WEEDSPORT, NY (September 21, 2026) – Due to inclement weather on Sunday, September 20, the James Shutts Memorial PRO 390 special will now join Weedsport Kartway’s Octoberfest on Saturday, October 17.
The complete purse and format for the $1,022 to win JSM PRO 390 main will now slide to October 17 joining PRO Clone 375 at $500 to win, as well as $100 to win PRO mains for Green, Purple and Blue Clone.
The day’s action will also feature track championship finales in all points classes including Jr. Red Clone, Jr. Green Clone, Jr. Purple Clone, Jr. Blue Clone, Clone Light, Clone Heavy and Clone Super Heavy with championship leather jackets on the line, presented by Independent Pizzeria and Infinit Technology Solutions.
Rookie Red Clone will also return to the weekly lineup, with FREE driver entry.
Pit gates will open on October 17 at 8:30 a.m. with the driver’s meeting set for 10:30 a.m. and hot laps at 11 a.m. Qualifying will begin at approximately Noon. Rookie Red Clone and Jr. Red Clone will qualify through heat races, while all other classes will time trial.
Further questions in regards to the 2026 Weedsport Kartway season can be directed to Bob Thurston via email at bob@weedsportspeedway.com.
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Saturday, October 17 – Octoberfest (Rain Date: October 18)
Rookie Red Clone
Points Races (7 classes)
PRO Green, Purple, Blue $100 to win
PRO 375 $500 to win
PRO 390 $1,022 to win
Points Classes:
Jr. Red Clone (5-8 yrs. old, 225 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
Jr. Green Clone (7-10 yrs. old, 250 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
Jr. Purple Clone (9-13 yrs. old, 275 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
Jr. Blue Clone (12-15 yrs. old, 310 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
PRO Classes:
PRO Jr. Green Clone (7-10 yrs. old, 250 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
PRO Jr. Purple Clone (9-13 yrs. old, 275 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
PRO Jr. Blue Clone (12-15 yrs. old, 310 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
PRO Clone 375 (15 & up, 375 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
PRO Clone 390 (15 & up, 390 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
Rookie Class:
Rookie Jr. Red Clone (4-7 yrs. old, 225 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch, 14-58 Gear Rule
All regular Weedsport classes will compete using the Burris 33A tire.
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.