Main Event at night. Clay finished 6th out of 14 in his first event!

MAGNESIUM RIMS HUB WITH SIX FASTENINGS  MOTORSPORT HI-TECH STEERING COLUMN    MOTORSPORT HI-TECH STEERING COLUMN

NEWS - FREELINE ACCESSORIES FREELINE PRESENTS THREE NEW FEATURES IN ITS LINE OF ACCESSORIES FOR THE KART RACING MARKET: new magnesium rims, a rear hub with six fastenings and the absolutely new Motorsport Hi-Tech adjustable aluminium steering column. MAGNESIUM RIMS The new magnesium rims are the result of a project aimed at optimizing the performance of the tires. Tests carried out by the Birel racing department have, in fact, shown lower and more uniform tread wear in comparison with the previous model. To the eye, the differences are mainly in form (the new model contains less space between the rim and the tire) and in the anchor points at the rear hub which, from the standard three, can be increased to six. Increasing the anchor points can lead to stiffness of the rim-hub ensemble which will guarantee a better “grip” at the rear. HUB WITH SIX FASTENINGS The new rear-ends are designed primarily to be combined with the new magnesium rims which allow up to six anchor points to the hub. For this reason the standard model has three anchor points which can be increased when necessary to improve the stiffness of the rear-end. Another novelty is the system of securing it to the axle with an aluminium strip which sets on the entire circumference of the hub, allowing it to "work" in a more efficient and stable manner. MOTORSPORT HI-TECH STEERING COLUMN This represents a true novelty in the kart world: the possibility to react easily and immediately with dozens of possible steering wheel angles. Due to two eccentric screws mounted at the height where the “tie rods” are anchored, it is, in fact, possible to make adjustments on both the "X" and "Y" axes. Each of the two tie rods can be adjusted in 8 different calibrations for dozens of possible combinations. At some tracks asymmetric adjustments can also be made between the right and left tires, always reacting quickly according to the position of the screws. The new steering column is made of anodized aluminium and is lighter than the standard steering column, besides being created in a much sought after and captivating design in the classic Motorsport colours.

 

CARTBC - March 31 & April 1st. Race #1 one of the Westwood Karting Association season. 

R3 Karting had a great weekend.  Mitch Frost placed First in Junior 1A. New Driver Jadi Saunders qualified on Pole in Junior 1B.

Jadi Saunder

Brody Goble qualified on Pole in his first race event on board his new 2007 Birel M32 with Taylor Archer 3rd, Clay Beier 5th, Mel Snow 7th, Stuart Shaw in 9th and Mike Peltier rounding out the field you would have thought they had it planned to take the inside row for Spec 125 light. 

In the first heat Brody, Taylor and Clay were all invloved in a racing incident that sent them to the pits for repair work. This trio showed their strength in the final by methodically working their way from the rear of the pack back into the top 5 with Brody Goble placing a very respectable 2nd.

In WKA both John Van Essen and Ferenc Busa are quickly making great gains in their driving abilities and most importantly the entire R3 Team is having a fantastic time sharing information, tips and tricks and helping each other out when need. 

Photos Courtesy of Jai Saunders

Go Team R3!

Brody Goble moves to R3 Karting / Birel for 2007

Brody Goble The flurry of driver announcements continues this week as R3 Karting announced the signing of Brody Goble for the upcoming season. The 16-year-old from White Rock, British Columbia, will contest ICA in the Snap-On Stars of Karting Western Championship and make a return to the coveted Superkarts! USA SuperNationals in the fall to race TaG Senior. In just two seasons of karting, Goble has shown that he is a natural racing talent in producing strong results on the US National stage. A relative late comer to the karting scene, the Semiahmoo Secondary School student has become a frontrunner in the West Coast Leopard Challenge and in the sport's upper echelons such as Stars and at SKUSA SuperNats. Just a few short months ago in Vegas, Goble qualified and impressive 9th of 81 in TaG senior and after being taken out of his first heat, rebounded with a 7th and 5th in the following pair. It led to a starting position of 23rd in the main event, which Goble improved to 9th over the race distance. He also faired well at the Stars of Karting ICA National Final at Woodbine Race Track in Toronto, qualifying 8th. Crashed out of a pair of heats, Goble finished seventh in between and had turned 26th into tenth in the main event before a loose steering hub relegated him to 15th in the closing stages. In the Western Canadian Leopard Challenge in 2007, Goble won seven of nine starts and placed second in the other two! He’s a rising talent to be sure, and one that R3's Tracy Beier took note of. “I watched Brody last year and he has what it takes: talent, ambition and drive,” the R3 Team Manager said. “We are excited to have Brody on the team and look forward to helping propel him toward the front in 2007.” For his part, Goble said he is looking forward to continuing his development this season with the Abbotsford, British Columbia, based team. “I am extremely excited to work with Tracy Beier and the R3 Karting team,” he said Monday. “Tracy's vast knowledge of karting coupled with a Birel chassis will make the 2007 campaign a great one!” R3 Karting has proven success with its engine devolvement and driver training programs and a limited number of seats remain available for the Stars of Karting Western Championship. R3 Karting also specializes in TM ICA, Leopard and ROTAX, which was recently added to the Stars Spec Racer category.

For immediate release;

R3 Karting is please to announce the addition of Mel Snow and Allyssa Snow.

Mel has a long list of accomplishments that include a second place finish at the 2005 SKUSA Super Nats in the Tag Masters class and a spectacular charge from the rear of the pack to a top ten finish at the 2006 Super Nats. Mel is a consistent front runner and we look forward to seeing him at the front in 2007.

 

 

 

Allyssa Snow will bring her girl power to the team. Allyssa has progressed steadily in her karting career and was recognized as the most improved junior in 2005.

“We are very happy to announce that Mel Snow and his family have joined our ranks. Mel is an excellent driver, tuner and just an all round great guy. Our Team has grown so quickly in the last couple of years that we really needed someone with Mel’s knowledge and experience. R3 prides itself on service and teamwork and Mel’s attitude is a perfect fit. Mel and Allyssa will be a great asset, both to Team R3 and R3 Karting” stated owner Tracy Beier.

In 2006 both Mel and Allyssa received Sportsman Ship of the year recognition in the Senior and Junior categories. This is a great honor and speaks highly of this father and daughter duo as these award recipients are selected by fellow racers and competitors.

Mel would like to thank all of his past team members for all of their help and support as he looks forward to the opportunities available by joining forces with the fast growing Team of R3 Karting.

For further information and opportunities contact info@r3karting.com or visit our website at www.r3karting.com.

For Immediate Release:

Canadian Karter Taylor Archer Earns Pacific F2000 Test with BWM Engineering

Buttonwillow, Calif. (October 21, 2006) – Taylor Archer a first year kart racer from Vancouver Canada has been rewarded for his rapid accent in karting with a full day test in a Pacific F2000 at Buttonwillow Raceway.  The test was offered to him by BWM Engineering, Hankook Tires, and Buttonwillow Raceway.

 “I would like to thank the team at BWM Engineering, Hankook Tires, and Buttonwillow Raceway for this incredible opportunity to demonstrate my ability to learn and develop at the F2000 formula”, Archer said.  “I would also like to thank the R3 Karting team for their support in my race development this season”, he noted.

“We, at BWM, have been familiar with Archer’s competitive capabilities in other forms of sport, it is not a surprise to us to see the success that Taylor has had in his first year of racing.  Taylor is indicative of the type of individual that we feel is deserving of the opportunity to demonstrate his ability to develop as a competent race car driver”, says Wilson .  “BWM continues our success in bringing talented young drivers into the Pacific F2000 series.   Taylor ’s mature approach to racing is a positive foundation for his development in the ladder system of racing ahead of him. Our team has a good history in the Pacific F2000 series and there’s a great group of talented youngsters taking part," continued Wilson . "It is one more investment in our team, the series and a talented driver to give Taylor an opportunity to demonstrate his abilities at this level."

Taylor’s plans for 2007 are not confirmed yet, however he will compete in the Rotax Challenge and Spec 125 Series in the Pacific Northwest , as well Archer will work to continue to expand his abilities in other forms of motor sport.

For Pacific F2000 Championship founder Les Phillips, the F2000 test for Archer provides a further validation of the series’ worth.  "With the help of BWM and our generous Series sponsors we are happy to offer this opportunity.  We’ve just finished our third season and it’s good to know that our influence in the driver ladder system continues to grow. Our successful drivers from past years continue to progress to higher levels and standards.”

The Pacific 2000 Championship offers a chassis-engine-tire package that has proven to be, by far, the best value-for-money platform.  The combination of fast tracks like California Speedway and more technical challenges like Infineon and Buttonwillow Raceway have provided a great variety of developmental opportunities and tuning challenges for the young drivers in 2006.

"The 2007 season is already taking shape and the entry count will be even higher than the 20-plus cars per event over the past two years," added Phillips. "Drivers from karting and the SCCA are all recognizing the benefits that the Pacific F2000 Championship provides toward career advancement."

Supporters of the Pacific F2000 Championship include Hankook Tire, Sunoco Oil, Porterfield Brakes, Buttonwillow Raceway, Quicksilver RaceEngines, Taylor Engineering, Nordskog Instruments, Williams Racing Developments, Driving Impressions and Wine Country Motorsports.

Formula Ford 2000 represents one of the first rungs on the professional open-wheel auto racing ladder in North America and has provided the launching pad for the careers of many top racers, including Champ Car World Series champions Jimmy Vasser and Paul Tracy, as well as the three most recent Indianapolis 500 winners, Buddy Rice, Dan Wheldon and Sam Hornish Jr.

For more details go to www.pacificf2000.com or contact Les Phillips at 661-764-5333, or by email, lesrace@aol.com.

Birel takes 2 wins and 5 more podiums during Stars of Karting Western Series in Tucson