Date:
24th July 2010

Venue:
Kirkistown

Event:
N.I. Superkart Championships R6

Timetable:
Signing on: 8.00am
Scrutineering: 8.00am
Drivers Breifing: 9.00am
Qualifying: 9.30am
Lunch: 1.00pm (approx.)
Racing: 1.30pm (approx.)

Info:
The Superkarts return to Kirkistown's for the fianl time in 2010, which should provide some high speed action & if the weather conditions hold up then lap records could be broken.

All times are approximate & are subject to change.

Date:
14th March 2009

Venue:
Nutts Corner

Event:
NI Karting Championships R1 - NI SuperKart Championships R1 - Ulster Cup R1

Timetable:
Signing on: 8.00am
Scrutineering: 8.00am
Drivers Breifing: 9.30am
Practice: 10.00am
Heats: 10.45am
Lunch: 1.00pm (approx.)
Heats: 1.30pm (approx.)
Finals: 3.00pm

Info:
As this is the opening event of the 2009 summer season, competitors are requested to arrive early, to allow for sufficient time to complete sigining on & scutineering, which traditional takes more time to complete at the opening race of the season.

All times are approximate & are subject to change

Date:
12th & 13th April 2009

Venue:
Nutts Corner

Event:
Ulster Championships

Timetable:
Signing on: 8.00am
Scrutineering: 8.00am
Drivers Breifing: 9.30am
Practice: 10.00am
Heats: 10.45am
Lunch: 1.00pm (approx.)
Heats: 1.30pm (approx.)

Info:
The first of the 'plate' meeting for 2009, sees a change from the traditional Easter Monday & Tuesday, to Easter Saturday & Sunday, which should see an increase in the number of visitors from Eire. It is also hoped that there will be some visitors from the mainland, as they prepare for the MSA Super 1 meeting in August. All this should make for Easter eggtravaganza.

All times are approximate & are subject to change

Date:
2nd & 3rd May 2009

Venue:
Nutts Corner

Event:
Irish Kart Gran' Prix

Timetable (Saturday):
Signing on: 8.00am
Scrutineering: 8.00am
Drivers Breifing: 9.30am
Practice: 10.00am
Qualifying: 11.00am
Lunch: 1.00pm (approx.)
Heats: 1.30pm (approx.)

Timetable (Sunday):
Drivers Breifing: 9.30am
Warm Up: 10.00am
Pre Final: 11.00am
Lunch: 1.00pm (approx.)
Finals: 1.30pm (approx.)

Info:
The second of the 'plate' meeting for 2009, sees a change from the regular date of thge August Bank Holiday weekend, to the May Bank Holiday weekend. It is ahoped that there will be some visitors from the mainland, as they prepare for the MSA Super 1 meeting in August.

All times are approximate & are subject to change

Date:
9th May 2009

Venue:
East strand Carp Park, Portrush

Event:
N.I. Championships R2

Timetable:
Signing on: 8.00am
Scrutineering: 8.00am
Drivers Breifing: 9.30am
Practice: 10.00am
Racing: 11.00am
Lunch: 1.00pm (approx.)
Racing: 1.30pm (approx.)

Info:
After a successful return to the seafront venue in 2008, the Northern Ireland championship again visits the oldest venue in Ulster karting. Again the meeting starts the 2009 Nort West 200 Race Week Festival.

Competitiors are advised to arrive early, as parking is limited. Any assistance from drivers to lay out & dismantle the circuit are greatly appreciated.

All times are approximate & are subject to change.

Date:
23rd May 2009

Venue:
Kirkistown

Event:
N.I. Championships R3

Timetable:
Signing on: 8.00am
Scrutineering: 8.00am
Drivers Briefing: 9.30am
Practice: 10.00am
Racing: 11.00am
Lunch: 1.00pm (approx.)
Racing: 1.30pm (approx.)

Info:
The first of two visit of the 2009 NI Championships to the challenging Kirkistown circuit, where each of the championship battles should start to take shape.

All times are approximate & are subject to change.

Date:
30th May 2009

Venue:
Nutts Corner

Event:
NI SuperKart Championships R3 - Ulster Cup R2

Timetable:
Signing on: 8.00am
Scrutineering: 8.00am
Drivers Breifing: 9.30am
Practice: 10.00am
Heats: 10.45am
Lunch: 1.00pm (approx.)
Heats: 1.30pm (approx.)
Finals: 3.00pm

Info:
After the early seaon 'plate' meetings the Ulster Cup springs back into action for Round 2 of the series. Also on the programme will be the return of both Superkart 125 & 250 for round 3 of their NI Championship.

All times are approximate & are subject to change

Date:
27th June 2009

Venue:
Kirkistown

Event:
N.I. Superkart Championships R5

Timetable:
Signing on: 8.00am
Scrutineering: 8.00am
Drivers Breifing: 9.00am
Qualifying: 9.30am
Lunch: 1.00pm (approx.)
Racing: 1.30pm (approx.)

Info:
The Superkarts return to Kirkistown's for their second appearance on the long circuit, which always provides some high speed & spectacular racing.
All times are approximate & are subject to change.

Date:
5th July 2009

Venue:
Nutts Corner

Event:
Ulster Cup R3

Timetable:
Signing on: 8.00am
Scrutineering: 8.00am
Drivers Breifing: 9.30am
Practice: 10.00am
Heats: 10.45am
Lunch: 1.00pm (approx.)
Heats: 1.30pm (approx.)
Finals: 3.00pm

Info:
The Ulster Cup Series reach it's half way point,with the event moving to a Sunday.

All times are approximate & are subject to change

Date:
24th October 2009

Venue:
Nutts Corner

Event:
Ulster Cup Finals

Timetable:
Signing on: 8.00am
Scrutineering: 8.00am
Drivers Breifing: 9.30am
Practice: 10.00am
Heats: 10.45am
Lunch: 1.00pm (approx.)
Heats: 1.30pm (approx.)
Finals: 3.00pm
Gary Ireland Memorial Race: 5.00pm

Info:
The 2009 'summer' season draws to a close, with the final round of the hotly contested Ulster Cup Series. Once the Ulster Cup races have been completed the curtain will come down with the traditional season closing Gary Ireland Memorial race for Formala Rotax Max.

All times are approximate & are subject to change

Date:
21st November 2009

Venue:
Stormont Hotel, Belfast

Event:
Annual Dinner Dance & Prize Presentation
N.I. Championship Awards
Ulster Cup Awards

Timetable:
Dinner 6.00 for 6.30pm Sharp

Dress:
Smart, Strictly NO denim or Sportswear

Admission:
Adults £35.00 - Under 12's £20.00

Info:
Tickets are available from:

Sam Finlay
7a Steedstown Road, Stoneyford, Lisburn, BT28 3XS.
Tel: 07850 175620
Email: gmag@hotmail.co.uk

Mark Montgomery
107 Rathkeel Road, Broughshane, BT42 4QE.
Tel: 07802 558748
Email: mark@ads-motorsport.com

Date:
13th March 2010

Venue:
Kirkistown

Event:
N.I. Championships R1

Timetable:
Signing on: 8.00am
Scrutineering: 8.00am
Drivers Breifing: 9.30am
Practice: 10.00am
Racing: 10.30am
Lunch: 1.00pm (approx.)
Racing: 1.30pm (approx.)
Finals: 2.30pm (approx.)

Info:
In a change to traditional season opener, the 500 MRCI at Kirkistown have the honour of holding the opening race of the 2010 Summer Series. With a revised championship format, changes to the class regualtions, the first race of the NI Championship should provide a taster for a will surely be a close & exciting season ahead.

All times are approximate & are subject to change.

Date:
25th April 2009

Venue:
Kirkistown

Event:
N.I. Superkart Championships R2

Timetable:
Signing on: 8.00am
Scrutineering: 8.00am
Drivers Breifing: 9.00am
Qualifying: 9.30am
Lunch: 1.00pm (approx.)
Racing: 1.30pm (approx.)

Info:
The first appearance of the Superkarts on Kirkistown's long circuit, which always provides some high speed & spectacular racing. The event also sees the first appearance of the season for the Formula S/K 125 competitors.

All times are approximate & are subject to change.

Date:
8th August 2010
Venue:
Nutts Corner

Event:
Ulster Cup R5

Timetable:
Signing on: 8.00am
Scrutineering: 8.00am
Drivers Breifing: 9.30am
Practice: 10.00am
Heats: 10.45am
Lunch: 1.00pm (approx.)
Heats: 1.30pm (approx.)
Finals: 3.00pm

Info:
The Ulster Cup Series moves into it's second half & with this event being the last club race before the Irish Kart Gran' prix, it is the last change to get some racing laps before the highlight of the season the following weekend.

All times are approximate & are subject to change

Date:
31st July 2010

Venue:
NW200 Paddock - Portstewart

Event:
N.I. Championships R6

Timetable:
Signing on: 8.00am
Scrutineering: 8.00am
Drivers Breifing: 9.30am
Practice: 10.00am
Racing: 11.00am
Lunch: 1.00pm (approx.)
Racing: 1.30pm (approx.)

Info:
The first event at the all new venue within the NW200 paddock adds a new dimension to karting the province & should provide some excellent, close racing through all the classes.

Competitiors are advised to arrive early, as parking is limited. Any assistance from drivers to lay out & dismantle the circuit are greatly appreciated.

All times are approximate & are subject to change.

Date:
14th & 15th August 2010

Venue:
Nutts Corner

Event:
Irish Kart Gran' Prix

Saturday Timetable:
Signing on: 8.00am
Scrutineering: 8.00am
Drivers Breifing: 9.30am
Practice: 10.00am
Heats: 11.00am
Lunch: 1.00pm
Heats: 1.30pm

Sunday Timetable:
Drivers Breifing: 9.30am
Warm Up: 10.00am
Pre Finals: 11.00am
Lunch: 1.00pm
Gran' Prix Finals: 2.00pm

Info:
The highlight of the karting year returns to it's traditional August date & should see some of the best racing of the year as the very best of the local drivers take on the the best from Eire & the UK mainland for the right to wear the coveted GP Plates for the next 12 months.

All times are approximate & are subject to change

Date: 8th May 2010

Venue: East Strand Car Park - Portrush

Event: NI Karting Championship Round 4

Photos: Tony Smyth Photgraphy