Weedsport Kartway Unveils Inaugural Racing Schedule For 2019 Season
Story By: DAN KAPUSCINSKI / WEEDSPORT KARTWAY – WEEDSPORT, NY – Weedsport Kartway’s inaugural racing schedule was unveiled on Monday morning, showcasing a five-race point championship which will begin on Sunday, May 26 and end with Octoberfest II on September 27-29.
The schedule will feature point events for the Kartway’s ‘Super Six’ divisions including Jr. Red Clone, Jr. Purple Clone, Jr. Blue Clone, Clone Light, Clone Heavy and Clone Super Heavy. One PRO main event at each of the first four races will be included and will rotate through the season.
Race dates for 2019 are Sunday, May 26, Sunday, June 23, Saturday, July 27, Sunday, August 18 and Octoberfest II from September 27-29.
“We’re very excited to offer these five events as our inaugural Weedsport Kartway full season schedule,” said Weedsport Speedway promoter, Jimmy Phelps. “We thank all those who have taken such interest in our facility and look forward to providing a fast, exciting and safe place to race for karting competitors this coming season.”
The Kartway’s season opener on Sunday, May 26 will be part of Heroes Remembered Weekend as the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds will contend in the Heroes Remembered 100 on Monday, May 27 along with the DIRTcar Sportsman.
The Kartway’s portion of the weekend features ‘Super Six’ point races along with a $1,000 to win PRO Clone 360 event.
The Kartway re-opens in June with the Pencils Down Showdown on Sunday, June 23, celebrating the end of the school year.
‘Super Six’ point events will highlight the day of racing in conjunction with a $250 to win PRO Blue Clone race.
A special Saturday event will take place on July 27 as the Kartway joins the Speedway for Hall of Fame Weekend with the DIRTcar All-Star Shootout.
‘Super Six’ point racing will again be part of the day alongside a $500 to win PRO Clone Super Heavy main. The event will also feature the DIRTcar All-Star Shootout pitting DIRTcar Modified and Sportsman competitors against each other.
The next evening Weedsport Speedway will see the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified Hall of Fame 100 along with the DIRTcar Sportsman and Classics on DIRT.
The Kartway’s final event of Summer will be the Weedsport Kart Cup on Sunday, August 18.
‘Super Six’ point racing will continue during Kart Cup, with the day’s highlight being the Kart Cup PRO Clone 360 Twin 20’s.
Each PRO Clone 360 main will pay $500 to win with a Kart Cup bonus of another $500 going to the driver with the best overall finish.
A rain date for all events is set for Sunday, August 25 before the season closes with Octoberfest II running from September 27-29.
Pit parking and an open practice will be available on Friday, September 27 before two days of action begin on Saturday, September 28. The weekend will conclude on Sunday, September 29 with all PRO main events. The fifth and final point events will be part of Octoberfest II, with full details to be announced in the coming weeks.
All five Weedsport Kartway events will count toward overall track championships with a season ending point fund to be paid for point divisions. Leather jackets will be awarded to track champions. A Weedsport Kartway membership will be required to race for points.
Burris 33a tires will be mandatory for the season with engine rules following AKRA guidelines. More specific details to be announced soon.
2019 Weedsport Kartway Racing Events:
‘Super Six’ Point Classes: Jr. Red Clone (6-9 yrs., 250 lbs.), Jr. Purple Clone (9-13 yrs., 280 lbs.), Jr. Blue Clone (12-15 yrs., 310 lbs.), Clone Light (15 & up, 340 lbs.), Clone Heavy (15 & up, 375 lbs.), Clone Super Heavy (15 & up, 400 lbs. – Driver 190 lbs.)
Sunday, May 26: Heroes Remembered Weekend
‘Super Six’ Point Classes
$1,000 to win PRO Clone 360
Sunday, June 23: Pencils Down Showdown
‘Super Six’ Point Classes
$250 to win PRO Blue Clone
Saturday, July 27: Hall of Fame Weekend/DIRTcar All-Star Shootout
‘Super Six’ Point Classes
DIRT Modified & Sportsman Driver Shootout
$500 to win PRO Clone Super Heavy
Sunday, August 18: Weedsport Kart Cup
‘Super Six’ Point Classes
$500 to win PRO Clone 360 Twin 20’s
$500 Kart Cup Bonus for Best Overall PRO 360 Finish
Friday, September 27: Octoberfest II Pit Parking, Open Practice
Saturday, September 28: Octoberfest II Day One Racing
Sunday, September 29: Octoberfest II Day Two Racing
(Details TBA)
