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 […]

Dec 23, 2025

Over the past few years, one of the intriguing ‘little guy’ stories in American karting has been the occasional forays of the Italian-made Bestkart chassis in national level karting. Often put into competition through single-kart efforts, the brand has gone toe-to-toe with the major manufacturers and most recently came away with a podium finish in […]

Dec 15, 2025

MPG Motorsports is turning to the next chapter in its history. A program that began in ‘My Parents Garage’ in Wisconsin ventured to Indiana in 2019 when original co-owner Billy Vincent signed on as the Will Power Kart distributor. MPG established a new home at Whiteland Raceway Park. That is when now co-owner Chase Jones […]

Dec 11, 2025

Rotax Karting is excited to announce a new chapter in its U.S. operations with the appointment of Karting Solutions Group (KSG) as a key business partner. KSG will take over the responsibilities of both existing distributors – RTX Karting USA and J3 Competition –, bringing economic leverage, a deep passion for motorsport, and a unified […]

Dec 04, 2025

Klotz Lubricants has a long history within the sport of karting, one that includes over 60 years of developing products for the motorsports industry. A new product introduced recently by Klotz combines its constantly-developing technology with the knowledge and experience of one of the sport’s legends in Lynn Haddock. The new Haddock Special Formula two-stroke […]

Nov 26, 2025

When you’re a racer or a mechanic, you are always interacting with your equipment, leveraging its spectrum of adjustability and user friendliness. If you have an engineering mind, you may at find times find yourself wishing a component could do more or be easier to use. You may want to try to improve on a […]

Oct 29, 2025

After a successful run, brothers Kyle and Brad Yuchinski have officially sold the Amarillo Kart Complex to Jeff Offutt, a seasoned entrepreneur and motorsports enthusiast, who will rename the venue Amarillo Motorsports Park. The acquisition promises an expanded vision and an elevated experience for the Amarillo racing community, with a focus on karting, minimoto, and […]

Oct 27, 2025

Stilo & Simpson Race Products are gearing up for the upcoming SKUSA SuperNationals, bringing the latest in karting safety and performance gear to fans and racers alike. Attendees can visit the 20×10 vendor booth to explore the full Stilo & Simpson product line, try on helmets, and view the brand-new painted helmets on display. Adding to […]

Sep 23, 2025

The absence of RaceHero since the start of 2025 has left not only the karting community, but the motorsports world without an interactive live timing app for mobile devices. Currently, Speedhive – developed by MyLaps – serves as the default live timing service for those utilizing the Orbits scoring software. Karters and motorsport enthusiasts now […]

Sep 04, 2025

GFC Karting proudly announces three major strategic partnerships expanding its national network. The Norberg Karting Academy has been named the Official Southeast Distributor, with Ryan Norberg — one of America’s most decorated karting drivers — stepping into key leadership roles as GFC Director of Driver Development and Product Strategist, as well as Lead X30 Factory […]

Sep 04, 2025

GFC Karting and the Norberg Karting Academy, founded by ten-time national champion Ryan Norberg, are proud to announce a strategic partnership that combines world-class driver development with race-winning engineering. Under the alliance, the Academy will serve as the official GFC Southeast Stocking Distributor. Additionally, Ryan will serve as GFC’s Director of Driver Development and Product […]

Aug 26, 2025

The dealer network continues expansion in 2025 for Kart CRG USA with the addition of MERC Racing Team. The operation located in Phoenix, Arizona is providing a unique and focused path into the sport of karting for its customers, now offering the full CRG chassis product line. “We are happy to welcome MERC Racing Team […]

Aug 25, 2025

For over 25 years, Courtney Concepts has been providing kart racing products as an industry distributor in North America. Established by Mike Courtney, the company has developed partnerships with manufacturers in the karting industry from around the globe. Beginning September 1, Andy Seesemann will become a partner within Courtney Concepts, providing the day-to-day operations of […]

Jul 23, 2025

FZ Shifter, officially a new brand dedicated to making shifter karting more accessible, today announced the complete launch of its innovative engine line. With a core philosophy centered on affordability, a unique leasing program, and an engine platform designed specifically for young racers, FZ Shifter is set to provide a shifter kart experience for enthusiasts […]

Apr 23, 2025

Now into its seventh season, GFC Karting is hitting a new era for the brand. 2025 marks its first season under CIK-FIA homologation certification with the brand’s continued focus on expanding into the international circuit. That began what was a busy opening three months of the 2025 season, a schedule that included multiple events. Racing […]

Apr 23, 2025

The distribution and dealer network has evolved during the 2025 season for TB Kart USA / Amarillo Kart Complex – the official U.S. importer and distributor of TB Kart. With core distribution in the southeast and Midwest, including the central states, the Texas-based operation has signed on Private Sector Motorsports as the newest TB Kart […]