The Ignite Challenge presented by Skip Barber Racing School introduces the popular spec Ignite program to a regional level of racing. The series travels to five existing Midwest area Ignite tracks: Gateway Kartplex, Autobahn County Club, Mid-State Kart Club, 61 Kartway, and Norway Motorsports Park. The series will serve as the next level of competition for local Ignite competitors, allowing them to race against new competition, all while using the same Ignite package they race every weekend.
Series Director: Zach Buchanan
Race Director: TBA
Assistant Race Director: TBA
Chief Starter: Remi Bolton
Technical Director: Cardie Strohm
Assistant Technical Director: Jimmy Miller
Scales: TBA
There are 10 scored finals, 2 from each of the 5 rounds. A racers top 8 best finishes will be counted towards the championship point standings. You are able to drop your lowest 2 finishes, or an event you might have missed. Technical and conduct disqualifications may not be dropped. Scale infraction disqualifications may be dropped.
There is no organized/sanctioned practice on Friday for the Ignite Challenge. If you wish to practice on Friday, please reach out to the track directly for pricing and availability.
With a double feature format, the event entry is:
$150 for your first entry ($175 at the gate)
$75 for each additional entry ($100 at the gate)
2 Practice Sessions
Qualifying
Final #1
Final #2
The designated Qualifying session sets the grid for Final #1. The starting order for Final #2 will be determined by the quickest race times in Final #1.
New tires are not required for Qualifying or at any point during the weekend. You are not allowed to bring new tires to the grid after Qualifying (see rules package).
The Ignite Challenge races rain or shine at each event. Hoosier WET tires are required and to be mounted on the spec rain tires sizes shown in the Ignite technical rulebook.
The Ignite Challenge will provide trophies for the top 3 finishing positions in each class for each final.
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