July 18, 2008 9:30 PM
Steve Peterson Memorial Service
WKA
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.
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March 4, 2008 9:03 PM
New Pavement Series Kid Kart Champ Class
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
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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January 17, 2008 7:35 PM
SKIP BARBER NAMES KARTING SCHOLARSHIP SHOOT-OUT’S “ELITE 12”
Plus, MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development Ladder to sponsor its largest award
LAKEVILLE, Conn.
Skip Barber Racing announced the names of the 12 karters who, based on their accomplishments, assessed potential and other attributes, have won scholarship invitations to the 11th annual Skip Barber Karting Shoot-out, January 31 – February 1-3, 2008, at Sebring International Raceway. By virtue of being selected, each of the 12 talented drivers has been awarded a scholarship covering the cost of a Skip Barber Three Day Racing School, the completion of which is required in order to enter the Shoot-out.
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December 12, 2007 9:27 PM
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. To download the application go to http://www.worldkarting.com/downloads/temp/WKA-D4D_application.pdf. For further information on the program go to http://www.drivefordiversity.com.
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November 28, 2007 10:43 PM
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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August 13, 2007 10:27 PM
Vetter Sales & Service To Give Away Polaris All Terrain Vehicle At I-90 Speedway
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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June 27, 2007 9:27 PM
Mazda Offers Discounts To WKA Members
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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June 20, 2007 6:44 AM
Grindell Sweeps Yamaha Classes At Elite Karting Road Race Grand Nationals
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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June 13, 2007 11:27 PM
Comp Cams Grand Nationals Crowns
5 Double Grand National Champions
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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June 7, 2007 9:21 PM
RACERSITES.com Grand Nationals At USA International Raceway, June 15 - 17
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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June 6, 2007 7:31 AM
ARC Racing Offering Contingency At Elite Karting Road Race Grand Nationals
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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May 25, 2007 9:05 PM
ZACH BEARD AND FIRST KART USA TO APPEAR AT 91ST INDIANAPOLIS 500
News From David Powers Motorsports
PITTSBORO, Ind. (May 25, 2007)
On the heels of a successful outing at last weekend’s Stars of Karting event at New Castle (Ind.) Motorsports Park, second generation racer Zach Beard and his First Kart USA team will appear at storied Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500.
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May 17, 2007 9:52 PM
WKA Moving Forward
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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May 16, 2007 10:17 PM
WKA Further Opens Lines Of Communication With Membership
With customer relations first and foremost, WKA has added a new web service called, “Ask WKA”.
Communication with the membership is critical to understanding the needs of the organization while addressing concerns and solving problems. The goal of this service is to maintain an open line of communication with the WKA membership.
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April 19, 2007 9:21 PM
MRP To Host Zoom Zoom Nationals, May 4 – 6
There’s still time to pre-register for Race 2 of the George Kugler Manufacturer’s Cup Series presented by Bridgestone.
Event and entry information is available by clicking here. Hurry… the deadline for pre-registration is Wednesday, April 25th. At track registration will open at 7am on Friday, May 4th.
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April 6, 2007 9:19 PM
WKA Board of Trustees Add Kid Kart Class To Manufacturer’s Cup Series
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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Northeast Speedway Pavement Series Divisional Postponed
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.
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March 29, 2007 9:19 PM
Daytona USA To Offer Special Rates For Horstman Gold Cup Racers
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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March 27, 2007 9:23 PM
WKA 2006 Hall Of Fame Inductees
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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March 14, 2007 7:31 AM
WKA Concludes A Month Of Celebrating
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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March 7, 2007 8:29 PM
WKA & Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series To Remember A Friend
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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March 1, 2007 9:59 PM
WKA Opens TaG Class to New Engines
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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Updated Tire Rules for Speedway Pavement Series
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. Click here for the updates and suggestions from the JTR Eagle.
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