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Thursday, 17 November 2011 00:00 |
 The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals XV is underway outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The 15th edition of the series primer event has welcomed a record number of drivers, record number of entries (528), with a record purse of over $120,000 to be handed out after SuperSunday.
Teams made their way to Vegas beginning over the weekend with the first official sessions on-track starting Wednesday. For two days, the 11 categories were split into two groups - five taking part in the morning and six in the evening hours. In total, they received eight seven-minute sessions to prepare for battle Friday thru Sunday.
The first few major bits of news came early. During the morning sessions, KZ2 driver Matthew Di Leo (Praga) was involved in a single-kart incident that put him head on into one of the water barriers outlining the track. What appears to be a mechanical failure with the throttle system resulted in two fractured wrists, broken right heel, a few broken fingers and a concussion. He’s staying in a Las Vegas hospital for now with updates still coming from his family. EKN would like to send our well-wishes to Matthew in his road to recovery.
A major event unfolded that forced changes in the schedule. A large shipment of engines from the French engine shop Tec-Sav was stuck in customs. Nearly 50 engines were kept there after improper paper work kept them there. The problem forced competitors in KZ2 and G1 to adapt and change plans, some sharing engines. That put SKUSA in a position to change up the schedule for Sunday around because of the problem, putting KZ2 first on the schedule rather than later in the day close to G1. Mid-Thursday, the shipment was cleared and finally made its way to Las Vegas.
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Wednesday, 16 November 2011 23:01 |
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We have made a slight modification to the running order of the morning group and the order of mains on Super Sunday. KZ2 has been moved in front of TaG Cadet on the schedule for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Super Sunday KZ2 will warm up first and have their final first. You can view the adjusted schedule HERE. They will be available at registration in the morning. |
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Wednesday, 16 November 2011 09:19 |
It was announced today at World Speed headquarters that they would be supporting the 2011 SKUSA SuperNationals XV. World Speed first supported the SuperNationals in 2001, when Scott Speed was awarded a formula car test for winning in Super Pro 125.
This year two FormulaSPEED2.0 tests will be awarded. The first one will be to the S4 class winner, and a second test will be awarded to an S4 'racer at large.' “Up to eighty drivers are expected to be participating in this class, so we expect to see some great racing action,” noted World Speed President Telo Stewart. The tests will take place at Infineon Raceway.
The World Speed Motorsports Rising Star Awards have been helping racers move up the open wheel racing ladder for years. The award includes a free test with World Speed, and is presented to up and coming racers. Many of the past winners of the award have gone on to great successes in racing. In addition to Scott Speed past winners have included Joey Hand, Sage Karam, Joel Miller, Cole Whitt, Brad Coleman, Michael McDowell, Neil Alberico, and Conor Daly. This season's World Speed Motorsports Rising Star Award winners will include the Bondurant Formula Mazda champion and vice-champion, two karters from the Red Line Oil Karting Championship, and two karters from the SuperNationals S4 class.
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Tuesday, 15 November 2011 17:37 |
SKUSA SuperNationals XV has secured strategic sponsorship with GoPro, the world’s most versatile camera. SuperNationals XV, hosted at The Rio All-Suites Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 16-20 attracts the world’s top competitors in the kart racing industry along with motorsport’s premier drivers like Formula 1 Champions and Indy 500 winners.
“GoPro’s versatility has enabled it to lead the market in documenting more sports than any other camera in its class and is always looking to partner with top ranked athletes, leagues and events across a wide variety of sports. GoPro recognized SuperNationals as a great opportunity to team up with as it offers one of the most prestigious karting events in the world,” commented GoPro Motorsports Marketing Manager, Rod Rojas.
With GoPro’s support, SKUSA will award 11 GoPro HD HERO2 Motorsport Edition camera kits to a ‘Hard Charger’, the driver in each class who most improves his position from the start of the main event to the checkered flag. Just introduced, the HD HERO2 Motorsports Edition,is ideal for capturing onboard footage while working through the field. Additionally, SKUSA’s production team will be capturing footage throughout the entire event with GoPro products. “GoPro’s support is tremendous and we’re happy to have them as a partner. Their cameras are awesome and will be great to get them onboard SKUSA competitors,” noted SKUSA president, Tom Kutscher.
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Tuesday, 15 November 2011 10:31 |
SKUSA is proud to have Skip Barber Racing School partner with the SuperNationals XV, hosted at The Rio All-Suites Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada November 16-20. Skip Barber Racing School has stepped up to award two 3-Day Racing Schools to the winners of S2 and TaG Junior categories to be used at any of their facilities around the country.
“Skip Barber Racing School is has long been known as the place to receive proper training in a race car. Pairing it with the S2 category and TaG Junior is an ideal fit for drivers on the brink of their racing career” explained SKUSA principal Tom Kutscher.
In addition to awarding the 3-Day Racing Schools, Skip Barber Racing School will be onsite at the event discussing the different opportunities with the school. Skip Barber Racing School has long been the breeding ground of champions hosting racing schools, corporate programs and most notably to the karting industry, the Annual Karting Scholarship Shootout. With SuperNationals XV, it is the start of a strong partnership between SKUSA and Skip Barber Racing School.
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