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November 11
Doors open for the banquet about 4:30 this Saturday. Event starts at 5:30 with dinner around 6:30. Lots of prizes, surprises and fun. See you then !
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October 5
Start planning for the championship banquet now.
Saturday, November 14th at the Holiday Inn, (Harmony Hall)
Address is 1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa, Ontario
905-576-5101
Contact them now if you want a room. As is the case each year any raffle or table prizes are welcome. Contact Steve.
Contact Penni for extra tickets, this must be done by October 18th. Drivers tickets are included in your club registration.
Steve will have tickets at the Bridgestone day. Bring your cheques.
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October 5
Final points are posted, please check for any errors.
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September 24
The successful Bridgestone applicants are:
Randy Packham Kyle Hope
John Beck Patrick Pleasance
Alan Hann Sean Wakfer
Bruce Panes Paul Evans
Kyle Painter Andy Fiorini
Quinn Dewsbury Jeff Church
Dennis Woods AJ Emms
Jeff Jacobs Nicolas Lauzon
Those that can count will see that 16 people have been accepted. The Bridgestone Racing Academy expanded the number of KDKC members who can attend.
All applicants must complete a registration package, this will be available at the next race (Oct 4).
Lapping day is Tuesday October 13th and begins at 7:00am. Please make any arrangments needed (phone in sick) for that day. If you are unable to attend let us know so the spot can be offered to another member.
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September 23
The Kawartha Durham Kart Club will have a presence at the season finale of the Nascar Canadian Tire Series at Kawartha Speedway. The Z-Line Design 250 presented by the Dodge dealers of Ontario and Coca-Cola on Saturday, September 26 will feature the best stock car drivers in Canada including Kawartha favorite Derek Lynch of Norwood.
Derek’s career began in 1981 in Go-Karts. After winning several Karting championships in Ontario and Quebec, Derek made the move to full bodied Stock Cars at the age of 14. At the age of 15 Derek captured the Late Model Sportsman Championship at Peterborough Speedway. The next several years saw Derek competing with great success in the American Canadian Tour, a New England based traveling Late Model series. Success with ACT led Derek to the NASCAR BUSCH Grand National North Series. Derek spent a year and a half in the NASCAR BGNN series and scored several top 10 finishes along with a runner-up finish in the Rookie of the Year standings.
Be sure to visit the members at the KDKC booth when you’re at the race. Check out what the club has to offer and ask as many questions as you like. You never know, you might be ready to climb into a kart seat yourself.
The Kawartha Durham Kart Club calls Kawartha Downs and Speedway their home. Located in Fraserville, Ontario (south west of Peterborough), this independent club - created, organized and run by volunteers, has always been focused on providing a fun, safe and family oriented yet highly competitive environment for go-kart hobbyists and budding race stars alike. Membership for 2010 is already growing and the club is ready for another exciting year on the high banks of Kawartha Speedway.
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September 16
For more 'racing' action the last two races of the season will be run with two heat races and a final. Check to the right for track layouts.
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September 14
The call is out for photos for the year end compilation. Please copy your shots to a disk and bring to the next race and give to Steve.
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September 14
Points updated to Race 10. Check for errors.
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September 10
The casino restaurant will no longer be doing any take-out lunches. The restaurant at the Peterborough airport does take-out and has a very good menu.
Alternately, the Esso station also has a Country Time and makes sandwiches, etc.
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September 8
Shutterbug genius Jim got lots of shots at this past weekends BSRKC at Kawartha. Here is a link to his galley.
Congratulations to KDKC members A.J. Emms (third in Senior Heavy) Michael Adams (second in Junior Rotax, third in Junior Heavy) and Andre 'Firecracker' Fiorini (first place Novice).
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September 5
A MyChron beacon was left at the track last race (August 30). If you picked this up during track tear-down please contact Steve, or bring to the track this weekend, so it can be returned to the owner. Thank you.
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August 21
It was great at the track today, Teresa Kazuba from CHEX TV in Peterborough came out and did a nice piece on the club and Kawartha Speedway. Here is a quick link to the video. Some more pictures from the day have been posted in our gallery.
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August 17
A new section has been added to the website. Members Racing contains short articles on club member's other racing activities, either past or future plans. Submit your stories to Steve.
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July 20
As announced at Suday's race nomination forms for next years board of directors are posted here. If you have questions contact any of the current board. Please participate in this process.
Also the applications for the Bridgestone Racing Academy Lapping Day are posted here.
Both of these have deadlines for submission. Please read all information carefully and be sure to get your's in on time.
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July 2
Classifed Alert!!!
A couple of members have identified suspicious email responses to their classified ads. Be wary of anyone requesting your personal information or making unusual offers/conditions on your items for sale.
Anyone unwilling to provide their contact info to you (phone number) so that you can talk personally or having their 'shipping agent' arranging pick-up should be treated with caution. Everyone can make their own choices,
but fake money orders or bad checks can leave you empty handed with no way of tracking your stuff down. The karting community is a small place, most sales happen to others in southern Ontario. Ask your potential buyer where they race
then check if they show up in that club's season points. Better to be a bit paranoid then ripped off.
If you have comments or experiences to share that may help others members stay safe on-line please send them to the webmaster.
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August 25
Due to the increased interest in this weekends event sponsored by Mike Adams of MG Tires, KDKC will be adding the always exciting Formula Shifter, Senior TAG and Junior TAG classes.
Schedules have been revised
If you wish to attend but are in a different class (ex: Mini-max), come on out and we'll make sure you get on the track to give you a jump on the competition for the BSRKC event.
Practice on Saturday 10-2, $40
Race on Sunday starting at 10:00, $65
Register for both days on Saturday for only $80.
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August 24
TestnTune day this Saturday. We will also be tweaking barriers and configuration on the new track sections. As is usual for Saturdays track time will end at 2 pm and all vehicles/trailers must be out by 2:30.
Word is several shifter karts will be out for Sunday's Race 9 presented by MG Tires.
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August 13
Most of you have heard that construction of some new track sections is finally underway. This will provide more configurations for kart racing. A few photos have been added to the photo gallery.
Shortcut here.
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June 23
ASN has posted an update. Check for it here.
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April 2
Still lots of places that the club can use help on racedays. Think about putting in some time to help things run smooth.
Like messing with motors? Maybe you can assist in post-tech. Engine painting, scales, scoring, morning registration (not as early as past years), pre-tech, all positions can use extra help.
This does not have to be every race, schedule a couple of dates ahead of time.
We can also use corner marshals, this is a paid position.
Contact Paul or Steve to put your name in.
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February 5
The club is always interested in finding people or companies that we can partner with (read sponsors). We will be working this year to further improve the exposure that we offer to our sponsor both through the website and trackside.
If you, your company or someone you know may be interested please see our sponsors page for more information of contact Paul Evans.
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August 3
Everyone please note that the Hershey Center event will be run at TKC class weights,
Novice - 240 lbs.
Junior Light - 270 lbs.
Junior Heavy - 300 lbs.
Masters - 360 lbs.
KDKC Sr. Light (315 lbs.) and Sr. Heavy (355 lbs.) will be run along with TKC Senior Honda at 335 lbs.
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July 28
Any KDKC members attending nationals can use a KDKC transponder and save a few bucks. Penni will have these at Goodwood, see her for one before you register.
28. Transponders
Each kart must be equipped with a transponder mounting bracket. Brackets can be purchased at
registration for a non-refundable fee of $15.00.
Transponders are available for a rental fee of $25.00. Drivers who wish to rent a transponder must
indicate this on their entry from. Loss or damage to a transponder provided by the event organizers will
incur a cost of $300.00 to the driver.
Drivers who have their own AMB–compatible transponders must register them on the entry form or at the
time of event registration.
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July 28
Some new classifieds posted. Many older ones have been removed, if you still have items for sale re-submit your ads.
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July 24
For those who might have been going, Kawartha Speedway has cancelled tonight's (July 24) stock car races due to weather.
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July 10
KDKC would like to welcome the Toronto Kart Club on Sunday, 19 July. There will be prizes throughout the day. Many of our prizes are awarded for answering a "skill testing question". Anyone wishing to donate a prize is welcome to ask the next question. See if you can stump the other members.
The Kawartha Lunch bus might be open. This is yet to be confirmed by Kawartha. If not, we will be taking orders for everyone. Please place your order with Penni before 11:00. We will phone it in and pick it up for you. See the menu on the track side notice board.
There will be a cooler with cold drinks available at pre-grid all day. $1.00 for pop, water, juice. $1.50 for Powerade. ALL proceeds go back to the club. Just put your money in the can and help yourself (to the drinks, not the dough).
Schedule for the day.
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July 6
ASN has been posting info for the Canadian Nationals. keep checking the updates if you are participating ASN news here
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June 26
Points and results for race five have been updated. Photo gallery for Race 5 added (photos by Peter Barker). If you have pictures send them to me.
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June 18
On Track Promotions (Race 5 sponsor) will be at Sunday's event taking photos. These shots will be available for purchase at the July 5th race. Polish up your kart, replace those old decals and shine your helmet.
Don't forget to smile, racing is fun!
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June 16
Points updated for race 5.
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June 4
Anyone have photos from race 3 for posting??
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June 4
Test N Tune Saturday the 13th and Race 4 Sunday the 14th. Simcoe Kart Club is joining us for race 4 so there sould be good fields and more 2 cycle racers.
Saturday the track will open at 7 am for set-up, registration will start at 7:45am. Practice and race day is $80.00, race day only is $65 for all entrants.
Test N Tune starts on-track at 10am for 4 cycle, 11 am for 2 cycle. All on-track activity will be done by 2pm, the paddock area must be cleared of all equipment, trailers and vehicles by 2:30 pm at the latest
, no exceptions, we must be gone!
Race 4 is presented by Body Boomers Fitness Club and there will be some extra draws, raffles and prizes. See the schedule page for race day schedule, 2 cycle pay close attention. Print one off for your trailer.
Also print off and complete a Pre-Tech Form. All novice and junior drivers must bring their kart and equipment for pre-tech inspection. Senior drivers must
turn in their form and have their sticker signed (self declaration) at Pre-Tech.
Lunch truck will be on-site Sunday.
All competitors must have carpet, cardboard, plastic or some form of protection for their pit area to absorb oil, gas or lubricants from the asphalt. All servicing of the kart should be done over this protection.
This is a requirement, not a request.
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June 3
Points and results updated to Race 3.
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May 13
A photo gallery has been started. See some shots of race 1, follow the PITURES link from the menu bar.
You can send photos to the webmaster to be included.
Updated - photos from Racing Against Drugs and Race 2 have been added.
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April 27 
We are pleased to welcome another new sponsor to the club. Body Boomers Fitness Club wil be our sponsor for Race 4, June 14th. For more info see our sponsors page or link from the logo.
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May 25
Sunday's race will be run by the Simcoe Kart Club with us as visitors. All our class weights match with what Simcoe runs. Have a SKC pre-tech form ready for Sunday.
You will register and make payment to the Simcoe Kart Club, race fees are $75.
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May 23
Anyone else been ichie to get back to the track?
Double race weekend coming up. Saturday we race with Toronto Kart Club at 3S-GoKarts in Sutton. TKC has published the following race day information.
Race day fee will be our usual $65. Senior Honda will run 3 classes, Senior Honda (TKC 335 lbs.), Senior Light (KDKC 315 lbs.), Senior Heavy (KDKC 355 lbs.). Be sure your weight is correct for the class you are running for championship points.
Please print off pre-tech sheets and bring to the track with you.
Track configuration will be Villeneuve (clockwise).
Please note the spec fuel station, this will be the same for Sunday's race with Simcoe Kart Club.
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May 16
First round points are posted. If you spot an error or have a questions please contact points@kawarthadurhamkartclub.com.
(link to Jr. Honda points fixed)
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May 12
The stock cars return to Kawartha Speedway Friday May 29th.
Come out to watch the action.
For prices, times and more information go to www.kawarthadowns.com
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May 5
Several new ASN Technical regulations have been posted, Check them here
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April 25
Practice Saturday, gates open 8am with on-track sessions starting at 10. Practice will end at 2pm and everyone must be cleared from the pit area by 3 o'clock. The horse racing comes in at that time and we must be gone.
Over night space is available across the access road, opposite the tunnel entrance. Practice fees will be $40.
Race 1 Sunday is presented by Mill Valley Trophy.
Sundays race will also start on track at 10am. Registration will be open at 8am. Be sure to bring any forms you are missing and a completed pre-tech sheet. Race fees are $65.
Special this week, register for race day at the same time as practice and pay only $80 for both !!!
Race order will be posted and announced at driver's meeting.
We do not have a curfew on Sunday but a club official must be the last to leave and lock up behind us. With everyone's help all the equipment can get stored away, the track and pit area cleaned up and everyone home for dinner.
Remember that all oil, gas, used tires and large body work must go home with you and can not be left in the garbage.
You must enter and exit through the tunnel unless your rig is too large. Do not cross the horse track unless necessary.
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April 24
If you need proof of club membership to attend another club or series event please contact Paul Evans ASAP so that we can provide it. Most events require your club lisence at registration, as our lisences are not ready yet a letter from the club indicating your memebership is in good standing
will be sent to you.
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April 20
Two more practice days have been added to the schedule.
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April 20
A new pre-tech from is available on the regulations page.
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April 14
UPDATED, fixed link from Regulations page.
New 2009 Supplementary Regulations are posted. Check them carefully, your responsibility to be informed.
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Novice
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April 25
Practice Saturday, gates open 8am with on-track sessions starting at 10. Practice will end at 2pm and everyone must be cleared from the pit area by 3 o'clock. The horse racing comes in at that time and we must be gone.
Over night space is available across the access road, opposite the tunnel entrance. Practice fees will be $40.
Race 1 Sunday is presented by Mill Valley Trophy.
Sundays race will also start on track at 10am. Registration will be open at 8am. Be sure to bring any forms you are missing and a completed pre-tech sheet. Race fees are $65.
Special this week, register for race day at the same time as practice and pay only $80 for both !!!
Race order will be posted and announced at driver's meeting.
We do not have a curfew on Sunday but a club official must be the last to leave and lock up behind us. With everyone's help all the equipment can get stored away, the track and pit area cleaned up and everyone home for dinner.
Remember that all oil, gas, used tires and large body work must go home with you and can not be left in the garbage.
You must enter and exit through the tunnel unless your rig is too large. Do not cross the horse track unless necessary.
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April 24
If you need proof of club membership to attend another club or series event please contact Paul Evans ASAP so that we can provide it. Most events require your club lisence at registration, as our lisences are not ready yet a letter from the club indicating your memebership is in good standing
will be sent to you.
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April 20
Two more practice days have been added to the schedule.
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April 20
A new pre-tech from is available on the regulations page.
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April 14
UPDATED, fixed link from Regulations page.
New 2009 Supplementary Regulations are posted. Check them carefully, your responsibility to be informed.
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April 2
Still lots of places that the club can use help on racedays. Think about putting in some time to help things run smooth.
Like messing with motors? Maybe you can assist in post-tech. Engine painting, scales, scoring, morning registration (not as early as past years), pre-tech, all positions can use extra help.
This does not have to be every race, schedule a couple of dates ahead of time.
We can also use corner marshals, this is a paid position.
Contact Paul or Steve to put your name in.
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February 5
The club is always interested in finding people or companies that we can partner with (read sponsors). We will be working this year to further improve the exposure that we offer to our sponsor both through the website and trackside.
If you, your company or someone you know may be interested please see our sponsors page for more information of contact Paul Evans.
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February 4 
The club has selected MG as the spec tire for the 2009 season. This will be for both wet and dry tires. Rotax drivers will also have the option of running on Mojos. The dry tire is the MG FZ (yellow) and the wets are MG WZ (white) in the appropriate size for the class.
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April 14
This coming Sunday, April 19th will be the Kawartha Durham Kart Club training day for novices and rookies and general practice for members.
Classroom portion for new members will begin at 8:30 SHARP. Please arrive at 8:00 and speak with any of the board members about where to go.
We will be accepting membership applications all day as well. All required documents must be submitted before going on-track.
On-track sessions will begin at 10:00 for 4-stroke, 11:00 for 2-stroke and will rotate throughout the day. Order of classes will be posted at the track.
Cost is $50.00 for the day. There will be EMS personnel on site. Safety is our first priority.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Thanks and see you at Kawartha.
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March 7
ASN Sporting and Technical Regulations are posted. See Club Info/Regulations. Members should check the ASN site during the season for updates.
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March 2
Race schedule updated. Printable version soon!
Regulations posted, waiting for ASN 2009.
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February 22
There is still some space for the swap meet next Sunday March 1. Space and admission is free. Check the Spring Meeting document for times.
Please bring your stuff in through the north entrance, see Directions. Then move your truck/trailer out to the parking area.
Memberships are being accepted, please bring your forms, filled out, and don't forget your medicals if required. Please pay your memberships before going to the casino!
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February 11
Maurice at MSM is holding a kart set-up seminar Feb.22. More info at MSM or here.
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February 10
Spring Meeting/Open House/Swap Meet is March 1st at Kawartha Downs and Speedway. See more information to the right. You must contact Steve if you want swap meet space.
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January 26
KDKC will host a 'Pit Stop' at this years Racing Against Drugs Durham event. This is our sixth year helping with this very worthwhile program for Grade 5 students. RADD runs May 4 - 8th this year and it would be great if we could have a junior driver and parent as part of
our presentation team each day. Please consider volunteering for this. We need our list of participants finalized very soon so that volunteer forms and police checks can be completed.
Please contact Steve for more information or to include your name.
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January 21
The club had a booth at last weekends Canadian Motorsports Expo. Members chatted with other racers and visitors to the show. A few pictures are posted here.
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January 19
KDKC will be at the Waterloo Regional Kart Club's annual Trade Show and Flea Market, Saturday February 21, 2009. For more information see the WRKC website. This is a large show and a good place to sell and buy bits and pieces.
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December 15
Tentative 2009 race schedule is posted. UPDATED January 19
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November 27
 Are you a budding artist? A doodler, scribbler, graphics guru or finger painter ?
The new Kawartha Durham Kart Club is looking for a new club logo. Put your thinking cap on and get your crayons out.
If your submission is selected you will receive a free KDKC race entry. If you are not a KDKC member a snazzy T-shirt with the new logo will be coming your way.
Entries should be received by December 15th 2008. Original works only, no copyrighted or trademark material.
All submissions become the property of the Kawartha Durham Kart Club.
Send entries to:
Good Luck!
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November 9
Welcome, this is home for the new Kawartha Durham Kart Club. Check back regularly for news and updates as the 2009 Championship Series gets sorted out.
One great bit of news is that the club will run their race events at the Kawartha Downs and Speedway facility. Additional pavement will be added during the 2009 season to create challenging karting configurations.
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November 2
The site is still under construction with content being updated frequently. If you cannot find the information you want try our old website www.mosportkartclub.com or contact Steve Painter by email. admin@kawarthadurhamkartclub.com.
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November 14
The club will be participating in the Kinsman Santa Claus Parade in Peterborough Saturday December 6th. In the afternooon we will be decorating our float at Trent Valley Honda, then on to the parade starting at 5:15 pm.
Any members wanting to have some fun (a few junior drivers and parents would be great, but even the Masters know the value of helping Santa) should contact Steve for more information.
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