Newton Kart Klub News Page


all bolt on weights must be painted white and have a 5/16 bolt minimum and be pinned

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Nightly Payout will begin on April 27th and a posting of how much and to what classes will posted very soon.

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Race Director News:

Jeff Jones will not be race director at Newton Kart Klub in 2008 ..I have accepted the position of youth director and tech director for the 2008 season ... This means i will be director for all youth classes (kid kart,putt putt,jr animal and jr 1 and 2 classes).
I also will be able to devote much more time to teching all classes . Tech will be more strict this year and each class will be checked every race nite.
I am looking forward to working with all the kids and parents and having more time to do proper tech for all classes . I welcome any input or suggestions.

Thanks , Jeff Jones

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Tire Prepping is legal at Newton for 2008


Special Tire Rule for 2008 below
No Tire Prepping of any kind will be allowed in Putt Putt or Kid Kart Classes.

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Exciting new things are happening at Newton this season.
In brief below is highlight of what is coming to the track( see schedule for more info )

7 Race NKK Speedway Karting Series - see schedule
7 Race Iowa State Speedway Karting Championship Series
11 Race Iowa Winged Outlaw Series
3rd Annual Ed Peterson Memorial Race May 23rd - 25th 2008
1st Annual US Speedway Challenge July 5th 2008
Winged Outlaw Nationals - August 1st - 3rd

Newton has also purchased a AMB computerized transponder scoring and timing system to bring the professionalism of the NKK racing program to highest level.

Many new things are happening and many things are staying the same for 2008, we have listened to the Racers & Sponsors during the off season and want to continue to hear from you during the upcoming 2008 season on what's good / what's bad and what we might be able to do better to keep improving the Newton Track and the programs it supports or provides.
Keep watching the website for the latest additions - at this time the website is changing daily.

Every racer must have a Transponder - Transponder rental fee $5.00 1 class ( $7.00 for 2 classes $9.00 for 3 and up classes per event ) , anyone renting a transponder will need to have a transponder holder $10.00

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2008 Karting Class Fee's:
Putt Putt / Kid Kart    - $20.00
Juniors                      - $25.00
Adults                       - $35.00

Pit Pass fee's $14.00 ( anyone in the pts requires a pit pass )
Spectator fee's over 10 yrs old $5.00
Reserved Parking fee's for all season including major events - $75.00 ( Contact Us )
Reserved Parking fee's Ed Peterson Memorial Race only - $50.00 ( Contact Us )

NKK Series race Numbers are $10.00 for first class and $5.00 for each additional class

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New pit layout and track changes - ( click on smaller image below to see larger view )

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2008 NKK Karting Series - Class Information , weights , restrictor's, ages etc. etc. - Click Here

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Explanation of how NKK Karting Series Points are calculated - Click Here

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Have questions ? Jeff Jones Race Director (Tech / Rule) Inquiry form - Click Here

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Special thanks to the Martin Family and Lemar Industries, Billy Bell Family and Billy Bell House Moving, Rex Hewitt Family and Hewitt Excavation along with many other people teaming up to make NEWTON the finest, fastest and fairest dirt speedway racing facility in the Midwest!

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Vermeer employees helping to construct water lines in track infield. Thank You Vermeer corp.

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" Our Champion has crossed the finish line and taken the checkered flag "

Ed Peterson
June 17, 1936 - December 17, 2005
Comments For Ed's Family -
Click Here
Link to obituary in Des Moines Register -
Click Here