

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SANTA MARIA 2026 VKCA MAJOR EVENT
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: SANTA MARIA 2026 VKCA MAJOR EVENT

DATES
07/24/26 - 07/25/26

SCHEDULE
Thursday: Move in starting at noon. No track time.
Friday: 10:00AM driver’s meeting. Open running after driver’s meeting.
Saturday: 10:00AM driver’s meeting. Open running after driver’s meeting.

PRICING
Driving 1-day: $50 for VKCA members and non-members
Driving 2-day: $90 for VKCA members, $100 for non-members
2-day spectator: $15

RULES
1956 - later karts per the VKCA Mission Statement and 2023 rules as follows.

Mission Statement
https://www.vkcoa.com/?page_id=95

Rules
https://www.vkcoa.com/?page_id=111
VKCA Kart Show Rules
https://www.vkcoa.com/?page_id=108

TECH &amp; HELMET INSPECTION
Check your karts for safety. Karts will be teched to make sure axles, steering brakes, etc. are safe. That means cotter pins, safety wire, clips, etc. must be in place before you can run your kart. Helmets will be checked to make sure they conform to the 2023 rules.

FOOD
Food will not be provided at this event.

HOST HOTEL
The Historic Santa Maria Inn
801 S Broadway
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: (805)928-7777
Rate: $159/night + tax, Regular rate is $199.  To get the discounted rate rooms must be reserved ASAP.  Reserve by Phone: Call (805)928-7777 and say that you want a room for the Vintage Kart Club of America or VKCA event.  Discounted rate valid Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

CAMPING
Self-contained camping at the track is permitted. Gates will be open starting Thursday at noon for anyone interested in camping throughout the event or for those who want to drop off a trailer before heading to their motel. Campers can stay Saturday night as long as they plan to leave the track by noon Sunday.

SECURITY
We will have security on-site Thursday and Friday nights but not Saturday night. Please protect your karts and equipment.

RAFFLE
50/50 raffle Saturday.

KART SHOW
Kart show Saturday during/after lunch. Awards will be handed out.
kart show rules
https://www.vkcoa.com/?page_id=108

SWAP MEET
Drag out your unused vintage kart items and raise some cash. Swap and sell both days.

MISC
Alcoholic beverages, bicycles, skateboards, mini bikes, etc. not allowed. The track gate must be closed behind you when entering the pit area.

EVENT CONTACT
Steve Shaw
Phone: (510)828-9151
Email: shaw7d@gmail.com

TRACK ADDRESS
3951 S. Blosser Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455

TRACK WEBSITE
https://www.smka.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-maria/santa-maria-2026-vkca-major-event/200029853353554
- **Event Categories**: meetups, trips-adventures, camping, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029853353554?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=santa+maria-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Santa Maria
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: SMKA - Santa Maria Karting Association
- **lat**: 34.889709320117
- **long**: -120.45401573181
- **full address**: SMKA - Santa Maria Karting Association, 3951 S. Blosser Rd.,Santa Maria, California, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Keith CoBen (https://allevents.in/org/keith-coben/26266166)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** SMKA - Santa Maria Karting Association, 3951 S. Blosser Rd.,Santa Maria, California, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Keith CoBen
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, trips-adventures, camping, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about SANTA MARIA 2026 VKCA MAJOR EVENT ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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