WKA Preparing For 2015 Edition of Daytona KartWeek

CONCORD, NC - While the racing season begins its stretch run in many parts of the country, officials with the World Karting Association and Daytona International Speedway have already begun the process for kartings annual return to the World Center of Racing in December. For many years, Daytona KartWeek has been the launching point for motorsports newest season. Running their traditional dates of December 28-30, nestled in between Christmas and New Years, WKA plans a return of three of their four major touring series to Florida for yet another year. Headlined by a most successful Dirt program boasting over 800 entries last year, the organization will also return the VEGA Tire/TS Racing National Road Racing Series to the high banks of Daytona, as well as the Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series on the specially designed road course in the infield of turns 3 and 4.

“The return of World Karting for another year is a great testament to the continued tradition of professional sanctioning bodies of motorsports racing at Daytona” stated Andrew Gurtis, Vice President of Operations for Daytona International Speedway.

“While the latest edition of KartWeek is several months away, the process of preparing for three national events running simultaneously requires a huge undertaking well in advance” according to WKA President John Ferris. Ferris also stated the organization is proud of the continued relationship between Daytona and WKA, and looks forward to making the 2015 version of Daytona KartWeek the best ever!!!!

More information regarding Daytona KartWeek will be revealed in the coming months. So be sure and make your plans now!!!

Klutz Takes Over for Bartlett as WKA District 3 Trustee

CONCORD, NC - WKA Members in the state of North Carolina now have a new, but familiar person that will serve the remaining term as the District 3 Trustee in their region as John Klutz, the 2 cycle representative in North Carolina will fulfill the remaining balance of District 3 Trustee Johnny Bartlett’s term, which will expire after 2015.

CONCORD, NC - WKA Members in the state of North Carolina now have a new, but familiar person that will serve the remaining term as the District 3 Trustee in their region as John Klutz, the 2 cycle representative in North Carolina will fulfill the remaining balance of District 3 Trustee Johnny Bartlett’s term, which will expire after 2015.

Bartlett, a well-known and well-respected member in the 4-cycle community, has recently taken on his own business in engine building. And with the long hours and dedication it takes to get a new business up and running, Bartlett felt he needed to give his new venture 100% of his time and effort.

While Bartlett will remain very active as a strong 4-cycle voice to the World Karting Association, members can relax in the fact that another longtime staple in kart racing in John Klutz will be assuming the District 3 Trustee role. Long known for his success with Competition Karting Incorporated out of Welcome, North Carolina, Klutz brings a wealth of knowledge, not only in 4 cycle racing, but also serves as another delegate to the National Road Racing Series, a series in which CKI has been an integral part of for decades, which includes Johns father, and WKA Hall of Famer Dan Klutz.

The position move is effective immediately. And since Klutz is fulfilling a vacancy, he will have the opportunity to run for 2 consecutive terms, once this term is completed. This year serves as the final year of Bartlett’s term, as ballots will also be going out later this year for Districts 6 and 9, serving Michigan, Ohio, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Maine respectively.

Members of North Carolina having questions for Mr. Klutz can direct them to (336) 731-6111

WKA would like to thank Mr. Bartlett for his years of service to the Board of Trustees, as well as the WKA office and its membership, and looks forward to continuing to work with him in the future.

03.23.2015 - Daytona Leather Jackets Available Soon

CONCORD, NC - Officials from Unilli Tires have stated the winners who were eligible for leather jackets at this past years Daytona Dirt World Championship at Daytona International Speedway should be receiving their jackets within the next month. 

CONCORD, NC - Officials from Unilli Tires have stated the winners who were eligible for leather jackets at this past years Daytona Dirt World Championship at Daytona International Speedway should be receiving their jackets within the next month.  

The jackets are currently in production and will be delivered as soon as they are completed.

03.20.2015 - Alan Rudolph Launches his own Driving School

"Huge name in the karting industry set for fresh start in Texas"

CONCORD, NC - January 21, 2015 - Changing the motorsports and karting market in 
Texas, SpeedsportZ Racing Park,part of the Grand Texas project, is pleased to announce a new 
face and name to their growing operation.

"Huge name in the karting industry set for fresh start in Texas"

CONCORD, NC - January 21, 2015 - Changing the motorsports and karting market in 
Texas, SpeedsportZ Racing Park,part of the Grand Texas project, is pleased to announce a new 
face and name to their growing operation.

Stepping up to the plate as a Co-Owner in the facility as well as President and Operations 
Manager, Alan Rudolph is set to make the move to Houston, Texas. 
Wiping the previous slate clean, the multi-time karting champion and
Alan Rudolph takes on ownership role at new Texas 
facility and launches his own driving school long time industry member will have a fresh canvas to build one of 
karting's most sought after world-class facilities and driver 
training programs, and establish the 'Alan Rudolph Racing Academy' 
(ARRA) brand.
 
"I have fallen behind on the SpeedsportZ Racing Park timeline as I 
have been busy solidifying Alan Rudolph in the key role in the 
SpeedsportZ Racing Park," explained Tim Crawford, now Co-Owner of the 
soon to be motorsports playground. "My search for the perfect person 
came to a close recently and we have finally locked down a long term 
agreement. Alan will be a Co-Owner in the facility as well as 
President and Operations Manager. His deep network and friendships in 
the industry are second-to-none."
 
Rudolph will have a fresh 25-acre area on the grounds of the 550 acre 
Grand Texas property, to build the facility that he wanted, planned 
and dreamed of since being a young karter. Uprooting his family ties 
and moving to the Houston, Texas area, the new President will start 
laying the groundwork for what is expected to be, one of the premier 
motorsports facilities in not only the United States, but also the 
world.
 
"I am excited and anxious all at the same time," explained Rudolph. 
"I am leaving The Bondurant School of High Performance Driving which 
has been a big part of my life for nearly 16 years. Bob has been a 
great mentor and given me so many opportunities which I will always 
be grateful for. Now I'm looking forward to a fresh start and getting 
to work on plans for our multi-purpose facility."
 
Crawford added, "The first phase of the project will still include 
the three basic elements that we had before in a dedicated rental 
kart track, as well as a performance track and a performance pad, 
both that will connect with one another. Alan will now put his 
expertly honed and creative handprint on everything. The business 
plan is new. The project is new. It is going to be great."
 
The SpeedsportZ Racing Park will run rental karts on their dedicated 
rental facility to help attract new people to the sport of karting. 
The performance track and performance pad will be the home of racing 
karts and lightweight racecars. The new President will also develop a 
high performance racing school for drivers with the emphasis on 
karting, with general instruction on lightweight racecars also being 
introduced. The goal of the Alan Rudolph Racing Academy programming 
will have a long-term goal of becoming the top karting training 
program in the world.
 
Rudolph added, "I am really excited to get working on this project, 
it's truly my field of dreams and I can't wait to share it with the 
world. There are many exciting things but the two I am most excited 
about is my ARRA brand and my idea of a Karting Hall of Fame. It's 
been a dream of mine to not only have my own track and school but 
also the idea of a Karting Hall of Fame is needed in our sport and 
what a better place than our track."
 
Located only fifteen minutes from the busy George Bush International 
Airport in Houston, Texas, the SpeedsportZ Racing Park will quickly 
become one of the must visits for karters and karting enthusiasts 
alike.
 
Rudolph continued, "I wish I could announce all the relationships 
that we are forming but we have a specific timeline, making sure we 
cross all of our T's and dot all of our I's. We want to leave nothing 
behind and make sure that we have the perfect plans and partners in 
place. Some big industry news is yet to come."
 
For more information about SpeedsportZ Racing Park or Alan Rudolph 
Racing Academy please contact Alan Rudolph via email at 
arracademy@icloud.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 @RaceTechDvlp as well as Facebook at 
their Race Tech Development Fan Page.

03.17.2015 - The Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series

CONCORD, NC - Have you ever wondered how you stand up against other racers in your state or region of the country?  That is the premise behind the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series. “We wanted to incorporate the fun and excitement of racing the 206 crate engine with a program that supports both the racers and local tracks running it” stated David Klaus, Director- Briggs & Stratton Racing.   RLV is helping with the nuts and bolts of this program.  “I can’t say enough about RLV, they are simply a stand-up company.  Amsoil, the leader in synthetic oils, is another partner we are proud to have onboard.  “Briggs & Stratton 4T custom blended by Amsoil is simply the best engineered synthetic on the market and the only oil we recommend for our racing engines.”

CONCORD, NC - Have you ever wondered how you stand up against other racers in your state or region of the country?  That is the premise behind the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series. “We wanted to incorporate the fun and excitement of racing the 206 crate engine with a program that supports both the racers and local tracks running it” stated David Klaus, Director- Briggs & Stratton Racing.   RLV is helping with the nuts and bolts of this program.  “I can’t say enough about RLV, they are simply a stand-up company.  Amsoil, the leader in synthetic oils, is another partner we are proud to have onboard.  “Briggs & Stratton 4T custom blended by Amsoil is simply the best engineered synthetic on the market and the only oil we recommend for our racing engines.”

Each track that signs up will receive a track pack of ‘goodies’.  In addition each track will receive a substantial discount on a PowerSmart Inverter Generator available at banquet time.  Tracks also will be competing for the ‘206 Top Track’ award in each region which includes $2,000 of Briggs & Stratton facility improving equipment.  Racers in each region will be competing for over $11,000 in generators and pressure washers.  “Great prizes along with bragging rights are on the line as well as every racer’s cumulative points will go towards crowning our 2015 ‘Top 206’ tracks.”

“Our PowerSmart Inverter line of generators is the highlight of this program.  Quiet power, incredible portability, industry leading bells and whistles like a USB connection, LCD display, fuel gauge, parallel connecting capability, and more!   Exactly what every racer needs!”  Check out the PowerSmart series at www.BriggsandStratton.com.

For complete rules and regulation and track sign-up  please visit www.BriggsWRS.com

03.13.2015 - Funeral arrangements for Rosie Howell

CONCORD, NC - Funeral Services for "Rosie" Howell will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday
March 14, 2015 at Drexel First Church of God, with Rev. Stephen Greer
and Rev. Donald Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Drexel
First Church of God Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 PM. Friday at
Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese where the body will remain until
placed in the church 30 min. prior to the services.
Memorials may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care Center,
1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.
An online guestbook and obituary is available
at www.heritagefuneralservice.com.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the Howell family.

03.12.2015 - Karting loses a great Ambassador

 

CONCORD, NC - On March 11 Rosie Howell passed away.  Rosie was a great ambassador to the sport and will certainly go down as a karting legend.  Rosie began his karting career as a competitor.  Racing avidly in the Road Racing Series he amassed many friendships along the way.  Rosie and his wife Martha took their family and traveled across the country to compete. 

CONCORD, NC - On March 11 Rosie Howell passed away.  Rosie was a great ambassador to the sport and will certainly go down as a karting legend.  Rosie began his karting career as a competitor.  Racing avidly in the Road Racing Series he amassed many friendships along the way.  Rosie and his wife Martha took their family and traveled across the country to compete.

 

In the 1980s Rosie became directly involved in the operations of the WKA.  Along with serving on the Board he evolved into being a Race Director for the Road Racing Series.  He was well respected amongst the karters.  Known to be fair he didn’t hesitate to make the tough decisions when necessary. 

 

 

Rosie began to work closely with WKA President George Kugler.  He was appointed Assistant to the President and began traveling to all the WKA series as an Ambassador to the organization.  He used to write a column for the WKA magazine called “Rosie’s Ramblings”.  It was a traveling diary of all the events, tracks, and people he met along the way covering the WKA circuit.

 

Working alongside Rosie on many occasions, I can tell you he was as genuine and passionate about WKA and it’s karters as anyone I have ever met.  He lived and breathed karting. 

 

There have been few like Rosie.  His energy and dedication leave a vivid memory on how the karting “experience” is meant to be.

Godspeed Rosie……you will be sorely missed but never forgotten.

03.05.2015 - Third and Final Round of Florida Pro Kart Series

 

CONCORD, NC - While many in the country continue to dig out from the winter doldrums across the country, several drivers will be on the hot seat, vying for titles in the latest winter edition of the Florida Pro Kart Series.

CONCORD, NC - While many in the country continue to dig out from the winter doldrums across the country, several drivers will be on the hot seat, vying for titles in the latest winter edition of the Florida Pro Kart Series.

 

Following 2 rounds of fast paced action at Palm Beach Kart Center, the series shifts its focus to 103^rd Street Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida March 13-15 as the winter champions will be crowned.

 

Headlining the action will be the TAG Sportsman Vortex and TAG Sportsman IAME. Titles will also be on the line for TAG Micro, TAG Mini,  IAME Jr and IAME Sr, as well as Briggs LO206 Junior and Senior and many other classes.

 

Champions in both IAME Junior and Senior will also win a free transfer to the World Finals. Additionally, a drawing will be held, awarding a third transfer to another IAME Junior OR Senior driver who has participated in all 3 events this past winter. That winner will receive a $2,000 travel voucher to the World Finals, courtesy of Bridgestone.

 

“ I would just like to thank EVERYONE for their support of this program this season” stated Series Promoter Glenn Biggs. “ We are super excited, not only for the winners going to the World Finals, but are also intrigued by the response for the Briggs LO206 Junior and Senior classes that will be participating at Jacksonville as well. The projected turnout for those classes looks to be huge!! “ Having the World Karting Associations Gold Cup Series coming in 2 weeks later, and also offering the LO206 classes, can only benefit both groups”

 

Both series will utilize the same track configuration, which includes the ever-popular long, high speed back stretch.

 

Over $80,000 in prizes will be available at Jacksonville, helping culminate what has been a great winter program, with plans already in the works for next season.

For more information on the March finale, log onto floridaprokartseries.com. 

02.14.2015 - SHAY CHAVOUS IS BIG WINNER AT DAYTONA DIRT

CHAVOUS BACKS UP UNLIMITED & CLONE HEAVY WINS WITH $10,000 PRO CLONE TRIUMPH

CLICK HERE FOR TOP-FIVE RESULTS

CONCORD, N.C. — Hephzibah, Georgia racer Shay Chavous raced to over $12,000 in purse money at this past December’s WKA Simpson Performance Products / Unilli Tire Daytona Dirt World Championships at the Daytona International Speedway Flat Track.

Chavous dominated senior racing on Monday, December 30, one of the most competitive days Speedway Dirt style karting will see all year.

After recording finishes of second and third in Animal Medium and Animal Heavy on Sunday, Chavous opened Monday with a third-place effort  to young guns Jesse Riggins and Blaze Burns in Clone Medium. He then scored a $500 win over 60 other entrants in Clone Heavy and another $1,000 score in WKA Unlimited.

CHAVOUS BACKS UP UNLIMITED & CLONE HEAVY WINS WITH $10,000 PRO CLONE TRIUMPH

CLICK HERE FOR TOP-FIVE RESULTS

CONCORD, N.C. — Hephzibah, Georgia racer Shay Chavous raced to over $12,000 in purse money at this past December’s WKA Simpson Performance Products / Unilli Tire Daytona Dirt World Championships at the Daytona International Speedway Flat Track.

Chavous dominated senior racing on Monday, December 30, one of the most competitive days Speedway Dirt style karting will see all year.

After recording finishes of second and third in Animal Medium and Animal Heavy on Sunday, Chavous opened Monday with a third-place effort  to young guns Jesse Riggins and Blaze Burns in Clone Medium. He then scored a $500 win over 60 other entrants in Clone Heavy and another $1,000 score in WKA Unlimited.

A disappointing 15th-place qualifying effort had Chavous starting deep in the field in the weekend’s headline race, Unilli Tire Pro Clone, which saw 63 drivers take time in qualifying. Chavous drove one of the best races fans will see all year, quickly moving to the front of the pack by lap nine and fending off Austin Yarbrough and Seth Seckinger as the laps wound down. Chavous scored the $10,000 victory to put an exclamation point on a big Daytona KartWeek.

After two consecutive years of “Disco” Donnie Nall earning the $10,000 Pro Clone wins and bragging rights as the top senior racer at Daytona Dirt, Chavous can lay claim to that title for 2014.

In all, Chavous entered eight classes, winning three, finishing second once and third twice. He was a DNF in Yamaha — most likely the least-competitive class he entered — and he was a DNF in Pro Animal.

Nall had a down year at Daytona. Heading into the event as the favorite after the aforementioned two consecutive Pro Clone wins, Nall only won twice at Daytona and neither win in overly impressive fashion. Only four drivers entered Pro Gas Animal and to no one’s surprise Nall scored the win. He also won Champ Heavy after Hunter Mallory was DQ’ed in post-race tech. Nall’s only other top five came in Sunday’s Champ Lite, which saw him finish fifth; Joe Clower scored the Champ Lite win over Seth Lunsford.

The only other senior driver to score multiple wins in senior competition at Daytona Dirt was Daniel Simmons, who kicked off the event with a win over Chavous in Animal Medium and quickly backed that up with a win over 41 other entrants in Animal Heavy. Seth Lunsford finished second to Simmons in Animal Heavy.

Simmons cooled off after his Animal Heavy triumph; the South Carolina racer would only accomplish one more top-five, coming with a fifth-place effort in Pro Animal.

Fifty drivers entered the Charger Racing Chassis Pro Animal main and it was senior rookie racer Colby Horner of Tennessee scoring the big $5,000 triumph. Horner scored the big win over Bryan Fauntleroy with Jerry Mullis taking third, David Whitener fourth and Simmons fifth.

Georgia’s Spencer Davis took some time away from his fledging stock-car career to once again compete at Daytona Dirt. In his first Daytona as a senior driver, Davis had a big day Sunday, winning No-Pro Animal and scoring the Pro Animal and Animal Medium Van-K Wheels Pole Award. However, Davis was denied of a second win on the day but he did race to a third-place finish in Animal Medium behind Simmons and Chavous and fourth in Monday’s Clone Heavy behind Chavous, Riggins and JR Tippens.

Other senior class winners at Daytona Dirt were Michael Smith in No-Pro Clone; Jesse Riggins in Clone Medium, Jerry Mullis in Animal Senior Stock, JR Tippens in Clone Lite; Jesse Fox in Clone Super Heavy; Dick Timmons in Animal Super Heavy; Rick Hockman in Clone Senior Stock; Chad Haithcock in Limited Modified and Jason Easterling in Yamaha.

Lance Chitwood, Logan Tucker and Trynt Lloyd all raced to double wins in junior racing at Daytona Dirt, while Eli Beets won three races.

Beets won Junior 1 Clone Lite and Heavy and scored the Pro Junior Clone win over Chase Stewart.

Chitwood was one of the top Junior 3 racers all weekend with Sunday wins in Junior 3 Lite and Pro Gold along with a second-place effort in Junior 3 Clone Heavy.

New York’s Richard Murtaugh was arguably the “other” top Junior 3 racer; Murtaugh won Junior 3 Clone Heavy and finished second to Chitwood in Pro Gold and second to Andy Ward in Junior 3 Clone Lite.

Molly Raven won Pro Junior 3 Clone and Tyler Diel scored the win in Junior 3 Clone Champ.

Logan Tucker swept Junior 2 racing on Sunday with wins in Junior 2 Lite and Pro Junior 2 Heavy. Tucker won over Austin Teras in Junior 2 Lite and over Devon Morgan in Pro Junior 2 Heavy.

Morgan and Colin Bernstein split the Junior 2 Clone wins Monday. Morgan captured Junior 2 Clone Heavy over James Seeright and Bryce Vanlancker. Bernstein won Junior 2 Clone Lite over Morgan, Seeright and Tucker.

Lloyd won over Beets in Junior 1 Lite and Ira Mattice in Pro Junior 1 Heavy.

Austin Teras won Sportsman Champ Blue and Shawn English won Sportsman Champ Green.

02.12.2015 - BUDDY'S BACK.

The World Karting Association would like to announce that beginning February 24th John “Buddy” Long will be back working for WKA. Hired back in 2001, Long, originally hired as Director of Operations, worked diligently for the next 12 years with the organization and its members, rising to the position of General Manager.

Priding himself on strong organizational and communication skills, Long created some of the best officiating teams for all the major touring series, all the while establishing a great rapport with the competitors, tracks, sponsors, and many heavyweights in the karting industry.

The World Karting Association would like to announce that beginning February 24th John “Buddy” Long will be back working for WKA. Hired back in 2001, Long, originally hired as Director of Operations, worked diligently for the next 12 years with the organization and its members, rising to the position of General Manager.

Priding himself on strong organizational and communication skills, Long created some of the best officiating teams for all the major touring series, all the while establishing a great rapport with the competitors, tracks, sponsors, and many heavyweights in the karting industry.

In conjunction with the WKA duties during this time period, Long also has established himself as one of the top motorsports announcers in the country, working as a broadcaster for the Motor Racing Network, as well as hosting a midweek show on mrn.com known as NASCAR Coast to Coast.

“ It is truly an honor and privilege to return to an organization of which I have so many wonderful memories, and look forward to creating New Great Memories! stated Long. The organization has a ton of positive energy going for it right now. And I hope my return to WKA will only enhance that level of energy!!!!”

Buddy will return to many of the duties he once accepted, fined tuned, and let blossom during his initial tenure. Those “On Road” duties will begin with the Ionic Edge Chassis Nationals for the RLV Tuned Exhaust Products Gold Cup Series March 27-29 at 103rd Street Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida.

“ I can’t think of a better place to start than Jacksonville, stated Long. The North Florida Kart Club has been awesome to work with over the years, truly making this one of the easiest events to put on. I can’t wait!!!”

12.24.2014 - DAILY SCHEDULE GUIDE TO DAYTONA KARTWEEK

CONCORD, N.C. – From WKA to you and yours, Merry Christmas and a very happy holiday season.

As is every year, WKA staff and officials have spent their holiday season busy preparing for our organization’s biggest event of the year, Daytona KartWeek.

All indications show large class fields and competitive national-level racing at all three Daytona KartWeek events – the Simpson Performance Products Dirt World Championships, Margay Sprint Championships and Road Race Championships on the 3.56-mile superspeedway road course.

From new WKA President John Ferris, WKA Officers and Staff – We wish you safe travels to Daytona over the next couple of days, and if you’re not attending this year’s KartWeek, we hope to see you in 2015. We’re working hard to make this year’s event the best possible, and even better in 2015!

Here is a daily guide to activities at each venue at this year’s Daytona KartWeek.

CONCORD, N.C. – From WKA to you and yours, Merry Christmas and a very happy holiday season.

As is every year, WKA staff and officials have spent their holiday season busy preparing for our organization’s biggest event of the year, Daytona KartWeek.

All indications show large class fields and competitive national-level racing at all three Daytona KartWeek events – the Simpson Performance Products Dirt World Championships, Margay Sprint Championships and Road Race Championships on the 3.56-mile superspeedway road course.

From new WKA President John Ferris, WKA Officers and Staff – We wish you safe travels to Daytona over the next couple of days, and if you’re not attending this year’s KartWeek, we hope to see you in 2015. We’re working hard to make this year’s event the best possible, and even better in 2015!

Here is a daily guide to activities at each venue at this year’s Daytona KartWeek.

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS DIRT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
SATURDAY, DEC. 27
•    7AM – STAGING AREA OPENS
•    7AM to 7PM – PIT PASS SALES AT GATE 70 off MIDWAY BLVD.
•    8AM – SPONSOR PARKING OPENS
•    9AM to 7PM – COMPETITOR PARKING OPENS / CLOSES
•    10AM to 5PM – SAFETY PRE-TECH
•    10AM to 6PM – PRE-ENTRY PICKUP / REGISTRATION
•    1PM to 5PM – OFFICIAL PRACTICE
•    7:30PM – PIT GATES CLOSE

SUNDAY, DEC. 28
•    7AM to 7PM – PIT PASS SALES AT TURN 1 TUNNEL TICKET BOOTH
•    7AM to TBA – REGISTRATION
•    9AM – OFFICIAL PRACTICE
•    11:30AM – DRIVERS MEETING
•    12:15PM – QUALIFYING THEN MAIN EVENTS

MONDAY, DEC. 29
•    7AM to TBD – PIT PASS SALES AT TURN 1 TUNNEL TICKET BOOTH
•    7AM to TBA – REGISTRATION
•    9AM – OFFICIAL PRACTICE
•    11:30AM – DRIVERS MEETING
•    12:15PM – QUALIFYING THEN MAIN EVENTS

TUESDAY, DEC. 30
•    RAIN DATE

MARGAY RACING WKA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS
SATURDAY, DEC. 27
•    7AM – STAGING AREA OPENS
•    7AM to 7PM – PIT PASS SALES AT GATE 70 off MIDWAY BLVD.
•    8AM – SPONSOR PARKING OPENS
•    9AM – COMPETITOR PARKING OPENS
•    10AM to 5PM – SAFETY PRE-TECH
•    3PM to 6PM – PRE-ENTRY PICKUP / REGISTRATION
•    7:30PM – PIT GATES CLOSE

SUNDAY, DEC. 28
•    7AM to 7PM – PIT PASS SALES AT TURN 1 TUNNEL TICKET BOOTH
•    7:15AM to 4PM – REGISTRATION / PRE-TECH
•    8AM to 5PM – OFFICIAL PRACTICE
•    5:15PM – MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING
•    7:30PM – GATES CLOSE

MONDAY, DEC. 29
•    7AM to 5PM – PIT PASS SALES AT TURN 1 TUNNEL TICKET BOOTH
•    7AM to 8AM – REGISTRATION
•    8AM to TBD – PRACTICE, QUALIFYING, HEAT ONE, HEAT TWO
•    7:30PM – PIT GATES CLOSE

TUESDAY, DEC. 30
•    7AM to TBD – PIT PASS SALES AT TURN 1 TUNNEL TICKET BOOTH
•    7AM to 8AM – REGISTRATION
•    8AM to TBD – PRACTICE THEN PRE-FINALS THEN MAIN EVENTS
•    7:30PM – PIT GATES CLOSE

WKA ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS
SATURDAY, DEC. 27
•    7AM – STAGING AREA OPENS
•    7AM to 7PM – PIT PASS SALES AT GATE 70 off MIDWAY BLVD.
•    8AM – SPONSOR and GARAGE PARKING OPENS
•    9AM to 6PM – COMPETITOR PARKING OPENS / CLOSES
•    1PM to 5PM – PRE-ENTRY PICKUP / REGISTRATION
•    7:30PM – PIT GATES CLOSE

SUNDAY, DEC. 28
•    7AM to 7PM – PIT PASS SALES AT TURN 1 TUNNEL TICKET BOOTH
•    7:15AM to 4:30PM – REGISTRATION, PRE-TECH OPENS / CLOSES
•    8AM – MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING
•    9AM to 5PM – OFFICIAL GROUP PRACTICE
•    7:30PM – PIT GATES CLOSE

MONDAY, DEC. 29
•    7AM to 5PM – PIT PASS SALES AT TURN 1 TUNNEL TICKET BOOTH
•    7:15AM to 4:30PM – REGISTRATION OPENS / CLOSES
•    7:15AM – PRE-TECH OPENS
•    7:45AM – MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING
•    8:30AM to 10:30AM – OFFICIAL GROUP PRACTICE
•    10:45AM to 5PM – RACES BEGIN AND END
•    7:30PM – PIT GATES CLOSE

TUESDAY, DEC. 30
•    7AM to 5PM – PIT PASS SALES AT TURN 1 TUNNEL TICKET BOOTH
•    7:15AM to 4:30PM – REGISTRATION OPENS / CLOSES
•    7:15AM – PRE-TECH OPENS
•    7:45AM – MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING
•    8:30AM to 10:45AM – OFFICIAL GROUP PRACTICE
•    11AM to 5PM – RACES BEGIN AND END
•    7:30PM – PIT GATES CLOSE

12.23.2014 - DIRT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PAYOUT STRUCTURE, INFORMATION

IF YOU FINISH TOP FIVE IN ANY CLASS YOU WILL WIN MONEY AT DAYTONA!

CONCORD, N.C. – For the first time ever all classes at the Simpson Performance Products Daytona Dirt World Championships will pay a minimum $500 to win and pay back five spots.

The following are GUARANTEED $500 to win Trophy classes. All classes will pay back five spots. No class will pay less than $50 for fifth.  NUMBER OF PRE-ENTRIES IN PARENTHESES.

IF YOU FINISH TOP FIVE IN ANY CLASS YOU WILL WIN MONEY AT DAYTONA!

CONCORD, N.C. – For the first time ever all classes at the Simpson Performance Products Daytona Dirt World Championships will pay a minimum $500 to win and pay back five spots.

The following are GUARANTEED $500 to win Trophy classes. All classes will pay back five spots. No class will pay less than $50 for fifth.  NUMBER OF PRE-ENTRIES IN PARENTHESES.

JUNIOR $500 TO WIN
-    Junior 1 Animal Lite (4)
-    Junior 1 Clone Lite (5)
-    Junior 1 Clone Heavy (6)
-    Junior 2 Animal/Flathead Lite (8)
-    Junior 2 Clone Lite (9)
-    Junior 2 Clone Heavy (10)
-    Junior 3 Animal Lite (11)
-    Junior 3 Clone Lite (13)
-    Junior 3 Clone Heavy (14)
-    Junior 3 Clone Champ (5)
-    Sportsman Champ Green (3)
-    Sportsman Champ Blue (1)

SENIOR $500 TO WIN
-    Animal Medium (13)
-    Animal Heavy (20)
-    No-Pro Animal (15)
-    Animal Super Heavy (10)
-    Animal Senior Stock (6)
-    Clone Lite (5)
-    Clone Medium (24)
-    Clone Heavy (34)
-    Clone Senior Stock (10)
-    Champ Lite (12)
-    Yamaha (6)
-    Pro Gas Animal (1)

Four trophy classes will pay $1,000 to win!

The following are GUARANTEED $1,000 to win. Pay back five spots.  NUMBER OF PRE-ENTRIES IN PARENTHESES.
-    WKA Unlimited (7)
-    Clone Super Heavy (12)
-    Champ Heavy (13)
-    Limited Modified (4)

The three best paying senior classes are No-Pro Clone (22), Pro Animal (18) and Pro Clone (27).

No-Pro Clone has 22 pre-entries and will be completely up for grabs with the likes of Mullis, Chavous, Nall, Knopf and many others not allowed to enter. If you’ve won $2,000 at a single race, you cannot run this class. WKA officials will make final decision on No-Pro Animal and Clone eligibility.

No-Pro Clone will pay GUARANTEED $2,000 to win and pay back five spots.

Pro Animal has attracted over 60 entries in recent years but that number will likely be smaller with the addition of No-Pro Animal. With 18 pre-entries, officials are anticipating approximately 40 entrants gunning for $5,000 to win.

Pro Animal will pay GUARANTEED $5,000 to win AND PAY BACK 20 SPOTS. In an effort to spread the purse through the field, WKA will pay minimum $100 for sixth through 20th.

Pro Clone has attracted 72 entrants in 2012 and another 64 last year. Again, those numbers are likely to be smaller with the addition of No-Pro Clone. With 27 pre-entries, officials are still expecting a 50-plus kart field gunning for $10,000 to win.

Pro Clone will pay GUARANTEED $10,000 to win AND PAY BACK 20 SPOTS with sixth through 20th earning minimum $100.

JUNIOR PRO RACING
Five $2,000 To Win Pro Junior classes are.
-    Pro Junior 1 Animal Heavy (5) – Pays back five spots.
-    Pro Junior 2 Animal/Flathead Heavy (10) – Pays back five spots.
-    Pro Junior Clone green plate (11) – Pays back 10 spots.
-    Junior 3 Clone small pipe, unrestricted (14) – Pays back 10 spots.
-    Pro Gold Animal (10) – Pays back five spots.

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12.11.2014 - LAST WEEK TO PRE-ENTER FOR DAYTONA!

CONCORD, N.C. – It’s hard to believe the holiday season is upon us and we’re into the final weeks of 2014, and throughout the country kart racers are spending days and evenings in the shop preparing for another annual pilgrimage to the Sunshine State for the latest version of the big WKA Daytona KartWeek festivities that will take place this December 27-30 at the World Center of Racing, Daytona International Speedway.

CONCORD, N.C. – It’s hard to believe the holiday season is upon us and we’re into the final weeks of 2014, and throughout the country kart racers are spending days and evenings in the shop preparing for another annual pilgrimage to the Sunshine State for the latest version of the big WKA Daytona KartWeek festivities that will take place this December 27-30 at the World Center of Racing, Daytona International Speedway.

THESE ARE THE FINAL DAYS to pre-register for KartWeek 2014. The WKA office will close Dirt, Sprint and Road Race pre-registration Tuesday, December 16, giving racers the remainder of this week and early next week to get completed entry forms to the office.

Click here to download the Margay Sprint Championships entry form.

Click here to download the Simpson Performance Products Dirt World Championships entry form.

Click here to download the Road Race Championships entry form.

To reserve parking or an RV spot, you may do so via the entry form (make notes if you have specific parking requests) or call Keith Shampine at 704-455-1606 ext. 117.

Mail completed entry forms to WKA at 6051 Victory Lane; Concord, NC 28027; scan to keith@worldkarting.com or fax to 704-455-1609.

Direct questions to the WKA office at 704-455-1606.   

12.10.2014 - DAILY SCHEDULE GUIDE TO DAYTONA KARTWEEK

CONCORD, N.C. – The World Karting Association staff, officials, racers, teams and industry supporters around the country are busy preparing for what looks to be a great 2014 version of WKA Daytona KartWeek at the famed Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Pre-registrations, parking, RV and garage reservations are filing into the WKA office on a daily and near hourly basis!

All indications show large class fields and competitive national-level racing at all three Daytona KartWeek events – the Simpson Performance Products Dirt World Championships, Margay Sprint Championships and Road Race Championships on the 3.56-mile superspeedway road course.

CONCORD, N.C. – The World Karting Association staff, officials, racers, teams and industry supporters around the country are busy preparing for what looks to be a great 2014 version of WKA Daytona KartWeek at the famed Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Pre-registrations, parking, RV and garage reservations are filing into the WKA office on a daily and near hourly basis!

All indications show large class fields and competitive national-level racing at all three Daytona KartWeek events – the Simpson Performance Products Dirt World Championships, Margay Sprint Championships and WKA Road Race Championships on the 3.56-mile superspeedway road course.

Here is a daily guide to activities at each venue at this year’s Daytona KartWeek.

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS WKA DIRT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

SATURDAY, DEC. 27
•    7AM – STAGING AREA OPENS
•    7AM to 7PM – PIT PASS SALES AT GATE 70 off MIDWAY BLVD.
•    8AM – SPONSOR PARKING OPENS
•    9AM to 7PM – COMPETITOR PARKING OPENS / CLOSES
•    10AM to 5PM – SAFETY PRE-TECH
•    10AM to 6PM – PRE-ENTRY PICKUP / REGISTRATION
•    1PM to 5PM – OFFICIAL PRACTICE
•    7:30PM – PIT GATES CLOSE

SUNDAY, DEC. 28
•    7AM to 7PM – PIT PASS SALES AT TURN 1 TUNNEL TICKET BOOTH
•    7AM to TBA – REGISTRATION
•    9AM – OFFICIAL PRACTICE
•    11:30AM – DRIVERS MEETING
•    12:15PM – QUALIFYING THEN MAIN EVENTS

MONDAY, DEC. 29
•    7AM to TBD – PIT PASS SALES AT TURN 1 TUNNEL TICKET BOOTH
•    7AM to TBA – REGISTRATION
•    9AM – OFFICIAL PRACTICE
•    11:30AM – DRIVERS MEETING
•    12:15PM – QUALIFYING THEN MAIN EVENTS

TUESDAY, DEC. 30
•    RAIN DATE

MARGAY RACING WKA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS

SATURDAY, DEC. 27
•    7AM – STAGING AREA OPENS
•    7AM to 7PM – PIT PASS SALES AT GATE 70 off MIDWAY BLVD.
•    8AM – SPONSOR PARKING OPENS
•    9AM – COMPETITOR PARKING OPENS
•    10AM to 5PM – SAFETY PRE-TECH
•    3PM to 6PM – PRE-ENTRY PICKUP / REGISTRATION
•    7:30PM – PIT GATES CLOSE

SUNDAY, DEC. 28
•    7AM to 7PM – PIT PASS SALES AT TURN 1 TUNNEL TICKET BOOTH
•    7:15AM to 4PM – REGISTRATION / PRE-TECH
•    8AM to 5PM – OFFICIAL PRACTICE
•    5:15PM – MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING
•    7:30PM – GATES CLOSE

MONDAY, DEC. 29
•    7AM to 5PM – PIT PASS SALES AT TURN 1 TUNNEL TICKET BOOTH
•    7AM to 8AM – REGISTRATION
•    8AM to TBD – PRACTICE, QUALIFYING, HEAT ONE, HEAT TWO
•    7:30PM – PIT GATES CLOSE

TUESDAY, DEC. 30
•    7AM to TBD – PIT PASS SALES AT TURN 1 TUNNEL TICKET BOOTH
•    7AM to 8AM – REGISTRATION
•    8AM to TBD – PRACTICE THEN PRE-FINALS THEN MAIN EVENTS
•    7:30PM – PIT GATES CLOSE

WKA ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS

SATURDAY, DEC. 27
•    7AM – STAGING AREA OPENS
•    7AM to 7PM – PIT PASS SALES AT GATE 70 off MIDWAY BLVD.
•    8AM – SPONSOR and GARAGE PARKING OPENS
•    9AM to 6PM – COMPETITOR PARKING OPENS / CLOSES
•    1PM to 5PM – PRE-ENTRY PICKUP / REGISTRATION
•    7:30PM – PIT GATES CLOSE

SUNDAY, DEC. 28
•    7AM to 7PM – PIT PASS SALES AT TURN 1 TUNNEL TICKET BOOTH
•    7:15AM to 4:30PM – REGISTRATION, PRE-TECH OPENS / CLOSES
•    8AM – MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING
•    9AM to 5PM – OFFICIAL GROUP PRACTICE
•    7:30PM – PIT GATES CLOSE

MONDAY, DEC. 29
•    7AM to 5PM – PIT PASS SALES AT TURN 1 TUNNEL TICKET BOOTH
•    7:15AM to 4:30PM – REGISTRATION OPENS / CLOSES
•    7:15AM – PRE-TECH OPENS
•    7:45AM – MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING
•    8:30AM to 10:30AM – OFFICIAL GROUP PRACTICE
•    10:45AM to 5PM – RACES BEGIN AND END
•    7:30PM – PIT GATES CLOSE

TUESDAY, DEC. 30
•    7AM to 5PM – PIT PASS SALES AT TURN 1 TUNNEL TICKET BOOTH
•    7:15AM to 4:30PM – REGISTRATION OPENS / CLOSES
•    7:15AM – PRE-TECH OPENS
•    7:45AM – MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING
•    8:30AM to 10:45AM – OFFICIAL GROUP PRACTICE
•    11AM to 5PM – RACES BEGIN AND END
•    7:30PM – PIT GATES CLOSE

12.10.2014 - VAN-K WHEELS BECOMES “OFFICIAL WHEEL OF WKA,” POSTS POLE AWARDS TO ALL TROPHY CLASSES AT DAYTONA DIRT

CONCORD, N.C. – WKA is proud to announce a renewed partnership with Van-K Wheels for the 2015 season.

Van-K Wheels has become the “Official Wheel of WKA” as the North Carolina-based wheel manufacturer continues to support WKA’s National Road Racing and Gold Cup series and this December 27-29 Simpson Performance Products Dirt World Championships at the Daytona Flat Track.

CONCORD, N.C. – WKA is proud to announce a renewed partnership with Van-K Wheels for the 2015 season.

Van-K Wheels has become the “Official Wheel of WKA” as the North Carolina-based wheel manufacturer continues to support WKA’s National Road Racing and Gold Cup series and this December 27-29 Simpson Performance Products Dirt World Championships at the Daytona Flat Track.

At this month’s Dirt World Championships, Van-K has amped up it’s support of the prestigious event and will offer a certificate good for one complete set of Van-K wheels to Pole Award winners in the ALL 28 trophy classes at Daytona Dirt.

Van-K Wheels will have its support trailer at the Daytona Dirt World Championships.

On the Road Racing side Van-K has renewed its class sponsorship of the Road Racing Series in 2015 and as a part of the 2014 year-end awards package for national champions, Van-K has posted certificates good toward a set of new wheels to 11 Road Racing Series national champions from the 2014 series. Van-K also will be awarding all 23 Road racing Series 2014 national champions a special WKA “National Champion” hat.

The certificates and hats, along with other Van-K apparel, will be awarded at the 2014 Road Racing / Man. Cup Series Awards Banquet Saturday night, December 27 at the Daytona Resort and Hotel in downtown Daytona Beach.

Van-K is also a strong supporter of the WKA’s national 4-cycle sprint program, providing certificates for wheel sets to national champions in the RLV Tuned Exhaust Products Gold Cup Series.

WKA is proud to continue a great working relationship with owners Brian and Natalie Bass and the entire Van-K Wheels staff!