If you are interested in organized racing and live in the US. A new club has been created with Buggy Racing as it focus. The club is North American
ParaKart Racing Association NAPKRA.ORG
I invite anyone who is curious about racing to register and check out the new site. It is still iunder construction so please bear with dust.
Anytime you get more than one buggy going... there's always the unofficial fun race down the beach and back.
My only concern with trying to bring local races to our area... would be land usage. We buggy on a public beach, and to cone off an area or otherwise
try to block off an area for a race might start to raise eyebrows with people. Seems the more "official" something gets... the more people start to
hold out their hand. Permits? Safety? etc etc etc...
So I'll stick to just having fun here, but think racing could be a great thing in the right places.
What do you do with your foils?
Charger 8, 12, 19
Scorpion 10, 16
And other foils...
well aj, we've got a pretty good handle on things. we looking forward to some fun fun fun fun. bison and ellis are quite motivated. we're going to
start as soon as FEB. We have a pilot registration form on the web site NAPKRA.org
doesn't hurt to participate.
Originally posted by acampbell
I just got the nod from the State of GA to use Jekyll Island Beach for a buggy event. Looking at the tide tables for mid- May...
I havent even got a buggy and going to the races sounds like a blast
Just a little update since there are replys to this thread. (really didn't expect any, so I never checked)
As of today Jan 30, 2008 there are 72 registered pilots with NAPKRA.
16 from Canada
15 from Mexico
41 from the US
Insurance is in the works, we have two options and are deciding on which one is the best value. Many other areas are still being worked on. Resources
section will have instructions on how to run races for most conditions and # of attendees among many things that are already there. The rules are much
easyer to read. Much of this achieved in a very short time by many pulling together to help. (too many names too list)
We already have feedback from our Mexican pilots of a place that is well AWESOME and HUGE!!! South of Texas and if I am correct quite possibly within
the subtropical area which means TRADE WINDS. The video I have seen is a local TV?? production with helicopter shots and the area is mostly sand (I
think) and the buggy shots show smooth wind from what I could tell. The area is close to the Gulf. We are already talking about a spring trip for
2009.
So if you are interested in NAPKRA then just go to www.napkra.org and look around. If you would like to see the whole forum then just sign up! Ask questions, contribute or just lurk.
Our first training race is January 16 & 17 at Seaside, OR. Weather permitting!
Richard Ridgeway (US99)
Buggy Bison
bison@theoregonshore.com
The spot in those videos in Mexico is about a 14 hour ride (including an hour for crossing the border) from Houston. I have friends with family in
Monterrey, and that is where they go when they hit the beach.
Great area to kiteboard, buggy, land sail... and just have fun. My friends recommended four wheel drive, and get out before it rains or stay in
certain spots. But said it's a nice area, more of a small fishing town, with a very very very nice beach.
I can't make NABX due to work issues. As long as it's the first week of April, about the only way I can ever make it is to quit my job... but this
place is closer, on the water, and looks like it has LOTS of open area.
Anyone else interested in making a late March or mid April camping trip in '08 instead of '09???
What do you do with your foils?
Charger 8, 12, 19
Scorpion 10, 16
And other foils...
ooooooooo.......Mexico instead in '08. And you'd be going in March. hmmm.....that sounds RAD.
The First series of Races are Feb 16th-17th. Just about three weeks out. RipSessions Kiting Sent Prizes, I''ve donated a kite and some other
goodies.
If any other retailers/wholesalers would like to donate prizes to the club, they don't have to be donated in time for the Feb race. We will create a
'bank of prizes' so that we are ready to ship em out to future events.
as of yet right now
we have event insurance
nothing is planned for right now, as everyone here in BC is geared up for NABX. some who arent attending NABX, will probably head to the Sunset Beach
event on Feb. so hopefully not all the American Racers win all the prizes I've sent down. (i'm hoping Eli-US26 doesnt win that Lime Green Hummer -
NAPKRA inside joke)
Hopefully a larger group of BC than last year will be present at NABX. 2008 will be bigger year since we just had 4 new buggiers / some oldies coming
back.
As for future events in BC, we'll have to leave that up to our NAPKRA #11 rep, which we are voting for now. It takes time, but check back on NAPKRA
there, since that's where the racing is. If you plan on hosting an event NAPKRA Committee is always here to help.
Personally, I have a few events that I'm setting up right now. White Rock has its annual Regatta which I'm working with the Orginizers (BCKA), and
have some sort of racing there. Cresent Beach Lifeguards phones me annually as well to have their "Beach Day", which they want buggiers/boarders to
come. Depending on our Spring/Summer access to the SOD Farm is another event location. City Richmond and PKC are working together. Lots to come in
2008 season.
Not to forget the ROAD TRIP to MEXICO.
Side Note: I think NAPKRA should make a Female Racing League, ie B.O.O.B.S. In BC we have 4-5 female buggiers.
RICARDO - KC88
Sponsored by Ozone, powered by Quantum and Chrono.
Not everyone is going to make NABX.... so why not go to the beach in Mexico instead! My passport is in the works, and will apply within the next
week for the wife's.
What do you do with your foils?
Charger 8, 12, 19
Scorpion 10, 16
And other foils...
i'm trying to get the whole month off April right now ... i'm already booked in for NABX the first week, Las Vegas Vacation the second week. Come back
for one week, and plan on the Trip to Mexico since NAPKRA was talking about an event in April for the good winds. anyone wanna go halves with me on a
helicopter? we could get some good aereal kitebuggy video/pics.
sorry Taper123, I got your PM on NAPKRA but forgot to reply too it, thx for the info.
too many good kitebuggy locations and so little time.
RICARDO - KC88
Sponsored by Ozone, powered by Quantum and Chrono.
In 44 days the membership has grown to 91 pilots. Please take a look and let your vote guide this club. There is insurance for events and membership
is free. There will be training for the new pilots, to the race tips for the pros, to gatherings just for fun. One of the benefits of this club is to
unite us, like the Sierra Club, horse clubs, fishing clubs, etc that use their strength for the good of their membership. Our sport needs your help,
whether you are a racer or a cruiser, together we can help protect and grow our sport.
just a reminder...we've got a calender...there are events scheduled out as far as october. so far the weather provided great conditions for each club
event.... still looking forward to the Ellis clinic report from Mexico....
Several of the NAPKRA guys from Mexico will be at La Pesca June 13th to 15th. I should be able to go as well. Would be nice to have some more US
buggier's make the trip.
Smooth highways and easy to find... nice hotels and a killer buggy spot. Anyone else have their passport ready and want to use it?
What do you do with your foils?
Charger 8, 12, 19
Scorpion 10, 16
And other foils...
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