May 24, 2013 | Karting News, RKS
story by Chris Roy
Curtis Anderson of Richmond ME is racing in the Unrestricted Class this season at Richmond Karting Speedway (RKS).
Curtis had a lot of success at RKS and knows how to get his kart into victory lane. He explains, it’s “being patient, running a good line, having total support from my parents and sponsors.”
Even though there are no night races this season at RKS, the majority of the drivers love racing under the lights. Curtis adds, “I liked the night races better it seems like your kart runs faster and the difference in the track.”
After each practice and heat race, you will see the karts in the pits and the race teams taking off the tires and putting a heat gun and scrapper to them. I asked Curtis what the purpose was behind cleaning the tires. He said, “They stick better to the track.”
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May 17, 2013 | Karting News, RKS
story by Chris Roy
Connor Wenners, of Edgecomb, ME is racing in the Jr. Sportsman Series at Richmond Karting Speedway (RKS). Racing at RKS is always a great time for the driver, race teams, and fans. Many of the drivers are good friends. As Connor explains: “All the friends I’ve made. This will be the 5th year that I have raced with some of them.”
Kart racing is where most drivers learn the fundamentals. According to Connor, he learned, “Running a good line, staying low in the corners, and watching out for wrecks.”
Connor had great success racing at RKS. This season, he wants to broaden his horizons and experience other race tracks across New England: “I am going to be racing at a few other tracks this year, because I am finally old enough! I love racing at Richmond, but it is fun to challenge myself by trying new tracks. I have already raced at Londonderry Speedway once and am going to go back. I am also going to race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Route 106 Race Park, and Pomfret Speedway.”
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May 9, 2013 | Karting News, More Maine Racing News, RKS
story by Chris Roy
Kate Re of Lovell, ME is one of the new Lady Young Guns racing in the Jr. Sportsman Series at Richmond Karting Speedway (RKS). RKS is a popular, family-oriented track where fans can watch and cheer on their favorite driver. After finishing her race, Kate had this to say: “I LOVED racing at RKS, it was fun. I like the banking and the straight ways.”
Last race season, Kate raced karts at Oxford Plains (OPS). I asked Kate how does RKS compare to OPS? Kate replied, “I like the straight ways because they are fast. RKS straight ways are longer but both are fun. I only raced at Oxford four times. I like RKS a lot more. The pit area is better at RKS and you can bring bikes. They also have a playground.”
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May 6, 2013 | Karting News, RKS
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Mar 26, 2013 | Karting News, Maine Race Tracks, Maine Racing News, NE Racing News, RKS
The kart racing season is about to get underway and Colby Benjamin can’t wait to see the green flag fly. Though Colby has been busy in the off season, “In the off season I have been ice fishing, playing basketball, target practicing and cub scouts.”
Richmond Karting Speedway (RKS), kicks off their race season May 5th, and the Colby is ready to race. “Oh Yeah! Can’t wait to get on the track again. Hoping to get a few more wins this season and try some new tracks.”
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Sep 10, 2012 | Karting News, Maine Racing News, NE Racing News, RKS
Owen Kaffel, made his racing debut this past weekend, competing in the Mainely Motorsports 400 at Richmond Karting Speedway. The fans in the stands and the race teams in the pits cheered as Owen took his first checkered flag of the weekend. Then on Sunday Owen got pack behind the wheel of the #7 kart and won his second straight race.
Now with 2 win under his belt I asked Owen what his plans were to race next season, his response, “PASS Modifieds”. Maybe one day we will see Owen racing with his NASCAR Hero Jeff Gordon.
