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DATE: ~RC~ 7, 1988 ~~~~
TO:
FROM:'
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
CHRISTINE SHINGLETON AND ROYLEEN WHITE
PRO-AM GRAND PRIX KART RACING EVENT IN TUSTIN
RECOI~ENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Councilwoman Kennedy at a regular, meeting on February 15th requested that
discussion of 'the City hosting a mini Grand Prix Kart Race be agendi zed 'for the
City Council meeting on March 7th.
City staff were originally approached in early January by Mr. Cliff Pohls.on of
the Boy's and Girl'-s Club of Tustin and Mr. James Kinder, President of the
Championship Kart Racing Association requesting that the City host a mini-Grand
Prix Kart Race to be held over the Fourth of July weekend on a City street
course of approximately 1/2 mile (see attached brochure materials).
The Championship Kart Racing Association has represented that they could obtain
full insurance and would expect to attract 300 drivers and 7,500 to 12,000
spectators. They have also indicated that proceeds from participation may
result in donations to the Tustin Boy's and Girl's Club of between $10,000 -
$25,000. Mr. Pohlson also suggested a larger street fair in conjunction with
the Kart Race that would be a fund raiser for a variety of other non-profit
service organizations in the Tustin area (i.e., Lion's Club, etc.) including
coordination with fireworks and Fourth of July programs which are normally held
at Tustin High School.
While it has been represented that little, if any, resources of the City would
be needed, City Departments have indicated that sufficient advance planning
would be needed for such an event and the following City commitments would be
requi red:
1. Street closures (close 10 p.m. on Friday; reopen 5 p.m. on Sunday).
2. Crowd and traffc control (Police Services).
3. Trash containers {Public Works and Maintenance).
City Council Report
March 7, 1988
Grand Prix Race
Page two
4. Medical emergency support.
5. Portable toilets.
6. Fencing and barricades.
In the event that a larger street fair is requested as envisioned by Mr.
Pohlson, significant additional pre-planning will be needed.
With current commitments the City has to other events during the summer (i.e.
Tiller Days, Fourth of July Celebration), Staff does not currently feel that it
is feasible from the City's perspective to hold a Kart Racing event on the
Fourth of July weekend. An event of this magnitude would require substantial
staff time despite representation of the proponents of the event. Therefore,
staff recommends that the Council not make any commitment on this matter for
July of 1988. However, staff would be happy to discuss the possibility of
hosting this event in July of .1989, providing there is adequate preparation time
for all departments involved.
Admi ni strati ve Services
Christine Shi nglet_~f
Director of Community Development
CAS'pef
Attachments
Corn munity DeveloPment Department
' Association
:=:=::::Km-t Racing
January 14, 1988
F..CEIVED
christine A. Shingleton
Director/Community Development Department
City of Tustin "
300 Centennial Way ,'
.;
Tustin, CA 92680
Dear Ms. Shingleton:
Just a short note to thank you very much for taking the time
to visit with Cliff Polston of the Tustin Boys & Girls Club
and Jim Madrid and myself of Championship Kart Racing Associa-
tion, Inc. relative to the proposed annual American Grand Prix
of Karting to be held July 1-4, 1988.
As I.'m sure you couid tell, we are most excited about the
possibilities this event will bring to the Tustin Boys & Girls
Club as well as the entire City of Tustin and its various
civic organizations.
·
The American Grand Prix of Karting will offer a unique opportunity
to involve the entire community in an event that is dedicated to
professionalism, competition and assistance to charitable organizz~'-
tions such as the Tustin Boys & Girls Club. We hope that you as
well as other members of the governing body of the City of Tustin
desire to have this major event held in the "City of Trees."
Looking forward to working with you I remain,
S~.,,erely,
~ . Kinder
".,CC: Ji~ Ma~rid
f Polston
....... c=. c.,..,~., t,,.,~. CA · 92705 .Tel. (714) 852-8782 · FAX (714) 261-25941..
PRO-AM SP,RINT KARTS
ALL THE EXCITEMENT OF BIG-TIME RACING
Pro-Am 'Sprint' Karts are the scaled-down racing machines which resemble the' world-famous Indy race cars
which regularly race the streets of major cities throughout the United States. Tremendous strides have been
made in both engine and chassis development of Pro-Am Spdnt Karts, that enaDle them to race at speeds
close to 80 m.p.h, on typical Pro-Am track straightaways. Sprint Karts provide the excitement of big-time racing
as they run courses, usually 1/2 to 3/4 miles in lap length. As in Indy street racing, many turns are incorporated
into the course. Driving skill is extremely important in handling both the fight track comers and the competition
of the other Pro-Am drivers, some as young as 12 years of age.
Add to the challenge of the track, the tight-knit action of close racing and rapid acceleration along with
amazing comedng agility and you have the t~est in racing action, just like Inch/cars only half the size!
Yes, Pro-Am Sprint Kart racing has come of age, and the opportunities to cash in on this exciting sport are
enormous. Racing is North America's number two spectator sport, and Pro-Am Sprint Kart racing is America's
fastest growing form of auto racing. -,
What is a Pro-Am Sprint Kart?.
Pro-Am Spdnt Karts are highly sophisticated miniature, open-wheel racing machines approximately 1/2 the size
of Inr~ cars. In years past, some have called these miniature race cars Go-Karts, lout with today's mocl.ern
tec'. ~gy, these finely*tuned vehicles could hardly be referred to using that term. They are in fact, true
scate,~ down versions of Indy cars, as illustrated Ioelow, with one main difference...the cost.
Comparison of Indy Car vs. Pro-Am Sprint Kart
DESCI~IPTION
Maximum Length
Maximum Heigl~t
Maximum Wictth
Minimum Wheel Base
Minimum Weight
Grouncl Clearance
Cost of Basic Car (no engine)
Cost of Basic Engine
Team Sponsorsl~il~ (full)
Event Sponsorsl~ip (minimum)
(over)
Pro-Am
INDY CAR SPRINT KART
184" 84"
36" 26"
78.5" 60"
96" 40"
1,550 lbs. 80 lbs.
2.0" 1.25"
$165,000 S 1,595
$60.000 $600
$75.000 -$2.5M S 10,000-$25,000
$75.000 $250
MOTOR RACING GATE BEATS ALL IN GROWTH
According to statistics compiled by the Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc., Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Compar~y, Nordhaus Research, Inc. and other prominent organizations including the J. Walter Thompson Per-
formance G~oup, auto racing is North America's second most popular spectator sport with over 70.47 million
attendees in 1986.
More~ important, is the profile of the American racing fan. Typically they are between the ages of 21 and 39,
with over 3C1% holding a college degree and over 40% with a household income in excess of $35,0C0.
Eighteen percent have incomes in the $50,000 to $74,999 range.
The:American racing fan is also truly representative of the American family, with over 50% of the adult fans-
b.eing~marnecl, and less than 10% divorced. They are startle people, with over 54% owning their own home,
and :yes, the sport is popular with Doth sexes. Women account for over 33% of racing spectators.
Major products purchased by a large percentage of racing fans and their families include, soft drinks, pizza,
ch~"--'~ng gum, candy Pars, fast food. auto accessories,' power and hand tools, designer clothing, video ecluil~-
m ~nd many other products. Over 713% have purchased a new car in the past three years. ·
Yes; . racing offers a major product/service promotion opportunity generally not found in other sports, and Pro-
. Am'Sprint Kart racing offers sponsorship packages even the smallest of Dusinesses can afford.
CHAMPIONSHIP KART RACING ASSOCIATION, INC.
A SERIOUS FORM OF RACING
Iffi~the intent of the Championship Kart Racing Association, Inc. (CKRA) to 'cater to the Sprint Karl'er who has as
ar' her goat, competition in motor sports beyond the sport of karting. Our organization provides the karter
~th' the experience that will allow them the opportunity to clrive in other forms of racing, such as Incly, CART,
F-~q"nula I, IMSA, NA$CAR, etc. CKRA is the training ground for tomorrow's racing superstars.
.~¢~RA's awards program is unique to the sport. In addition to the 'crwarding of trophies and.plaques, a cash
I=urse is earned by drivers.' All monies won by minors (those under the age of 18) are deposited in an ectuca-
11o,--* trust fund, thus protecting the driver's amateur status, until the driver's eighteenth birthday, when the
fl. can be withdrawn, exclusively for payment of tuition and Ioooks for higher education in a universi~,
c:~ll~,ge or trade school.
C_J(RA's effective management staff is made up of professionals knowledgeable in virtually all aspects of the
si;art. We have our own event management, marketing and promotion, finance, administration, and memt~:~-.
sl~il= services executives. CKRA is not a non-profit clui~. It is a I~usiness--as sedous as yours--and we know
i$ recluired to be successful. Our success is your success.
THE 1988 RACE SERIES
THE AMERICAN GRAND PRIX OF KARTING®
CKRA will host a sedes of nine races during 1988, culminating with The American Grand Prix of Karting,~. A guar-
anteect minimum purse of $25,000 has been raisecl to date with the expectation that this figure will reach
$50,000 by the time all of the 1988 season races have been completed. The large guaranteed purses will
attract drivers from all across the Unitecl States, and possibly Canada and Europe, to participate in CKRA races
throughout the racing season. ~
cKr~A's season will close with a bang, with the running of The American Grand Prix of Karting~, to be helct
(~uring the July Fourth Weekenci (July 1-4, 1988) and run through the streets of a major metropolitan area. It will
represent G~ancl' Prix racing at its best.
Rc conducted through the streets of major urbah are<3s have always proven to be successful in drawing
lar~ . ~umbers of spectators. For the 'Rrst Annual American Grand Prix of Karting~, an estimated 10,000 -
20,000 spectators will be on hand. Combined with the proposed television coverage of this event, The Ameri-
can Grancl Prix al Karting,~ will be the biggest Pro-Am Sprint Kc~llng event ever staged in the sport's thirty year
history.
In orcler to increase the awareness of the general public (3nd ex33ose the sport of karting to a broader base of
spectators, CKRA plans to host a number of exhibitions of the sport, in major shopping malls, during the course
of the year. All CKRA sponsors will receive major exposure at these exhibitions. A minimum of six shows is pro-
jected ..........
YOUR CITY COULD HOST A
MAJOR RACING EVENT
Host "The American Grand Prix of Karting®"
and your city will reap the benefits of:
Major television, newspaper and radio exposure.
Name recognition in all media actverflsing.
A cash contribution to the local charity of your choice, from the proceeds of the event.
A unique opportunity to stage an event that the citizens of your community can bring the whole family
to.
Increased local business, as this event will not only bring out the local community but also attract par~ci-
pants ancl spectators from all over the Unitecl States, resulting in increased hotel room night bookings
during the event. The expected numDer of driver entrants is 300-500. Acid to that the driver's families,
and over 1,500 people will .be attencting this event as participants alone, plus an estimated 15,000 -
3,000 spectators.
Yes, your cit~ can come alive over the Fourth of July Weekend by hosting The American G~'and Prix of Karting~.
and with CKRA's professional management team it will not be necessan/to provide the resources of city staff.
~KRA SUpl~lies tl'ie majority of the required manpower and promotion inctucling:
total promotion and marketing
Insurance for all drivers/crew: Insurance to inclucle minimum $1,000,000 liability coverage with a cerritica~e
issued in favor of the city.
Design and layout of the race course and supervision of construction.
Total event management.
Coordination of actNities with other civic groups.
Press and public relations.
·
Coordination of celet=rity race(s).
Pdnting of admission tickets.
Assistance with spectator ticket sales.
Assistance in tearctown and cleanup.
k directors, safety crews.
(over)
Eace c=urse:. Dectlcc:fe ~n ~ ~ fo 1/2 to 3/4 mile of ~ ~~ (~ooffi ~d fl~).'
~n~g ~d ~ca~e= ~ncing to be ~~ ~~ ~e o~e of ~e ~ck for crowd Con~ol.
c~ to De ~ for ~t
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~owd ~~1: Use of off~u~ or res~e ~olice, ~~c~ p~on~ ~d ~e ~ack to provide
for ~~o~ ~d ~~, ~ufing race p~o~.
~~d s~n~ Appro~m~ fo~ rows d~O' ~ng ~e-o~ae ~ ~e ~ck. ~is c~ ~atly be
n~ ~ s~poff of a Ioc~ ~~. .
Pit ~ To be ~id~ wi~tn ~e ~nflnes of ~e ra~ ~~ ~ ~e ~.
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· e c~ m~ ~o ~rovi~e no~c~on of ~y wo~ or r~ on ~e race coupe pnor to ~e event, ~ weii
proviae ~ ~t~n~e course in t~e event of r~m crag a s~eW ~a. Conce~an rights aha ~tl ccnces-
aen revenue ~ong to the c~ ~ ~e ~ ~ea~~ ~~ ot ~r ~oice.
, ;~u't. Racing Association, Inc.
,lAME
Reply Form
J~J Yes. our city is interested in hosting a CKRA street racing event. Please have a representative contact:
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CI(RA 1988 Host
Championship Kart Racing Association, Inc.
P.o. Box 15466
Santa Aha, CA 92705
Tel: (714) 852-8782
FAX: (714] 261-2594
City of Tustin
JAN 5 197.,':':?
Commun. ity Development Department
January 21, 1988
Mr. Jim Kinder
Championship Kart Racing Association, Inc.
1760 E. Dyer Road; Suite 165
Santa Aha, California 92701
Dear Mr. Kinder:
I enjoyed meeting with you recently and discussing the feasiblity of a Grand Prix
type kart race in the City of'Tustin. Your proposal has been discussed with the
City Manager and the City Council. Based on their discussion, the City of Tustin
would be unable to make a commitment for this ~ourth of July. However, should you
wish to discuss our possible future partici..-)~'~ion particularly under conditions
where the City would have more adequate time t:~ review and prepare for the event,
please feel free to contact us.
Thank you for your interest in the City of Tus-~"-...
Sincerely,
Director of Community Development
CAS :pef
cc: Clifford Pohlson, Boy's and Girl's Club of Tustin -_ William Huston, City Manager
300 Centennial Way · Tustin, California 92680 · (7i4) 544-8890
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BOYS & GIHLS CLUB
OF TUSTIN
service clubs, city staff and individuals would be
allowed to form a committee to oversee the total
planning and operation of the event.
Please review this material and re-consider this
opportunity and what it can provide the citizens,
city and community. We may not get.a second chance,
as other cities are being sought for this annual
ev erst.
Sincerely,
I ':'" ~-' ~"--(.: '
Cliff Polston
Executive Director
P.S. The money raised for the Boys Club would
also be helpful.
cc:
ursula Kennedy
Ron Hoesterey
John Kel !y
Earl Prescott
Dick Edgar
Boys & Girls Club -
of Tustin, Inc.
580 W. Sixth Street
P.O. Box 781
Tustin. CA 92681-0781
~714) 838-5223
838-3054
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'Rc:,.' ~.~ :et~
'RObert ~
· Mike h'.~p',etl
-Charle~. [ Pdckett
Honora~' Boara
D,ck Edgar
Charle~ ~ Greenwood
Frank H Grein~e
Mike Guman
Ronald B. Hoesterey
Bill Huston
Russ Houlihan
John F. Kelly
Ursula E. Kennedy
Jay Moore
William E. Moses II
Barbara O'Donnelt
Earl J. Prescott
Thomas F. Riley
Mau~ Ross
R~er R. Stanton
Jim Turner
· Past Presidents
A member of United Way
"Remember the BOYS & GIRLS CLUB in your will" of Orange County
January 26, 1988
1988
BOYS//, GIHLS CLUB
OF TUSTIN
Boys & Girls Club
of Tustin, Inc.
580 W. Sixth Street
P.O. Box 781
Tustin, CA 92681-0781
(714) 838-5223
838-3054
Bill Huston
City Manager
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92680
Dear Bill:
I was very disappointed to learn that the City of
Tustin refused the approval of "The American Grand
Prix of Karting" over the 4th of July week end.
Please review the enclosed information as possibly
it was not presented to you in complete detail. The
city's involvement would be minimal and negotiable.
The Boys and Girls Club feels that. an event of this
nature would provide the followinc~' for Tustin:
1. Recognition and Media Exposure
2. Boys Club could raise as much as $25,000 for the
youth of the City of Tustin.
3. Service clubs such as the Lions, Kiwanis, Rotar~:,
TAWC and the Chamber would also benefit with an
added fair, carnival or craft show as is done
with Tiller Days and the Chili Cook Off. Each
organization could r-aise $2- $3,000. The Lions
have already agreed to co-sponsor the event.
4. 15,000 spectators will spend money, which will
profit local businesses, another plus.
5. National ESPN coverage, all local TV and American
Cable.
6. An annual event in which the community can par-
ticipate and enjoy in the 4th of July tradition.
7. Insurance is available with the City as the cb-
insured.
8. The event is a spectator event and no. alcohol
will be sold, only soft drinks.
For years, since the city voters banned the use of
Fireworks in the City of Tustin, the Boys and Girls
Club has been seeking a new and exciting way to raise
operational funds. This is a great way. Local
Branch MCAS - Tustln
Longstaff & Parsel!
(714) 559-8475
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Offioem
James D. Kile
Pres/dent
Sieve Fa~nbarg
V/ce President
Linda Andrews
Secretary
Marven E. Howar~J
Trea~urel
Di rectors
~:~rney Barr, hous,:.
'P~.,.:i D. BO$
<: '~err~ll Cacly
~,~? C~lvett,
-'-~, C,,asey
: ;~ n,,, P. Gr~,~;~,e Jr.
Napoleon Hendri:~ I!1
· ', e~r%,' Herm~,nn
',2ar7 Houshoider
· ~J~e Immeli
-~ 2; Osbrink
;,.;m Ferkins
',' L~ u. el Prietto
-.?,narles E. Pucker!
George Safinger
r' ~,;.~ Zastre~.
[2 · ecutive Director
~::fford L. Polston
r .'ogram Director
~ L-.~ hy Wheeler
[ ~anch MCAS - Tustln
~ ~ erich Director
:~:;;er W. Evans
Program Staff
"Arevalos
-~: ' hard Camarena
~ich Pawsat
Anita Rieve
'~c,'i TraDD
n-asr Presidents Club
'~aymond G. Alvarado
· .!ames J. Birmingham
;=aul D. Bos, CLU
' ~oy Calvetti
~.ohn DemDsay
'Terry Hermann
'Robert H. Hill
· Mike Immell
· Charles E. Puckett
Honorary Board
Dick Edgar
Charles F. Greenwood
Frank H. Greinke
Mike Guman
Ronald B. Hoesterey
Bill Huston
Russ Houlihan '
John F. Kelly
Ursula E. Kennedy
;.lay Moore
William E. Moses II
Barbara O'Donnell
Earl J. Prescott
Thomas F. Riley
Maury Ross
Roger R. Stanton
Jim Turner
· Past Presidents
"Remember the BOYS & GIRLS CLUB in your will"
A member of United Way
of Orange County
Ms. Christine Shingleton
February 18, 1988
Page 2
Although CKRA has just begun, we have already secured major motor
sports personalities' endorsements; Univision Cable Television
has agreed to cover all of our events and just a week ago, they
featured CKRA on their Sports Newscast to over 35 million people.
Arrowhead Water Company has shown st~rong support and will be
joining as a major sponsor with emphasis on our youth. CKRA will
be promoting the sport (and hopefully the City of Tustin) in the
first of a series of Mall Shows on March 12-13, 1982.
The opportunity for success and a great event has never been
better and Tustin is the ideal location and City tc capitalize on
this proposed annual event. The City, businesses, citizens and
all local charities will benefit.
We hope the City will recon_=ider and favor Us with a "yes" to
proceed. WitL a decision reached by March 1, we '..'ill have mere
than ade. quate ti-e to plat: -~nd coordinate a mcat successful
event.
S~rely,
A. Kinder t
¢C' :i~lia3c' ' ustenil M,~.~mbers
~. Pr~ncip~ of Foothill High School
~ ~r~nci~al of Tust~n H~gh School
~mber of Commerce
JAK:clm
ffmrt Racing Association, Inc.
February 18, 1988
Ms. Christine Shingleton
Director of Community Development
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92880
Dear Ms. Shingleton:
My apologies for the delay in responding to your letter of
January 21, 1988. I have been traveling extensively and both
Cliff Polston and I have been in discussion regarding the city s
position for hosting the American Grand Prix.
From wha': we have been able to ascertain, the city is supportive
of .hosting a karting event, but is reluctant to do so for this
Fourth of July ,[]958), due to lack of lead time. We feel
however, there is sufficient time to properly plan and promote
this event and to coordinate all details on an efficient and
professional level. Our goal is to sign with one city as the
host for this annual event. Thus, whichever city agrees to host
'88, thev will have the first option on 1989-1990, etc.
Recogniz:.ng the :mportance this event will have on. the financial
contribution to'the Tustin Boys & Girls Club, as well as several
other civic and charitable organizations, including Students
Against Drunk Driving, we believe the Boys & Girls Club and CKRA
should be given the'opportunity to perform.
Between the Boys & Girls Club and CKRA, as well as Cliff's
contacts with other civic and charitable organizations and our
own CKRA club members, the event can be organized and promoted
effectively and with little, if any, resouroes of the City or
it's staff. Ail we need is the green light and the city's list
rf do's and'don'ts and we can be off and running. It only takes
30 days to organize the races and approximately 45 days for the
insurance. Fund raising, promotion and booth sales etc. is an
ongoing project right up to the day of the event.
Ms. Shingleton, I personally have over 15 years direct experience
in planning, organizing and managing major events and regularly
manage in excess of 50 per year all over the United States,
involving millions of dollars in revenue. The proposed American
Grand Prix will be the biggest and most successful event for the
City of Tustin in many years. We feel we deserve the opportunity
to prove ourself and help one of the best charities in the
community, the Tustin Boys & Girls Club.
"Building Tomorrow's Champions Today"
World Headquarters: 1700 E. Dyer Rd. * Ste. 165 * Santa AHa * CA * 92705 * Tel. (714) 852-8782 * FAX (714) 261-2594