Go Karts to race at Tri-County Race Track

      Starting Friday, May 15, there will be a different sound at historic Tri-County Race Track in the mountains of Brasstown, North Carolina. The clay oval which features 800 horse powered full bodied stock cars each Saturday night has been shaped into a quarter mile oval for the karts for thier Friday night events.

      Promoters Steve and Sandra Morris are looking forward to welcoming another group of racers to their fine facility which features scales, new seating, great track lighting and the best race track food in the Carolina’s.

      Tri-County will be running 16 different classes which will enable riders of all ages to be able to race.  Several points and big money races are planned. Andretti Steves, a world renowned kart champion and kart builder will be one of two tech inspectors as the kart program starts at the “County”. The track has electronic timing and scoring. The rules are pretty much standard and the tire rule is open. Parts an fuel will be available at the track.

      Admission to the kart races will only be at the pit gate and cost $10. The gate will open at 4 p.m.,  with racing starting at 7:30. Visit www.tricountyracetrack.com for more information about Tri-County Race Track.