The World Karting Association (WKA) is listening to our series partners, sponsors, and racers. WKA is changing the current National Dirt Series structure, bringing it to a more affordable level of racing with lower entry fees, more free parking areas available at Dirt Series events, a new gate fee program allowing discounts for kids under …
WKA National Dirt Series Takes Steps to a More Affordable Level for All Read More »
Responding to the schedules of multiple events, the World Karting Association (WKA) recognized that far too many events were scheduled on top of each other, forcing racers into the tough decision of choosing one event over another. As a result, WKA made an aggressive decision to get out of that multiple-event pool to help the …
WKA Changes Date and Venue for the Next Southern Gold Cup Round Read More »
A new entry system, Race Select, is now open for the WKA Gold Cup South Region at Carolina Motorsports Park event set for June 2-4, 2023. Drivers will now be able to purchase pit spots, Vega Tires and rent transponders all in one easy transaction. “We have lowered our entry fees for the balance of …
Registration Now Open for WKA Gold Cup South Region at Carolina Motorsports Park Read More »
PLEASE BE SURE TO CAREFULLY REVIEW THIS INFORMATION, AS SOME DETAILS MAY HAVE CHANGED Walk up entries are welcome starting on March 30th Anyone that does not have a WKA arm band on their wrist will be removed from the event March 30th: 3pm start – please do not come before! Arm band sales: Main …
Important Information for the WKA Vega National Road Race Series at NJMP Read More »
With Indiana weather forcing construction delays at Whiteland Raceway Park, the World Karting Association (WKA) Gold Cup event scheduled for April 14-16 will be moved 30 minutes down the road to New Castle Motorsports Park. Due to cold weather and rain throughout Indiana, Andy and Sara O’Gara worked with WKA officials to move the event …
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World Karting Association officials are announcing a number of changes to the 2023 Vega Tire Gold Cup Series presented by Summit Racing Equipment championship schedule and series class structure. All class structure changes will begin with the next Gold Cup race — Rounds 1 and 2 of the North Region April 14-16 at Indiana’s Whiteland …
WKA Gold Cup Implementing Changes Based on Customer Suggestions Starting with Whiteland Read More »
Moving to a new office location in Concord, North Carolina, World Karting Association now has a new mailing address. Effective immediately, the address for all correspondence to the WKA office is: 560 Pitts School Rd NW, Unit G Concord, NC 28027 All phone numbers and email addresses for office staff have remained the same following …
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Moving locations between the dates of January 23rd and January 30th, the World Karting Association (WKA) offices will be closed for one week to complete the process. Set to reopen on January 31st, all communication during the move week should be completed via email. “It is an exciting time for WKA as we just had …
World Karting Association Offices Closed as Office Staff Move to New Location Read More »
Written by: Jennifer Henry 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 …
With the holiday season upon us and the annual World Karting Association (WKA) Kartweek soon to follow, the WKA offices are closed effective today at 10:00am. While we wish the entire karting community as well as the WKA staff a safe and happy holiday season, we look forward to our first event in a new …
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During the very short off-season, Officials at the World Karting Association (WKA) have been hard at work solidifying more partnerships for the benefit of the racers. Inking a deal with VP Racing Fuels, the popular race fuel supplier has become the official fuel of the WKA program with first use for competitors during the largest …
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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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TM Update 2022-005 November 17, 2022 Super Heavy Weight Tech Update: Clone Super Heavy/Super Heavy Class Weight 425lbs Driver must weigh 200lbs during post tech without Helmet, Suit, Jacket, Shoes. No heavy pants or sweatshirts will be permitted. Nothing in pockets or anything on your body representing additional weight. This will be part of post …
With Daytona KartWeek only two months away and interest high among karters, World Karting Association officials are reminding competitors of approved regulation changes that apply to helmets and are applicable starting at the famed December 27-30 event. “With Karting’s Official Opening Day fast approaching, we wanted to ensure racers had ample time to understand and …
