For Immediate Release: Sunday March 27th, 2022
It’s back! Building off the instant success of similar events run back in 2018/2019. Goodwood Kartways is pleased to announce another grueling endurance event to start off the 2022 Canadian karting season. The second edition of the ‘Goodwood 500’ will put racers, both pro and amateur, on track for 500-minutes of intense racing; rain, snow or sunshine.
The event will utilize a brand NEW fleet of Intrepid Race Line karts, putting racers on equal equipment and providing a full arrive and drive opportunity. Teams of 4 to 8 drivers will compete for 500 minutes on the full Goodwood Kartways circuit, featuring multiple pit stops, wheel-to-wheel racing and cash prizes.
As witnessed back in 2019, putting together the right team of drivers will pay dividends. Given the unpredictable conditions that the month of April will present, keeping all four wheels of the kart on track will make all the difference. The race lead changed often during the first half of that event as the pressure built up. In addition, a change of driver wasn’t always seamless when the new driver entered onto a track completely different from their previous session.
The event will take place on Saturday, April 9 with all action taking place at Goodwood Kartways. The day will kick-off with a drivers briefing, kart raffle, official weigh-in and ballasting and pit spot allocation.
New kart break-in will be completed by each team and Open Practice will run for 30-minutes; with a hot pit for teams to allow each driver to get on track. Qualifying will feature two groups hitting the track for 10-minute sessions each to set the starting grid.
A Le Mans formation will be utilized to get the race started and begin the 500-minutes of grueling action.
At the 250-minute mark, a full-course caution will be shown. It will require a mandatory trip down pit lane, allowing for refueling and driver changes. Following the pit stops, the grid will form up for a restart to resume the second half of the race.
At the completion, a podium ceremony will celebrate the top-three teams in the Pro and Amateur categories.
“As the organizer of countless karting events over the years, I can tell you that very few events have got my blood pumping as did the ’10 Hours of Goodwood back in 2018’. Watching the race unfold brought out my competitive spirits and I couldn’t help but want to be out there competing with the others. The strategy, the twists and turns, pit stops and driver changes, the unbelievable reliability from our new fleet, the parity between drivers and equipment, winning and losing as a TEAM. These are all components that made this type of event so special. Bottom line, with the first one being so successful and the demand so high, we couldn’t wait to do it again?”
– Daniel Di Leo, Goodwood Kartways
With a Rules Package in place, the basic concept is that teams will follow a strict ‘karts must maintain original set-up’ at all time. Rules on team weight, fueling procedures, driver change process, inspection and on-track officiating will be provided to all participants within the Official Registration Package.
For more information on the ’Goodwood 500’ including information on how to enter please email daniel@goodwoodkartways.com.
Additional Goodwood 500 details
Goodwood 500 Event Schedule: Saturday, April 9, 2022
