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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 its success. Phil's home location in New Jersey makes him a perfect candidate for this endeavor. Karen McCollum is stepping in as Vice President for the remainder of the 2008 race season. Karen has been instrumental in organizing our events for the last few years and is extremely familiar with the role of Vice President.
Chris Keller Doubles in Season Opener
04.17.2008 - Green Brook, New Jersey (March 13, 2008) – 19 year-old, Chris Keller, a former National Karting Champion just begun his 2008 National Formula Ford campaign at Thunderhill Raceway in Willows, CA. The Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle development driver is in his second year with the program. Last season, Chris competed in a limited schedule with two third place finishes; one being in a Formula Ford and the other in a Formula Renault 1600.
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UMW Motorwerks Finalizes 2008 Race Schedule
04.17.2008 - UMW Motorwerks has finalized its 2008 race schedule for the team’s newly-acquired Mazda MX-5 Cup car. Highlighting the 2008 schedule will be two trips to Road America, first for the June Sprints, and second for round four of the Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup Series. The four-mile course serves as the home track for UMW and driver Steve Welk.
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In Memory of Shane Hammond
04.14.2008 - It is with heavy hearts that we write this. We are all struggling to make sense out of the tragedy we experienced with Shane's passing. He will never be forgotten and will always live in all our hearts - he touched many of our lives.
In lieu of flowers, Shane's family has asked that contributions be made in Shane's name c/o NEMA. All contributions can be sent to NEMA at 266 Kelly Rd, Middlebury CT 06762.
Speedway Pavement Divisional Racers
04.04.2008 - Within the last few days, WKA released a statement indicating a change in the national schedule for the Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series by virtue of a loss of a venue in Indiana for 2008. Those changes have affected the schedules for two divisional programs, the Northeast Speedway Pavement Series and the Maryland Speedway Pavement Series.
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New Castle Pavement Event Cancelled, 5 Race Schedule Revised
04.02.2008 - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the scheduled July debut of the New Castle Motorsports Park event for the Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series has unfortunately been cancelled for 2008. However the 5 race schedule for speedway pavement series competitors will remain intact with some revisions.
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WKA Trustee Election Results
04.01.2008 - The ballots of the WKA Trustee Elections in Districts 2, 5 and 8 have been tabulated and the results reported by WKA’s accounting firm, Russell & Byrd. Here are the results:
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National Road Racing Series Committee
Revises Rear Bumper Proposals
04.01.2008 - In December 2007, The NRRS Committee announced that it planned to propose “full width” rear bumpers in its Laydown and Sit-up Sprint classes. The new bumpers would be required by mid-2008 and would have been similar to the bumpers already required in karts running CIK style bodywork.
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NHKA April Event At NHIS Cancelled
03.20.2008 - Due to uncontrollable track conditions, the New Hampshire Karting Association and track officials have cancelled the April 4 - 6 WKA Road Race Regional event. The speedway's infield is currently covered with over 30 inches of snow and received more snow as a result of yesterday's storm. It is the opinion of track management that even as the snow melts, the draining water will be uncontrollable. Visit the NHKA website for updated information regarding the next event.
WKA Double Header National Weekend In The Carolinas
03.13.2008 - The WKA will play host to a double header weekend of National events in North and South Carolina this weekend, March 14 - 16, 2008.
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Win An AMB TranX160 Personal Transponder Kit
03.13.2008 - AMB has developed a short survey for the US/Canadian karting market. It only takes a minute or two to complete and everyone who completes it will be entered in a drawing to win a free TranX160 Personal Transponder kit.
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WKA Announces Its Position on ROK TT Specifications and Clarifies TAG and Spec 125 Sprint Air Box Rules
03.10.08 – On October 25, 2007 WKA published the list of the engines approved for the Manufacturer’s Cup TAG class and the kart/driver weights at which they would compete. That announcement included the statement that, “The weights and engine specifications will be reviewed after the second Manufacturer’s Cup event of the 2008 season. WKA will make every effort to level the playing field among engine manufacturers. Performance differences among the various manufacturers will be adjusted by kart weight or restrictions to the engine or exhaust system.”
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Great Weather, Stellar Entries
Headline Successful Return To Charlotte
03.06.2008 - Following a one year hiatus, 2-cycle racing made a triumphant return to the legendary Lowe’s Motor Speedway for the SSC East/CRG WinterNationals. Under brilliant sunny skies, 567 entries jammed the speedways infield area for race #2 of the George Kugler/ Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda.
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Class Order Change For Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series
03.06.2008 - Following several requests, WKA Officials have modified the Saturday class order for the Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series. Effective April 18-20 at the Bordeaux Dyno Cams Nationals at Low Country Kartway.
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Gold Cup Tire Rules Revised
As Competitors Gear Up For Jacksonville
03.06.2008 - With the beginning of the Gold Cup racing season right around the corner, WKA Officials have announced a revision to the tire rules for the 2008 season.
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Champion’s Driving Suits In
03.06.08 - The 2007 WKA National Championship Driving Suits have arrived at the WKA Office. The shipment will be inventoried over the next few days and then distributed as follows.
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New Pavement Series Kid Kart Champ Class
03.04.2008 - The Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series will debut a new Kid Kart Champ Class at the X-Caliber Racing Engines Nationals, March 14 to 16 at OCR Action Sports Park, Rougemont, NC.
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Snap-On Stars Of Karting Presented By The Indy Racing League
Partners With The Academy Of Motorsports
To Provide Scholarship
03.04.2008 - The 2008 Snap-on Stars of Karting presented by the Indy Racing League is proud to announce a new partnership with The Academy of Motorsports. The partnership will mainly focus on a scholarship to be provided to a driver for the 2008 series for one of the The Academy’s students. However, in addition, Stars and The Academy will also work to educate other drivers in the series of the opportunity to join The Academy of Motorsports as a student.
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Attention Briggs & Stratton Speedway
Dirt Series 2007 Champions
02.26.2008 - Due to a misunderstanding, Vickery’s Speed Shop merchandise certificates that were awarded at the Dirt Series banquet in Hickory, NC will not be valid or redeemable through Vickery’s Speed Shop. Anyone that received a Vickery’s merchandise certificate at the year-end awards banquet should return the certificate to the WKA office. You will be sent a replacement certificate redeemable at a participating race shop. We apologize for the misunderstanding and any inconvenience this has created.
WKA Honors Heartland Champions
02.19.2008 - The WKA Heartland year-end awards banquet will be held February 23, 2008 at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. This banquet will encompass both the Bully Clutches Heartland Speedway Dirt Series as well as the Heartland Speedway Pavement Series.
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WKA On Display At The ‘08 Kart Expo International
02.19.2008 - WKA will once again participate in the KMI hosted Kart Expo International trade show, February 23 and 24th at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. Representing WKA will be Van Gilder, Marie Borsuk, Buddy Long, Michael Davis, Jerry Cole, and Josh Schiffler. Stop by booths 210-212 to say hello. In addition to being on hand for the trade show, WKA will also be hosting an SFI 2-cycle Tech Certification seminar, which will take place from 12:00 to 5:00 PM. Reservations will be taken at the door starting at 11:30 AM. For more information on the KMI show, log on to www.e-kmi.com.
Update To The Tire Rules
02.19.2008 - In light of recent questions regarding the updated tire rules, WKA has clarified them. Click here for the Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series tire rules or click here for the Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series tire rules.
Attention Briggs & Stratton Dirt Series Volusia Class Winners
02.19.2008 - If you race in the Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series and won a class during Daytona KartWeek at Volusia, unfortunately you did not receive a winner’s questionnaire form. We are attempting to contact all the winners at this time, but if you did win a class at Volusia and have not heard from us yet, please contact Sarah Wetter (704.455.1606, x10) right away so that we can make arrangements to get you the winner’s questionnaire.
Updated Tire Rules Announced
02.05.2008 - Following a most successful meeting with WKA membership during recent KartFest activities, combined with weeks of study and deliberation since December, WKA Officials have announced an update to the 2008 tire program.
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WKA Announces Change In Spec Tire Program
For The Manufacturer’s Cup Junior Sportsman Classes
02.01.2008 - In response to the wishes of the WKA members, the Board of Trustees has approved the use of MG tires in the Cadet Junior Sportsman, Yamaha Junior Sportsman and HPV Junior Sportsman classes.
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IKF President Wayne Brown - Updated
01.22.2008 - The World Karting Association has learned that IKF President Wayne Brown passed away Friday January 18th. We would like to pass along our condolences to his family, the staff, and the members of IKF for their great loss.
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KartFest 2008 & Champion Celebrations Just Days Away
01.17.2008 – The World Karting Association is just days away from one of the biggest non-race weekends of the year; KartFest 2008 and the 2007 National awards banquets for the Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series, the Horstman Gold Cup Series, and the Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series.
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WKA Announces Revised Animal Restrictor Plates
01.17.2008 - WKA announces two changes to the Animal Restrictor Plate Program.
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The Race Is On
01.17.2008 – The competitors in the George Kugler/ Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda will gather February 29 – March 2, 2008 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, NC for the second event in the 2008 racing season. With only one event in the history books, it is still any ones game.
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The Future Starts Today
01.15.2008 - We are sure by now that most of you have heard of the change in leadership at WKA. We would like to introduce you to our new President, Rick Dresang in a brief biography he has written.
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Heartland Program Discontinued
01.11.2008 - With the 2008 racing season for the World Karting Association underway, the National schedule is unfortunately lightened by 2 series. After 4 years of competition in the Midwest, officials have elected to discontinue the Heartland racing program at this time for both dirt and asphalt series.
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Protect Your Racing Assets
01.11.2008 - At long last there is a product to cover your competition vehicles, tools, spare parts, and trailers while traveling to and from the racetrack, while in your shop, and in storage. Along with being a coverage you cannot obtain in your homeowner’s policy (it is specifically excluded), this new coverage is very affordable.
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WKA Moving Forward
01.08.2008 - Effective Jan. 1, 2008 some significant changes took place in the leadership roles of the WKA. Both President Randy Kugler and Vice-President Kenny Venberg retired from their officer’s position. Filling the roles in those two areas will be former Chairman of the Board Rick Dresang as the new WKA President and District 10 Trustee Kevin Williams as the Vice-President of Sprint and Road Racing. Van Gilder will continue in his role as Executive Director.
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Return To Daytona Deemed A Huge Success
01.05.2008 - The pre entries were flowing into the North Pole this year as abundantly as the cold Artic air, as the top racing request for the holiday season was a return to Daytona International Speedway for the rebirth of Daytona KartWeek. And with the Christmas time of year affectionately known as a time of birth, how fitting it was for a grand old tradition to re-emerge. The numbers spoke for themselves, as did the competitors, who crammed into the 2.5 mile “World Center of Racing” Dec 27-30.
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Robinson, Walko, Cole & Anderson Donate $4,000
01.04.2008 - The Kids Racing for Kids program would like to congratulate the following winners during the World Karting Association Daytona KartWeek this past weekend.
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2008 WKA/SFI Certified Technical Inspector Program
01.04.2008 - WKA and the SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI) are working together again to develop and administer WKA’s technical inspector training and certification program. This year, the training will be expanded to include more information on the role of the tech inspector, tech room procedures and the protest and appeal process. WKA will also offer a reduced seminar price for those members who want to learn more about technical inspection but are not applying for certification.
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2008 Dunlop Tire Road Racing Series
Driven By Mazda Schedule Taking Shape
01.03.2008 - The 2008 Road Racing Series Schedule is falling into place. The highly anticipated return to Daytona kicked off the eight-race season. March will mark the annual trek to Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, SC while May welcomes a return to Summit Point Raceway in WV.
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Daytona KartWeek Results Available
01.03.2008 - Unofficial results from Daytona KartWeek for the Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series, George Kugler/Bridgestone Manufacturer's Cup Series driven by Mazda and the Dunlop Tire Road Racing Series driven by Mazda are now available online. We would like to congratulate all the season opening winners and wish all our drivers a successful and prosperous 2008 racing season.
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Last Minute Details To Prepare For Your Arrival At KartWeek
12.20.2007 - As Daytona KartWeek 2007 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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Paulie Harraka Wins Rookie Of The Year And Finishes Second In NASCAR Track Championship Points
12.19.2007 - Multi-time WKA National Champion and Stars of Karting winner Paulie Harraka has just completed his first full season of Late Model racing for Bill McAnally Racing through Richard Childress Racing. Harraka, who raced in the premier Western Late Model Division at the NASCAR sanctioned All American Speedway finished up the season with 2 wins, 7 second place finishes, 11 top 5's and 14 top 10's during the 17 race season. He capped off his incredible season by capturing the Rookie of the Year award by 72 points over his nearest competitor, and by finishing in second place in the season long NASCAR points battle. Harraka was in contention for the NASCAR Track Championship right up until the last 2 races of the season.
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WKA Partners With Kids Racing For Kids
12.12.2007 - Kids Racing for Kids and the World Karting Association have developed a partnership for the 2008 George Kugler/Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda to help promote karting while giving back to children in need. A total of $20,000 will be donated to children’s shelters during the 2008 racing season thanks to Kids Racing for Kids.
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Deadline Fast Approaching For Karting
Drive For Diversity Application Submissions
Applications continue to be accepted for the Drive for Diversity program announced last month by Access Marketing & Communications and the WKA. Access Marketing & Communications will continue to accept applications through Friday, December 15, 2007. Participants selected for the first Drive for Diversity karting class will be announced in early 2008. Click here to download the application. For further information on the program go to drivefordiversity.com.
At PRI, Skip Barber Racing Reveals Mazda MX-5 Race Series
12.11.2007 – The Skip Barber Racing School announced the formation of an all-new regional race series using a fleet of identically prepared Mazda MX-5 Miatas, one of the most popular sports cars used in amateur and professional road racing today.
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WKA Reserved Number Application
12.11.2007 - WKA is now accepting requests for reserved numbers in the Sprint and Speedway Divisions for the 2008 racing season. Unlike previous seasons, this year there is one form for both for renewals and new number requests. Renewal applications are currently being received until January 23rd, 2008. Beginning January 24th, 2008, 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.
Last Call For WKA KartWeek 2007 Pre-registration
12.07.07 - For those of you who have not taken advantage of the pre-registration opportunity for the upcoming WKA KartWeek events, you're time is running short! Wednesday, December 12th 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 12th.
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WKA Announces “New” Membership Health Policy
12.05.2007 - WKA is excited to announce in conjunction with AIG and Michael Davis Insurance, another value-added program to provide our members, tracks, clubs and sponsors. It is a Group “Accident & Sickness Indemnity” plan with Homeland SecureCare.
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Addendum To Volusia Tire Rule Procedures
12.04.2007 - With the latest edition of the Dirt World Championship quickly approaching, there have been some questions regarding the type tire that will be allowed for both Senior and Junior Classes. For ALL Junior class drivers, competitors will be running the Vega Oval Thin Rubber tire for the entire year.
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WKA Trustees Approve Changes To The
Raptor And Animal Specifications
11.30.2007 - At a special meeting held Tuesday, November 27, the WKA Board of Trustees approved several changes to Briggs Raptor and Animal engine specifications. They are relatively minor, and most competitors are already in compliance. Following are the changes that will be effective December 26, 2007.
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Application For Drive For Diversity Program Available
11.29.2007 - Applications are now being taken for the Karting Drive for Diversity Program. WKA and Access Marketing will be reviewing all applications over the next few weeks to pick two drivers to support. The Drive for Diversity Program currently serves drivers in the developmental ranks of NASCAR. WKA graduate Paulie Harraka begins his third year in the D4D with the 2008 racing season. Click here to download the application. For further information on the program go to drivefordiversity.com .
Daytona Sprint Track Receives Major Facelift For KartWeek
11.28.2007 - As karters converge on the beginning of a new season on the George Kugler/Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda, they will be greeted by an old friend with a fresh smile on her face. With Daytona KartWeek just a scant few weeks away, Speedway officials, along with WKA, have made modifications to the sprint track, which will surely enhance the status of the facility.
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World Karting Association Joins Drive For Diversity Program
11.21.2007 - A new partnership was announced today between the Drive for Diversity program and the World Karting Association (WKA). The Drive for Diversity Driver Development program will expand in 2008 to support young minority and female drivers who compete in WKA series.
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URGENT Rule Updates for Daytona
11.21.2007 - The 2008 WKA Technical Manual is now in the mail to WKA members. However, implementation of three rule changes published in the 2008 Tech Manual is being waived due to the short time available to make changes before the Daytona events.
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Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series
Gears Up For 2008 Season
11.20.2007 – The 2008 Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series is just around the corner. Before the season can be labeled complete, the champions and their fellow competitors must be honored at the Annual Awards Banquet to be held in Hickory, NC January 26, 2008 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in conjunction with KartFest 2008. (See the Pavement Banquet and KartFest 2008 links at top of this page for more information). The new season brings a few rule changes as well as a new schedule for 2008.
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Tire Rules, Schedule, Class Structure, Announced
For Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series
11.15.2007 - Following long and careful deliberation, World Karting officials have elected to continue their support and implementation of the 2007 tire program for the Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series, beginning with the Dirt World Championships at Volusia Speedway Park December 28 and 29.
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Attention WKA Road Race Participants
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 5 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 7, 2007. Thanks and congratulations!
WKA Announces 2008 Schedule And
Class Structures For The Horstman Gold Cup Series
11.13.2007 – With the final event in the record books, the Horstman Gold Cup Series drivers prepare to head to Hickory, NC for the Annual Awards Banquet (see banquet info at the top of this page) where the champions and their fellow drivers will be recognized for their achievements in the 2007 racing season. With the new season comes a new schedule and some changes to the classes for the series.
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Driver Loses Life At Road Atlanta Road Race
11.07.2007 - Connecticut native Keith Lorentzen, 26, of Nashville, TN was fatally injured in a karting accident at Road Atlanta Sunday afternoon. Keith was competing in the Piston Port Can Sprint 380 class at the time of the incident.
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2007 Road Racing Series Comes To An End,
2008 Road Racing Series Begins
10.31.2007 - The WKA / Dunlop Tire National Road Racing Series driven by Mazda wraps up the 2007 season this weekend 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. This year’s event will mark the 5th consecutive year for the finale to be held at Road Atlanta.
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New Format And New Engines For TaG Class
10.25.2007 - WKA announces a new format and new engines for the Bridgestone/George Kugler Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda TAG class – TAG is one of the most popular and fastest growing classes in the Manufacturer’s Cup series. In recognition of this growth, WKA announces that the class will now be called TAG 1 and TAG 2. TAG 1 will run the first day of each Manufacturer's Cup event, and TAG 2 will run the second day. A single championship will be awarded.
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Bridgestone And Mazda Team Up For The
2008 George Kugler Manufacturer’s Cup Series
10.24.2007 - WKA is pleased to announce the 2008 racing schedule for the Bridgestone/George Kugler Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda. The series kicks off with a return to Daytona International Speedway.
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AMB Announces Trade-In Offer
10.18.2007 - AMB has announced a 20% discount trade-in offer for all TranX2 transponders delivered in 2001 and earlier - back to the very first one made. Any individual, club, organization, or track that still has old TranX2 transponders, working or not, can trade them in for a discount on new TranX3 transponders complete with a new 3 year warranty. This offer equates to $45 per transponder for a rechargeable TranX160 at current prices and is good until Dec 15th 2007.Please call AMB at 877-468-7269 x319 for more information
Update On Jr Sportsman Classes In Manufacturer's Cup
UPDATED - 10.17.2007 - WKA has received calls and e-mails regarding the transition from MG Tire to Bridgestone YHC in the Jr. Sportsman classes (Cadet, HPV, and Yamaha) for the '08 season. Two of the major concerns are time to allow any existing MG Tires to be used up and what to do with the MG rain tires that have not yet been used.
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Daytona KartWeek Back And Better Than Ever
10.04.2007- The return of Daytona KartWeek over the Christmas and New Years holiday is back in place for December. While Daytona International Speedway will host the Dunlop Tire Road Racing Series and the George Kugler/Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda December 28-30, just 20 miles down the road Volusia Speed Park will host the Volusia Winternationals Dec. 27 and 30 and the Briggs & Stratton National Dirt Series December 28 -29.
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Record Numbers For Race Fan Radio
This Past Weekend At New Castle
10.03.2007 - Bridgestone’s broadcast of the George Kugler/Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda reached record setting numbers for total listeners for a live event broadcast on the “music and motorsports” station. The three day coverage anchored by Buddy Long and Randy Kugler, set new standards for RaceFanRadio “single day” and “two day” event broadcasts.
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WKA Enjoys Largest Kart Count Of The Season At New Castle
10.02.2007 - 529 entries made up the largest race of the year in the George Kugler/Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series powered by Mazda. The Margay Nationals driven by Racersites.com was full of hotly contested races, first time winners, and three wide finishes all weekend at New Castle Motorsports Park.
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PRI Trade Show Prepares For Second Annual
Snap-On Stars Of Karting All-Star Race
10.01.2007 – With the success of the inaugural All-star karting event, which ran under wet conditions at the 2006 PRI Trade Show and saw former Indy 500 Champion Buddy Rice take the win, race promoters and PRI officials have plans well underway for this year’s race, to be held Thursday night, Dec. 6, 2007.
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Bridgestone/George Kugler Manufacturer’s Cup Series Driven By Mazda Makes Historic Visit To New Castle Motorsports Park
09.25.2007 - The Bridgestone / George Kugler Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda makes historic visit to New Castle Motorsports Park for the Margay Nationals driven by Racersites.com Sept. 28-30, 2007. For the first time in history the WKA Manufacturer’s Cup Series will be making a stop at New Castle Motorsports Park for the final series race of the 2007 season.
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Robby Harper III Injured in Motorcycle Accident
09.25.2007 - Robby Harper III, the son of Big South Road Racing Series promoter Robby Harper, was involved in a serious motorcycle accident Sunday, September 9th. Currently, Robby is in stable condition, checked into the ICU unit of a hospital in Birmingham, AL. As further information is made available we will update this announcement.
Rage Speedway Pavement Series Wraps Things Up With
The MobSteel Nationals At Chapel Hill
09.24.2007 - Nearly 300 entries made up the final race of the Rage Kart Speedway Pavement Series. As always the setting was beautiful as track hosts Tom Scharf and Mike Friel welcomed everyone for the event at Chapel Hill Raceway.
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Rage Kart Speedway Pavement Racers Converge
On Chapel Hill Raceway For The Mob Steel Nationals
09.18.2007 - National Points Championships are up for grabs in the season ending National event at Chapel Hill Raceway in Humphrey, NY. Many drivers are trying to capture multiple championships.
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Important Announcement Regarding
Vega Tire Usage At Dexter Raceway
09.11.2007 - WKA has had many inquiries regarding the use of the thin wall Vega Tire as the spec tire in the Briggs & Stratton National Dirt Series this weekend in Dexter, GA.
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Bridgestone Tire Brings Live Internet Radio to WKA’s Final Manufacturer’s Cup Event at New Castle Motorsports Park Broadcast on www.RaceFanRadio.com
09.07.2007 - The 2007 George Kugler / Bridgestone Manufacturer's Cup Series driven by Mazda will be broadcast live on the internet via www.RaceFanRadio.com the weekend of September 28-30, 2007. In their first year, the “Music and Motorsports…24/7” radio station has dedicated ground-breaking coverage to series where “young up-and-coming drivers” could gain exposure via pre-produced and/or live event programming. RaceFanRadio set the bar in karting last fall with their flag-to-flag coverage of last year’s RoboPong 200 at Mark Dismore’s New Castle Motorsports Park featuring the track’s ultra-successful 200-lap enduro.
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Vetter Sales & Service To Give Away
Polaris All Terrain Vehicle At I-90 Speedway
08.13.07 – Drivers competing at the WKA Bully Clutches Heartland Dirt Series Vetter Sales & Service Grand Nationals at I-90 Speedway September 7 – 9, will have the opportunity to win a Polaris Outlaw 90cc.
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Dunlop Tire Road Race Series Makes Stop at New Hampshire
08.09.07 - The Dunlop Tire Road Racing Series made its trek to the Northeast to challenge the New Hampshire International Speedway Road Course. An ice cream social highlighted the social activities for the weekend with donations being taken for the late Jimmy Whittemore who died tragically just days before the event.
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Update to TaG Weights
08.08.07 - WKA announces weight adjustments in the Manufacturer’s Cup TAG class. Based on an analysis of the current weights and race results, the following weights will be observed beginning at the Manufacturer’s Cup event at New Castle, Indiana on September 28 to 30.
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AMB Timing And Scoring Announces Substantial Discount Program For Karting Organizations
08.06.07 - AMB i.t., the world's leader in timing and scoring systems, has announced today a substantial discount program for all karting clubs, tracks, and sanctioning bodies in North America.
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Road Racers On Their Way To NHIS
08.01.07 – The Dunlop Tire Road Racing Series driven by Mazda and New Hampshire Karting Association welcomes enduro racers for stop #6 of 8, as the series begins winding down its season at New Hampshire International Speedway, August 3 – 5.
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James Whittemore 1989 – 2007
17 year old James (aka Jimmy-Jimbo) Whittemore, WKA and NHKA member, passed away last week as a result of an accident on a construction job site in Massachusetts. His funeral was held Tuesday, July 31. Having had limited insurance, a memorial fund has been setup to assist the family and honor Jimmy. Please direct any questions to Mike Hines 508.326.0377. Click here for the James Whittemore Memorial Fund info.
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Updated Tire Rules For Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series
07.31.07 - Based on recommendations from the Speedway Dirt Competition Committee, the WKA has approved an update to the tire rules. The enforcement of these new rules will begin at the next national at Beechnut Raceway on August 10-12, 2007. Please click here to view update.
Mazda Announces Major Enhancements To Ladder Series
07.27.07 - Up-and-coming race drivers have two major challenges: winning on the track, and finding the resources to move up to the next level. Mazda is making the second task significantly easier for a 2007 champion. Mazda will provide a next-level, fully-funded ride in a Mazda powered car to selected 2007 champions of selected Mazda series.
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WKA Trustees Appoint New Trustee
For District 4 – Georgia And South Carolina
07.23.07 - On Wednesday July 18 the WKA Board of Trustees appointed Mr. Jimmy Rivers to fill the position of District 4 Trustee. He replaces Mr. Dan Hardy who is no longer able to serve the District 4 membership. Mr. Rivers has accepted the position and will be announcing his choice for 4-cycle Representative in the near future. Mr. Bobby Moore will continue as District 4 2-cycle Representative. Contact information for Mr. Rivers new 4-cycle Representative will be posted on the WKA website as soon as it becomes available. Please join the Officers and Trustees in welcoming Mr. Rivers to the WKA Board.
Positive Changes For Upcoming Bully Clutches
Heartland Dirt Series Race, July 27-29 at Hopkington, Iowa
07.23.07 - Based on feedback from the competitors, WKA will be opening up the tire rules for Race 2 of the Bully Clutches Heartland Dirt Series. Used tires will be permitted at the start of the weekend during tire presentation. Tires must still comply with a visual, durameter, and JTR Eagle test.
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2007 Heartland Dirt Series Gets Underway
07.10.07 – Drivers visited Thunder Valley Speedway June 29 – July 1, for race 1 of the 2007 season for the Bully Clutches Heartland Dirt Series.
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A Karting Christmas Tradition To Rekindle Once Again
07.02.07 – WKA and historic Daytona International Speedway are pleased to announce the return of WKA’s Daytona KartWeek, December 27 – 30, 2007.
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Mazda Offers Discounts To WKA Members
06.27.07 - Due to our new relationship with Mazda, WKA Members are entitled to the Mazda S Plan New Vehicle Purchase program. This program allows you the shop, test drive, and purchase a new Mazda at the S Plan purchase price.
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Chuck Moats: 1953 - 2007
06.27.07- Chuck Moats passed away on May 26, 2007 at Ralph H. Johnson VA hospital in Charleston, SC @ 1245am from liver disease. He raced with WKA in the Dunlop Tire Road Racing Series from 1991-2004. He loved karting and it brought his family closer together. There was no other place he would want to be other than racing against his friends. His son Rodney Moats is putting together a memorial at home for his father. If anyone has cards or photos they would like to share, please send them to: Rodney Moats, 5 Henry St, Goose Creek, SC 29445. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Chapel Hill Raceway Hosts Champion Karts Nationals
06.26.07 – Over 300 entries made their way to Humphrey, New York, for round #3 of the Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series, June 22 – 25.
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RACERSITES.com Grand Nationals Heats Up Shawano
06.20.07 - The George Kugler / Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda made their third stop at USA International Raceway in Shawano, Wisconsin this past weekend for the RACERSITES.com Grand Nationals.
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Don "Buddy" Taylor : 1952- 2007
06.20.07 - We are saddened to announce that Don "Buddy" Taylor, father of Dirt Series competitor Michael Taylor and husband of Helen Taylor, of Holly Hill, Florida has passed away. We ask that you keep the family and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this time.
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Grindell Sweeps Yamaha Classes At
Elite Karting Road Race Grand Nationals
06.19.07 - The Dart Kart Club once again served as gracious hosts as the Dunlop Tire National Road Racing Series driven by Mazda made their stop at the Mid Ohio Sports Car Course, June 15th thru 17th for the Elite Karting Grand Nationals.
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Comp Cams Grand Nationals Crowns
5 Double Grand National Champions
06.13.07 - The Briggs & Stratton National Dirt Series made its third stop of the season at Low Country Kartway June 8 - 10, with five drivers taking home two Grand National Eagles each.
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WKA Heartland Series Season Openers In June
06.12.07 – The Heartland Pavement Series began its season at Mid State Raceway, June 1 - 3, while, the Bully Clutches Heartland Dirt Series prepares for their season opener at Thunder Valley Speedway, June 29 – July 1.
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WKA Conducting Seminar At The ICMS Annual Conference
06.07.07 - The ICMS concerns itself with focusing on the improvement in performance and safety in motorsports, and having become the tire prep focal point for the motorsports industry, it only seemed fitting that WKA be represented at the ICMS Annual Conference, beginning June 18 in Indianapolis.
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RACERSITES.com Grand Nationals At
USA International Raceway, June 15 - 17
06.07.07 - Entries are pouring in and drivers are getting anxious for the George Kugler/Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda RACERSITES.com Grand Nationals.
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Clarification Of ARC Ad In April Edition Of WKA’s Karting Scene
06.05.07 – The ARC Racing advertisement on page 105 of WKA’s Karting Scene April Edition makes a recommendation; which is not a legal modification per WKA’s 2007 Tech Manual.
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ARC Racing Offering Contingency At
Elite Karting Road Race Grand Nationals
06.05.07 – ARC Racing will begin a contingency program for the Briggs Animal 360 class beginning at the Dunlop Tire Road Racing Series Elite Karting Grand Nationals at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, June 15 – 17, 2007, and will continue it for the remainder of the season.
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Comp Cams Grand Nationals Awaits
Briggs & Stratton National Dirt Series Drivers
05.31.07 - Low Country Kartway continues its tradition as one of the most popular dirt tracks in the Southeast with the running of the Comp Cams Grand Nationals, June 8-10.
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Karting Has Lost One Of Its Most Cherished Friends
05.31.07 – Scott Harvey, of the WKA Northeast Dirt Series, passed away May 16. His Karting friends have put together an event, originally planned to inspire him to get better, but which now will be used to honor his memory.
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Gary Carlton & SSC/PCH Motorsports
Dominate Stars Of Karting At New Castle
05.31.07 - Gary Carlton of the SSC/PCH Motorsport team, submitted a dominant performance this past weekend at New Castle Motorsports Park, in the first race of the Stars of Karting’s Eastern Series.
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Tech Update: TM 72 - 704.10.2
05.31.07 – Camshaft Profile Limits has been updated. View update.
PBR Racing Engines Nationals, June 1 – 3
05.29.07 – The 2007 Winning Karts n Parts Heartland Pavement Series kicks off this coming weekend at Mid State Raceway in Springfield, IL.
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Mazda Becomes The Official Vehicle of WKA
05.22.07 - Forming the largest commitment to karting from an automaker, Mazda partners with WKA to offer WKA members exclusive benefits, including a chance to climb the motorsports ladder if they so desire.
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Eric Garland: 1973 - 2007
05.18.07 - WKA is saddened to report the passing of Gold Cup competitor Eric Garland. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, May 26 at 11:00 am at Oxford Colonial United Methodist Church on Washington Avenue in Oxford, NJ. We will be bringing you additional information as it becomes available. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and the entire karting community whose life he touched.
WKA Moving Forward
05.17.07 - At its March 24th meeting, the WKA Board of Trustees identified the need to increase the Association’s focus on marketing the WKA brand and improving industry relations.
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WKA Further Opens Lines Of Communication With Membership
05.16.07 - With customer relations first and foremost, WKA has added a new web service called, “Ask WKA”.
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Karam and Robinson continue domination
at South Bend Zoom Nationals
05.09.07 - WKA welcomed new sponsor Mazda to the Mazda Zoom Zoom Nationals. Race #2 of the George Kugler/Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup presented by Mazda is in the record books. Beautiful weather and a classy MRP of South Bend facility made the racing fast and furious. Two Junior drivers Sage Karam and Cody Robinson displayed their championship caliber skills in winning seven classes between them.
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WKA Road Racers Return to VIR
05.08.07 - All eyes were on Virginia International Raceway the weekend of May 4-6 for Race #4 of the Dunlop Tire Road Racing Series.
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Orange County Reunion A Huge Success!
05.01.07 - Thanks to Orange County Raceway promoter Ollie Spain, the legend lives on. The Rage Kart Speedway Pavement Series competitors returned to the site of the largest Speedway Pavement Series race in WKA history for the Pro Kart Nationals.
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WKA/SFI 2-Cycle Technical Seminars
04.30.07 – Due to increased demand, WKA announces the addition of 3 WKA/SFI Technical Seminars to this year’s schedule.
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2007 Heartland Tire Rules Posted
04.26.07 – Based on requests from the WKA membership and stemming from the success of previously implemented rules in other WKA national series, both the Heartland Dirt and Heartland Pavement series tire rules for 2007 have been set and posted (see the top of this page), disallowing tire prep for the 2007 season.
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Briggs & Stratton Dirt Series Has
Action-packed Weekend At Margaretsville
04.26.2007 - 400+ entries converged on Margaretsville Speedway this past weekend for Race #2 of the Briggs & Stratton National Dirt Series. The weather was near perfect as the Bordeaux Dyno Cams Nationals offered some very competitive racing at this historic North Carolina track just a few miles from the southeastern border of Virginia.
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Horstman Gold Cup Series Makes History
At Daytona International Speedway
04.24.07 - For the first time in history, the Horstman Gold Cup racers converged onto Daytona International Speedway for the first race of the ’07 season.
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MRP To Host Zoom Zoom Nationals, May 4 – 6
04.19.07 – There’s still time to pre-register for Race 2 of the George Kugler Manufacturer’s Cup Series presented by Bridgestone.
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2007 WKA Gold Cup West Schedule
04.13.07 - The WKA Gold Cup West series race schedule is official. 2007 will mark the fourth year of competition for the popular WKA divisional series.
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Contingency Programs At Bordeaux Dyno Cams Nationals
04.10.07 – Karters in the Briggs & Stratton Speedway Dirt Series at Margarettsville Speedway, April 20 – 22, will be vying for several contingency programs.
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Northeast Speedway Pavement Series Divisional Postponed
04.06.07 - The WKA Northeast Speedway Pavement Series event scheduled for April 14-15 at Sugar Hill Speedway has been postponed due to weather related issues. Stay posted to worldkarting.com for a make-up date for this event.
WKA Membership Elects Trustees For Districts 3, 6, and 9
04.06.07 - Trustee elections have now been completed and the results are in. In District 3 Bobby Gettys was the winner over Graham Glassman. District 6 elected Jerry Cole over Pierre Huang and Rick Neel. District 9 re-elected Dan Stowell over Tom Bonsignore and Angelo Sodano.
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WKA Board of Trustees Add Kid Kart Class
To Manufacturer’s Cup Series
04.06.07 – Effective beginning at Michiana Raceway Park, May 4 – 6, the Kid Kart class will be made available for 5 – 7 year olds.
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Attention Pavement Series Competitors:
Updated Tire Information
04.04.07 – With feedback provided by the karters via a survey distributed at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, combined with the input of the Pavement Series Competition Committee, updates have been made to the tire rules, effective at OCR Action Sports Park, April 27 - 29.
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NHIS Regional Cancelled Due To Weather
04.04.07 - The WKA Road Race Regional event scheduled for April 6-7 at New Hampshire International Speedway has been cancelled due to weather related issues. NHIS currently has 3-4 inches of snow and is expected to get 4-12 more inches in the next 2 days. The temperatures in the next few days are expected to stay below freezing so even if the snow was to be at a minimum, the chances of it melting away are still slim. And as with any snowfall, it must melt which results in a flow of water across the track. With this in mind, NHIS & NHKA officials have decided to cancel this weekend’s activities in the best interest of safety.
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Carolina Asphalt Summer Divisional Series Is Moving
04.03.07 – The WKA, Carolina Asphalt Series Director Billy Lineberger and OCR Action Sports Park (aka Orange County) owner Ollie Spain are announcing the move of the remaining Carolina Asphalt Summer Divisional Series events from Concord Motorsports Park to OCR Action Sports Park, effective for the next event, April 21, 2007.
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Attention Manufacturer's Cup Series Competitors -
Update On HPV Machined Port Cylinders
04.03.07 - On February 28, 2007 WKA announced that Horstman Manufacturing Inc., importer of the HPV engine, had notified WKA that HPV engines are now being supplied with cylinders with machined ports.
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Thomas M. Kendall : 1951 - 2007
04.03.07 – The World Karting Association is saddened to announce the passing of Tom Kendall, father of Ryan Kendall. He passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family and friends Saturday, March 31st, after a long battle with cancer.
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Daytona USA To Offer Special Rates
For Horstman Gold Cup Racers
03.29.07 – During the weekend of the Tomar Winter Nationals, April 13 – 15, those attending can receive discounted pricing on the admission price of Daytona USA.
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WKA 2006 Hall Of Fame Inductees
03.27.07 – Each year WKA has the pleasure of inducting individuals into the WKA Hall of Fame who have had a great influence on the sport of karting. Allow us to introduce you to the 2006 WKA Hall of Fame inductees.
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Jim Russell Sr : 1948 - 2007
03.26.07 - The World Karting Association is saddened to announce the passing of Jim Russell Sr of Russell Karting. Jim was a long time member of WKA as well as a member of the WKA Hall of Fame.
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WKA Concludes A Month Of Celebrating
03.14.07 - Over the past several weeks, seven national awards banquets have been held, over 1,500 people have attended and celebrated, seven drivers joined the Triple Crown Club, three individuals have been inducted into the prestigious WKA Karting Hall of Fame, and over $400,000 in awards and merchandise have been awarded.
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Jim Russell Sr : 1948 - 2007
03.13.07 - The World Karting Association is saddened to announce the passing of Jim Russell Sr of Russell Karting. Jim was a long time member of WKA as well as a member of the WKA Hall of Fame.
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WKA & Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series
To Remember A Friend
03.07.07 – A familiar face at the head of the grid for many years, WKA and karters were saddened by the loss of Samie Borsuk in 2006. In honor of his dedication and love for the sport of karting and the people involved, the X-Caliber Winter Nationals at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, March 16 – 18, will be recognized as the Samie Memorial Race.
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Historic Mid-West Facilities Return As WKA Master Tracks
03.07.07 - WKA is pleased to announce that both Concept Haulers Motor Speedway in Norway, IL, and Iowa International Raceway in Marshalltown, IA, are once again WKA Master Tracks.
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Time Change Reminder
03.07.07 - WKA would like to remind everyone of the change in daylight saving time. This year, it is to begin on Sunday, March 11th rather than the first Sunday in April as before. This new change is part of the United States Energy Policy Act of 2005. This means that you will turn your clocks ahead one hour. Then, on November 4th, you will set your clocks back one hour. Residents of Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Arizona are not affected by the time change.
Jim Russell Sr : 1948 - 2007
03.06.07 - The World Karting Association is saddened to announce the passing of Jim Russell Sr of Russell Karting. Jim was a long time member of WKA as well as a member of the WKA Hall of Fame. We will be bringing you more information in regard to services and/or memorials as the information is made available. Our condolences go out to his family and many friends.
Attention WKA National Pavement Series Competitors
03.01.07 - WKA has been informed by Dunlop Tire Importer, Russell Karting, there is a current shortage of 11.5 x 8.00 x 6 DCS tires. Initial demand on these tires has been greater than anticipated.
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Updated Tire Rules for Speedway Pavement Series
03.01.07 – Tire rules for the 2007 Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series have been updated and are effective beginning with the X-Caliber Winter Nationals at Lowe's Motor Speedway, March 16 – 18, 2007.
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WKA Opens TaG Class to New Engines
03.01.07 - In 2005, WKA added the TAG (Touch and Go) class to the Manufacturer's Cup Series and approved ten engines for competition in the 2005 through 2007 seasons. Now WKA is inviting manufacturers, distributors, and importers of TaG engines to submit new TaG engines or new parts for existing engines for the 2008 through 2010 competition years.
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Attention Manufacturer’s Cup Series Competitors
Regarding HPV Machined Port Cylinders
02.28.07 - Horstman Manufacturing Inc., importer of the HPV engine, has notified WKA that HPV engines are now being supplied with cylinders with machined ports. These cylinders have not been approved for competition in WKA sanctioned events.
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Updated Class Order For National Pavement Series Competitors
02.26.07 - After receiving feedback from drivers, the Sunday race order for the Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series has been updated.
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ALMS Driver Jamie Bach To Speak At WKA Banquet
2.22.07 – Former WKA Triple Crown Champion in the Dunlop Tire Road Racing Series, Jamie Bach, is scheduled to speak at the 2006 George Kugler’s Manufacturer’s Cup Series presented by Bridgestone Awards Ceremony at Magnum Steakhouse in Schaumburg, Illinois this Saturday, February 24th.
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WKA And SFI Expand Technical Inspector
Certification Program, 2- and 4-Cycle
02.15.07 - WKA provides training and certification for 4-cycle Technical Inspectors to ensure fair, consistent, high quality pre and post race technical inspection. Certified inspectors are required at all National and Divisional Dirt, Pavement and Gold Cup Series events.
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WKA And Woodbridge Kart Club Announce New Date For VIR
02.09.07 - After weeks of hard work and many discussions, the VIR Road Race National is back on for 2007.
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