EKN Trackside: SKUSA SuperNationals XVI - Sunday Report

Only one day of the year is like today - SuperSunday at the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals presented by MG Tires. The atmosphere and excitement outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino was electric, as nine categories culminated a week’s worth of work around the temporary circuit, all to etch their name in the karting history books and earn a piece of the nearly $100,000 prize purse, all while crowning the 2012 SKUSA Pro Tour champions.

The SuperSunday quest for a SuperNats win and Pro Tour title commenced with the 42-kart TaG Senior field rolling on-course for a 25-lap run. Leading the talented field to the green were Dennis Olsen (Energy) and Austin Elliott (Top Kart), that, however, was the highlight of their race, as contact during the opening tour ended both racers chance at the victory. Having avoided the opening lap incidents, Joel Jens (Tony Kart) jumped into lead ahead of Scott Hargrove (Italkart), Kiel Spaulding (FA Kart), and Luke Chudleigh (Maranello). Unfortunately for the Canadian Chudleigh, the first of two incidents quickly halted his charge, ending his run prematurely. Out front, Jens made the most of a clear track to build a multi-kart advantage over Hargrove and the hard charging Gabby Chaves (Kosmic). Thanks to some fast laps, the distance between first and second steadily evaporated, culminating in Hargrove taking over the lead on lap six, with Chaves following him through into second. With Hargrove looking comfortable out front, Louie Pagano (Birel) became the driver to watch, slicing his way up to second and reeling in Hargrove. This ultimately led to a three-driver dice for the top spot. All three promptly took a turn out front.  Read full story on eKartingNews.com