Reserving Your Pit Spot
As always, the toughest part for the SKUSA staff in organizing large events each year is pit layout and fitting everyone into the paddock! This year is no different, as our SummerNationals event at New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle takes shape. ALL RACERS or TEAM OWNERS can do their part now by reserving the space they will need (as well as encouraging all drivers to get pre-registered for the event -- before their classes cap out at 44).
If you know EXACTLY how much space you will need for your pit spot, please email a complete PDF drawing (no jpg photos, please) to
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. Emailed pit requests will be replied to with a confirmation upon receipt from Stan.
The prices of all pit spots are as follows:
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$.50/SF for spaces 1-178 (BLUE NUMBERS)
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Absolutely NO RVs in pits 1-114 - Toy Haulers allowed
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$.40/SF for spaces 179-218 (RED NUMBERS)
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$.30/SF for spaces 219-328 (BLACK NUMBERS)
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$300 for RV spaces RV-1 to RV-5 (20x40’, no hookups – see map, left side)
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$100 to Camp in your Toy Hauler/Trailer -- PLUS the pit space cost
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$25 for trailer storage within the facility
The above prices are for your stay on site for the week of SummerNationals only (7/23 thru 7/28). For the cost of pit and RV spaces 1 thru 5 for events prior to 7/25 or after 7/30, please contact New Castle Motorsports Park for additional information. However:
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For those who choose to attend any testing or practice the weekend before, SKUSA will work with New Castle Motorsports Park to do their best to assure you have the same space for the time you are there. Obviously, this requires you to submit your pit request early, and with this request in writing, in order to be accommodated. Pit and/or RV space requests received after 7/15 will not be able to reserve the same space for both events and will be expected to move to a designated staging area for pitting starting on or before 7/21. NO EXCEPTIONS!
NOTE: As always, the event and class sponsors will receive priority pit spot placement, so be sure to note on your pit request if you are a confirmed sponsor or send an email immediately to
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if you’d like information on becoming one.
Superkarts! USA and New Castle Motorsports Park will do everything possible to assure that you can retain your space for your entire stay of multiple events. However, there are NO GUARANTEES.
The paddock area will be rows of pit spots 10’W x 50’D, 10’W x 40’D and 10W’ x 30’D, so your drawing should reflect multiples of these areas. Please also specify your top 3 choices for the pit spot locations you prefer (i.e., 23-27, 133-136, etc), based on the pit map posted below. We will do our best to accommodate you.
Here are THE ITEMS TO INCLUDE ON YOUR PIT REQUEST DRAWING:
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Full layout – with dimensions in feet – of your total pit area. PLEASE BE EXACT, AND DO NOT REQUEST MORE SPACE THAN YOU TRULY NEED. You will probably NOT be able to add space when you arrive. NOTE: The only electrical outlets active in the pits for this event will be for RV spaces RVE-1 thru RVE-30. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Include space for trailer tongue, pull out generators and trailer doors (side and rear). Allow room to get the karts or other materials in and out of the doors.
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Assume that three sides of your pit spot are fixed positions with no access. Show us how you plan on entering and exiting your pit space with your kart(s) – in relation to the pit runners shown on the map.
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Include where tents will go, trailers, E-Z ups, VIP area, etc. NOTE: Toy Haulers will be allowed in the pits; however, if you are camping in it, a $100 camping fee will be charged in addition to the cost of the pit space. All other campers/RV’s will need to be parked in the designated RV area – NO Exceptions! See below for more info about overnight camping.
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Tell us whether or not you’ll be renting a tent, bringing your own, or both (with notes on your drawing). See below for vendor info. Please note: your pit spot must accommodate an extra 5’ feet around your tent for the stakes.
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NOTE: a 20x20’ tent does not fit in a 20x20’ space, allow room for the way you will secure it. Also, the generator or air conditioner you rented does not reside in the fire lane behind your pit space. Your slide-out generator, exhaust pipe, and trailer doors all must be contained within your designated pit space!
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Include a team name and a list of the drivers that will be pitting in the spot. NOTE: Please send your pit map when it is absolutely final. All drivers MUST be registered for the race before SKUSA will confirm your pit spot location. In the event that there are multiple teams in one pit area, a designated team manager/ representative must be named as the person responsible for tent and trailer placement. We will NOT park teams on site unless and until ALL trailers are present -- or unless the team manager is present (this is the only exception).
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Teams that want to guarantee they are pitted next to or near each other MUST submit their pit request as ONE COMPLETE REQUEST to SKUSA all together with a specific note on each section of the drawing, initialed by person submitting the request telling us that preference. NOTE: Following this process will allow us to achieve this goal, but may reduce the ability to fulfill specific locations due to size. If this is being requested by a sponsor, the sponsor must submit the request and be responsible for the entire pit invoice. We will do our best to accommodate.
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Include on BOTH your drawing and the email message your contact name and best daytime contact info -- phone and email address (mobile number, PLEASE! Not just shop number).
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Please add a note to your pit request with your arrival date.
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NOTE: NO passenger vehicles will be allowed in the pits, so please do not include them in your layout. Pit space is at a premium!
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VIP parking will be available to sponsors (2 vehicles per team). Passes can be obtained at the time you are parked. See Mike or Stan.
We will be in touch within 24-48 hours of your emailed request to confirm that each pit spot reservation submitted has been received. Then we will contact you and secure payment with you when we have you placed on the pit map.
On-Site Camping/RV Parking Reservations at NCMP
Overnight camping in RV’s and motorhomes will again be allowed at this event in designated spaces -- Here are more RV camping specifics:
RV Spaces with Electric
Campers who wish to rent RV spaces with electric hook ups (RVE 1-30) need to contact New Castle Motorsports Park for reservations.
They can be reached at 765-987-8090.
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RV spaces are strictly for camping only (RVE-1 to RVE-30 and RV-1 to RV-5). Pit spaces are available in front and behind the RV area if you wish to pit close to your RV.
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RVs are also allowed to camp / pit in any of the RED (179 to 218) or BLACK (219 to 328) pit spaces at a charge of per square foot rate plus a $100 camping fee.
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Campers who wish to be placed next to each other need to submit the request as one and define who is to be invoiced for the spaces. SKUSA will do their best to accommodate all requests.
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An RV camping request needs to include a brief description of RV type and size. RV spaces RV-1 thru RV-5 can only accommodate an RV with a maximum 30’ wheelbase.
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A drawing showing door, tip outs and canopies is required.
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Sleeping in Toy Haulers will be allowed in the pit rows for this event at a price of $100 per trailer (in addition to the pit spot price), so please add this note to your pit request.
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NOTE: RV spaces RV-1 thru RV-5 do not have power hook-ups. All generators operating in the pit and RV area must conform to National Park Services Guidelines with regards to decibel noise level at all times. (60 dBA @ 50’ under load)
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ALL RVs and campers are required to have support pads for the vehicle's jacks.
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Each RV space is allowed to park ONE vehicle on the space providing the vehicle and RV fit completely within the rented RV space. A parking pass for the vehicle must be obtained at the time of placement.
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There WILL be a service available for RV draining and potable water refilling on site. Please contact New Castle Motorsports Park for info and service reservations.
Tents
The EXCLUSIVE rental tent vendor for this event will be Dustin Dishman. Call (317) 223-7965 to get tent options, pricing and to make arrangements. Their estimated tent price is approx. $.60/SF for tent canopies, and approx. $1/LF for walls. An additional fee for set-up may be required by the tent company, so talk directly to them about your tent needs. NOTE: You will want to confirm your pit size and location with the SKUSA office prior to finalizing your tent rental, although it’s a good idea to check tent availability, space requirements and pricing right away in order to submit the most accurate pit layout. THEY ARE ALSO THE EXCLUSIVE VENDOR FOR RENTAL ITEMS LIKE TABLES, CHAIRS, AND FLOORING FOR YOUR PIT SPOT. Please contact them immediately with any needs for these items.
Rental Equipment
Teams who choose to rent ANY other items (for example, generators or air conditioners) must include this information with the pit request – or an email to
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when booked. Company name and a copy of the company’s certificate of insurance must be provided to Stan prior to any equipment being delivered/installed.
Exclusive Food Concessions & Catering
In the New Castle tradition to continue to improve the facility, this year is without exception. A complete and expansive addition to the Racer’s Grill has now enabled the facility to accommodate a complete catering service for teams along with the normal walk up orders that now includes fresh baked pizza! There will be a food concession stand on site serving breakfast and lunch all 4 days of this event (Thurs 7/25 thru Sun 7/28). For teams who wish to arrange to have meals catered in their tent for their team, call Esteina at: 317-462-3413 or email
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. VIEW CATERING MENU. Advanced orders are highly recommended.
Strict Fire Codes
SKUSA has strict rules regarding fire extinguishers and fuel for this event. All pits must have a fire extinguisher – one for every 400SF of pit area (min 5lbs, type ABC) – that is visible and accessible at all times. SKUSA also require a 20-lb fire extinguisher for each trailer over 20-ft in length.
NO fuel is allowed to be brought into this event (except a small amount of generator fuel, no more than 5 gallons per trailer). All race and practice fuel and oil will need to be purchased from New Castle Motorsports Park on site. All trailers will be inspected prior to pit placement to assure compliance.
Schedule
Pit move-in will be handled per the schedule posted and must be completed by the end of the day Wednesday 7/24, as practice starts Thursday morning 7/25 at 10:00am. Some teams may arrange to park early, if in town for testing or racing prior. Again, please add a note to your pit request with your arrival date. Move-out will begin Sunday night 7/28 after the final CHECKERED FLAG, but preferably after the final podium presentation. All trailers will need to be out of the pits by end of day Monday 7/29. Rental tent tear-down: Monday, 7/29.
Trailer Storage
If you have a trailer that will be used for transporting karts and equipment only, and does not need to be parked inside of the pit area, there will be a $25 fee (to SKUSA) to store it in a secured outer lot of this facility. Please add that note to your pit spot request to give SKUSA advanced notice. (Garage customers excluded.)
See you in New Castle!
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