Jan 05, 2021

After an exhaustive review of all tire brands available in the United States, Vega has been selected as the tire choice for World Karting Association (WKA) sprint programs. With the Daytona Kartweek now in the rear-view mirror and the rest of the 2021 season on the horizon, WKA officials are pleased to finally confirm the switch […]

Dec 31, 2020

The third and final day of competition was completed at the Daytona International Speedway for the WKA Daytona KartWeek. Wednesday welcomed six different categories competing inside NASCAR 3-4 for the prize of winning at Daytona with two Briggs divisions and four IAME classes. Micro Swift: Malcuit Doubles Up in Micro Isaac Malcuit added to his […]

Dec 30, 2020

The World Karting Association reached the halfway point of its 2020 Daytona KartWeek yesterday. The annual event at the Daytona International Speedway hosted Day 2 of racing action in Daytona Beach, Florida on Tuesday. Another sunny but windy day greeted the competitors in Briggs 206, F100, and ROK competition, with categories either completing what they […]

Dec 29, 2020

The opening day of racing was completed on Monday for the World Karting Association Daytona KartWeek. The event inside the Daytona International Speedway marks the opening round for the 2021 Manufacturers Cup Series season. Sunny but windy conditions greeted the over 170 entries for the opening day of competition. This year’s event format features three […]

Dec 28, 2020

As the sport of karting ages, more milestones come up on the calendar each year.  One prominent achievement is the Golden Anniversary of the World Karting Association.  Established in 1971, the WKA will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2021.  To celebrate and bring recognition to the plateau, WKA has officially launched the 50th Anniversary Logo, which will […]

Dec 22, 2020

A huge success during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Karting Association (WKA) has announced their third online sim series. Dubbed the 2021 Winter AMaxx Racing eSports Series Presented by Summit Racing Equipment, the online program will kick off with their first event on Tuesday, January 5 and continue for three more consecutive Tuesdays. […]

Dec 11, 2020

With pre-entries closing soon for the World Karting Association Manufacturers Cup event in Daytona, WKA officials have made the difficult decision to remove classes with less than the required entry count. With the removal of these classes from the schedule, room has been made to add an additional on track session in the form of […]

Dec 04, 2020

As WKA’s pinnacle event, Daytona KartWeek, draws near, series officials are reminding participants of the pre-entry deadline for Manufacturers Cup, Road Racing, Speedway Dirt and Margay Ignite drivers. Pre-entry for all series will close Thursday, December 10, with at the track registration available for an additional fee. “Our December 10 pre-entry deadline is firm,” explains […]

Dec 03, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and in cooperation with Daytona International Speedway and local jurisdictions, WKA will institute the following procedures for health screenings to gain access to the Speedway property during the December 27-30 event. EVERYONE (Drivers, Parents, Mechanics, Officials, Team Owners, etc) ENTERING THE PROPERTY MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLLOWING STEPS: 1. Complete […]

Dec 03, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and in cooperation with Daytona International Speedway and local jurisdictions, WKA will institute the following procedures for health screenings to gain access to the Speedway property during the December 27-30 event. EVERYONE (Drivers, Parents, Mechanics, Officials, Team Owners, etc) ENTERING THE PROPERTY MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLLOWING STEPS: 1. Complete […]

Nov 25, 2020

With the World Karting Association (WKA) Presented by Summit Racing Equipment recently confirming their 2021 schedules, series officials are pleased to announce their first partner of 2021. Welcoming Street Super Stands back to the WKA family, the Wisconsin based company will have trackside displays at each of the three series competing at the WKA Daytona […]

Nov 19, 2020

Having confirmed dates and locations for the majority of their 2021 season, World Karting Association is reiterating their plans for the upcoming year. With series schedules set for the Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup, the new Summer Club Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway, as well as the return of a national schedule for the Maxxis Speedway Dirt […]

Nov 17, 2020

With an aim to provide better customer service off the track, the World Karting Association Board of Trustees has voted to realign the WKA districts. Decreasing from ten to eight all while keeping the member in mind, the newly aligned districts will not only benefit the WKA family as a whole but keep the best […]

Nov 09, 2020

In yet another way to involve the World Karting Association (WKA) membership base, WKA ran the second ever “Design the Tech Manual Cover” contest. Bringing team owners, mechanics, drivers and family into the design process, the clear winner for the second year in a row was Elizabeth Phillips. “Elizabeth produced the best Tech Manual cover […]

Nov 06, 2020

Listening to the recommendations and insights from their customers, the World Karting Association (WKA) has introduced a new laydown class for the National Road Racing program beginning in Daytona and continuing onward for years to come. Dubbed the 100cc Laydown Air Cooled Tag class, drivers age sixteen and older will be able to take advantage […]

Oct 29, 2020

Already making gains in their established partnership, ROK Cup USA and the World Karting Association (WKA) and aiming to grow the younger level classes. In an unprecedented engine rental program, Micro ROK and Mini ROK competitors will be able to enter the WKA Manufacturers Cup at the Daytona International Speedway and receive a Vortex ROK […]

Oct 28, 2020

Many times, in the sport of karting, it is the racers who take charge and lead in big gatherings or movements. That is the focus of the ’50 Kart Challenge’ for the upcoming World Karting Association Daytona KartWeek. The annual event is set for December 28-30 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. […]

Oct 09, 2020

Already announcing their 2021 Speedway Dirt Series earlier this week, the World Karting Association (WKA) is pleased to confirm their Manufacturers Cup program while excitement builds for both that and the Road Racing division. With the first event for all series taking place in Daytona Beach, Florida over the dates of December 27-30, the 2021 […]

Oct 08, 2020

With the start of the 2021 season less than three months away, the World Karting Association is excited to confirm the WKA Maxxis Tire Speedway Dirt Series Presented by Summit Racing. With five events across the eastern half of the country and an additional non points paying event at the famed Dirt Track at Charlotte, […]

Oct 08, 2020

Continuing to build the World Karting Association (WKA) program for 2021, series officials are pleased to partner with Keith Freber and the Margay Ignite efforts. Joining a program that will see competitors compete at both the WKA Manufacturers Cup and WKA National Road Racing event at the Daytona International Speedway, competitors can compete on both […]