Jun 15, 2018

June 13, 2018 – The 2018 International Kart Federation (IKF) 2-Cycle and 4-Cycle Grand Nationals, previously scheduled for June 27–30 at North Texas Karters (NTK) in Denton, TX, have regrettably been cancelled. There simply were not enough entries to justify a national race. NTK has put in a tremendous amount of effort and money leading […]

May 11, 2018

The International Kart Federation is the world’s longest standing karting organization, with over sixty years of racing in its history. Having recently joined forces with Superkarts! USA, the new partnership is slowly taking shape to begin the next chapter in the IKF’s long and fabled story. Superkarts! USA has been working tirelessly with the IKF […]

Apr 30, 2018

The 2018 International Kart Federation (IKF) 2-Cycle and 4-Cycle Grand Nationals will be hosted at North Texas Karters (NTK) from Wednesday, June 27 through Saturday, June 30, where the much-heralded national karting trophy known as the “Duffy” will be awarded to the winners of each class. The IKF Grand Nationals have long been the “granddaddy” […]

Jan 23, 2018

Superkarts! USA is pleased to announce the ground-breaking confirmation that they are uniting with the International Kart Federation and will merge the historic national organization with the SKUSA family.  SKUSA owner Tom Kutscher has been in talks with IKF management for some time, and the continuing evolution of the sport has paved the way for […]

Nov 16, 2017

The Board of Directors of the International Kart Federation is pleased to announce a continued partnership with Superkarts! USA and Evinco Tires.  For 2018 and 2019, the Evinco product line has been selected as the official spec tire of the IKF for the Sprint program. “We are looking forward to continuing to work with Superkarts! […]

Jul 25, 2017

We are a week away from the 2017 I.K.F Road Race Grand Nationals. The Puget Sound Road Race Association is excited to be hosting this event. We are looking forward to seeing everyone. There will be daily activities planned after each day of racing.  Tuesday will be a concession kart endure race. 4-person teams will […]

Jul 07, 2017

Roger Miller, IKF President Overcast skies and moderate temperatures greeted over 150 entries, teams, crew members, families, and friends to the International Kart Federation 60th anniversary running of the 2 Cycle and 4 Cycle Sprint Grand Nationals for 2017.  This event included classes for the popular racing packages of IAME and Briggs & Stratton engines. […]

Jun 23, 2017

The following is from Andrew Byrne of Victoria, British Columbia. The 19-year-old began racing a TaG kart at Sumas International Motorsport Academy (SIMA) in northern Washington before moving up to a shifterkart last year. Having only raced at two sprint tracks (SIMA and Tri-Cities), Byrne took on the adventure of trying a road racing track, […]

Jun 13, 2017

The 2017 IKF Road Race Grand Nationals will be hosted by the Puget Sound Road Race Association during the first week of August, and based on the continuingly increasing numbers at the club’s recent races at The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, WA, the annual IKF Grand Nationals could see its best numbers in many […]

Jun 09, 2017

Registration is open for the 2 / 4 Cycle Sprint Grand National on www.motorsportsreg.com. Pre Entry Fee First Class $115.00 Additional Class $105.00 Entry Fee after June 23, 2017 First Class $140.00 Additional Class $130.00 Motorsportsreg.com Registration closes June 23, 2017 at 11:59 pm. The Entry Form is also available on the Forms Page of […]

May 25, 2017

The 2017 International Kart Federation 2 / 4 Cycle Sprint Grand Nationals is just around the corner. Set for June 30 – July 2, 2017, the Santa Maria Kart Track in Santa Maria CA will be packed with karters, all fighting to earn their own IKF ‘Duffy’ award and to become an IKF Grand National […]

May 18, 2017

LOCATION: Santa Maria Karting Association, Santa Maria, CA Thursday, June 29 – Move In Friday, June 30 – Practice Saturday, July 1, 2017 Kid Kart Honda 2. Mini Swift 3. Micro Swift 4. X30 Junior 5. X30 Senior 6. Junior I LO206 7. Junior II LO206 8. Senior LO206 9. Masters LO206 10. World Formula […]

Apr 20, 2017

Winter is over…racing is here! And along with that are some firsts for the Puget Sound Road Race Association (PSRRA). Here is what is coming up for the Pacific Northwest organization. 1st SPRINT GOLD CUP: PSRRA will host the first IKF Region 6 Sprint Gold Cup event of the season. This event will take place […]

Apr 13, 2017

The Board of Directors of the International Kart Federation announces the target dates and location for the 2 / 4 Cycle Sprint Grand Nationals for 2017: LOCATION:  Santa Maria Karting Association, Santa Maria, CA TARGET DATES:   June 30 –  July 2 Get this event on your calendar and plan to race at a great facility […]

Apr 03, 2017

It was a big announcement and it sent many racers scrambling to look at their travel calendars. Last August, Northern California Karters (NCK) announced that they would be promoting a new two-day karting-only event at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The historic course in Monterey, California has hosted karting events throughout its history, most recently when […]

Mar 01, 2017

With the start of the new season coming up, it is time to remind technical inspectors, participants and families about important safety items. As the year gets going, expect that at events, these items will be checked as part of pre-tech and/or post-tech inspection and on the grid. Chest Protectors for Junior Drivers – since […]

Dec 14, 2016

2 Cycle Speedway / Speedway Midget Poplar Grove Speedway Kamrar IA July 12-14, 2017 4 Cycle Speedway Show Me Speedway Downing MO July 27-29, 2017 Road Race Puget Sound Road Race Association The Ridge Motorsports Park Shelton, WA August 1-4, 2017 To find out more news on the 2017 IKF Road Race Grand Nationals, visit […]

Oct 07, 2016

Northwest Gold Cup 2016 Special Invitation Conference November 5-6, 2016 Banquet November 5, 2016 7:00PM Social Hour 6:00PM Please join us to celebrate the crowning the NW champions of 2016. We will be crowning the IKF Region 6/Gold Cup MG Tires Champions in Road Race and Sprint divisions at our annual banquet on Saturday November […]

Jul 20, 2016

Rocker Arm/Carburetor Cap The following rule clarifications do not affect any factory built 206 race engine therefore these rule updates are effective immediately. Add to section 721.5: Throttle cable cap on the top of the carburetor must be properly installed and secured in the fully tight position. Juniors with restrictor slides must have secured throttle […]

Jul 19, 2016

The deadline for pre-entry to the event has been removed. All classes are now offered at the pre-entry price. National Championship Class Information also available. Entry form available here North Texas Karters Denton TX August 10-13, 2016