STEAD, NV (July 7) — Desert Park Raceway echoed with the sound of racing Sunday. The occasion was round six of the 2022 season for the Northern Nevada Kart Club.  As usual the youngsters in the Kid Kart Class raced in the first main of the day. This time there were three of them and when the green lights came on Jameson Judd and Davey Jorgenson took off while Hunter Nelson, who is very fast, was held to give them a head start.  After the first lap both Jorgenson and Judd were pretty close while Nelson was catching them. Unfortunately

STEAD, NV (JULY 17) — A week after the KPX series visited Desert Park Raceway the Northern Nevada Kart Club hosted the next round of their 2022 season on the same track configuration.  Due to the forecast hot weather, and that only two Kid Kart drivers their first heat was during qualifying for everyone. That way they ran their six-lap feature when the second heat was running for everyone else.  On the green, from a standing start both boys were nose-to-tail for the first third of the race. An error by Hunter Nelson dropped him behind and gave Davey Jorgenson

RENO, NV (July 10) — The first of two special races this season visited Desert Park Raceway this weekend. Hosting the event, KPX Karting Championship, was the Northern Nevada Kart Club as this is their home track.  Sunday is a long day with a lot of track time. Starts off with practice then a heat race. After that there is the Pre Final and the final races for each class.  In NASCAR there is the what has been called the “Room of Doom,” where any technical violations are noted. In kart racing there is the “Table of Doom,” where a

STEAD, NV (June 12) — The Northern Nevada Kart Club held the fourth round of its season at their track, Desert Park Raceway. To say it was breezy would be an understatement as many times the “breeze,” seemed more like a gale. Because of this the barriers on the front stretch were tied to the fence with wire. However one section wasn’t and had to be strapped so it would not be blown onto the front stretch. Some thing this reporter has never seen in all the years I’ve reported these races. Due to rain earlier the program was changed

STEAD, NV (Sept. 5) — The Northern Nevada Kart Club (NNKC) ended it 2021 season this Sunday. They made up a round heavy smoke canceled earlier and for many it was the championship round. Starting the program was the Kid Kart Class, only three were on hand this time. Two of them had problems with Turn 5 but thanks to a pair of fathers both drivers were able to continue. Cash Prater was the first to reach the finish as he had a fast, consistent run. At 7-years-old he’s going to move up to Junior 1 next season. Hunter Nelson

STEAD, NV (Aug. 29) — Despite the haze the Northern Nevada Kart Club ran round 7 of its point’s series Sunday. With only one more round to go, drivers were either clinching championships or working on improving their points position. After qualifying and two heat races it was time for the main events. On this day there were a pair of “Race of the Day,” and the closest finish came from the Junior 2 Class. As soon as the green flag waved it was apparent the battle would be between Brooks Anderline and Giovanni L. Medina. Lap after lap they

STEAD, NV (June 27) – The fourth round of this year’s season for the Northern Nevada Kart Club was held on a hot day. Despite this the racing was also hot as drivers worked for victories and points.   As usual the mains begin with the Kid Kart class. These are the youngest drivers and they are earning their racing spurs before moving up where the kids are older and more experienced.   Two types of motors are used for these karts and they are so low powered their heats and main begin with a standing start. Several parents are

STEAD, NV (May, 23) – Despite a rainy morning that had a start and stop effect on the race the NNKC got its thir point’s race of the season in. Once again there was a good turn out of drivers.   Desert Park can be configured several different ways. This time the hill was not part of it and after entering Turn 3 the drivers went through the other end in a reverse direction before heading up toward Turn 7. This changed the best places to pass.   First up as usual was the Kid Kart class. These are the

STEAD, NV (May 2) – Northern Nevada Kart Club (NNKC) held it’s second points of the season this weekend. Unlike the last race where the short course was used this time it was the full course.   After practice, qualifying and heat races it was time for the money round, the mains. As usual the Kid Kart class got things rolling.   hese are the beginners, youngsters earning their racing spurs before moving up. They race low power karts and actually use a standing start but once the green flag is waved a bunch of fathers  rush onto the infield

STEAD, NV (April, 18)  – The Northern Nevada Kart Club opened it’s 2021 season this weekend. It was a very good turn out for the season’s first race as 77 drivers were on hand.   Desert Park Raceway can be altered for every event. This time it was a throw back as the club used the original configuration before the track was expanded.   The honor of starting the new season went to the youngest racers in the Kid Kart Class. While they aren’t racing for points they still are out there and for some just staying on the track

RENO, NV (Nov. 29) – It’s that time again to take a look back at this unusual season so I’ll begin with the Northern Nevada Kart Club. This 2020 season was anything but normal although the club was able to get in all six races points it had scheduled. Due to the pandemic restrictions the originally scheduled rounds, April 19 and May 10 were canceled, actually postponed. Then in June the club was able to get its season rolling. Two events however were never reinstated as KPX canceled its season so no race here. Then the Mike Arnold Enduro, slated

STEAD, NV (Oct.4) – The Northern Nevada Kart Club (NNKC) ended its 2020 season here in hazy but warm weather. A large group of drivers, at least 20% more than two weeks ago, were ready for a full day of racing. After a crazy season the club was ending its points year. And as usual the mains begain with the Kid Kart Class. Here the youngest drivers are earning their racing spurs On the green Drake Kephart took off and left everyone. Behind him there was a three-way battle for second although two of them tangled in Tic-Tack-Toe, the three

STEAD, NV (Sept 20) – Due to the Air Races being canceled this year the Northern Nevada Kart Club was able to squeeze in an extra race. This helped make up the events lost due to the shut down earlier this season. Nice weather and almost no smoke made for great racing weather. The day was bookended with two pretty good races with several in the middle. This time a slightly different track lay out was used as the hill was out and everyone got two extra laps as this configuration makes for a shorter course. First up were the

STEAD, NV (Sept 6 ) – The Northern Nevada Kart Club hosted round 4 of its 2020 season at Desert Park Raceway, the club’s home track. Despite some smoke the turn out was pretty good and fortunately the day wasn’t as hot as expected. As usual the mains began with Kid Kart feature. Going in it appeared Drake Kephart would make it a sweep. However in racing nothing is certain until one passes by the checkered flag. Only a lap or two into the race Kephart spun in the final turn complex. By the time he got turned around, with

STEAD, NV (Aug.22) – Every year the Northern Nevada Kart Club hosts a night race at Desert Park Raceway. It’s named the Rick Jerome Memorial to honor on of the club’s founders and this year it’s the third round of the points season. And as usual the night event is a marathon so it’s a late one for all concerned. To help add to the festive occasion many put lights and light strips on their karts. After the first set of heat races there was a dinner break then the second set of heats. After that it was time to