The winners of the First Annual Red Bluff Yamaha Perpetual Trophy Night at the Red Bluff Outlaws.
Left to Right - Ryan Robinson, Tanner Thorson, Zachary Heinz, Seth Nunes, Ryan Foster, Eric Pettinger

Saturday night, Jan. 12, 2008, Red Bluff Yamaha presented its first annual "Red Bluff Yamaha Perpetual Trophy Night" for the Red Bluff Outlaws Dirt Sprint Kart series at the Pauline Davis Pavilion. The indoor karting series is in its 28th consecutive season running at the Tehama District Fairgrounds and for 20 of those years there has been a Perpetual Trophy Night. Robert Carrel, owner of Red Bluff Yamaha, has stepped up to take responsibility for the prestigious presentation. This included replacing the decades old 6 ft tall trophies which have served as the symbol for one of the highest achievements in the sport of outlaw karting, with all new giant handmade trophies.  A complete Trophy Photo Gallery is available here ... Click Here - and Click Here for the Action Gallery.

The winners of the trophies were:
Open Division - Ryan Foster #21 - Age 26 from Anderson, CA
Open Intermediate Division - Seth Nunes #5N - Age 12, Medford Or.
Sportsman Division - Eric Pettinger #26 - Red Bluff, CA
250cc Division - Zachary Heinz #57 - Reno, Nevada
Box Stock Division - Tanner Thorson #8V, Minden Nevada, Subbing for Nic Varricchio
Beginner Box Stock Division - Ryan Robinson #11 Elk Grove

The Red Bluff Outlaws' series are very special to the entire Carrel family.  They were the original inventors and promoters of the sport.  It is a sport that spread like wildfire across the country with new tracks popping up in every state and region, and is now spreading to Canada, Australia and Europe.  Robert's father Bob Carrel, along with friends and family began racing go-karts on dirt during the off season of stockcar racing.   The sport grew rapidly into an local institution that has seen over 5,000 racers and their families and friend become involved with.  The high tech karts appeal to anyone who loves fast, close racing.  Kids as young as 5 years old up to people over 60 show up each week to race the series.  The largest karts can clock over 70mph on the 1/10th mile oval dirt track.  And for all their speed and action are amazingly safe, thanks to Bob and Robert Carrel who created QRC Karts - the premier manufacturer of outlaw karts.  Their passion for the sport shows in their dedication to the safety of the drivers and their focus to make this a family sport.

Team Yamaha riders, Robert Noftz and Garrett Jones were on hand to sign autographs and help present trophies. Scroll down for complete press release...

Robert Noftz on his Red Bluff Yamaha	Garrett Jones signs an autograph card for a fan.
The Red Bluff Yamaha Sponsored Outlaw Sprint Kart of Sean Becker. Becker is a champion Sprint Car driver who holds dozens of championships in the Outlaw Karts as well.   Find out more about Outlaw Karts - Click Here - Find out more about Sean Becker, Click Here New Hero Cards for Robert Noftz and Garret Jones

YAMAHA SUPPORTS LOCAL MOTORSPORTS
There is a new Yamaha dealership in town - just at the end of Antelope Blvd - who is more than just a purveyor of motorcycles, ATVs and motocross gear, they are deeply dedicated to local motorsports and the local racers. This weekend the new Red Bluff Yamaha presented its first annual "Red Bluff Yamaha Perpetual Trophy Night" for the Red Bluff Outlaws Dirt Sprint Kart series at the Pauline Davis Pavilion. The indoor karting series is in its 28th consecutive season running at the Tehama District Fairgrounds and for 20 of those years there has been a Perpetual Trophy Night. Robert Carrel, owner of Red Bluff Yamaha, has stepped up to take responsibility for the prestigious presentation. This included replacing the decades old 6 ft tall trophies which have served as the symbol for one of the highest achievements in the sport of outlaw karting, with all new giant handmade trophies.

The Red Bluff Outlaws' series are very special to the entire Carrel family. They were the original inventors and promoters of the sport. It is a sport that spread like wildfire across the country with new tracks popping up in every state and region, and is now spreading to Canada, Australia and Europe. Robert's father Bob Carrel, along with friends and family began racing go-karts on dirt during the off season of stockcar racing. The sport grew rapidly into an local institution that has seen over 5,000 racers and their families and friend become involved with. The high tech karts appeal to anyone who loves fast, close racing. Kids as young as 5 years old up to people over 60 show up each week to race the series. The largest karts can clock over 70mph on the 1/10th mile oval dirt track. And for all their speed and action are amazingly safe, thanks to Bob and Robert Carrel who created QRC Karts - the premier manufacturer of outlaw karts. Their passion for the sport shows in their dedication to the safety of the drivers and their focus to make this a family sport.

With the success of QRC Karts Robert has now ventured into his other passion, motorcycles, by opening Red Bluff Yamaha this year. The beautiful new showroom carries everything Yamaha - from dirt bikes to road and touring bikes to ATVs both utility and sport and racing models. Plus they have a complete parts and service department. Robert invited 2 members of his Red Bluff Yamaha Motocross Team down to Saturday's events to sign autographs and meet the other racers. Robert Noftz and Garrett Jones handed out hero cards, signed autographs and helped present the trophies to the winners of the evening's races.

There are six racing division that run qualifying laps to determine placement in heat races which are then used to determine starting positions in the main events all which lead up to the A Main Feature Event in each division. More than 150 racers turned out to compete for the 6 5ft. tall Perpetual Trophies, and they put on a demonstration of some of the best racing in years, proving why so many racers who started competing have gone on to be some of the top names in racing of all kinds. From the ranks have come NASCAR stars, World of Outlaw stars, USAC, BCRA, and others. In fact, it was NASCAR driver Ryan Foster how took home the Perpetual Trophy for the Open 500 Division - the premier class of the sport.

During the winter Foster, like so many other racers who compete nationally, return to their roots of Outlaw Kart racing to keep in shape and hone their driving skills. The experience they gain at this tight bullring track can be carried to nearly any other racing where it will prove invaluable.

A rundown of the winners shows the diversity of racers and how far people travel to participate every week for so many years.

Perpetual Trophy Winners:
Open Division - Ryan Foster #21 - Age 26 from Anderson, CA
Open Intermediate Division - Seth Nunes #5N - Age 12, Medford Or.
Sportsman Division - Eric Pettinger #26 - Red Bluff, CA
250cc Division - Zachary Heinz #57 - Reno, Nevada
Box Stock Division - Tanner Thorson #8V, Minden Nevada, Subbing for Nic Varricchio
Beginner Box Stock Division - Ryan Robinson #11 Elk Grove

OPEN DIVISION
A Main Winner
- Ryan Foster #21 - Age 26 from Anderson, CA
Trophy Dash Winner
- Beau Perkins #35 - Age 27, Red Bluff, CA
Fast Time
- Daniel Thorson #8 - Age 17, Reno, Nevada

OPEN INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
A Main Winner
- Seth Nunes #5N - Age 12, Medford Or.
Trophy Dash Winner
- Keith Bloom Jr. #27
Fast Time
- Camron Millard #17

SPORTSMAN DIVISION - ages 25 and over
A Main Winner
- Eric Pettinger #26
Trophy Dash Winner
- Demo Mittry #23
Fast Time
- Demo Mittry #23

250cc DIVISION
A Main Winner
- Zachary Heinz #57 - Nevada
Trophy Dash Winner
- Mason Millard #24 - Carson City, Nevada
Fast Time
- Jake Morgan #77 - Red Bluff

BOX STOCK DIVISION
A Main Winner
- Tanner Thorson #8V, Minden Nevada, Subbing for Nic Varricchio
Trophy Dash Winner
- Tanner Thorson #8V, Minden Nevada, Subbing for Nic Varricchio
Fast Time
- Chase Majdic #42 Age 9 - Redding, CA

BEGINNER BOX STOCK
A Main Winner
- Ryan Robinson #11
Trophy Dash Winner
- Connor Sousa #01
Fast Time
- Ryan Robinson #11