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 […]

Feb 06, 2026

One of the hottest areas of strength and growth in American karting right now is in Texas and surrounding states like Louisiana. 19-year-old University of Louisiana at Lafayette Business Administration student Camryn Reed is right in the middle of this expansion with Reed MotorSports, the race team that her and her father Josh launched at […]

Feb 03, 2026

The new Barrichello by Birelart range makes its official debut, combining Birelart technology and tradition with Rubens Barrichello’s well-known passion for karting. Passion and innovation are two key words that have united the Lissone-based company and the former Brazilian F1 driver for this new project. The latest Birelart brand joins other successful brands linked to […]

Jan 27, 2026

The 2026 season brings with it the 19th year for the Challenge of the Americas championship program. The series that was once based as a winter program has evolved throughout its near two decades of action into what is now a four-weekend major championship for the western half of the USA. The 2026 Challenge of […]

Jan 22, 2026

If you’re talking powerhouse teams in Southern California, you’d likely start with Formula Works. Led by Team Principal Anthony Siragusa, the operation has been winning races and championships in the ultra-competitive region since 2014 and they’re primarily responsible for the slew of black and white GFC karts you’d see at any club, regional, and national […]

Jan 06, 2026

If there was a major event running in the US in 2025, Brandon Jarsocrak Racing was there. The team was at the kart track for over half the weekends this past year. The team’s schedule began with the WKA Daytona KartWeek event in Florida and continued with the Superkarts! USA Winter Series in Orlando. The […]