Weedsport Kartway’s Super Kart Series Opens on July 12
WEEDSPORT, NY (July 2, 2020) – Weedsport Kartway’s Super Kart Series will open on Sunday, July 12, featuring eight point classes as well as a $250 to win PRO Jr. Unrestricted main and a $1,000 to win PRO Clone 360 special.
The Super Kart Series opener comes just two weeks following a special non-point Summer Fun Run at Weedsport, which saw multiple competitors in action. Now, points will be on the line with leather jackets once again up for grabs for all series champions.
Pre-Registration is now open through the Tickets tab at
www.weedsportspeedway.com. Pre-Entry fees for point classes are $40 with Pre-Entry for PRO Jr. Unrestricted set at $50 and PRO Clone 360 set at $65.
Pre-Registration closes on Saturday, July 11 at 11:45 a.m. Those that Pre-Register will save $10 on entry fees. Junior drivers that have not already done so in 2020, must submit proof of age to info@weedsportspeedway.com.
Weedsport Kartway will follow CDC guidelines and recommendations, including social distancing. Face coverings are required when unable to maintain six feet of social distance.
Upon arrival, temperatures will be taken prior to pit passes being purchased.
Concession stands will be open with a limited menu. New in 2020, orders can be made online for pick-up.
Member driver pit admission is just $10, with Non-Member driver pit admission priced at $15. Non-Driver pit prices are $20. No spectators will be permitted for this event.
Point classes include Jr. Red Clone, Jr. Green Clone, Jr. Purple Clone, Jr. Blue Clone, Jr. Unrestricted, Clone Light, Clone Heavy and Clone Super Heavy.
All classes follow AKRA clone engine guidelines. Burris 33a tires are mandatory.
Fuel must be purchased from the Pit Stop Convenience Store located at 2737 Erie Dr. in Weedsport.
AMB transponders are mandatory to be scored with Raceceiver one-way radios also mandatory.
Pit gates are scheduled to open at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 12 with practice slated for 11 a.m. and time trials to follow.
In order to receive points, drivers must be a Weedsport Kartway Member. Membership can be purchased online through the Tickets tab at
www.weedsportspeedway.com.
For Weedsport Speedway news and schedule information visit
www.weedsportspeedway.com.
About Weedsport Speedway: Officially opened for the first time on July 24, 1955 – the Weedsport Speedway 3/8 mile dirt oval has produced a legendary list of drivers and champions including Will Cagle, Danny Johnson, Bob McCreadie, Alan Johnson, Jack Johnson, and Dave Lape to name a few. In 2018, Weedsport introduced the all-new Weedsport Kartway, just outside of the Speedway’s main pit area, to begin to foster the next generation of racers, crew members and race fans. Couple the racing with state-of-the-art camping and track amenities, unmatched on-site television production capabilities, plus the ability for large scale concert productions and Weedsport is one of the marquee entertainment venues in the country.
Event Details:
Sunday, July 12
Pits Open – 8:30 a.m.
Driver’s Meeting – 10:30 a.m.
Practice – 11 a.m. (1-round controlled practice)
Time Trials – 15 mins. after practice
Proof of age required for Junior classes.
AKRA engine guidelines.
Small pipe, drum clutch for Junior classes (Jr. Unrestricted open clutch, big pipe)
Big pipe, open clutch for Senior classes.
Burris 33a tire rule for all classes.
One-Way Radio is mandatory - 454.0000.
AMB transponders required to be scored.
No Intermission until after time trials.
Controlled Practice Order (1-Round):
- Jr. Unrestricted
- Clone Heavy
- Jr. Purple Clone
- Jr. Red Clone
- Jr. Blue Clone
- Clone Light
- Clone Super Heavy
- Jr. Green Clone
- PRO Jr. Unrestricted
- PRO Clone 360
Time Trial Order (2-laps):
- Jr. Unrestricted
- Clone Heavy (16-Lock In)
- Jr. Purple Clone
- Jr. Red Clone
- Jr. Blue Clone
- Clone Light (16-Lock In)
- Clone Super Heavy (16-Lock In)
- Jr. Green Clone
- PRO Jr. Unrestricted (14-Lock In)
- PRO Clone 360 (16-Lock In)
B-Mains – 12-laps, 12-minutes – 2-Qualify (If Necessary)
Lined up based on Time Trials
Same Running Order as Time Trials
Pencils Down Showdown A-Mains
- Jr. Unrestricted A-Main (20-laps, 20-minutes | 15 karts, or Split Field)
- Clone Heavy A-Main (25-laps, 20-minutes | 20 karts)
- Jr. Purple Clone A-Main (20-laps, 20-minutes | 11 karts, or Split Field)
- Jr. Red Clone A-Main (20-laps, 20-minutes | 9 karts, or Split Field)
- Jr. Blue Clone A-Main (20-laps, 20-minutes | 13 karts, or Split Field)
- Clone Light A-Main (25-laps, 20-minutes | 20 karts)
- Clone Super Heavy A-Main (25-laps, 20-minutes | 20 karts)
- Jr. Green Clone A-Main (20-laps, 20-minutes | 9 karts, or Split Field)
- PRO Jr. Unrestricted A-Main (25-laps | 16 karts | $250 to win)
- PRO Clone 360 (30-laps | 20 karts | $1,000 to win)
Racing Concludes by 5 p.m.
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Pencils Down Showdown Purse Breakdown
PRO Clone 360 – 25 kart minimum payout
1st - $1,000*, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $300, 4th - $200, 5th - $100
* - Winner’s share guaranteed | 25-kart minimum for Top 5 purse, otherwise 70% 2-5
PRO Jr. Unrestricted – 15 kart minimum payout
1st - $250*, 2nd - $175, 3rd - $100, 4th - $75, 5th - $50
* - Winner’s share guaranteed | 15-kart minimum for Top 5 purse, otherwise 70% 2-5
Pencils Down Showdown Entry Info
Points Classes:
$40 Pre-Regisitration
$50 Day Of
PRO Clone 360 (Must also run (1) Point class):
$65 Pre-Registration
$75 Day Of
PRO Jr. Unrestricted (Must also run Unrestricted Point class):
$50 Pre-Registration
$60 Day Of
Non-Driver Pit Passes
$20
Non-Member Driver Pit Pass
$15
Member Driver Pit Pass
$10