2023 Points Race 8: OVKA Memorial Championship Race

Our next race is the Annual OVKA Memorial Championship Race, honoring all of those who created and developed the Ohio Valley Karting Association into one of the longest-running go-kart clubs in the country, over our 59 year history!

The “Champ Race” runs on the Original G&J Kartway “A” Track Configuration and follows a unique 2-day format, including special Qualifying format, a Heat Race, and a Feature Race that awards Trophies & Plaques, as well as an at-track catered dinner & family-fun festival:

SATURDAY July 22
Gates Open: 10:00 am
Class Warmups (2 Rounds) 11:30 pm
Driver’s Meeting 2:30
Special Qualifying (2 hot laps ONLY) 3:00 pm
Mechanics & Powderpuff Fun Races to follow qualifying
Club Dinner 6:00 pm
Family Fun Festival 7:00 pm
Fireworks at Dark

SUNDAY July 23
Gates Open: 7:00 am
Class Warmups (1 Round, optional if Qualified): 8:45 am
Qualifying (1 hot lap only, only if not already Qualified) 10:30 am
Driver’s Meeting 11:15 am
Heat Races
Feature Races

NOTES FOR ALL MEMBERS AND VISITING RACERS:
We will be performing Safety Pre-Tech Inspections on ALL KARTS for the Champ Race, INCLUDING REGULAR 2023 MEMBERS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY UNDERGONE INSPECTION. Please review the OVKA RULE BOOK as well as the Example Pre-Tech Inspection Form before the event. (Rules regarding lead weight mounting will be strictly enforced; please confirm that your washer & bolt sizes meet OVKA required minimums, and ensure all weights over 7lbs have at least TWO bolts!)