VERNON, NY – Much like the rest of the season at the Utica-Rome Speedway, Mother Nature got the first of three planned go-kart events at the Utica-Rome Kartway back in May.  This coming Sunday, June 30, speedway officials are ready to bring the small-cars to the venue with the next event planned for July 14.

There are 11 different divisions slated for competition for the opening of the Utica-Rome Kartway for the 2019 racing season.

Kids divisions scheduled for Sunday include: Jr. Red Clone (5-7 yrs., 225 lbs.), Jr. Green Clone (7-9 yrs., 250 lbs.), Jr. Purple Clone (9-13 yrs., 275 lbs.), Jr. Blue Clone (12-15 yrs., 300 lbs.), Jr. II Flathead (12-15 yrs, 285 lbs) and Jr. lll Flathead (12-15 yes, 300 lbs).

These divisions are a $15 entry fee with trophies on the line in each division.

The adult classes scheduled to hit the track this Sunday are: Clone 340 (15 & up), Clone 375 (15 & up), Clone 400 (15 & up, Driver 190 lbs. with gear), Sr. Winged Champ (16 & up) and Sr. Flathead 375 (15 & up).

These divisions are $25 each to register with a payback of 80% of entry fees in each division.

Drivers will draw for starting positions in their heat race with a heads up start from the heats lining up the feature events.

Pit gates for the Utica-Rome Kartway open at 10 am with hot laps slated for Noon.  Racing action will get underway promptly at 1 pm.  Admission is $15.

Full rules and information about the Kartway can be found on our website at www.uticaromespeedway.com.  You can also check out Facebook at Utica-Rome Speedway or find us on Twitter @UR_Speedway.