Established in 1994, the Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart race seeks to raise money within the community for local charities and families in need. Since its inception, the Go-Kart race has raised over $160,000. This exciting event brings local businesses together to vie for the coveted trophy and to work together as a community for worthy causes. We would like to cordially invite you to take part in this exciting event and to help make it the best ever! Come and celebrate the end of summer with the local community!
The 17th Annual Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart Race will take place on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. The beneficiaries this year include the Town of Webb Historical Association with proceeds going towards their general operating fund and MAC (Matt and Craig) SAFE RIDE. Matt Girouard and Craig Sears were in a severe car accident last year that cut their lives short. Matt’s mother, Gisele and other community members have been working together to create MAC SAFE RIDE which will be a available to give safe rides home when the need arises. Please come out to the race and support the beautiful history of our area and to assist in the launch of MAC SAFE RIDE.
Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 (Rain Date: Thursday, September 16 - please call 315-369-6145 to confirm postponement due to rain). Gates will open at 5:00 PM with racing to begin at 5:30 PM sharp.
Entry Fee: $225, which covers five racers who will each run in two heats. There is a twenty-four team limit. Team leaders should send their check for $225 and a list of five racers to Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart Race, 3183 State Route 28, Old Forge, NY 13420. Interest in the race is high, so don’t be disappointed, send your entry today. The deadline for entry is 5:00 PM Monday, September 13 or the twenty-four team limit.
Race Spectators will be admitted for a donation of $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under twelve. The donation includes food and beverage.
Two raffles will take place during the event:
· Door Prize Raffle - If you are interested in donating a door prize or gift certificate please call 315-369-6145 or stop into the Enchanted Forest/Water Safari office.
· 50/50 Raffle – 50% of the raffle money will go towards our benefactors. If you send in your race entry by August 31, with your payment for 50/50 raffle tickets at $5.00 each or 10 for $20.00 we will double the number of tickets placed in the drawing. Ticket numbers will be issued the day of the race and tickets will also be on sale at the event.
Please return a list of team members and signed rules with your entry fee. It is the responsibility of the team captain to be sure that all team members are aware of the rules. Team members may be substituted the night of the race. Team captains must check in at entrance to pick up team envelope.
CALYPSO’S COVE CHARITY GO KART RACE - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
RULES OF THE RACE:
1. Team must be paid to race.
2. Team captain must submit list of team members.
3. Unsafe actions by team members will disqualify entire team.
4. No driving before race – racing starts at 5:30pm.
5. Drivers must drive in assigned race and car. No substitutions.
6. Due to insurance policies, racer must be 16 years of age to drive for this event.
7. Pit boss can refuse anyone to race.
8. 5-car race is 4 laps.
9. 10-car race is 6 laps.
10. No food or drink in car. No smoking.
11. Seat belts must be worn. Failure to do so is a disqualification.
12. Spinout disqualifies a racer.
13. Exiting kart during race disqualifies racer.
14. Only the first five finishers score points.
15. Management reserves the right to remove anyone from the property.
16. All racers are racing at their own risk.
17. All judges’ decisions are final.
18. Remember – This Is For Charity and For FUN!!! | 
