Tech Update: TM 2020-002
The following Tech Updates were approved by the Board of Trustees, and are effective immediately. 404.3 – Steering Wheel Add: Open 3-spoke wheels are allowed
Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, WKA Officials Have Rescheduled the Upcoming Charlotte Karting Challenge
As the world continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, World Karting Association (WKA) officials have been carefully monitoring information updates from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the World Health Organization. Following orders to shelter in place across the country, including in the North Carolina area, the Charlotte Karting Challenge …
Manufacturers Cup Registration & Event Schedule Posted for WKA Karting Challenge
The WKA Manufacturers Cup Series comes to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Karting Challenge in conjunction with national dirt and road races being held, April 17–19th. WKA has just released the online entry link and event schedule for the Charlotte event, which you can find in the links below or on the Manufacturers Cup Series …
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Dirty Entry, Purses & Running Order Enclosed for the WKA Karting Challange at CMS
The WKA Speedway Dirt Series comes to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Karting Challenge in conjunction with national sprint and road races being held, April 17–19th. WKA has just released the entry blank, purse information and running order for the Charlotte event, which you can find in the links below or on the Speedway Dirt …
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The Vega Road Race Series & 2019 Awards Banquet at Charlotte Motor Speedway
The 2019 WKA VEGA Road Race Series awards presentation will be held at the Champions Club located at Charlotte Motor Speedway, in conjunction with the WKA national races being held that weekend, April 17–19th. The Awards Banquet will be held on Friday at 7pm, where dinner will be served at 7:30pm and the awards being …
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Sponsor Spotlight: BBS Race Engine Development
In this month’s SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT, we would like to tell you a bit more about BBS RACE ENGINE DEVELOPMENT and the people behind the company. BBS Race Engine Development is the leading source of high-performance karting engines. With over 30 years engine building experience and hundreds of karting wins at both local and national levels, …
Round Three of the WKA Manufacturers Cup moves to Charlotte Motor Speedway and Shifts to Final Weekend in July
Two opportunities for drivers to race inside the confines of Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2020! Announced last week that the World Karting Association Manufacturers Cup event slated for April 17-19 would be held at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, series officials have confirmed a second event at the legendary facility. Moving their July …
#Racelife Spotlight: Karting is Much More Than Just Racing
Karting events aren’t only about what happens on the track. It’s what happens between the families and within yourself. It’s about developing yourself and being part of something greater than yourself all at once. This amazing sport provides opportunities for growth, sense of achievement, and fond memories both as an individual and as a family. …
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WKA Plans to Return to Charlotte Motor Speedway in April
Manufacturers Cup event in April will be first official race in years When the World Karting Association Manufacturers Cup program announced their 2020 schedule, the date set for April 17-19 was slated to be in Charlotte, North Carolina. While the planned facility and layout was a temporary circuit in the Concord area, WKA officials have …
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Registration Opens for Round 2 of the WKA Vega Tires National Road Race Series
As the 2020 Racing Season shifts into high gear, WKA and event host SKC wasted no time after the 45th Daytona Kartweek to make registration available for the second stop of the WKA Vega Tires National Road Race Championship, March 6-8, at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, Georgia. With nearly an entire month before the …
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Tech Update: TM 2020-001
The following Tech Updates were approved by the Board of Trustees, and are effective immediately. 115.1 – HEAD GEAR Graph:Change Title “Legal Unit”, to “Legal Until” 211.11 – FREE PRACTICE Add: Non-Event Practice at a scheduled Manufacturers Cup Facility, if authorized, will be “event-specific”, and indicated on each individual event supplement. 214.1 KID KARTS, (KART …
Kart Week Rockin’ 45 Years at Daytona International Speedway
Article by: Jennifer Edens Henry The week after Christmas many families are traveling back home after the holidays but for go kart racers home is Daytona International Speedway. This year the World Karting Association celebrated its 45th year racing at the legendary track. Many of the racers today still remember the 1st race that was …
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World Karting Association Manufacturers Cup Daytona Kartweek Review
Mars wins big in Senior debut while Zilisch takes three wins in Junior and Delong double up in Cadet As it is with the start of every World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturers Cup season, karting competitors descend onto the shores of Daytona Beach, Florida between Christmas and New Years to kick off their 2020 season. …
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WKA Confirms ROK Cup USA Prize Package for Mid-Season Championship
A host of awares for Vortex ROK competitors at the 2020 Manufacturers Cup Continuing to roll out their 2020 prize package, the World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturers Cup staff has confirmed their Mid-Season Shootout prize package for Vortex ROK competitors. With ROK Cup Superfinal invites and 2021 Florida Winter Tour entry packages on the docket, …
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Sponsor Spotlight: Summit Racing Equipment
Hello WKA Racer! Summit Racing Equipment is excited to announce that it will be the Presenting Sponsor for these World Karting Association (WKA) racing programs for 2020: – Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series– Maxxis Tire Speedway Dirt Series– Maxxis Tire Daytona Dirt World Championships– Vega Tire Road Racing Series– WKA America The WKA is fond of …