Nov 18, 2019

With the addition of the Vortex ROK engine platform and ROK Cup USA classes at the World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturers Cup program in 2020, WKA and ROK Cup Promotions are excited to announce a Vortex ROK Engine Promotion Program and Prize Package. Structured to entice Vortex ROK powered competitors, promotional pricing will be offered […]

Nov 14, 2019

Enough of our WKA members asked us for it, so it has been added! The Senior Champ class is now being offered for the Maxxis Daytona Dirt World Championship presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Kartweek! Check the Dirt Series page for updated info and register today. Discounted Hotels & Car Rentals There are discounted […]

Nov 05, 2019

Gearing up for WKA’s 45th edition of Daytona International Speedway KartWeek, World Karting has made all three event registration platforms available concurrently.  With great interest in this year’s Daytona KartWeek already buzzing, Officials felt it was important to get the important details out to the racers. As always, WKA Membership is required to participate at […]

Nov 04, 2019

Utah Motorsports Campus (UMC) is pleased to announce that local kart racing will be returning in 2020. UMC has entered into a partnership with the World Karting Association (WKA) and will adopt the WKA class structure, rules package and more as it establishes the new UMC Karting Championship. “Karting is very important to UMC and […]

Oct 31, 2019

Substantially increasing its participation with the World Karting Association for the benefit of the racers, Summit Racing Equipment and WKA solidified a multi-year agreement, naming Summit Racing Equipment as the Presenting Sponsor for all WKA’s National Programs. “After a great first year of building our relationship with Summit Racing Equipment, we couldn’t be more pleased […]

Oct 25, 2019

After tireless planning by WKA Officials and the Road Racing Competition Committee, WKA is pleased to announce its 2020 Schedule for the Vega Tires National Road Racing Series, for points in WKA National Classes.  A bit of a break from the norm, WKA racers will enjoy bringing back a couple old track friends, coupled with […]

Oct 19, 2019

WKA and MYLAPS Sports Timing announced an exclusive partnership today, naming MYLAPS as the Official Sports Timing of the World Karting Association. Over 20 million athletes and racers perform in MYLAPS-timed contests each year and have access to their results and performance data on one of the MYLAPS platforms. “For years, WKA has trusted MYLAPS […]

Oct 16, 2019

The sixth and final event of the 2019 World Karting Association Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series took competitors to the New Castle Motorsports Park for the Top Kart Grand Nationals. The coveted WKA Eagle trophy was awarded to the 16 winners on the weekend, with the final points collected for those gunning for a WKA championship. […]

Oct 02, 2019

As fixtures in the motorsports arena, the World Karting Association (WKA) has appointed the Conrad Group Insurance Agency and Seth Wilkerson as their Agent of Record. Looking to better serve WKA tracks and members, Conrad Group brings much needed motorsports knowledge and structure to North America’s oldest and largest karting sanctioning body. “I am very […]

Sep 30, 2019

In a new approach to provide a place for most all National Sprint Racers, WKA has gone outside the box to introduce its 2020 National Sprint Racing Programs, while introducing a two-race Florida Winter Cup Series, National Kid Kart Program, and the already-announced WKA America Grand National Event. Race Format As mentioned in previous announcements, […]

Sep 26, 2019

Beginning at with Daytona KartWeek this year, Live Broadcast Media Group, LiveBMG.com, has been capturing video coverage select classes of the 2019 Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Season.  Once again, Live BMG will be in attendance at the Top Kart USA Grand Nationals at New Castle, October 11-13 to cap off a season full of WKA coverage. […]

Sep 24, 2019

After receiving amazing submissions from WKA Members to design the 2020 WKA Tech Manual cover, members and trustees of WKA took to social media to vote on the cover that best represents WKA Karting. The Foundation of Motorsports.  The votes are in, and Elizabeth Phillips’ hand-drawn submission was the “hands-down” winner! Elizabeth spent several hours, […]

Sep 19, 2019

In yet another new partnership that directly benefits the WKA membership, Axcel Sports was named exclusive Official Apparel Partner of the organization today. Axcel Sports has been a major player in the motorsports race wear arena for 12 years, and is a mainstay provider of apparel for teams and drivers in numerous racing series globally.  […]

Sep 09, 2019

WKA opens registration for the WKA Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup, Top Kart USA Nationals, October 11-13, adding Briggs 206 Senior for a reduced price of $100 for the weekend. Strengthening last year’s successful WKA Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup at New Castle Motorsports Park, series organizers have made the bold move to once again race on the challenging […]

Aug 28, 2019

As summer comes to an end the Summer Sizzler has return for the 2nd year to Heartland Park in Topeka, Kansas.  The Summer Sizzler is a joint venture between 3 great karting organizations, WKA, KART/MARRS and CES.  This race is the 2nd race this year that these 3 groups have gotten together in hopes of […]

Aug 28, 2019

The fifth stop of the 2019 World Karting Association Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series program took competitors back to the Wolf Paving Raceway this past weekend. The Dousman, Wisconsin circuit, home of the Badger Kart Club, hosted the FranklinKart.com Nationals, serving as Rounds 9 and 10 for the championship program. Four drivers were able to leave […]

Aug 26, 2019

The Second American E-Kart Championship (AEKC) powered by Monster Energy Championship Weekend brings together the fastest 22 indoor E-Kart drivers in the country from August 23rd-25th at Accelerate Indoor Speedway & Events, Chicago in Mokena, Ill. with the winner receiving a $10,000 cash prize. The second place winner will receive $2,500, and the third place […]

Aug 26, 2019

After careful planning, the World Karting Association (WKA) has made some aggressive enhancements to its Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup for 2020, and beyond. Adding to the popular IAME classes for 2020, WKA will create a true manufacturers cup with the addition of the Vortex ROK powered classes to the program.  Stacking the classes even further, WKA […]

Aug 21, 2019

A new racing season is quickly closing in on us.  The 2020 Road Racing Reserve Number form is now available on our website, via fax, or by calling the WKA office for the form. Your current number is yours through the Grand National race at Bowling Green, National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park which is November […]

Aug 09, 2019

In a new program to help WKA Members utilize their Summit Racing Equipment discount code, WKA will hold “Show your Summit Racing Equipment Receipt” Drawings at both the upcoming Sprint and Road Race events in August; Vega Tires Road Racing Nationals | August 16-18 | Heartand Park, Topeka, KS WKA Bridgestone Manufactures Cup FranklinKart.com Nationals August […]