Turner Brown won twice on the weekend, once in KA100 Junior and another in X30 Junior (Photo: eKartingNews.com)

Success continues for the OTK USA drivers and teams on the 2024 season following the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SpringNationals. The event was held for the first time at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati. For many, it was the first visit to the tight confines of the Batavia, Ohio facility. The hard work and effort put forth by those competing on OTK product helped to gather six wins, including 15 podium finishes and 20 top-five results.

Jackson Wolny secured his first SKUSA Pro Tour victory in X30 Junior (Photo: eKartingNews.com)

It was a double win weekend in both Junior categories offered at the SKUSA Pro Tour SpringNationals. The KA100 Junior division was a top-five sweep for OTK product, led by Diego Ardiles (Rolison Performance Group / Kosmic). He edged out Turner Brown (Rolison Performance Group / Kosmic) by 28 thousandths at the line for his second victory of the season. Jackson Wolny (Speed Concepts Racing / CS55) drove to third ahead of Payton Westcott (Rolison Performance Group / Kosmic) and Chace Gassiot-Lee (Nash Motorsportz / Tony Kart). On Sunday, it was Brown who was able to win the race to the checkered flag, besting Ardiles by 14 thousandths. Gassito-Lee added another top-five finish with a repeat fifth-place result.

A total of five podium finishes over the two main events in X30 Junior for OTK drivers. Jackson Wolny (Speed Concepts Racing / Redspeed) recorded his first SKUSA Pro Tour victory, driving to the Saturday main event win. The Rolison Performance Group / Kosmic duo of Turner Brown and Diego Ardiles joined him on the podium in second and third. Sunday was led by Brown in his first win of the season in the category. It was a three podium results overall on the weekend for Wolny, placing third.

British driver Kai Hunter was victorious in his Pro X30 debut (Photo: eKartingNews.com)

Rolison Performance Group welcomed British driver Kai Hunter in his first start in the United States, taking on the Pro X30 division. Hunter improved throughout the weekend and became a top contender through the heat races. Hunter was able to outduel teammate Ryan Norberg, who set fast time in qualifying and won both heat races. Unfortunately, the five-time SKUSA Pro Tour champion retired early with engine issues. This allowed Hunter to drive away to his victory in his first USA start. Pauly Massimino (Brandon Jarsocrak Racing / LN Racing Kart) was shuffled outside the top-10 at the start of the Final, but drove back to finish fifth for two OTK brands in the top-five.

Another OTK driver earning his first victory on the season was Steven Miller (Nash Motorsportz / EOS) in the KA100 Senior division. Miller was able to perform a sweep on the category in Sunday’s action, notching his career first victory in the category as a Senior rookie. James Overbeck (Brandon Jarsocrak Racing / Tony Kart) was a close second place at the checkered flag. It was a double runner-up weekend for Overbeck who finished second in the Saturday main event while Miller placed fourth.

Victory for rookie Steven Miller in the KA100 Senior division (Photo: eKartingNews.com)

Daniel Ramirez (Rolison Performance Group / Kosmic) was able to record his best finish at the SKUSA Pro Tour in the Micro Swift division. The Colombian was able to rebound off a tough outing on Saturday to record fast lap in qualifying for Sunday’s round of racing. He was credited with Prefinal win and came up just short in the main event, placing runner-up.

The Superkarts! USA Pro Tour will conclude on July 26-28 with the 15th edition of the SummerNationals, set to take place at the New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana. Drivers looking to compete with the most popular kart brand in the world or purchase OTK karts and components can contact their local OTK USA dealer. Head to www.otkusa.com for a complete list of dealers and details on the entire brand roster.

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