2018 Ignite Challenge Series

Introducing the spec Ignite Challenge series! Returning for its second season in 2018, the Ignite Challenge will introduce the popular spec Ignite program to a regional level of racing. Traveling to five existing Midwest area Ignite tracks, the Challenge schedule will make a stop at the Gateway Kartplex, Autobahn County Club, Mid-State Kart Club, TNT Kartways and 61 Kartway. The Ignite Challenge will serve as the next level of competition for local Ignite competitors all around the Midwest, allowing them to race against new competition at some of the most prestigious karting tracks in the country. Racers will be able to take the same Ignite K3 package they run on a weekly basis to new tracks without the hassle of changing weights, tires or slides. Each Ignite track enforces the same 2018 rules package, ensuring that racers can load up the trailer and hit the track with ease.

 

Each event will have official practice sessions followed by qualifying, prefinal and final. Racers traveling to each event will have the opportunity to run additional practice before the action begins at the specified times listed below.  The entry fee for each event will be $70, which will include each facilities standard weekly entry fee. Transponders will be available for rent through each track.

 

The Championship Awards Banquet will be held at the Four Points Sheraton St. Louis on February 1, 2019 alongside the Gateway Kartplex banquet.  Series champions and top-5 point finishers will be recognized for their achievements throughout the season, accompanied extensive prize pool provided by Margay Racing to celebrate their season long battles. Drivers must have contested in at least 3 Ignite Challenge races to be eligible for banquet awards. Along with an impressive prize package, Ignite Challenge champions will receive a FREE Margay tent entry to the 2019 Rock Island Grand Prix Ignite Shootout.

 

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2018 Ignite Challenge Schedule (Updated 1/19)

 

Each driver is allowed (1) drop*

Track Information

 

TNT Kartways (April 14) - Visit Track Website

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• Event Start - 11am
• Spec Fuel - 87 Octane from the Ayerco station next to the track
• Optional practice available Friday, April 13 from 10am-7pm

Autobahn Country Club (May 5-6) - Visit Track Website

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Gateway Kartplex (October 13) - Visit Track Website

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2018 Ignite Challenge Class Structure

Kid Kart Honda Age: 5-8 years old Chassis: Open Engine: Honda GXH50 Exhaust: Stock Tire: Bridgestone 4.5/4.5 YLC Bodywork: CIK plastics Weight: 150 lbs For full rule set, click here.	Ignite Rookie Age: 8-12 years old Chassis: Ignite K2 Engine: Briggs LO206 Adult (download rules) Slide: Red, Briggs carb locking clamp must be in place with cap fully tightened at all times. This is a tech item. Tire: Bridgestone 4.5/4.5 YDS Bodywork: CIK plastics Weight: 250 lbs For full rule set, click here.	Ignite Junior Age: 12-15 years old Chassis: Ignite K3 Engine: Briggs LO206 Adult (download rules) Slide: Yellow, Briggs carb locking clamp must be in place with cap fully tightened at all times. This is a tech item. Tire: Bridgestone 4.5/6.0 YDS Bodywork: CIK plastics Weight: 320 lbs For full rule set, click here.
Ignite Senior Age: 15+ years old Chassis: Ignite K3 Engine: Briggs LO206 Adult (download rules) Slide: Black Tire: Bridgestone 4.5/7.1 YDS Bodywork: CIK plastics Weight: 360 lbs For full rule set, click here.	Ignite Masters Age: 35+ years old Chassis: Ignite K3 Engine: Briggs LO206 Adult (download rules) Slide: Black Tire: Bridgestone 4.5/7.1 YDS Bodywork: CIK plastics Weight: 370 lbs For full rule set, click here.	Ignite Heavy Age: 15+ years old Chassis: Ignite K3 Engine: Briggs LO206 Adult (download rules) Slide: Black Tire: Bridgestone 4.5/7.1 YDS Bodywork: CIK plastics Weight: 400 lbs For full rule set, click here.