BRP’s Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals (RMCGF), which draws the best drivers from countries all over the world, will be held at the International Karting Circuit Paladino of Conde in Paraíba, Brazil from November 26 to December 01, 2018. “We are very pleased to announce this year’s venue of Brazil, as it is the first […]
Read Full Story2017 Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Standings Profile – Bree Miller
GoPro Motorplex Briggs Cadet vice-champion makes Junior top-10
The 2017 season marked the third year of the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Presented by RLV. The purpose of the effort is to promote the grassroots Briggs 206 program across North America, providing racers with the opportunity to match up against other drivers from across the United States and Canada. Through the support […]
Read Full StoryThe Ocala Gran Prix has done a lot of the sport of karting. Based at their facility north of the Orlando, Florida area off Interstate 75, the facility has been the starting ground for a number of today’s motorsport stars, including Mazda Road to Indy driver Oliver Askew, F4 US Champion driver Kyle Kirkwood, and […]
Read Full StoryMore Wins and Podiums for Speed Concepts Racing at Orlando Cup
Five driver team set to compete at WKA event in Daytona
Taking place this past weekend at the Orlando Kart Center in Central Florida, Speed Concepts Racing (SCR) drivers once again were able to score race wins and podium results in another successful event. With the final round in the 2017 Orlando Cup on the schedule, SCR branded drivers claimed one win, three podiums and two […]
Read Full StoryVemmeKart USA Set to Compete at WKA Manufacturers Cup Series in Daytona
2018 schedule set for VemmeKart USA Race Team
Set to get away from the cold temperatures in the Midwest, VemmeKart USA will make the trek south to the World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturers Cup event in Daytona, Florida. Taking place in the infield of the famous Daytona International Speedway, VemmeKart USA will enter three strong drivers in three different classes as they look […]
Read Full StoryJak Crawford Awarded CIK-FIA Academy Trophy Seat
Program hopes to become premier annual prize for deserving American drivers
In the European karting scene, the CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy for Junior level kart racers is quickly becoming one of the most sought after and prestigious awards. Pairing drivers in equally prepared equipment in three separate events, drivers must utilize their knowledge, skills, experience and ability to out battle and out duel fellow competitors from around […]
Read Full StoryRule Updates 312.11 B-STOCK FUEL — change spec fuel to open fuel (typo) 103.2.1 change December 20 to December 25 — “any racing that occurs after December 25 is considered the next competition year” Tech Updates 618.9 Air leaks in castings may be repaired externally using epoxy or other sealing materials — any repairs of […]
Read Full StoryWith the Daytona event just around the corner, we wanted to remind our members about a few items that have changed since last year and about some that need emphasizing: All pets are required to be on a leash when in the pits and paddock area — absolutely no pets allowed at anytime in any […]
Read Full StoryOn Friday, December 9, karting competitors alongside their friends and families showed up at Millhome Supper Club in nearby Kiel, Wis., to celebrate the many champions, special award winners and sponsors of Road America’s Karting Club (RAKC) as part of its 2017 awards banquet. In addition to great food, there were tremendous raffle prizes won by […]
Read Full StoryAfter much thought and discussion, the United States Pro Kart Series presented by MG Tires and IAME-USA East (USPKS) has released its competition classes for the 2018 racing season. As per the series mantra, the focus is once again on providing great racer value; putting a premium on track time, fun, and fairness. With the […]
Read Full StoryDriver Diary: Jake Craig – 2017 MRTI Scholarship Shootout
EKN At-Large selection talks of his experience in Phoenix
Seventeen young drivers representing nine countries traveled to Phoenix, Arizona to take part in the Mazda Road to Indy USF2000 $200K Scholarship Shootout. A two-day assessment on and off the track, working with the Bondurant Racing School Formula Mazda cars at the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park and the panel of judges helped to decide […]
Read Full StoryFast Five: Greg Dingess – Margay Racing
Non-stop 2017 season concludes with big event starting 2018 for American karting manufacturer
The 2017 season was a busy one for American karting manufacturer Margay Racing. Their focus on grassroots racing, along with national level competition, has kept the welding room busy producing new Ignite frames for many racers around the country while the race team traveled all over the eastern half of the United States. Each and […]
Read Full StoryBoD Nominations: if you are a club member, you may self-nominate or nominate someone else. If you nominate someone else, please get their permission first. This is a great way to support the club. Nominations must be received by December 31st so do it now! To download the form go to: https://www.woodbridgekartclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2018-Board-of-Directors-Nomination-Form.pdf Tee Shirts: check out the 2018 WKC tee […]
Read Full StoryRacers from both the Northern and Southern tours of the American Kart Racing Association’s (AKRA) American Sprint Cup Series, Presented by TS Racing, came together October 27-29 at Jacksonville, FL’s 103rd Street Sports Complex for Grand Nationals. In addition to Grand National racing national champions were crowned and a new Senior PRO Gas Series kicked […]
Read Full StoryOnly one month left before the season opener of international karting. Three weekends in a row of tests and races at the Adria Karting Raceway. We start with the pre-season tests on 20th and 21st January. Then the first two out of nine appointments of 2018: the WSK Champions Cup and the first round of […]
Read Full StoryKarting to Return at Famous Quincy Park in Illinois
The ‘Park’ is back
Many know it as the ‘Gran Prix of Karting’, some called it ‘South Park Grand Prix’, but everyone who’s ever competed there refers to it as just simply ‘The Park’. A press conference was held on Thursday, announcing the return of kart racing to the city of Quincy, Illinois. Scheduled for June 8-10, the event […]
Read Full Story2017 Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Standings Profile – Tanveer Deen
Calgary Kart Racing Club champion is third-best Canadian driver inside top-10 for Senior/Masters
The 2017 season marked the third year of the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Presented by RLV. The purpose of the effort is to promote the grassroots Briggs 206 program across North America, providing racers with the opportunity to match up against other drivers from across the United States and Canada. Through the support […]
Read Full StoryThe So Cal Oval Karters club has released its 2018 schedule and the news of a new home track for its 11th consecutive season of dirt track kart racing in Southern California. The 12-race season will commence on April 7 and will conclude on November 10 on the brand-new SoCal Fair Motorcycle Speedway track on […]
Read Full StoryMathias Ramirez Joins AM Racing and Parolin for 2018 Season
Silly Season sees Ramirez land with Parolin for 2018
With a new season brings new direction for some drivers and one of the top shifterkart drivers in the country is changing colors and brands for 2018. Floridian standout Mathias Ramirez has inked a deal to join AM Racing and the Parolin Factory Racing Team program for the upcoming season and will begin his quest […]
Read Full StorySuperkarts! USA today confirmed an amazing prize package for the upcoming 2018 SKUSA Winter Series in Florida. The 4-race, 2 weekend format will crown 11 champions in as many race groups, and eight classes will receive an amazing series prize to kickstart their 2018 racing seasons. The top three points finishers in the Pro-Shifter (S1 […]
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