WEEDSPORT, NY (December 20, 2022) – Weedsport Kartway members will be eligible for a little extra in 2023, thanks to a renewed partnership with Burris Racing Tire for the upcoming Slack Karts Super Kart Series at The Short Port.
Competitors that register and pay the $50 Weedsport Kartway membership fee prior to the first event of the Slack Karts Super Kart Series on Saturday, April 29, could win a full set of Burris Racing Tires during the first five events of the season.
In total, 14 sets of Burris Racing Tires will be distributed to member teams prior to the start of the James Shutts Memorial event at Weedsport on Sunday, September 17.
“We’re proud to work alongside Burris once again in 2023 and believe this program will be a nice way to give back to teams during the year,” said Weedsport Speedway promoter, Jimmy Phelps.
This year’s Burris Racing Tire giveaways will take place during the driver’s meeting of the first five events of the season held on April 29-30, June 11, July 23, and September 17. A minimum of two drawings will take place at each race meet, with one drawing reserved for junior members and a second for senior members. Drivers must be present during the driver’s meeting to collect their tires. Member registration will open online after the first of the year.
The opening Spring Meltdown Weekend on April 29-30 will see a total of eight giveaway drawings held, four each day, to help teams get a jump start on the 2023 season.
Established in 1976, Burris Racing Tire’s headquarters resides in Huntington Beach, CA, and is packed full of karting tires, wheels, oils, starters, safety equipment, engine mounts, and much more. With all Burris tires made in the USA, Burris takes pride in their tires providing superior repeatability, while helping tracks to keep the economics of the sport in check and their racers coming back.
To learn more about Burris Racing Tire, or to order products, visit online at www.burrisracing.com.
Aside from the Burris Racing Tire giveaways, Slack Karts will once again present a brand new Slack Pursuit Chassis to one lucky Weedsport Kartway member at season’s end. The new kart will be presented to a Kartway member that attends all seven events on the Slack Karts Super Kart Series trail.
More specific details on Weedsport’s 2023 schedule will be announced in the coming weeks. All classes will still utilize AKRA Clone guidelines for the coming season, as well as Burris 33 tires.
Visit www.weedsportspeedway.com or follow Weedsport Kartway via Facebook at www.facebook.com/weedsportkartway and Twitter @WeedsportSpdwy for more information.
2023 Weedsport Kartway Slack Karts Super Kart Series Schedule
Saturday, April 29 – Slack Karts Super Kart Series ‘Spring Meltdown’
Burris Racing Tire Giveaway | (4) Sets
Points Races (8 classes)
Kartway Klash for Clone 360 $150 to win
PRO Clone Super Heavy $250 to win
PRO Clone 360 $1,000 to win
Sunday, April 30 – Slack Karts Super Kart Series ‘Spring Meltdown’
Burris Racing Tire Giveaway | (4) Sets
Points Races (8 classes)
PRO Jr. Unrestricted $250 to win
PRO Clone 360 $2,000 to win
Sunday, June 11 – Slack Karts Super Kart Series ‘Kart Cup’
Burris Racing Tire Giveaway | (2) Sets
Points Races (8 classes)
$1,500 PRO Clone 360 Twin 20’s ($500 to win each, $500 to overall winner)
Sunday, July 23 – Slack Karts Super Kart Series ‘Summer Nationals’
Burris Racing Tire Giveaway | (2) Sets
Points Races (8 classes)
PRO Clone 360 $1,500 to win
Sunday, September 17 – Slack Karts Super Kart Series ‘James Shutts Memorial’
Burris Racing Tire Giveaway | (2) Sets
Points Races (8 classes)
PRO Clone 360 $1,000 to win
PRO Clone Super Heavy $1,022 to win
Saturday, October 14 – Slack Karts Super Kart Series ‘Octoberfest’
Points Races (8 classes)
PRO Blue Clone $250 to win
NYS Clone Invitational $500 to win
PRO Clone 360 $1,000 to win
Sunday, October 15 – Slack Karts Super Kart Series ‘Octoberfest’
Points Races (8 classes)
PRO Jr. Unrestricted $500 to win
PRO Clone Super Heavy $500 to win
PRO Clone 360 $2,000 to win
Points Classes:
Jr. Red Clone (5-7 yrs. old, 225 lbs.) – Small Pipe, Drum Clutch
Jr. Green Clone (7-9 yrs. old, 250 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Drum Clutch
Jr. Purple Clone (9-13 yrs. old, 275 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Drum Clutch
Jr. Blue Clone (12-15 yrs. old, 310 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Drum Clutch
Jr. Unrestricted (13-15 yrs. old, 325 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
Clone Light (15 & up, 340 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
Clone Heavy (15 & up, 375 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
Clone Super Heavy (15 & up, Driver 200 lbs. w/gear – overall 400 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
About Weedsport Speedway: Officially opened for the first time on July 24, 1955 – the Weedsport Speedway 3/8 mile dirt oval has produced a legendary list of drivers and champions including Will Cagle, Danny Johnson, Bob McCreadie, Alan Johnson, Jack Johnson, and Dave Lape to name a few. In 2018, Weedsport introduced the all-new Weedsport Kartway, just outside of the Speedway’s main pit area, to begin to foster the next generation of racers, crew members, and race fans. Couple the racing with state-of-the-art camping and track amenities, unmatched on-site television production capabilities, plus the ability for large-scale concert productions and Weedsport is one of the marquee entertainment venues in the country.
Sources: WeedsportSpeedway.com