Jul 07, 2015

In March, Briggs & Stratton announced the ‘Briggs Weekly Racing Series presented by RLV’ program for grassroots Briggs LO206 racers across North America. The idea is to match racers against other racers at tracks from the same state, the same region, and the entire continent. While Briggs presented the WRS to tracks all over the country, […]

Jul 06, 2015

A partnership between Briggs & Stratton, Simraceway, and the International Kart Federation was finalized recently, resulting in the 4 Cycle Sprint Grand Nationals being held at the popular track on August 20th & 21st, 2015. Briggs & Stratton is supporting this world-class facility, making way for the best racers in Junior l, Junior ll, and […]

Jul 01, 2015

Less than 1 month removed from the heat of Kershaw, South Carolina in the Kart City Performance Nationals, The RLV Tuned Exhaust Products Gold Cup Series hits the track for stop #3 of the season this weekend in Camden, Ohio at G and J Kartway for the Michigan Kart Supply Nationals. While Mother Nature may […]

Jun 29, 2015

Briggs & Stratton Racing is sweeping North America once again with their LO206 engine package. Straight from the shipping box to a chassis, the Briggs LO206 brings simplicity, fun, affordability and excitement back to club and regional racing for four-stroke enthusiasts. One of the newest programs that have been developed to help boost camaraderie within […]

Jun 24, 2015

It’s not every day that you hear of a young kid doing extra chores, odd jobs for neighbors, and selling their own personal items, all to buy their own race kart.  In a time where most kids would rather watch TV, play video games, or text their friends on their iPhones, hearing news of a […]

Jun 12, 2015

On Tuesday June 2, Briggs & Stratton Racing began manufacturing with cylinders and side covers that feature a new, matte finish.  “This additional step in our manufacturing process just allows us to obtain a more consistent, in my opinion, better finished look to our race engines” stated David Klaus, Briggs & Stratton Racing.  “This finish […]

Jun 12, 2015

The second season of the Briggs & Stratton 206 Cup presented by Noram Racing will begin at a track that has been synonymous with 4-Cycle racing in the Midwest – the Briggs & Stratton Raceway Park located in Dousman, Wisconsin. The June 20-21 event will follow the same formula that the series proved works last […]

Jun 03, 2015

In March, Briggs & Stratton announced the ‘Briggs Weekly Racing Series presented by RLV’ program for the grassroots Briggs LO206 racers across North America. The premise is to match up racers against other racers at tracks from the same state, the same region, and the entire continent. While Briggs presented the WRS to tracks all […]

Apr 24, 2015

Over the past three years Briggs & Stratton Racing has taken on the project of retooling the PZ 22 carburetor used on the Animal, 206, and M-series platforms.  “In updating and isolating our tooling for our exclusive use, it will enable the continued consistency that is the cornerstone of our program.  These updates have been […]

Apr 20, 2015

Effective immediately Recently we were contacted by a dealer about a spring from a 206 engine that did not meet our current .930” length rule.  When checking this part, we noted that it passed our 100% audit process, the difference being how we check our springs in production verses a caliper and or the ¼” […]

Apr 14, 2015

Briggs Racing Director David Klaus put together this information sheet to help newcomers to the LO206 program and karting in general a quick reference on issues or common mistakes made after the initial purchase of a Briggs LO206 engine. The 206 crate engine is built from a dedicated platform engineered and designed for racing.  Even […]

Mar 31, 2015

The Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series offers sprint tracks and 206 racers a great way to race locally while competing regionally via a points system for over $50,000 in prizes. “The Briggs & Stratton WRS is about supporting tracks and racers.  It’s free!  Every track that signs up and stays current is eligible for […]

Mar 26, 2015

Briggs & Stratton 206 Exhaust -5506 This week RLV will begin shipping 206 exhaust systems which will now feature a main brace back to the control cover along with an additional non-welded brace that extends from the cylinder head.  The exhaust dimensions and pipe angle remain unchanged along with the current part number 5506 will […]

Mar 20, 2015

For many in the karting industry, there is a renewed sense of optimism and a real momentum for the better.  Growth at the grassroots level has been exciting, and we expect to see this continue exponentially as the season rolls on.  The exploding interest in the Briggs Local Option 206 crate motor program has opened […]

Mar 18, 2015

As the 2015 KPX Karting Championship season approaches, we have landed a huge partnership with Briggs & Stratton! Briggs & Stratton has offered to sponsor the KPX Championship series with $800 per race by implementing the “Briggs & Stratton Pill Pull” program. What does this mean exactly? *2 Briggs classes will be randomly chosen at […]

Mar 10, 2015

Have you ever wondered how you stand up against other racers in your state or region of the country?  That is the premise behind the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series. “We wanted to incorporate the fun and excitement of racing the 206 crate engine with a program that supports both the racers and local […]

Mar 09, 2015

4 Cycle racing is on the rise in the FKCS with the new sponsorship from Briggs & Stratton. “The 206 engine is all about great competition and having fun” stated David Klaus, Director- Briggs & Stratton Racing. We wanted to put the fun back into racing and the LO206 does just that. From the box […]

Mar 05, 2015

For many racers who are new to our sport, learning and understanding certain maintenance procedures for either their kart or for the engine can be a daunting task. Briggs Racing, the American kart engine manufacturer, has made it a little easier for those unfamiliar with key aspects of engine preservation by producing tech videos to walk […]

Jan 23, 2015

After successfully introducing the Briggs and Stratton 206 engine at their local club in 2010 and then phasing completely to the motor package in 2013, 206 Cup series founders Steve Vermeer and Greg Jasperson saw an opportunity in the new spec engine from Milwaukee. They envisioned a traveling series that club racers could afford, with […]

Jan 16, 2015

Although it’s taking place outside the sightlines of those racing on the club level – the foundation of the sport – there is a little turmoil bubbling away in the karting industry regarding national level racing. A new power struggle is now fully in play, one involving sanctioning bodies, manufacturers, importers and race promoters, as […]