The 2009 Rotax Grand National Introduces a Cash Prize 4 Hour Le Mans Style Endurance Race

July 30, 2009 – Palm Springs, CA – The official Rotax Grand National is offering competitors a new challenge and an opportunity to win cash before the opening ceremony even begins. In a continuing effort to make the Grand National the best karting event of the year, SSC Racing has added a 4 hour endure with Cash Prizes to the Grand National schedule.

The Rules
- 4 Hour Race
- Teams of 3-4 Drivers- Parents, Mechanics, and other Family members are welcome to drive
- 20 Senior Teams Maximum- 1 Senior Kart per Team
- 10 Junior Teams Maximum- 1 Junior Kart per Team
- Le Mans Style Running Start
- Most Laps Completed Wins
- Teams must have a set of unused tires. Tires not included, but you will need new set tires in order to last the entire 4 hours
- Drivers on each team will be numbered and must run in the same order
- Cash Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams in each class
- Entry fee includes fuel and oil for the race
- Low Entry Fee of only $293 per team, equal to $73.25 per driver for a 4 person team


Patrick Stevenson the Rotax Program Director says “The purpose of this portion of the event is to give the racers, their support team, and their families an opportunity to get out of the track and have some fun before the intensity of the Grand National begins. This has never been done before at a Rotax Grand National and with a successful run this year it could become a permanent addition to future races. I look forward to finally seeing the teams of people that support our drivers getting a chance to let loose on the track behind the wheel of kart.”

Registration for the Enduro is currently open on the Grand National registration site (http://www.rmaxchallenge.com link to registration page under 09 Grand National or at http://www.kart-events.com ). Entry fees are $293 per team which includes gas and oil for the events. For more information contact Patrick Stevenson.