Registration for the 2022 World Karting Association (WKA) Vega Gold Cup Presented by Summit Racing event at the Charlotte Motor Speedway is now open. In a newly configured format, registration, pit spot reservations, tire ordering, entry, RV parking, camping and more can be done online to ease the process trackside. Set to take place over …
Listening to their customers and adjusting for the better of the sport, the World Karting Association (WKA) has made changes to the Summit Racing Manufacturers Cup Presented by Vega entry program. Already announcing that a membership was not needed for competitors who were not running for championship points, Series Officials have now decreased the cost …
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With the next round of the World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturers Cup still over a month away, Series Officials have been hard at work looking for ways to grow the sport. Welcoming new people into karting via their Kid Kart efforts and younger programs, WKA is stimulating the national level for local participants to come …
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After a great 2022 kickoff event at the Daytona International Speedway during the World Karting Association (WKA) Kartweek, the WKA Manufacturers Cup Presented by Summit Racing Equipment is set to get back on track in six weeks’ time. Ready to attack the Charlotte Karting Complex at the famed Charlotte Motor Speedway, registration is now open. …
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In an effort to congratulate the 2021 World Karting Association (WKA) Road Race Series Champions, the annual awards presentation will take place at the upcoming Roebling Road event. Taking place at the Bloomingdale Convention Center on Friday, March 4th following practice, attendees will enjoy a full buffet dinner prior to the awards ceremony. “We look …
Listening to the competitor, the World Karting Association (WKA) is reinstating temporary memberships for the WKA Road Racing Series event March 4-6 at Roebling Road. With interest from WKA Members and non-members who are local, the opportunity to give everyone the chance to compete is what WKA is looking to do. “With the massive interest …
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After stepping back from the historic World Karting Association (WKA) Gold Cup Series many years ago, the national level karting organization is launching a new four-cycle program and making a comeback to a 206 only effort in 2022. With the new series name yet to be decided, the karting community will have a chance to …
Written by Jennifer Henry of Fade to Black Photography Go-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 …
With just over one month until the Charlotte Karting Challenge, the World Karting Association (WKA) staff are busy putting the finishing touches on the growing event. Debuting in 2020, the 2021 edition of the event is set increase in entries across all three series of competition, including the WKA Vega Road Racing Series Presented by …
With the next World Karting Association Vega Road Racing Series Presented by Summit Race less than six weeks away, series officials are pleased to confirm that online registration is now open. Taking place at Roebling Road over the March 5-7 weekend, Road Racers can cross registration off their to do list as they complete the …
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TS Racing and Vega USA have now confirmed the tire compounds for the World Karting Association Sprint programs and its expanded distribution network. TS Racing is pleased to announce Grand Products, their compliment of dealers and track networks, as a warehouse distributor for the Vega Tire brand. WKA classes will run the Vega VAH Red …
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Written by Jennifer Henry of Fade to Black Photography With many not able to spend the holidays with family, go kart racers were ready to make their annual trip down to Daytona to spend time with their racing family. Even with Covid still lingering in the air, karters were eager to feel some normalcy by …
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Building momentum from Daytona KartWeek, the World Karting Association (WKA) Vega Cup Pavement series is primed and ready for their first event in 18 years. Set to return to the famed Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Vega Cup Pavement series will take to the Infield Front Stretch Oval at the Concord, North Carolina facility. “We are …
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After an exhaustive review of all tire brands available in the United States, Vega has been selected as the tire choice for World Karting Association (WKA) sprint programs. With the Daytona Kartweek now in the rear-view mirror and the rest of the 2021 season on the horizon, WKA officials are pleased to finally confirm the …
Beginning from a rally on social media amongst karters, a challenge has been extended to all Road Racers of single Yamaha karts for the ’50-Kart Challenge.’ A throwback from years past where 50-karts in Yamaha Senior was the norm, WKA competitors are working together to bring more participation back to the Road Racing platform. “Any …
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