7/12/2021
Alaska Raceway Park
Yukon Equipment Power Wheels Kids Weekend is back!
Our annual Kids weekend Power Wheels event is back! Join us Saturday, July 17th for Yukon Equipment Kids Day featuring full class racing and our special Power Wheels races for the kids! Spectator gates open at 3, qualifying is at 5 and green flag drops at 6. The kids race will be after the heat races and prior to the Feature, approximately 7:15 pm.
Follow that up on Sunday at the Strip with a full points day and Power Wheels races! Gates open at 10, time trials at 11 and eliminations start at 2. The kids race will be after the first round of eliminations, approximately 3 pm.
Daily admission is $15 for adults, $12 for military & seniors, $10 for youth and kids 10 and under are free. Weekend bands are available.
The Old Glenn will be closed this weekend for construction, so drive through Palmer on your way out. We’re located at 5599 S. Race Way Thank you and we’ll see you at the races!
POWER WHEELS RULES
Fee: none, included with admission to the track
Ages: Class A: Up to 4; Class B: 5-8
Race Procedure: Race down the front straightaway at the ARP Oval/ARP Strip Return Road. The race will be held between the heat and the feature race Saturday, or Sunday after the first round of eliminations.
Prizes: Trophies to top 2 in each class
Safety: Helmets are required; bicycle helmets okay, must be securely fastened; No push-starts; no crashing
Waivers: All kids must have a waiver signed by BOTH parents, or sole legal guardian/parent if the situation fits. You can download and print the waiver and bring it with you to make things faster. The link is: http://www.raceak.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=517942
Sign up: Racers must enter & impound their Power Wheel prior to the Heat Races (6 pm) or Eliminations (2 pm). Vehicles will be available for pick up after the races are over. Registration form can be downloaded and pre filled out here: https://11852.admin.myracepass.com/admin/cr/downloads/get.aspx?i=649746
Vehicle specs: 4 wheel power wheels only (no bikes, scooters, etc.); MUST BE ELECTRIC; Power: Open to 6 or 12-volt power wheels, mods okay but keep it under 5 mph.
Parents: Remember, this is FUN and it’s for the KIDS. Parents may stand on the inside of the track so as not to block the view from the grandstands.
Submitted By: Michelle Maynor