Dec 08, 2015
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Following record-high entries in 2015, the 2016 GoPro Motorplex Karting Challenge club series season promises another action-packed year of karting excitement. As in years past, the series will stay true to its vision of providing karting enthusiasts with the most affordable and exciting race program in the region. The goals of the series will continue […]

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Dec 07, 2015
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After years of planning and research, the engine division of the Andersen Racing Team steps out into the public under the name Andersen Competition Engines, or ACE for short. Headed up by South African Engineer Andre Van De Merwe, the company will offer a full range of kart engine preparation services. Though initially focusing on […]

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Smart-Revolutions announced immediate availability of Pin-It Sprocket Hub and Peg-Weight, enabling owners of any previous technology to immediately upgrade to the latest release. “The passion for racing karts from the age of four, has promoted my interest in making this sport the best it can be in all fashions,” said Greg Lacoste Jr., OWNER/Designer at […]

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Dec 07, 2015
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The Dart Kart Club and Championship Enduro Series are joining forces in 2016 in promotion of two marquee Midwest Road Race karting events. The June 17-19 event at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and July 9-10 race at Grattan Raceway in Michigan will be included on two Road Race Series’ schedules – the Championship Enduro […]

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Dec 04, 2015
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With the Thanksgiving Holiday serving as the deadline for Tier 1 entries for the latest edition of Daytona KartWeek for the Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup and WKA National Road Race Series, the final bell will sound for pre entries for ALL series, including the WKA Speedway Dirt Series, Friday December 11. Competitors have just 1 final […]

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Dec 04, 2015
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Growing in tradition with each passing Florida Winter Tour season, the Dan Wheldon Ambassador Award is set to be awarded again in 2016. Awarded by Race Tech Development’s Mike Maurini and with Ben Cooper claiming the honors in 2015, the 2016 edition of the popular winter karting program opens the door for a new and […]

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Dec 04, 2015
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Hard work, determination and focus led Matt Miller to one of his ultimate goals in karting, a World Karting Association national championship in the Gold Cup Series. Miller’s two Gold Cup national championships highlighted a 2015 season that saw the Perry Hall, Md., native score six class championships between national, regional and local competition.  Miller […]

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Dec 04, 2015
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From November 16th-21st the 19th edition of the SKUSA Super Nationals took place in American Las Vegas. German kart manufacturer Mach1 Kart started at the world’s biggest kart race for the first time and immediately drove among the front. In the end there was reason to rejoice due to the strong third place at the […]

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‘Crazy Cuban Tent Sale’ Set at Ocala Gran Prix for December 12

Steep discounts on karting gear for all ages

Dec 03, 2015
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It only happens once every two to three years, and it is one of the most anticipated events in North Central Florida. Jorge Arellano and Ocala Gran Prix are set to host the ‘Crazy Cuban Tent Sale’ yet again. Taking place December 12, 2015 on the grounds of the Ocala Gran Prix facility, karting equipment […]

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Dec 03, 2015
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As the clock ticks closer towards this years edition of the WKA/Unilli Dirt World Championships December 27-30 at Daytona International Speedway, competitors continue their preparations for this years event. Boasting over $100,000 in purse, awards, and merchandise, competitors and sponsors have been lining up on a daily basis, requesting parking and sponsorship opportunities. Many have […]

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Sofina Foods Announced as Title Sponsor for 2016 MAXSpeed Entertainment Promoted Events

Sofina Foods Florida Winter Tour, US Open and USRMC Grand Nationals

Dec 03, 2015
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MAXSpeed Entertainment, the largest karting race promotion company in the world, announces today Sofina Foods Inc. as title sponsor for all 2016 MAXSpeed promoted events. The privately owned Canadian company, headquartered in Markham, Ontario, will put their name to the 2016 Florida Winter Tour, US Open series and the United States Rotax MAX Challenge Grand […]

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Dec 03, 2015
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Jonathan Cash, of Oxford, N.C., is a national karting legend. During his carrier, spanning from the 1990’s to the present, he has won all of dirt karting’s major competitions at least once, most more than once.  He’s a particularly talented long distance money racer.  This year he’s won over $1000,000.00, which includes his winning of […]

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Team Koene USA Adds Zach Holden for 2016 Karting Season

SuperNats Vice-Champion set to take on multiple series next season

Dec 02, 2015
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After claiming a solid second place result at the SuperKarts! USA (SKUSA) SuperNationals in Las Vegas, Nevada, Indiana resident and Tony Kart driver Zach Holden will join Team Koene USA for the 2016 karting season. Moving to the senior ranks, Holden will begin his season in January and will be on the prowl for race […]

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Benik Kart Dominates SuperNationals TaG Cadet Category

Edgar wins race, DeFrancesco wins championship

Dec 02, 2015
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In the final event of the 2015 karting season, Team BENIK continued their winning ways at the annual SuperKarts USA (SKUSA) SuperNationals in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taking on the TaG Cadet field, BENIK would top the podium for the victory in the most prestigious karting event in the United States and would also stand atop […]

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Vortex Engine Announces New Retail Prices for North American Market

The ROK engine packages will see a significant price drop heading into 2016

Dec 01, 2015
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In anticipation of ROK Cup Promotions announcing their 2016 ROK Cup USA series race schedule next week, VORTEX is rolling out new retail pricing for their engine packages. The pricing will lower the cost for the three main engine packages offered in the market: the ROK Shifter engine package is now $3600, the ROK GP, […]

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Zoey Edenholm Joins Team Koene USA for 2016 Season

Second year Junior driver looks to take advantage of Koene USA development program

Nov 30, 2015
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With the 2016 season fast approaching, Team Koene USA is pleased to welcome another driver to their elite level karting program. Joining the Indianapolis, Indiana based squad for several of North America’s top karting series, Zoey Edenholm will be a sophomore in the Junior class as she will compete in both Rotax and IAME powered […]

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Jay Howard and MDD Look Forward to WKA at Daytona

MDD program will compete in all the WKA Winter Cup events

Nov 30, 2015
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With the 2015 karting season now complete in the United States, Jay Howard and his Motorsports Driver Development (MDD) Program have now shifted their focus and are already working on their 2016 program. With plans to compete in several high profile karting series throughout the country, the squad will kick off their 2016 campaign at […]

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Nov 30, 2015
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As an early Christmas gift to many, the 2016 version of the WKA Tech Manual has completed the printing process, and as of Friday November 20, had begun to make its way from the printers, and into the mail boxes of all WKA Master Members. With the Thanksgiving Holiday upon us, members may not receive […]

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Nov 27, 2015
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2016 Event Schedule May 7-8: Gateway Motorsports Park June 4-5: Blackhawk Farms Raceway June 17-19: Mid-Ohio Raceway ”Hosted By Dart Kart Club”  July 9-10: Grattan Raceway August 6-7: Blackhawk Farms Raceway Sept 10-11: Gingerman Raceway The 2016 Series will be a two day race format consisting of 12 races at 6 tracks. Main gates will […]

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Nov 25, 2015
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As the excitement continues to build for the latest edition of Daytona KartWeek December 27-30 at Daytona International Speedway, so does the list of sponsors. World Karting is proud to announce the return of BDL Motorsports as one of the official sponsors of the WKA/Unilli Tires Dirt World Championship. Sponsoring the Pro Junior Heavy Class […]

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