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Luca Mars was named winner in the X30 Senior class, earning his first Pro Tour victory in the category (Photo: EKN)
The opening weekend of the 2020 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour is at the halfway point with the completion of Saturday’s Round Two action at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Perfect weather conditions greeted the competitors at the New Castle, Indiana facility and the eight race groups including 12 categories.
The X30 Senior field put on another great show in what looked to be the first time a female driver won on the SKUSA Pro Tour. Ashley Rogero (Nitro / Kosmic) and Hannah Greenemeier (RPG / Kosmic) fought at the front of the Prefinal with Rogero making a slight mistake on the final circuit and Greenemeier earning the win. Issues on the opening circuit of the main event dropped Hannah back in the pack, allowing Will Power Kart drivers Braden Eves, Arias Deukmedjian and Phillip Arscott to control the top spot. Senior rookies Bryson Morris (RPG / Kosmic) and Luca Mars (SCR / Redspeed) joined the fight at the front in addition to four-time champion Ryan Norberg (RPG / Kosmic). Mars came away with the top spot at the end, leading on the final circuit. Eves put himself into second to pressure Mars. Heading into I-70 corner, Mars ran defensive and Eves took the high line. He held it all the way around the entire turn to beat Mars to the exit point. Eves held on at the checkered flag for the provisional victory. A pushback bumper penalty took the win away, dropping him to sixth. That promoted Mars to the top of the podium for his first victory. Deukmedjian was classified second with Norberg in third. Morris was fourth with Canadian Thomas Nepveu (PSL / Birel ART) classified fifth after Brandon Jarsocrak (MDR / Kosmic) suffered a pushback bumper penalty, dropping him to ninth. Read full story on eKartingNews.com |
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With the historical 25th edition of the SKUSA SuperNationals taking place this November, SKUSA are pleased to confirm what can only be described as an absolutely epic purse and prize package. To coincide with the 25th annual race, SKUSA have announced that both the Pro Shifter class as well as the X30 senior race will be competing each for a massive $25,000 purse. The breakdown is as follows for each respective class:
For BOTH X30 Senior and Pro Shifter
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$15,000 to Win
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$5,000 for 2nd
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$2,500 for 3rd
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$1,500 for 4th
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$1,000 for 5th
“Racing has never been inexpensive, and this is not lost on me,” explained SKUSA’s principal Tom Kutscher. “I realize now more than ever people are spending large amounts of money to compete at a high level. To commemorate our 25th SuperNationals and arguably our biggest race ever, we wanted to offer something legendary for this year’s event. We are pleased to offer a truly professional purse to both our flagship classes.”
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Four-time SKUSA Pro Tour champion Ryan Norberg added another victory with the triumph in X30 Senior (Photo: DromoPhotos.com)
The fifth round of the California ProKart Challenge was contested on September 7-8 at the home of the Santa Maria Karting Association. The two-day event for the Superkarts! USA regional program took to the 7/10-mile ‘Nationals’ configuration. Despite some dust storms throughout the weekend, the weather was dry and sunny, allowing the 15 categories to continue their championship chases.
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Superkarts! USA today announced an exciting partnership and contingency prize package in partnership with 2x F1 World Champion and 2x Indy 500 champion, Emerson Fittipaldi. The promotion will see SKUSA partner with the Brazilian superstar’s signature forged wheel line, Fittipaldi Wheels, to see (2) sets given away to SKUSA Winter Series pro class champions.
The ever popular IAME X30 senior class and the Honda shifter S1 class champions will both receive their choice of (1) set of Fittipaldi wheels for winning the inaugural SKUSA Winter Series championship. The winner will have their choice of selecting style, size, and fitment upon winning the series championship, subject to stock and availability.
“This is an exciting promotion, and an exciting name to be affiliated with,” explained SKUSA president Tom Kutscher. “Emerson’s resume is well known. He is without a doubt one of the most successful racing drivers to have ever done it. It’s no secret he’s found a new interest with his son racing karts and we couldn’t be more proud to find a way to partner with him and his wheel company.”
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Bryson Morris scored his first Pro Tour victory in X30 Senior (Photo: EKN)
The Superkarts! USA waited roughly five months before the 2020 season could officially begin. The COVID-19 pandemic struck as the WinterNationals were set to begin in New Orleans, cancelling the event the day it began. The unusual situation has put the all-in format for the championship with all six rounds to be contested at the New Castle Motorsports Park in 10 days. Friday was the opening round on the ‘Super Mile’ course at the New Castle, Indiana facility. Qualifying, Prefinal and Final conducted for the eight race groups and 12 categories on Friday, setting the stage for the championship chase ahead. Read full story on eKartingNews.com |
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