Crim: Traeders’ induction into Hall of Fame is reminder how important they were to karting

By Don Crim, Senior Columnist | April 15, 2024
Shown are the plaques Terry Traeder and his late father, Gus, received for being inducted into the Go Kart Hall of Fame during a ceremony last Friday night in Bakersfield, Calif. | Submitted photo

QUINCY — Some of the legends of karting gathered at the DoubleTree By Hilton on Friday night in Bakersfield, Calif., for the induction ceremony of the inaugural class of the Go Kart Hall of Fame. Forty-two people were enshrined, 16 posthumously. There were drivers, mechanics, promoters and manufacturers. All pre-dated 1993 and were selected for…

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Scott family claims three of top eight spots in Briggs Heavy class on Grand Prix’s opening day

By Steve Eighinger | June 11, 2022
Jeff, Riley and Avery Scott hope to build on Saturday's success to bring home some Gussies on Sunday. — Photo by Steve Eighinger

QUINCY — Only a father can truly appreciate a day like Saturday. Quincy’s Jeff Scott, son Riley and daughter Avery all finished among the top eight in the Briggs Heavy class of the Grand Prix of Karting on a sun-splashed Saturday afternoon at South Park. “It’s awesome,” Jeff Scott said. “Being able to race with…

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