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Multiple Winners Take Advantage Of Great Racing Weather
01.05.2009 – Despite the rough economic times that the nation is facing, the die-hard competitors in the George Kugler/Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup driven by Mazda series proved they were not going to let that keep them from racing at Daytona International Speedway.
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Successful Beginning For Road Racing And Brad Zoeller
01.05.2009 – The WKA Dunlop Road Racing Series driven by Mazda enjoyed a successful beginning to the nine-race 2009 season at Daytona International Speedway as a part of Daytona KartWeek 2008. With near record temperatures for the holiday season in Central Florida, the weather was terrific throughout the three-day event while road racers from all parts of the country enjoyed a well-run, organized event by the WKA and its officials.
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KartWeek 2008 Ends Safely And Successfully As Karters Head Home
12.30.2008 - The events at WKA KartWeek 2008 at Daytona Int’l Speedway have concluded. All Dunlop Road Racing Series driven by Mazda and George Kugler /Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup driven by Mazda races are in the books and posted on the World Karting website. To view the final unofficial results for the Manufacturer’s Cup Series, click here. To view the final unofficial results for the Road Racing Series, click here.
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Action Heating Up On Final Day Of Daytona KartWeek by Cometic
12.30.2008 - Races at Daytona International Speedway continue on another beautiful, sunny day in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Frys Sweep Top 3 In Formula 100,
Fulks Garners 40th Daytona Triumph In Road Racing
12.30.2008 - A number of terrific stories developed Monday at the WKA Dunlop Road Racing Series driven by Mazda Daytona Championships. Seven race groups took to the 3.5-mile Daytona road course for their 30- and 45-minute feature races.
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Nine Different Race Winners Monday At Margay Sprint Championships
12.30.2008 - Nine different racers captured Final triumphs Monday at the WKA Daytona KartWeek 2008 by Cometic during the Margay Sprint Championships at Daytona International Speedway. Final races began late Monday afternoon after a competitive day of qualifying and preliminary races. Five classes needed to run last-chance qualifying races to dwindle the Final field down to 30. HPV Lite, the last final event of the day, concluded as darkness was ready to fall on the DIS facility.
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The Sun Has Set At Daytona
12.29.2008 - The sun has set over Daytona Beach bringing and end to the fist full day of racing for WKA's Daytona KartWeek by Cometic.
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Zoeller Captures 2 Road Racing Wins, Man Cup Finals Approaching
12.29.2008 - Florida’s Brad Zoeller captured two big Daytona Championship victories Monday afternoon during the WKA’s Daytona KartWeek 2008 by Cometic in the Dunlop Road Racing Series driven by Mazda series event on the 3.5-mile Daytona road course.
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Results Are Starting To Come In From Daytona KartWeek
12.29.2008 - Results are beginning to come in from Daytona KartWeek. We will be bring you updates through out the day as they become available. Watch the Daytona KartWeek promo area above for updates (date & time will be updated).
Practice Nearing Conclusion, Race Events to Follow
12.29.2008 - The final practice sessions are nearing a conclusion at WKA Daytona KartWeek 2008 by Cometic Gasket before racing will begin on another warm and sunny morning in Daytona Beach. Monday marks the first of two action-packed race days for the Bridgestone George Kugler Manufacturer’s Cup driven by Mazda Margay Sprint Championships and Daytona Championships for the Dunlop Road Racing Series driven by Mazda.
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KartWeek 2008 Manufacturer’s Cup Entries
Solid Despite Tough Economy
12.28.2008 - The pit area at the Margay Sprint Championships for the George Kugler/Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda at Daytona International Speedway was booming with excitement and anticipation as the sprint kart racers logged practice laps under clear, sunny skies on Sunday. Entries are said to be over 600 for the event, down almost 100 from last year but encouraging considering the difficult economy.
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Top Road Racers Show Up For Daytona KartWeek
12.28.2008 - Daytona KartWeek is tradition in American (go) kart racing. The event has long held a rich reputation that includes the top kart racers in the country traveling thousands of miles to compete at the famed speedway which sits just a few miles off the eastern Florida coast.
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Sunny Skies And Near-Record Temperatures
Greet Racers As Practice Begins In Daytona
12.28.2008 - Practice is underway at Daytona International Speedway. WKA George Kugler/ Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup driven by Mazda and Dunlop Road Racing Series driven by Mazda karts are on their respected courses and putting laps on their mounts in preparation for the much anticipated Monday and Tuesday race events.
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Daytona KartWeek 2008 Underway
12.27.2008 - After months of anticipation, the World Karting Association Daytona KartWeek 2008 is now underway at Daytona International Speedway. Warm weather and clear, sunny skies greeted WKA George Kugler/Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup driven by Mazda and Dunlop Road Racing driven by Mazda teams in Florida this morning. Today’s weather appears as if it will set the tone for the rest of the week; sunny skies and 70-degree temperatures are predicted in the Daytona Beach area through the conclusion of KartWeek on Tuesday.
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Dear member of the WKA & Mazda Racing Family
12.19.2008 - As you've seen and heard on the news, and possibly felt first-hand, these uncertain times are affecting everyone. The auto industry in particular has been hit very hard, and sales are off more than 30-percent across our business. With a drop of about nine percent this year, Mazda's sales are better than most, but it's not much to crow about.
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Last Minute Details To Prepare For Your Arrival At KartWeek
12.18.2008 - As Daytona KartWeek 2008 fast approaches, we felt it important to cover a few last minute details to help make your arrival that much easier.
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WKA Reserved Number Application
12.18.2008 - WKA is now accepting requests for reserved numbers in the Sprint and Speedway Divisions for the 2009 racing season. The form is for both renewals and new number requests. Renewal applications are currently being received until January 23rd, 2009. Beginning January 24th, 2009, any numbers not taken will become available numbers for anyone to reserve on a first come, first serve basis. The form is available via the main menu at left under "PDF FORMS/APPS" or you may click here to download the application.
Daytona Updates For Manufacturer’s Cup
And National Road Race Series Competitors
12.17.2008 – WKA announces several changes for competitors in the Man Cup and Road Race Series at Daytona. First in the , the interest in Kid Karts continues to grow, and we already have a large number of pre-entries in the class. According to Race Director Kevin Williams, he plans to have a separate meeting for kid kart drivers and has volunteered to take the kids around the track for the first time out. He also plans to give them track at the end of each practice rotation on practice day. On race days they will run after practice, after qualifying and either after consolation races or Pre-finals. The kids will be broken into two groups if there are more than 20 entries (and there are already more pre-entries than that.
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Racefanradio.com Coming To Daytona KartWeek
12.16.2008 - Following a most successful stop at the Performance Racing Industry Show in Orlando, Florida, World Karting is proud to announce the inclusion of Racefanradio.com to the latest edition of Daytona KartWeek Dec 28-30 at Daytona International Speedway.
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WKA Announces Changes For The 2009 Gold Cup Series
12.15.2008 – This is the third in a series of Pit Board and web site announcements highlighting the major changes in each WKA national racing series. The objective is to give our competitors, sponsors, engine builders and suppliers an opportunity to get a head start on the next competition year. For our Gold Cup Series competitors, that season starts March 20-22, 2009 at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway, NC.
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License Endorsement Procedure Update
12.12.2008 - Effective December 20, 2008, the World Karting Association will revise its License Endorsement application requirements. Currently, members participating in classes that require a license endorsement are required to submit an endorsement application annually.
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WKA Recognizes 2008 Triple Crown Champions
12.12.2008 – The WKA Triple Crown is the most prestigious award that a karting competitor can earn. The award goes to those participants who have won at least three National titles in the season. This year there were four individuals who have earned a spot in the WKA Triple Crown Club. Those individuals include Courtney Atkinson, Tyler Strickland, Dakota Bell, and Gary Lawson.
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Attention Manufacturer's Cup & Road Race National Champions
12.12.2008 - If you are a National Champion in the George Kugler / Bridgestone Manufacturer's Cup Series driven by Mazda or Dunlop Tire Road Racing Series driven by Mazda, we need a photo of you for the Champions March.
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Speedway Dirt Series Schedule Complete;
Stadium Discussions Continue
12.04.2008 - The long awaited and much anticipated 2009 national schedule for the Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series has finally reached the finish line. Following the announcement to bypass the traditional December Florida date for this year, combined with a retooled layout of the 5-race schedule, WKA Officials are proud to announce the season opener for the series in late March at Low Country Kartway in Aynor, South Carolina.
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Temporary Memberships Available At 2009 Nationals
12.04.2008 - The World Karting Association is pleased to announce that for the 2009 season, non-members will be allowed to participate at all WKA National events on a temporary weekend membership. With trying economic times upon us, this will provide non-members the opportunity to compete against the best of the best without committing to a full national schedule. Temporary memberships will also continue to be offered at WKA Divisional & Regional events in 2009. Come race with us and race the best!
Last Call For Daytona KartWeek Pre-registration
12.02.2008 - For those of you who have not taken advantage of the pre-registration opportunity for the upcoming Daytona KartWeek events, your time is running short! Wednesday, December 10th is the last day that Pre-Entry Forms will be accepted for the KartWeek events. Take advantage of price breaks on entry and practice fees, reserve your parking spot and avoid long at-track registration lines by sending in your pre-entry form for receipt at the WKA Office by December 10th.
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Successful “Town Meeting” Seminars Added Again At KartFest
12.02.2008 - KartFest 2008 hosted the first ever "Town Meeting" for the Briggs & Stratton Dirt Series in 2008.
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WKA Road Racing Unlimited/250 Twin Class Update
12.01.2008 – It has been brought to our attention that there is some confusion on the previously announced change to the Unlimited class. For the 2009 racing season, the Dunlop Tire National Road Racing Series driven by Mazda Unlimited class will remain as originally published in the 2009 Tech Manual.
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250 Twins Allowed In WKA Unlimited Road Racing Class
11.24.2008 – 250 Twin karts conforming to USSK rules will be allowed to compete in the WKA Unlimited class for the 2009-season effective at the Daytona Championships, December 28-30, 2008.
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WKA Celebrates Its Champions
11.20.2008 - With the 2008-racing season now complete, the World Karting Association is announcing the year-end banquets. The Daytona 500 Club will play host to the George Kugler/Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda champions the night of December 28th while the Dunlop Tire National Road Racing Series driven by Mazda champions will be honored on December 29th. This years Daytona banquet attendees will be greeted under a new format with a Reception from 6:30 - 8:30 followed by the awards presentations.
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WKA Announces 2009 SFI/WKA Certified Technical Inspector Program
11.19.2008 - WKA and the SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI) continue to work together to develop and administer WKA’s Technical Inspector Training and Certification Program. This is the fourth year of the SFI/WKA Technical Inspector Training and Certification Program. The program is designed to ensure consistency in technical inspection at our National and Divisional/Regional Series events and at participating Master Tracks. It also recognizes our technical inspectors for their proficiency and experience.
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Attention WKA Road Race Participants
11.20.2008 - Once again, WKA will award year-end finishing positions with Dunlop Tires of your choice. Please download the order form if you placed in the top 3 positions and qualified for year-end awards. A complete list of award recipients is included with the order form. Deadline to return to WKA is December 5, 2008. Thanks and congratulations!
Riverhead Raceway Joins Speedway Pavement Schedule
11.18.2008 - World Karting is proud to announce the addition of Riverhead Raceway to their 2009 national schedule for the Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series. Located on Long Island, New York, the venerable speedway has long been host to some of the best open wheel talent in the country from the modified ranks. In the past few years, the speedway pavement series has also seen an increase in participation from that region of the country, due largely to many who have promoted a successful divisional program in that area.
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Schedule Change For Gold Cup Series
11.18.2008 - With the 2009 racing season fast approaching, there has been a change to the national schedule for the Horstman Gold Cup Series. The season finale at the BeaveRun Motorsports Complex in Wampum, Pennsylvania, originally scheduled for the weekend of September 25-27, has been moved to October 2-4.
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WKA Annual Membership Meeting a Success
11.17.2008 - The World Karting Association’s Annual Membership Meeting was held at the WKA office in Concord NC on Saturday November 15, 2008.
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Gold Cup Points Standings Protest Resolved
11.13.2008 - On October 23, WKA posted a web site announcement that there was a protest regarding divisional points transferred to the Gold Cup Series. A protest committee met on October 31, at Lowe’s Motor Speedway to review the series records. Series Director, Bobby Lane, met with the committee to describe some of the challenges that the series leadership faced during the year and how they made their decisions. One series event was canceled because clean up from one hurricane was underway and another hurricane was forecast.
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WKA Expands Spec Oil Program For 2009
11.13.2008 – WKA is expanding its 2-cycle Spec Oil and Fuel Program in 2009. This year WKA will add all classes in the Manufacturer’s Cup Series to the program. In addition WKA will continue the Spec Oil & Fuel Program for the Sprint Road Racing Junior Sprint, Piston Port Can Sprint, WKA Sprint, Spec 125 TAG, Stock Honda and Stock Leopard classes. Competitors will be required to use fuel supplied at the track and one of several spec lubricants.
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Bell Racing Signs American Power Sports As U.S. Karting Distributor
11.13.2008 - Rantoul, IL - Bell Racing Company and American Power Sports have reached an agreement for the company to be Bell’s preferred karting apparel distributor in the United States focusing on smaller retailers. American Power Sports, a leading karting distributor based in Newbury, OH, will stock and supply products from Bell’s adult K-Pro and youth K-NXT lines to karting retailers throughout the United States.
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2009 Tech Manual Is In The Mail
11.12.2008 - According to our mailing service, the 2009 WKA Technical Manual is now being mailed to all Master Members and subscribers. Due to the volume of this mailing, please be patient as it makes its way to your mailbox. If you have not received your copy within the next two-three weeks, please contact the WKA office at 704.455.1606.
2009 Tech Manual For All Members
11.12.2008 - In an effort to meet the requests of our membership, all Master Members of WKA will receive a complimentary copy of the 2009 Technical Manual throughout the year.
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More KartFest & Banquet Information To Be Announced Soon
11.12.2008 – With many anticipating travel plans for KartFest 2009, here is a schedule of banquet activities for the three respective series that will be honored that weekend.
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World Karting Association & Badger Kart Club
To Host Road America SuperNationals
11.11.2008 - Concord, NC –The World Karting Association (WKA), with the support of the Badger Kart Club, will host the Road America SuperNationals, July 10-12, 2009, at Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. This doubleheader event will feature the George Kugler/Bridgestone Manufacturer's Cup Series driven by Mazda and Dunlop Tire Road Racing Series driven by Mazda. Briggs & Stratton Racing will also host an event on the Briggs & Stratton Motorplex incorporating the asphalt oval on Saturday night, July 11th.
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Dakota Rings Triple Crown Bell At Charlotte; Lawson Four-Time Champ
11.06.2008 - The season ending drama for the Horstman Gold Cup Series came to a resounding conclusion this past weekend as the 2008 national champions were crowned in the GT Machine Grand Nationals at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.
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TAG Work Group Responds To New IAME TAG Engine
11.06.2008 – IAME, manufacturer of the popular Parilla Leopard TAG engine, announced a new TAG engine at a meeting held in Las Vegas on October 13. In response to this announcement, the TAG Work Group met on October 23 to discuss the announcement and create a response to IAME. Following is a copy of the letter sent to Russell Karting Specialties and Italian Motors, importers of the Parilla Leopard engine.
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2009 Road Racing Series Taking Shape
11.05.2008 - The Dunlop Tire National Road Racing Series driven by Mazda 2009-season National schedule is taking shape.
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Computer Failure Takes Down Magazine
11.05.2008 – WKA’s Karting Scene suffered a serious computer failure Tuesday taking down the primary computer used in day-to-day operations. Right now, we suspect that all email has been lost. We will not know what can be saved until the new/replacement computer is up and running. If you can wait a week or two before contacting the editor via email, we would greatly appreciate it as we only have access to online email right now and expect that account to fill up quickly. If you emailed the editor recently, your email may also be lost, but again, we ask that you wait a week or two before following up on any recent communications. On the bright side of all this, the 2009 WKA Tech Manual is done and mailing at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause you and thank you for your help and understanding.
Road Racers Tackle Road Atlanta
11.04.2008 - WKA road racers invaded the foothills of Georgia the weekend of Oct 31 – Nov 2 and tackled the challenging 2.5-mile Road Atlanta road course. Despite lower entry counts than in past years due mostly to a continually failing economy, all who attended enjoyed a beautiful weekend weather-wise and some exciting on-track action.
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WKA Announces Changes For The 2009 National Road Race Series
11.04.2008 – This is the second in a series of Pit Board and web site announcements highlighting the major changes in each WKA national racing series. Although the 2009 WKA Technical Manual is now printed and will be going into the mail to our members in the next few days, many WKA members want to get a head start on getting ready for next season. For our National Road Racing Series (NRRS) competitors, that season starts in less than two months at the Daytona International Speedway. And with fuel prices at 60% of this summer’s highs, WKA is expecting a large turnout.
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Horstman Gold Cup GT Machine Grand National Challenge
10.29.2008 - Do you race in a series other than the Horstman Gold Cup? Think you’re good? The last race of the Horstman Gold Cup, the GT Machine Grand National, is very near, Oct31st – Nov 2nd. The Horstman Gold Cup Series is inviting champions and racers from any other series inside or outside of WKA to challenge the best 4-cycle drivers in North America.
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Pace American Acquires Cargo Express
10.29.2008 - Pace American, Inc., the nation’s premier manufacturer of enclosed motorsport, cargo, and specialty trailers, announces that it has officially completed its acquisition of Bristol, Indiana-based J&L Cargo Express.
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WKA Highlights Changes For The 2009 Manufacturer’s Cup Series
10.29.2008 – The 2009 WKA Technical Manual is at the printer and should be on its way to our members shortly. But many of our members want to get a head start on getting ready for next season. To help them get ready WKA will be making a series of Pit Board announcements and web site posts that include the major changes for each series. We’ll start with the Manufacturer’s Cup Series.
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WKA Announces 2009 Class Structure And Revised Class Names
10.23.2008 – Each year WKA reviews the classes run in each racing division to identify opportunities to add new, potentially more popular classes and make room for them in the schedule by combining or deleting old classes with low participation. This year WKA has also changed some class names to make them shorter, more consistent and more descriptive. To achieve this, WKA will use the same words in the same way in every class name.
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Tire Update For LMS Gold Cup
10.23.2008 - As the season winds down on the Horstman Gold Cup Series on Oct 31-Nov 2 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway for the GT Machine Grand Nationals, WKA has provided an update for those who may have questions regarding tires for the season finale.
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Friday Practice Discontinued For '09 Dirt Series
10.23.2008 - In a continuing effort to cut down on costs across the board in the face of tough economic times, officials with the World Karting Association, in accordance with track operators, have elected to discontinue the Friday practice for the Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series.
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Gold Cup Points Standings Placed Under Protest
10.23.2008 - Due to a recent concern regarding divisional transfers to the Horstman Gold Cup series, the current point standings have been placed under protest.
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2008 Road Racing Series Comes To An End
10.21.2008 - The WKA / Dunlop Tire National Road Racing Series driven by Mazda will wrap up the 2008 season the weekend of October 31 – November 2 at Road Atlanta. Robby Harper and the Big South Gang will be the host, as once again, drivers will vie for many points’ championships at this historic road circuit in Braselton, GA.
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Final Points Standings Coming Together
10.21.2008 – Now that three of our five national series have come to a close for the 2008 season, many of you are wondering the status of the final points standings and Divisional transfers.
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Horstman Gold Cup Drivers Prepare For Lowe’s Grand Nationals – Weekend Memberships Offered For Past WKA Members
10.16.2008 - One driver could be staring at a potential Triple Crown, while several other competitors look to lock up multiple championships as the Horstman Gold Cup Series rounds the final turn in it’s sprint to the finish October 31- November 2 in the GT Machine Grand Nationals at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
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WKA Trustee Elections Announced
10.16.2008 - The Trustee positions in Districts 1 (Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota), District 4 (Georgia & South Carolina) District 7 (Illinois, Indiana & Wisconsin), and District 10 (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington & Wyoming) are up for election this year. If you live in one of these states, you are eligible to participate in the election process.
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2009 National Schedule Coming Together
10.15.2008 - As the final few events for the 2008 racing season approach, plans have been ongoing for the 2009 schedule. While some venues still need to be finalized, the bulk of the 2009 schedule is now available. Headlining the action will be the latest edition of Daytona KartWeek Dec 28-30 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Daytona KartWeek - The Tradition Continues
10.13.2008 - The return of Daytona KartWeek by Cometic over the Christmas and New Year's holiday is once again in place for this December. The World Center of Racing, aka Daytona International Speedway, will host the 2009-season opening events for the Dunlop Tire Road Racing Series driven by Mazda and the George Kugler/ Bridgestone Manufacturer's Cup Series driven by Mazda December 28-30, 2008.
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Dowling, Myers, Wetzel 3 Peat At The Beaver
10.09.2008 - The season finale for the Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series was greeted with traditional fall weather. Cool and rainy conditions eventually gave way to brilliant sunshine and warmer weather by the end of the weekend as the 2008 champions were crowned at the BeaveRun Motorsports Complex in Pennsylvania in the Mobsteel Nationals.
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Gold Cup Engine Tech at Lowe’s
10.09.2008 – Several competitors and engine builders have inquired about the engine tech procedures to be followed at the Gold Cup GT Machine Grand Nationals at Lowe's Motor Speedway October 31 to November 2. According to WKA Head Technical Inspector Bobby Gettys, “Tech inspection Lowe’s will be the same as it has been at every other Gold Cup events this year.”
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Atkinson Aces Roebling Road
10.07.2008 - Courtney Atkinson, junior standout driver, continued her dominance of the Junior Enduro and Sprint divisions of the Dunlop Tire National Road Racing Series driven by Mazda. She mastered the long sweeping turns of Roebling Road Raceway in Savannah, GA. The next to last event on the eight-race national schedule marked the fourth national in a row that the young Wisconsin-based driver has earned victories.
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WKA Revamps Dirt Schedule - Stadium Return Looms In The Future
10.01.2008 - As one season comes to a conclusion, the beginning of another is not too far off in the future. For the staff of World Karting, that means Daytona in December. While plans are being finalized for yet another year of racing at Daytona International Speedway, one missing ingredient in Florida this year will be the Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series.
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WKA Mourns Loss Of Jeff Hofmeister
09.30.2008 - The World Karting family was saddened to learn of the passing of Jeff Hofmeister recently. A resident of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Jeff served as a member of the WKA National tech team on the George Kugler Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series in 2004. He eventually took the position of race director for the Mfg Cup and Horstman Gold Cup Series in 2005.
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Road Racers Head To Roebling Road
09.30.2008 - The WKA Dunlop Tire National Road Racing Series driven by Mazda will make its next to last stop this weekend, Oct 3-5, at the Roebling Road Raceway in Savannah, GA. The Southern Kart Club hosted event will bring the competitors one step closer to completing another great season, and with championships on the line, the racing is anticipated to be quite exciting!
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Road Racing Regional Points
09.30.2008 - The National Road Racing Series Regional Bonus Points tracking chart has been posted. Please review for any errors and/or omissions and report any discrepancies to Sissy Mendenhall at the WKA Office. Click here to download the report. Click here to email Sissy.
KartFest 2009 Continues To Line Up Exhibitors
09.19.2008 – WKA’s annual karting consumer show, KartFest, continues to add exhibitors to the event which will be held January 23 – 24, 2009 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center. The list of vendors is already growing with interest from many companies pouring in.
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NY State Series Divisional Banquet
Same Weekend As WKA Pavement Finale
09.19.2008 – In an effort to help out those who participate in the NY State Series Divisionals and the Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series, the Chapel Hill Raceway will host the 2008 NY State Divisional Series Banquet on the Friday evening of the WKA series season finale weekend at BeaveRun Motorsports Complex. The banquet will be held after the Friday practice day at the Holiday Inn in Beaver Falls, PA, and will begin at 7pm.
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WKA Alum, Jimmy Heavlow, Finds Success
09.19.2008 – After a successful start in the World Karting Association, Jimmy Heavlow has moved into his first full year behind the wheel of a Legends cars. In addition to his three wins over the summer months, he most recently won with a new team at Concord Motorsports Park this past Friday night. Not a bad start for this WKA Triple Crown Champion, and he has plenty of racing left in the year. You can see Jimmy race this weekend, September 19-20 at Concord Motorsports Park in Concord, NC.
WKA 2008 Annual Member Meeting
09.16.2008 – WKA announces that the Annual Member Meeting has been rescheduled. It will now be held on Saturday, November 15 at 9:00 AM at the WKA Headquarters, 6051 Victory Lane, Concord, NC.
Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series Closes In On Season Finale
09.16.2008 – The Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series will run their final race of the season at BeaveRun Motorsports Complex in Wampum, PA on October 3 – 5, 2008. A reminder that the WKA office will be taking pre-entries for the Mobsteel Nationals until next Wednesday, September 24, 2008, so be sure to give WKA a call and get yourself entered for the season finale.
Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series Season Finale This Weekend
09.11.2008 – There will be plenty of action and championships on the line, so a lack of excitement will not be a factor for the Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series season finale this weekend at Beechnut Raceway in Blountville, TN.
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Road Racers Roundup
09.09.2008 - With Championships on the line, the Dunlop Tire National Road Racing Series driven by Mazda racing season is approaching the home stretch with the last two events culminating in the state of Georgia in October. While the road racers are enjoying a brief reprieve from the national traveling schedule most are taking advantage of the down time at home, getting their karts ready for a double-header to finish the season.
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Former WKA Competitor Injured In Sprint Car Race
09.09.2008 – Everyone at WKA wishes former member, John Westbrook, a speedy recovery as he was critically injured Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA.
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The WKA Family Welcomes A New Member
09.04.2008 – WKA is proud to announce a new member into the karting family. Sarah and Brandon Wetter welcomed a happy and healthy baby girl two weeks ago. Gracyn Harlow Wetter was born on Thursday, August 21, 2008. She was born at 3:02pm and weighed 5lbs 15.9oz. Sarah has worked at the World Karting Association in the office for three years as Pit Pass Sales/National Pre-entries and Administrative Support. Everyone at the World Karting Association would like to send big congratulations out to Sarah and Brandon on the birth of their little girl.
WKA Takes Part In Annual Food Lion Auto Fair At LMS
09.04. 2008 – WKA Tech Official, Bobby Gettys and his wife, Miss Carol, will be on hand this weekend at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, NC, for the annual Food Lion Auto Fair. They will have the WKA Canopy set up in front of the Goodyear building to recruit new members, answer questions and pass out information to fans beginning Thursday, September 4th through Sunday, September 7th.
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Midwest Sprint Series Wraps Up 2008 Season At USAIR
09.04. 2008 – Shawano, WI - The Midwest’s WKA Regional sprint series wrapped up the 2008 Midwest Sprint Series campaign at the beautiful USA International Raceway this past weekend. USAIR is a first class facility and is always a super host to the MWSS. Sunny skies with warm temps provided the perfect weather for racing. The holiday weekend kept entries a little lower than usual, but there was still plenty of great racing to be found. There were also many series championships decided.
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Helmets With Counterfeit Snell 2000 Identification
09.02.2008 – Competitors, tech inspectors and dealers should be aware that there are some helmets on the market that have decals stating that they are Snell 2000 certified when they are not. The bogus “certification” is located on a small decal at the outside, bottom, rear of the helmet. These helmets are not certified for use in WKA competition.
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WKA Wants To Hear Your Thoughts On KartFest 2009 Seminars
08.28.2008 – It’s time to start making plans for the KartFest 2009 Seminar schedule. In the past, the office has put together a seminar schedule. This year, we would like to hear from you, our loyal members, on what topics might interest them. What kind of seminars would you like to attend?
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Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series
Completes Second Trip To Chapel Hill
08.28.2008 – The Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series held their fourth of five events in the 2008 season at the Chapel Hill Raceway in Humphrey, NY this past weekend. This is the second trip for the pavement drivers to the fast, paved oval track this season. Although the number of entries was not as high as expected, there was plenty of action, both on and off the track; and as always, the friendly staff and track owners welcomed competitors.
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Information Packets For KartFest Exhibitors Are On Their Way
08.26.2008 - KartFest 2009 is right around the corner and will be here in just a few short months. The annual karting exhibit for the World Karting Association will be held the weekend of January 23-24, 2009 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC. For those who have previously been exhibitors, you can expect your space reservations and information packets in the mail any day now. If for some reason you do not receive your packet, please contact Marie at the WKA office at 704-455-1609 ext 11. Watch www.WorldKarting.com for more information as it becomes available.
Kids Racing For Kids Makes Donation To Riley Hospital
08.26.2008 - NASCAR/IRL driver, John Andretti, has worked now for 12 years with Dave Wilson and radio station WIBC in raising money for Riley Hospital for Children through the Kroger Race for Riley, Presented by Cheerios.
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Things Heat Up For Brannam During Desert Race
08.26.2008 - Team Glacier Bear Racing went into the Best In The Desert Vegas-Reno 500 mile race full of optimism. Team drivers, Tiffany and Cliff Daniels and WKA competitor, Jessica Brannam, worked late into the night on the eve of the race planning strategy and plotting their course. Even though this was the first time for all three to try their hand at off road racing, there was no lack of confidence amongst the young group of drivers.
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Florida Divisional Dirt Series Reschedules Race
08.20.2008 - Declaring a Force Majeure due to tropical storm Faye, the Florida Divisional Dirt Series has rescheduled the sixth and final race from Aug 23rd to Sept 6th, 2008. This decision was made at 10am on Wed, Aug 20th, based on the amount of rain already received in the last two days and the forecast that the tropical storm would not be clear of our area for another two or three days. This would leave no time for track prep or drying.
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Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series Heads Back To Chapel Hill
08.19.2008 – The Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series kicked off the summer at Chapel Hill Raceway in June and will return this weekend to close out the summer at the smallest paved oval track on the circuit in Humphrey, NY. The Congdon Body Shop Nationals will be the fourth event in the five-race schedule.
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A Busy Weekend Of Racing For WKA Competitor, Jessica Brannam
08.19.2008 - The weekend got started with 17 year old racing sensation, Jessica Brannam, racing her mini sprint car in Wisconsin. Jessica competed at Wilmot Speedway in Wilmot, WI during the Kenosha County Fair. This special event is put on during the fair so fairgoers can get a chance to see these high speed, very competitive cars in action.
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Gold Cup and Pavement Series Tire Update
08.15.2008 – WKA announces the spec tires for the remainder of the Gold Cup and Pavement Series events in 2008.
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RaceFanRadio.com Returns To New Castle For Man Cup Finale
08.14.2008 - Following the success of it’s broadcast one year ago, RaceFanRadio.com will be making it’s return this weekend to the New Castle Motorsports Park for the season finale of the George Kugler / Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda. Points championships, as well as the battle for the coveted Manufacturer’s Championship Trophy, will again be decided at Mark Dismore’s facility, August 15-17, 2008, in the Zoom Zoom Nationals.
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WKA Offers Boost For Horstman Gold Cup Grand Nationals
08.12.2008 - The test is now for the final race of the season for the Horstman Gold Cup, the GT Machine Grand Nationals. In an effort to boost the competition, WKA is offering it’s special incentive to past WKA members who competed in WKA events back to the 2005 racing season. The price for the event membership will be $15.
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Season Finale For The Manufacturer’s Cup Series
08.12.2008 – How time flies when you are having fun! The George Kugler/Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda will be running their season finale at New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, IN this weekend, August 15 – 17, 2008.
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Road Racers Hoping For Sunny Skies This Weekend
08.12.2008 – The Dunlop Tire National Road Race Series driven by Mazda enjoyed one short weekend off after New Hampshire before heading over to, what is hopefully, a sunny Indiana. The series missed a day of racing due to rain on Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway the weekend of August 1 – 3, 2008.
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Horstman Gold Cup Series Completes Third Race Of Season
08.07.2008 – The Horstman Gold Cup Series completed their third race of the season in the mid-west, leaving only one race left in the 2008 season. The Circleville Raceway Park in Circleville, OH, hosted the American Power Sports Nationals on August 1 – 3, 2008. Although the numbers may not have been as high as expected, there was great racing nonetheless.
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KartFest 2009 Announcement
08.07.2008 – WKA has announced the dates for 2009’s annual KartFest. The event will be held the weekend of January 23 – 24, 2009. KartFest info will be going out to exhibitors soon. Please keep checking www.worldkarting.com for more information on the upcoming event.
Mike Clements Moves To The Carolinas
08.07.2008 – Mike Clements, former owner of Heartbeat Racing has relocated to the Carolinas. Mike has sold Heartbeat Racing to a business associate, John Matthews, and will be operating in North Carolina under the name of Clements Racing Enterprises.
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Former WKA Driver Jacob Wilson
Wins First USAC Win In Only Fifth Start
08.07.2008 – Former WKA competitor, Jacob Wilson, has decided to continue his racing career in USAC National Sprint cars. It looks like the decision to move up is paying off for the Crawfordsville, In, native. Wilson won Sunday’s 49th Indiana Stone Woks “Joe James/Pat O’Connor Memorial” race at Salem Speedway in just his fifth career start.
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Tyler Thomas Has Eyes On New Castle
08.07.2008 – Fresh off his best results as a junior at the WKA Manufacturer’s Cup Grand Nationals in Dousman, WI. Tyler Thomas was looking forward to continue this success.
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WKA Announces 2009 Tire Program for
Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series
08.06.2008 - At their last meeting, the WKA Board of Trustees approved a new tire program for the Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series for 2009. Under this new Spec Tire Program WKA will invite all tire importers and US tire manufacturers to submit one tire model for use in the Dirt Series. WKA will then select several tire brands for use in the Dirt Series.
This program is designed specifically for selected classes on the Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series. WKA is still considering its Tire Program options for the Horstman Gold Cup and Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series.
Heat Turned Up For Carnesville Dirt Nationals
08.05.2008 - The 95+ degree mid summer temperatures will pale in comparison to the heat that will be applied this weekend, August 8-10, at the Georgia Karting Complex in Carnesville, Georgia. The Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series hit the homestretch in their drive for the coveted championship in the Jimmy Rivers Performance Works Nationals.
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WKA Competitor, Jessica Brannam, Racks Up
Multiple Championships in Local Series
08.05.2008 - Going into the last race of the season, 17 year old Jessica Brannam from McHenry, IL, found herself with her back against the wall. Jessica entered the race at Blackhawk Farms Raceway in 3rd place in the championship points standings. The only way she could possibly win the championship in the Championship Enduro Series, Briggs Animal 360 division was to win the race.
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The Countdown Begins! 157 Days Until Daytona
07.22.2008 – The days are already beginning to wind down as the World Karting Association prepares to get the events in line for the George Kugler/Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda and the Dunlop Tire National Road Race Series driven by Mazda in Daytona, FL this winter. Daytona KartWeek is planned for the week of December 26 – 30, 2008, so mark the dates and start making plans.
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Double Podium Weekend In Stars Of Karting Event
07.22.2008 - Vincec Captures East Division Championship - Stouffville, Ontario: - There was a specific goal this season for 17 year-old Mike Vincec. This past weekend, July 11 – 13, 2008, at USA International Raceway in Shawano, Wisconsin, he completed the first step by taking the East Division championship in the Snap-on Stars of Karting series presented by Indy Racing League.
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Memorial For Steve Peterson
07.18.2008 – A memorial service will be held to honor Steve Peterson on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 2:00pm at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway infield kart track. It is here that Steve will be honored with the celebration of his life and love of motorsports with the disbursement of his ashes over the kart track. All who knew Steve are invited to attend. The kart track is located inside turns three and four in the speedway’s infield. Entrance to the infield is via the tunnel on the backstretch just before turn three.
WKA Approves Conditional Use Of
Non-Karting Engines In Local Option Classes
07.17.2008 – WKA has recognized the interest by several tracks in offering classes for karts equipped with 4-cycle engines not specifically designed for racing conditions. These engines include the so called “clone motors,” the engines on which they are based, and any other non-kart specific engines. The WKA Board of Trustees would like to accommodate any WKA Master Track or Divisional Series that would like to offer Local Option Classes using these engines.
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Midwest Sprint Series Visits CHMS
07.17.2008 – The nation’s premier WKA Regional sprint series visited Concept Haulers Motor Speedway in Norway, IL the weekend July 12 – 13 for the fourth stop in the five race Midwest Sprint Series campaign. In addition to the ordinarily tough competition, several top national drivers were on hand to test for the upcoming Manufacturer’s Cup event at CHMS.
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Speedway Kart Club Holds Informal Memorial For Steve Peterson
07.17.2008 - The Speedway Kart Club will still hold kart practice on Saturday July 19th from 12-5pm. In honor of Steve Peterson there will be an informal memorial service for him at Lowe's kart track at 2pm. Everyone who knew him is welcomed to attend. We have learned it was Steve's wishes to be cremated and have his ashes put on the kart track at Lowe's and his home town track in Michigan. We will keep you posted as more is learned about this and other memorial services that are open to the public. Steve was a very special man and will be missed.
Double Winners Abundant At OCR Pavement Grands
07.15.2008 – Hot weather breeds hot competition. That could be said for this past weekends H Roark Woodworking Grand Nationals for the Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series at OCR Action Sports Park in Rougemont, North Carolina.
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Fauci Earns Her Way To Camden Gold Cup Victory - Lawson, Heavlow, And Beasley Double Up
07.15.2008 – The annual 4th of July classic for the Horstman Gold Cup Series at G and J Kartway in Camden, Ohio lived up to it’s billing as the nations top 4 Cycle sprint racers returned to action for the Michigan Kart Supply Nationals following a 3-month layoff.
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Steve Peterson 1949 – 2008
07.15.2008 – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of longtime WKA member and karting supporter Steve Peterson. He was a tremendous ambassador of karting and the WKA. Steve’s WKA journey peaked in the early 1990’s while serving as a race director at select events, assisted with event planning, the formation of the speedway pavement series as well as co-directing the “Speedway Kart Club”. Steve left WKA and karting in January 1995 to work with NASCAR full time as a technical inspector. However, he wasn’t gone for good.
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WKA Responds To Gold Cup Engine Disqualifications
07.11.2008 – On Thursday, July 10 WKA 4-cycle Tech Officials and Trustees and WKA’s Executive Director Van Gilder meet to discuss the recent engine disqualifications at the Gold Cup event at Camden. One of our competitors’ greatest concerns was the rumored reuse on Sunday of parts deemed illegal on Saturday. To ensure that the possibility of this practice is eliminated, Gilder instituted a new policy regarding illegal parts.
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WKA Updates Mid-Season Tire Changes
In Gold Cup And Pavement Series
07.08.2008 – This is an update to the June 11th announcement of changes to the Horstman Gold Cup and Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series Spec Tire Programs.
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WKA President To Appear On Milwaukee Radio Tonight
07.07.2008 – World Karting Association President Rick Dresang will appear on the Racing Round Up radio show tonight on Milwaukee’s ESPN 540 AM WAUK. The show, which is the longest-running motorsports radio show held in front of a live audience, runs from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. CST, and is hosted by Speed Channel personality Jim Tretow. Dresang will be interviewed by Tretow and fellow karter Jeff Wesell regarding his involvement with the World Karting Association as well as the sport of karting in general. For those not in the Milwaukee, WI area, the show can be heard live on www.espnmilwaukee.com.
WKA Provides Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series A Boost
07.02.2008 – The World Karting Association continues to make an effort to take the next step in helping to soften the financial challenges that many karting competitors are facing this summer.
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Travis Firing And Margay Forge Inaugural Ironman Win
07.02.2008 - Travis Firing laid claim to the inaugural ‘Ironman’ title with a stellar late race charge aboard his American made Margay Brava 1.7. Firing took the lead for the final time only three corners from the end of the marathon 150 mile event at New Castle Motorsports Park.
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Horstman Gold Cup Competitors Get A Needed Boost
06.24.2008 – Once again, the World Karting Association is making an effort to take the next step to help soften the financial challenges that many karting competitors are facing this summer.
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WKA Briggs & Stratton Animal Engine Tech
06.18.2008 (Updated 06.25) – Since the Briggs Animal engine was first introduced into WKA competition, it has been the Association’s intent to keep these engines as close to factory specifications and parts as possible.
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Gold Cup Drivers Face New Track Challenge At Camden
06.19.2008- As the three month layoff nears conclusion for the Horstman Gold Cup Series, the 4 Cycle Sprint competitors prepare to visit an old friend on the 4th of July. As tradition has dictated for many years, the celebration of our nations birthday has coincided with the traditional second event of this prestigious 4 race national series this year, once again at the G and J Kartway in Camden, Ohio, July 4-6, for the Michigan Kart Supply Nationals.
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Manufactuer's Cup Series Drivers
Dodge Flood Waters To Get To The Track
06.18.2008 – With all the rain and flooding going on in the Midwest, traveling proved to be a tricky challenge, especially getting into the track itself.
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No More Playing In The Rain For The Road Racers
06.18.2008 – It looks like it was finally a dry weekend, at least during the day, for the Dunlop Tire National Road Racing Series driven by Mazda drivers on June 13 – 15, 2008.
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Natalie C. (Fontaine) Gilder
06.18.2008 - Natalie C. (Fontaine) Gilder, 77, mother of WKA Executive Director Van Gilder, died Saturday June 14th after a period of failing health. She was the loving wife of Joseph D. Gilder.
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Natalie C. (Fontaine) Gilder
06.18.2008 - Natalie C. (Fontaine) Gilder, 77, mother of WKA Executive Director Van Gilder, died Saturday June 14th after a period of failing health. She was the loving wife of Joseph D. Gilder.
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WKA Announces Mid-Season Tire Changes
In The Pavement And Gold Cup Series
06.17.2008 (Updated 06.18) – The tire supply for WKA’s Spec Tire Program in the Rage Kart Speedway Pavement Series and the Horstman Gold Cup Series is dwindling, and we are being forced to adopt the next generation of tires.
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Speedway Pavement Series Gears Up For Chapel Hill
06.17.08- Three months of anticipation are about to come to a conclusion this weekend, for the Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series. Their 2008 national schedule resumes with the first of two scheduled stops at the historic Chapel Hill Raceway in Humphrey, New York, June 20-22, for the Pro Karts Racing Karts Nationals.
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Road Racing Series Heads To Mid Ohio For Grand Nationals
06.09.2008 - The Dunlop Tire Road Racing Series driven by Mazda will make stop no. 4 of 8 with the running of the Elite Karting Grand Nationals the weekend of June 13-15 at the famed Mid Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, OH. This year’s event, hosted annually by the Dart Kart Club, will provide the perfect canvas for a weekend full of exciting competition, as road racers from all over will be on hand.
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WKA Members Approve Code Of Regulations Changes
06.09.2008 - WKA's CPA firm, Russell & Byrd, has tabulated the votes on the proposed changes to WKA's Code of Regulations and reported that our Master Members have approved all of the proposals. The Code of Regulations Committee has updated the code, and it is now posted on the WKA web site. Click here to view the updated Code of Regulations.
Tire Change For Gold Cup Junior Competitors
06.05.2008 - Effective at the next Horstman Gold Cup Series event July 4-6 at G and J Kartway in Camden, Ohio, there will be a modification to the spec tire requirements in the Junior Sportsman and Junior level classes.
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Torco Fuel Designated For Badger Manufacturer’s Cup Event
06.05.2008 - Due to financial and geographical challenges, there will be a change in the fuel brand for the upcoming Racersites.com Grand Nationals at Badger Raceway in Dousman, Wisconsin for the George Kugler Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda.
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Taylor Miinch Claims Podium At New Castle Motorsports Park
06.05.2008 - Team Top Kart USA driver, Taylor Miinch, scored another strong run this weekend at the Snap-on Stars of Karting presented by IndyCar series Mazda Race of the Americas at the New Castle Motorsports Park facility in New Castle, Indiana. Miinch claimed the third step on the podium in the first final before being involved in a mid-race incident in final two.
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Former WKA Triple Crown Champion, Jake Crum,
Wins At Dillon Speedway
06.05.2008 - Jake “The Snake” Crum was bitten by bad luck at Bristol Motor Speedway a couple of weeks ago, but things turned around in a big way for the former WKA Triple Crown Champion this weekend at Dillon Speedway. Jake won the Wallace Industrial Technologies 150, the 100th race in the UARA-Stars Late Model Series on Saturday night, which put him back in the point lead for the second time this season.
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Stumo Grand Nationals At Margarettsville
Gives Major Boost To Competitors
06.03.08 – With a struggling economy all around, businesses around the country are trying to provide positive incentives to their consumers, hoping to survive the financial siege.
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Busy Month Ahead For WKA
06.03.08 - The World Karting Association is gearing up for a busy month of June with four National events to be completed in less than one month. The Briggs & Stratton Dirt Series, Dunlop Tire Road Racing Series, George Kugler Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series and the Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series will all be running in a three-week span. And, three of those four will name the 2008 Grand National champion in each class.
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WKA Headed Back To Daytona Again
05.28.2008 - Following a most successful return in December after a one year hiatus, the World Karting Association is proud to announce their plans for the continuation of Daytona KartWeek presented by Cometic Gasket at the famed Daytona International Speedway, Dec. 27-30, 2008.
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R.L.V. Addresses Need For Low Cost Engine Package
05.23.08 - To address an industry need for a low-cost entry level engine package for the hobby/club consumer, R.L.V. Tuned Exhaust, Inc., recently announced their distributorship of the PRD Fireball 125cc TaG engine.
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WKA’s Karting Scene Keepsake Issue On Sale Now
05.20.2008 – WKA’s Karting Scene’s annual “Champion’s Edition” is now available. This special issue features a full page dedicated to each of the 2007 WKA Triple Crown Champions. These special tributes are sure to increase in value as the featured drivers continue to excel in the their racing careers.
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Susan Schriefer Retiring After Nine Years
05.20.2008 – After several years of “threatening” to retire, the time has come to wish a final farewell to a very loved member of the World Karting Association. Susan Schriefer, who has been the Membership Coordinator since 1999 and semi-retired back in 2004, will begin her full-time retirement on Friday, May 23, 2008.
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Harraka Wins Second Straight Race
05.20.2008 - A week off didn't slow down former WKA member, Paul Harraka, who won his second consecutive race on Saturday night. Harraka drove the No. 16 Ruth's Chris Steak House Toyota to Victory Lane in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model feature event at All American Speedway in Roseville, Calif.
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World Karting Association To Take Part
In NASCAR Festivities at LMS
05.15.2008 – The World Karting Association plans to take part in all the activities going on around Lowe’s Motor Speedway over the next two weekends. The WKA Trailer will be on hand to recruit new members, answer questions and pass out information to fans the two weeks of NASCAR racing in Concord, NC. The trailer will be located outside of Turn 1 of the speedway.
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Customer Incentives Highlight New
CV Products Competitive Pricing Structure
05.15.2008 - Strong customer incentives form the centerpiece of recent pricing changes made by CV Products. Effective January 1, 2009, the new pricing structure will offer the opportunity for customers of the renowned distributor/manufacturer to receive additional discounts as their annual purchase amount increases. The change is designed to reward customers as they purchase items throughout the race season and is expected to make CV Products prices extremely competitive with those found throughout the industry.
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Rain Dampens The Action At Summit Point
05.13.2008 – WKA road racers embarked on the historic Summit Point Raceway, nestled in the hills of West Virginia this past weekend for stop #3 of the Dunlop Tire Road Racing Series driven by Mazda.
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WKA Road Racers Return to Summit Point
05.06.2008 – Following a two-year hiatus, WKA road racers will make their way to Summit Point Raceway in Summit Point, WV this weekend for stop number three of the eight-race WKA / Dunlop Tire National Road Racing Series driven by Mazda.
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Congratulations Danica!
04.22.2008 - The World Karting Association would like to congratulate former WKA champion Danica Patrick on her first IRL win and history making finish. Danica made history this past weekend by being the first woman to win an IRL event. Sunday, she drove to her first place finish in Japan. She is now third place in points for the season just two points behind IRL driver Scott Dixon. WKA would like to wish you the best of luck for the remainder of the 2008 racing season.
Paulie Harraka Wins NASCAR Late Model
Season Opener For Toyota TRD
04.17.2008 - In what was to be a day of many firsts for Paulie Harraka, the teenage driver opened the NASCAR Whelen All American Late Model season with a hard fought and well deserved Victory at All American Speedway in Roseville, Ca.. The 18 year old Harraka, who is originally from New Jersey but is now residing in North Carolina, commutes cross-country to Sacramento, Ca. from North Carolina to drive for premier NASCAR team owner Bill McAnally.
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Phil Reuter To Take Lead On NJMP
04.17.2008 - The Woodbridge Kart (WKC) is pleased to announce that Phil Reuter has stepped up to take the lead in our inaugural event at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) September 5-7, 2008 to ensure it | |
