WKA Manufacturer's Cup

David Armstrong · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2001 5:59 am Post subject: WKA Manufacturer's Cup

I heard over the weekend, through a most of the time reliable source, that the WKA Manufacturer'S Cup usually held in Jacksonville during December Kart Week won't be there this year (2001). It will be held at the track in Ocala Florida.

Anybody out there heard the same?

Nick Weil · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2001 6:28 am Post subject: WKA Manufacturer's Cup

I don't see that WKA has made an Official announcement but it looks to be a done deal by the website for Ocala. See for your self...
www.ocalagranprix.com

Nick Weil

Gary Osterholt · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 2769

It's official by WKA.

On the WKA site they have the 2002 Schedule up.

WKA Site

Then just click the drop down box on the top right and scroll to the bottom for '02 Schedule.

Gary O

Jamie Webb · Joined: 30 Aug 2001 Posts: 584

Ocala is a nice track. I think it needs a lot of work before the Man. Cup. Mostly in the parking area. There will have to be something done about the grid and track exit area.

Just my opinion
Jamie

p.s. the server must be down for the track.

John Wehrheim · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2001 8:28 am Post subject: WKA Manufacturer's Cup

We all know, nothing is official until it happens. Anything can be changed, anytime.
I just went on the WKA site and there is no mention of 2002 tracks or dates.
Lets hold tight til the Fat Lady Sings.

[ September 12, 2001: Message edited by: John Wehrheim ]

Gary Osterholt · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 2769

John,

It is on the WKA Site. You just have to look for it.

Here is a direct Copy/Paste from the site

2002 WKA NATIONAL EVENT CALENDAR
(TENTATIVE)
ALL PUBLISHED DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
9.5.01

* indicates Bonus Points race

George Kugler Manufacturer's Cup Series presented by Bridgestone
(count best 3 of 4 races)
Dec 28 - 30 Ocala Grand Prix, Ocala, FL World Championships
March 8 - 10 Lowe's Motor Speedway, Concord, NC Winter Nationals
July 12 - 14 South Bend Raceway Park, South Bend, IN Summer Nationals
August 16 - 18 *Badger Raceway, Dousman, WI Grand Nationals

You can find this on the WKA Website. I listed the site above. I also listed how to find it. Click on the drop down box on the top right part of the screen. Scroll drop to "'02 Schedules" It's right there.

Gary Osterholt

Gary Osterholt · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 2769

John,

I think the problem with WKA is that they have so many "Master Tracks"

You know one race a year will always be at Charlotte. That's a given.

If it a 4 race series, that leaves 3 lefted to be picked from. One of the 3 will be in Florida. So you have to pick either Jacksonville or Ocala. Hard choice, both great tracks in my eyes.

So you only have 2 tracks lefted. Here is a list of tracks in the midwest to choice from. Norway, South Bend, Dousman, Road America, Camden(personal favorite), and East Lansing

The last 2 races should be in the midwest. If they expand the series to 5 races total. The last 3 races should be in the midwest.

So in total you have about 6 tracks, all having "Master Track Ranking" fighting for 2 or 3 race dates. Not every track is going to get a race, but I do think they need to switch them up a little.

At least that's all my opinion.

Gary Osterholt
www.garyosterholt.com

[ September 12, 2001: Message edited by: Gary Osterholt ]

Gary Osterholt · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 2769

quote:
Originally posted by Joe Klenotich:
Gary -- as usual you are more than helpful; I don't know about anyone else but I find the WKA website --I'm looking for a word, here--tedious--maybe; anyway it's less than friendly and way too busy; less motion and more simplicity. Like Ekarting!

Joe,

Thanks, I agree about the WKA site. But I'm here at school in class, bored of my butt. So was I to find it.

Also are you guys coming down to either Jacksonville or Ocala this December?

Gary Osterholt

John Wehrheim · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2001 11:32 am Post subject: WKA Manufacturer's Cup

We plan to race Ocala at the end of Sept. We will race again at Jacksonville soon

[ September 12, 2001: Message edited by: John Wehrheim ]

Gary Osterholt · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 2769

John,

What's the date of the Ocala race, I might come too.

Gary O.

Chris Wehrheim · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2001 4:11 pm Post subject: WKA Manufacturer's Cup

I believe it is the last weekend in September, but I don;t know if it includes shifters. It may only be 2 and 4 cycle. We may run Yamaha Lite and Yamaha Y

Joe Klenotich · Joined: 30 Jul 2001 Posts: 52 Location: Lombard IL

Gary -- as usual you are more than helpful; I don't know about anyone else but I find the WKA website --I'm looking for a word, here--tedious--maybe; anyway it's less than friendly and way too busy; less motion and more simplicity. Like Ekarting!

John Wehrheim · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2001 10:37 pm Post subject: WKA Manufacturer's Cup

Thanks Gary:
Well I wonder what happened to the 5 race series vs. the 4. Last I heard, most everyone wanted a 5 race series. Why are we still going back to the small tracks. I understand WKA has a Master Track program, but why can't we go to the new Briggs and Stratton Motorsports Complex or Norway. Many of us are getting tired of the small old tracks. They are nice tracks, but are getting boring.