JOB OPPORTUNITY @ CHMS

We are looking to add a person to our staff. Do you have the following skills?

1. Able to meet and converse with the public both in-person and by phone
2. Able to listen to requests and explain our programs and opportunities
3. Politely enforce our guidelines and rules including safety
4. Willing to be trained in both counter and grid duties

We have a training syllabus for structured training and are willing to train new people.  This could be a part-time, pay per hour, or a full-time, pay per month opportunity.  We are looking for support on 4+ days/week including weekends.  Our normal hours of operation are 10AM to sunset, with slight changes for Sundays and special events.

Call us to set up an interview or with questions.  815-496-2467

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NEW KA100 Class Addition

CHMS would like to offer the KA100 class in 2023. Some showed interest last year and we had a few show up but we never had a steady class on race days. In order to “guarantee” we have a class for others to build on, we would like to have 5, or more, sign up for a season pass. To encourage this, we will discount the season pass race entry fee to $600 for all 13 races. This price will be in effect until Jan 31. Sign up now to reserve your number.

AEM has graciously agreed to support the start of this class by offering to pay half of this $600 for those that work with them. Contact AEM for details and then sign up with us at half rate.

Class guidelines are MGSH tire and 360# to try and fall in line with others in the area.

If you sign up, and the class does not mature, CHMS will offer you a refund.

COUNCIL UPDATE

We were asked to consider some items and here are the results. Thanks for council input.

First — Masters weight will remain 390 – It was asked that we raise Masters class weight but, “after further review”, we will remain as before in 2023.

Second — CIK bodywork ONLY – This was also a request and since most every track and series complies with CIK, and we have discussed it in years past, we will implement that in 2023.

Stay tuned for more issue updates as they develop.

RACE SCHEDULE 2023

The drivers council has been busy and now has developed the 2023 schedule. Several inputs were considered and here is the result. I think you will like it.

We were able to arrange a 13 race season avoiding Holidays, CKNA events, & RT66 events. We have scheduled NO double events and NO alternate track configurations with evening schedule in Jun, Jul, Aug. We will count your best 11 for a champion.

Dates: Apr 15, 29, May 6, Jun 3, 10, 24, Jul 15, 29, Aug 5, 19, 26, Sep 16, 23, with Oct 7, 14 used ONLY if we have rainouts in the first 13 dates.

This will be posted on the website but you now have an early picture of the outlook for 2023. Stay tuned for more details as they develop.

NEW DRIVERS COUNCIL established

In an effort to improve communication between drivers and the track, we have decided to take a page from the NASCAR playbook and start a formal committee to communicate with the goal of trying to solve problems. Brandon Norris, Randy Raridon, and Jeff Lohmar will represent the drivers group while Les Finke, Diann Finke and Jim Johnson will represent the CHMS track. The plan is to have closed door discussions about issues and contemplate solutions. Minutes from these meetings will be published identifying the best solution we can collectively come up with. If you feel you have an issue that is important to be considered, feel free to contact any one of the six people listed above. We are intending to to have a season with more understanding and less drama in 2023.

Stay tuned as our first order of business in the next days is to develop the 2023 schedule.

WHAT’S NEXT????

I was getting ready to post a tentative schedule for next year when Randy forwarded a survey which Randy had run on FB. The top item on the poll was having a flagman in the flag stand (in addition to the corner lights). I phoned Randy and asked if he knew who any of the 26 who voted were and were all racers at CHMS. He did not know. Next I asked if they were talking about white/checkered (which has been mentioned in an email) or the green as well. He was not sure. I then asked if he thought that would stop the complaining and he stated that complaining would probably continue but change to something else.

At the banquet, which was attended by less than 50% of racers we were going to give awards, I suggested that I was concerned about trying to have an in person meeting because:

1. You have to SHOW UP – not everyone comes and some only with a personal agenda
2. You have to SPEAK UP – this has to be civil and not just the loudest person protesting
3. You have to COMPROMISE – decisions need to be for the betterment of the group/sport
4. You have to be PREPARED – ideas presented need to be thoroughly thought about

I asked for ideas to be emailed at drivers meetings and THANK YOU to those who have sent things in. I have received nothing since banquet. Most series/clubs are run by a select group (board) which decides things, sometimes with input from others outside of the core group. Typically, the greatest majority of complainers have no experience or a logical solution to present. Does anybody wish to volunteer to flag?

If you have read this far, I will calm down from this ranting and get back to productive items soon.

KA100 Class addition

It has been suggested that we should offer the KA100 class as an add to our Points races. Adding a new class always presents some new dilemmas. What if I am the only one that shows up is a major consideration. To be sure we have at least a small class each raceday, I would like to see at least 5 commitments to the season so if one can’t make it this week, there is still a class. To encourage this I am willing to reduce the entry fee for a year commitment. We have 12 scheduled races left yet this year (race 1 & 3 have rained out and will be made up). Normal raceday entry fee is $70. I will reduce that to $50/race which means $600 for the rest of the year. I will hold this pricing for three weeks and if we can get 5 or more to enter, then we will start the class. If you sign up, and pay, and it does not happen, you will get a full refund. Suggested tire was MG SH (red) and suggested weight was 360. There are many karts in the area so let’s make this happen. You can comment below or email the shop if you have other ideas.

2022 BLOCK PARTY – May 28

Join us for a day of fun and socializing. We have no special theme this year so invent one and come. We will have open practice from 10-1ish for the reduced price of $25. At 1PM we will start our “precision” driving challenge. This is a moderate speed event with emphasis on accuracy around different courses and then combining your times to select a winner. You will get 2 attempts at each course if you choose. Because this is moderate speed in our rental kart, even those without racing experience stand a good chance of winning. Entry fee is only $10 with 5 going into the purse divided among the best. We will furnish sandwiches at 6PM but please call and let us know a head count so we can order food. Bring your own drinks of choice and a dish to pass if you would like. Socialize with your friends, or make new ones, after eating. Let us know you are attending and see you Sat.

CKNA Jun 3-5 event

We will be hosting the CKNA race in June. They are handling the class entry along with the pit space reservations this year. We will be selling the pit pass wristbands. We have some garages available for rent for the race as well. Garages will have a parking spot nearby included with them along with elec (probably not enough for a trailer plug in though) and locked with your padlock. Call to rent a garage or prepurchase wristbands as that will put you in the “fast lane” for wristband pickup. If you would like to “spectate” at this event for free, you must stay on the “71” side of the orange gate until races are over. Come and enjoy watching some serious racing.

ENDURANCE RACE

Come join in the fun of endurance racing on Sun May 15 at 9AM. Details are on the website but here are some highlights:

1. 2 Hour total length
2. 5 Mandatory pit stops (25 seconds each) scheduled by the team
3. Any number of drivers so build your team
4. At pit stops you may change drivers, change karts, or change nothing
5. $300 total cost — no matter how many drivers — Increases to $350 next week
6. Drivers get pit pass plus kart insurance included
7. Extra cost practice at 9:15AM — $20 for 10 minutes
8. Drivers meeting 9:50
9. Race starts 10AM
10. Uses our premium kart

Register now to secure you spot. Call shop 815 496 2467 with team name and drivers names to speed up sign in on raceday.