Possum Kingdom Speedway

10/10/2022

Due to scheduling conflict, there will not be a race on the 22nd.

07/25/2022

MARK YOUR CALENDARS LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.
We have planned for The Holiday Classic to return to Possum Kingdom on the weekend of December 10th. However, we want YOUR opinions. Let us know what you think!
⁃ Animals or no Animals?
⁃ 2 day show or 1?
Side note: If we decide on animals, it will be much easier to do a 2 day show rather than 1 so that everyone doesn’t have to change motors through out the day or so that people that don’t have 2 karts can run both if they want! Let us know what you think. Your opinion is what matters most to us!

07/24/2022

I cannot Thank Everyone enough for braving the 100 degree weather to come race yesterday. It was hot and miserable and the track was tough. But in the end it was some great racing for a good cause. Thank you so much!! We definitely were able to help out a friend in need and that’s what it was all about.

07/20/2022

Huge shout out to
”NOTORIOUS POWERSPORTS”
Thank you Zac Powell and Terence Burdette for 110cc pit bike To be raffled off Saturday July 23rd at POSSUM KINGDOM SPEEDWAY.
Tickets will be sold the day of the race for 20$ each or 6 tickets for 100$. You can get them at flag stand or concession stand. Hope to see you all on race day.

07/18/2022

This weekend!!! If you haven’t gotten parking already, go ahead and get it! It’s gonna be a hot one, but we will work with you guys! If you want to help sponsor the Powerhouse 390 race get in contact with Carolin Morris via text or facebook!!

I know this is a little last minute, but we feel it is best to put off the PK money race #4 and come together as a racing community and help a friend in need. As we all know David Alewine is having to undergo a surgery and with that comes tons of bills and expenses. We will be having a benefit for him. We are trying to get the Powerhouse 390 class fully sponsored so that all entry fee money can go to David to help out with expenses. If you would like to donate, you may do that as well. No amount is too small. We would like to thank Triple T Raceway for already jumping on board to help sponsor this class.

07/15/2022

POSSUM KINGDOM SPEEDWAY
BENEFIT RACE FOR DAVID ALEWINE
JULY 23RD, 2022

DESIGNATED FUEL STOP

The designated station for purchasing fuel for Clone and Predator Classes, will be the Stop-A-Minit Station, 9500 Augusta Rd, Pelzer (Ware Place), SC 29669.

The specified fuel is FRESH 87 octane ethanol/gasoline mix ... no additives allowed

07/15/2022

POSSUM KINGDOM SPEEDWAY
BENEFIT RACE FOR DAVID ALEWINE
JULY 23RD, 2022

GENERAL TECH INFORMATION

CLONE CLASSES:
All Box Stock Clone Classes will run 2022 NKA engine rules*. ... * (SERIES RULE: NO 196R/RS TILLOTSON REINFORCED CASTING BLOCKS ALLOWED) ...

BRIGGS FLATHEAD: All flathead classes will be open pipe (no silencer/muffler) ... WKA Briggs Flathead rules apply ...

CHAMP KARTS:
Champ Karts must comply with 2022 WKA Champ Kart rules, safety equipment requirements* and frame/cage specifications.
*safety equipment includes, but not limited to, approved helmet/neckbrace/gloves/shoulder harness/seat belts/arm restraints/quick release steering wheel.

TIRES:
Maxxis HT3 only for all classes

FUEL:
Gas ... FRESH 87 octane ethanol/gasoline mix from designated purchase location ... no additives allowed

Methanol ... 100% methanol ... no additives or lubricants allowed

PEEWEE CLASSES:
Driver Ages 5-7
NKA Red Plate (.375") Clone ... Small pipe/silencer ... 235lb Min Weight ...
14" maximum body/nose height (from ground to highest point on nose/body) ... no steering shaft fairings/visors allowed.
Chest protectors are mandatory for all PeeWee Class drivers, and must be presented at pre-tech.
Maxxis tires Only ... 36" Max Circumference
Mandatory gear is 17/63 (17 tooth clutch ... 63 tooth rear gear axle gear)
No skip tooth, partial tooth, or altered tooth, gears/clutches.
Open clutch Type (shoe or disk)

RESTRICTOR CLASSES:
The following color/size restrictor plates will be in effect:
Junior 1 ... Green Plate .425” ... 265 lbs ... small pipe/silencer ... ages 8-10
Junior 2 ... Purple Plate .500” ... 290 lbs ... small pipe/silencer... ages 10-12
Junior 3 ... Blue Plate .550” ... 320 lbs ... small pipe/silencer ... ages 12-15
Junior King ... Purple Plate .500” ... 300 lbs ... small pipe/silencer... ages 10-15

JUNIOR KING ClASS: Only drivers entered in Junior 2 or Junior 3 Classes are eligible to run Junior King ... Junior 1 drivers are not eligible to run Junior King Class

JUNIOR BODIES:
14” maximum nose/body height for PeeWee, Junior Predator, JR 1, and JR 2 karts, ... measured from ground to highest point on nose/body ... no steering shaft fairings/visors allowed ... BODY HEIGHT WILL BE CHECKED ...

HELMETS:
Helmets must meet 2022 NKA helmet specifications/requirements (minimum 2010 Snell rating)

CHEST PROTECTORS:
Chest protectors are mandatory for all PeeWee, Junior Predator, JR 1, and JR 2 drivers.

WEIGHTS/BALLAST:
All weights, including seat weight, must be bolted and double nutted.
All bolt-on weight must be white in color.
All weight added to meet minimum kart/driver weight requirements shall be bolted and safety wired to the kart with a minimum 5/16 or 8mm through bolt. Weight over 7 pounds will require a minimum single 3/8 bolt, or two 5/16 bolts. All bolts are to use double nuts, with threads of at least 1/4" still visible.
Weight mounted to the seat must use a large washer to prevent the head of the bolt from pulling through the seat.
Carrying of ballast on the driver’s person is prohibited.
No weight may be mounted to the underside of the chassis.
No weight may be mounted to the rear bumper.

MINIMUM DRIVER WEIGHT:
For classes requiring a minimum driver weight, drivers will be weighed with safety equipment (helmet, jacket, neck support, gloves)
Carrying of ballast/weight on the driver's person is prohibited
Drivers are subject to weight check at any time during the event.

NUMBERS/PANELS:
All karts must display 4 legible numbers on body ... front nose, each side panel, and rear bumper.

CAMERA MOUNTING:
Up to two (2) cameras (Go Pro or similar) per kart is allowed.
Cameras must be hard mounted by bolt and nut to a driver fairing or top of body panel. Mounting by use of any form of adhesive is prohibited.
Cameras on Champ Karts must be mounted to the nose body only ... no mounting allowed to frame or roll cage.
Mounting any camera to the helmet in any way is prohibited at all times. This includes any form of mounting to the shell of the helmet, or the mounting of any type of video or camera system inside the helmet, such as in the viewport..

PROTEST /CLAIM:
All classes: The driver of the kart must file protest/claim before his kart leaves the scale pad. The driver of the kart is the only person allowed to protest/claim an engine. Any outside coercion to influence a driver to protest/claim a motor will not be allowed.
Clone classes ... $150 protest fee ...
$40 acceptance fee
OTB Predator ... $150 Claim fee
PRE- RACE INSPECTION:

All karts must be presented for pre-race inspection, and comply with all required items, before receiving an inspection sticker.
No karts will be allowed on the track at any time without an affixed inspection sticker.

07/15/2022

POSSUM KINGDOM SPEEDWAY
BENEFIT RACE FOR DAVID ALEWINE
JULY 23RD, 2022

OTB PREDATOR RULES

AGE: 15 and older

WEIGHT: Heavy 375 ... 375 lbs
Heavy 390 ... 390 lbs


TIRES: Maxxis HT3 only ...

FUEL: Track spec gasoline (87 octane ethanol/gasoline from designated purchase point)

RPM: 5000 RPM maximum

CLUTCH/GEARING: Shoe or disk clutch ... #35 chain only ... no skip tooth, partial tooth or altered tooth gear/clutches allowed ... No rear axle mini hub/gear systems allowed ...
Must run track specified gear ...

GEARING: 375 lbs 21 clutch ... 54 rear axle
390 lbs 21 clutch ... 54 rear axle

ENGINE: Harbor Freight stock "out of the box" 212 cc motor (model 60363 or 69730 only) ... no Ducar (Dyno Cams) motors allowed. Only Harbor Freight motors sold as stand alone items are legal ... Predator motors from other Harbor freight equipment (water pumps, generator, etc) are not allowed.

All parts must remain stock, with no modification or alteration except as noted in these rules.

No interchange of parts between engine models.

Governor must remain operational and retain all unaltered original governor parts/springs/linkage/throttle arm ... no cutting, shortening, bending, or other alteration of throttle arm allowed ... throttle arm must actuate throttle ... pedal must actuate throttle arm.

Stock unaltered OEM air box/filter/pre- filter ... all holes to the air box must be plugged.

Stock unaltered OEM muffler/exhaust system.

Vent tube from tank may be disconnected.
Gas cap may be drilled to prevent v***r lock ... multiple holes allowed.

Fuel strainer must be intact and in position in tank filler neck.

Chain guard and throttle linkage are only aftermarket parts allowed.

Oil sensor may be disconnected.

Stock engine kill switch must remain operational.

APPEARANCE: Engine must outwardly appear as it did when it came out of the box, including color (no painting of any engine component allowed). No aftermarket advertising or engine builder stickers, markings or other identifiers allowed on any engine component (blower housing, tank, chain guard, top plate, etc.). All engine components must retain original engine identifying decals/stampings/numbering ... no additional
stampings/numbering/engravings allowed.

No tape allowed on motor ... no taping of recoil or blower housing allowed.

ON BOARD TACH: A properly operating on board memory tach is mandatory for all karts in class ... it is the driver’s responsibility to know how to operate tach ... at tracks discretion, engine(s) are subject to RPM check/verification with kart’s tach, or track supplied tach.

RPM CHECK: 5000 absolute maximum engine RPM. Engines are subject to check at the completion of each event (qualifying/heat/main). Karts will be placed on stand and checked as raced. At tracks discretion RPM's may be checked at throttle arm or pedal. Governor must remain operational and motor must have a definitive and repetitive surge when checked. Engine cannot exceed the maximum specified RPM at any point during check (Maximum RPM based on tach memory recall during check). Engines will only receive one attempt at each check.

ON TRACK OPERATION: Throttle must be operated by throttle pedal and linkage. Driver’s reaching around and operating throttle/governor/engine controls, by hand during the race will be black flagged/disqualified. Once entered onto the track, if any driver reaches back to the engine for any reason it will be assumed you are attempting to operate the engine controls.

ENGINE CLAIM: Engine claim fee $150. Any competitor finishing in the original top five positions may claim any engine finishing in front of them ... no reverse claiming. In order to file an engine claim, a competitor must complete the race. Engines may be claimed only at the completion of main event for each weight class. Claim must be filed by the driver of the kart before his kart leaves the scale. The driver of the kart is the only allowed claimant. Any outside coercion to influence a driver to claim a motor will not be allowed. In the case of more than one claim on the same engine, the highest finishing position will have priority. No multiple engine claims allowed ... only one claim per driver/event. Once a verbal claim has been filed, the claim cannot be withdrawn without disqualification for all OTB classes in which the claimant is entered. Claimed engines will be allowed to complete all main events in all classes in which the competitor is registered at time claim is filed. Claimed engines will be held in tech until the completion of the event. Engines are claimed as raced, minus clutch, chain guard, and non-stock throttle linkage parts.

FAILURE TO COMPLY: First offense penalty for refusing an engine claim will be disqualification for all OTB classes in which the competitor is entered. A competitor who has multiple instances of refusing an engine claim will be subject to additional disciplinary action at the track/series discretion, up to and including permanent exclusion from the OTB classes.

07/14/2022

I know this is a little last minute, but we feel it is best to put off the PK money race #4 and come together as a racing community and help a friend in need. As we all know David Alewine is having to undergo a surgery and with that comes tons of bills and expenses. We will be having a benefit for him. We are trying to get the Powerhouse 390 class fully sponsored so that all entry fee money can go to David to help out with expenses. If you would like to donate, you may do that as well. No amount is too small. We would like to thank Triple T Raceway for already jumping on board to help sponsor this class.

07/08/2022

🏎🏎 You are ready because we are ready. It's time for you to reserve your parking spot for this race. remember to send a text with your name and spot number (864) 905-3040🏎🏎

07/01/2022

For everyone coming to the race on July 23rd. Parking prices on the flyer are for if you pay the day of the the race. If you pre pay they are cheaper. And gate prices are 20$ the day of the race. And 15$ if you pre pay. And when I say pre pay that does not mean reserve and pay the day of the race. That means if you call and PRE PAY before tge race. Front row spots are 50$ pre paid. And row b is 30$ pre paid. But if you pay on race day they are the price on flyer.

07/01/2022