WEEDSPORT, NY (March 5, 2025) – Weedsport Kartway is proud to welcome back Burris Racing Tire as the official tire of the kartway for 2025.
The Burris Racing 33 will once again be the mandated tire in all classes and members will again have an opportunity to win one of 14 full sets of tires provided by Burris this season. During the first seven events of the Weedsport calendar, one junior member and one senior member will be drawn at random during the drivers meeting to receive a set of Burris tires.
Two sets of tires will be drawn for giveaways on April 26, April 27, May 18, June 22, July 13, August 24 and September 14.
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.
Weedsport Kartway’s 2025 season will open on April 25-27 with Spring Meltdown Weekend. A Friday night open practice will be held on April 25 before two consecutive days of racing fill the remainder of the weekend.
Visit www.weedsportspeedway.com or follow Weedsport Kartway via Facebook at www.facebook.com/weedsportkartway and X, formerly Twitter, @WeedsportSpdwy for more information.
2025 Weedsport Kartway Slack Karts Super Kart Series Schedule
(Wight Lightning Racing Rookie Red Will Compete on All Race Days)
Friday, April 25 – Spring Meltdown Weekend
Early Hauler Parking & Open Practice
Saturday, April 26 – Spring Meltdown Weekend
Points Races (7 classes)
PRO Green, Purple, Blue
PRO Clone 375 $1,000 to win
Sunday, April 27 – Spring Meltdown Weekend
Points Races (7 classes)
PRO Green, Purple, Blue
PRO Clone 375 $2,000 to win
Sunday, May 18 – Kart Cup
Points Races (7 classes)
PRO Green, Purple, Blue
PRO Clone 375 $1,500 to win
Sunday, June 22 – Pencils Down Showdown
Points Races (7 classes)
PRO Green, Purple, Blue
PRO Clone 375 $1,000 to win
Sunday, July 13 – Summer Nationals
Points Races (7 classes)
PRO Green, Purple, Blue
PRO Clone 375 $1,000 to win
Sunday, August 24 – Short Port Shootout
Points Races (7 classes)
PRO Green, Purple, Blue
PRO Clone 375 $1,000 to win
Sunday, September 14 – James Shutts Memorial
Points Races (7 classes)
PRO Green, Purple, Blue
PRO Clone 375 $1,000 to win
PRO Clone Super Heavy $1,222 to win
Friday, October 17 – Octoberfest Weekend
Early Hauler Parking & Open Practice
PRO Clone 375 ‘Hot Lap Hero’ – Quick Time Starts 5th in Sunday Finale
Saturday, October 18 – Octoberfest Weekend
Points Races (7 classes)
PRO Green, Purple, Blue
Burris Invitational $500 to win
PRO Clone 375 $1,000 to win
Sunday, October 19 – Octoberfest Weekend
Points Races (7 classes)
PRO Green, Purple, Blue
PRO Clone Super Heavy $500 to win
PRO Clone 375 $3,000 to win
Points Classes:
Wallace Racing Promotions Jr. Red Clone (5-8 yrs. old, 225 lbs.) – Big Pipe, Open Clutch
Dan Kapuscinski Motorsports Promotions 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
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.