MAN CUP REGISTRATION & EVENT SCHEDULE NOW POSTED FOR WKA KARTING CHALLENGE

CONCORD, NC - The WKA Manufacturers Cup Series comes to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Karting Challenge in conjunction with national dirt and road races being held, April 17-19th. 

WKA has just released the online entry link and event schedule for the Charlotte event, which you can find in the links below or on the Manufacturers Cup Series page on www.worldkarting.com.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

EVENT SCHEDULE

The Speedway Dirt Series and Road Racing Series information for the WKA Karting Challenge at Charlotte Motor Speedway was released over the weekend and can be found on each racing series’ page. Check each race series page for further updates and information. 

DIRT ENTRY, PURSES & RUNNING ORDER ENCLOSED FOR THE WKA KARTING CHALLENGE AT CMS

CONCORD, NC - The WKA Speedway Dirt Series comes to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Karting Challenge in conjunction with national sprint and road races being held, April 17-19th. 

WKA has just released the entry blank, purse information and running order for the Charlotte event, which you can find in the links below or on the Speedway Dirt Series page on www.worldkarting.com.

ENTRY BLANK 

PURSES

RUNNING ORDER

The Manufacturers Cup race information for the Charlotte Motor Speedway Karting Challenge event will be released Monday and the information for the VEGA Road Racing Series was released on Friday. Check each race series page for further updates and information. 

THE VEGA ROAD RACE SERIES & 2019 AWARDS BANQUET AT CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY

CONCORD, NC - The 2019 WKA VEGA Road Race Series awards presentation will be held at the Champions Club located at Charlotte Motor Speedway, in conjunction with the WKA national races being held that weekend, April 17-19th. The Awards Banquet will be held on Friday at 7pm, where dinner will be  served at 7:30pm and the awards being given at 8pm.
 

The Awards Banquet includes a full Dinner comprised of the following; Smoked pork, North Carolina vinegar and Levy signature barbecue sauce with southern fried chicken, baked beans, baked mac and cheese and gourmet cookies and a brownie sampler for dessert.  The cost is $40 per person.

To RSVP to the Awards Banquet, please fill out and send in the form linked below to the WKA office.  There will be no reservations given at the event, so be sure to RSVP today!

Click here for the Awards Banquet RSVP form

WKA has also released the entry blank, event schedule and running order for the Charlotte event, which you can find in the links below or on the VEGA Road Racing Series page on www.worldkarting.com.

ENTRY BLANK 

EVENT SCHEDULE

RUNNING ORDER

The Manufacturers Cup and Dirt race information for the Charlotte Motor Speedway event on April 17-19th will be released this coming Sunday and Monday.  Stay tuned!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: BBS RACE ENGINE DEVELOPMENT

In this month’s SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT, we would like to tell you a bit more about BBS RACE ENGINE DEVELOPMENT and the people behind the company.

BBS Race Engine Development is the leading source of high-performance karting engines. With over 30 years engine building experience and hundreds of karting wins at both local and national levels, the team at BBS Race Engine Development knows what it takes to turn any kart engine package into a race-winning powerhouse.

Founded by former drag racing champion and Purdue University Engineering graduate Brian Seward, BBS Race Engine Development has been competing in the karting world since 2005. Brian also works daily with his son Robby, a USA Marine Sergeant, on all the steps to make engines faster.  Utilizing precision machinery, tooling and inspection equipment, all BBS engines are meticulously-built to the tightest tolerances possible in order to provide exceptional performance and durability. Our in-house dyno facility ensures that each and every engine is tuned for optimal performance.  

As racers, the staff at BBS Race Engines understands the importance of customer service. Traveling to nearly every major karting event on the schedule and always available by phone, Brian Seward and his staff are not satisfied with your karting performance until you are. In 2018 BBS joined forces with Jim Brickley to enhance sales and customer service.  Jim is also a Mechanical Engineer from Penn State with 30 years experience in technical sales.  Going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction, we can confidently say that by choosing BBS Race Engine Development for your kart engine needs you will get faster!"

Round Three of the WKA Manufacturers Cup Moves to Charlotte Motor Speedway and Shifts to Final Weekend of July

“Two opportunities for drivers to race inside the confines of Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2020”

February 7, 2020 – Announced last week that the World Karting Association Manufacturers Cup event slated for April 17-19 would be held at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, series officials have confirmed a second event at the legendary facility. Moving their July date from New Castle Motorsports Park to Charlotte, WKA will make their second trip of the season to the completely rebuilt kart track inside the legendary facility, but on a different layout than the April event weekend.

“Working with Charlotte Motor Speedway, a longtime supporter in our WKA program has allowed us to bring two events to the Speedway a few months apart. A facility that was known to groom some of the best professional drivers of the current day, the track that is currently being rebuilt will provide our racers with one of the best karting and raciest layouts on the East Coast,” explained Kevin Williams. “The much-anticipated return to Charlotte is on the horizon, and we look forward to having them on the schedule for years to come.”

The third round of the WKA Manufacturers Cup, which is also the third and final round of the WKA Mid-Season Shootout, will now be held on July 24-26. At the conclusion of the event, WKA officials will award their ROK prize package that includes ROK the RIO and ROK Cup Superfinal invitations.

Williams added, “We are already in the process of solidifying discounted hotels and will have that information out to our teams and competitors shortly. In the meantime, follow the WKA social media pages as we continue to document the construction and provide more information as it becomes available.”

With the date and location change, the WKA Manufacturers Cup in July will remain the WKA Grand Nationals and the prestigious WKA Grand National Eagles will be awarded to all Grand National Champions.

In other news, WKA has extended its tier-one registration for the Orlando Kart Center event February 21-23, 2020 until midnight on Sunday, February 9. Registration costs will increase after that date. Online registration can be completed HERE. WKA Florida Winter Cup series information can be found HERE.

For more information on the World Karting Association Manufacturers Cup, please contact WKA at info@worldkarting.com or www.worldkarting.com.

For information on press releases or other media services offered by Race Tech Development, please contact Mike Maurini via e-mail at Info@RaceTechDevelopment.com or 317.270.8723. RTD Media and Management can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by searching @RTDMediaAndMgmt

WKA PLANS TO RETURN TO CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY IN APRIL

“Manufacturers Cup event in April will be first official race in years”

January 30, 2020 – When the World Karting Association Manufacturers Cup program announced their 2020 schedule, the date set for April 17-19 was slated to be in Charlotte, North Carolina. While the planned facility and layout was a temporary circuit in the Concord area, WKA officials have confirmed the anticipated return to Charlotte Motor Speedway. Featuring a multi-configuration design including a similar challenging layout that brought world-class drivers to the North American Karting Championships in 1995, the karting track inside the iconic Speedway is anticipated to have a complete facelift from the ground up, including widening to thirty six feet at the narrowest point, prior to the Manufacturers Cup weekend in April.

“The staff at Charlotte Motor Speedway is committed to have the upper echelon of North American kart racers return to their facility as construction has already begun,” explained WKA President Kevin Williams. “The Charlotte kart track was the home for great racing and exciting wheel-to-wheel action but over time, the circuit deteriorated. With a plan to restore not only the race surface, but everything that goes into the preservation of that surface for years to come, we are pleased to announce that our second Manufacturers Cup event of the year will take place inside the Charlotte Motor Speedway and will be the first competitive event on the newly repaved surface.”

It is no secret that Charlotte Motor Speedway wanted to return to the national level karting scene. While teams can utilize both tented pit spaces and rent the NASCAR garages, the facility brings excitement to the sport.

Williams continued, “I wouldn’t be surprised if several racers from the past come out of the woodwork to compete inside the confines of Charlotte Motor Speedway for old times’ sake. I think there are several past race winners and champions that would enjoy the smoother pavement rather than the bumps and curbing which made the track one of the toughest in all of karting. The restoration project brings some added pressure for us to perform as a series but also a great deal of excitement as we head to the second event of the season.”

Before returning to the Charlotte Motor Speedway, the WKA program will travel south to the Orlando Kart Center for the final event in the WKA Florida Winter Cup and the first round of the WKA Mid-Season Shootout. With WKA Florida Winter Cup Championships on the line that include ROK the RIO prize packages, the Orlando event will be the first round of the Mid-Season Shootout which features ROK Cup Superfinal tickets as well as ROK the RIO invites. Please see prize package information below.

Prize Package Information: 

WKA Florida Winter Cup (Daytona and Orlando):
All class champions and podium finishers of the WKA Florida Winter Cup, which is the combined points totals for each class from the Daytona (December 2019) and Orlando (February 2020), events will receive the following:
- Champion: Full entry package for 2020 ROK the RIO
- Second: Entry only to 2020 ROK the RIO
- Third: Race tires for 2020 ROK the RIO
*Podium finishers in LO206 will receive a ROK Micro/Mini Engine rental courtesy of WKA

WKA Mid-Season Shootout (Orlando, Charlotte, and New Castle)

-  The competitors gaining the most cumulative points in Mini ROK, Junior ROK, Senior ROK and ROK Shifter after the Orlando, Florida, Charlotte, North Carolina and New Castle, Indiana Mid-Season Shootout will receive an invitation to the 2020 ROK Cup Superfinal
*Classes must average more than 10 entries

-  Competitors in Micro ROK, 100cc Junior, 100cc Senior, 100cc Masters and ROK Shifter Masters will receive 2020 ROK the RIO entries

Registration for the Orlando Kart Center event February 21-23, 2020 is open and can be completed HERE. WKA Florida Winter Cup series information can be found HERE.

For more information on the World Karting Association Manufacturers Cup, please contact WKA at info@worldkarting.com or www.worldkarting.com.

For information on press releases or other media services offered by Race Tech Development, please contact Mike Maurini via e-mail at Info@RaceTechDevelopment.com or 317.270.8723. Race Tech Development can also be found on Twitter at @RTDMediaAndMGMT as well as Facebook at their Race Tech Development Fan Page.

Registration Opens for Round 2 of the WKA Vega Tires National Road Race Series Southern Kart Club hosts Roebling Road Event

As the 2020 Racing Season shifts into high gear, WKA and event host SKC wasted no time after the 45th Daytona Kartweek to make registration available for the second stop of the WKA Vega Tires National Road Race Championship, March 6-8, at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, Georgia.

With nearly an entire month before the pre-entry deadline of March 1, racers have plenty of time to prepare their equipment, size up their Championship rivals, and plan their strategies.  Even better, discounted hotel and car rental reservations are available, as for all WKA National Events, with an easy click or two at www.worldkarting.com

About World Karting Association- The World Karting Association has been a non-profit, Membership Organization since 1971, and has provided venues for members to enjoy all aspects of Karting in the USA, from its office in Concord, NC, including the famous Daytona Kartweek, and now the WKA Charlotte Motor Speedway Karting Challenge.  Providing Regulations, Instruction and Certifications, Racing Series, Insurance, and venues for fair and safe Karting on all levels, WKA has a place for everyone in Karting.   For more information, contact WKA at info@worldkarting.com, or www.worldkarting.com

Kart Week Rockin’ 45 Years at Daytona International Speedway

Written by: Jennifer Edens Henry

The week after Christmas many families are traveling back home after the holidays but for go kart racers home is Daytona International Speedway.  This year the World Karting Association celebrated its 45th year racing at the legendary track.  Many of the racers today still remember the 1st race that was held at Daytona in 1974. There are also quite a few go karters that can say that they have never missed a year racing here which adds up to a lot of miles traveled.  From grizzly granddads to little kids, every age group will compete for the bragging rights of the 1st place trophy from Daytona International Speedway.

This year we added another awesome racer and supporter of sport to the WKA Hall of Fame.  Tod Spaude was presented with the plaque at this years event adding his name to a long list of legendary racers including his father, Bill Spaude.  Tod is the owner of TS Racing, which has been a long-time supporter of the Road Race Series. Congratulations Tod!!

With rain in the forecast for Daytona Kart Week, many were hoping that it would blow over and leave nothing but clear skies for the days ahead.  Unfortunately, that was not what mother nature had up her sleeves.  Move in day started out with sunny skies but as the afternoon drew near the heavens opened up and created undesirable track conditions.  When practice day rolled around many were hoping that the track would dry out enough to make a few laps but again mother nature had different plans, which only allowed for a few rounds of practice.  Sunday also had rain in the forecast but again many were hoping that it would dissipate and allow the racers some practice time and allow the race schedule to start.  Sadly the 1st race which was the Cadet LO206 and Jr. LO206 class was the only one that was able to race that day.  By mid afternoon race officials made the decision that the track was not going to be suitable for racing and officially called it a rain day. 

By Monday many were itching to get out on the track and were hoping that the racing gods would be smiling down on them and as luck would have it, they were.  Race officials were able to get in quite a bit of practice before having to start the races.  They also decide that they needed to shorten all the races to ensure that they finished due to possible rain in the afternoon.  The 30-minute races would be shortened to 15 minutes and the 45 minutes races would be shortened to 25 minutes. 

The 1st race of the day brought out 30+ racers to the grid.  The Stock Honda class came out with an impressive 15 racers.  With the class filled with a ton of veteran racers it was bound to be an exciting race.  With the shortened race many had to change their strategy as they wouldn’t have as long to make their moves.  Steven Rougeou who is no stranger to the checkered flag found himself in 5th place at the start of the race and this ensued for most of it.  It wasn’t until the last lap that he decided it was now or never.  He took the position in the infield and then drafted around Cole Peschang rather than be behind him down the back straight. This allowed him to gain the draft from the 1st and 2nd kart while still having a drafting partner to my rear. The head wind on the front straight let his gearing choice take advantage for a pass around the leaders.

“I was powered by SRS Engines who has given me 3 wins at Daytona. Great support from my family; my father Bo Rougeou, my wife and mother for helping to make this year’s trip possible. A thank you to WKA and all my competitors; the Daytona win wouldn’t be as special if it weren’t for the high esteem given to it by everyone. This win is for my daughter Katherine.”

The 3rd race which included the Yamaha Senior class had over 20+ racers ready to fight for the checkered flag.  This race brought out a lot of veteran racers, with a few of them having attended the 1st Kart Week here in Daytona.  One name that is resonates within the karting family is Fulks, who were one of the ones to attend the inaugural race.  Many know the man that started it all, Reggie Fulks who then passed down his love of karting to his sons Randy and Rick.  Coming off the 1st lap of the race, Rick Fulks led the Yamaha Senior class but by the 3rd lap Brad Zoeller had taken the lead but it was short lived as Randy Fulks made a pass on the infield road course to take the lead away.  Around the halfway point, Rick Fulks once again took the lead and pulled way from the group with Randy Fulks, Keith Freber and Brad Zoeller vying for 2nd place.  Keith Freber then took advantage of a mishap and led the group a lap or took but it was short lived as Rick once again took the lead.  On the last lap Randy made a move in the west horseshoe to pass Rick who continued to draft behind him.  Randy took the checkered flag with Rick 2nd and Brad Zoeller finishing 3rd.

The IAME Sprint race brought almost 30 racers to the grid. With this many racers there was bound to be some good ole fashion racing.  But with the race shortened to only 15 minutes many were going to have to make their moves sooner rather than later.  Starting in the back were the Brown brothers along with the Cherry’s which made for an interesting start because quite a few of them got tangled up and put them in the back of the pack.  After a few laps the Browns and the Cherry’s were back in the game shortening the distance between them and the lead pack.  By the last lap the lead pack consisted of the Cherry’s, Brown’s, Jason Lorang and Alex Mayer, but who would have the right moves to take the checkered flag.  Coming down the straight away from Nascar Turn 4 Scott Cherry ended up passing Matthew Cherry with Jamey Brown drafting right on his tail.  As they neared the checkered flag Jamey tried to make the pass at the last minute but came up short and Scott Cherry taking 1st place.

Race 5 in the Unlimited class also brought out 20+ drivers ready to take on the Daytona high banks.  Right at the drop of the green flag Johnny West took the lead and never looked.  Following close behind was Denver Liabenow, who did happen to have the fast lap time for the Unlimited race, but unfortunately it wasn’t ever enough to take the lead from Johnny.  Again, with a shortened race many racers did not have enough time to formulate a strategy to pass the leader.  In the end Johnny West took home the 1st place trophy with Denver Liabenow coming in a close 2nd.  Brian Wilhelm took home a 3rd place finish but ended up with the top speed for the weekend at 159mph. 

“Many of the racers were a bit disappointed when the weather reports came out with scattered showers for the next three days. The World Karting Association did a great job manipulating the time so that on the final day we were able to squeeze in practice and also get in all the races” says Johnny West.

The last race of the day included the CIK LO206 Sprint class which brought a whooping 41 karts and the TaG Heavy class which had 25 karts.  Along with the other few classes that were apart of race 7 a total of 90 karts were gridded and ready to take home the 1st place Daytona Cup.  Right out of the gate Richard Hoff came down the front straight away on the first lap in 1st place with Kyle Banovetz and Jeremy Yancey hot on his trail.  Unfortunately, this race was cut even shorter than the 15 minutes due to a red flag that happened coming into the infield of the road course.  With only 2 laps being made the finishing order was determined by the position of the driver at the time of the red flag.  Richard Hoff was able to snag the 1st place finish and took home the coveted Daytona Cup trophy.

The TaG Heavy race was also a packed race with a lot of familiar face.  Paige Evans started towards the very back of the grid and when the green flag dropped, she took off like a rocket. From the start of the grid to turn one she had managed to make her way through 10 drivers weaving in and out of the chaos. Going through the infield she continued to make her way through the rest of the pack.

According to Paige, “I got onto the oval and was in disbelief of how quick my Praga Dragon Evo kart really was, the Rok GP that was powered by Swedetech was just screaming and passing the other drivers like they were stopped.”

 As she gained on the leaders her next move would be crucial, tuck in and draft or take the high side and pass but as luck would have it, she took the high side and took a hold of the 1st place position.  In one lap Paige had gone from 23rd to 1st without any hesitation.  Regrettably a red flag was thrown and cut the race to only 2 laps. 

“Knowing I had secured the victory gave me so much joy, in the scale line I got to my dad who is also my mechanic and my biggest supporter who engulfed me in a massive hug. All of the hard-work this year had finally paid off and thank you to all of my teammates for the endless support, I could never do it without you guys!

Again, a big thank you to the racers that came out and braved the weather at the 45th running of Kart Week at Daytona International Speedway.  Hope to see everyone at the next stop on the Vega Road Race Series, Roebling Road.

World Karting Association Manufacturers Cup Daytona Kartweek Review

“Mars wins big in Senior debut while Zilisch takes three wins in Junior and Delong doubles up in Cadet”

January 3, 2020 – As it is with the start of every World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturers Cup season, karting competitors descend onto the shores of Daytona Beach, Florida between Christmas and New Years to kick off their 2020 season. Dubbed WKA Kartweek, the 45th annual event takes place every year from December 28th to the 30th on the famed grounds of the Daytona International Speedway as teams, competitors, families and friends reunite for another season of competition. Big changes in the off season saw the Vortex ROK engine platform added, class changes and enhanced race format and new officials in place as the series looks to become one of the premier programs of choice on the Eastern half of the United States.

With the annual awards banquet taking place on the evening of the 27th, drivers hit the track on Saturday the 28th for a full day of practice. December 29th and 30th featured wheel-to-wheel action as a new format was implemented that included qualifying, three heat races and one main event, classifying one winner for each class. The event featured last lap passes, close finishes and some of the best racing that the famed Daytona Kartweek has seen over recent years as teams and drivers left happy and excited for the next round.

Saving his best result of the weekend for the final on track session, Luca Mars managed to work his way forward to score the ROK Senior main event victory. Scoring second, second and fifth place results in the heat races, Mars scored the fastest lap of the weekend’s finale taking the checkers and the first win for the Redspeed brand since announcing their return to the United States market. Matheus Morgatto was able to keep Mars true stalking the multi-time champion, finishing .765 in arrears. Aaron Benoit finished third in the main event after scoring a pair of heat race wins, finishing just ahead of Senior rookie Luke Lange and NTT IndyCar Series driver Santino Ferrucci.

Andrew Bujdoso was the man in ROK Senior Shifter taking the checkers .860 ahead of Austin Garrison as both drivers managed to pick up wins in the heat races. Tyler Gonzalez took the green from P3 but fell to finish sixth while Kyle Apuzzo advanced forward from fourth to stand on the podium in P3. Zachary Hollingshead put his TB Kart USA entry into the fourth position, gaining two spots in the main event while Rory Van Der Steur held his own in fifth. Hugh Templeton was awarded the ROK Masters Shifter win.

Santino Ferrucci crossed the line first in the 100cc Senior class but was relegated to third after a post-race bumper penalty. Brandon Jarsocrak was awarded the win ahead of Austin McCusker while Ferrucci’s time penalty slotted him into P3. Bryson Morris was the best of the rest in fourth while Garrett Adams claimed his first top-five of the year with a fifth-place finish.

Connor Zilisch continued his winning ways in ROK Junior taking the Kartweek win as Jeremy Fletcher crossed the stripe in second en route to the fastest lap. Danny Dyszelski closed his weekend in third while Nakita Johnson was classified fourth after a post-race penalty due to contact. Curtis Terry out dueled Safet Hatic II for the win in ROK Masters.

Zilisch picked up a trio of race wins including the 34-kart strong 100cc Junior division. Dominating the class, the Team Felon driver took the race win by more than seven seconds and scored the fastest lap of the race. Westin Workman crossed the line second ahead of Sebastian NG. Thomas Annunziata had a strong run to finish fourth while Dyszelski picked up his second top-five of the weekend in fifth.

Not to be outdone on the weekend, Zilisch also climbed to the top step of the podium in the IAME X30 Junior class taking his third commanding win of the weekend. Scoring fast lap after fast lap, Zilisch drove to a nearly six second victory ahead of Annunziata and Nakita Johnson, both who picked up their second top-five results of the weekend. Alex Powell showed his speed to come home fourth while Raiden Nicol would be classified in fifth when the dust had finally settled.

It was the Parker Delong show in the Cadet categories as he was able to rival the results of Zilisch in the Junior field. Delong went on to score a pair of race wins, even though he was the first to reach the checkers on three separate occasions. Delong took top honors in Mini ROK and Briggs 206 Cadet, while being classified third in Mini Swift after taking the on-track win. In the Mini ROK category, Delong swept the weekend taking the pole position, three heat race wins and main event victory. Christian Quijano closed the weekend on the second step of the Mini ROK podium while Kaleb Renella was third. In the Mini Swift category, Delong made a slight miscue on the start which ruined his trio of wins. Scoring the main event victory, Delong was relegated to third after a two-position penalty for having two wheels out of the tram lines at the start of the race. Ben Maier was the benefactor advancing from P2 to the top step of the podium while Cameron Myers came home second. Delong slotted into P3 while Christian Quijano and Kasyn Walters put their names in the top-five.

In the closest race of the weekend, it was Delong who was once again back on top, edging Maier by .001 in the Briggs 206 Cadet main event which featured 36 competitors. Spencer Conrad was able to elevate himself to the third position while Christopher McKeithan and Austin Olds claimed the fourth and fifth positions, just ahead of Nash Gierke in sixth.

Caleb Tarter secured the fastest lap of the Micro ROK main event en route to his WKA Kartweek victory. Outracing Kai Johnson, Tarter took the race win by just over a second in the series youngest division. Isaac Malcuit found his way to the podium in P3 with Alessandro Truchot in fourth. JJ O’Neil rounded out the top five as the series will now shift their focus to February and the next round of the WKA Florida Winter Cup.

“It was a good three days of racing and I thank all of the teams, drivers and families that joined us in Daytona,” expressed Kevin Williams. “We took a few days off after the event but have already begun to work on the upcoming rounds as well as next year’s WKA Kartweek. Our goal is to make the Manufacturers Cup program return to the stature it once was, and I feel that we are in capable hands with trustworthy partners and can’t wait to see what is on the horizon.”

The next round and conclusion of the WKA Florida Cup will take place at the Orlando Kart Center in Orlando, Florida February 21 – 23rd. This event will crown Florida Cup Champions with the combined point totals from both Daytona and Orlando and award the ROK the RIO prize packages as outlined below. The Orlando event will also be the first round of the WKA Mid-Season Shootout with additional ROK the RIO prize packages available as well as ROK Superfinal programs.

Florida Cup Prize Fund

Champion – Full entry package for 2020 ROK the RIO
Second – Entry only to 2020 ROK the RIO
Third – Race tires for 2020 ROK the RIO
*Podium finishers in Briggs & Stratton 206 will receive a ROK Micro/Mini Engine rental courtesy of WKA

More lucrative prize packages covering the Mid-Season Shootout and end of year WKA Championships will be announced during Kart Week in Daytona.

The next event for the WKA Manufacturers Cup will be over the April 17 – 19th weekend at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.

Stay tuned for more information coming from WKA in the very near future.

For more information on the World Karting Association Manufacturers Cup, please contact WKA at info@worldkarting.com or www.worldkarting.com.

For information on press releases or other media services offered by Race Tech Development, please contact Mike Maurini via e-mail at Info@RaceTechDevelopment.com or 317.270.8723. Race Tech Development can also be found on Twitter at @ RTDMediaAndMGMT as well as Facebook at their Race Tech Development Fan Page.

About World Karting Association: The World Karting Association has been a non-profit, Membership Organization since 1971, and has provided venues for members to enjoy all aspects of Karting in the USA, from its office in Concord, NC, including the famous Daytona Kartweek and annual Charlotte Motor Speedway Karting Challenge.  Providing Regulations, Instruction and Certifications, Racing Series, Insurance, and venues for fair and safe Karting on all levels, WKA has a place for everyone in Karting.   For more information, contact WKA at info@worldkarting.com or www.worldkarting.com.

WKA Confirms ROK Cup USA Prize Package for Mid-Season Championship

“A host of awards for Vortex ROK competitors at the 2020 WKA Manufacturers Cup”

December 26, 2019 – Continuing to roll out their 2020 prize package, the World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturers Cup staff has confirmed their Mid-Season Shootout prize package for Vortex ROK competitors. With ROK Cup Superfinal invites and 2021 Florida Winter Tour entry packages on the docket, ROK Cup USA will also award complete engine packages in a raffle type format for the top five finishers in the end of the year championship battle.

“Our partnership with ROK Cup USA is all about rewarding our competitors all while continuing to grow and promote the Vortex product line,” explained WKA President Kevin Williams. “With entry packages for both ROK the RIO and the Florida Winter Tour, competitors will also have a chance to be awarded a Vortex ROK engine package. The season starts this week!”

The competitors gaining the most cumulative points in Mini ROK, Junior ROK, Senior ROK and ROK Shifter after the Orlando, Florida, Charlotte North Carolina and New Castle, Indiana events will receive a ROK Cup Superfinal invitations.

*Class must average ten entries to receive ROK Cup Superfinal tickets. If class does not average ten entries, ROK Cup Superfinal tickets will be replaced with 2020 ROK the RIO entry package.

The competitors gaining the most cumulative points in Micro ROK, Junior 100cc, Senior 100cc and ROK Masters after the Orlando, Florida, Charlotte North Carolina and New Castle, Indiana events will receive a 2020 ROK the RIO entry package. The competitor in the 206 Cadet gaining the most cumulative points after the Orlando, Florida, Charlotte North Carolina and New Castle, Indiana events will receive a free Vortex ROK engine rental at the 2020 ROK the RIO.

Additionally, WKA has also confirmed that all year end champions will receive 2021 a Florida Winter Tour prize package with details to be announced at a later date. All Vortex ROK class competitors that finish in the top five in series points will have their name entered in a draft for one free engine per class

Williams continued, “We are happy that the start of a new karting season is now upon us and look forward to growth as we continue to evolve with the karting industry.”

The 45th annual WKA Daytona Kart Week will commence with load in on December 27th with on track action beginning on December 28th. Please note that the Vortex Engines/Parts truck will be on site providing sales while ROK Cup USA will be on site to provide support and service.

For more information on the World Karting Association Manufacturers Cup, please contact WKA at info@worldkarting.com or www.worldkarting.com.

For more information on ROK Cup USA, ROK Cup Promotions and the 2020 ROK Cup USA program, please contact ROK Cup USA at (407) 476-5635 or info@rokcupusa.com or email Garett Potter at garett@rokcupusa.com.

For information on press releases or other media services offered by Race Tech Development, please contact Mike Maurini via e-mail at Info@RaceTechDevelopment.com or 317.270.8723. Race Tech Development can also be found on Twitter at @RTDMediaAndMGMT as well as Facebook at their Race Tech Development Fan Page.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT

Hello WKA Racer!

Summit Racing Equipment is excited to announce that it will be the Presenting Sponsor for these World Karting Association (WKA) racing programs for 2020: 

• Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series

• Maxxis Tire Speedway Dirt Series

• Maxxis Tire Daytona Dirt World Championships

• Vega Tire Road Racing Series

• WKA America 

The WKA is fond of saying that Karting is the foundation of motorsports, and it’s true. Racers like Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stewart started their careers in Karting, and we’re very proud to support young racers and encourage them to keep racing, whether they stay in Karting or move to other forms of motorsports.

As The World’s Speed Shop®, Summit Racing carries performance parts, wheels and tires, and other gear for Karting from name brands like Hoosier; Briggs & Stratton; Wilwood; AiM Sports; K&N; and JR Race Cars. We also have tools and shop equipment to keep your Kart in top-notch condition, plus trailer and towing equipment to get your team to and from the track.

We know that safety is paramount for Kart racers, especially younger competitors. That’s why Summit Racing carries only the best safety equipment from trusted companies like Alpinestars, Bell Helmets, Kirkey, OMP, and Simpson to keep your racer protected during the heat of competition.

With distribution centers in Ohio; Nevada; Georgia; and Texas, Summit Racing ships quickly— orders for in-stock parts are usually delivered in one to two days to most areas of the country. Shipping is free on orders over $99 and Summit Racing even deliver parts directly to the race track!

With multiple ordering options, the industry’s top-rated customer service, and a full-time technical department to answer your questions, Summit Racing is here to help you be a competitive and successful racer. We back our service with the Handshake Guarantee®: if you are not 100% satisfied with products, prices, or service, we’ll give you your money back—guaranteed!

I wish you a safe and successful 2020 racing season—see you at the track!

Sincerely,

Al Noe

Summit Racing Equipment Chief Marketing Officer

Conrad Group Insurance Named Title Sponsor of WKA Manufactures Cup Daytona Kartweek

ManCup Event Officially the Conrad Group Insurance Kartweek Nationals

Conrad Group Insurance of Indiana continues to support Karting with their commitment to sponsor the WKA Manufacturers Cup Daytona Kartweek event, December 28-30 at the famed Daytona International Speedway.

Owned and operated by Seth Wilkerson, Conrad Group Insurance, based in Indianapolis, has deep expertise in insurance and risk management services, including property and casualty, commercial and more, in addition to their contributions to Motorsports.

“WKA has had a great relationship with the fine folks at Conrad Group Insurance for quite some time,” stated WKA President, Kevin Williams, “In addition to the countless contributions Conrad makes to Karting, we couldn’t be more thrilled to name Conrad the Title Sponsor of our Kartweek Manufacturers Cup as well.”

Conrad Group Insurance will be in attendance at the 45th running of WKA Daytona Kartweek, should Karters wish to discuss their insurance needs for Auto, Home, or Business, or they can be reached at www.ConradGroupInsurance.com

About World Karting Association- The World Karting Association has been a non-profit, Membership Organization since 1971, and has provided venues for members to enjoy all aspects of Karting in the USA, from its office in Concord, NC, including the famous Daytona Kartweek, and now the WKA Charlotte Motor Speedway Karting Challenge.  Providing Regulations, Instruction and Certifications, Racing Series, Insurance, and venues for fair and safe Karting on all levels, WKA has a place for everyone in Karting.   For more information, contact WKA at info@worldkarting.com, or www.worldkarting.com

The Passing of WKA Hall of Famer, Bill Miller

CONCORD, NC - On behalf of everyone at the World Karting Association, we would like to send our condolences to both the Miller family and the karting community regarding the passing of WKA Hall of Famer, Bill Miller.  Bill will be greatly missed in the karting world, as he has been a member of WKA since its creation, when he was only 12 years old. 

The Miller family has given us permission to share his obituary with our members.  To read Bill Miller's obituary, click the link below.

In Memorium

KICK-OFF EVENT FOR 2020 WKA MANUFACTURERS CUP IS ON THE HORIZON

With the opening event of the 2020 World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturers Cup only three weeks away, series officials continue to plan and prepare for the annual event. Taking place in the confines of the famed Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, the 45th Annual Daytona Kart Week and WKA series continues to evolve with the addition of the Vortex ROK engine platform and huge prize packages for series competitors.

“We are putting the finishing touches on our kick-off event for 2020,” explains WKA’s Kevin Williams. “We have received tremendous support from ROK Cup USA and their staff to bring increased professionalism to the program as well as awards and prizes from Vortex Italy as we look to expand our program. With the event three weeks away, we are now in the home stretch before the holidays with deadlines looming.”

Important Reminders:
– Pre-entry discounts expire December 10 – Enter HERE.
– Prize package of ROK Cup USA Florida Winter Tour Entries for Daytona and the Champions of the WKA Florida Winter Cup Series, (Daytona December 2019 and Orlando February 2020) will receive ROK the RIO entry prize packages – Click HERE for more information.
– Paddock parking reservations – Click HERE for more information
– All air-cooled engine classes will utilize the Bridgestone YLC compound tire while all water-cooled classes will use Bridgestone YNB. It is the drivers and team’s responsibility to ensure they have tires prior to arriving at the event. WKA does not sell tires nor will the Vortex ROK support vehicle.

Prize Package Information:
Daytona event kick-off prizes for all classes:
– First – Entry package for complete 2020 Florida Winter Tour
– Second – Single event entry package for 2020 Florida Winter Tour
– Third – Single event entry only for 2020 Florida Winter Tour
*Podium finishers in the Briggs & Stratton 206 classes will receive a ROK Micro/Mini Engine rental courtesy of WKA

WKA Florida Winter Cup (Daytona and Orlando):
All class championships and podium finishers of the WKA Florida Winter Cup, which is the combined points totals for each class from the Daytona (December 2019) and Orlando (February 2020) events will receive the following:
– Champion – Full entry package for 2020 ROK the RIO
– Second – Entry only to 2020 ROK the RIO
– Third – Race tires for 2020 ROK the RIO
*Podium finishers in LO206 will receive a ROK Micro/Mini Engine rental courtesy of WKA

For the 100cc Junior and Senior classes, the first ten entrants in each of these class that register for the four WKA Manufacturers Cup event weekends by December 10th, 2019 will receive a VLR Engine package for $500.00 plus shipping. The WKA-VLR Engine Full Season Entry Promotion form can be downloaded HERE.

Promotional Pricing Structure:
Micro ROK – WKA Price $1300.00 Retail $1600.00 (Limit 20)
Mini ROK – WKA Price $1300.00 Retail $1600.00 (Limit 20)
VLR 100cc – WKA Price $1300.00 Retail $1650.00 (Limit 20)
ROK GP – WKA Price $2400.00 Retail $2800.00 (Limit 15)
ROK Shifter – WKA Price $3300.00 Retail $3800.00 (Limit 15)
*Paid Entry to WKA Daytona or Orlando is required
** All engines packages come complete less engine mount
***Promotional pricing ends February 29th, 2020

Williams added, “Additionally, for teams and drivers competing in the 2020 Florida Winter Tour, this is a great way to get some pre-series testing in with your Vortex ROK engines.”

Please note that the Vortex Engines/Parts truck will be on site providing sales while ROK Cup USA will be on site to provide support and service.

For more information on the World Karting Association Manufacturers Cup, please contact WKA at info@worldkarting.com or www.worldkarting.com.

For more information on ROK Cup USA, ROK Cup Promotions and the 2020 ROK Cup USA program, please contact ROK Cup USA at (407) 476-5635 or info@rokcupusa.com or email Garett Potter at garett@rokcupusa.com.

KARTWEEK DEADLINE APPROACHING: DECEMBER 10TH
Vega Tires National Road Racing
(Click above to view all info on the series page of the WKA website)

As in past years, Road Racing paper entry forms are available online on the Road Racing Series page, along with WKA National Class Structures, timelines.

Garage spaces are going fast, and can be reserved by contacting the WKA Office, at 704-455-1606.

KARTWEEK DEADLINE APPROACHING: DECEMBER 10TH
Maxxis Tire Speedway Daytona Championship
(Click above to view all info on the series page of the WKA website)

Entries for the Dirt World Championship is available online, through the Speedway Dirt Page along with all other important information for the event.

The specified tires for all classes will be Maxxis HT3.

Pit Space Parking can be arranged by calling 609-326-3741, M-F 9am-5pm EST, or emailing Mike@worldkarting.com.

DAYTONA KARTWEEK INFORMATION AND DECEMBER 10TH DEADLINE

CONCORD, NC - We would like to remind all of our WKA members about the upcoming registration and reserved pit parking deadline coming quickly on December 10th. You can still take advantage of a discount by registering now until the 10th. After the 10th, the at-track registration fees will be a higher, so we encourage you to register beforehand.

REMINDER OF UPCOMING MAN CUP AWARDS BANQUET DEADLINE: DECEMBER 13TH

Also, the Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Awards Banquet deadline is December 13th. We must submit the final number of pre-paid attendees at the end of the day on December 13th. Please RSVP and pay for your dinners so that we can be sure to have a place for everyone. There will not be tickets sold at the door. To RSVP and pay, click the button below:

HOW TO REGISTER & RESERVE YOUR PARKING

Go to www.worldkarting.com and click on the navigation tab “Racing Series".” From there, choose the series you want to race in for Daytona KartWeek. On each series page, there are buttons you can click to show everything from running orders to current pit maps. For dirt and Manufacturers Cup karters, you will be able to register online. For our Road Racing karters, you will need to scan or fax your entry blank to Marie in the WKA office and process payment with her or via a check received by December 10th.

Click the buttons below to be taken to each racing series page:

NEED TO KNOW INFO FOR KARTWEEK

YOU MUST BE A WKA MEMBER

Contact the office at 704-455-1606 to obtain more info on how to become a member before Daytona KartWeek.

PIT PASSES

(PURCHASE AT TRACK) 12/27 & 12/28: Event Pass: Adult $40 children 7 & under: $30, 12/29: 2 Day Pass: Adult: $30, Children 7 & under: $20, 12/30: 1 Day Pass: Adult: $25 Children 7 & under: $15

REFUNDS - No Refunds after Friday Dec. 13 at 5pm

PRE ENTRY PICK UP & PARKING - Friday Dec. 27

RESERVED GARAGES & SPONSOR PARKING (Road Racing ONLY)

$195 per garage for non-sponsors. $150 for 2020 WKA Class AND Daytona Only sponsors. Mandatory at least 2 drivers per garage. Sponsors not occupying garage should notify WKA that you’re attending to ensure reserved parking spot. Garage Passes will be issued at Pit Pass Sales.

RESERVED PARKING (Man. Cup & Dirt Championships)

12x40 space. Anything longer than 40 feet is considered two pit spots. Side pitting is considered two spots. Read below regarding camping in Flat Track Pit Area. For Pit Spots, contact mike@worldkarting.com or call 609-326-3741. All pit requests must be paid at time of reserving. No exceptions.

OFFICIAL HOTEL & WKA DISCOUNT CODE

Official Host Hotel: The Plaza Resort & Spa, 844-284-2685 discount code: World Karting 2019 For additional hotels offering discounts, please go to WWW.WorldKarting.com and click your racing series for hotel link.

NOTICE TO ALL COMPETITORS

All pre-entered competitors must personally pick up their pre-entry packet at registration. & must have personally executed their waiver signature when purchasing pit pass. Entrant must also provide their transponder number

EVENT CONTACT INFO (Before event) - WKA 704.455.1606, www.Worldkarting.com

DIS OVERNIGHT RV PARKING (ROAD RACING/MAN CUP)

Premium paved Recreational Vehicle Parking in the Lake Lloyd Lot with water & power hookups are available for $195 per spot. One tow vehicle pass is included with this offer. Move-in starts Friday, Dec 27. Guest need to depart by noon Tuesday Dec. 31. Overnight parking rules will be provided & enforced. Any violations may result in repercussion. Reservations & payment to be submitted to WKA. Showers available, open 4pm to 9am daily. Pump out service provided; $35 per unit (cash only). Contact Marie Borsuk, Marie@worldkarting.com

DIRT CHAMPIONSHIP FLAT TRACK RV PARKING****

RV Camping is permitted in the Daytona Flat Track Pit Area in designated areas only. IN ORDER TO CAMP IN FLAT TRACK PIT AREA, YOU MUST PREPAY, VIA THIS ENTRY FORM. Competitors may pit and camp in this designated area for $130 for 12X40 spot. Additional 12X40 spots branching off of $130 camping space will be $50 each. Example: 2 spots in camping area will be $180 total. NO HOOKUP WEST LOT Camping is still available for $175 per spot, which includes water and electricity. West lot Camping without water and electricity is available for $125 per spot. Overnight parking rules will be provided and strictly enforced. Any violations may result in loss of overnight parking privileges. Reservations and payment must be submitted to WKA. Infield shower house is available to all Lake Lloyd and West Lot camping guests, open 4pm-9am daily. Pump out service provided. $35 per unit (cash only) Date, time for Lake Lloyd and West Lot area service: 5pm7:30pm daily.

PETS

Pets are permitted in the DIS infield and west lot areas only. Pets are not permitted in pit/ paddock area.

VENDOR NOTICE

Any non-sponsor vendor wishing to sell or display at a WKA national event must contact the WKA Office 704.455.1606 at least 30 days prior to the event for a WKA Vendor License.

PIT VEHICLES

Bikes, skateboards, razor scooters, golf carts, minibikes, 4- wheelers, or any other form of unauthorized vehicles are NOT ALLOWED AT ANY TIME in the pits unless authorized by WKA & DIS. Handicap vehicles allowed via permit. Contact WKA with inquiries.

TRACK LOCATION & DIRECTIONS

Shipping address: Complete shipping labels as follows: Your name/ WKA Competitor, c/o Daytona International Speedway, 1801 West Int’l Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. “HOLD FOR PICKUP.” Directions: I-95 to US Hwy 92 exit. Track on right off exit.

WKA Expands National Television Presence into 2020

Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup, Presented by Summit Racing, Now Shown on MAVTV

CONCORD, NC - In addition to the previously announced National Television Schedule, the World Karting Association, in a partnership with Live Broadcast Media Group, Inc., expands its coverage to MAVTV this winter. Additionally, the 2020 Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup, presented by Summit Racing Equipment, will be broadcasted Nationally, beginning with WKA’s 45th Daytona Kartweek.

Since October the 2019 “recap” coverage of Daytona Kart Week, the Charlotte Karting Challenge have been airing on a number of affiliates across the country and starting in December 2019 the Manufacturers Cup from Newcastle will be broadcast on our affiliates as well, thanks to WKA’s Television Production and Distribution partner Live Broadcast Media Group, Inc., (LiveBMG.com), and their work in Karting the past few years.

“Television coverage is a luxury in Karting, and when an opportunity comes to broadcast our great sport, WKA will take advantage of that opportunity if the terms are right.” Stated WKA President, Kevin Williams, “I want to thank the team responsible, Summit Racing Equipment and of course our Production and Distribution partner Live Broadcast Media Group.”

About World Karting Association- The World Karting Association has been a non-profit, Membership Organization since 1971, and has provided venues for members to enjoy all aspects of Karting in the USA, from its office in Concord, NC, including the famous Daytona Kartweek, and now the WKA Charlotte Motor Speedway Karting Challenge. Providing Regulations, Instruction and Certifications, Racing Series, Insurance, and venues for fair and safe Karting on all levels, WKA has a place for everyone in Karting. For more information, contact WKA at info@worldkarting.com, or www.worldkarting.com

Manufacturer's Cup Page

The Race for the Grand National Eagle

Story written by: Jennifer Henry

After freezing rain and low temperatures last year kept many karts off the track on Friday and cold weather looming in the forecast many racers were hesitant to make the trip back to NCM Motorsports Park for the last race on the WKA 2019 schedule.  With the racing Gods looking down, the weekend turned out to nothing but clear and sunny.  This was also the last chance for many karters to secure the points chase for WKA’s Road Race National Championships.  While this race closed out a fantastic racing season it also brought some sadness to the racing community.  Last week we lost a great man and friend to all in this little world we call karting. Randy Holewski was an avid enduro kart racing fan who started racing when he was 15 years old. He shared the love of the sport with his daughters, Stacey and Amanda and later his grandson Carson.  He was a great supporter of the sport and when he wasn’t out there on the track, he was always on pit road cheering on not only his daughter Amanda but also his grandson Carson.  He will be missed by all but never forgotten.

 The 1st race of the weekend was the CIK LO 206 Sprint which brought 14 karters to the grid.  With John Morris leading the class in points, would he be able to secure the wins in Kentucky?  At the drop of the green flag number 118 Jamie Bradford took the lead and never looked back.  He continued this pace for the entire 30 minutes bringing home the checkered flag with a huge lead over 2nd place Stephen Gibson.  Sunday’s race was again looking exactly like Saturday’s race with Jamie Bradford taking an early lead.  Except this time number 707, Ryan Gensheimer was hot on his tail.  The battle continued throughout the race with Jamie, Ryan and Joel Negus.  In the end Jamie took the win with a 1 second lead and also took home 2 Grand National Championship eagles this weekend. 

 The 1st race also had the IAME Sprint class racing which held some great racing as well.  Jason Lorang came to Kentucky leading the IAME Sprint class over Gary Sircy, but would he have the speed and skill to bring home the points championship for 2019?  The battle for the top positions started early and continued till the checkered flag was waved.  Coming down the straightaway on lap 1, Jason Lorang was leading the charge in 1st place followed by Brad Adams and Richard Buckley.  Ultimately Jason kept his lead over Brad Adams and took home a Grand National eagle.  Sunday’s race in IAME started out a lot different with a mishap in turn 1 causing drivers to scatter every direction.  Fortunately, most drivers were able to keep things going including Jason Lorang, but he was at the back of the pack.  With lady luck on his side he was able to drive his way back to the lead position and take home another eagle. 

“I think the cold weather which has become the normal in Bowling Green had us all getting creative to stay warm, but the weekend warmed up nicely!  Even with the cold temps, I found myself over a second a lap faster in both karts over last year, which helped me get the checkered in all 4 races this weekend! What a great way to finish the year! Now, it’s time to focus on Daytona and 2020.”

The Unlimited class on Saturday also brought 14 karts out to fight for the checkered flag.  Unfortunately, the race was cut short due to 2 red flags.  One right after the start of the race and another one about halfway through.  Thankfully there were no major injuries to either driver.  Most of the Unlimited’s were only able to make 5 laps in Saturday’s race, which lead number 111 Larry Dobbs to take home the eagle.

Sunday’s race painted a very different picture in the Unlimited class which was able to run the full 30-minute race. Right from the start Sidney Danals took the lead from the rest of the pack with Denver Liabenow running in second.  This pace continued for the full race leaving Larry Dobbs unable to take another eagle. Even though Denver Liabenow took home a 2nd place finish in Sunday’s race it was just enough for him to secure the points championship over Mike Tracy.

The last race of the day on Saturday was full of action with 6 classes, each racing for the championship.  The TAG Heavy class brought nothing but domination to the track with Jason Lorang leading the way with a 37 second lead over 2nd place Jarrett Bank and 3rd place going to Adrian Dale.  Even with the cooler temperatures he was finding the speed coming out a second faster than last year.  This win at NCM Motorsports Park helped him secure the points championship in TAG Heavy along with IAME.  Lady luck was also smiling down on Jason as he once again took home 1st place in Sunday’s TAG Heavy class.  Unfortunately, she was not spreading the luck to anyone else as Jason Lorang again snagged the 1st position with a full minute lead over 2nd place, Lucas Mauer.

With recruiting new people to the road racing side always being the topic of discussion amongst karters, it was nice to see newcomer Evan Stamer out on the track in Kentucky.  Evan has a major presence in the sprint world but has started making a name for himself here on the road race side.  This past weekend he took his place in the Yamaha Senior class with racing veterans, Randy and Rick Fulks, Brad Zoeller and Patrick Olsen.  On Saturday, Evan settled in behind Patrick Olsen at the start of the race, where they battled back and forth for a few laps.  Around the halfway mark Evan tried passing Patrick for the lead but regrettably a red flag was thrown and ended the race, which landed hime a 2nd place finish.

“I wish the race would have continued though because it was panning out to be an awesome race to the end, say Evan.”

Sunday’s race in Yamaha Senior was also a fantastic race for Evan and for the spectators.  For the first couple laps of the race the battle was tremendous as each driver was relentlessly fighting for 1st place.  Sadly, on lap 3 Rick Fulks ended up blowing a motor and Brad Zoeller dropped out due to mechanical issues, but this didn’t stop the remaining 3 from fighting for the checkered flag.  The battle continued but veteran Randy Fulks had just the right setup as he was able to pull away from Patrick Olsen and Evan Stamer winning the Grand National Eagle for Yamaha Senior.

“The race on Sunday was definitely high up on my list of the most fun I’ve had in a go kart, me, Rick and Randy Fulks, Patrick Olsen and Brad Zoeller were all battling and going back and forth for about 4 laps at the beginning of the race. It was such an honor to be able to race against and go head to head with the most legendary drivers in karting at one of the most legendary tracks in the U.S. NCM was such an amazing facility, the track was super fun, it was very smooth and flowy.  It was overall a great track for the karts we were racing. I hope we will be able to go back soon!”

With NCM Motorsports Park being the last race of the 2019 season I would like to thank all the racers for their continued support and to the sponsors that help support the different classes. Vega Tires for their support of the WKA Road Race Series.  Would also like to send out a huge thanks to Robby Harper for his dedication as the Road Race Director.

Hope to see everyone in Daytona!!

WKA and ROK Cup Promotions Announce ROK Engine Promotion Program and Prize Packages

“Engine promotions expire February 29th as 2020 season is on the horizon”

 
November 17, 2019 – With the addition of the Vortex ROK engine platform and ROK Cup USA classes at the World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturers Cup program in 2020, WKA and ROK Cup Promotions are excited to announce a Vortex ROK Engine Promotion Program and Prize Package. Structured to entice Vortex ROK powered competitors, promotional pricing will be offered until February 29th, 2020 as a host of prizes are added to the WKA Manufacturers Cup program.
 
“It is an exciting time for us at WKA, and we are looking forward to our first event of the 2020 season in just over six weeks,” explains President Kevin Williams. “The growth of the ROK program in the United States has been substantial over the past few seasons and that was apparent at the recent ROK the RIO event in Las Vegas. With the additional of several ROK classes and the ROK engine platform to the Manufacturers Cup series, we have also been able to add a lucrative prize fund to go along with an extremely discounted engine pricing promotion.”
 
With a new season just around the corner, WKA and ROK Cup Promotions are making it easy for competitors to join the ROK engine program. With a promotional pricing structure in place until February 29th of 2020, interested parties are asked to contact your authorized Vortex ROK dealer. Engine quantities are limited so don’t wait.
 
Promotional Pricing Structure:
Micro ROK – WKA Price $1300.00 Retail $1600.00 (Limit 20)
Mini ROK - WKA Price $1300.00 Retail $1600.00 (Limit 20)
VLR 100cc - WKA Price $1300.00 Retail $1650.00 (Limit 20)
ROK GP - WKA Price $2400.00 Retail $2800.00 (Limit 15)
ROK Shifter - WKA Price $3300.00 Retail $3800.00 (Limit 15)
*Paid Entry to WKA Daytona or Orlando is required
** All engines packages come complete less engine mount
***Promotional pricing ends February 29th, 2020
 
For the 100cc Junior and Senior classes, the first ten entrants in each of these class that register for the four WKA Manufacturers Cup event weekends by December 10th, 2019 will receive a VLR Engine package for $500.00 plus shipping.  To enter, complete this form: WKA-VLR ENTRY FORM
 
Daytona Event Kick-off Prizes:
All Classes
Winner – Entry package for complete 2020 Florida Winter Tour
Second – Single event entry package for 2020 Florida Winter Tour
Third – Single event entry only for 2020 Florida Winter Tour
*Podium finishers in the Briggs & Stratton 206 classes will receive a ROK Micro/Mini Engine rental courtesy of WKA
 
 
WKA Florida Winter Cup:
All class championships and podium finishers of the WKA Florida Winter Cup, which is the combined points totals for each class from the Daytona (December 2019) and Orlando (February 2020) events will receive the following:
 
Champion – Full entry package for 2020 ROK the RIO
Second – Entry only to 2020 ROK the RIO
Third – Race tires for 2020 ROK the RIO
*Podium finishers in LO206 will receive a ROK Micro/Mini Engine rental courtesy of WKA
 
More lucrative prize packages covering the Mid-Season Shootout and end of year WKA Championships will be announced during Kart Week in Daytona.
 
The WKA Mid-Season Shootout is:
Class championships and podium finishers of the WKA Mid-Season Shootout, which is the combined points totals for each class from Orlando (February), Charlotte (April) and New Castle (July).
 
The WKA Year-End Championship is:
Class championships podium finishers of the WKA Year End Championship, which is the combined points totals for each class from Daytona (December 2019), Charlotte (April), New Castle (July) and Orlando (October) events.
 
WKA series officials are happy to announce big changes on track as well. Starting in Daytona, ROK Cup USA’s track officials and technical staff will take over track operations at WKA Manufacturers Cup events. Utilizing the same great staff that ROK teams and competitors have come to know and love, the staff will ensure fair and unbiased officiating both on and off the track.
 
Event Operations-Philippa Tuckey
Race Director-Chuck Yoder
Chief Steward-Robbie Poupart
Technical Director-Dave Davies
Assistant Race Director-Bobby Radivoy
Chief Starter-Denny Long
Penalty Steward-Cierra Ebert
 
Additionally, the Vortex Engines/Parts truck will be on site providing sales, support and service.
 
“It’s an exciting time for WKA and ROK CUP USA,” adds ROK Cup Promotions Director of Operations Garett Potter. “We have seen amazing growth in a short time, and I think we can attribute this to not only having a great product that customers love, but also the best staff in the industry. With WKA agreeing to make a change here I see no limit to their growth as well. The most satisfying part for me is talking to happy customers, and because of the ROK Cup USA staff I do this a lot. WKA is in good hands; added to that a great prize package and cool track locations, I don’t see another program that offers more.”
 
For more information on the World Karting Association Manufacturers Cup, please contact WKA at info@worldkarting.com or www.worldkarting.com.
 
For more information on ROK Cup USA, ROK Cup Promotions and the 2020 ROK Cup USA program, please contact ROK CUP USA at (407) 476-5635 or info@rokcupusa.com or email Garett Potter at garett@rokcupusa.com.
 
For information on press releases or other media services offered by Race Tech Development, please contact Mike Maurini via e-mail at Info@RaceTechDevelopment.com or 317.270.8723. Race Tech Development can also be found on Twitter at @RTDMediaAndMGMT as well as Facebook at their Race Tech Development Fan Page.

SENIOR CHAMP CLASS AT DAYTONA DIRT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

CONCORD, NC - Enough of our WKA members asked us for it, so it has been added! The Senior Champ class is now being offered for the Maxxis Daytona Dirt World Championship presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Kartweek!

Check the Dirt Series page for updated info and register today.

Discounted Hotels & Car Rentals
There are discounted Hotel and Car Rental deals available for all Daytona participants in each individual Series page of worldkarting.com.

Future Announcements
Keep an eye out for future announcements regarding all events at the 45th running of WKA’s Daytona Kartweek at www.worldkarting.com and on our social media pages.

About World Karting Association- The World Karting Association has been a non-profit, Membership Organization since 1971, and has provided venues for members to enjoy all aspects of Karting in the USA, from its office in Concord, NC, including the famous Daytona Kartweek, and now the WKA Charlotte Motor Speedway Karting Challenge. Providing Regulations, Instruction and Certifications, Racing Series, Insurance, and venues for fair and safe Karting on all levels, WKA has a place for everyone in Karting. For more information, contact WKA at info@worldkarting.com, or www.worldkarting.com

DIRT SERIES PAGE

ONLINE REGISTRATION

ATTENTION: DAYTONA KARTWEEK DIRT RACERS

CONCORD, NC - It has come to our attention that many Daytona Kartweek Dirt Racers have been attempting to register online but not completing the payment process. We have received over 20 would-be registrations. If you want to pre-register online, you must complete the payment and obtain an email confirming that you have registered and paid. The pre-registrations we have received to date who have not paid have been deleted.

As a reminder, all the information about the Daytona Dirt World Championship can be found on the Dirt Series page on the WKA website. The link to that page can be found below. To pre-register and pay, please click the registration link below.