[h=2]Jim Hall II announces retirement, will close karting school[/h] RACER staff

After 35 years of leading the Jim Hall Kart Racing School and Jim Hall Track Time in Ventura County, Calif., an Jim Hall II is set to retire and will close the business on Dec. 30, 2016.

Before opening his business in Ventura, Hall II was raised in the racing arena among such notables as Phil Hill, Brian Redman, Al Unser Sr. and Johnny Rutherford. Jim Hall II was practically preordained to spend his life at the track and in the cockpit. In his 44 years in the racing business he has worked as a race mechanic, served as vehicle designer and excelled as a driver. Thanks to his skill behind the wheel and a technical approach to driving that relies not just on seat-of-the-pants feel but equally on down to the traction-circle analysis, Jim has garnered more than 250 first place trophies. He's been Double World Kart Champion, Grand National Karting Champion and has collected multiple wins as a Formula Mazda driver.
In 1982, at the age of 23 Jim Hall II created a kart racing school that combines his zest for speed, expertise in driving and commitment to safety. As Executive Instructor, Jim developed a course curriculum and teaching method that translates those same qualities to the student. Renowned for its champion-building instruction and respected for its excellent safety record, Jim Hall Kart Racing School has taught over 55,000 students the art, science and pure excitement of motor racing. Hall also distilled his knowledge into a comprehensive instructional book, "Kart Driving Techniques."
As he looks ahead to retirement, Hall would like to invite past, present and new groups and participants to experience why Motor Trend magazine chose Jim Hall Kart Racing School as one of the "49 Cool Car Things to do Before You Die." He encourages gift certificate holders to schedule their program before the track closing date of Dec. 30. All programs will be held at the Oxnard Track location, 2600 Challenger Place, Oxnard CA 93030.