Saturday Portion of Octoberfest Karting is Canceled, Now Set for One Day Show on Sunday, October 14
Story By: DAN KAPUSCINSKI / WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY -WEEDSPORT, NY – The Saturday portion of Weedsport Kartway’s Octoberfest at the Port has been canceled due to forecasted wet weather and frigid temperatures. The Sunday portion of the program is still on, with pit gates opening at 8 a.m.
“We have been keeping an eye on the forecast for Saturday and the rain still appears to be lingering into the early afternoon,” said Weedsport Speedway promoter, Jimmy Phelps. “Even if the rain ends earlier, the temperatures are not forecasted to get out of the 40’s, making for a very uncomfortable day for families in attendance. Sunday’s forecast shows low 60’s and sunshine, so we decided to get ahead of the situation, give folks time to plan and prepare and look to enjoy a one day show on Sunday.”
One day pit passes will be available on Sunday for $20. Driver entry included pit pass. Spectator admission will be free in the main grandstand. All race teams are reminded to enter the pits from Towpath Rd.
Any pre registered competitors that cannot compete on Sunday can call (315) 834-3067 for pre-entry refunds. Hauler parking will be open on Saturday from Noon to 6 p.m. for those interested.
Sunday’s racing will feature all planned weekend action, with the exception of the Saturday A-Qualifiers, which have been canceled.
All divisions including Jr. Red Clone, Jr. Purple Clone, Jr. Blue Clone, Jr. Unrestricted, Clone Light, Clone Heavy, Clone Super Heavy and Winged Champ will compete. In fact, Red Clone and Purple Clone will complete both of their scheduled feature events on Sunday.
All other divisions will look to qualify for both Prelim Features and Octoberfest A-Mains.
After pit gates open at 8 a.m. a driver’s meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. with one round of controlled practice beginning at 11 a.m. Following practice, time trials will begin.
Time trials will be three laps in distance for all divisions with the fastest lap counting toward Octoberfest A-Main starting positions and the second fastest lap counting toward Prelim Feature starting positions. Jr. Red Clone and Jr. Purple Clone will also time trial once, with the fastest lap counting toward their second feature and their second fastest lap counting toward the first feature.
Following time trials, B-Mains will be run as needed followed by Prelim Features, Jr. Purple and Jr. Red Features and then finally the Octoberfest A-Mains.
The NYS Invitational for Clone Heavy drivers will also be included in the day, with their feature starting spots determined by a blind draw.
A full listing of event details is available below.
Junior division competitors should be prepared to show proof of age.
Any questions can be e-mailed to kartway@weedsportspeedway.com.
Camping will be available throughout the weekend.
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Octoberfest at the Port
Sunday, October 14
Weedsport Kartway – Weedsport, NY
Pits Open: 8 a.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 10:30 a.m.
Hot Laps: 11 a.m. (1-round, controlled)
Time Trials to Follow
Burris 33a tires only
2018 AKRA “Box Stock” Clone engine rules
Big pipe (any stage) may be used for senior classes & Jr. Unrestricted | Open clutch
Small pipe must be used for junior classes (19” height) | Drum clutch
Fuel testing will be based on the Pit Stop Convenience Store located at 2737 Erie Dr. in Weedsport.
Raceceiver one way radios are mandatory. AMB transponders are mandatory. Transponders will be available for rent.
Be prepared to show proof of age for junior divisions. Age participation is based on the age of the driver on the day of the event, only. No exceptions.
Entry Fees by Division (entry fee includes driver pit pass) –
Pro Clone Heavy 375 (15 and up) ($2,000 to win) – $75 on race day
Pro Clone Light 340 (15 and up) ($1,000 to win) – $65 on race day
Winged Champs (15 and up) ($500 to win) – $55 on race day
Clone Super Heavy (15 and up) ($500 to win) – $55 on race day
Jr. Unrestricted (13-15) ($500 to win) – $55 on race day
Jr. Blue Clone (12-15) ($500 to win) – $55 on race day
Jr. Purple Clone (9-13) (Two Races on Sunday) – $20 entry fee, each race
Jr. Red Clone (6-9) (Two Races on Sunday) – $20 entry fee, each race
NYS Invitational Clone Heavy 375 ($500 to win) – $55 race day
If entered in a $500 to win event and up (Not the Invitational), you must also register for the prelim event in that class. Drivers may opt to run only the prelim.
Prelim Clone Heavy 375
Prelim Clone Light 340
Prelim Winged Champ
Prelim Clone Super Heavy
Prelim Jr. Unrestricted
Prelim Blue Clone
($200 to win) – $35 on race day
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PRACTICE AND TIME TRIAL ORDER BELOW – LETTER INDICATES PIT LANE
(*Time Trials 3-laps: Fastest Lap For A-Main, 2nd Fastest Lap for Prelim)
NYS Invitational Time Trials (Time Trials If Needed, 24 or more Karts) … A
Purple Clone Time Trials (14-Qualify) … B
Red Clone Time Trials (12-Qualify) … C
Blue Clone Time Trials (16-Qualify) … D
Clone Light Time Trials (18-Qualify) … A
Super Heavy Time Trials (18-Qualify) … B
Jr. Unrestricted Time Trials (16-Qualify) … C
Winged Champ Time Trials (18-Qualify) … D
Clone Heavy Time Trials (18-Qualify) … A
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Purple Race #1 B-Main (10-laps, 2-Qualify)
Prelim B-Mains (10-laps, 2-Qualify)
Red Race #1 B-Main (10-laps, 2-Qualify)
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NYS Invitational Clone Heavy (25-laps | $500 to win/Guaranteed)*
** – Earns 11th starting sport in Clone Heavy $2,000 A-Main
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Purple Race #2 B-Main (10-laps, 2-Qualify)
Octoberfest B-Mains
** – $500 to Win B-Mains (12-laps, 2-Qualify)
** – $1,000, $2,000 B-Mains (15-laps, 5-Qualify)
Red Race #2 B-Main (10-laps, 2-Qualify)
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Blue Clone Prelim Feature (20-laps | $200 to win)*
Clone Light Prelim Feature (20-laps | $200 to win)*
Clone Super Heavy Prelim Feature (20-laps | $200 to win)*
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Purple Clone A-Main #1 (15-laps, Trophies Top3)
Red Clone A-Main #1 (15-laps, Trophies Top3)
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Jr. Unrestricted Prelim Feature (20-laps | $200 to win)*
Winged Champ Prelim Feature (20-laps | $200 to win)*
Clone Heavy Prelim Feature (20-laps | $200 to win)*
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Blue Clone Octoberfest A-Main (25-laps | $500 to win)*
Super Heavy Clone Octoberfest A-Main (25-laps | $500 to win)*
Clone Light Octoberfest A-Main (30-laps | $1,000 to win)**
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Purple Clone A-Main #2 (15-laps, Trophies Top3, Burris Tires to Winner)
Red Clone A-Main #2 (15-laps, Trophies Top3, Burris Tires to Winner)
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Jr. Unrestricted Octoberfest A-Main (25-laps | $500 to win)*
Winged Champ Octoberfest A-Main (25-laps | $500 to win)*
PRO Clone Heavy Octoberfest A-Main (40-laps | $2,000 to win)**
* – Full purse requires kart minimum (20)
** – Winners share guaranteed. Full purse requires kart minimum (30)
About Weedsport Speedway: Purchased in 2013 by Al Heinke, Weedsport Speedway has returned to a real racers track, providing a complete venue for racers, their families and friends, and for the fans looking for motorsports entertainment. 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. Today the facility welcomes the best of the best in dirt short track racing from the Craftsman World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and the USAC National Sprint Cars, to the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds along with the DIRTcar 358-Modifieds, Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and more. While racing entertainment is the focal point, Weedsport Speedway has gone the extra mile in welcoming Weedsport Productions, which brings the facility full circle with a dedicated digital entertainment team for web, television, and on site screen usage.
