WEEDSPORT, NY (June 16, 2025) – Summer is on the doorstep and Weedsport Kartway is ready to wave the green flag this Sunday, June 22 for the Pencils Down Showdown.
A total of 12 classes will compete on Sunday including Rookie Red Clone, Jr. Red Clone, Jr. Green Clone, Jr. Purple Clone, Jr. Blue Clone, Clone Light, Clone Heavy, Clone Super Heavy, as well as PRO Green Clone, PRO Purple Clone, PRO Blue Clone and PRO Clone 375.
The featured PRO Clone 375 division will compete for a winner’s share of $1,000.
Pre-registration is currently open online via the Kart Pass app, or by calling the speedway office at (315) 834-3067.
Pre-registration fees are $35 for points classes, $40 for Jr. PRO and $60 for PRO Clone 375.
The Wight Lightning Racing Rookie Red Clone class will have a free entry fee.
Pit gates will open on Sunday at 8:30 a.m., with the drivers meeting slated for 10:30 a.m., hot laps at 11 a.m. and qualifying at Noon.
This Sunday’s event will mark the third race of the season for the Slack Karts Super Kart Series, presented by Infinit Technology Solutions, Independent Pizzeria and Burris Racing Tire. Current championship points leaders include Harloe Russell (Jr. Red), Eli Reid (Jr. Green), Mason Sharts (Jr. Purple), Joey Surman (Jr. Blue), Trent Smith (Clone Super Heavy), as well as Tanner Emmons and Seth Whitney, who are each tied in Clone Light and Clone Heavy.
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Sunday, June 22 – Pencils Down Showdown
Points Races (7 classes), PLUS Rookie Red Clone
PRO Green, Purple, Blue
PRO Clone 375 $1,000 to win
Gates Open: 8:30 a.m.
Hot Laps: 11 a.m.
Qualifying: Noon
Points Classes:
Wallace Racing Promotions Jr. Red Clone (5-8 yrs. old, 225 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
DKMP Jr. Green Clone (7-10 yrs. old, 250 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
NYS Indoor Kart Championships Jr. Purple Clone (9-13 yrs. old, 275 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
SUBLMTD Jr. Blue Clone (12-15 yrs. old, 310 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
Tredway Speed Shop Clone Light (15 & up, 340 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux Clone Heavy (15 & up, 375 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
Dig Race Products 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
Rookie Class:
Wight Lightning Racing Rookie Red Clone (4-7 yrs. old, 225 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch, 14-58 Gear Rule
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.