Test Your Skills During the Canton Exhibition of Speed!
K1 Speed Canton’s Exhibition of Speed (SOLD OUT)
ATTENTION: THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO REGISTERED! BEST OF LUCK TO ALL RACERS ON FRIDAY!
Our K1 Speed location in Canton, Ohio is known for trying out a bunch of cool new things – Endurance Races and Boost League, for example – in addition to traditional K1 Speed classics like Challenge GP. And now, they’re introducing another fun new event – the Exhibition of Speed!
Canton’s Exhibition of Speed pulls from all the fun events they host and provides racers with a little sampler of each. This means if you’ve ever considered Challenge GP, Boost League or racing more than 12 laps but haven’t wanted to commit to it yet, this may be the perfect event for you to try it all out. Plus, you’ll have the chance to run the track backwards. Sounds interesting, right?
Well, keep reading to learn more about this special one-night-only event at K1 Speed Canton in Ohio on Friday, September 8th!
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What is Canton’s Exhibition of Speed?
Canton’s Exhibition of Speed is a fun Friday night competition/showcase that’ll test the following skill sets from each driver:
- Consistency
- Adaptability
- Speed
Event #1: Consistency
Event #1 is modeled similarly to our Challenge GP format and will test each driver’s consistency around the Canton track.
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Qualifier #1 |
8 laps |
10 pts 1st 1 point less for each following place |
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Qualifier #2 |
8 laps |
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Qualifier #3 |
8 laps |
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Starting grid sorted by qualifying time – fastest to slowest Cannot joker on 1st or last lap |
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Sprint Race + Joker (B main) |
15 Laps, 5 Joker Laps |
15 pts 1st 1 point less for each following place +1 point per position gained from start
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Sprint Race + Joker (A main) |
15 Laps, 5 Joker Laps |
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QUALIFYING
There will be three qualifying groups that’ll each get 8 laps to set the fastest lap time they can.
Points awarded: 10 points for 1st, 1 point less for each following place (per group)
RACE
We’ll then grid everyone up on track – the top 50% will grid up in order of time for the A-Main Race, and the next 50% fastest will grid up in order of their time for the B-Main Race. You’ll then compete in a 15-lap race for position that’ll include 5 joker laps. The joker lap is the indoor portion only of our indoor/outdoor track – this means you’ll have a faster time for this lap but since you’re only allowed 5 of these laps, it’s best to use them strategically.
Note: joker laps cannot be run on either the first lap or the last lap.
Points awarded (same for both A-Main & B-Main races): 15 points for 1st, 1 point less for each following place (per group), plus 1 point per position gained from the start of the race.
Event #2: Adaptability
For Event #2, we’re running the track forwards and BACKWARDS(!!). Though it’s the same track, you’ll be surprised how much this changes the experience for you. The driver that is able to adapt the best to this change will emerge on top.
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Qualifier #1 |
Reverse 8 laps |
10 pts 1st 1 point less for each following place |
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Qualifier #2 |
Reverse 8 laps |
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Qualifier #3 |
Reverse 8 laps |
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Starting grid sorted by qualifying time – fastest to slowest |
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Fwd/Rev Race (B main) |
10 Laps Forward / 10 Laps Reverse |
15 pts 1st 1 point less for each following place +1 point per position gained from start
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Fwd/Rev Race (A main) |
10 Laps Forward / 10 Laps Reverse |
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QUALIFYING
Once again, each group will have one 8-lap qualifying session, only this time you’ll be driving the track in the opposite direction.
Points Awarded: 10 points for first, 1 point less for each following place.
RACE
Yet again, you’ll grid up by lap time with the fastest half going to A-Main and the second-fastest group in the B-Main. Only this time, you’ll first race 10 laps in the forward direction before we bring out the safety kart, bunch back up, and race the track 10 laps in the reverse direction (rolling restart).
Points awarded (same for both A-Main & B-Main races): 15 points for 1st, 1 point less for each following place (per group), plus 1 point per position gained from the start of the race.
Event #3: Speed
Finally, for the last event, we’ll run an event similar to the Boost League that is hosted there. This event is all about SPEED.
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Starting grid sorted by points standings – top 15 to A main, bottom 15 to B main |
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Boost Race (B main) |
Boost 20 Laps, Competition yellow at 10 Laps |
15 pts 1st 1 point less for each following place BONUS +1 point for unused boost at end of race |
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Boost Race (A main) |
Boost 20 Laps, Competition yellow at 10 Laps |
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QUALIFYING
Unlike the prior two events, qualifying for Event #3 will be dictated by your current points standings up to this point. The top 15 drivers will compete in A-Main and the next 15 drivers will compete in B-Main.
RACE
Each race for this event is comprised of 20 laps, however a competition yellow will be thrown at the halfway point on lap 10. This means the track will become full-course yellow to bunch the field back up for the second half of the race. Additionally, each kart will have 30 boosts that’ll give 4 seconds worth of additional speed with each boost. Use them strategically – and if you’re really the fastest – you’ll have plenty left over for bonus points (see below)!
Points awarded (same for both A-Main & B-Main races): 15 points for 1st, 1 point less for each following place (per group), plus 1 point for each unused boost (not boost seconds) at the end of the race.
At the end of the event, the driver with the most points from both A-Main and B-Main will walk away as the first champions of K1 Speed Canton’s Exhibition of Speed!
What Are the Prizes for Winning?
If you score enough points from Event #1 and Event #2 to be in the Event #3 A-Main Race, you’ll compete for the following prizes:
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $100
If you don’t score enough points from Event #1 and Event #2 to be in the Event #3 A-Main Race, you’ll compete for the following prizes in the B-Main Race:
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $125
3rd Place: $50
When Is the Race?
The Canton Exhibition of Speed takes place on Friday, September 8th, 2023 starting at 7:00pm.
Who Can Race?
To compete in the Exhibition of Speed, you only need to be eligible to drive the adult karts under K1 Speed rules and regulations (4’10” or taller and be able to operate the functions of the kart safely).
How Much Does it Cost to Enter?
The cost to compete in the Canton Exhibition of Speed is just $99! That’s a lot of (unique) racing for a great value!
How Do I Sign Up?
AS OF SEPTEMBER 5th, THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT.
Josh T
Great!! Wasted $$ since i got too excited before I realized this event is not in CA
Staff Writer
Whoops, sorry to hear, Josh! Just passed this on to K1 Speed Canton, but sounds like you were already taken care of over the weekend, so you should be good to go now.