Congratulations to Kelly Wood for receiving her Regional Open Wheel racing license on Sunday September 30, after successfully completing the Formula 1200 Test Day at Mosport International Speedway's Road Course two days earlier.  Christopher Seegobin and Glenn Olive also participated in the test day.  For a complete story of the day's events, including photos, please visit the link below:

 Formula 1200 Test Day Press Release 

   

 

Congratulations to the following drivers:   Kelly Wood, Glenn Olive, and Christopher Seegobin.

These three talented drivers were selected to participate in a Formula 1200 test day, which will take place on September 28.  They will each receive track time on Mosport's large road race course.  They will also have the opportunity to apply for their open-wheel racing license.

We are confident that they will be excellent ambassadors of Toronto Kart Club, and we look forward to a full report when they return.  

For more information about the Formula 1200 racing series, see www.formula1200.com 

  Toronto, ON:   Our own Julie Muench (Senior Honda, #72) is raising funds for this very worthwhile cause.  She will also be cutting off more than 10 inches of her long blonde hair in October, to have a wig made for a child living with cancer.

Hair loss in children, especially during a time when they already find themselves struggling with painful and difficult medical conditions, can have a devastating effect on their self-esteem.  Angel Hair for Kids provides human hair wigs for children from financially disadvantaged families who have lost their hair as a result of chemotherapy and radiation treatments, burns, and other medical conditions.

It costs between $800 and $1200 to make each wig.   Julie will have official sponsorship sheets at the next race, and income tax receipts are available for any donation over $20.00.  If everybody could make a small contribution, it would be greatly appreciated.


UPDATE -- October 2006:  Julie was successful in supporting this cause, and thanks to members of Toronto Kart Club, helped to raise over $500.00 to accompany her donation of hair.

  Toronto, ON:   For the first time ever, kart racers participated on-track at the Molson Grand Prix of Toronto (July 7-9, 2006).  Fifteen karts, selected from. . . . . .   Read the whole story HERE . . . . . . . .

  Halton Hills, ON:   Toronto Kart Club's oldest piece of hardware is the Novice Champion Annual Trophy, which dates back to 1961.  In July of 2006, this retired trophy was accepted for permanent display at the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame.   Read the whole story HERE . . . . . . . .

  Toronto, ON:   Our own Kristy Vincent participated in the "Walk to End Breast Cancer" on September 9 and 10, 2005.  Many members of the karting community helped to sponsor Kristy in her quest to meet her fundraising goal.  Kristy's message to the members of TKC is below.

"The Walk to End Breast Cancer (September 9 and 10) was the most challenging event I have ever participated in.  Walking 60 kilometres in two days isn't something a lot of sane people would do.   I still can't feel my whole lower half. ..... But thanks to the Toronto Kart Club and all the other donations, my sister Jade and I had collected a total of $4,173.35.   I want to thank everyone for their help and support for the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation."

                                                                                      Yours truly,

                                                                                                                                       Kristy Vincent