August 2023

We had a spectacular weekend of racing at the Shasta Kart Klub facility south of the Redding Dragstrip.  We hosted 63 racers and turned 551 laps around the course over the two days, with Saturday practice going clockwise, and Sunday points race counterclockwise.  We learned a lot about how to put on an event at this venue and received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our members and guests, as well as from the kart club leadership about how the event was conducted.  Our thanks to everyone who came out to support us, especially the new people we met (we hope you’ll be back!} and the old friends we hadn’t seen in a while.  

Saturday was a practice day that saw Rick Dunbar on top of the speed charts in the Factory Five 818 roadster with David Winterburn  in the DRS Sports Racer close behind.  Sunday, Boris Podtetenieff in his Tesla Model S Plaidtook the Top Time by a scant 0.012 over David.  Robert Foster scored PAX for Saturday practice and for the main event Sunday in his wicked fast Corvette Grand Sport.  Mason Mercier was our fastest Novice for Saturday in a Miata, and Mason Boozer was our fastest Novice Sunday in a Toyota MR2.  

Full Results:  https://trinitytouringclub.com/race-results/

Our next event kicks off our fall fundraiser and will be at the Shasta Speedway September 23rd and 24th and registration will be open soon.  Raffle tickets will be available online as part of race registration and will be available at the September and October events.  We are currently seeking raffle donations for automotive themed items and local services – if you can help please read more here https://trinitytouringclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/TTC-2023-Fundraiser-08292023.pdf and let us know what you can donate.

We are looking forward to hosting our next event at the Shasta Kart Klub track near the Redding Drag Strip!  There are still spots available for both days, so sign up soon if you haven’t already!   http://msreg.com/ttc2023r10

We have the facility starting Saturday morning until Sunday afternoon.  Overnight camping is allowed on Saturday (no power or water).  Food and fuel are nearby at Rancho Rd. and Airport Rd.  There is seating, picnic tables, and lots of shade.  The access road and parking areas are gravel – go slowly.  The staging lanes are paved – please do not park on the staging lanes.  All of the rules we have at the Shasta Speedway apply here as well, no drugs or alcohol, children and pets must be supervised, no aggressive driving on the access roads, etc.  

Saturday 08.26.2023

– 7:00am Gates Open

– 9:00am Driver’s Meeting Groups 1 & 2

– 11:00am Break

– 12:00pm Driver’s Meeting Group 3

– 1:30pm Fun Runs

Sunday 08.27.2023

– 7:00am Gates Open

– 9:00am Driver’s Meeting Groups 1 & 2

– 11:30am Break

– 12:30pm Driver’s Meeting Group 3

– 2:00pm Track Cleanup

Shasta Kart Klub

6030 Old Oregon Trail Redding, CA 96002

Directions From I-5:
– Take exit 673 for Knighton Rd and head toward the Redding Airport (East)
– Turn Left Onto Airport road
– Turn Right onto Rancho Road
– Turn Right at the 1st cross street onto Old Oregon Trail heading South
– Turn Left onto Desperado Trail
– Turn Right onto Old Oregon Trail heading South
– After entering the main Redding Motorsports Park gate, keep left
– Enter the left gate and travel South along the gravel road
– Continue on gravel road to the Shasta Kart Klub 

The Trinity Touring Club is partnering with the Shasta Kart Klub to host autocross racing at the 1.3 mile Redding Kart Track Saturday and Sunday August 26th & 27th.  Saturday is a play day for test and tune so we can learn what works well at the facility and get some seat time without the pressure of a points race.  Bring a picnic lunch and hang out with us for a day where every run is a fun run!  Sunday is points race #10 for the Shasta AutoX Challenge Series for club members and guests are also welcome to participate.  

Early start both days to beat the August heat!  We’ll have the full daily schedule and details for accessing the facility after our monthly club meeting next week.  Helmet rentals only $5 / day, club t-shirts on sale for $10. Come out and try a new venue with us!

Sign-up online at http://msreg.com/ttc2023r10 to reserve your spot!  We look forward to seeing you at the track!