MRP CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

SCHEDULE / RULES & REGIONAL SERIES DETAILS

At Michiana raceway Park, we offer a variety of ways to come RACE WITH US – regardless of your age or experience levels! If you are brand new, be sure to visit our SCHOOLS section to learn more about getting started in karting…. otherwise, we offer GROUP RENTALS or our regional series, the MRP CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. See series rules, regulations and details below.

RACE DAY FORMAT & SCHEDULE

9:00-10:00AM – Practice (5 min sessions)

10:15AM – Drivers Meeting

10:45 – Qualifying (6 min sessions)

11:15 – Class One Race #1 (15 laps)

11:45 – Class Two Race #1 (15 laps)

12:00-1:00 – Track Closed / Rock karts Racing by appointment. Get a group of 5 or more and book it.

1:00 – Class One Race #2 (15 laps)

1:30 – Class Two Race #2 (15 laps)

Additional Notes:

  • Practice sessions will rotate between Class One and Class Two. The number of sessions will be as many as can be ran in the designated hour.
  • Race #1 will lined up by the qualifying results. Race #2’s lineup will be determined by an inversion of the top-6 finishers from Race #1.
  • If the same driver wins both races, they will receive a 1-point championship bonus for the sweep.
  • Mid-season and Championship races will ran straight-up by qualifying results, will be 20 laps in length and will be ran for double points.

2023 MRP Club race dates

  • Race 1 – May 7 Track A

  • Race 2 – June 4 Track B w/ Horseshoe

  • Race 3 – June 25 Track C W/o Horseshoe

  • Race 4 – July 9 Track A

  • Race 5 – July 23 Track B w/o horseshoe

  • Race 6 – August 13 Track C w/horseshoe

  • Race 7 – August 27 Track A

  • Race 8 – September 10 Track B w/ horseshoe

  • Each Date consists of two races. The best 13 of 16 races are totaled for points. Points start at the time of Membership purchase.

    Class structure

    LO 206 light 340 wt. (age of 14 required)
    Rotax Sr. Light 380 lbs.
    LO 206 Heavy 375

    Rotax Sr. Masters (Heavy) 440 lbs.
    Hoosier Tire pricing. $249 tax included
    Rain tires $269 tax included.

    Request membership forms at g.lobaugh@gmail.com
    Or text/call 269 720 9196

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The MRP Club intends to follow the previous years format :

Gates open at 7:30 Eastern Time Registration ends at 8:30 am.

Race tires to be purchased from MRP Pro shop

Practice starts at 9 am. Drivers must be registered to practice.

Each Sunday event listed above will have two individual points races. One in the morning, and one in the afternoon.

The best 13 of 16 races count toward year end points.

please email any questions or requests to g.lobaugh@gmail.com or text 269 720 9196 for faster service.

Garry and Diane Lobaugh remain owners and operators of Michiana Raceway Park. MRP Motorsport the distribution company is a separate entity located in Baroda, Michigan.

Thank you all past and current members. All dates are subject to change.

RULES & REGULATIONS

The 2023 MRP Championship Series race day format will consist of two races, which will count for points. The 2023 championship will consist of 16 total races, with 13 of those counting towards the final championship standings. In order to accumulate points, one must be a member of the MRP Club $65 per person. Your points start counting from the date you fill out and pay for your application.

RULES & REGULATIONS

  • There will be strict Code of Conduct requirements for the safety and enjoyment of our racers.
  • There will be strict Code of Conduct requirements for the safety and enjoyment of our racers. Your guests are part of your race team and their poor conduct may penalize standing. All parties entering the property are required to purchase and display an insurance wrist band (pit pass)
  • Track Specific Sporting Regulations. We follow TAG USA and the LO 206 cup regional series rules (see a handout at the front counter for this information).
  • Spec Tire Rule & Marking
    • Tires must be pre-ordered through MRP by contacting Garry at our Three Oaks location (269) 720 9196 by cell or text) no later than 1 week before the scheduled event.
  • Fuel mix and oil is stated as per the rule books. Track 93 BP no ethanol fuel is available at the track for purchase.

LO206 Class will follow 2023 region Cup Rules. NOTE: We are NOT enforcing the revised ruling of the clutch drum. There may be other exceptions. Stay tuned for updates. Fuel is available at the track. It is a 91 octane no ethanol BP product.

Anyone requested to turn their engine over for tech inspection and fails to do so will be eliminated from the event and future races at our property.

Tires for each class will be as follows:

LO206 —> Hoosier R70 ($249 tax included)
Rotax —> Hoosier R70 ($249 tax included)

Wet (Both Classes) Hoosier Rain $269.00

2-week advance order for rains is required to allow for shipping

CLASS WEIGHT:

  • LO206 light — 340 lbs
  • LO206 heavy- 375 lbs.
  • ROTAX Sr Light — 380 Lbs.
  • ROTAX HEAVY — 450 LBS
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POINT SYSTEM

Scoring points toward the MRP Championship Series is based on the following system.

1st Place – 50 points

2nd Place – 47 points

3rd Place – 44 points

4th Place – 43 points

5th Place – 42 points

6th Place – 40 points

7th Place – 38 points

8th Place – 36 points

9th through the remaining positions will drop by 1 point per position.

BONUS POINTS MAY BE SCORED BY THE FOLLOWING SCENARIOS:

  • Fast Qualifier for EACH CLASS = 1 Bonus Point
  • If a Driver SWEEPS both races of the day (wins both events) – they receive 1 Bonus
    Point

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