Scholarship Opportunity for Karters!

[KBruSBRS]

It's 2011 Karting Scholarship Shootout time!!!.... Okay well time for the announcement, at least.




Skip Barber Racing School Announces the 2011 Karting Scholarship Shootout

In December 2010, forty-four aspiring race car drivers competed in Formula Skip Barber Race cars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for racing scholarships for the 2011 season. This winter, Skip Barber Racing School will offer this opportunity once again to karters hoping to work their way up the motorsport ranks. November 3-6, 2011, the 15th annual Skip Barber Racing School Karting Scholarship Shootout will return to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Previously open to karters as well as entry-level race car drivers, this event will now be exclusively for karters with no professional auto racing experience and no Skip Barber Racing School race event experience. By limiting the field to strictly karters, Skip Barber Racing School returns to the core commitment of providing scholarship opportunities for karters to work their way up through the levels of motorsport through the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development ladder.

Judged by a panel of motorsports experts, these karters will go through a series of tests both on and off the race track. The expert panel will evaluate each driver on their on-track performance as well as how they present themselves and effectively listen to and apply feedback. The winners of the Karting Scholarship Shootout will receive scholarship funds to compete in future Skip Barber Racing School race series events. An integral part of the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development ladder, Skip Barber Racing School allows racers to advance through the system of race schools and race series with the possibility of earning scholarships at the conclusion of each championship.

The cost for the event will remain at $2,199. Eligible karters can only participate in a maximum of 12 days of Skip Barber Racing School Advanced Activities. For full details, visit the Karting Scholarship Shootout page or call your Series Advisor today at 811.221.1131.

In 1998, 17 year old Ryan Hunter-Reay became one of the first winners of the Skip Barber Racing School Karting Shootout Scholarship."It was an easy choice, really," said Hunter-Reay when discussing his choice to participate in the Karting Shootout."You're able to compete against the best drivers in equal equipment. Then when you added in all the coaching, and track time it's a no brainer." Other Scholarship Shootout winners include A.J. Allmendinger (NASCAR Sprint Cup), Connor De Phillippi (Star Mazda), Alexander Rossi (GP3), Sage Karam (USF2000), and Spencer Pigot (USF2000). Skip Barber Racing School has also launched the careers of Marco Andretti (IndyCar Series), Joel Miller (Indy Lights), and Conor Daly (Indy Lights, GP3).

[dalyduo]

When are they going to have the masters and grand masters karting shoot out?

John Pew would be first in line with Michael Auriemma right behind him.

[cdh]

Masters Shootout - Yes! But we'll haul out the paintball gun equipped R/T's and make it a proper shootout
KBru, I moved this to top forum, it's a major Skip deal, good luck all

[KBruSBRS]

Originally Posted by cdh

Masters Shootout - Yes! But we'll haul out the paintball gun equipped R/T's and make it a proper shootout
KBru, I moved this to top forum, it's a major Skip deal, good luck all

haha oooooo I was thinking a lawn mower shootout, but paintball gun equipped R/T's is WAY better!!!

And thanks!

[cdh]

Originally Posted by KBruSBRS

haha oooooo I was thinking a lawn mower shootout, but paintball gun equipped R/T's is WAY better!!!

We'll have to be sure Duke understands it's paintball guns only

OK, sorry for the hijack

[GT-Subject]

Originally Posted by cdh

We'll have to be sure Duke understands it's paintball guns only

OK, sorry for the hijack

I am sure he would want his R/T equiped with an MP15!!

BTW Nice Media release Kelly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[angusdad]

i've already sent in my application for my son! IMVHO (in my very humble opinion) I think Skip Barber is doing a GREAT thing by returning the scholarship program to pure karters.

[dalyduo]

I agree completely.

Originally Posted by angusdad

i've already sent in my application for my son! IMVHO (in my very humble opinion) I think Skip Barber is doing a GREAT thing by returning the scholarship program to pure karters.

[KBruSBRS]

Great to hear!! Of course, some of those who are now ineligible disagree, but we're working on trying (key word trying) to put something together for the racers (not karters) as well with a bigger prize. This way the competition is more fair as the karters/racers will be competing against their own class.

Originally Posted by dalyduo

I agree completely.

[angusdad]

Angus' application was accepted for the karting shootout! He's really excited and I signed him up for another 2-day, this time at Laguna Seca to learn the track before the shootout.

[dalyduo]

Awesome news... Smart move and thanks for the update!

[KBruSBRS]

Awards and Rules announced for the 2011 Skip Barber Racing School Karting Scholarship Shootout

Lakeville, Conn. (Jun. 23). November 3-6, 2011, the 15th Annual Skip Barber Racing School Karting Scholarship Shootout will return to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. For an entry fee of $2,500, the next generation of race car drivers will have the opportunity to compete for $135,200 in scholarships for the 2012 race season.

Observed by a panel of motorsports experts, thirty karters will be coached as they go through a series of tests both on and off the race track. The expert panel will evaluate each driver on their on-track performance as well as how they present themselves off track and effectively listen and apply feedback. Participants will also take part in seminars involving media training, driver product development and sponsorship. Competitors will also gain exposure from the event, with constant media coverage of the shootout.
Previously open to karters as well as entry-level race car drivers, this event will now be exclusively for karters with no professional auto racing experience and no Skip Barber Racing School race event experience. For racers who are overqualified to participate in the Karting Scholarship Shootout, a separate shootout event, The Skip Barber Race Series Champion Shootout, will take place on the same weekend, aimed for participants in the Summer or Winter Race Series.

By limiting the field to strictly karters, Skip Barber Racing School returns to the core commitment of providing scholarship opportunities for karters to advance through the levels of motorsport using the Skip Barber Racing School ladder and also the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development ladder. An integral part of the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development ladder, Skip Barber Racing School allows racers to advance through the system of race schools and race series with the possibility of earning scholarships at the conclusion of each championship.

The winner of the Karting Scholarship Shootout will receive a scholarship to compete in the full 2012 Skip Barber Race Series of their choice. The other top nine drivers will receive scholarship funds to compete in 2012 Skip Barber Race Series events. At the end of the year, competitors of the Race Series will have the opportunity to participate in the Skip Barber Race Series Champion Shootout, with the grand prize being a scholarship to compete in the full 2013 USF2000 race season.

Karting Scholarship Shootout Awards:
1st place: Full 2012 Skip Barber Race Series Season
2nd place: $30,000 Race Series Scholarship
3rd place: $26,000 Race Series Scholarship
4th place: $20,000 Race Series Scholarship
5th place: $15,200 Race Series Scholarship
6th place: $10,000 Race Series Scholarship
7th place: $10,000 Race Series Scholarship
8th place: $8,000 Race Series Scholarship
9th place: $8,000 Race Series Scholarship
10th place: $8,000 Race Series Scholarship
*All scholarships funds are spread out over each race event throughout the course of the 2012 season, and cannot be applied to only a few select events.

Minimum eligibility:		Maximum eligibility:
1) Current outdoor karting experience		1) No Professional racing experience
2) Skip Barber Racing School 3 Day Racing School, or two Advanced Activity days prior to Shootout.		2) No Skip Barber Racing School racing experience
		3) Participants must be 25 years old or younger at the date of the shootout
		3) Maximum of 12 Advanced Activity from the 2010 to 2011 Skip Barber Karting Scholarship Shootout Note: For the 2012 Skip Barber Karting Scholarship Shootout, the maximum amount of Advanced Activity days allowed between the 2011 and the 2012 Shootout will drop to 6.

Click here for more information, and the event application and rules.

Registration is now open. Call a Series Advisor at 800.221.1131 today. This event is limited to 30 karters, so act fast!

About Skip Barber Racing School
For 36 years, Skip Barber Racing School LLC, the leader in high performance driving and racing education has operated a fully integrated system of racing schools, driving schools, racing championships, corporate events and OEM events across North America. Skip Barber Racing School is offered at more than 20 of America�s most prestigious race tracks. Skip Barber Racing School provides entry-level, equal car championships. The athletes are given media exposure, expert coaching, on-track arrive and drive experience, financial awards and motorsport scholarships. The reason many people choose to race with Skip Barber Racing is because they know it is the place where the stars of tomorrow begin their careers. The Skip Barber Racing School launched the auto racing careers of Ryan Hunter-Reay, Marco Andretti, Scott Speed, Jeff Gordon, A.J. Allmendinger, Raphael Matos, Spencer Pigot and many more.

[angusdad]

the news just keeps getting better and better! this new system really gives these young racers the time to develop.