Weedsport Kartway Roars To Life Sunday for ‘Summer Fun Run’ This Sunday

Story By: DAN KAPUSCINSKI / WEEDSPORT KARTWAY – WEEDSPORT, NY – Weedsport Kartway will officially open its gates for the first time this season on Sunday, June 28 for a ‘Summer Fun Run,’ featuring extended hot laps and twin main events.

The ‘Summer Fun Run’ will be a non-point event for all standard Kartway classes including Jr. Red Clone, Jr. Green Clone, Jr. Purple Clone, Jr. Blue Clone, Jr. Unrestricted, Clone Light, Clone Heavy and Clone Super Heavy.

A special two-hour controlled practice session will open the day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. before twin racing events are held for all classes starting at 1:30 p.m.

Lineups for twin events will be determined by the order of online pre-registration. The first to register will start on the pole position for twin #1. The starting order for twin #2 will be reversed.

Online pre-registration for this event is required. No registrations will be taken in at the pit gate; only pit passes will be sold on the day of the event.

No spectators will be permitted on site.

Proof of age is required for junior participants. Registrations for juniors will not be approved until proof of age is submitted to info@weedsportspeedway.com.

Registrations and proof of age must be submitted by Saturday, June 27 at 11:45 a.m.

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.

Pit gates will open at 8:30 a.m. with a driver’s meeting to be conducted over the pit PA at 10:30 a.m.

Junior registration is $20, with senior registration set at $25. Non-participant pit passes are $15, driver pit passes will be $10.

Raceceiver one-way communication is required, with transponders mandatory in order to be scored. Transponders will be available for rent for a flat fee of $10.