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ElkhartShootout

August 13-14, 2021

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Ignite Shootout at the Elkhart Grand Prix

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Another reborn street race at the hands of USAC Karting, the Elkhart Grand Prix made it’s return in 2017. One of the most unique street race layouts makes this a must visit event for sprint racers. Thousands of fans, concert stages and two bridges make this event as unique as they come – a must visit!

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Event Information

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Event Info

Event Info

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Date: August 13-14, 2021

Location: Elkhart, IN

Venue: Downtown Elkhart

Promoter: USAC Karting

Website: https://www.usackarting.com

Kart Info

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Clutch: Hilliard Flame only

Suggested Gearing: 19t*/62t

*-19t is mandatory (#35 chain)

Tires: Hoosier R80 (new tires are not mandatory)

Rain Tires: Hoosier WET (new tires are not mandatory)

Rain Wheels: TruSpeed or DWT allowed

Spec Fuel: TBD

Ignite Classes

Ignite Classes

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Ignite Senior

Age: 15+ years old

Chassis: Ignite K3

Weight: 360lbs

Tires: 4.5/7.1 Hoosier R80

Slide: Black, stock

Ignite Masters

Age: 35+ years old

Chassis: Ignite K3

Weight: 370lbs

Tires: 4.5/7.1 Hoosier R80

Slide: Black, stock

On Board Lap

Take a Lap at the Elkhart Grand Prix

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Supplemental Rules

Supplemental Event Rules

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  • The spec Hilliard Flame clutch with 19t, #35 sprocket is required
  • Weights: Ignite Senior (360lbs) and Ignite Masters (370lbs)
  • Eligibility is open to all competitors, including previous Daytona, Brickyard, RIGP, Ignite Series and WKA winners
  • Spec TruSpeed or DWT wheels are required, all 4 must be same make
  • Event will be run rain or shine, spec wheels will  be used in the event of rain (Margay #75329 and #75425) on Hoosier 4.5/6.0 WET tires
  • New Hoosier R80 tires are not required at any point during the weekend.  The tires you qualify on will be the tires you are required to use for the rest of that days competition.
  • All bodywork must be CIK homologated KG Bodywork in unaltered form
  • Per the Ignite Rule Book, section 400.10 – “Front bumpers may not extend inside or outside the vertical plane of the front tires by more than 1 inch” and must be manufactured by KG Karting
  • Per the Ignite Rule Book, section 400.20 – “The front panel may not extend above the top of the steering wheel” and must be manufactured by KG Karting
  • 2021 Briggs LO206 engine package rules will be enforced
  • Spec fuel for this event is TBD

Schedule

Event Schedule

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*** Schedule subject to change prior to the events

Friday

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4:00pm

Mandatory drivers meeting

5:00pm

Practice begins

9:00pm

Friday Sprint races

Saturday

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9:00am

Morning warm-up

11:00am

Heat Races

2:00pm

Finals

2019 Winners

2019 Ignite Winners

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[argu_service_box_three servthree_title=”Evan Stamer-Senior” servthree_bg=”rgba(0,0,0,0.76)” servthree_img=”4816″]
[argu_service_box_three servthree_title=”Tony Neilson-Masters” servthree_bg=”rgba(0,0,0,0.76)” servthree_img=”4818″]

Past Results

2019 Results

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Ignite Friday Sprints

  1. #19 – Tony Neilson
  2. #53 – Evan Stamer
  3. #36 – Rockwell Secrest
  4. #11 – Caleb Smock
  5. #21 – AJ Balthes
Full Results

Ignite Senior

  1. #53 – Evan Stamer
  2. #88 – Riley Scott
  3. #36 – Rockwell Secrest
  4. #11 – Caleb Smock
Full Results

Ignite Masters

  1. #19 – Tony Neilson
  2. #6 – Keith Scharf
  3. #21 – AJ Balthes
  4. #20 – Keith Hankins
  5. #84 – Burke Sandman
Full Results
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