$1,500 in Guaranteed Winnings for PRO Clone 360 Kart Cup at Weedsport on August 30th; Junior Prizes As Well

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WEEDSPORT, NY (August 11, 2020) – Weedsport Kartway’s Super Kart Series continues on Sunday, August 30, featuring eight point classes as well as the PRO Clone 360 Kart Cup Twin 20’s, guaranteeing $1,500 in winner’s money presented by Pit Stop Convenience Stores.

The PRO Clone 360 Kart Cup Twin 20’s will award $500 to the winner of each Twin main event, as well as a $500 bonus to the driver with the day’s overall best finish. With 25 entries, the event will also guarantee a Top 10 payout based on the overall finish.

Drivers in junior point divisions will also compete for a little extra on August 30, thanks to several supporting partners including Slack Karts, Performance Manufacturing, Marsden Supply Co., Precision Racing Products and John Meloling Photography. A full listing of junior prizes is listed below.

Pre-Registration is now open through the Tickets tab at www.weedsportspeedway.com. Pre-Entry fees for point classes are $40 with Pre-Entry for PRO Clone 360 set at $65.

Pre-Registration closes on Saturday, August 29 at 11:45 a.m. Those that Pre-Register will save $10 on entry fees. Junior drivers that have not already done so in 2020, must submit proof of age to info@weedsportspeedway.com.

Weedsport Kartway will follow CDC guidelines and recommendations, including social distancing. Face coverings are required when unable to maintain six feet of social distance.

Upon arrival, temperatures will be taken prior to pit passes being purchased.

Concession stands will be open with a limited menu. New in 2020, orders can be made online for pick-up.

Member driver pit admission is just $10, with Non-Member driver pit admission priced at $15. Non-Driver pit prices are $20. No spectators will be permitted for this event.

Point classes include Jr. Red Clone, Jr. Green Clone, Jr. Purple Clone, Jr. Blue Clone, Jr. Unrestricted, Clone Light, Clone Heavy and Clone Super Heavy.

All classes follow AKRA clone engine guidelines. Burris 33a tires are mandatory.

Fuel must be purchased from the Pit Stop Convenience Store located at 2737 Erie Dr. in Weedsport.

AMB transponders are mandatory to be scored with Raceceiver one-way radios also mandatory.

Pit gates are scheduled to open at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 30 with practice slated for 11 a.m. and time trials to follow.

In order to receive points, drivers must be a Weedsport Kartway Member. Membership can be purchased online through the Tickets tab at www.weedsportspeedway.com.

Hiring fun, outgoing, and knowledgeable team members to serve their customers, Pit Stop Convenience Stores first opened in Weedsport in 1984. Since then more than 15 stores have opened throughout Central New York, with each striving to be the hometown convenience store in the communities they serve.

Be sure to visit the Weedsport location at 2737 Erie Dr., just down the road from Weedsport Speedway, before and after the big day of racing on August 30th.

To learn more visit online at www.pitstop-stores.com.

For Weedsport Speedway news and schedule information visit www.weedsportspeedway.com.

About Weedsport Speedway: Officially opened for the first time on July 24, 1955 – the Weedsport Speedway 3/8 mile dirt oval has produced a legendary list of drivers and champions including Will Cagle, Danny Johnson, Bob McCreadie, Alan Johnson, Jack Johnson, and Dave Lape to name a few. In 2018, Weedsport introduced the all-new Weedsport Kartway, just outside of the Speedway’s main pit area, to begin to foster the next generation of racers, crew members and race fans. Couple the racing with state-of-the-art camping and track amenities, unmatched on-site television production capabilities, plus the ability for large scale concert productions and Weedsport is one of the marquee entertainment venues in the country.

Event Details:

Sunday, August 30
Pits Open – 8:30 a.m.
Driver’s Meeting – 10:30 a.m.
Practice – 11 a.m. (1-round controlled practice)
Time Trials – 15 mins. after practice

Controlled Practice Order (1-Round):
- Jr. Blue Clone
- Clone Heavy
- Jr. Purple Clone
- Jr. Red Clone
- Clone Light
- Clone Super Heavy
- Jr. Green Clone
- Jr. Unrestricted
- PRO Clone 360

Time Trial Order (2-laps):
- Jr. Blue Clone
- Clone Heavy (16-Lock In)
- Jr. Purple Clone
- Jr. Red Clone
- Clone Light (16-Lock In)
- Clone Super Heavy (16-Lock In)
- Jr. Green Clone
- Jr. Unrestricted
- PRO Clone 360 (16-Lock In)

B-Mains – 12-laps, 12-minutes – 2-Qualify (If Necessary)
Lined up based on Time Trials
Same Running Order as Time Trials

Kart Cup A-Mains
- Jr. Blue Clone A-Main (20-laps, 20-minutes | 13 karts, or Split Field)
- Clone Heavy A-Main (25-laps, 20-minutes | 20 karts)
- Jr. Purple Clone A-Main (20-laps, 20-minutes | 11 karts, or Split Field)
- Jr. Red Clone A-Main (20-laps, 20-minutes | 9 karts, or Split Field)
- Clone Light A-Main (25-laps, 20-minutes | 20 karts)
- Clone Super Heavy A-Main (25-laps, 20 minutes | 20 karts)
- Jr. Green Clone A-Main (20-laps, 20-minutes | 9 karts, or Split Field)
- PRO Clone 360 Twin #1 (20-laps | 20 karts | $500 to win)
- Jr. Unrestricted A-Main (20-laps, 20-minutes | 15 karts, or Split Field)
- PRO Clone 360 Twin #2 (20-laps | 20 karts | $500 to win)

Racing Concludes by 5 p.m.

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Kart Cup Purse Breakdowns

Kart Cup PRO Clone 360 A-Main #1
$500 to win guaranteed

Kart Cup PRO Clone 360 A-Main #2
$500 to win guaranteed

Kart Cup PRO Clone 360 Twin Payout (Best Overall Finish, Time Trials Break Ties) 25 kart minimum payout**
1st - $500*, 2nd - $350, 3rd - $250, 4th - $150, 5th - $100, 6th through 9th - $75, 10th - $50
* - Winner’s share guaranteed | **25-kart minimum for Top 10 purse, otherwise 70%

Junior Points Division Prizes:
- Fast Time (All Classes): $50 Gift Cert. from Slack Karts
- 2nd Fast Time (Red, Green, Purple, Blue): $25 Gift Cert. from Marsden Supply Co.
- 1st Place (All Classes): FREE Entry admission for September 20
- 1st Place (All Classes): $30 Gift Cert. from Slack Karts
- 2nd Place (Red, Green, Purple, Blue): $25 Gift Cert. from PRP
- 2nd Place (Jr. Unrestricted): $25 Gift Cert. from Marsden Supply Co.
- 3rd Place (All Classes): FREE photo print from John Meloling
- 3rd Place (All Classes): $20 Gift Cert. from Slack Karts
- Random Position (Red, Green, Purple, Blue): PRP Hoodie/Shirt
- Random Pre-Registered Jr. Driver: Chavous Body from Marsden Supply Co.

Kart Cup Entry Info:
Points Classes
$40 Pre-Entry Fee
$50 Day Of

PRO Clone 360 (Must also run 1-Points Class)
$65 Pre-Entry Fee
$75 Day Of

Non-Driver Pit Pass
$20

Non-Member Driver Pit Pass
$15

Member Driver Pit Pass
$10
 
Weedsport will be conducting an open practice this Sunday, August 23. Pit gates will open at 11 a.m. with hot laps beginning at 12 p.m. Pit admission is $15 for all entrants.
 
REMINDER: With 25 karts in PRO Clone 360 on Sunday - the Top 10 racers in the overall Kart Cup finish, after both Twin features, will earn a payout. The winner of each Twin is guaranteed $500 - and the overall winner is also guaranteed $500, no matter the kart count. 25-kart, overall payout is below...

Pre-Entry Fee: $65
Day Of Entry Fee: $75

1 - $500, 2 - $350, 3 - $250, 4 - $150, 5 - $100, 6 - $75, 7 - $75, 8 - $75, 9 - $75, 10 - $50
 
Kart Cup PRO Clone 360 Twin 20 Format:

Time Trials - Points are awarded for lineup purposes only. 30 points will be awarded to fast timer, 29 for second quick, 28 for third quick, etc. Top 16 from time trials lock into the Twin 20 mains. Final 4 spots will come from (1) B-Main, lined up straight-up from time trials. No provisional starters.

Twin #1 - Lined up straight-up from time trials and B-Main finish. 60 points will be awarded to Twin #1 winner, 58 points to second, 56 points to third, etc.

Twin #2 - Points will be combined from time trials and Twin #1. The Top 12 in combined points will be inverted to lineup Twin #2. 12th in points will start on pole, 11th in points will start second, 10th in points will start third, etc - 1st in points will start 12th. Points ties will be broken by time trials. 13th in points on back will start straight-up in Twin #2. 60 points will be awarded to Twin #2 winner, 58 points to second, 56 points to third, etc.

Overall Finish - Points will be combined from only Twin #1 and Twin #2. The driver with the highest point total from Twin #1 and Twin #2 is the overall Kart Cup champion. Overall finish through 20th will be based on these combined points. Points ties will be broken by time trials.
 
Sunday forecast looks great. Partly cloudy skies, with only a slight chance of a morning shower - 20%. High of just 68 degrees - a nice change of pace.
 
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