April 2010 - International Kart Federation

IKF Region 7Championships SeriesBuffalo Bills ReportArticle and Photos by Sean BuurGo Racing MagazinePresented ByRound 3 of the iKf region 7 championship series presentedby bridgestone took place at primm, nevadain the back parking lot of buffalo bills resort andcasino. Kerman Kart club hosted the event drawingdrivers from as far away as new Jersey. for as long as goracing Magazine has been in karting buffalo bills has been agrade a event. There is nothing quite like the feeling of gettingout of bed, walking down to the casino, and heading straightout to the race track in the span of 5 minutes. The conveniencehas played a big part in the draw over the years, but so toohas their parking lot, which allows for a multitude of trackdesigns. iKf region 7 has played host more times than mosthere, but events past have seen pro money races from cKc,and even a round of the wKa constructors championships.There is something about this place, and seeing a 20% rise inentries is proof of its popularity.drivers were forced to endure ever changing conditions allweekend long. saturday morning was crisp and sunny, but astorm was brewing in the area and officials were weary of itand kept a close eye on the clouds and made sure the programdidn’t lose any unnecessary time. The rain began to fall afterthe pits were cleared but things didn’t look good for sundayaction. The track was wet as the morning practice kicked offbut qualifying took place in the dry. Two of the heat raceswere ran on dry tires, but then a steady drizzle forced mostdriver to wets for the rest for the day. halfway through thefinals the taped down scoring loop came up because of themoisture. out of tape, out of patience and out of dry pavement,the concluding classes were scored old school.Jake craig, parker Thompson, and carl Modoff werethree drivers who pretty much made things difficult forothers. They were the kings of the castle, master of their10 KARTER NEWS - ApRil 2010