In March, Briggs & Stratton announced the ‘Briggs Weekly Racing Series presented by RLV’ program for the grassroots Briggs LO206 racers across North America. The premise is to match up racers against other racers at tracks from the same state, the same region, and the entire continent. While Briggs presented the WRS to tracks all over the country, the ultimate responsibility was put on the racers to have their own track or club series sign up for program, and in return both the tracks and racers would receive a prizes at the end of the season, including many of the great products produced by Briggs & Stratton.

The format is simple. A racer must compete in the Senior or Masters LO206 category at ONE recognized Briggs WRS tracks or series, racing in at least eight events in the calendar year before November 1, all in accordance to the Briggs & Stratton rule set. Each track must be a sanctioned facility in good standing with WKA, IKF, NKA, TAG USA or AKRA. The Senior or Masters LO206 classes must follow the Briggs & Stratton factory rule set in its entirety with no exceptions (in Canada, the official ASN rule set). The track must submit a maximum of 11 race dates (including rain dates), and the final results within one week following said events.

Points are accumulated based on the first eight races attended, with the best seven of eight counted at the end of the season. Both Senior and Masters drivers compete head-to-head in the standings. Points are based on three categories:

Category 1 – Quantity of karts participating in the class. The scale is 1 point to 10 points, based on the number of karts. More than 10 karts is still 10 points.

Category 2 – Finishing position. First place equates to 10 points down to 10th place or above at 1 point.

Category 3 – Number of karts finished ahead of (maximum is 10 karts).

The three US regional winners and one Canadian champion will be crowned at the end of the season. Each champion will be awarded an 8,000-watt Briggs & Stratton Generator (worth $2,400). Second through fifth in each region receive a 3,000-watt PowerSmart Inverter Generator ($1,500 value). Sixth through eighth are awarded a 2,000-watt PowerSmart Inverter Generator ($699 value), while ninth and tenth will earn a 2,300psi Briggs & Stratton Brute Pressure Washer ($350 value).

The Top Track Award is based on the total points added together from the top 75 racers in each region. Each of the Top Track Award recipients in the four regions will be awarded $2,000 worth of Briggs & Stratton powered equipment for their facility. In total, over $50,000 will be awarded at the end of the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series presented by RLV.

For complete standings and information, visit briggswrs.com.

Midwest

The Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series presented by RLV was developed in the Midwest area, and now has become a North American success story in terms of growth and exposure for the sport of karting. The Midwest section of the Briggs WRS featured 12 tracks jumping on board for the inaugural program, as the Midwest Karting Association in Eau Claire, Wisconsin hosting the most drivers in the region with 34 drivers. The NOLA Motorsports Park facility, however, took home the Briggs WRS ‘Top Track’ award, which takes the top-50 finishers and calculates a total score to determine a winner. They receive $2,000 in Briggs powered product to improve their track infrastructure. For the drivers, the top-10 represent five facilities, including Concept Haulers Motor Speedway, Northland Region Karting Association in Minnesota, and the St. Louis Karting Association. The Mid-State Kart Club put four drivers in the top-10, including a perfect score by Ryan Cassity to earn the top position in the Midwest, and Overall for the Briggs Weekly Racing Series.

1. 

   Ryan Cassity

   Ryan Cassity
   Points: 203
   Track: Mid-State Kart Club
   Prize: Briggs & Stratton 8,000 Watt Generator

Age: 43
Hometown: Decatur, Illinois
Occupation: Engineer
Chassis: 2015 Coyote Wide Track
Sponsor: Coyote, Turner Racing Engines, G-Man Kartworks
Years Karting: 33
2015 Accomplishments: Mid-State Kart Club LO206 Champion, Briggs WRS Midwest and Overall Champion
2016 Goals: Continue racing both at the local and national level

2. 

   Greg Lacoste

   Greg Lacoste Jr.
   Points: 201
   Track: NOLA Motorsports Park
   Prize: P3000 PowerSmart Inverter Generator

Age: 31
Hometown: Slidell, Louisiana
Occupation: Mechanic
Chassis: 2000 Margay Brava 4
Sponsor: Commercial Marine Inc.
Years Karting: 27
2015 Accomplishments: NOLA Sprint Championships LO206 Champion (hold every track record for the 2015 season), Patented designs and created two essential parts for karting that makes time used at the track for more testing and less wrenching
2016 Goals: 1) My biggest goal for 2016 is to start coaching younger generations the fundamentals of karting. 2) Meet with parents, teachers and kids at elementary schools to try and promote our NOLA kart track and get more people involved in our karting community. 3) Bringing my patents to market to aid in funds to race upper levels of the sport.

3. 

   Logan Smith

   Logan Smith
   Points: 193
   Track: Concept Haulers Motor Speedway
   Prize: P3000 PowerSmart Inverter Generator

Age: 18
Hometown: St. Charles, Illinois
Occupation: High School Senior
Chassis: Arrow
Sponsor: Marcie and Scott Smith
Years Karting: 11
2015 Accomplishments: 1st – Concept Haulers Motor Speedway Championship (Second year in a row), Reset the all-time CHMS LO206 Track Record, 4th – Rock Island Grand Prix
2016 Goals: Win the Rock Island Grand Prix, win all the 206 Cup races I enter, start transition into cars.

4. 

   Dan Seaman

   Dan Seaman
   Points: 177
   Track: Concept Haulers Motor Speedway
   Prize: P3000 PowerSmart Inverter Generator

Age: 25
Hometown: Steamwood, Illinois
Occupation: Car Detail
Chassis: Coyote
Sponsor: None
Years Karting: 2
2015 Accomplishments: Raced in a traveling series
2016 Goals: Go faster

5. 

   David Cox

   David Cox
   Points: 173
   Track: Mid-State Kart Club
   Prize: P3000 PowerSmart Inverter Generator

Age: 30
Hometown: Monticello, Illinois
Occupation: Engineer
Chassis: Comet Eagle
Sponsor: Wife
Years Karting: 22
2015 Accomplishments: 3rd – Mid-State Kart Club, 5th – Briggs WRS Midwest standings
2016 Goals: This class has some of the toughest competition I have been a part of in years. In 2016, my goals are to WIN, have fun, and enjoy the time spent with friends and family. I’m looking forward to another great year in 2016, running Briggs LO206 in the Midwest.

6. 

   Jeff Scott

   Jeff Scott
   Points: 169
   Track: Mid-State Kart Club
   Prize: P2000 PowerSmart Inverter Generator

Age: 43
Hometown: Quincy, Illinois
Occupation: Owner – Family Fun Center
Chassis:1991 Emmick Monza (some modifications – still fast)
Sponsor: Powder Coat Plus, Unique Racing Engines, Denny Woodworth Attorney at Law, Scotties Fun Spot
Years Karting: 20
2015 Accomplishments: I-55 Series Challenge winner, 2nd – Mid-State Kart Club, was able to spend time at the track with my kids and didn’t spend a fortune on an engine builder).
2016 Goals: Looking to travel to other tracks in the Midwest for new circuits and new competitors. I love the Briggs WRS and thanks to Briggs for the motor program.

7. 

   Scott Griffin

   Scott Griffin
   Points: 165
   Track: NOLA Motorsports Park
   Prize: P2000 PowerSmart Inverter Generator

Age: 40
Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Occupation: Turbine Parts Specialist
Chassis: Razor
Sponsor: None
Years Karting: 1
2015 Accomplishments: Second place- NOLA Sprint Championships
2016 Goals: Beat Greg Lacoste Jr., that guy is fast!

8. 

   Ken Williams

   Ken Williams
   Points: 165
   Track: Mid-State Kart Club
   Prize: P2000 PowerSmart Inverter Generator

Age: 38
Hometown: High Ridge, Missouri
Occupation: Warehouse Manager
Chassis: Margay
Sponsor: Quality Transmission Service, Margay
Years Karting: 20
2015 Accomplishments: Top-five at Mid-State Kart Club and Gateway Kartplex, 3rd place in I-55 Series, top-10 in Briggs WRS Midwest points
2016 Goals: To continue to have fun racing karts, and try to race at some different tracks.

9. 

   Creig Olcott

   Creig Olcott
   Points: 160
   Track: Northland Region Karting Association
   Prize: Briggs & Stratton 2,300 PSK Brute Pressure Washer

Age: 38
Hometown: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Occupation: Airline Pilot
Chassis: Merlin
Sponsor: N/A
Years Karting: 8
2015 Accomplishments: Very successful season on a limited schedule
2016 Goals: Due to the lack of maintenance required on the LO206, I would like to spend more time grilling on Saturday nights at the track.

10. 

    Craig Pyatt

    Craig Pyatt
    Points: 151
    Track: St. Louis Karting Association
    Prize: Briggs & Stratton 2,300 PSK Brute Pressure Washer

Age: 56
Hometown: High Ridge, Missouri
Occupation: Construction Superintendent
Chassis: Razor Luxor
Sponsor: None
Years Karting: 10
2015 Accomplishments: Second place-LO206 Senior at SLKA
2016 Goals: To travel to other tracks with my son, who placed third in his LO206 championship

Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Standings – Midwest – Final

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