Marketing & Social Research Association – MSRA

The Marketing and Social Research Association (MSRA) invites you to the GP Karting Grand Prix event on 1st March 2019.

1. OVERVIEW

  • MSRA is focused on bringing together research agencies and researchers through creative engagements such as trainings, workshops and fun activities.
  • This tournament gives you a chance to do this as well as build and showcase your team spirit.

2. VENUE/TIME

  • The tournament will take place at the Racing Circuit on Carnivore Road, off Langata Road
    starting from 4:00pm. We urge all to observe time.

MSRA 2019 GP Karting Grand Prix flyer

3. PARTICIPATION & COSTS

All MSRA corporate and individual members are free to participate in this tournament.

MSRA Agency Members’ Participation

  • All MSRA agencies are free to participate in this tournament as a team.
  • Minimum number of participants per agency is 3.
  • Agencies with lean staff can merge with other agencies.
  • Participating agency teams will be referred to by their company names.
  • Every participating team is required to pay Kshs. 14,000 which caters for only the
    3 participants.
  • Every team should select/submit the name of a team representative.
  • Entry is free for all other persons willing to attend to cheer their team.

MSRA Individual Members Participation

  • All individual members not attached to any MSRA agency are free to participate by
    forming a team with a minimum of 3 participants.
  • The team is free to select a name that they wish to be identified with.
  • Every participating team is required to pay Kshs. 14,000 which caters for only the
    3 participants.
  • Every team should select a team representative.
  • Entry is free for all other persons willing to attend to cheer their team.

4. KEY WIN/TROPHIES

Two trophies will be given at this event:

  • MSRA trophy for the Best Team
  • MSRA trophy for the Best Driver
  • Kindly note that this is a continuing tournament that will have various sessions this year. A winning team/driver will retain the trophy till the next tournament when they are supposed to return it to MSRA. Should a winning team/driver consecutively win the same title throughout the 2019 sessions then they get to retain the trophy forever at the end of the year.

5. FOOD/DRINKS

  • Please note that every person should cater for their drinks/snacks.

6. OTHER ACTIVITIES

  • There will be music available from a renowned DJ.

7. MSRA 2019 GP KARTING GRAND PRIX RULES

Please Read Carefully and Keep This Page!

Failure to abide by any of the following rules may result in your disqualification.

a) TEAMS

  • Each agency/team will provide 3 participants.
  • Each Circuit will consist of a minimum of 9 racers.

b) GAMES AND AVERAGES

  • Each team will have to do three rounds (practice, qualification and race) of 10 laps
    each.
  • After which, we will get the best three from each team to take part in the final
    race.
  • At the end of the day, we will have the best team based on time and best time.

c) REPORTING TIME

  • Each agency should report to the tournament office by 4.00 pm to check in and
    ensure they have all necessary information regarding their teams with them.
  • Late comers will lose 10 points from their best team average which will influence
    their position.

d) BEST TEAM/DRIVER AWARD

  • The Best Team will be determined by the combined scores of the team drivers.
    (Example: First driver to finish will earn 10 points, Second driver earn 9 points etc.)
  • The Best Driver will be determined by the shortest lap time.

e) COMPLAINTS

  • All claims for an error in scoring must be made to a race Marshalls immediately