Go-kart racers get their need for speed at Rio in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Review-Journal

5 years ago

X30 Junior racer Connor Zilisch leads the pack down the straightaway during the SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

The X30 Masters fight for position on the track during the SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Flags of all participating driver’s nationalities fly beside the track during the SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Fans watch the X30 Junior race during the SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Spent kart tires are stacked up beside a garage in the pits during the SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

X30 Master drivers crash early in their race during the SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Members of the Italian Birel ART chasis for karts enjoy the races from atop of their garage during the SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

X30 Master drivers stay tight in the S curve during the SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Gas jugs are ready for each team to use during the SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

X30 Master driver Kip Foster leads the pack during the SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

X30 Junior racer James Wharton pulls away from the pack on a turn during the SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

X30 Master driver Kip Foster takes the checkered flag during the SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Fans watch the X30 Master race during the SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

X30 Master driver Kip Foster, left, is congratulated on his win by fellow driver Matt Johnson following their race during the SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

The X30 Masters fight for position on the track during the SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

NASCAR’s season ended last weekend but if you needed a racing fix, the Rio was the place to be Sunday.

Under clear skies and temperatures in the low 60s, racers competed in the SKUSA SuperNationals go-kart event. The racing took place behind the Rio on a temporary track near Interstate 15.