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Post by Mr X on Apr 26, 2010 21:50:48 GMT 9.5
Track A+ Facilities A+
Everything is improving at Adelaide.
Well done to everyone involved.
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Post by adkc on Apr 26, 2010 21:52:37 GMT 9.5
Well done to all at the Adelaide Dirt Kart Club, first night meeting is something you should all be proud off, went off with out any major problems, biggest crowd I have ever seen attend a dirt Kart meeting, from me all of my family from the West we thank every one for making us feel so welcome & we appreciate your help, support & kind words. Team BCM Thank you for your positive feedback as there has been a lot of volunteer members put a lot of time and effort into taking the first night race from a vision to a reality for all karters to enjoy. It was also great to see you visited our track and many others in SA after traveling such a distance. All the best next week at the SA titles and we hope you enjoyed the new track and racing under lights enough to visit us again in the future.
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Post by tom on Apr 27, 2010 3:18:00 GMT 9.5
Well done ADKC. It was a great atmosphere at the track as the lights came on. The track changes have also made the racing better in my opinion. I'm looking forward to the rest of the season. Thanks!
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Post by adkc on Apr 27, 2010 21:53:17 GMT 9.5
1ST NIGHT RACE FOR ADKC A SUCCESS Coming into the ANZAC weekend the new track surface and banking without a full race meeting completed had a few members a little nervous. The major work started on Friday night with setting up, moving and testing the COATES HIRE portable light towers to find the most appropriate positions to maximise the light to ensure a safe racing environment. Saturday was the scene with continuing the changes to the grid area in preparation for the new GOTTA GETTA GROUP double grid cover due shortly, more new sponsor boards being added to the back straight, preparing the clubrooms and obviously the starting of the track preparation. Race day seen an early start in the morning to continue the track preparation and setting up the canteen. With a 130 karts and some coming as far as Western Aust turning up to be a part of the 1st day/night meeting at Adelaide Dirt Kart Club there was a lot riding on all the plans and the unknown working on the night. 2 ½ heats had been completed before lights were required. With minor adjustments made to finetune the lights racing was under light for the first time. The crowd seem to swell to be one of the largest seen at Adelaide as the lights were turned on with the car park looking as full as some sprintcar meetings. With the 1st couple of heats completed and no major issues it was set for a great nights racing. As the night went on the track seemed to get better in time for the finals with many supportive comments being made. With some minor improvements that can be made all focus is now on the next meeting for the Junior Trophy Day on May 23rd and then the next Day/night meeting scheduled for the KT Lights Challenge on June 19th in preparation for the big one “WOODSY’S DASH FOR CASH”. Thanks to all the volunteers that put in many hours of work to make the vision of a night meeting becoming a reality and thanks to all who have supported the club with positive comments as this feedback helps identify we are heading in the right direction.
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Post by karter #94 on Apr 28, 2010 10:11:20 GMT 9.5
I was at the track helping a mate with a rookie kart and i must say the improvments made to the track and facilities are second to none and the lights just top of a great night of racing. Well done ADKC hopefully you can do more races underlights next year.
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Post by linc77 on Apr 28, 2010 13:18:45 GMT 9.5
Great night! track improvements were good and i think felt quicker than old flat set up...well done to ADKC and all there members. Any sites have any pics up yet?
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Post by Admin on May 4, 2010 16:54:35 GMT 9.5
The Editor of Kart X Magazine was there on the night so look for another great article along with some images of the meeting in the next issue.
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Post by Karterdude! on May 8, 2010 15:08:31 GMT 9.5
Can't wait for the next issue of kart x magazine.....
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