This is the eighth and final edition in a series of photo galleries from the SKUSA SuperNationals XIV. This particular slideshow features the top 125cc stock-moto shifter kart drivers. For additional galleries, please check out the related reading links below.
All photos were shot by Corey Johnson – JuniorOpenWheelTalent.com
This is the seventh edition in a series of photo galleries from the SKUSA SuperNationals XIV. This particular slideshow features the top TaG Senior drivers during their Main Event on Sunday. For additional galleries, please check out the related reading links below.
All photos were shot by Corey Johnson – JuniorOpenWheelTalent.com
This is the sixth edition in a series of photo galleries from the SKUSA SuperNationals XIV. This particular slideshow features the top up-and-coming TaG Jr. drivers. For more galleries, please check out the related reading links below.
All photos were shot by Corey Johnson – JuniorOpenWheelTalent.com
This is the fifth edition in a series of photo galleries from the SKUSA SuperNationals XIV. This particular slideshow features several of the top shifter kart pilots from around the globe in the KZ2 division. For more galleries, please check out the related reading links below.
All photos were shot by Corey Johnson – JuniorOpenWheelTalent.com
This is the fourth edition in a series of photo galleries from the SKUSA SuperNationals XIV. This particular slideshow features up-and-coming semi-pro shifter kart pilots in the S2 division. For more galleries, please check out the related reading links below.
All photos were shot by Corey Johnson – JuniorOpenWheelTalent.com
This is the third edition in a series of photo galleries from the SKUSA SuperNationals XIV. This particular slideshow features several top drivers from around the globe competing in the KF2 division. For more galleries, please check out the related reading links below.
All photos were shot by Corey Johnson – JuniorOpenWheelTalent.com
This is the second edition in a series of photo galleries from the SKUSA SuperNationals. This particular slideshow features the young up-and-coming drivers from the TaG Cadet division. For more galleries check out the related reading links below.
All photos were shot by Corey Johnson – JuniorOpenWheelTalent.com
This is the first of a series of photo galleries from the SKUSA SuperNationals. This particular slideshow features the young up-and-coming shifter kart pilots from the S5 division.
All photos were shot by Corey Johnson – JuniorOpenWheelTalent.com
THE FUTURE — Pole sitter Anthony Gangi Jr. (07) and Parker Thompson (80) lead the TaG Cadet field to the green flag on Super Sunday in Las Vegas.
(Photo: Corey Johnson – JuniorOpenWheelTalent.com)
Superkarts USA wrapped up its 14th edition of the SuperNationals this past weekend in Las Vegas. Despite the bone-chilling wind and cold temperatures on Super Sunday, the racing was incredible. The amount of talent at this event is absolutely mind blowing and if you’ve never been to a SuperNats before, I strongly recommend you book a trip for next year’s edition. You won’t be disappointed.
The SKUSA staff did a commendable job all week long to keep the event running smoothly. The entries reached an all-time high, nearing the 500 mark, with drivers from all over the world hitting the pavement behind the Rio Hotel to take on the best.
It was nice to see SuperNational XIV posters displayed throughout the Rio Hotel, but it would have been nice to have a slightly more predominant ad near the front entrance. Spectators were a bit sparse (aside from those who already follow karting) which was a shame, but I’m sure that was partially due to the combination of the high spectator price ($55 for three days) and the frigid temperatures. Not that $55 is out of line, but the idea here should be to bring in as many newcomers to the sport as possible and that price tag undoubtedly turned a few potential viewers away, especially for those struggling to find success on the one-armed bandits.
The weather was strange all week, wreaking havoc on tuners and drivers alike, with the skies opening up on Saturday creating a steady downpour which washed away some of the rubber that had been built up earlier in the week. With the track officially declared wet — but a dry line forming — several competitors alternated between slicks and wets on the pre-grid for their respective heat races. By late in the evening, slicks were the way to go as those who chose rain tires burned all four off in only a few laps.
I was fortunate to have a good friend shooting the event while I focused on the journalism side of things. I have over 1300 photos from this amazing event thanks to Corey Johnson. Slideshows of his photographs will be posted later this week, here on JOWT. On Sunday, Corey and I had a near-death experience while walking up to the pit area. As we reached the pit entrance, a gust of wind caught the huge aluminum truss structure and blew it over. Fortunately we were directly underneath it when it tipped, but if we had been walking at a slower pace the end result would have been much different. There was a lady a few feet behind us that came inches away (possibly less) from being crushed. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the incident. The high winds blowing through the Nevada desert toppled tents in the paddock and blew portions of track barriers out of place on Sunday creating red flag delays. The SKUSA crew handled the adverse conditions well.
During the event, I provided live updates via Twitter and kept a notebook on the action. I’ve compiled some observations on several drivers and listed some of them below. This gets pretty long, so I’ll post my thoughts after the jump.
Standard Disclamier: There were close to 500 drivers in attendance this weekend and I wasn’t able to take notes on everyone. I compiled a few observations on those who impressed me. It goes without saying that several talented drivers are not on this list. Thoughts after the jump…
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