Galletta's Greenhouse
& Go-Karts
60 County Route 20
Oswego, NY, USA
13126-6512
Telephone:
 (315) 343-0879
or
(315) 343-4281
Directions:








 
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Points championship racing Sundays from June-thru-August & Saturdays from September-thru-October since 1996!  The 2007 season begins in June on Sunday afternoons at Galletta's Greenhouse's non-profit/race-at-your-own-risk/hobby Go-Kart Speedway, and exhibitions on summer Thursdays at Oswego Speedway.
Our new location is: The New GallettasGreenhouse.com Website's Go-Kart Page!

The starting lineup to the 2006 Galletta's Kart Klassic 150! You're invited to our next one!
 Want to race a go-cart/go-kart? Whether you're a beginner, amateur, or experienced driver, then welcome to Galletta's Go-Kart Racing website located in Oswego Town, NY, USA! Around 45 minutes north of Syracuse. We race stock 5-horsepower small engine karts clockwise at Galletta's Greenhouse and Oswego Speedway's dirt oval track. We reach speeds between 30-40 mph. You are invited to rent one of our competitive karts, or bring your own and race with us!

The 12th Annual Galletta's Go-Kart Klassic Championship 150 Recap!
Saturday, September 23rd, 2006 (150-Lap Event; 2006 Feature Event #16)
At first it looked like the weekend was going to rain out, but the Classic Race was only delayed.
16 drivers made for the biggest "Klassic" ever! First, let us check the starting grid and opening lap:

Look at that 16-kart opening lap! And all 16 karts are equally-matched stock 5hp motors. What does this mean? Close and competitive racing! A tremendous race begins! Unfortunately, the very start of the race was marred by a few accidents by inexperienced younger drivers, but after the wrecks settled down, the race went on to be one of the best - if not THE best - in the history of Galletta's Go-Kart Speedway!!! Wes Stevens, Chris Stevens, Matt Stevens, and Robbie Jimenez all battled fiercely for the lead and shared the lead for most of the event! Behold snapshots from the fiercest, fastest-paced, closest, and most competitive Galletta's Classic in history! Look at how close this race was in the last few laps!

Left: Ogre (#4) leads Rob (#5), Matt (#33), and Chris (#3) with 10 laps to go before Rob goes for the lead and loses two positions!
Right: Ogre (#4) leads Chris (#3), Rob (#5), Matt (#33), and Fred (#2) on the final laps after Matt's move for the win lost him two positions!
The final result after 150 furious laps? Well, in a surprise upset...

OGRE WINS! OGRE WINS! OGRE WINS!

579 year-old Wesley James TrOgre Stevens becomes the third winner in the twelve year history of the event, yet it is still a family affair, as he interrupts his two boys' domination of the event and wins, yet holds the streak of only the home team winning. Now, let us check the final points standings...

2006 Galletta's Go-Karts Final Point Standings
After 18 feature events from 6/11/2006 thru 10/07/2006. Klassic attendees have clickable photos.
NOTE: The 75-Lapper was the final points show. The final five features (in October & November), won by Matt (+2), Dick (+1), and Josh (+2),
were counted as Fall exhibitions due to poor record-keeping and won't count in the final points standings, though they are credited as career wins:

Rank	Name & Go-Karts Piloted (* = Track Championships)  [Klassic Drivers have Photos: CLICK TO SEE DRIVER]	Total Points (Place)	Average Points Per Event	Events	Feature Wins
1	Matt "Mush" Stevens #3, #33, #7, #6, #1******** (2006 Track Champion)	2973.50	165.19	18	8 (+2)
2	Chris "ChrusherComix" Stevens #8, #3, #10, #5, #2***	2717.00	150.94	18	3*
3	Wesley "Ogre" Stevens #4, #0, #6, #05 (2006 Klassic 150 Winner!)	2389.00	140.53	17	2^
4	Robby Jimenez #5, #05 (2006 Visitor's Champion... retired?!)	2319.00	144.94	16	1
5	Fast Flyin' Flippin' Freddy Collins #2, #7	1992.50	117.21	17	0
6	Dick Dann #86, #0, #1, #02 (Has 1 Exhibition win!)	1887.10	117.94	16	0 (+1)
7	Wavin' Nick Dann #02, #86, #0, #6, #1, #10, #05, #7	1660.50	118.61	14	0
8	"Fast" Eddie Maynes #43, #10	1649.50	126.88	13	1
9	Oscar "Flyin' Oz" Berry #11, #10, #7	1420.50	118.38	12	0
10	Jackknifing Jason Mills #38, #0, #6, #7	1269.50	115.41	11	0
11	Grumpy Gary Miller Sr. #24, #0	1142.00	103.82	11	1
12	Billy "The Kid" Kuykendell (Photo on Seabrook site) #6, #1, #05 (owes $$$)	834.00	119.14	7	1*
13	Josh Schute #7, #05 (Has 2 Exhibition wins!)	786.50	157.30	5	0 (+2)
14	Rick Meynes #9, #1	712.50	89.06	8	0
15	Kyle Reuter #7, #1, #0, #24, #10, #6	557.00	185.67	3	>1
16	Kenny Maynes #18, #1, #2, #7	520.00	130.00	4	0
17	Kelly "Supermodified" Miller #0	465.50	155.17	3	0
18	Barrelin' Brian Bortel (Photo on Seabrook site) #15	424.00	106.00	4	1
19	Crashin' Howard Seabrook (& his website) #28, #1	339.00	67.80	5	0
20	Phil Hall #7	181.00	90.50	2	0
21	Crashin' Chris Maynes #9	175.00	175.00	1	0
22	Andy Ouderker #16	137.00	68.50	2	0
23	Derek Woodworth (Photo on Seabrook site)  #6, #0	131.00	65.50	2	0
24	Anonymous Racer from 10/7 #10	130.00	130.00	1	0
25	Kenny Williams #7, #05	113.00	113.00	1	0
26	Brandon Carvey #7	95.00	95.00	1	0
27	Brad Jones #6	95.00	95.00	1	0
28	Danny Berry #1	95.00	95.00	1	0
29	Joe Garth #10	95.00	95.00	1	0
30	Andy Berry #7	91.00	91.00	1	0
31	"Transformer" Tim Sczerby #6	90.00	90.00	1	0
32	Dalton Crouch #05	89.00	89.00	1	0
33	Gary Miller Jr. #6	83.00	83.00	1	0
34	David Hartpewe #7	77.00	77.00	1	0
35	Jim "Gimme-my-money-back!" Jelliffe #7	49.00	49.00	1	0

KEY:
Win column: * = Tie win, >= rain-shortened win, ^ = Classic win, (+ #) = Exhibition "Non-point event" (Due to poor scorekeeping) wins
(Does not include Oswego Speedway's "Mixed Engine Class" wins = Matt had 2, while Wes, Chris, B. Bortel, E. Maynes, M. Billion, and M. Miller all with 1 each!)
Name column: * = Galletta's Track Championships to date. Points system is in Rules section.

Facts, Questions & Answers, Basic rules, regulations, and prices:

Where do you race: Our track is located in back of:
Galletta's Greenhouses
60 County Route 20
Oswego, NY 13126-6512
(315) 343-0879 or (315) 343-4281
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What do we race?: We race 5hp engine Go-Karts clockwise on a dirt oval track. Although it's a dirt track, we race very much like asphalt cars because of the stagger and smoothness of the track (sliding the karts in the turns usually slows you down and breaks the hubs, so we aim to keep the karts straight in the turns). We race clockwise (instead of the usual counter-clockwise) because this way the engine is located on the outside of the kart leading to greater speeds and less sliding in the corners.

When do we race?: We run on a weekly basis, which is almost always Sunday (afternoons and evenings) from June through September, and then usually Saturdays from September through October (weather permitting) every year. We race virtually every weekend from June through October. We occasionally race two times per weekend and/or during the weekdays, depending on weather, holidays, local events, and racer attendance.

Daytime racing or night-time racing! We make it affordable and fun!
You don't have to spend thousands of dollars to run - and compete - with us!

How fast do you go?: Approximate speed is probably around 35-40mph in the straight-aways. We purposefully don't want to modify the motors to go much faster because we are looking to keep costs low and the safety high. We could easily make them faster, but it would go against our policy of affordable and safe backyard racing. We timed expensive racing go-karts against ours at Oswego Speedway, and for merely a few hundred dollars, you can make a car less than one second slower than a kart that costs thousands of dollars - AND have a bigger field of karts! Beat that!

Where do we race?: The dirt speedway in back of Galletta's Greenhouse on County Rt. 60, Oswego, New York, USA. (Also at Oswego Speedway when they let us run our class.)

How do we race?: Every race begins under a handicapped start (Points leaders and race winners in the rear with low-points racers in the front in opposite order of points-per-race), and race length can vary between 20-50 laps for regular season races and up to 130+ laps for our "Classic Championship" race that usually occurs in late September.

I don't have a kart. Can I still go karting?: YES! The track owns 10 Karts (3 that we personally race and 4 backups that we rent out). They are all competitive and can win any given race with an experienced driver at the wheel. Every engine and kart has won a race at the track, and all are potent and have a solid chance of winning. Several of our friends/co-competitors also have extra karts and may rent them to you. We had as many as 18 karts on track in 2005-06 and expect in excess of 20 this season. More if you've never been here and join us.

The racing is always fun, fast, competitive, and furious!

What kind of engines do you run: Our featured class of karts all have 5hp Briggs and Stratton flat-head 4-cycle motors. For example, ours are mostly Fun Power or I/C. We allow simple modifications, but no racing parts, as this makes the racing too expensive. We may change this rule in the future, but for now, all of our established competitors race with 5hp flathead Briggs and Stratton motors with shaved heads.

Matt's messy garage: 11 Galletta's Go-Karts! 3 main karts and 8 rental/backup karts. All with evenly-matched Briggs and Stratton stock 5hp motors!

What are the allowed modifications to the motors?: Allowed modifications are as follows: Overriding the governor, Shaved heads (newly allowed in 2005 in order to defeat OHV cheater karts), bored-cylinders up to .010/.020/.030 over (we've bored some of the older engines to renew the worn cylinder, and some believe that this may give more power, but we have not witnessed this first hand; It seems to have more often slows the engine, not speed it up).

Restrictions on the motors?: We currently do not allow after-market racing parts, such as special racing crankshafts, cams, carburetors, springs, and so on. This is to keep speeds both extremely safe and affordable. This may change in the future with a vote of the active drivers and track owners and the pricing. The reasons for not running bigger horsepower motors are listed below.

I have my own kart. Can I race?: YES! Others are invited to bring their own karts and race them at Galletta's. The only qualification is that they must be 5hp motors and they cannot have illegally modified racing parts. Stock flathead 5hp Briggs are the norm, though we modify them and will help you do the same. We call them limited-modified stock 5hp Galletta's Yard Karts. The track owners and mechanics can help you set up your kart to the exact modifications that everybody else runs. All engines should be approved by the track owners and mechanics, but as long as it's a 5hp and aren't illegally modified (as said above), you will almost certainly be allowed to race. We have had trouble with the expenses and inequality of racing motors and OHV motors compared to stock 5hps, and for now, they are not Galletta's-legal. Regardless, they must be a 5hp, no stickers removed. You can buy any go-kart in a yard sale or store, and with minor modifications (governor spring, shaved head, stagger, chain, and tire tips) you could be racing the same day and can be competing to win the very next race.

DVDs available from multiple angles (Our announcer/taping tower; formerly known as Fort Chrusher!)

Can I buy a kart off of you?: We can build you a kart for a price. We are very affordable, mainly because we love racing so much, that we want more people to race against! We can also help you find motors and parts, or help you fix motors, karts, and parts that you may believe are junk (until we get our hands on them).

How much does it cost to race?: To rent one of our karts, the standard 40-lap race is $15. This is extremely affordable and a great price. If you notice, covering gas and parts, we are basically letting you race for free because we want people to race against! It's often said by visitors to be the most fun they've ever had for $15. If you have your own kart, the entrance fee for a 40-lapper is $5. Longer races are slightly more. The fees cover parts, repairs, kart maintenance, track maintenance, and entrance into the points standings. This is a non-profit, race-at-your-own-risk, recreational operation and all of the money goes right back into the track and karts. Prices may vary depending on costs, race length, points race prize entry, and track/kart volunteer work.

How much does it cost to watch?: It is 100% FREE to watch the races, though you may be asked to participate in a 50/50 ticket contest which will be drawn after the contest's conclusion (50% of the funds will go to the points standings prize purse, the rest to the winning ticket holder). We also occasionally have cookouts before or after race time.

Do you have prizes to the winners/top-runners?: We debate doing this. It would depend on drivers and spectators putting money into a fund, and so far we've only had limited support. Last year (2005), we attempted a points fund, but at year's end, the top 5 winning visiting drivers all owed more money in rental & repair fees than winnings, so no money was handed out. This is a non-profit, recreational-only organization. However, if enough of the drivers are serious about competing, come to nearly every race, and we have enough drivers and spectators putting enough money into a points fund, we will have year-end prizes. This is our intention, but it needs the support of more people. More likely, we will have a visitors-only points fund, as the home team (Matt, Chris, and Wes) have the most experience, attend every race, and are usually running in the top 5 of every race and only the most experienced drivers can compete with them on a regular basis.

Multiple angles to watch the races. DVDs available for purchase.

What are the racing rules?: We have standard general racing rules that most racetracks follow in order to keep the racing as safe, fair, and as competitive as possible. Basic rules at most tracks will almost all be exactly the same here, but hard ramming and intentional bumping is not permitted at all, though straight bumper-to-bumper contact is allowed (usually only in the straights) provided that it does not cause an accident. We're not NASCAR, and any bump that causes an accident will be penalized (rear of the field). You will be asked to sign a waiver that frees the track owners of responsibility to any injuries sustained while racing on our property. Our track is recreational, race-at-your-own-risk-only and we do not have nor offer insurance for racers. In over ten years of racing, we've never had a serious injury (just some scrapes and bruises at most) because we have safety standards and frown upon rough racing. Safety first on our track. Expanded rules are all here.

Is there a weight limit with the drivers and karts?: There is no weight limit for our drivers. However, weight does play a role in your ability to win. If you weigh between 120lbs. and 200lbs. you should be both physically strong enough and physically light enough to be competitive immediately, and - with a little patience and experience - good enough to win a race. We have had many different winners within this weight range, and the past track champions ranged between 135lbs.-160lbs., which would make your potential optimal. However, if you weigh more than 200lbs., you will have likely trouble winning with most of our rental karts, but you can still have fun racing and will be able to make a lighter frame to be more competitive. In some sports, size is good. In small-engine racing and horse racing for example, it's often a hindrance. We are developing and allowing lighter frames for heavier drivers, which may remedy this minor problem, but bigger motors for heavier drivers proved to be too problematic with everybody racing 5hps getting angry about the fairness of allowing some people to compete bigger motors, as it defeats the purpose of equal competition.)

You race only 5hps now? Why not 5.5hp or 6.5hp or more anymore?: We were allowing 5.5hp motors for some of the heavier competitors until some of them began to cheat and race larger motors with the stickers removed (a 6.5hp OHV or 7.5hp OHV is nearly identical to a 5.5hp OHV Briggs to the naked eye), as well as allegedly illegally modifying them with expensive racing parts. Hence, to keep the competition equal AND affordable, we have instituted a stock 5hp-only rule until further notice. This may change in the future depending on engine and part availability. However, we are considering different classes for 5.5hp and up. This will depend on the amount of people we could get for each class. However, the track karts are all equally-matched 5hp engines, and that is our featured class.

Why not racing parts? Why not raptors or other racing parts?: We have been stock-part 5hp since day one. The only modification that we allowed for the first ten years of racing was shaved heads (and this was after several competitors were illegally modifying Intek OHV karts, so shaving the heads equalized the speed difference). Racing motors are exceedingly expensive, and our class is stock in order to not price people out of the racing. Plus, trust us, with Matt and Chris already that fast with stock motors, don't ask us to upgrade, ok? We have a hard enough time keeping the competition around with our affordable stock motors, ok? Haha!

Do you race anywhere other than Galletta's?: We also race 5hp karts in exhibitions at the dirt track in back of the Home of the Supermodifieds, Oswego Speedway and consider racing on other local go-kart tracks if we are allowed to race our brand of clockwise stock 5hp yard karts. This website in particular is currently devoted to the racing stock 5hps on this particular track, but this may change depending on our points system and schedule. You can contact us with offers and ideas, but if we go to other tracks and they don't adhere to rules and force us to race with different types of motors, we won't be back and we'll be happy racing on our own track where we have rules and regulations.

Can I see your races?: Yes. We have DVDs of our races if you wish to see them. Contact us if interested in either racing or buying a DVD for $3 each DVD for drivers (one to four races PER DISC on any given disc with competitive action and spectacular accidents!) and $5 each DVD for spectators. Every single Klassic since 1999 is available, every single race of the 2006 season is now available, and every single race since since mid-2005 are all available on DVD. Contact Christopher "ChrusherComix" for info and pricing.



Sample of a DVD menu. Most races available for $3-7 per DVD depending on how many you order.
VIEW THE DVDs! The High-Quality Klassic 2-DVD set is available for $7 (includes 2 regular-season bonus races). The compressed-quality 2-in-1 Klassic DVD is available for $5.
DVDs of regular races are available for $3-$5 (Please pre-order).
All pics are internet-reduced, low-resolution screenshots from the DVD. Every race in the 2006 season is available upon request! DVDs are $5 each, but if you pre-order and buy multiple discs we can discount to $3 (or less) depending on how many one orders. On average of 2-3 hours of action on every disc, two camera angles, and packed with tight racing and spectacular flips and crashes right in front of the cameras! Cameras operated by Uncle Gene Galletta, Rungnapha "Au" Stevens, and captures are all optimized for the website by Chris "ChrusherComix" Stevens for free, so please give your thanks and buy a DVD! That means that not only our karts, but our DVDs are affordably cheap, so buy one for yourself and as thanks to Chris, Au, and Gene!

Can I email the track owners?: Yes. You can contact Matt or Chris, brothers/owners/racers. Matt is the head mechanic, so inquire with him for questions go-kart specifications.

Matt Stevens (red kart; 1995-1998, 2002-2005 champion) and Chris "Crusher" Stevens (white kart; 1999-2001 champion), co-owners/drivers/multi-time champions.
Think you can beat them? Nobody has... yet. 1-2 in points every year of karting to date, though the competition gets better every year. Rent a kart or bring your own and go for it! But please use stock, or you can't race in the Galletta's Go-Cart class. You don't want to force us into getting Raptors, ok?

Can I get updates and communicate with all of the drivers?: To receive updates about the races, the website, or just to e-mail fellow drivers and friends at our track, just join our free Galletta's Go-Karts e-mail group, with any email account and you'll be connected to Chris, Matt and all of the other drivers, friends and spectators who have joined! It's moderated & 100% Spam free!

2006 Driver Profiles of the owner/driver/creators of Galletta's Go-Karts:
Matt Stevens, Chris Stevens (Me), and Wesley Ogre Stevens

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Please visit Galletta's Speedway racer/co-founder/co-owner Chris "Crusher" Stevens's free comics websites:

Chris' artist profile:

Chris' co-created children's book, Tee and Wee, is ON SALE NOW:

Chris' kid-friendly/family-friendly comic strip named Towner (with over 10 years of comics):


Chris's 2007 graphic novel drama:

Chris's teen-to-adult comic book named "ChrusherComix" (with over 1,000 of comics from 1988-1999):

Race Index:
2006 #18-23
2006 #17
(Classic)
2006 #16
2006 #15
2006 #14
2006 #13
2006 #12
2006 #11
2006 #10
2006 #9
2006 #8
2006 #7
2006 #6
2006 #5
2006 #4
2006 #3
2006 #2
2006 #1
2005 Final
2004 Final
1995-2003 N/A

Driver Profiles:
Matt Stevens
Chris Stevens
Ogre Stevens

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