Congratulations to both
Tristram in winning both the ABKC 2005 Rotax Max Super One title which he clinched at the last round without participating in the final. Having already won the European Championship he looks well prepared to add the World Championship to his tally for the season when he competes in Langkawi in November. On behalf of everyone involved in karting here at Warden Law we wish him good luck and
success in his attempt to win the Treble!

Lynton Stutley is an old member of WLKC who has won the 2006 Avon Formula Ford Championship with 9 wins from 12 starts and one second place. He has won a free test day in Formula Renault as well as entry to the Formula Ford festival at Brands Hatch.

WLKC Committee
The role of the WLKC committee and its members maybe needs to be explained. The committee meets each month to discuss and influences all matters relating to kart racing at Warden Law except hire kart activity. Its main interest is in MSA racing i.e. the Club racing on the 3rd Sunday and all MSA Championship events. How ever the Fun meeting is always part of the discussions as well as practicing
and testing at the circuit. So if you have a view on any matter to do with karting at Warden Law talk to any of the committee members. We have put their photos on the wall in the WLKC Notice Board in KNE reception so that you can identify them.

The committee has concerns about karts being driven along the pit lane tarmac putting the ankles of pedestrians at risk. Please stop your kart on the circuit exit lane and then use a kart trolley or push your kart at all times when returning to your pit bay. Likewise no mechanic or parent should go onto the circuit or exit lane at anytime unless following agreement given at that time by the circuit manager or
Clerk of the Course. If by doing so you are hit and injured by another kart, you are not covered by any insurance for your injuries. Please understand that if you are the driver (or parent of the driver) of a kart that hits a pedestrian you may well be sued through the courts for their injuries.

The AGM of the WLKC Ltd. will take place at approximately 1 pm on Sunday 11th December during the lunch break of the Fun meeting. It is your chance to elect new faces onto the committee and vote for various officers on the same committee i.e. Chairman, Treasurer and Competition Secretary. A detailed job specification for each position is on display on the WLKC notice board. If you would like
to become involved with the committee please talk to an existing committee member.

ARKS Test
We have approximately 250 karters who are paid up members of WLKC. As you know this saves you £5 per visit when you practice and it also gets the newsletter by email / snail mail. How ever we only have a hard core of 50 – 60 members who race under MSA regulations. If you want to race twice a month at Warden Law all you need to do is take your ARKS test to obtain an MSA licence. Bryan
Hornby will be assessing drivers at the next Fun meeting for their ARKS tests so why not talk to him to find out what is involved? Bryan is a member of the HRS staff and is usually about mid week.

The Presentetion Night....... is to be held at the Pullman Lodge, Sunderland on Saturday 7th January 2006. The trophies from both the WLKC and Fun meetings will be presented along with the three Rookie Challenge Karts. Last years event was a sell out. It is a three course meal, presentation, disco and auction. Tickets are £20 for adults and £10 for under 12 years old. Accommodation is also
available at a cost of £25 pp, two sharing a double room. Application forms for tickets are available from the KNE reception.

Saturday Practice
I may have confused some of you over Saturday practice next year. The Saturdays before the WLKC meetings are not involved. All other Saturdays (in 2005) have hire karts and owner drivers on the circuit at the same time. National safety guidelines have been changed advising circuits against this
way of operating so from the start of the New Year we will not mix hire karts and owner drivers at any time. Other changes may take place following the results of the survey.

Enclosed Questionnaire
KNE compile a customer feedback report every month for hire kart customers as it helps us in identifying areas to improve the hire kart business. We have never done the same for owner drivers to obtain their views. Please take time to fill in the questionnaire and return it to KNE.

WTP Engines in 2006
Having spoken to Mike Mills re WTP engines for next year my understanding is as follows. Their series, the WTP Challenge 2006 will accept entries for both the new spec and the old spec engines. They have reduced the minimum weight for the old engines to 93 kg with the new engine kart at a minimum of 103 kg. So even though the new spec engine is more powerful the additional weight will bring performance in line with the old spec engine. The Fun series will allow both engines to take part
providing that the correct minimum weight is adhered to. We will do some testing on the circuit over the next few weeks to determine if we need to run two Championships within the Fun Meeting or stick with the present arrangement. The WLKC position will be finalised once John Mills Racing confirm their arrangements for next year.

Caravans & Reserved Bays
We have been told by the council that our planning permission does not allow caravans to remain on site on a permanent basis. Please remove your caravans after the last MSA meeting on the 20th November. We will be operating reserved bays again next year with an improved system for keeping them clear of vans etc when you arrive on site.

Sunday 11th December and Tuesday 27th December – December Fun Meetings using different circuit layouts for each race.

And Finally
Marie Curie is holding a fund raising event at the circuit on Sunday 27th November. It is an Endurance Race using our hire karts with the winners going forward to a National Final. The max team size is 5 drivers with a cost of £ 400 per team (£50 entry fee plus £350 raised in sponsorship). If you wish to support this good cause please contact the organisers (Linda or Valerie) on 0191 382 3311.