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International Kart Federation
Road Race Grand Nationals
June 15-18, 2011
Eagles Canyon Raceway
Decatur, TX
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 | Mike Mantel earned five Duffy's over the course of the event, clinching his fifth in TaG Heavy
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SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2011
The fourth and final day of the 2011 IKF Road Race Grand Nationals went into the books with another record breaking weather day with temperatures well over 100 degrees. The staff of the Southwest Roadrace Association deserves many thanks for their tireless effort into making the event the best it could be, despite the numbers not being what was expected. On track, Mike Mantel clinched his fifth Duffy of the event with a win in TaG Heavy while Anthony Honeywell held on in Yamaha Light Laydown for his fourth Duffy in four days.
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 | Mike Mantel earned Duffy's 3 and 4 with wins in Formula 80 Sr. Heavy and Rotax Max Light
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FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2011
The 2011 edition of the IKF Road Race Grand Nationals put the third day of action in the books on Friday, June 17 with another full day of action at the Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, Texas, hosted by the Southwest Roadrace Association. The weather was as predicted…very hot. The wind picked up, blowing from the southwest and brining in warm air as competitors and crews were unable to escape the heat unless inside the air conditioned buildings on the grounds. Five more Duffy’s were awarded on Friday with Mike Mantel earning two of them with Waylon McCulloch scoring his second of the event.
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 | Mike Mantel locked up two Duffy's - TaG Light and Formula 80 Sr.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2011
Day two of the 2011 IKF Road Race Grand Nationals completed on Thursday, June 16 with another hot day under the Texas sun at the Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur. The Southwest Roadrace Association staff continued to keep things moving as temperatures soared again and the wind challenged the tents in the paddock. Following Wednesday’s two race, eight more Duffy’s were awarded on the day with Anthony Honeywell adding two more and Mike Mantel earning two as well.
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 | Anthony Honeywell repeated his Duffy earned from 2009 in the 100cc Open division
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2011
The 2011 IKF Road Race Grand Nationals hit the ground running on Wednesday, June 15, bringing the beautiful sound of two-cycle kart engines to Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, Texas. After a day’s worth of practice, a pair of races were put in the books to begin four days of competition hosted by the Southwest Roadrace Association. High temperatures throughout the day challenged both the competitors and the workers as the mercury reached nearly 100 degrees.
The week’s action got underway with the running of 100cc Open, and this race was all about Oklahoma’s Anthony Honeywell, the EKN 2009 Road Race Driver of the Year and an IKF Expert. Honeywell took the lead early over a five-kart field in his LAD Specialties entry and was never challenged en route to a dominant victory, kicking off his Grand Nationals in style.
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PREVIEW
This week, eKartingNews.com turns its focus on one of the most unique genres of karting - road racing. Over June 15-18, the Southwest Roadrace Association will host the annual International Kart Federation Road Race Grand Nationals. SWRA, the Texas-based regional series, last hosted the 2009 edition of the prominent event for the sanctioning body. Twenty-nine categories will compete over the four days at the Eagles Canyon Raceway, outside Decatur, Texas, all vying for the prestigious Duffy trophy that awaits each class winner.
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Southwest Roadrace Association Finalizing Plans for IKF Road Race Grand Nationals
For the second time in three years, the Southwest Roadrace Association (SWRA) will host the International Kart Federation (IKF) Road Race Grand Nationals at the Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, Texas. The famed event - set for June 15-18 - returns to the ‘Lone Star’ state after SWRA hosted the 2009 edition of the event at the same facility. Similar to that year, this edition of the Grand Nationals will take place over four days on the 2.5-mile course with the same welcoming charm of the SWRA staff and members.
The Eagles Canyon Raceway facility - built in 2007 - is among the most challenging courses in the United States. With 11 corners and an elevation change of 70 feet, no one corner is alike or flat for that matter. The course features four straight-aways at over 1000 feet, allowing the horsepower to be put on display. The quickest lap recorded at the 2009 event was a 1:50.071 by Ryan Kurpiewski in the Unlimited FKE III class with 125 shifterkarts in the 1:51 to 1:55 range and TaG karts at about 2:00 lap times.
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IKF Road Race Grand Nationals Welcoming KT100 Sprint Racers
The Southwest Roadrace Association (www.swra.org) announces commitments from top national KT100 competitors to compete at the 2011 IKF SWRA Grand Nationals at Eagles Canyon Raceway June 15-18, 2011.
Local favorites and multiple regional and national series winners David Munden and Steve Miller will play host to top competitors from across the nation. Some of those competitors include 2009 Road Racer of the Year Anthony Honeywell, as well as John Brown and Jamie Brown. It is expected that large numbers of KT100 racers will travel from the Midwest and both coasts to compete against the local favorites. SWRA’s free first entry incentive to any driver who travels over 500 miles from their home to race is prompting significant positive response. Go to http://www.swra.org and visit the forum for more information.
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SouthWest Roadrace Association Welcoming Laydown Driver Contingent to IKF Grand Nationals
The SouthWest Roadrace Association (SWRA) is pleased to announce a significant increase in the number of competitors taking part in the laydown classes for the 2011 International Kart Federation Road Race Grand Nationals at Eagles Canyon Raceway on June 15-18, 2011. Racers from Texas, Kansas, Oregon, New Mexico and Oklahoma have already committed to race the event. Interest is quickly building among laydown drivers on the west coast and in the Midwest. At the rate that commitments are being received this will be the most highly attended national road race event in recent years.
A number of incentives are bringing entries to the 2011 event outside Decatur, Texas. SWRA is offering a free first race entry to any driver who travels over 500 miles one way from their home to race the event. They will also be working with eKartingNews.com, who will provide their Trackside Live coverage that includes live audio and trackside coverage for all four days of action. Event sponsor Moverati will be providing downloadable videos to all racers who participate. The video can easily be added to your Facebook page or sent via email or Twitter.
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eKartingNews.com to Broadcast IKF Road Race Grand Nationals Live From Eagles Canyon Raceway
The Southwest Roadrace Association (SWRA) is proud to be hosting the 2011 edition of the International Kart Federation (IKF) Road Race Grand Nationals and they have some impressive plans in the works for the annual race. The famed event will return to the Eagles Canyon Raceway - the site of the 2009 edition - outside the city of Decatur in Northern Texas, and is set for June 15-18, 2011. In addition to the official announcement of the 2011 event, the SWRA is happy to confirm their partnership with Howden Media Group and eKartingNews.com to provide full trackside coverage.
The 2011 event will feature the media outlet’s EKN LIVE program, incorporating live audio coverage in addition to their industry-leading written reporting and forum updating. A successful program at events such as the Rock Island Grand Prix and the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals XIV, EKN is extending this program to support more organizations and events for the upcoming racing season. 2011 will be the first time the action at the IKF Road Race Grand Nationals will be broadcasted live over the internet.
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