The Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart Race, an annual event that has raised money for local businesses, organizations and those in need, is set for Tuesday, September 10th.
This is the 20th year of the community fundraising event which brings local businesses together to vie for the coveted trophy and assist local causes.
Since its inception in 1994, over $200,000 has been raised for such causes.
The Noonan family, hosts of the event, has announced that this year’s single recipient of funds will be the Save the Strand – Old Forge Go Digital or Go Dark campaign.
The entry fee for a team is $250, which covers five racers who will each run in two heats. The fee also includes food and tickets for five beverages for each racer.
Additional beverages can be purchased for $2 each.
Team leaders should send their check for $250 and a list of five racers to Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart Race, 3183 State Route 28, Old Forge, NY13420.
The entry form can be downloaded at CalypsosCove.com.
There is a 24 team limit and deadline for entry is 5 p.m. Monday, September 9th.
Race spectators will be admitted for a donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The donation includes food and tickets for five beverages.
Additional beverages can be purchased for $2 each.
All proceeds from the event are donated to the benefactor. Please bring ID for proof of age.
Race participants and spectators can purchase raffle tickets before or during the event.
Door prize raffles will be awarded throughout the evening and the same tickets are used for a 50/50 raffle at the end of the race.
Half of the raffle funds will go towards the Strand project.
Anyone interested in donating a door prize or gift certificate can call (315)369-6145 or stop into the Enchanted Forest Water Safari office. All are asked to return a list of team members and signed rules with their entry fee. It is the responsibility of the team captain to be sure that all team members are aware of the rules. Team members may be substituted the night of the race. Team captains must check in at entrance to pick up team envelope.
A rain date has been set for Thursday, September 12th. Please call (315) 369-6145 to confirm postponement due to rain.
