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TM Update 2026-002 Road Racing – Rear Deck Lid Panel (Connector Panel) 100cc Laydown

TM Update 2026-002 Road Racing – Rear Deck Lid Panel (Connector Panel) 100cc Laydown February 24, 2026 The following Tech Update was approved by the Road Racing Committee and is effective immediately. Section 308.2.1.2 – REAR DECK LID (Connector Panel) The connector panel (Deck Lid) mounts behind the driver and connects the 2 side panels. […]

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World Karting Association and K1 Brands Announce Strategic Multi-Year Partnership

The World Karting Association (WKA) is proud to announce a landmark multi-year strategic partnership with the K1 family of brands — K1 Speed, K1 RaceGear, and FreeM USA — aimed at expanding the reach, visibility, and overall experience of karting across the United States. This collaboration brings together one of the nation’s most established karting

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WKA Realigns National Road Racing Schedules for 2025 and 2026

With a very busy Road Racing Calendar and events so close to each other throughout the year, racers have expressed their concerns that some events are simply not feasible to attend.  Responding to these comments, WKA has realigned its 2025 National Road Racing Schedule and announced its 2026 National Road Racing Schedule. First, WKA has

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TM Update 2025-002

The following Tech Update was approved by the Board of Trustees and is effective immediately. Section 476.6 ROLL-CAGE ADD: The overall cage layout can be either the conventional “champ kart” design, or a “sprint car” design described as follows… – The “champ kart” design consists of four main tubes – a rear hoop, two down tubes, and

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Indianapolis Hosts Historic First Round of the American Electric Karting League at Whiteland Raceway Park, Partnering with WKA and Blue Shock Race

By: Blue Shock Race Indianapolis’ Whiteland Raceway Park became a landmark in motorsports this October, as it hosted the inaugural qualifying round of the American Electric Karting League. This historic event, organized by the World Karting Association (WKA) in collaboration with European electric karting innovator Blue Shock Race (BSR), marks a major step towards introducing

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WKA and Blue Shock Race Electric Karting Form Partnership for Sprint Programs in the USA

Always looking to be innovative and adjust their program for the future, the World Karting Association (WKA) and Blue Shock Race Electric Karting have formed a partnership for Sprint racing programs in the United States. With exhibition races planned in 2024, the Electric kart class will be added full-time in the 2025 race season. “Since

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