"NOKC competitors receive sponsorship to compete at Bridgestone Cup in Italy"
 
Gilford, Ontario - November 2, 2011 - The inaugural season of the Northern Ontario Karting Championship (NOKC) has come to a close and four champions have become recipients of the Bridgestone Cup trips, all part of one of the most lucrative prize offerings of any karting series in Canada. Andrew Waring, Michael Tabi, Chad Campbell and Zachary Shearer are the four NOKC competitors to receive sponsorship to attend the October 2011 Bridgestone Cup recently held in South Garda, Italy. Shearer passed his sponsorship on to Stefan Semeraro, and Tabi, Campbell and Semeraro have decided to use their sponsorship to attend the March 15-18, 2012 Florida Winter Tour Rotax round at Ocala Gran Prix in Ocala, Florida instead of joining Waring at the Bridgestone Cup.
 
"We are very happy to have our Canadian drivers attend international events. We think it is a great experience for young drivers to be exposed to different tracks and compete against drivers from all over the world. Our goal is to give our young drivers an opportunity to experience all that kart racing has to offer," expressed the Launi family on behalf of the NOKC and GP Racing Canada. "We would like to thank all of our NOKC participants and congratulations goes out to all our drivers."
 
NOKC Senior Rotax Championship winner Andrew Waring received full sponsorship from NOKC to travel to and race the KZ2 Bridgestone Cup in South Garda Italy for GP Racing. Waring practiced at the recent event for two days before taking to the track for official qualifying. Struggling to find the pace, Waring would clock 56th of 58 drivers during the timed session, among a stacked international field. After three heats, Waring would find himself in the last chance qualifier where he would finish 45th. Steadily showing improvements throughout the event, Waring would post times that would have put him in the final.
 
"Racing in Europe is different than racing at the Canadian tracks; there's more grip and competition is close as you see in the results," noted Waring of his international racing endeavor.  "The scenery was excellent! Going down the straightaway you look at the mountains and you forget you were racing," continued Waring. "I want to thank the Launi family, GP Racing and NOKC for this opportunity."
 
"We are so happy that Andrew and his family were able to enjoy their trip to South Garda, and represent GP Canada and NOKC," noted the Launi family. "We knew that Andrew and his family would be well taken care in Italy and thank you to Beppe and GianPiero from the GP Racing Italy team for supporting our Canadian driver."
 
The NOKC would like to thank all their sponsors and volunteers who helped make the inaugural season such a success. The NOKC is also proud to announce they will maintain their status as a Rotax qualifying series for the 2012 season.
 
The NOKC is a regional qualifying series for the Rotax Max Challenge. The 2011 NOKC series hosted six events at Innisfil Indy in Gilford, Ontario and is operated by the Innisfil Kart Club. For more information on the NOKC, visit www.nokc.ca or call 905-775-4686.

2011 NORTHERN ONTARIO KARTING CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE SET FOR THIS SUNDAY

"Final round of the six round series will crown class champions and award the coveted Bridgestone Cup trips"

** NOTE: This September 25th NOKC RACE #6 can NOT be used as a DROP unless entered

Gilford, Ontario - September 22, 2011 - The inaugural season of the Northern Ontario Karting Championship (NOKC) will come to a close this Sunday, as karters will take to the track for the final NOKC event at everyone's favourite facility Innisfil Indy. With championship titles on the line, as well as the fantastic trips to Italy for the Bridgestone Cup in October, huge championship purses and the race day cash prizes that have been up for grabs at each round, entries are expected to be high and competition at its peak for this ultimate event. The race day is generously sponsored by Dole Foods of Canada Ltd.

The NOKC has really outdone itself, offering one of the best prize offerings in all of Canada. The points champion in Senior and Junior two-cycle will take home an incredible $1500 in cash, and will be vying for trips of a lifetime to the Bridgestone Cup in South Garda, Italy. Competing for ultimate bragging rights and the cool race day cash, the supporting classes also offer great competition that will come to a close this Sunday.

Registration will be open Saturday, September 24 from 1:00-3:00pm and again on Sunday, September 25 from 7:15-8:00am. The driver's meeting is scheduled for 8:15am followed by the first on-track session beginning at 9:00am. A full schedule can be found online at www.nokc.ca along with fuel and tire specs.

Innisfil Indy's own Tony and Rose Launi invite everyone out to their facility this weekend for the final event of the 2011 Northern Ontario Karting Championship, sponsored by Dole Foods of Canada Ltd., to take in the great racing action, enjoy some of Rose's famous veal and to see class champions crowned along with the host of prizes to be awarded.

The NOKC is a regional qualifying series for the Rotax Max Challenge. The NOKC hosts six events at Innisfil Indy in Gilford, Ontario and is operated by the Innisfil Kart Club. For more information on the NOKC, visit www.nokc.ca or call 905-775-4686.

The Northern Ontario Karting Championship is set to host the penultimate round of their inaugural season, set for this Sunday, August 21 at host track Innisfil Indy. With teams and drivers returning from the excitement of the Canadian National Championships, karters can get back on track this weekend and vie for race wins and championship titles.

With huge cash prizes up for grabs each race day, along with the lucrative trips to Italy for the Bridgestone Cup, competition is expected to be high come Sunday for Round #5 of the NOKC. In Rotax Senior, Andrew Waring leads by 30 markers over Michael Glaze while Chad Campbell has the lead in Rotax Junior over Nelson Learn. Zachary Shearer leads the Rotax Mini Max class with Dylan Brady hot on his heels. There is a tight battle in Rotax DD2, with Michael Taibi leading by a mere four points over Dante Lerra. Three-time race winner Jonathan Treadwell has a comfortable lead in Senior Honda while Dylan Brady holds point over Campbell in Junior Honda. Robin McLean and Kyle Aulenback are in a tight battle in Masters as are Gilles Gallie and Tony Demarco in ICC. And Phoenix Hunphery leads the way in the Novice class.

Registration will be open Saturday, August 20 from 1:00-3:00pm and again on Sunday, August 21 from 7:15-8:00am. The driver's meeting will commence at 8:15am followed by drivers hitting the track for morning warm-up beginning at 9:00am. A full schedule can be found online at http://www.nokc.ca along with fuel and tire specs. Innisfil Indy's Tony and Rose Launi invite everyone out to their facility this weekend to take in the action of the Northern Ontario Karting Championship, as well as enjoy Rose's famous veal.

The NOKC is a regional qualifying series for the Rotax Max Challenge. Besides Rotax classes, the NOKC also offers four-cycle and 125cc shifter classes to complete their lineup. Four NOKC drivers will win trips to the Bridgestone Cup in South Garda, Italy, among a host of race day cash prizes and overall class champion purses. The NOKC hosts six events at Innisfil Indy in Gilford, Ontario and is operated by the Innisfil Kart Club. For more information on the NOKC, visit http://www.nokc.ca or call 905-775-4686.