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2025 Greater Houston Race Series Dates
GHRS will be a 14-race season, 7 at Speedsportz and 7 at GCKI. This will be made up of a Spring and Fall Championship, with the best 5 out of 7 races per season counting for points. To be eligible for a season championship you must compete in at least 2 events at each track per Spring or Fall Season. (Double header counts as one race event for drops and/or participation purposes)
In addition to the Spring and Fall Series winners, the 2025 GHRS overall Championship will be the combined Spring and Fall Series best 5 of 7 race points. A minimum of 4 races per venue is required to qualify for the 2025 overall championship.
Spring:
Race #1 1/26 GCKI
Race #2 2/16 SRP
Race #3 3/9 GCKI
Race #4 4/13 SRP
Race #5 5/17 & #6 5/18 GCKI Double Header
Race #7 6/14 SRP
Fall:
Race #1 7/13 GCKI
Race #2 8/9 SRP
Race #3 9/7 GCKI
Race #4 10/11 & #5 10/12 SRP Double Header
Race #6 11/9 GCKI
Race #7 12/14 SRP
- Members of either SRP or GCKI pay $75 race entry fee, which includes ONLY the racers wrist band. All others buy wrist band at the gate.
- The non-member entry fee at both tracks is $125.
- Members may practice for free the day before a race at both tracks, Non-members pay the track defined practice day fee.
Race Format:
The race format shall be controlled practice, followed by Qualifying session, Pre-final and Main Event. Number of laps is subject to track layout and announced at the Drivers Meeting.
In the event a class has less than 4 entries, race day trophies will be awarded for one less than the number of entries. Each class MUST have a minimum of 5 entries for that race to count towards season points.
Classes may be combined on track at the discretion of the race director, depending on the number of entries.
Specs & Race Classes:
4-stroke classes will have the option of running Bucee’s or Speedsportz Ethanol Free 87 Octane Ethanol Free Fuel.
2-Stroke classes will have the option to run MS98 or C12 with Motul 2T or Elf Oil.
All Classes shall run Evinco Blue tires, except TAG and Shifter which run Evinco Red.
Rain Tires: All Classes shall run Evinco/MG SW or SW2.
Kid Kart Briggs 5 thru 8 Kid Kart Chassis 200lbs.
Cadet Chassis 215lbs. *See New Specs Below
Kid Kart Honda 5 thru 8 150lbs
Micro Swift 7 thru 10 220lb
Mini Swift 9 thru 12 245lb
100cc Junior 12 thru 15 320lb
100cc Senior 15+ 360lb
100cc Master 30+ 390lb
LO206 Cadet 7 thru 13 245lb
LO206 Junior 12 thru 15 320lb
LO206 Senior 15+ 360lb
LO206 Master 30+ 390lb
Sr. Shifter 15+ 385lbs
Master Shifter 30+ 405lbs
TAG Junior 12 thru 15 320lbs
TAG 125 Sr. 15+ 360lbs
TAG 125 Master 30+ 385lbs
*Classes may be added/dropped, or weights modified if needed to enable fair and competitive racing.
*206 Kid Kart SUPPLEMENTARY CLASS INFORMATION Effective 1/17/2025
ENGINE: LO206 Senior Engine with 4100 rev limiter. Carb Lock Required. Black Junior Slide (Part#555732) .310 slide
RLV #5507 Pipe CLUTCH: MaxTorque Part#555727 only
GEAR:17/57 Gear Ratio, #35 chain
TIRES: EVINCO SKH2 Blue 10X4.60-5 front, 10X4.60-5 rear; Max Rear tire circumference is thirty three & three quarter (33.75) inches. / Rain – MG SW2
Per Briggs Kid Kart Chassis Dimensions: Wheel Base: 29-31.5 inch Overall Max Track Width: Front, maximum 40" as measured to outside of rim/tire (no minimum). Rear, minimum 39", maximum 42" as measured to outside of rim/tire. Height: 20 inch max at any point
Cadet Chassis Dimensions: Any drivers using a Cadet chassis will be required to reference current SKUSA rulebook section 300 Race Vehicle Standards for chassis dimensions, guidelines, and standards.
Championship Points
Greater Houston Race Series Registration
Greater Houston Race Series Registration
Entry Fees:
- Members: $75
- Non-Members: $125
GHRS Race Weekend Fees: Collected at the Gate
Saturday:
- Driver Weekend Wristband: $10
- Non-Driver Weekend Wristband: $20
- Practice Fee (Non-Member): $75 GCKI - $100 SRP
Sunday:
- Non-Driver Wristband: $10
Important Dates:
- Online Registration: Closes at midnight the night before the race.
We look forward to seeing you at the races! 🏁
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Day Races
7:30am - Gate Opens
8:00am: Track Opens & Registration Opens in Kart Shop
9:00am: Controlled Practice Begins - Two Rounds - 10 minutes
11:00am: Mandatory Drivers Meeting Following Practice - Parent & Child Required for Kid Kart & Cadet
Night Races
12:30pm: Gate Opens
2:30pm: Track Opens & Registration Opens in Kart Shop
3:30pm: Controlled Practice Begins - Two Rounds - 10 minutes
5:30pm: Mandatory Drivers Meeting - Parent & Child Required for Kid Kart & Cadet
Classes will cycle through in order determined by the Race Director - Lunch/Dinner Breaks will be announced in the Drivers Meeting.