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.
Sep 8, 2012 | Karting News, Maine Race Tracks, Maine Racing News, NE Racing News, RKS
Story by Chris roy
The Mainely Motorsports 400 is this weekend at Richmond Karting Speedway and 2011 NELCAR Legends Champion, Evan Beaulieu looks to take on the young guns in the kart series “I will be running both the Sr. Sportsman with the Ultramax Blaze Octane and Animal Unrestricted in the Rage Nitro Champ.”
There is a lot of work that goes into the set of the karts and the legends cars, almost like learning a new language going from one type of race car to another. As Evan explains, “They differ a ton. In a kart the only spring you really have is the tires. It takes a lot more out of you too since you’re laid down in the seat instead of up straight and barely moving like you are in a Legends Car. The Legends Car has a lot more power, but you need to be in top shape to finish 60 laps in a kart.”
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Sep 7, 2012 | Karting News, Maine Race Tracks, Maine Racing News, NE Racing News, RKS
Story by Chris Roy
Austin Teras is gearing up for this weekend big karting event Mainely Motorsports 400 at Richmond Karting Speedway. “Yes, I am ready for the weekend, we are prepared, and it’s going to be fun!” explains Austin.
Austin is also going for the triple-crown as he plans on 3 different events at RKS. “I will be racing the Jr. Sportsman Champ, Jr Sportsman and Sportsman. I am hoping to be competitive in all 3 classes!”
Racing in the 3 different classes I asked Austin what is a difference between the karts and the handling? His reply, “The difference in the karts is 30lbs and a bigger plate in the Sportsman Series. Which means we can go a couple of tenths faster than the Jr. Sportsman.”
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Sep 6, 2012 | Karting News, Maine Racing News, NE Racing News, RKS
Curtis Anderson driver of the number 99 is all set for this weekend’s Mainely Motorsports 400 at Richmond Karting Speedway. “Yes I’m very excited” Curtis commented as the Anderson Race Team, get ready for the race weekend.
With over ten wins this season at RKS in the Sportsman Series, Curtis knows the secret to getting driving into victory lane. “Holding your line staying focused and being patient waiting for the right time and making the right decision.”
Though this weekend’s race is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, Curtis like most drivers at RKS prefers racing at night under the light. “I like the night races because I put lights on my kart and it looks really cool.”
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