The new 2015 FKCS President, Michael Sachs stated “The all-new 2015 Florida Karting Championship Series is erupting with excitement”.  The series will see an improved race format, increased awards and an emphasis on a fun family environment. The improved race format will include a substantial increase in track time for all the racers. The familiar […]

Jan 06, 2015

Back by popular demand, MRP Speed Schools instructor and professional race driver/coach, Marc Miller, will be teaching a dedicated Data Acquisition seminar in the Chicagoland area on Saturday, February 21. The seminar will focus on the popular AIM MXL or MYCHRON data acquisition systems and the RaceStudio2 software and feature ways to analyze and optimize […]

Jan 06, 2015

2015 will see the very cost effective LO206 added to the So-Cal Challenge program. This low cost class is a perfect entry into the world of competitive karting and provides drivers with an opportunity to race without breaking the bank. The LO206 program is taking off all over the country, and its close racing is […]

The momentum of The RaceLab and Formula K continues to build into the 2015 season as long time karting operation Black Flag Racing Products has signed on as a dealer of the FK brand in the Pacific Northwest. Based just outside of Portland, Oregon, Back Flag brings a vast amount of national, regional, and local […]

Myles Rowe Racing today announced its first major national sponsor for 2015 with a sponsorship from Lucas Oil Products. Winning the 2014 GoPro Motorplex Championship, Rowe has garnered the attention of several sponsors.  At the end of this month, Myles will race in the 2015 24 Hrs of America Endurance Karting Challenge which will consist of 31 teams […]

With the 2014 season officially in the books, this past year may arguably be one of the most successful years for the Checkered Motorsports operation.  Focusing on delivering results on track and across the U.S. the Girard, Ohio based team spread their black and yellow colors to the front of the grid.  Focusing on the […]

AKRA is proud to announce that in 2015 we will be hosting an eight race program with payouts and awards that could exceed 1 Million Dollars Sponsored by Unilli Tires/UniRon. This program will have something for every level of competition with a renewed focus on the Non-Pro level racing. We will of course still have […]

Team BirelArt USA pilot Gage Rodgers made the trek from Coldwater MI to Daytona FL to take on karters from around the country at the World Karting Association Manufacturer’s Cup race at Daytona International Speedway.  The sprint kart track is located in the turn four infield portion of the speedway.  The unique track is only […]

Throughout a driver’s racing years there are thousands of elements that help shape the career they navigate through. These moments and people and sponsors and championships or losses are similar to the very specific and important elements of a clock that results in it running perfectly. Or like the gear of an engine, depending on […]

From The Desk of Bill McCutcheon President and CEO of AKRA, Inc. I would like to take this opportunity to reintroduce and reacquaint myself with the Road Racing, Sprint(2&4 cycle) Programs. I am truly excited about AKRA becoming part of these great programs in 2015 and for many years to follow. We will be announcing […]

With the 2015 season just weeks away, D Power Racing has signed a contract with Croc Promotions to be the exclusive importer for Mad Croc chassis line. D Power Racing, headed by Daniel Patino, has been one of the most successful teams in the western half of the United States since its inception at the […]

With their focus on driver development and winning, another young and promising competitor has made the switch to Team Koene USA for the Florida Winter Tour (FWT). Georgia’s Ryan Rackley has inked a deal with the Indiana based Team Koene USA and will compete in the Vortex Mini ROK class at the upcoming 2015 Florida […]

After testing in the open wheel formula car ranks late in 2014, New Braunfels, Texas driver Parker Chase is set to start his move up the motorsports ladder. Inking a deal this week with Jay Howard and his Motorsports Driver Development program and Chastain Motorsports, Chase will see action in the F1600 Formula F Championship […]

Praga North America is pleased to announce that Praga factory driver Patrik Hajek is confirmed to compete in the opening round of the Florida Pro Kart Winter Series. The Czech driver will compete in the KZ class on the Praga chassis with an IAME engine package. Besides driving, Hajek will also assist in driver coaching […]

With the 2015 Cold Stone Florida Winter Tour fast approaching, the registration for the highly anticipated international series continue to rise. With a record breaking opening day and an onslaught of registrations coming in on a daily basis, MAXSpeed Entertainment is reminding all teams and competitors to take advantage of discounted registration fees for all […]

After an amazing 2014 season, Floridian driver Ryan Norberg has made the decision tojoin Checkered Motorsports for the upcoming 2015 karting calendar. After several years aboard multiple different chassis brands, Norberg is set to find a new home with the Bujdoso Family, who head up the Checkered Racing program and also import the PCR racing […]

Results from the most prestigious U.S. karting event – the 18th annual SKUSA Supernationals in Las Vegas, and its field of nearly 400 competitors – explain why a growing number of karters are turning to HoleShot sprockets and chains for a competitive edge when thousandths of a second matter. In the 20-lap main events, Jarred […]

Top Kart USA is proud to announce an incredibly strong lineup for the first round of the upcoming WKA Manufacturers Cup Series along with the Florida Pro Kart Series (FPKS) winter program. With some chassis being upgraded through an intensive research and development program, and some new drivers added, the Top Kart USA team is […]

As you may know, we at the MAXSpeed Group are always trying to listen to our customers and some have been unhappy with the current Rotax Mini MAX regulation in regards to the minimum squish gap. In trying to make this class as level playing field as possible, we have come to the conclusion with […]

Tim Lobaugh is excited to announce a new racing team, Trackside Karting Services. The new karting team is a full service, innovative program focusing on the existing BirelArt program that he has been a part of since 1995. Some of the many attributes of the new team are: event tenting, driver coaching and testing, engine […]