At the end, points are totaled and divided by the number of race entries from that club to get an average finishing position.
ISLAND RACER 2018 DRIVERS
Points will then be assigned for these declared drivers for finishing position in feature races in the classes they have entered. A track must have a minimum of 4 registered drivers to participate. When drivers register for the Grand Prix, they are be asked to designate their home track or club. The winner will receive a large banner to display at their home track or club. There are no additional entry fees and few rules, just the chance to win glory and bragging rights as the 2022 Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix Track Team of The Year. Who is best track team?: Earlier this year, the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix unveiled a new team racing event where drivers from the same track can collect teams points even if they are racing in different classes.
“These should be fast and interesting events for both racers and spectators as electric powered racing could be part of the future of the sport,” said Roger Ruthhart, grand prix president. On Friday crews will be busy setting up the track and moving race teams into the pits with practices starting Saturday morning at 8 a.m.Įlectric Racing: For the first time in Grand Prix history, Exhibition Races will be held both Saturday and Sunday featuring electric powered karts with 20kw motors created by Best Hybrid Batteries in Shorewood, Ill. Once downtown streets have been closed, trailers will be released to move into the downtown pit area. 2 are encouraged to park their race equipment in the hotel parking lot at Bally’s Quad-Cites Casino & Hotel, 777 Bally’s Blvd. Once again, this year, teams arriving before 5 p.m. The entire downtown will again be wired for sound and race fans can expect more information, more explanations, great interviews and lively banter from the team. The double-team effort was introduced last year and seen as one of the biggest improvements in the event. In an effort to bring more excitement and energy to the race, the Grand Prix has added the team of Jay Kidwell, sports director at WHBF-TV, and long-time karting announcer Dave MacIntyre. One big change this year is the announcing team.
Another option is parking in the neighborhoods south of Fifth Avenue and entering the race area on 19 th Street by the Rock Island Library. On-street parking is limited due to the race course so fans are encouraged to park either in the city parking garage or the Modern Woodmen parking lot on the south side of First Avenue across from Schwiebert Park. Historic improvements are under way in Rock Island with the construction of a new federal courthouse and YWCA. Vintage karts from prior to 1985 are again being featured again this year. Joining the historic King of the Streets open shifter race, one of the most iconic races in karting, will be King of the Rock races for 100cc engines and for the Briggs & Stratton 206cc engine. each day with morning practice and afternoon qualifying heat races on Saturday, followed by practice, opening ceremonies and 18 feature races Sunday.
ISLAND RACER 2018 FREE
Admission is free to this family-oriented event. The 27th running of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest karting street race, this year will feature 18 racing classes.
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