2008 Regional ROTAX Summer Shoot-Out!

USA International Raceway, joined by the Great Northern Rotax Series is proud to announce the launch of the Regional ROTAX Summer Shoot-Out. This scheduled event will take place over the weekend of July 19-20, 2008 at the track in Shawano, WI.

As one of the last opportunities for racers bound for the ROTAX Nationals to compete on the track before the traditional blackout, this will be the final test of the course. For those of you who have never raced at USAIR, the rolling terrain matched with the high performance asphalt and wide banked turns, makes for an amazing road course. The combination of the rollercoaster straightaway and the fall-away "S" turns that provide weightless effects at the top and pull an additional 2 "Gs" at the bottom make mastering this unique race track a real challenge.

July in Shawano is a beautiful time. The rich green landscape marked by beautiful lakes give visitors a great sense of country. Located just 40 miles northwest of Green Bay, this area is a popular summertime location for southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois residents.

The top three finalists in each class will receive trophies and the winners will receive a set of MoJo tires to be used during the Grand Nationals in September.

The Great Northern Rotax Series would like to invite all participants in the ROTAX Max Challenge to participate in this (non-points) gathering of ROTAX enthusiasts and fellow racers. GNRS was formed by a group of racers who share a passion for racing, speed and competition, along with the level playing field the ROTAX Max Challenge racing series has created.

For spectators, the track offers bleacher seating, deluxe food service and a host of optional amusement activities including an outdoor pool with lounge area, bumper boats, and recreational fun-kart tracks for all ages. Miniature golf and an arcade are also present. The track also offers a complete wooded paintball competition park directly adjacent to the pits.  USAIR management has select hotel accommodations available and located within minutes of the track.

The Home of the 2008 Rotax Grand Nationals
USA International Raceway in Shawano, Wisconsin is very proud to be selected as the official host of the 2008 ROTAX Grand Nationals. According to Scott Paape, General Manager of USAIR, "Working in conjunction with the Rotax Max Challenge officials, sponsors and event management team, this year's event promises to be one of the most challenging and feature-packed events in karting." Scott added, "The schedule of events, the details incorporated into the plans and the added amenities will make this a race to remember!"