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World Karting Association launches A-Maxx Racing WKA eSports Series Presented by Summit Racing Equipment
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Giovanni Mele
22 April 2020



Keeping up with the changing times in our world, the World Karting Association is pleased to announce the A-Maxx Racing WKA eSports Series Presented by Summit Racing Equipment. Set to go green on April 27th, WKA racers will have the opportunity to compete in a five-race series via the popular iRacing platform and pilot a Skip Barber F2000 car on familiar WKA road racecourses. Races will take place at 8:00pm EST each Monday evening and run through to May 25th.




"WKA has been looking into eSports for a while, and this short break we have all had from racing gave everyone a little more motivation to accelerate the efforts to get something going," explained Kevin Williams. "We didn't want to re-invent the wheel, but merely provide a platform for WKA racers to keep their skills sharp in a friendly, competitive environment, with real prizes. Special thanks to the WKA Team for making this happen quickly, and our amazing partners, Summit Racing Equipment, A-Maxx Racing, Fast Kart Supply, and the Bennett Family."


"For anyone that knows me, my passion is working with kids and growing our sport. With the situation going on throughout the United States and the world, it makes the whole situation of working closely with others all but impossible," explained Charles Maxwell of A-Maxx Racing. "I am glad for the opportunity WKA has put forth and having my company play just a small part in it. This is just a speed bump in our 2020 efforts but hopefully we can return back to the track soon and in droves to help support karting."


A-Maxx Racing WKA eSports Series Presented by Summit Racing Equipment Schedule:


April 27 - Race 1 - Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval

Prizes:

1st - WD40

2nd - 219 or 35 Chain

3rd - Spark Plugs


May 4 - Race 2 - Daytona International Speedway Road Course

Prizes:

1st - Brake Clean

2nd - 219 or 35 Chain

3rd - Spark Plugs


May 11 - Race 3 - Road America

Prizes:

1st - Motul Oil

2nd - 219 or 35 Chain

3rd - Spark Plugs


May 18 - Race 4 - Sebring International Raceway

Prizes:

1st - Sunoco 110

2nd - 219 or 35 Chain

3rd - Spark Plugs


May 25 - Race 5 - Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Prizes:

1st - Kart Cover

2nd - 219 or 35 Chain

3rd - Spark Plugs

Weekly Prizes provided by A-Maxx Racing and Fast Kart Supply


The A-Maxx Racing WKA eSports Series Presented by Summit Racing Equipment will run a twenty-minute open practice for all competitors, five-minute qualifying and a main event where laps will be calculated by course distance. Competitors are free to practice throughout the week leading up to the race day as much or as little as they like.


Series Champion Prizes:

Champion - Arrive and Drive Package for Daytona Kartweek 2020 (chassis and support, no motor), provided by A-Maxx Racing and Intrepid USA, plus an entry for the event, provided by WKA and $25 cash.

2nd - 2020 WKA Daytona Kartweek Entry, provided by WKA and $15 cash.

3rd - One-set of Bridgestone Tires, provided by Grand Products and $10 cash.

Cash prizes provided by the Bennett Family


The entry fee for each A-Maxx Racing WKA eSports Series Presented by Summit Racing Equipment race is only $10 per driver through online entry and can be completed HERE. After the competitor enters through WKA, they will be provided an iRacing link to sign up for the race. Upon entering the iRacing platform, please search for World Karting in the League Directory. Registration closes at 5pm EST each night of each race.


Races will be officiated and broadcasted on both the WKA Facebook page and via iRacing as well as WKA's newest social media platform, Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/worldkartingassn.


Williams added, "We look forward to seeing you all in the virtual racing world."


For more information on the World Karting Association, please contact WKA at [email protected] or www.worldkarting.com.

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