Autumn Wudtke, 7, of the town of Addison gets comfortable in the entry-style go-kart after an informational meeting for the Parker Klumb Memorial Go-Kart Race at Addison Town Hall Wednesday.

TOWN OF ADDISON - Parker Klumb’s dream of building a go-kart is one step closer to becoming a community’s reality.

On Wednesday, about 30 area business leaders, residents and race enthusiasts met at the Addison Town Hall to discuss the initiation of a memorial go-kart race.

On Sept. 27, Klumb was the victim of a hit-and-run.

After being approached at the funeral for 13-year-old Klumb by a group of young people at the funeral who said building a go-kart was one of the boy’s dreams, Fies, who works with troubled youth, began to find a way to heal the hurt.

The result, outlined at the meeting, was to garner community support to form eight to 12 teams of boys and girls ages 10 to 17 to build go-karts with adult supervisors and experts to guide them through the process. When the work is completed, teams would compete in a race that would serve as an annual tribute to all young community members who have passed away. She would like to see the main race named in Klumb’s honor.

"This can be a wonderful experience for the kids in our community," said Fies, whose idea is attracting support.

Todd Thelen, director of marketing and public relations for the Slinger Super Speedway, said owner Wayne Erickson is willing to lend his track as a venue for the event.