Florida Pro Kart Series Announces Two Sponsors for Inaugural Season
Series to award cold hard cash to podium drivers
With the 2014 Florida Pro Kart Series (FPKS) just around the corner, a pair of major sponsors have stepped up to the plate to support the new program. The Ticket Clinic and The Karting Source have each jumped on board with the series to kick-start the awards program and with their help, the FKPS will […]
Read Full StoryOperating one final time as D Power Racing Engines, Daniel Patino made his way to Las Vegas for the annual SKUSA Supernationals to support 19 drivers searching for podiums and SKUSA Pro Tour titles. With the opportunity to win both the TAG Senior and Junior championships, D Power Racing Engines came into this event as […]
Read Full StoryJake Knepper Set for Florida Winter Tour
Driver set for FWT debut during Rotax opening weekend
Florida resident and Tony Kart pilot Jake Knepper is set embark on his first ever Formula Kart Productions Florida Winter Tour (FWT) program. Competing aboard a Tony Kart chassis, Knepper will see action in the talent-filled Rotax Mini Max division as he looks to gain experience in the premier series. “Jake is really excited to […]
Read Full StoryEnergy Kart Canada Heads South to Florida Winter Tour
Ontario-based company travels to Sunshine State
With arctic cold and several feet of snow north of the border, Energy Kart Canada will leave winter behind and head to sunny Florida to the annual Formula Kart Productions Florida Winter Tour. Taking over the Energy Kart reigns late in 2013, Darren White and his crew will look to start their campaign off on […]
Read Full StoryTexas driver Jake French will once again join the ranks of the S1 Pro Stock Moto class for the 2014 season. After a 1-year hiatus from karting, Jake will join Champion Racing/Intrepid North America and Oklahoma Motorsports Complex to pilot the SwedeTech powered Intrepid at the 2014 Lone Star Grand Prix, SKUSA Pro Tour and […]
Read Full StoryKMS North America will once again be attending the FWT after making its debut in the series last year and taking the DD2 crown with Ben Cooper. This year the team returns with 8 drivers under its new Gatael Tent and will be hoping for success in all classes. Event: Rotax Florida Winter Tour Date: […]
Read Full StoryDouble Win and Podiums for Praga at Florida Winter Tour
Praga North America takes top place in Stock Moto at the Formula Kart Weekend in Homestead
It was a very successful start to the season for Praga North America, as they took home four trophies at the first Formula Kart round of the Florida Winter Tour at Homestead Karting. Matthew Di Leo took the top spot twice over the weekend in the Honda Stock Moto class, while Praga owner Petr Ptacek […]
Read Full StoryJim Howe Motorsports (Columbus, IN) and North Madison Graphics (Alexandria, IN) announce the release of a new ecommerce website for the team with a variety of team-badged apparel available to the general public. The new website is located at the following link and features T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, “hoodie” jackets, and hats adorned with the […]
Read Full StorySumas International Motorsport Academy first round of the Winter Series is quickly approaching and will be held on February 1. The last date of the series has been moved and combined with the IKF Region 6 Gold Cup Race. The new date will be April 4-6, which will see SIMA host the 2014 Season Opener […]
Read Full StoryAnthony Gangi Jr. Set for First Full Season in the Junior Karting Ranks
Multi-time champion to kick off schedule at the Rotax FWT opener
After a successful 2013 karting season, GT7 Motorsports pilot Anthony Gangi Jr. is set to make his mark in the junior ranks during 2014. Kicking off his season at the Rotax weekend of the annual Formula Kart Productions Florida Winter Tour (FWT) January 16-19 at the Homestead Karting Complex, the rising talent will look to […]
Read Full StoryNKA is proud to announce a new partnership with RockAuto LLC, a leading supplier of automotive parts online. RockAuto is the title sponsor of NKA’s TrakPASS pit pass program, and is supplying wristbands to all NKA tracks and events in 2014. “We’re excited to have RockAuto on board with NKA,” states Mike Burrell, NKA COO. […]
Read Full StoryLachlan DeFrancesco Set for Florida Winter Tour Competition
DFR Driver taking on the FWT under the newly formed BENIK Team and powered by Supertune
Entering the 2014 karting season, up and coming driver Lachlan DeFrancesco is set to make his return to national level karting. Racing under the DFR banner aboard a Supertune USA powered BENIK chassis, the youngest DeFrancesco driver will compete in the TaG Cadet division this weekend before trading in his Vortex powered engine for a […]
Read Full StoryOctane Sports Development to Mentor Two Drivers at Florida Winter Tour
Lachlan DeFrancesco and Javier Gonzalez to utilize OSD's specialized programs
Octane Sports Development is pleased to announce it will support two drivers at the upcoming 2014 Formula Kart Productions Florida Winter Tour (FWT). Supporting young karting talent, Octane Sports Development’s programs will help ensure success during for all six race weekends of the diverse and ultra-competitive FWT. Javier Gonzalez will be back under the tutelage […]
Read Full StoryWestern Canadian Championship Returns to Multi-Race Format
Six races to be contested over two events in July and August
Officials have announced that the Western Canadian Championship returns to full six-race championship in 2014. Based on past experience, for many teams and competitors, it is clear that having more than one big event is necessary in order to give karters the opportunity to race in high level competitions. The travelling being a major issue […]
Read Full StoryKMS North America would like to welcome to the family Francis Mondou as he joins the team for the 2014 season. KMS North America is very excited to begin working with the talented DD2 Masters driver and will be hoping to take Francis to the next level and challenge for all the Masters titles around. […]
Read Full StoryTop Kart USA Kicks Off 2014 with Six Wins in WKA Competition
28 podiums as they look to defend Manufacturers Cup
Kicking off the 2014 World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturers Cup program in late December, Top Kart USA once again flexed their muscles and proved their prowess. Competing on the grounds of the famed Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, Top Kart USA chocked up 28 podium results including six main event victories as they […]
Read Full StoryThe TS Racing engine department had a very successful weekend at all three tracks during the WKA Championships at Daytona International Speedway. The X30 engine, “lease to purchase program” started off the week with several customers taking advantage of the opportunity. Lease engine customer Mark Boos took advantage of TS Racing X30 power to win […]
Read Full StoryGoPro Motorplex is looking forward to hosting the United States Pro Kart Series (USPKS) season opener and round one of the four-round touring sprint karting series on April 11-13 for the second consecutive year. The USPKS released their 2014 schedule back in October with the announcement that they will kick off their season in Mooresville, […]
Read Full StoryWith the 2014 season officially underway, Checkered Motorsports had an outstanding performance to end the 2013 season at Daytona International Speedway for the WKA Manufacturers Cup Series. Hosting a total of five pilots, the team swept the sportsman field during Sunday’s action while tallying up a total of four victories, three poles, and 11 podiums […]
Read Full StoryATTENTION CES MEMBERS We need your help in 2014 to guarantee a successful race season. Please renew your Memberships and also try to help us secure class sponsors. Our track deposits will be due soon and working capital is necessary to make sure we have a budget for the deposits our printing and advertising for […]
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