Apr 29, 2015

Building upon their success in the North American karting market, VemmeKart is now set to take on the biggest of karting stages. With the manufacturing factory based in Italy, company officials have put a VemmeKart Factory Race Team in place, as they will take part in the WSK Promotions program, Italian Championships and the CIK/FIA […]

Apr 29, 2015

Franklin Motorsports is looking for qualified individuals to add to their New Berlin, WI store location and race programs.  Interested parties can send their resume and qualifications to jsieracki@franklinkart.com.  Positions may be flexible between full and part time work pending each individuals availability. Technician/Mechanic/Shop Specialist Assemble and maintain race kart packages Organize and maintain shop […]

Apr 29, 2015

Hot on the heels of their recent announcement of switching to the BirelArt product line, PSL West is excited to announce an association with Fikse Wheels, a high quality performance racing wheel for both street and race cars. With Fikse Wheels stepping up as official title sponsor of the Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) Pro Tour, the […]

Apr 29, 2015

With time quickly passing by, World Karting Officials have extended Tier 1 of the entry fees for the next scheduled Manufacturers and Gold Cup events to Monday May 4th. Competitors in the Bridgestone/Mazda Manufacturer’s Cup Series will next race at Briggs and Stratton Raceway Park in Dousman, Wisconsin the weekend of May 29-31, stop #3 […]

Apr 29, 2015

Only his Merlin / Franklin Motorsports teammate overtaking him in the final corners of Sunday’s Yamaha Junior main event kept Eagle, Wisconsin’s Brandon Lemke from going four for four in junior main-event competition at GoPro Motorplex this past weekend, where the United States Pro Kart Series (USPKS) kicked off its 2015 campaign with record entry […]

Apr 29, 2015

With her love of helping people and the entire karting community, Jen Durrant has put forth a major effort to kick off a karting charity, Karting Community United (KCU). Focused on fundraising efforts to help members of the karting community in time of tragedy or hardship, Karting Community United will officially kick off May 16th […]

Apr 29, 2015

Ventresca Seberras Racing announced earlier this year that they would be expanding their existing product line with exclusive importer rights to Ontario for the world renowned Tony Kart chassis. This paired with the already in place FA program has equipped VSR with the best tools to put any driver at the front of the pack […]

Apr 29, 2015

The 2014 season of the United States Pro Kart Series (USPKS) was a notable year for the Checkered Motorsports squad, and the start of the 2015 season looks no different.  A mix of wet and dry conditions summarized the opening round of the United States Pro Kart Series held at Go Pro Motorplex.  The PCR […]

Apr 28, 2015

The first victory for a racer is always a memorable moment. For rising Kid Kart driver Caleb Gafrarar, his first national win is a true story of grit and determination. The 6-year-old driver from Concord, North Carolina piloted his Russell Karting Specialties Parolin chassis to victory in the Kid Kart division. The World Karting Association […]

Apr 28, 2015

One of the longest running kart clubs in the United States starts their 30th Anniversary season of karting in Minnesota on Saturday May 2nd. Started in 1985 by karting legend Kenny Venberg the NRKA has been able to weather the highs and lows associated with the sport of karting. With using the model of “grass […]

Apr 28, 2015

Perfect weather greeted karters at Horn Rapids Kart Track in Richland, Washington for the start of the third season of the Can-Am Karting Challenge. Hosted by the Tri-City Kart Club, competition proved to be tough as teams and drivers would begin their quest for race wins, championships, prizes and awards and elusive Rotax Max Challenge […]

Apr 28, 2015

For the last 3 years South Beloit, Illinois’ young racer Cole Peschang  has been racing go-karts in Brodhead, Wisconsin at Sugar River Raceway. He is a numerous time Track Champion and holds Track Records in a few different classes there. In 2014 Cole’s family made the decision to try the LO206 Briggs and Stratton  engine. […]

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 24, 2015

BRP-Powertrain will be supported by its long-term chassis partners at the 16th edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals (RMCGF) in Portimão, Portugal. “With most of our chassis partners we can look back on many years of a well established relationship. We have been partnering with all of them in the past already. A […]

Apr 24, 2015

Returning to the Ocala Gran Prix, site of his recent victory during the 2015 Cold Stone Florida Winter Tour, top karting pilot Anthony Gangi Jr. would again be the driver on top of the podium. Taking on the opening round of the 2015 ROK Cup USA series, Gangi Jr. was near the top of the […]

Apr 23, 2015

Molecule Motorsports returns to the series with their great products and will become the primary sponsor of the NorCal Rotax championship, look for more announcements on this exciting partnership with the Sanzaru Games karting championship. Race winners and others to receive more HPD and Sanzaru Bucks at this race. After a strong turnout at Race […]

Apr 23, 2015

When the So Cal Oval Karters make their second appearance of 2015 at the Perris Raceway this Saturday night, April 25th, they are offering prospective new racers a chance to drive a kart on the famous Barton Road track in the newly developed “Arrive and Drive” program. During intermission of the show, potential new drivers […]

Apr 23, 2015

Michiana Raceway Park and their popular MRP Speed Schools programs are proud to announce that Rony Miron has been brought on in charge of Sales & Special Events for the popular kart racing facility. Miron, who is a returning staffer, began as a MRP Speed School student many years ago and most recently has been […]

Apr 23, 2015

The Mid-American Sprint Series present by Bridgestone and fueled by Sunoco held it’s opening race weekend of the 2015 season April 18-19 at Concept Haulers Motor Speedway in Sheridan, Illinois.  In the second season opener, the total number of entries was promising with the Briggs & Stratton LO206 Senior class having the most growth from […]

Apr 23, 2015

The d’Orlando brothers head to Race City USA, Mooresville, NC, home to many of the top NASCAR teams, to kick off their United States Pro Kart Series (USPKS) campaign for 2015 at GoPro Motorplex. Michael and Nicholas are no strangers to the 0.7-mile sprint track and both have had great success here in the past […]