The engines will roar once again as the T4 Night Shootout returns to T4 Kartplex, bringing one of the most electrifying events of the year to life under the lights. This December, drivers from across the country — and around the world — will fight for over $12,000 in cash prizes in what promises to be an unforgettable night of pure spec racing.

Competitors from Europe and the Americas are already confirming their participation, adding an international spark to this special edition of the Shootout.

The T4 Series is the fastest-growing karting championship in the United States and worldwide, built around equality, simplicity, and true driver talent.
Its pure spec format guarantees the same conditions and fairness for all competitors — eliminating performance gaps caused by equipment and ensuring the driver makes the real difference.

By combining professional-level racing with unmatched affordability, the T4 platform provides a way for racers of all levels to compete on equal ground while enjoying a complete, world-class racing experience.

CASH PRIZES

• T4 Senior: $5,000
• T4 Masters (MR): $3,000
• T4 Junior: $3,000
• T4 Mini: $1,000

Each class is limited to 36 drivers, ensuring fierce but fair competition where only the best rise to the top.

RACE FORMAT

This one-night shootout leaves no room for mistakes:

• Warm-Up: 6 minutes
• Qualifying: Green–White–Checkered format
• Final Race:
  • Mini – 18 laps
  • Junior – 22 laps
  • Masters – 22 laps
  • Senior – 26 laps

Every race will run under the lights, delivering a unique adrenaline-fueled spectacle for drivers and fans alike.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Entry Fee: $500

Each registration includes:

• A brand-new set of Maxxis T4 tires (mandatory for all classes, including Mini)
• Race fuel provided by staff and filled on pre-grid
• The full night racing experience

Pre-registration is strongly recommended — each class will close once 36 drivers are confirmed.

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

• 219 gear system only
• Front sprocket: 19T (Mini – 21T)
• Rear sprocket:
  • Mini – 74T
  • Junior – 76/77T
  • Senior – 75/76T
  • Masters – 77/78T
• Pushback bumper penalty: +5 seconds
• T4 spec compliance: 100% mandatory
• Podium ceremony: Suit required; cash awarded live on stage

Tech inspection will be strict and detailed, ensuring all karts meet the exact Tillotson T4 specifications.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The T4 Shootout is built around respect, fairness, and passion for racing.
Unsportsmanlike behavior — on or off the track — will result in time penalties.
This is a family-oriented weekend focused on creating the best racing experience possible.

“It’s not just about winning. It’s about racing clean, racing hard, and representing what T4 racing truly stands for — equal machinery, pure skill, and sportsmanship.”

DON’T HAVE A T4 KART?

No problem.
Special opportunities are available for drivers looking to get their own T4 chassis with exclusive Shootout benefits to race in the whole 2026 and get tickets for the T4 NATIONS CUP.
Arrive & Drive options are also available through the official T4 teams (limited spots).

For inquiries and registration: sales@kartrising.com
Visit www.t4seriesusa.com for full event info and updates.

THE RACE THAT DEFINES THE DRIVER

The T4 Night Shootout captures everything that makes the T4 Series unique —
affordable, equal, and thrilling racing where skill, not budget, determines the winner.

Saturday, December 13, 2025 — T4 Kartplex, Florida.
Under the lights, on equal machinery, it all comes down to one thing — the driver.

Follow @T4SeriesUSA for driver announcements, registration details, and live event coverage.

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