Important Information for Daytona KartWeek Road Race

Non-sponsor garages and entry opening soon

Oct 03, 2023
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As details continue to be released for the 50th running of WKA’s Daytona KartWeek, series officials are reminding Road Racers of important, time-sensitive information. Non-sponsor garage reservations will open tonight, Friday, September 29 at 7pm Eastern. The link will appear on the World Karting Association Facebook page at this time. Daytona KartWeek Road Race entry […]

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Aug 02, 2023
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The following is a first-hand experience of an up-and-coming shifterkart sprint racer making his first start at a road race event. Road racing – or ‘enduro’ karting – has been part of the sport dating back to the late 50s and early 60s when the sport was evolving outside of the parking lots and purpose-built […]

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May 24, 2023
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Garysburg, NC-American Kart Racing Association (AKRA) Road Racers (RR) began their 2023 season at a new venue, North Carolina Center for Automotive Research in Garysburg, NC.  More than 300  entered the three-day event starting Friday, May 5th was reserved for practice with Features Raced Saturday and Sunday May 6-7. Racers found their new track to their liking.  “The course is fantastic,” beamed […]

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Track Day: Grattan Raceway Test and Tune – June 29

Hit the track at one of Michigan’s motorsports jewels

Apr 24, 2023
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One of the coolest tracks in the country lies in Western Michigan, and it’s long been part of the region’s road racing scene. Grattan Raceway is located in Belding, MI and is just 30 minutes northeast of Grand Rapids. The track is two miles long with 10 corners and challenging elevation changes. While Grattan regularly […]

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NCK Road Racing Attempting to Host Karting Event at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Northern California club taking in deposits to confirm a race weekend in 2024

Apr 12, 2023
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Built in 1957, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca has become one of the most prestigious and well-known tracks in North America, and drivers worldwide know of its famous turns 8-8a complex, better know to most as ‘The Corkscrew’. The 2.2 mile, 11 corner circuit has hosted some of the most well-known racing series in the world, […]

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PSRRA Announces Pro Classes for June Event at The Ridge

Three categories lined up to race for $3000 purse thanks to new partners

Apr 11, 2023
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The Puget Sound Road Race Association has been dedicated to promoting and organizing kart racing on major road racing circuits in the Pacific Northwest since 1998. The next event on their 2023 schedule is scheduled for June 3-4 at The Ridge Motorsports Park and the PSRRA is thrilled to announce that they have teamed up […]

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Mar 20, 2023
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eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network – Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook and YouTube, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. The 67th episode of Face2Face focused around the Pacific Northwest and […]

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2023 Padholder Super Cup Series Schedule Unveiled

Sprint and Road Racing programs confirmed for upcoming season

Jan 11, 2023
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The Padholder Super Cup Series presented by No.1 Collison Group has released its plans for the 2023 Sprint series calendar, with five stops set. Drivers who ran last season will recognize three returning venues, with two new tracks added for 2023. The series will spend most of it time in the evergreen state of Washington, […]

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Jan 10, 2023
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There’s no better place to get revved up and race go karts than Daytona Beach.  The week after Christmas many families are traveling back home after the holidays but for go kart racers, they are traveling down to Daytona International Speedway.  Daytona KartWeek has been a tradition for more than 4 decades.  Many racers still remember […]

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WKA Announces 2023 Vega Tires National Road Race Series Schedule

Six-race schedule at some of North America’s most premier Road Racing facilities

Nov 30, 2022
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The much-anticipated World Karting Association (WKA) Vega Tires National Road Race Series schedule is here. After weeks of waiting, series officials are pleased to confirm a solid six-weekend race schedule that will kick off next month at the famed Daytona International Speedway during WKA KartWeek. “The planning team at WKA went to great efforts to bring […]

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Oct 31, 2022
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Woodbridge Kart Club is pleased to announce the addition of a full day of Friday practice at the May 5-7 AKRA / Hoosier Kartsport Road Race Series Nationals at the North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR). Following WKC’s 2023 schedule announcement in early October, club officials received a number of requests to add a […]

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Oct 11, 2022
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Four of 252 racers entered in this year’s AKRA/ Hoosier Kartsport National Road Racers turned Hat Tricks on the 2.8- mile asphalt road course of Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, PA Saturday for their sixth and final national of the season. Turning Hat Tricks that weekend on the Full 2.8-mile asphalt course were, Makena […]

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Reserved Numbers and Sponsor Garages Now Open for WKA Enduro Series at Daytona

Get them now and be good for your December event!

Sep 14, 2022
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As the calendar flips through the middle of September, there are less than four months until the annual World Karting Association (WKA) Daytona Kartweek. While finishing touches are being put on all programs for the December 27-30 event, reserved number and sponsor garage requests are set to open tomorrow, September 15. “We always look forward […]

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May 18, 2022
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The Padholder Super Cup Road Race Series is underway. The season for road racing in the Pacific Northwest kicked off with 165 entries at the Pacific Raceway on April 2. Now, the program is gearing up for Round Two on June 3-4 at The Ridge Motorsports Park. Located in Shelton, Washington, The Ridge Motorsports Park […]

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May 12, 2022
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eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network – Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook and YouTube, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. The 53rd episode of Face2Face takes us to the Pacific Northwest […]

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May 05, 2022
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In an effort to provide Ignite competitors a diverse range of premier tracks to race at, Margay Racing is incredibly excited to announce that the Ignite Road Racing Challenge will be hitting the track in 2022. This new program begins at the World Wide Technology Raceway road course from May 6-8. In partnership with the […]

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Jan 11, 2022
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Kart racing is a fun and thrilling motorsport. Taking part in racing leagues and performing at the top level takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Karting is also a family sport and for many racers KartWeek takes their family to the mecca of all racing, Daytona International Speedway.  With this year being the […]

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Dec 28, 2021
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The World Karting Association, which is holding Daytona KartWeek at Daytona International Speedway this week, honored its all-time Daytona winner inside the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) on Monday. WKA President Kevin Williams presented Randy Fulks with a “Mr. Daytona” trophy, which will be on display with the kart in the museum through […]

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WKA Announces 2022 Road Racing Championship

Partner organizations join forces for four weekend program

Dec 06, 2021
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With the 2022 World Karting Association (WKA) season on the horizon, series officials are pleased to confirm the Road Racing Championship dates. Set to commence at the annual WKA Daytona Kartweek in late December, the schedule will see stops at Roebling Road, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, and the Pittsburgh International Race Complex. Dubbed the […]

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Nov 04, 2021
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Established following the passing of karting hall of famer Reginald E. Fulks, the inaugural Reggie Fulks Memorial Enduro Karter Support Award winners were announced during the Dart Kart Club’s Pittsburgh International Race Complex event held over the September 24-26 weekend. The Fulks Award was established by the Fulks family – including Barbara, Reggie’s wife of […]

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