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ParkerStore Sprint Kart Driver Claims Eighth in Jacob Memorial
December 16, 2006 -Red Bluff, CA – The Les Schwab Tire Stores Red Bluff Winter Indoor Series held their first annual Gary Jacob Memorial Race last Saturday and ParkerStore driver Kyle Larson had high hopes to win the event. As a friend of the legendary motorsports journalist who passed away last summer, Larson would have liked to add the 500cc Open Intermediate trophy to his collection but an eighth place finish was all he could muster on the one lane bullring.   ParkerStore Article click here  Video Clip: A Main



MAJ1K Motorsports
Would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to all the people who sponsored lap money & prizes for the 1st Annual Gary Jacob Memorial Race at Red Bluff Winter Indoor Series.


Thank You:
Rossi Auto Body, A1A Performance Muffler, MOTOWEAR, Jack Waterman Web Design, QRC Karts, Cleanrite-Buildrite, Four Seasons Roofing, TMP Printing, Napa Auto Parts of Southern Oregon, Randy, Debbie & Randy and Seth Nunes, SGMC Landscaping, Quality Transmission, Chico Truck & RV, Fine Line Painting, Robinson Family #11 Beginner Box, K Bell Tile & Marble, Mittry Trucking, HoservilleCA, Tehama Tires, Hollywood Fuel, Mike's Body Shop, Cumpton Trucking, Chase Majdic #42 Box Stock, Bubba Hill and TCBY, Arnie’s Burger Shack, Swimming Pool Perfections, Race City Custom Karts, Moore Insurance & Financial Services, Chuck Wolf Sand & Gravel, #7 Reinolds Racing, Northstar Concrete Pumping, Daren Rodgers #48, Lentz Racing #25X, GO Motorsports, FBR Graphics, Automotive Plus, Kyle Hirst Racing, Shaun Mendes, Bob’s Bar & Grill, Levin’s Auto Supply, NEC – New Entertainment Concepts, Grandpa George Motors, Michelle Mootz, and #1K ParkerStore - Kyle Larson Racing.

Look What's Cookin At MAJ1K Motorsports
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ParkerStore Speedway Slot Car Track
  
Kyle and his dad's new project - having some fun

Driver:  Kyle Larson



ParkerStore Driver Donny Schatz Named North American 410-Sprint Car Poll Driver of the Year

  CONGRATULATIONS DONNY!   Click here for article

Rough Night For ParkerStore Team At Red Bluff
December 2, 2006 - Red Bluff, CA – There’s an old sports adage that says, “You can’t win for losing.” Well, at the Les Schwab Tires Red Bluff Winter Indoor Series inside the Pauline Davis Pavilion last Saturday, ParkerStore Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson experienced the feeling first hand as he missed the A-main event for only the sixth time in his career, which includes over 500 races. Racing in the 500cc Open Intermediate Division, Larson put himself in position several times during the evening’s activities to be in the feature race only to have circumstances thwart the attempts.   ParkerStore Article

TURKEY NIGHT GRAND PRIX
November 23, 2006-Hang out at Irwindale Speedway on Thanksgiving for the Turkey Night Grand Prix
  
Brady Bacon           Brad Kuhn            Kody Swanson  
   

Kevin Swindell            Levi Jones

Tire Failure Thwarts ParkerStore Driver Larson’s Bid to Win In Debut at Red Bluff

November 18, 2006 ~Red Bluff, CA ~ Returning to racing competition after a hiatus to attend the World of Outlaws banquet in Las Vegas to honor fellow ParkerStore driver Donny Schatz on his first championship, and to attend the Trophy Cup sprint car race a week later, Kyle Larson showed up at Red Bluff’s Pauline Davis Pavilion bull ring race track to race in round four of the Winter Indoor Series. The reigning 500cc Open Division champion from Cycleland Speedway was competing in the 500cc Open Intermediate division as new age restrictions at Red Bluff now prevent his ability to race in the top division.   ParkerStore Article
Videos -Kyle kart #11 Sub driver for Andrew Cumpton: Main Event part 1     Main Event part 2

ParkerStore Marketing Group
October 29, 2006~ World of Outlaws Banquet


Kyle and MAJ1K Motorsports would like to give a very special thank you to the ParkerStore Marketing Group for inviting us to join them in honoring Donny Schatz on his 1st World of Outlaws Championship!
Congratulations ParkerStore & Donny Schatz!

ParkerStore 2006 World of Outlaws
Champion Donny Schat- Las Vegas WOO Banquet

CONGRATULATIONS DONNY, THE SCHATZ FAMILY & THE CREW FOR AN OUTSTANDING YEAR!
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ParkerStore Driver Larson Awarded Cycleland Championship ~ Also Named Rookie of the Year
October 7, 2006~Chico, CA – Cycleland Speedway held their season closing high point awards banquet that saw ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson crowned the Champion and Rookie of the Year for the top division, the 500cc Opens. The championship, Larson’s tenth in his seven year career, was clinched the prior week when Larson scored a thrilling last lap victory, while etching his name on the six foot QRC Cup Perpetual trophy. Larson also took home the third place hardware in the Open Intermediate division.   ParkerStore Article

Kyle's Championship Speech ~ Cycleland Speedway
October 7, 2006    Video of speech
First I would like to thank my sponsors:
ParkerStore, QRC, Inc., RPM –Indoor Kart Racing, JW Web Design, MotoWear, Corning Ford Mercury –KIA, Broken Bow Records, Hampton Inn & Suites, Del’s Machine Shop, WYNN’s, Earl’s Indy, Care-Free Pools, BTS Brakes, HOD-Heaven on Dirt, LFT Technologies Inc. – Safety Solutions, Rossi Auto Body, Platinum Powdercoating, and Grandpa George Motors, for their support and I couldn’t do this without them.

Congratulations the other champions, Tyler Seavey, James Eden, Keith Bloom, Mason Moore, and Scott Burgess.

Robert Carrel from QRC, thank you for providing me with equipment that is capable of winning championships.

Thank you, Lowell, for preparing an awesome track each week for us to race on. The officials, thank you for keeping the show moving along. The scorers up in the booth, thank you also. And Sally, you are my favorite announcer because I always feel luckier when you are at the races. You guys put on an awesome show every week.

A special thanks to Sean Sheppard, my crew chief. Thank you for believing in me and for being my friend. I’m glad you are part of our team.

My dad, mom and sister, thank you for being there and helping me pursue my dreams. Now let’s get me to Indiana!

And I just have to say this, at the beginning of the season my dad wasn’t real sure about me running the Open division, but I wanted to. He said the competition was going to be tough and I would struggle at times and I would probably average $10 a night in winnings. So what I have decided to do is, after I get my envelope, I'm going to pull out $10 and give it to my dad and keep the rest for myself.

Thank you.

CONGRATULATIONS ParkerStore/QRC Outlaw Sprint Kart Driver Kyle Larson On Winning the Cycleland Speedway 2006 Open Division Champion & Rookie of the Year, QRC 6 ft. Perpetual Trophy & All Time Track Record in Qualifying.

Kyle 500cc Open QRC Cup Champion
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ParkerStore Driver Claims Tenth Championship
Larson also sets all time track qualifying record
September 30, 2006 - Chico, CA – Holding a slim point lead with the 500cc Open Division championship on the line, playing it conservative would have been the logical strategy for ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson to take in the final feature event of the Cycleland Speedway point season. But not playing it safe only added to the amazing finish to the QRC Cup Perpetual Trophy race and championship point season, both taken with a flourish at the end. To add to his tenth sprint kart championship in a seven year career, which should also include the Rookie of the Year award at next weeks banquet, Larson also set the all time Cycleland Speedway track record, with a new qualifying standard of 10.156 on the lightning fast track. The championship is Larson’s fifth in his two year association with ParkerStore.
ParkerStore Articles click here

       
My #1 Crew Chief Sean Sheppard in a cast.  Kyle and his Buddies: Keith Bloom-250 Intermediate and Brian Southers-Open Intermediates, QRC Cup 6 ft. Perpetual Trophy Champions

Videos: Open Main Event - One awesome race.
The whole Open Main in 3 parts
Start of the Race  Part 1
Passing back & forth  Part 2
Last Lap win it or wear it  Part 3
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PARKERSTORE'S LARSON PADS POINT LEAD WITH ONE TO GO - Also Wins Open Intermediate Feature
September 23, 2006 - Chico, CA – ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson raced to his second consecutive third place finish in the 500cc Open Division as Cycleland Speedway held it’s penultimate event of the 18 race point series. Larson extended his point lead by an additional two points over Tyler Wolf, to take a 17 point advantage into next week’s final event. Despite a mechanical gremlin during qualifying in the 500cc Open Intermediate Division, Larson was able to rebound and capture his division leading fifth feature event of the season.
ParkerStore Article

Video Clip:
Open Intermediate Main going thru lap traffic

TOP FINISHES HIGHLIGHT LARSON'S POINT CHANCES - September 16, 2006 - Chico, CA – After a three week break from point racing as the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars rolled through Northern California, Cycleland Speedway held round number 16 of 18. ParkerStore Outlaw Kart Driver Kyle Larson enjoyed another good night as he increased his point lead in the top 500cc Open Division and drastically cut the deficit in the 500cc Open Intermediate with third and second place finishes in the respective feature races.
ParkerStore Sept. 16th Article
Video Clip: Open Trophy Dash

West Capital Raceway Alumni Association Presents the All American Vintage Classic
September 16th-More Pictures of midgets, supermodifieds, hardtops, sprint cars & roadsters Click Here !

  
Kyle getting a taste of racing in the "good old days"
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Legendary Driver Parnelli Jones & Kyle

    
#77 LeRoy "Go Get'em" Geving        #3 Tom Meagher      
                 
Vintage Cars display videos - Part 1    Part 2    Part 3   Part 4   Part 5   Part 6
   Parnelli Jones Signing some pictures
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Donny's Gold Cup Fire Video Click Here
Gold Cup Race of Champions
Silver Dollar Speedway - Sept. 7, 8, 9, 2006

Donny Schatz -Thurday night Preliminary Heat race
September 9th - Hats off to ParkerStore World of Outlaw driver Donny Schatz, who came back Saturday night to compete in the 53rd Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions. Schatz, with first degree burns on his cheeks and neck area that resulted from a flip and fire during Thursday’s preliminary heat race, started in the D Main. He transferred to the C-Main, then just missed the transfer spot to the B-main. Schatz decided to take a provisional, started 25th in the A-Main event, and finished a very respectable 8th. Schatz had the crowd behind him cheering his every move throughout the night.

After the races we went to visit ParkerStore teammate Schatz. The first degree burns on his cheeks and neck showed his amazing ability to withstand the pain he must have endured to put his helmet on and race all night long. We, and all fans in attendance, appreciate his dedication to the sport of sprint car racing. Donny is a true racer. Good luck Donny and we wish for a speedy burn recovery.

Gold Cup-September 7, 2006 - ParkerStore Driver Donny Schatz and Andy Forsburg were racing for the final transfer spot, into the feature event, off of turn two, when their cars touched and Schatz's #15 smacked the concrete wall. The contact compressed the fuel cell (tail tank) and it immediately ignited as Schatz was flipping. The car landed upright in a huge ball of flame with the ParkerStore Knoxville Nationals winner scrambling out of the car and into a pool of blazing methanol. Fire crews and other drivers watching from the pits came to Schatz's rescue - dousing the flames with fire extinguishers. The frightening event earned Schatz a trip to a local Chico hospital. It was announced at the track that Schatz was treated for minor burns and released.  More info www.donnyschatz.com

LARSON GARNERS FIFTH IN SHOWCASE RACE - September 5, 2006 Chico, CA – With the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, and fellow ParkerStore driver Donny Schatz, in town for the Gold Cup at Silver Dollar Speedway Cycleland Speedway held their annual Tuesday Showcase and Kyle Larson was on hand to race in the 500cc Open and 250cc Intermediate Divisions. After restarting 21st after an early race spin, Larson recovered and drove to fifth in the Open Division main event, while in the Intermediate feature the carburetor fell off while the youngster was racing in third place, ultimately scoring an 11th place finish. ParkerStore Article

DOUBLE FEATURE WINS FOR LARSON -Takes over Point Lead - August 26, 2006 -Chico, CA – ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson swept both Main Events in the 500cc divisions at Cycleland Speedway Saturday night. The wins in the Open and Open Intermediate divisions are thought to be the first time a driver has been able to score the double dip in the two top divisions. In the process Larson was able to retake the Open Division point lead he lost in June, when he missed a race so he could compete in a midget for the first time at Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix, Arizona, claiming an impressive fifth place finish there.  ParkerStore Article-August 26th
Videos:  Open Dash  Open Main

LARSON CONTINUES TO BATTLE FOR POINT LEAD
August 18 & 19, 2006 - Chico, CA – ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson ventured north of the California border to race at Southern Oregon Speedway in Medford, Oregon before returning the next day for point race number 14 at Cycleland Speedway near Chico. Larson raced in the 500cc Open and Open Intermediate divisions at both race tracks and garnered finishes between second and seventh in the four A-mains contested. 
ParkerStore Article
Videos:  Open Int. Dash   Open Int. Main

TWIN TOP FIVES HIGHLIGHT LARSON’S NIGHT
August 12, 2006 - Chico, CA – After surviving an early race spin and restarting 22nd ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson drove to a hard fought fourth place finish in the 500cc Open Division main event as Cycleland Speedway returned to their regular season point format following last weeks two day Golden State Championships. Also competing in the 500cc Open Intermediate Division, Larson placed fifth in the 20 lap event.  ParkerStore Article
Videos:  Open Main Part 1       Part 2

CONGRATULATIONS TO TEAMMATE
DONNY & PARKERSTORE!
DONNY SCHATZ TAKES PARKERSTORE SPRINTER TO KNOXVILLE NATIONALS VICTORY!!!


www.donnyschatz.com  www.parker.com/racing

LARSON CLAIMS OPEN INTERMEDIATE GOLDEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
August 4 & 5, 2006 - Chico, CA - After a two year absence from the outlaw sprint kart racing calendar, the prestigious Golden State Championships returned to Cycleland Speedway and ParkerStore driver Kyle Larson had top results in three divisions during the two days of racing. All three of Cycleland’s 500cc divisions (Open, Open Intermediate and Sportsman) were combined for the Open Division and Larson was competing to score points in the Open and Open Intermediate Divisions. His third place finish in the Open Division feature on Saturday night also resulted in the Golden Sate Championship in the Open Intermediate Division. In what was scored as a race within a race, Larson was the first across the finish line of the Open Intermediate drivers in the 50 lap event. He also competed in the 250cc Intermediate Division and scored another third place finish after leading a majority of the race.
ParkerStore Article
Videos:  Open Heat Race   250 Intermediate Main
4 Abreast Opens     Open Main
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HAPPY 14th BIRTHDAY KYLE!
July 31, 2006 Enjoyed his birthday at RPM-Indoor Kart Racing

Cody Braund, Keith Bloom, Brian Southers
Carson & Max Adams, Colby Copeland & Kyle
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FRAM AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS
July 30, 2006 - Sonoma, CA - MAJ1K Motorsports would like to thank Terry Cox for the complementary tickets to the FRAM AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS, at Infineon Raceway.  Terry competes in the Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragster – Cheetah III. For more information click on: http://aafd-inc.com/member-Rodeck-Cox.shtml   Thank you Terry for giving us the opportunity to learn more about dragster racing. We had a great time at Infineon Raceway.
  
JR Todd, Winner in the Top Fuel Dragster at Infineon Raceway,  July 30, 2006



FOURTH PLACE FINISH CLOSES POINT GAP FOR LARSON
July 29, 2006 - Chico, CA – Overcoming a dismal finish in the 500cc Open Intermediate Division main event that significantly hurt his chances to repeat as Cycleland Speedway Champion, ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson recovered in the top Open Division and closed the point gap to five points with a fourth place finish in the feature race.
ParkerStore Article July 29th   Videos: Open Main
Open Intermediate Main

Another Top Five For Larson At Cycleland
July 22, 2006-Chico, CA – After posting his fourth straight top five finish in the 500 Open Division Saturday night at Cycleland Speedway misfortune struck ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson while battling for second place in the Open Intermediate Division as his engine locked up just two laps short of the checkered flag.  ParkerStore Article
Video Open Intermediate Main


TWO TOP FIVES FOR LARSON AT CYCLELAND
July 15, 2006-Chico, CA – After a first lap spin relegated Kyle Larson to the tail of the 22 kart 500cc Open Intermediate Main event at Cycleland Speedway, the ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver put on a driving display as he passed 19 karts in 20 laps to cross the line in third at the finish. Unfortunately, track officials docked the driver two positions for an early race jump start, dropping the little leadfoot to fifth in the final race results.

In the 500cc Open Division Larson battled race long with several competitors in the hotly contested main event and turned a ninth place start into a satisfying fourth place finish.    ParkerStore Article

Video clips from July 15th race
Two very intense races
Open Main Part 1    Part 2  Part 3
Open Intermediate Part 1     Part 2     Part 3

TWO IN A ROW FOR LARSON AT CYCLELAND
July 8 2006 -Chico, CA – ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson drove to his second straight feature win in the 500cc Open Division as action returned to Cycleland Speedway after a holiday break for the Fourth of July. Larson also competed in the 500cc Open Intermediate Division and came away with a third place finish.   ParkerStore Article

Videos:  Open Main    Open Intermediate Main
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LARSON RETURNS TO CYCLELAND WITH OPEN DIVISION WIN -June 24, 2006 - Chico, California – Returning to Cycleland Speedway for Outlaw Sprint Kart action a successful debut in a full midget at Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix, Arizona, ParkerStore driver Kyle Larson visited victory lane once again as he won the 500cc Open Division main event after jumping from eighth starting to lead every lap on his way to a dominating win. In the 500cc Open Intermediate Division another win appeared to be in sight, only to have a lapped kart spin and collect leader Tyler Schaaf and a hot pursing Larson with two laps to go. Larson restarted at the back of the field and drove to a 12th place finish. ParkerStore Article

Videos From Cycleland June 24, 2006
Open Main 8th to 1st on first lap
Open Intermediate Main -Stuff Happens
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Photos:  Kyle and his buddies having fun!

LARSON RACES FROM 18TH TO FIFTH IN MANZY MIDGET DEBUT - June 17, 2006 - Phoenix, Arizona – Reigning 125cc and 500cc National Outlaw Sprint Kart Champion Kyle Larson competed in the first midget race of his career Saturday June 17th at the legendary Manzanita Speedway and wowed onlookers as he drove through the pack from 18th starting like a veteran, ultimately claiming fifth in the car Jerry Coons, Jr. drove to the 2005 Belleville Nationals title. Larson, the 13 year old from Elk Grove, California, was taking his maiden voyage with the Arizona Midget Racing Association (AMRA) as the group raced on the 1/3 mile track while sharing the bill with the Arizona Sprint Car Association (ASCA) non wing 360 sprint cars, who utilized the half mile track during the 40th annual running of the Hank Arnold Memorial.
Click Here for June 17th ParkerStore Article
Photos from Manzanita click here
Midget Videos From Manzanita
Start-Clip 1,   Passes-Clip 2,  Avoids wreck Clip 3,  Moves into 5th-Clip 4, Finish 5th-Clip 5, 
In the pits after the race Clip 6
A clip for Mickey :)

LARSON BACK TO BACK AT CYCLELAND SPEEDWAY
June 10, 2006 - Chico, CA – ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson won a feature event for the third week in a row as Cycleland Speedway held point race number five. Larson raced to his second consecutive win in the 500cc Open Intermediate division after coming from tenth starting. In the 500cc Open division Larson led the first seven laps of the A-Main before dropping from the race with a broken exhaust pipe.  ParkerStore Article click here

Video-Open Intermediate Main Win 6-10-06
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LARSON TAKES OVER POINT LEAD IN TWO DIVISIONS June 3, 2006 - Chico, CA-ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson enjoyed another big night at Cycleland Speedway as he raced to his first win in the 500cc Open Intermediate division and finished second to 2005 Golden State Challenge Series and Silver Dollar Speedway Sprint Car Champion Sean Becker in the 500cc Open Division. In the process Larson took the point lead in the Open division and expanded his lead in the Open Intermediates. For the 13 year old from Elk Grove, California, to be leading both of the top divisions simultaneously is unprecedented in the hotly contested Northern California sprint karts.
Click here for ParkerStore Article
Videos: OI Dash,     OI Main

A FUN DAY AT CYCLELAND WITH NO RACING 
May 28, 2006 -We would like to thank Lowell Moural for the fun day at his facility.  Kyle was able to get some more seat time in Clarence Reddick's midget that he will be racing at Manzanita Speedway in June. The boys, Kyle, Tyler, Justyn Cox, Colby Copeland and Max Adams also enjoyed the day at Cycleland practicing in their karts, riding the quads on the motocross track and the target shooting lessons from Lowell.


Videos: Midget1,  Midget2, Target Shooting, Karts
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LARSON NOT TO BE DENIED IN CYCLELAND OPEN FEATURE
May 20, 2006 = Chico, CA – ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson raced to his first ever 500cc Open division win at Cycleland Speedway as he ran down 2003 track champion Daniel Becker with four laps to go. A third place finish in the 500cc Open Intermediate division was the only race of the evening he completed in that the 13 year old from Elk Grove, California did not win as he also captured both divisions trophy dashes.
ParkerStore Article 5-20-06

Videos
Open Intermediate Trophy Dash
Open Trophy Dash
Open Main
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5
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LARSON RACES FROM 20th TO 3rd AT CYCLELAND SPEEDWAY
May 13, 2006-Chico, CA – ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson overcame difficult beginnings in both divisions in which he competes and came away with two third place finishes in the main events as Cycleland Speedway held their second point race of the season. ParkerStore Article
Video Part 1-Open Intermediate Main
Video Part 2

LARSON WINS OPEN DIVISION DASH IN CYCLELAND POINT OPENER
May 6, 2006-Chico, CA – ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson returned to action at Cycleland Speedway as the track hosted the first point race of the 2006 season. Larson is competing in the two top divisions that Cycleland offers, the Open Intermediates and Open Outlaw Karts, which are both powered by a 500cc Honda engine.

In the Open Intermediate division Larson came from sixth starting to finish second, while the  Open Division saw another driver’s last lap brake failure and subsequent major contact turn a fifth place effort into a 13th place finish in the feature.
Click Here for ParkerStore Article
Open Intermediate Div. Video Clip

LARSON CLAIMS MEDFORD OPENER
April 29, 2006~After a month of inclement weather on the west coast, ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart Driver Kyle Larson was finally able to start the outdoor season April 28th as he ventured to Southern Oregon Speedway in Medford, Oregon, where he garnered the win in the 500cc Open division and taking a second in the 250cc division. He also returned to California the next day to compete at Cycleland Speedway near Chico, California, where he posted a fourth place finish in the 500cc Open Intermediate division.   Click here ParkerStore April 28-29 article

LARSON TRIES OUT MIDGET
April 17 & 18, 2006~After last minutes arrangements were made, Kyle got to experience a full size midget first hand during a two day excursion to two Phoenix area racetracks. Clarence Reddick, owner of the Bellville Nationals winning Spike/Esslinger car driven by Jerry Coons Jr., towed to Phoenix on Sunday, April 16th to try out the midget that was purchased in February.  Click for more details


Kyle, Danny Stratton & Tyler Reddick

Click here for more photos from Arizona




Super Modifieds -Model Cars Made Out Of Masking Tape 
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#3 Howard Kaeding in the Flyer's Body Shop Super Modified

Yes, that is what I said, masking tape.  When Kyle's dad was young he raced his model cars on the floor  and would repair them with masking tape.   After a while, he decided to make super modifieds with the masking tape by rolling, cutting, taping and painting them.  They are all masking tape with balsa wood for the tires and wire for the bumpers, nerf bars, etc.  He sold a few to several drivers and car owners, and wonder if they are still around. 
       
Crazy Wheels Wally Baker in Jack Gordon's Super Modified
 
#43 Bill King later to be Tim Green's 1st ride
Middle Picture 3rd Place in a Model Contest against airplanes, battleships, etc.
 
#2 The man name Sue: Wayne Sue in the Shadle-McMillen  Super Modified

#55 Tim Green in the Jensen Construction Company  Sprint Car (this car was built with a brass frame, masking tape hood, balsa wood tail & slot car tires on the rear & fiberglass front wheels that Kyle's dad made a mold for)



"Hang on boys we are going for a ride!"
Kyle, Al (crew for #35 Wright One Construction team - Jac Haudenchild) and Tyler at USA Raceway in Tucson, AZ on March 4th.

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Larson Ends Winter Indoor Racing Season at Lakeport Speedway
March 25th -Lakeport CA – ParkerStore Outlaw SprintKart driver Kyle Larson closed the winter indoor racing season at the Lake County Fairgrounds as the Hillside Honda six foot perpetual trophy races were held. Larson, the winner of last year’s 125/250cc division trophy, just missed taking home the 250cc hardware as he settled for second to Trevor Cristiani. Larson also raced in the 500cc Open division but was involved in a first lap melee that eliminated him with a severely bent rear axle.
Click here for ParkerStore Article

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Pistol Pete's Donuts after his win at Lakeport Indoor Series!


LARSON COMPETES IN THE WEST COAST NATIONALS
March 17-19, 2006 - Red Bluff, CA – ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart Driver Kyle Larson appeared headed to a dominating win in the 250cc division at the second annual Red Bluff Indoor West Coast Nationals on Sunday March 19th, but with two laps to go, a kart stalled in turn two completely changed the complexion of the race. Second place Colby Copeland was able to take a low line underneath the disabled kart while Larson chose to go around the outside, allowing Copeland to race by and lead at the yellow flag. With the green and white flag appearing Larson was not able to mount a serious challenge to Copeland and settled for second at the checkered. Larson also competed in the 500cc Open division main event immediately following the 250cc feature and the chance to get one victory for the day was stymied early as the sprocket hub broke on his mount on lap five.
Click Here for ParkerStore Article March 17-19, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WEST COAST NATIONALS CHAMPIONS!
Open Division: Brian Southers
Open Intermediate Division: Tyler Reddick
250cc Division: Colby Copeland
125cc Division:  Dillon Aldred
Box Stock Division: Tyler Seavey
Beginner Box Stock:  Bryce Acquistapace

2005 OUTLAW ALL STAR TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP BANQUET

Pete                     Kyle             Tyler 
More Photos Click Here
Corning Ford & Broken Bow Records Outlaw Karts
Sweeps All Star Tour
Thank you Benny Brown for your support!

March 11, 2006~At the banquet Kyle gave a speech for the All Star Tour
First I would like to thank my sponsors: ParkerStore, QRC, Inc., RPM –Indoor Kart Racing, JW Web Design, Corning Ford Mercury –KIA, Broken Bow Records, Hampton Inn & Suites, Del’s Machine Shop, WYNN’s, Earl’s Indy, Care-Free Pools, HOD-Heaven on Dirt, PrintWerx, and LFT Technologies Inc. – Safety Solutions.

I wish the Tour wasn’t coming to the end. I have a lot of good memories: traveling in a group, the slick track in Oregon, in Idaho, Robert karaoking “On the Road Again”, Pete hiding under the tables in the bar, the hotel alarm going off in the early morning, the ice machine taking a beating, a lot happened in Idaho, but it was fun!

There are good memories at the other tracks we competed at like Carson City, Lakeport, Stockton, Cycleland and of course Red Bluff. The best part of running the Tour it gave me experience on the different type of tracks and surface. I feel racing the Tour made me a better driver.

Thank you Bob Carrel for all your hard work and I appreciate everything you do for the outlaw karts and families.

Robert, thank you again for all the support you have given me. I will always remember what you have done for me. Thank you.

Jack Waterman, you’ve been great! I love all the pictures you provide. Thanks to you I get a lot of compliments on my website. Thank you for all you do for me and my family.

Last, I would like to congratulate the other champions and my Corning Ford teammates, Tyler Reddick and Pete Johnston. And thank you Benny Brown and Clarence for all your support.

The Red Bluff Winter Indoor Series Kyle finished 3rd in points and received his trophy and gave another speech:
Congratulations to the champions, Tyler McCain, Mason Moore, Brian Southers, Alyssa Hogan, Kellcy Bell and Richie Carrel.

Thank you, Sean Sheppard for helping me and my dad and Loren Briggs for the 250 motor. Also thank you Hollywood Holt for supplying us fuel for the Red Bluff season.

ParkerStore, QRC, Inc., RPM –Indoor Kart Racing, JW Web Design, Corning Ford Mercury –KIA, Broken Bow Records, Hampton Inn & Suites, Del’s Machine Shop, WYNN’s, Earl’s Indy, Care-Free Pools, HOD-Heaven on Dirt, PrintWerx, and LFT Technologies Inc. – Safety Solutions thank you for your support.  See you at the races.

CONGRATULATIONS JIMMY SILLS! www.sprintcar.com
  Jimmy Sills was inducted into the Motor Sports Press Association Hall of Fame on March 8, 2006 in Oakland CA Dennis Mattish presents Jimmy Sills with his Hall of Fame plaque.    www.hoseheads.com

Also, Sprint Car Hall of Fame announced "class of 2006" Jimmy is one of 13 individuals that will be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon, June 3rd, during th 17th annual cermonies in Knoxville Iowa.   Congratulations Jimmy!

Special Thank You To STEVE STROUD
Owner of Lubrication Equipment & Supply Co., Inc. and ParkerStore in Phoenix, AZ
http://members.aol.com/lubequip

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We would like to thank Mr. Stroud for inviting us to visit his ParkerStore in Phoenix.   We enjoyed the tour of the store and viewing all the racing memorabilia. 
  
Also, we want to thank Mr. Stroud for taking us out to lunch. We had a great time visiting and hope to renew aquaintances at the tracks in Arizona.

TERRY COX -NOSTALGIA TOP FUEL DRAGSTER
All American Fuel Dragster  - AA*FD

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March 7, 2006 - Here is a little bit of information about Kyle's buddy,  Justyn Cox's dad, who also races.  He drives the Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragster - Cheetah III.  The name of the car, Cheetah III, is derived from past history. During the late 1960s there was a two car top fuel team in Sacramento, California that went by the names of the Cheetah I and Cheetah II. The late Gary Ormsby drove the Cheetah I, and John Cox drove the Cheetah II. In 2002, when Cox decided to build a new top fuel team with his son as the driver, he felt it was fitting to continue the Cheetah legacy.  For more information check out:  http://aafd-inc.com/member-Rodeck-Cox.shtml


February 18, 2006 -LARSON ENDS RED BLUFF
POINTS IN THIRD -Red Bluff, CA – ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson capped the Red Bluff Winter Indoor point series with a third place finish in the final tally as season long point leader Mason Moore capture the title in the 500cc Open Intermediate Division. Going into the main event Garrett Mills trailed Larson, who was in second, by four points. Mills was able to turn a front row starting spot into the feature win and move past Larson, who could only manage a seventh place finish.   ParkerStore Article Click Here

February 11, 2006 - MECHANICAL GREMLIN HAMPERS LARSON AT RED BLUFF - ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson competed Saturday February 10th in the penultimate event at the Red Bluff Winter Indoor Series inside the Pauline Davis Pavilion and scored a second place finish in the 125/250 Intermediate division A-Main behind first time winner Justyn Cox. However, misfortune struck on the last lap of the 500cc Open Intermediate division feature as Larson’s chain broke while in fifth place.

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February 4, 2006 - LARSON HAS BIG NIGHT AT RED BLUFF -Red Bluff, California (2-4-06)– ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson won for the third week in a row as he sub drove for an absent Trevor Tennison in the 125/250 Intermediate division. After completing the flag to flag win he immediately jumped into this 500cc Open Intermediate kart and drove from tenth to second to cap a successful comeback after transferring from the B-Main.

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January 28 2006 -CORNING FORD & BROKEN BOW RECORDS DRIVERS FINISH FIRST, SECOND & THIRD AT LAKEPORT INDOOR SPEEDWAY ~ Kyle Larson won his second 500cc Open division main event in a row at the Lakeport Indoor Speedway as he held off the advances of fellow Corning Ford and Broken Bow Records sponsored drivers, 10 year old All Star Tour Box Stock Champion Tyler Reddick and All Star Tour Open Champion Pistol Pete Johnston.  Also, for the second week in a row, Larson drove his 250cc powered kart to a fourth place finish in the 125/2500cc division.
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