Oct 14, 2026

Norberg Karting Academy (NKA) has announced its return to the OTK product line for the 2027 racing season, with a commitment to supporting the Kosmic chassis and stocking a full range of OTK parts and accessories. “I’m excited to return to a product that brought me eight of my ten national championships,” said Ryan Norberg, […]

Sep 30, 2026

GFC Karting is proud to announce Luis Laurin Speck and TBkart Germany as the official distributor of GFC Chassis in Germany, effective immediately. The partnership represents an important step in GFC Karting’s continued international growth, establishing a dedicated presence in Germany and providing racers with direct access to GFC chassis, parts and technical support. Experience […]

Sep 24, 2026

Factory Karts continues its growth under the new American Kart Manufacturers Inc. (AKM) as the leading brand for the American-based chassis manufacturer. Throughout the 2026 season, the single speed (SS 2.0), shifter and the DD2 models have produced results at the national level. All have been part of the evolution of the chassis brand from […]

Sep 16, 2026

One of the quickest growing operations in North American karting over the last few seasons is Velocity Racing. The Florida-based race team grew from a few drivers to now becoming the official Sodikart team in the United States and the official importer for Sodikart brand. Taking over from Sodi Racing USA, the base of the […]

Sep 15, 2026

One of the mainstays in the North American karting market over the years has been the Benik chassis. It first launched toward the end of the 2013 season with a dedicated focus on the Cadet divisions. Among the early drivers on the Benik brand was Canadian Devlin DeFrancesco, as the IndyCar driver helped to springboard […]

Aug 27, 2026

GFC Karting is proud to welcome Dankowski Motorsport Solutions as its newest authorized distributor in Australia, expanding GFC’s international presence and bringing GFC chassis, parts, and support to the Australian karting community. Led by Paul Dankowski, Dankowski Motorsport Solutions brings more than 40 years of experience in the sport. A third-generation karter, Paul began racing […]

Aug 11, 2026

Fun…that’s the reason that many in the karting community are a part of the sport. It’s the thrill and excitement of bring on the track paired with meeting new people and enjoying dinner and drinks with fellow competitors and family off the track. At the national level, many are locked in on performance with a […]

Aug 05, 2026

GFC Karting is proud to announce Franklin Motorsports as its newest authorized dealer, strengthening GFC’s presence in the Midwest and bringing championship-winning products and dedicated support to racers throughout Wisconsin and the surrounding region. Franklin Motorsports is more than a kart shop—it’s a family business built on a lifelong passion for racing. The “Sieracki chapter” […]

Jul 14, 2026

Years before a deal was set in stone, GFC Karting owner Gary Carlton had a conversation with 10-time national champion driver Ryan Norberg that would change the direction of his career. At the time, Norberg was still driving for Rolison Performance Group and Kosmic under the OTK banner, and was shocked when Carlton asked him […]

Jul 06, 2026

The following is a column by Jake Mottaz, the Director of T4 Series USA. Tillotson Racing is providing a spec program geared towards the grassroots level as well as the regional scene. Over the last three decades, other programs and manufacturers have attempted or are still providing a spec karting class or championship that puts […]

Jun 17, 2026

You’d be hard-pressed to find a young kart racer who doesn’t have aspirations to make driving their career. The role models are plentiful; current professionals or those on the cusp who cut their teeth racing in program like Superkarts! USA, United States Pro Kart Series, or Rotax Max Challenge events. The transition from karts to […]

Jun 16, 2026

Factory Karts Inc., the premier American-made kart chassis manufacturer, today announced its transition into the flagship brand of the newly formed American Kart Manufacturers Inc. (AKM). Supported by investment from Dutch Master Capital, the move denotes Factory Karts’ progression from a standout boutique manufacturer into the foundation of a larger domestic manufacturing platform. The transition […]

May 21, 2026

The summertime is approaching and what better way to spend it than at the kart track, expanding your karting knowledge. Velocity Racing announced their inaugural camp, set for June 17-19 at the Orlando Kart Center. The Orlando, Florida facility is primed to provide the perfect setting for three days of on and off track classes […]

May 11, 2026

The internationally-expanding FAT Karting League (FKL) made its debut in the United States during the 2025 season. The arrive-and-drive electric karting program is the creation of former Ferrari F1 race engineer Rob Smedley and was originally launched in the UK, open for drivers ages between 5-17. The mission of the FKL is to make motorsport […]

Apr 28, 2026

The one thing that remains constant in the developmental years in karting is the size of the steering wheel; the most important link between driver and machine. Foundation Wheel Development has been established with the purpose of manufacturing steering wheels targeted at the youth racer with the intent of creating a more ergonomically and comfortable […]

Apr 02, 2026

As the official race team for Bestkart in the United States, Prodigy Motorsport is focused on continuing the momentum that they developed at the end of the 2025 season thanks to top results at the biggest karting events in the country. Working with Bestkart importer The Kart Shoppe, Prodigy Motorsports is a family-owned company based […]

Mar 24, 2026

Experience is defined as ‘the knowledge, skill or practical wisdom gained through direct observation, participation or living through events. In motorsports, including karting, experience helps pave the way to success. Speed Concepts Racing has amassed more than two centuries of knowledge in the sport through its ownership and those working under the tent with their […]

Mar 02, 2026

At any karting event you see from club, regional, national and of course on the international stage, you can find an OTK chassis. The OTK Kart Group is among the most prestigious and recognized brands in competition karting. They have put the over 40 years of manufacturing and bringing world-class karting technology into the rental […]

Feb 17, 2026

The Tillotson brand dates back more than 100 years, founded in Toledo, Ohio, manufacturing carburetors for the automotive industry. The company continues to be a leader in the carburetor market, including in karting where Tillotson was among the first carburetors used for the first karts that were manufactured. In 2010, Tillotson began producing their own […]

Feb 11, 2026

The Route 66 Sprint Series is a well-established regional karting championship with vast history of providing competitive racing around the Midwest while helping to groom some of the top champions in the sport. The regional program is embarking on its fourth decade with a four round championship program scheduled for the 2026 season. One consistent […]