About The Big Race - It's open to anyone 19 years or older.
The Big Race Details
One team per kart. Participants are responsible for organizing their own teams in advance, as driver assignments will not be provided by organizers.
- Base price: $360 per kart + HST
- Pricing per driver:
- 6 drivers → $60/driver + HST
- 4 drivers → $90/driver + HST
- 2 drivers → $180/driver + HST
🏁 Endurance Race Format & Rules
🕖 Arrival & Preparation
- All teams must arrive by 7:00 PM
- Each team consists of 2–6 drivers
- Once all teams have checked in, karts will be assigned by random draw
- Each kart will have a designated pit stop area
🏎 Practice Session
- From 7:00 PM to 7:50 PM, drivers will have time to:
- Familiarize themselves with their kart
- Learn the track layout
- All drivers are encouraged to use this session to prepare for race conditions
🚦 Race Start
- The race will begin promptly at 8:00 PM
- This is a 2-hour endurance race
🔄 Driver Changes & Pit Stops
- Drivers must rotate in 10-minute intervals
- Karts will be called into the pit using remote dashboard light signals
- Pit sequence will follow this order:
- Karts 1–4 pit first
- Followed by 5–8, then continuing in sequence
- A total of 12 mandatory pit stops is required per team
🚨 Pit Stop Procedure:
- The incoming driver must be ready and waiting as the kart enters the pit
- The exiting driver:
- Assists with a smooth transition
- Helps secure the incoming driver’s seat belt
- Teams may only release their kart when:
- The pit judge gives clearance
- All safety requirements are fully met
- The pit judge will signal when it is safe to re-enter the track
🏁 Race Conclusion
- At the end of the 2-hour race, all teams must return to the pit in their original kart order (1–16)
📊 Scoring & Results
- Final standings will be determined by the top three average lap times
🏆 Awards
- 🥇 First Place Team:
- Gym membership for each driver
- Team photo featured on a track banner
- 1st place medals
- 🥈🥉 Second & Third Place Teams:
- Team photo delivered via email
- 2nd and 3rd place medals
About The GTP Go-Karts
- The GTP go-karts are powered by reliable 9hp Honda engines and feature a wet clutch system that operates automatically.
- Hydraulic brakes provide smooth, responsive stopping with minimal effort.
- Rack-and-pinion steering allows for precise control and effortless handling through sharp turns.
- For enhanced visibility and safety, each kart is equipped with headlights for night racing.
- Tail lights that signal braking to drivers behind.
- Side-view mirrors make lane changes more confident and controlled.
- A remote light integrated into the dashboard enables clear communication between the team and the driver.
Safety and comfort are top priorities.
- Drivers are secured with 3-point push-button seat belts featuring auto-retracting mechanisms for quick and easy use.
- The fibreglass body fully surrounds the driver, offering maximum protection, while the ergonomic seating position ensures a comfortable ride.
Getting in and out is simple, with an easy-enter/exit design that allows drivers to lift themselves up using the side panels.
The Big Race - Schedule
Download THE BIG RACE APP to access schedules and sign up for
scheduled races, keep track of your best times and other race related info!