The Galletta's 1WD Dirt Gas Flathead Karting
Club & Backyard Speedway's Free Video Player
Galletta's Go-Karts
60 County Route 20
Oswego, NY, USA
13126-6512
Telephone:
(315) 343-0879
or
(315) 343-4281
Directions:
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Other racing websites:
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Chris:
Matt:
Every year in mid-September, we have a HUGE Galletta's Go-Kart Klassic
Championship race, which is now at 200 laps (and averages 10-15
karts), which judging by our track size, clearly the longest karting
event in the world:
Welcome! We are a Karting Club that races
1-Wheel-Drive Gas Flathead go-karts for a Points championship every summer at Galletta's Greenhouse Backyard Kartway since the early 1990s, and
formerly a Gas Stocker division at Oswego Speedway's Kartway weekly between 2006-08. Please read on and learn more about our extremely affordable brand of highly competitive racing!
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Founded by brothers Matt and Chris Stevens in the early 1990s, Team Galletta is a karting team sponsored by Galletta's Greenhouse of Oswego, NY. Matt, Chris, and their dad, Wesley have been racing karts since 1990 and are the inventors of "clockwise gas stocker kart" (racing-modified go-karts with stock, gas, flathead motors) racing in the local area. We have a 13-kart race team that includes several backup karts that are available to be raced at both Galletta's Greenhouse Kart Speedway all Summer and formerly at Oswego Speedway's Kartway until their belligerent track operator lost his feeble little mind. Sound like fun? Join us!
This is an info page. News and updates are found on THIS page. Thank you!
Galletta's Dirt Gas Stock Karting Club - Professional Racing on a Beginner's Budget:
The Complete Journal Archives
documenting every season since 1996 and and every race since 2005:
THE GALLETTA'S
GREENHOUSE BACKYARD KARTING SPEEDWAY
ALL-TIME
WINS AND POINT STANDINGS (2000-2009):
(Abridged.
The complete
list is found here.)
Through the 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
and 2009 seasons (up to
11/8/2009).
Although Galletta's Backyard Karting Speedway
has held races since the early 1990s, our "official" points series begins
from
2000-up.
Place
Name (Karts Piloted)
All karts are Galletta-type 5hp Flathead Gas Stockers unless otherwise noted.
Note: Pictures with colored borders have profiles
Some are unauthorized/un-inspected 5.5hp-.6.5hp+ OHV; noted in red/italics.Total Points (2000-up)
Average Points Per Feature
EventFeature Events
EnteredFeature Wins
* = Ties
<=Non-WinnerKlassic
Wins
(1996-
up)Feature Win %
1
"Mighty" Matt Stevens
(Galletta's #33, 3, 6, 1, 7, 0, 2, 4, 9)
Track Champion 1996-98, 2002-0825,734.5
115.92
222
94*
10
42%
2
"Chrusher" Stevens
Chris
(Galletta's #8, 5, 4, 2, 1, 0, 3, 7, 6, 10)
Track Champion 1999-2001, 2009 (OHV -4)24,276.5
109.85
221
53**
3
24%
3
Wes "Ogre" Stevens
(Galletta's #4, 2, 5, 6, 0, 05)
[Retired from full-time racing in 2007]15,371.0
84.92
181
20
1
11%
All-Time Visiting / Non-Founding Driver Point Standings:
4
Gary Miller Sr.
(Miller #24, 24a, Galletta's #0, 1, 9)
2005 Co-Rookie of the Year7,292.5
108.84
67
5<
0
7%
5
Melissa (Gabel) Stevens
(Galletta's #80, 3, 19, 4, 2)6,394.5
127.89
50
3
0
6%
6
Flippin' Fred Collins "The Werewolf" (Galletta's #2, 7, 9)
$ = Owed6,116.5
105.46
58
2
0
3%
7
Dick Dann
(Dann #86, 68/02, Galletta's #07, 1, 4)
2006 Rookie of the Year5,517.0
119.93
46
4
0
9%
8
Rapid Russ Hockey
(Hockey #00, Galletta's #0, 9, 4, 7, 6, 1)
2008-09 Visiting Points Champion5,496.5
157.04
35
3
0
9%
9
Jason "The Hammer" Mills
(Galletta's #6, 0, 2, 1, 7, Mills #38)
$ = Owed5,494.5
93.13
59
3
0
5%
10
Rob Jimenez
(Galletta's #5, #0, #7, Pitsley #05, 10)
2005 Co-Rookie of the Year
2005-06 Visiting Points Champion5,141.0
122.40
42
1
0
2%
11
Wavin' Nick Dann
(Dann #68/02, 86,
Galletta's #7, 0, 6, 1, 5,10, 05)5,018.5
114.06
44
2
0
5%
12
Buddy Cottom
(Galletta's #7, 6, 1, 5, 4)4,727.0
163.00
29
3
0
10%
13
Fast Ed Maynes
(Maynes #18/43, 9, Galletta's #2, 10)
2004 Co-Rookie of the Year
2004 Overall Visiting Points Champion4,660.0
108.37
43
6
0
14%
14
Oscar "The Breaker" Berry
(Berry #11, 11M, Galletta's #10, 7, 3)3,241.5
111.78
29
0
0
0%
15
Ballin' Kyle Reuter
(Galletta's #5, 0, 7, 1, 24, 10, 6, Reuter #9)
2007 Rookie of the Year
2007 Visiting Points Champion2,778.5
154.36
18
3
0
17%
16
Josh Schute
(Galletta's #7, #6, #5, Pitsley #05)
$ = Owed2,652.5
110.52
24
2<
0
8%
17
Mike "MC" Howell
(Galletta's #0, 6, 9, 5, 2)
$ = Owed2,555.0
150.29
17
0
0
0%
18
Barrelin' Brian Bortel
(Galletta's #0, 5, 6, Bortel #15)2,433.5
93.59
26
2<
0
8%
19
Larry Phillips
(Phillips #04, Galletta's #9, 7, Hockey #00)
2008 Rookie of the Year2,366.5
107.57
22
1
0
5%
20
Mark Miller
(Miller 6.5hp OHV #007, Galletta's #7) (Races in modified OHV: -21)2,158.0
93.82
23
6
0
26%
21
"Bowser" Brian Galletta
(Galletta's #7, 1, 5, 4)
1999 Rookie of the Year
1999-01 & 2003 Visitors Champion2,046.0
63.94
32
2<
0
6%
22
Flyin' Ryan Coleman
(Galletta's #9, 7, 0, 24)1,918.5
147.58
13
3
0
23%
23
Gary Miller Jr.
(Miller #24, Galletta's #6)1,756.5
146.38
12
1
0
8%
24
Mike Billion
(Billion #57)
(Races in OHV -15)1,594.0
106.27
15
1
0
7%
25
Kelly Miller
(Galletta's #0, 9, 2, 7, 4, 1)1,434.5
95.63
15
0
0
0%
26
Kenny Meynes
(Maynes #20, #18, Galletta's #1, 2, 7)1,346.0
103.54
13
0
0
0%
27
Adam Barlow
(Galletta's #1, 7, 0)1,336.5
83.53
16
0
0
0%
28
Tom Culeton " Fast-Flippin'Tommy Gun" (Galletta's #2)
2002 Rookie of the Year
2002 Visitor's Champion1,273.5
67.03
19
4
0
21%
29
Jesse Vivlemore
(Galletta's #0, 5, 6, 5, 1, 3, 01)
1994 Rookie of the Year1,250.0
73.23
17
0
0
0%
30
Tim Galletta
(Galletta's #7, 9, 2)
2009 Rookie of the Year1,186.0
169.43
8
0
0
0%
31
The late Dan Murdock
(Galletta's #1)
2004 Co-Rookie of the Year
2004 Visiting Summer Points Champion1,106.5
73.77
15
2
0
13%
32
Missy Berry
(Berry #11m, Galletta's #10, 2)979.5
97.95
10
0
0
0%
33
George Russell
(Galletta's #2, 1, 0)876.0
175.20
5
0
0
0%
34
Billy Kuykendell
(Galletta's #6, #1, Pitsley #05)
$ = Owed834.0
119.14
7
1*
0
14%
35
"Win-Or-Bust" Neil Gosch
(Gosch #44, Galletta's #?)
(Races in OHV -10)821.0
68.42
12
1
0
8%
36
(Galletta's #7, #1, #0) (OHV -1)792.0
79.20
10
0
0
0%
37
Kenny Lindsley III
(Galletta's #2, #1, #0)790.5
98.81
8
0
0
0%
38
Eddie Scruton
(Scruton #12, Galletta's #6, 1)785.0
112.14
7
0
0
0%
39
"DJ" David Barnes
(Galletta's #7, 2)767.0
51.13
15
0
0
0%
40
Rick Maynes
(Maynes #9, Galletta's #1)712.5
89.06
8
0
0
0%
41
Shadoe Russell
(Russell #26, Galletta's #1, 2)673.0
134.60
5
0
0
0%
42
Shane Miller
(Miller #32, Galletta's #?)
(Races in OHV -7)667.5
38.50
9
0
0
0%
44
Bob Piazza
(Piazza #11)598.0
85.43
7
0
0
0%
45
John "JP" Stepien
(Galletta's #0)587.5
146.88
4
0
0
0%
46
Ken Lindsley II
(Galletta's #7, #2, #9)578.5
96.42
6
0
0
0%
47
Duke Patterson
(Galletta's #1, #0)568.0
142.00
4
0
0
0%
48
Matthew Fry
(Galletta's #2)
2003 Co-Rookie of the Year544.5
108.90
5
1
0
20%
49
(Galletta's #5, 1)527.5
48.00
11
0
0
0%
50
Dan Lupa
(Galletta's #1, 5)523.0
52.30
10
0
0
0%
51
Thomas Murray Jr.
The late
(Murray #29, Galletta's #6, 7)507.5
101.50
5
0
0
0%
52
Chad Leroy
(Galletta's #7)474.0
237.00
2
0
0
0%
53
Sean Stevens
(Galletta's #7, 1, 6)461.0
51.22
9
0
0
0%
54
Richard Hockey
(Galletta's #9)449.0
224.50
2
0
0
0%
55
Chris Stockham
(Galletta's #5, 1, 9)441.0
441.00
1
0
0
0%
56
Kevin Galletta
(Galletta's #9, 0)417.0
104.25
4
0
0
0%
57
John Fellows
(Fellows #14) (OHV -3)406.0
81.20
5
0
0
0%
58
Mike Phinney
(Galletta's #6, 9)404.0
404.00
1
0
0
0%
59
JD Davis
(Miller #24)390.0
390.00
1
0
0
0%
60
Collin Miller
(Galletta's #0)370.0
370.00
1
0
0
0%
61
Dan Alnutt
(Galletta's #1, 6)362.5
60.42
6
0
0
0%
62
Randy Platt
(Galletta's #6)
2003 Co-Rookie of the Year353.5
88.38
4
0
0
0%
63
Tim Donovan
(Galletta's #7)348.5
69.70
5
0
0
0%
64
Crashin' Howard Seabrook
(Seabrook #28, Galletta's #1)339.0
67.80
5
0
0
0%
65
(Galletta's #5, 0, 6, 7)324.5
40.56
8
0
0
0%
66
Cameron Rowe
(Galletta's #2, 6)
2001 Rookie of the Year319.5
39.90
8
1>
0
13%
67
Andy Berry
(Galletta's #7, 6)312.0
104.00
3
0
0
0%
68
Jeff Tetro
(Galletta's #2, 7, 6)305.0
76.25
4
0
0
0%
69
(Galletta's #?)303.5
50.60
6
0
0
0%
70
Dan Woodard
(Woodard #61/5)
(-1 Stock OHV 6.5hp)289.5
72.38
4
0
0
0%
71
Wayne Milliken
(Team Oz #11M)286.0
95.33
3
0
0
0%
72
Antion "Choch" Thomas
(Galletta's #0)274.0
274.00
1
0
0
0%
74
Chris Maynes
(Maynes #14, 9)252.0
126.00
2
0
0
0%
76
Eric Raponi
(Galletta's #2, Raponi #83)
Races in OHV -1236.0
39.33
6
0
0
0%
77
Ray "RaYzor" Castaldo
(Galletta's #1, 0, 7, 2)
1998 Rookie of the Year231.5
57.88
4
0
0
0%
78
Tony Gonyeau
Owes $
(Galletta's #1, 7, 0)
226.0
113.00
3
0
0
0%
79
Eric Syrell
(Galletta's #7, 6)
218.0
109.00
2
0
0
0%
81
Matt "Little D" Donoghue
(Galletta's #1)210.0
210.00
1
0
0
0%
82
"Stubborn" Jim Losurdo
(Galletta's #0)
[Oswego Kartway's Belligerent Operator]210.0
70.00
3
0
0
0%
84
Brian "Roads" Conzone
(Galletta's #5)180.0
180.00
1
0
0
0%
85
Bryan Haynes
(Galletta's #0)170.5
170.50
1
0
0
0%
87
Robert Clarke
(Galletta's #6, 1)162.0
81.00
2
0
0
0%
90
Soliman Barakat
(Galletta's #4, 1)144.0
72.00
2
0
0
0%
91
AJ Russell
(Galletta's #6)142.0
142.00
1
0
0
0%
94
Bob Galletta
(Galletta's #4)139.0
139.00
1
0
0
0%
96
Asaad Al-Hanini
(Galletta's #2, 7, 1)137.0
137.00
2
0
0
0%
97
Todd Sharp
(Galletta's #9)135.0
135.00
2
0
0
0%
98
Derek Woodworth
(Galletta's #6, #0)131.0
65.50
2
0
0
0%
101
Justin Bonacquisti
(Galletta's #5)130.0
130.00
2
0
0
0%
102
Josh Chetney
(Galletta's #1)124.0
124.00
2
0
0
0%
103
Justin Galletta
(Galletta's #1)123.0
123.00
1
0
0
0%
105
Austin Hicks
(Galletta's #24)118.0
118.00
2
0
0
0%
106
Gary Galletta
(Galletta's #6)115.0
115.00
1
0
0
0%
110
Andrew Miller
(Galletta's #0)108.0
108.00
1
0
0
0%
111
Nazeha Al-Hanini
(Galletta's #7)108.0
108.00
2
0
0
0%
114
Terry Miller
(Galletta's #5)106.0
106.00
2
0
0
0%
115
Jesse Newcombe
(Galletta's #4)106.0
106.00
2
0
0
0%
116
Neaiamh Al-Hanini
(Galletta's #1)104.0
104.00
2
0
0
0%
117
Ron Rowe
(Galletta's #2)101.0
101.00
1
0
0
0%
118
Josh Herscha
(Galletta's #0)100.0
100.00
2
0
0
0%
126
Zack Sawyer
(Galletta's #1)95.0
95.00
1
0
0
0%
129
Larry Dishaw
(Galletta's #2)94.0
94.00
1
0
0
0%
131
Lisa Roberts
(Galletta's #1)91.0
91.00
1
0
0
0%
135
"Transformer" Tim Sczerby
AKA "Former King of Donkey Kong"
(Galletta's #6)
(World record holder of The Donkey Kong arcade game)90.0
90.00
1
0
0
0%
138
Joe Miller
(Galletta's #1, 6, 9)87.0
43.50
2
0
0
0%
139
Brian Paul
(Galletta's #1, 7, 2)87.0
87.00
1
0
0
0%
141
Ken Pierce
(Galletta's #7)86.0
86.00
1
0
0
0%
142
Brandon Matott
(Galletta's #0)84.0
84.00
1
0
0
0%
The above list is abridged to high-scorers, special event drivers, feature winners, drivers with profiles, and Klassic drivers between 2000-up. However, it is not complete. The drivers ranked 143-201 and missing top 142 drivers are found on THIS page. And, our 2006-08 secondary track's list is on this page.
Key:
* = Includes a "tie" for Feature Win.
< = Includes "Non-Winner's Only" Feature Win.
^ = Includes rain-shortened Feature Win.
> = Includes a 1/2-lap shortened Feature Win.
Red = Majority of races in larger/since outlawed "OHV" motor + mods. All others in approved FH 5hp.
Pictures = Raced in at least one race recently, or a videotaped event (like the Galletta's Klassic).
Profiles = Regular Drivers and Klassic Competitors have driver profiles (Click on highlighted pictures).
# = Honorary points for racing in the 1990s.
All-Time Wins-Only Listing is found here.
This is an abridged listing. A COMPLETE points list is found year by year or on the
Galletta's Speedway All-Time Points page, and the All-Time Oswego Kartway Gas Stocker Points page.
We race every Sunday from June-thru-August & Saturdays from September-thru-October behind Galletta's Greenhouse! Each season begins in June on Sunday afternoons at Galletta's Kartway, and summer Thursdays/Fridays at Oswego Speedway's Dirt Oval Kartway.
This is the newcomer intro page. But for constantly updated pictures, videos, descriptions, and points standings updated after every single race, go the index page of the website, found here. (Above pic by Xtreme)
The starting lineup to some of our Galletta's Kart Klassics! You're invited to our next one!
Want to race a go-cart/go-kart and go for a seasonal points title? The join our Galletta's Go-Karts Racing Club! We race on a simple backyard race track with gas yard karts specially modified to race. Whether you're a beginner, amateur, or experienced driver, as long as you are serious and committed about giving racing a try (and not just looking to goof around for a day), then welcome to Galletta's Go-Kart Racing League located in Oswego Town, NY, USA, around 45 minutes north of Syracuse. We race stock 5-horsepower small engine karts clockwise at Galletta's Greenhouse and formerly at Oswego Speedway's dirt oval track. We reach speeds between 40-50 mph. You are invited to rent one of our competitive karts, or bring your own and race with us! For fun, not for profit, and only serious and friendly drivers! Come view our website!
Each picture clicks to the race that it is from. All pictures (unless noted) are captured stills from the DVDs of each race. Cameras by Rungnapha "Au" Stevens and Gene Galletta, captures by Chris Stevens.
A snapshot from one of our competitive Summer Points Challenge events in 2007 and 2008!
Galletta's Go-Kart Speedway is a 0.133887 mile dirt oval and can be seen from outer space! The karts take the track between 15-17 seconds per lap which averages around 30 mph (probably 45-50 mph top speed). We race between 45-175 laps per event. More-> An
The Galletta's Go-Kart Speedway from outer space sometime in Spring 2006! Thanks to Google Earth!More Galletta's Go-Karting flips, crashes and tight racing carting highlights on:
YouTube And the complete and high quality races found on this site and YouTube can be purchased in our Galletta's & Oswego Stocker Kart 2007 DVD store! and Galletta's Go-Karts 2006 DVD store!
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Where do you race: Our track is located in back of:
Galletta's Greenhouses
60 County Route 20
Oswego, NY 13126-6512
(315) 343-0879 or (315) 343-4281
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What do we race?: We race box stock-part, gas, 5hp engine Go-Karts clockwise on a dirt (or clay) oval tracks. We race single-wheel-drive karts clockwise (instead of the usual dual-wheel-drive counter-clockwise) because this way the engine is located on the outside of the kart leading to greater speeds and less sliding in the corners. In this way, we are unique, and why our type of karts are called "Clockwise Gas Stocker" karts, "Racing-Modified Yard Karts", or most specifically "Galletta-Type Racing Karts". They are NOT cheap/slow Yard Karts, and they are NOT hyper-expensive WKA-related Methanol Racing Karts. They are a hybrid of both but with the best features of; affordable, durable, and fast.Where do we race?: We race at Galletta's Greenhouse Backyard Karting Speedway, also known as John J. Galletta Memorial Karting Speedway, named after the late founder of Galletta's Greenhouse and grandfather of founder's Chris and Matt Stevens. John envisioned a kart track on the property that was not realized until shortly before his passing in the mid 1990s, when Matt and Chris each got karts and began their racing series.
Team Galletta's Go-Kart Racing Team and League race two clockwise, single-wheel-drive, Gas Stocker kart points series at the following tracks:
===============Track 1: At Galletta's Greenhouse Racing-Modified Yard Kart Speedway (www.gallettasgreenhouse.com/gokarts/)
...only on Summer Sunday late afternoons/evenings, and/or Fall Saturday afternoons. Our track is NOT a professional amusement park or raceway, it is a backyard kart track designed for recreational racing between friends, family members and making new racing friends; therefore offers absolutely NO insurance towards anybody on the property.
- If you have your own "Gas Stocker" go-kart, you can bring it and race, although we are taking $3-5 donations for the new clay that was just put on the track and maintenance thereof (Spectators can watch for free, though we offer no refreshments or restrooms).
-If you do not have your own kart and want to rent, we have 11 Galletta's Racing Team Karts (All powered by 5hp Flathead Gas Stocker motors with limited racing modifications and staggered to turn right [clockwise] due to single-wheel drive setups). Some (anywhere between none to seven) are rented out weekly for $17-20 per regular event (a 10-lap heat and a 45-lap feature), and more for longer races.
-Novices (drivers with 0-5 Galletta’s races completed) race in their own heats separate from the veterans, and ONLY if you qualify (by not causing accidents, damage to the karting equipment, or spins AND if enough karts are available), then a novice can enter the "Veteran" feature. In the feature, any visiting driver is held to a 3-cautions-and-you're-out or 1-broken-kart-and-you're-out rule. If there are not enough karts available to race in the veteran feature, you may have more than one qualifier and then a B-Main "Novice" Feature separate from the "Veteran" feature. No refunds are given if a driver gets at least 10 green laps of racing or gets less than 10 laps of racing and damages a kart or property.
===============OTHER TRACKS:
- If you have your own "Gas Stocker" go-kart (5hp, box stock parts, shaved head, and runs on gas), you can bring it and race, although the track will likely have a required fee for drivers that ranges between $15-$35 depending on the track and the program.
-If you don't have your own kart and want to rent, we have 11 Galletta's Racing Team Karts and some are rented out weekly for $5-10 per regular event (a 10 lap heat and a 25-50 lap feature; more for longer races). All Galletta’s Karts are powered by 5hp Flathead Gas Stocker motors with limited racing modifications and staggered to turn right (clockwise) due to single-wheel-drive setups. This fee is separate and an addition from the gate fees on the other track. Discounts are available to those who help load Team Galletta's karts at Galletta's Greenhouse and truck them to the other track and furthermore those who race at Galletta's on Sundays.To race on EITHER of these tracks, you are REQUIRED to have the following:
1. Sign a legally binding waiver that vows that you will not bring a lawsuit against the property owners for any injuries and/or death, no matter of negligence and/or faulty equipment.
2. Have a full-face helmet designed for racing (motorcycle, racing car, motocross or ATV; preferably DOT or Snell approved) is required. Clear visors that do not restrict vision are also required. No shaded visors past dark.
3. Full skin coverage is required (long sleeved shirt and/or jacket, full pant-legs and sturdy gloves are all required; absolutely no exposed skin must be seen while racing). Extra rib/chest/shoulder protection, elbow pads, and kneepads are all strongly preferred but not required.
4. A neck brace designed for racing is required.
5. No alcohol allowed for any driver until he/she is done racing at Oswego. Galletta's would prefer no alcohol at all. Absolutely ZERO illegal drugs allowed on either track at any time. No lit cigarettes near equipment or gas.
6. Both tracks also reserve the right to deny any person that is a hazard (to himself/herself, to property, to equipment, or to others) from being on the premises. This includes reckless behavior, reckless driving, verbal or physical fighting, intentional or repeated unintentional accidents.
7. Driver must obey all rules and regulations on each track; most of which are basic racing rules run by most reputable motorsport racing institutions. Any questions, ask the track operators, regular drivers, or read the rulebook.
Each picture clicks to the race that it is from.
When do we race?: We run on a weekly basis, which is almost always Sunday (afternoons and evenings) from June through September, and then usually Saturdays from September through October (weather permitting) every year at Galletta's. We also race USED to race every Thursday or Friday at Oswego Speedway's Dirt Kartway. We race virtually every weekend from June through October, and many times twice-per-week during the summer. We occasionally race two times per weekend and/or during the weekdays, depending on weather, holidays, local events, and racer attendance.
The name of the “Clockwise Gas Stocker” class is supposed to be AFFORDABLE STOCK, turn right because of a yard-kart motor setup, and PUMP GAS. Our class is cheaper and easier to maintain than your average Box Stock Project, or CLONE motor classes. For this reason, no driver should be using ANY racing parts unless they have been approved by all drivers and track operators, nor making significant alterations that are not approved by both, and are under the spirit of “gas stocker” rules. If not, they should just move up to another class.
Galletta’s Karting Club's Engine Rules:
- Briggs & Stratton “New style” 1990s-and-up style Flathead motor Box stock block. Absolutely NO porting or reinforcements allowed to the block unless (A) a bore for renewed life and (B) is approved by all regular competitors. No Galletta’s Team Karts have blocks altered.
- Briggs & Stratton Box Stock 1990s-and-up style carburetor and tank. The jet is box stock/standard and fixed. Absolutely ZERO alterations allowed. Drilled carbs are banned. Raptor or other racing carbs are banned due to expense. (This rule makes for a VERY even race.)
- Briggs & Stratton rods must be:
- (a) Box-Stock with vinyl dippers, OR
- (b) a Briggs & Stratton Raptor III Rod (for durability/engine safety) are allowed. Box-Stock oil dippers are banned due to durability issues. Billet rods are discouraged due to cost.
- Briggs & Stratton Box stock air breathers. Drilled air holes allowed. Racing breathers discouraged, especially for drivers under 200 lbs..
- Briggs & Stratton Cams must be "NON-SLAPPER" Cams. Cams that are currently in use:
- (A) Box stock cam allowed.
- (B) Dyno 94-SS “hot stocker” cam is allowed.
- (C) Dyno 98-3 cam is allowed (and proven to help our heavier drivers over 200 lbs.) .
- Briggs & Stratton box stock coil. No Galletta’s karts contain hot coils.
- Briggs & Stratton box stock flywheel. No Galletta’s karts have 3-4hp flywheels.
- Briggs & Stratton box stock crankshaft. Single or dual bearing allowed. Most of ours are standard, no bearings. We have no ruling for or against crankshaft types.
- Briggs & Stratton box stock Piston. Pistons/rings should be box stock standard. Boring/replacements allowed after excessive wear. (.10, .20. .30 are only allowed as the motor wears, as each motor has a life cycle.)
- Heads must start as a Briggs & Stratton box stock 5hp or 4hp head, and…
- (A) Head may be shaved for extra horsepower. All Galletta's Karts have hand-shaved heads via sandpaper and drills. Professionally machined heads are discouraged due to cost. Matt will assist all head shaves for free.
- All Raptor parts (except for Raptor III rods) and equivalent expensive after-market racing counterparts are illegal under Galletta’s rules. The engine rules are meant to be “box stock.” If you think that is lame and want to pour thousands of dollars into your engine, then there are plenty of karting classes for you. Our #1 rule is to go as fast as we can as affordably as we can. We succeed at that, and believe nobody does it better for equal or lesser cost.
- Obviously, Overriding the governor is allowed.
- If you don't have a motor like this, the Galletta's Karting Club can buy you one, set it up exactly like all other Galletta's kart motors, and all for just cost (within the $100-200 range in most cases). Why? Because we want more people to race against and we are not looking to make a buck off of this!
Galletta’s Karting Class Additional Setup Rules:
- DRIVE SYSTEM: Classic “Yard Kart” motor setup is preferred. This includes the motor mount on left-rear, single-wheel drive preferred. Karts should be staggered to run clockwise (right-hand turns) on a dirt oval track. Live axles are not banned, but discouraged because they are unnecessary under Galletta’s Club “clockwise” right-turn rules (We don't ban live axles, but we turn the other way so we don't need them, and they actually may even hurt you when you turn the other way).
- CLUTCH: Max-torque, Comet, or equivalent ‘yard kart’ style clutches in the $30-50 range. Last for around a full year. Costly racing clutches are illegal at every Galletta’s event!!! You want them? Race WKA or Champ class.
- Muffler/Header/Pipes:
- (a) Briggs & Stratton Box-Stock “Fun Power” type mufflers for all drivers 190lbs.-and-under.
- (b) Racing Headers/Pipes allowed for drivers 190 lbs.-and-over. MUST have a muffler on the end to avoid noise pollution and is required for both tracks we race at.
- Fuel: All karts must run PUMP GAS. Galletta’s Team karts all use and highly recommend 93 Octane. No additional additives are allowed. Additives should be disqualified unless approved before the race by all other drivers in the same race. If you want to race methanol, go race another class.
- Weights: We have a minimum weight rule in 2009 now that we have banned OHV 6.5hp-appearing Animal "Outlaw" motors from our class. Before the classes were separated, we could not penalize smaller motors with weight, as it was the only way to compete against the larger motors. Without them, we can now institute a minimum weight to help heavier drivers.
Each of these little picture clicks to the race that it is from with larger pictures, YouTube video clips, and vivid descriptions of each race. Also point standings, race orders, and all the stats any fantasy sports nerd would go goo-goo for.
How fast do you go?: Approximate speed is probably around 35-50mph in the straight-aways at Galletta's. We purposefully don't want to modify the motors to go much faster because we are looking to keep costs low and the safety high. We could easily make them get around 70mph in the straights like our methanol WKA counterparts can reach, but it would go against our policy of affordable and safe racing. We timed expensive racing go-karts against ours at Oswego Speedway, and for merely a few hundred dollars, you can make a car less than one second slower than a kart that costs thousands of dollars - AND have a bigger field of karts! Beat that! (And no, having 35-70 karts but only 3-9 kart-per-class races that last only 5-10 minutes each do not count as "beating" us. Cost-for-race proves we are the biggest, most affordable, and longest-running class in the area, and likely most of the world)
Where do we race?: The gasoline Briggs & Stratton flathead 5hp (only shaved heads allowed, all else must be stock) series championship takes place weekly June-October at the dirt "backyard speedway" in back of Galletta's Greenhouse on County Rt. 60, Oswego, New York, USA. We also race a mixed-motor (all gas, 6.5hp max) "Supermodified Yard Kart" pr "Clockwise Gas Stocker" class weekly at Oswego Speedway's Dirt Kart Track all June-August.
Do you race other types of motors or chassis?: Yes. We can allow other motor types and chassis types to race in separate races on our track provided that they use slicks, but just not in our class's point events. We have always held this policy, but it garners little to no interest. Just ask us about it and we can arrange something. Also, in the future, the Galletta's Kart Club will vote on a motor to change over to in the future (We will likely go with a clone motor or a stock OHV. Until then, 5hp flatheads with shaved heads, gas stock carbs, and Dyno 94-SS cams, are the staple).
Don't you race on other tracks?: Yes and no. We also formerly raced at Oswego Speedway's Dirt Kartway (www.oswegokartway.com) before their belligerent and cheat-happy track operator booted our once loyal class (3-straight years of bringing 5-15 karts with rule-abiding/paying customers per week, in addition to creating uncompensated banners and logos for, providing free website and word-of-mouth promotion for, and creating affordable weekly DVDs for). The track operator did so for multiple reasons: (1) because of the controversy between the forced mixed-motor racing of medium-weight clockwise gas stocker flatheads against heavy-weight clockwise gas OHV Animals, (2) a personal bias and grudge admittedly held upon us since 2005, and (3) his desire to get rid of two clockwise classes to make a counterclockwise "Gas OHV Clone" class. In addition to the unjustified banishment, they also mocked us with deeply insulting personal attacks and threatened to kill us on public web forums. The person who controls that track - and some of his friends - have proven time and time again to be dishonest and hateful, and before we met any of them, they had a reputation of cheating, arguing, and fighting. From what we observed there between 2006-2008, we found the accusations and reputation to be accurate, and we will never again go to that track again unless the people in control of that track are no longer there. The club is still owed money for logos and banners used on trophies, promotional items, and website during 2008 - still unpaid by the track operators and owners. Our karting club is meant to be affordable, fair, fun, and equalized, something that cannot be accomplished with such personalities.
Four members of Team Galletta's in 2007 at Oswego Kartway. (Above pic by Xtreme Photography)
Will you ever race on other tracks?: Yes. We have been invited to other a few other local area tracks, and we are grateful. We will race on them under the following circumstances: (1) The track operator personally sends us an invite; (2) We have our own, separate class with our own motor type, rules, and points system [tried and true for over a decade now]; (3) we can bring enough karts and drivers to put on a good show (5-15); (4) the Oswego Kartway operator and/or his good buddies have nothing to do with the track.
On August 30th, 2007, the Galletta's Go-Kart originators, Chris "ChrusherComix" Stevens, Wesley Ogre Stevens, and Matt Stevens swept the top three in the Oswego Speedway Classic Weekend's Dirt Gas Stocker Kart (formerly known as Supermodified Yard Kart) Classic 50! Then, Matt, Wes, and Chris swept the top-3 a year later at the 2nd Annual Classic at the same Oswego Kartway on September 4th, 2008. The track operator couldn't beat us, so he booted our class.
How do we race?: Every race begins under a handicapped start (Points leaders and race winners in the rear with low-points and winless racers in the front in opposite order of points-per-race), and race length can vary between 20-50 laps for regular season races and up to 150-175 laps for our "Klassic Championship" race that usually occurs in late September.
(Above pic by Xtreme)
I don't have a kart. Can I still go karting?:: YES! The track owns 12 Karts (4 that we personally race and the rest are backups that we rent out to aspiring drivers). They are all competitive and can win any given race with an experienced driver at the wheel. Every engine and kart has won a race at the track, and all are potent and have a solid chance of winning. Several of our friends/co-competitors also have extra karts and may rent them to you. We had as many as 18 karts on track in 2005-06 and expect in excess of 20 this season. More if you've never been here and join us.
What kind of engines do you run: Our featured class of karts all have 5hp Briggs and Stratton flat-head 4-cycle motors. For example, ours are mostly regular, Fun Power or I/C. We allow simple modifications, but no racing parts, as this makes the racing too expensive, and needlessly slow, as we reach comparable times around the same tracks for a tiny fraction of the cost, and we don't exclude people who don't want to invest thousands into a kart. Hundreds is all you'll need. We may change this rule in the future, but for now, all of our established competitors race with 5hp flathead Briggs and Stratton motors with shaved heads. At Oswego, the motor rules are somewhat more lax, as we also allow up to 6.5hp OHV motors until 2008, and now they have their own separate class. The main rules, above all, are gas and stock parts. If a driver is over 250 lbs. then it is suggested that they either race with 5.5-6.5hp OHV karts, or see Matt for allowances on some limited racing parts. If you're around 130-230 lbs., you can compete to win right off the bat due to our new weight rule! AGAIN: WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN OPEN TO OTHER KART CLASSES (RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, GAS OR METHANOL, OHV OR FLATHEAD), BUT WE HAVE HAD NO INTERESTED PARTIES. PLEASE ASK IF INTERESTED.
A shot from Oswego Speedway's 16-kart Dirt Racing-Yard Kart Classic in 2007 - the biggest (16 karts, 50 laps, 4 motor types) and most exciting (several lead changes and a handful of entertaining accidents) race in the history of that track (yet, they banned and mocked us. Nice, huh?) Fuck off, Jim Losurdo & Galletta's Mockers!
Restrictions on the motors?: We currently do not allow after-market racing parts, such as special racing crankshafts, cams, carburetors, springs, and so on in our class. This is to keep speeds both extremely safe and affordable. This may change in the future with a vote of the active drivers and track owners and the pricing. The reasons for not running bigger horsepower motors are listed below.
I have my own kart. Can I race?: YES! Others are invited to bring their own karts and race them at Galletta's. The only qualification is that they must be 5hp motors that must run on gas, and they cannot have illegally modified racing parts unless examined and allowed by all track officials and drivers. Stock flathead 5hp Briggs are the norm, though we modify them (shaved heads for all, racing oil dippers, and "Hot Stocker" Dyno 94-SS cams for heavier drivers) and will help you do the same. We call them limited-modified stock 5hp Galletta's Racing Yard Karts.
Our class has several advantages over more expensive forms of racing and karting, including affordability and durability. The track owners and mechanics can help you set up your kart to the exact modifications that everybody else runs. All engines should be approved by the track owners and mechanics, but as long as it's a 5hp and aren't illegally modified (as said above), you will almost certainly be allowed to race. We have had trouble with the expenses and inequality of racing motors and OHV motors compared to stock 5hps,
and for now, they are not Galletta's-legal. Regardless, they must be a 5hp, no stickers removed. You can buy any go-kart in a yard sale or store, and with minor modifications (governor spring, shaved head, stagger, chain, and tire tips) you could be racing the same day and can be competing to win the very next race. If you have a non- gas stocker kart (WKA, Raptor, Animal, Methanol, NKA, Champ, or anything else), you may still come and try the track out, or race your own class with enough support. Also, at our former "away" track, Oswego Kartway, all classes of karts are run, and ours too until the track operator disposed of our class, though ours was there since the very beginning and most of the others were newcomers. More details on their official website..
Can I buy a kart off of you?: We can build you a kart for a price. We are very affordable, mainly because we love racing so much, that we want more people to race against! We can also help you find motors and parts, or help you fix motors, karts, and parts that you may believe are junk (until we get our hands on them). Most of our karts cost in the $200-700 range total, while most other karts cost in the $3,000-7,000 range or sometimes more. Why so cheap? Because we ban racing parts, keep it stock, build our own stuff, and it keeps things really affordable. And the more affordability means more competition to race against because it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
How much does it cost to race?: To rent one of our karts, the standard 40-lap race at Galletta's and also use it at another track the same week is $15. This is extremely affordable and a great price. If you notice, covering gas and parts, we are basically letting you race for free because we want people to race against! It's often said by visitors to be the most fun they've ever had for $15. Longer races are slightly more. If you have your own kart Galletta-type, there is no entrance fee. The fees cover parts, repairs, kart maintenance, track maintenance, and entrance into the points standings. This is a non-profit, race-at-your-own-risk, recreational operation and all of the money goes right back into the track and karts. Prices may vary depending on costs, race length, points race prize entry, and track/kart volunteer work.
Each picture clicks to the race that it is from. Above is the 1st lap of our 11th Annual Championship.
How much does it cost to watch?: It is 100% FREE to watch the races, though you may be asked to participate in a 50/50 ticket contest which will be drawn after the contest's conclusion (50% of the funds will go to the points standings prize purse, the rest to the winning ticket holder). We also occasionally have cookouts before or after race time for holidays and bigger events.
Chris Stevens and his wife Rungnapha after the 2007 Oswego Speedway Dirt Classic win. Picture courtesy of LocalTrax.com and XtremeFotoz.com, and thanks to MC for the heads-up on it! View more on this race here.->
Do you have prizes to the winners/top-runners?: We used to debate doing this, but no longer believe in it. It used to depend on drivers and spectators putting money into a fund, and we had so little support in the one season that we tried it, we stopped. For example, in 2005 we attempted a points fund, but at year's end, the top 5 winning visiting drivers all owed more money in gas, kart use, parts, rental & repair fees than winnings, so there were no prizes, as the karts needed repairs and maintenance. Then, between 2007-08 we would have monthly money races and/or trophies to be won at Oswego Speedway's Dirt Kartway's events, but it proved to not only be more difficult to get interested drivers to join because of the added expense, but also be more cutthroat and the track operator allowed bigger motors into our class, which obviously could not work fairly. Finally, whenever we bring it up, many of the competitors initially like the idea, but then know that once we place money at stake, the drivers will all be too aggressive. We race for fun, competition, sportsmanship, and to hone racing skills against respected drivers in equalized karts, not be out to win-at-all-costs-and-***-the-opposition, cheating & wrecking all the way. This is a non-profit, friends-and-family, recreational-only organization, and prize money is more feasible for racing classes that are more expensive to run and have honest tech garages to keep it all on the up and up. To keep it simple, cheap, and fun, we choose against prizes and instead just race interchangeable karts that all have the same interchangeable motors and parts. So, our prizes are this: Gun for feature wins, for points, the track championship and Klassic Championship. These are for bragging rights only, and whomever wins these is respected as a great driver. Doubt this? Come try. Our regular drivers - especially those with a few years experience - are better than anybody gives them credit for. And without a kart that is head and shoulders better than the others like in most racing circles, the win means so much more.
Multiple angles to watch the races.
DVDs available for purchase.
What are the racing rules?: We have standard general racing rules that most racetracks follow in order to keep the racing as safe, fair, and as competitive as possible. Basic rules at most tracks will almost all be exactly the same here, but hard ramming and intentional bumping is not permitted at all, though straight bumper-to-bumper contact is allowed (usually only in the straights) provided that it does not cause an accident. We're not NASCAR,
and any
bump that causes an accident will be penalized (rear of the field). You will be asked to sign a waiver that frees the track owners of responsibility to any injuries sustained while racing on our property. Our track is recreational, race-at-your-own-risk-only and we do not have nor offer insurance for racers. In over ten years of racing, we've never had a serious injury (just some scrapes and bruises at most) because we have safety standards and frown upon rough racing. Safety first on our track. Expanded rules are all here.
Is there a weight limit with the drivers and karts?: There is no weight limit for our drivers. However, weight does play a role in your ability to win. If you weigh between 150lbs. and 200lbs. you should be both physically strong enough and physically light enough to be competitive immediately, and - with a little patience and experience - good enough to win a race. We have had many different winners within this weight range, and the past track champions ranged between 135lbs.-160lbs., which would make your potential optimal. However, if you weigh more than 200lbs.,
5hps getting angry about the fairness of allowing some people to compete bigger motors, as it defeats the purpose of equal competition.) Also, the karts should be relatively the same size and stagger. Again, our rules are available on our rules page.
Is there an age limit with the drivers?: New rule in late 2006 is that we've had all kinds of problems with teenagers wrecking and destroying karts and slowing up our races. For 2007, you must be at least 18 years old to enter a Galletta's Go-Kart race without a parent. The only exceptions is if you are 16 years old and r parent or guardian is with you and completely consents and helps
you race. Even then, you must qualify with either time-trails or heat races, before you will be allowed. This new rule is a suggestion from a Police Officer thanks to a few punks who caused trouble late in 2006. And not all kids are physically strong enough to race our karts. These are racing karts going 35-50mph on a grueling racetrack, not a theme park with 10-
15mph karts. If that is what you are looking for, then places like Fulton, NY's "Thunder Island", which has the facilities and safer "theme park" type karts for special events like these. You can visit their Thunder Island website here.
Do you have special racing events for kids, birthdays, weddings, or other special occasions?: I've had to add this recently because I've had a few people asking about things like this. We aren't karting theme park kart or kart rental business. Our family business is a greenhouse, and the go-karting is just for fun. This website is showing what a bunch of friends and family members do for a hobby, and we don't make money at what we do, nor have facilities like bathrooms and refreshments.
We race go-karts for fun, race weekly, record the races, have a points standings, and all for fun! We are always looking for new people in the Oswego area to join us either at Galletta's or Oswego Speedway's dirt series, and if you don't have a kart, you can rent one of our karts (we'll let you race it and the fee covers your gas, wear-and-tear on the karts, and a tip to Matt for working on them) or build your own. However, if you are looking for having kart racing for a special occasion and you have absolutely no racing experience and no desire to join our league and race all season, then, as I listed above, places like Fulton, NY's "Thunder Island", which has the facilities and safer "amusement park" type karts for special events like these. You can visit their Thunder Island website here. The have a great facility for such an occasion, and we're just friends and family having good old-fashioned and affordable racing fun! Again, if you want to join our racing league, you are welcome to, but we can't have specialized events.
Serious racers with safety equipment ONLY. Please, BE SAFE:
Visually, the worst wreck videotaped at Galletta's, and most-watched YouTube video.
Oddly enough, this race has more hits than all of our other videos, although it isn't, in my opinion, one of the better ones. And, it gets lots of negative comments, but oddly enough, mainly from the type of person who can lean the most from it: Those who just race on video games and think that the wreck was nothing special. Believe us, 35-50MPH to a dead stop in a 3-kart collision is nothing to sneer at, and those who do simply aren't all that bright. Regardless, it shows the danger in such racing if precautions are not taken. We have since added many - including more padding, safety measures, lower karts, and cautions for karts stopped near the track. This wreck was due to one freak race where a perfect storm happened: Not enough flaggers, one tire caught another, which sent one kart into another, and both into a third who retired but did not leave the track. We also don't believe that children should race anything other than box stock, due to the speeds and G-forces involved even in gas box stock let alone methanol racing motors. This accident will never happen again - we now have more flaggers mandatory, padding, and lower karts.
You race only 5hps now? Why not 5.5hp or 6.5hp or more anymore?: We were allowing 5.5hp motors for some of the heavier competitors until some of them began to cheat and race larger motors with the stickers removed (a 6.5hp OHV or 7.5hp OHV is nearly identical to a 5.5hp OHV Briggs to the naked eye), as well as allegedly illegally modifying them with expensive racing parts like stock Animal throw-out parts. On top of all this, they accused us of whining because we disapproved of them disobeying our motor rules. Hence, to keep the competition equal AND affordable, we have instituted a stock 5hp-only rule until further notice. This may change in the future depending on engine and part availability. We are considering different classes for 5.5hp OHV and up., but it seems as if these "Outlaws" only wanted to race against people that have smaller motors than they do. This does not mean that other motors (or even counterclockwise karts) can't race on our track. They can, but they can no longer race in our division.
(Above pic by Xtreme)
Why not racing parts? Why not raptors or other racing parts?: We have been stock-part 5hp since day one. The only modification that we allowed for the first ten years of racing was shaved heads (and this was after several competitors were illegally modifying Intek OHV karts, so shaving the heads equalized the speed difference). Racing motors are exceedingly
expensive, and our class is stock in order to not price people out of the racing. We want quantity of equally matched karts, not high-priced-speed. No raptor carbs, or internal Raptor parts will be allowed without the expressed consent of Matt and Chris (possible exceptions will be severe weight differences of over 100 lbs., but we'd rather you race a different class if that is the case). Period. Why? Because if one upgrades, then all 11 of our karts and countless visiting drivers will also have to upgrade, so for now, it's a no-go, ok? Plus, trust us... with Matt and Chris already that fast with stock motors, don't ask us to upgrade, ok? We have a hard enough time keeping the competition around with our affordable stock motors, ok? If you show up to race with us and you don't have a 100% stock-part 5hp Briggs & Stratton flathead, then don't get mad when we say you can't race with us. There are plenty of go-kart associations that race with karts costing thousands of dollars instead of hundreds. Join them. We have more fun fielding 15-20 inexpensive karts instead of 2-5 expensive ones that only go a few miles-per-hour faster yet cost thousands more to build and maintain.
Matt's messy garage: 11 Galletta's Go-Karts! 3 main karts and 8 rental/backup karts. All with evenly-matched Briggs and Stratton stock 5hp motors! Well, we've cleaned it up and got more since then. :)
Do you race anywhere other than Galletta's Greenhouse?: We also raced 5hp karts in exhibitions at the dirt track in back of the Home of the Supermodifieds, Oswego Speedway until banished (I guess we're we showed them up with cheaper karts and better racers? A few of them maybe felt that way - especially the most vocal ones.) and we consider racing on other local go-kart tracks if we are allowed to race our brand of clockwise stock 5hp yard karts. This website in particular is currently devoted to the racing stock 5hps on our originating track at Galletta's, but this may change depending on our points system and schedule (meaning, if we are allowed to use our rules, we'll count points races on other tracks too). You can contact us with offers and ideas, and join our web board but if we go to other tracks and they don't adhere to rules and force us to race with different types of motors, we won't be back and we'll be happy racing on our own track where we have rules and regulations.
Can I see your races?: Yes. We have DVDs of our races if you wish to see them. Contact us if interested in either racing or buying a DVD for $5 each DVD in our DVD STORE. Each disc contains one to four races PER DISC on any given disc with around two to three hours of competitive action and spectacular accidents!; Some are 4x3 screen, some are 16x9 anamorphic widescreen, all are Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo/Surround Sound and will play on all DVD players and computers.. Every single Klassic since 1999 is available and every single race from mid-2005 through today are all available on DVD in our store. Contact Christopher "ChrusherComix" for info and pricing.
Sample of a DVD menu. Most races available for $3-7 per DVD depending on how many you order.
VIEW THE DVDs! The High-Quality Klassic 2-DVD set is available for $7 (includes 3 regular-season bonus races). The compressed-quality 2-in-1 Klassic DVD is available for $5.
DVDs of all regular races are available for $3-$5 per disc (Please pre-order; racers get discounts).
All pics are internet-reduced, low-resolution screenshots from the DVD. Every race in the 2006 season is available upon request! DVDs are $5 each, but if you pre-order and buy multiple discs we can discount to $3 (or less) depending on how many one orders. On average of 2-3 hours of action on every disc, two camera angles, and packed with tight racing and spectacular flips and crashes right in front of the cameras! Cameras operated by Uncle Gene Galletta, Rungnapha "Au" Stevens, and captures are all optimized for the website by Chris "ChrusherComix" Stevens for free, so please give your thanks and buy a DVD! That means that not only our karts, but our DVDs are affordably cheap, so buy one for yourself and as thanks to Chris, Au, and Gene!
Above photo by Xtreme PhotographyCan I email the track owners?:: Yes. You can contact Matt or Chris, brothers/owners/racers. Matt is the head mechanic, so inquire with him for questions go-kart specifications. We can also be reached at our old message board, and our new message board.
Matt Stevens (red kart; 1995-1998, 2002-2005 champion) and Chris "Crusher" Stevens (white kart; 1999-2001 champion), co-owners/drivers/multi-time champions. Think you can beat them? Nobody has... yet. 1-2 in points every year of karting to date, though the competition gets better every year. Rent a kart or bring your own and go for it! But please use stock, or you can't race in the Galletta's Go-Cart class.
Can I get updates and communicate with all of the drivers?: To receive updates about the races, and communicate with us about the karts, the racing, or the website, or just to e-mail fellow drivers and friends at our track, just join our free Galletta's Go-Karts e-mail group, with any email account and you'll be connected to Chris, Matt and all of the other drivers, friends and spectators who have joined! It's moderated & 100% Spam free! Or, better yet, if you don't want to clog your email, then try our old message board, and our new message board.
(Above pic by Xtreme Photography)Link exchange::
MapMusePlease visit Galletta's Speedway racer/co-founder/webmaster Chris "Crusher Comics" Stevens' other websites that include his graphic novels, cartoons, comic books, children's book, and family greenhouse:
Chris can create affordable websites, logos, and more for you:
Chris' artist profile:
Chris' co-created children's book, Tee and Wee, is ON SALE NOW on Lulu.com and Amazon.com
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Chris' kid-friendly/family-friendly/all-ages comic strip named Towner (with over 10 years of comics):
Chris's 2007-up graphic novel drama featuring his most current art:Chris's teen-to-adult comic book named "ChrusherComix" (with over 1,000 hilarious comics from 1988-1999):
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