WEEDSPORT, NY (Mah 14, 2025) – Weedsport Kartway’s 2025 season continues this Sunday, May 18 with the annual running of Kart Cup, featuring a $1,500 to win main event for PRO Clone 375 racers.
A total of 12 classes will compete on Sunday, across points and PRO divisions.
Racers in Jr. Red Clone, Jr. Green Clone, Jr. Purple Clone, Jr. Blue Clone, Clone Light, Clone Heavy and Clone Super Heavy will see their races for Weedsport track titles continue, as four PRO divisions will also be in action.
Current championship points leaders include Harloe Russell (Red), Eli Reid (Green), Mason Sharts (Purple), Joey Surman (Blue), Tanner Emmons (Clone Light and Heavy) and Trent Smith (Clone Super Heavy).
Pit gates will open on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. with a required driver’s meeting at 10:30 a.m., hot laps at 11 a.m. and qualifying beginning at Noon.
Online pre-registration for the weekend is currently available via the Kart Pass App. Day of registration will also be permitted.
Points class pre-entry is set at $35 with PRO Jr. pre-entry set at $40. PRO Clone 375 pre-registration is $65.
The Wight Lightning Racing Rookie Red Clone class will have a free entry fee all weekend.
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Sunday, May 18 – Kart Cup
Points Races (7 classes), PLUS Rookie Red Clone
PRO Green, Purple, Blue
PRO Clone 375 $1,500 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.