Flavio Caira takes podium X30 Juniors at Karting Genk Circuit
Flavio Caira takes podium X30 Juniors at Karting Genk Circuit

Flavio Caira takes podium X30 Juniors at...

Flavio Caira takes podium X30 Juniors at Karting Genk Circuit

Flavio Caira takes podium X30 Juniors at Karting Genk Circuit

After a challenging day, Flavio Caira returned to the podium on Saturday during the second round of the GK4 Kart Series. The 14-year-old driver from Hennuyères captured an impressive second place in...
Karting talent Luis Bielande wins IAME Series Benelux after a great comeback!
Karting talent Luis Bielande wins IAME Series Benelux after a great comeback!

Karting talent Luis Bielande wins IAME...

Karting talent Luis Bielande wins IAME Series Benelux after a great comeback!

Karting talent Luis Bielande wins IAME Series Benelux after a great comeback!

MARIEMBOURG - From last to first place! Luis Bielande did it on Sunday during the opening round of the IAME Series Benelux. The ten-year-old karting talent from Charleroi impressively won the final on...
Sunday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg
Sunday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

Sunday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux...

Sunday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

Sunday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

From April 4 to 6 this weekend, no less than 266 drivers are expected for the first round of the IAME Series Benelux 2025 in Mariembourg. The Karting des Fagnes circuit will be the battleground for...
Saturday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg
Saturday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

Saturday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux...

Saturday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

Saturday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

From April 4 to 6 this weekend, no less than 266 drivers are expected for the first round of the IAME Series Benelux 2025 in Mariembourg. The Karting des Fagnes circuit will be the battleground for...
Live timing: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg
Live timing: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

Live timing: IAME Series Benelux 2025...

Live timing: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

Live timing: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

From April 4 to 6 this weekend, no less than 266 drivers are expected for the first round of the IAME Series Benelux 2025 in Mariembourg. The Karting des Fagnes circuit will be the battleground for...
Thrills and Surprises in Wet Conditions: The 2025 IAME Euro Series Launches in Cremona!
Thrills and Surprises in Wet Conditions: The 2025 IAME Euro Series Launches in Cremona!

Thrills and Surprises in Wet Conditions:...

Thrills and Surprises in Wet Conditions: The 2025 IAME Euro Series Launches in Cremona!

Thrills and Surprises in Wet Conditions: The 2025 IAME Euro Series Launches in Cremona!

The 2025 IAME Euro Series commenced with its inaugural event at the Kartodromo Cremona Circuit, nestled near San Martino del Lago in the picturesque Lombardy region of northern Italy. This marked the...
Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit
Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025...

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

The IAME Euro Series kicks off at Karting Cremona for the first time ever! The season kicks off March 19-23, and the grids are stacked with talent in X30 Mini, X30 Junior and X30 Senior class. Who...
Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit
Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME...

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

The IAME Euro Series kicks off at Karting Cremona for the first time ever! The season kicks off March 19-23, and the grids are stacked with talent in X30 Mini, X30 Junior and X30 Senior class. Who...
Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit
Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1...

Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

The IAME Euro Series kicks off at Karting Cremona for the first time ever! The season kicks off March 19-23, and the grids are stacked with talent in X30 Mini, X30 Junior and X30 Senior class. 
Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit
Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round...

Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

The IAME Euro Series kicks off at Karting Cremona for the first time ever! The season kicks off March 19-23, and the grids are stacked with talent in X30 Mini, X30 Junior and X30 Senior class. 
Father Sébastien and son Luis Bielande shine with double win for RSD Karting in GK4 season...
Father Sébastien and son Luis Bielande shine with double win for RSD Karting in GK4 season...

Father Sébastien and son Luis Bielande...

Father Sébastien and son Luis Bielande shine with double win for RSD Karting in GK4 season...

Father Sébastien and son Luis Bielande shine with double win for RSD Karting in GK4 season...

The topteam of RSD Karting from Charleroi in Belgium had a perfect weekend in Mariembourg during the opening round of the GK4 karting series. Team owner Sébastien Bielande (43) surprisingly won the...
Kartingtalent Flavio Caira dominates with a perfect score in the season opener of the GK4 Kart...
Kartingtalent Flavio Caira dominates with a perfect score in the season opener of the GK4 Kart...

Kartingtalent Flavio Caira dominates...

Kartingtalent Flavio Caira dominates with a perfect score in the season opener of the GK4 Kart...

Kartingtalent Flavio Caira dominates with a perfect score in the season opener of the GK4 Kart...

Flavio Caira earned an impressive victory in the first round of the GK4 Kart Series. The thirteen-year-old driver from Hennuyères swept all sessions in the IAME X30 Juniors class at the Mariembourg...
IAME Open Games 2025: A Karting Spectacle in Cremona
IAME Open Games 2025: A Karting Spectacle in Cremona

IAME Open Games 2025: A Karting...

IAME Open Games 2025: A Karting Spectacle in Cremona

IAME Open Games 2025: A Karting Spectacle in Cremona

The IAME Open Games 2025, organized by Valm S.r.l., is set to be the biggest event of the year for karting enthusiasts and IAME engine fans. Taking place at the Cremona Circuit in San Martino del...
A top-3 finish to launch Andy Ratel's international season
A top-3 finish to launch Andy Ratel's international season

A top-3 finish to launch Andy Ratel's...

A top-3 finish to launch Andy Ratel's international season

A top-3 finish to launch Andy Ratel's international season

Official Pantano Racing Team driver since the end of 2023, Andy Ratel kicked off 2025 with a brilliant performance at the IAME Winter Cup in Valencia. In Spain, the young boy considered to be one of...
High-Stakes Racing and Dramatic Finishes as the IAME Winter Cup 2025 Wraps Up!
High-Stakes Racing and Dramatic Finishes as the IAME Winter Cup 2025 Wraps Up!

High-Stakes Racing and Dramatic Finishes...

High-Stakes Racing and Dramatic Finishes as the IAME Winter Cup 2025 Wraps Up!

High-Stakes Racing and Dramatic Finishes as the IAME Winter Cup 2025 Wraps Up!

After two action-packed days, everything led to Super Heats and Finals in Valencia. The Super Heats offered drivers a final opportunity to secure the best possible grid position for the ultimate...
Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas...
Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas...

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025...

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas...

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas...

It's race week and the IAME warriors are kicking off the 2025 season with the IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Chiva close to Valencia, Spain. The IAME Winter Cup...
Heat of the Battle: Qualifying Heats Set the Stage for the IAME Winter Cup Showdown!
Heat of the Battle: Qualifying Heats Set the Stage for the IAME Winter Cup Showdown!

Heat of the Battle: Qualifying Heats Set...

Heat of the Battle: Qualifying Heats Set the Stage for the IAME Winter Cup Showdown!

Heat of the Battle: Qualifying Heats Set the Stage for the IAME Winter Cup Showdown!

After Friday’s timed qualifying sessions, Saturday was all about the battle for grid positions in the qualifying heats. With 24 intense races in the X30 Mini, X30 Junior and X30 Senior...
Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero
Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME...

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero

It's race week and the IAME warriors are kicking off the 2025 season with the IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Chiva close to Valencia, Spain. The IAME Winter Cup...
All Set for Battle in Valencia as Ramaekers, Allemann, and Godschalk Lead the Grids!
All Set for Battle in Valencia as Ramaekers, Allemann, and Godschalk Lead the Grids!

All Set for Battle in Valencia as...

All Set for Battle in Valencia as Ramaekers, Allemann, and Godschalk Lead the Grids!

All Set for Battle in Valencia as Ramaekers, Allemann, and Godschalk Lead the Grids!

After the final non-qualifying practice sessions, Friday officially kicked off the 2025 IAME Winter Cup at Kartodromo Valencia with timed qualifying practice. Drivers had just a few laps to push to...
Results: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero
Results: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero

Results: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the...

Results: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero

Results: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero

Bradshaw and CRG on the podium of the Iame International Final

Bradshaw and CRG on the podium of the Iame International Final Read more

Callum Bradshaw has been among the contenders to the victory in the Iame International Final held in Le Mans, race that had 466 drivers at the start.  He claimed the third step of the podium in Iame Super after dominating qualifying.

A fantastic show at Le Mans and another bet won by IAME

A fantastic show at Le Mans and another bet won by IAME Read more

The 7th IAME International Final flawlessly organized in 2018 finished in a blaze of glory with breath-taking, hotly-contested races in front of more than 5000 spectators. Although changeable weather was expected it stayed fine and the track was dry throughout!

Livestream of the Sunday's IAME X30 Pre-Finals and Finals in Le Mans, "fighting for the biggest price of the year!"

Livestream of the Sunday's IAME X30 Pre-Finals and Finals in Le Mans, "fighting for the biggest price of the year!" Read more

There will be yet another full, action-packed program on Sunday 14 October with 12 Warm-Ups, 6 C or B Finals, 6 Pre-Finals and 6 Finals! Thanks to all the 466 Warriors and good luck for the Finals’ day!

Everything still up for grabs in the IAME International Final!

Everything still up for grabs in the IAME International Final! Read more

The qualifying heats on the Le Mans international karting circuit ended in summer-like temperatures and brilliant sunlight, which highlighted the performances of the 466 drivers that started this prestigious event. Thanks to the excellent organisation put in place by IAME, the 3-days spectacle has been absolutely mind-blowing with non-stop overtaking, marvellous comebacks, and as always, unexpected twists of fate! The pressure is going to ramp up even further as everybody gears up for the Finals. Who are the warriors who will have the joy of stepping up onto the podium? Answer on Sunday evening 14th October. 

Livestream of the Saturday's IAME X30 races in Le Mans, "fighting for the biggest price of the year!"

Livestream of the Saturday's IAME X30 races in Le Mans, "fighting for the biggest price of the year!" Read more

More then 450 drivers out of 46 countries will race to become the best driver at the IAME X30 International Final in France: “The Event of The Year reaches its 7th edition. On the wave of the success of the ’17 edition and according to the incredibly increased number of countries hosting IAME Series and main IAME events awarding drivers with tickets to participate in the IAME International Final, new criteria have been introduced to select the Warriors that will be able to join the Arena of Le Mans.

A unique event - a shared passion

A unique event - a shared passion Read more

From Thursday to Saturday, no fewer than 69 qualifying heats are on the schedule of the IAME International Final 2018. To this number, the many free practice sessions, the warm-ups and the 18 races comprising the finals on Sunday must be added. This large-scale Karting event is unique in the world! It gathers drivers and teams from all over the globe, all driven by the same passion. The next stages of the competition at the Le Mans Karting International Circuit look like they will be packed with excitement.

Livestream of the best Warriors of IAME X30 in Le Mans fighting for the biggest price of the year!

Livestream of the best Warriors of IAME X30 in Le Mans fighting for the biggest price of the year! Read more

More then 450 drivers out of 46 countries will race to become the best driver at the IAME X30 International Final in France: “The Event of The Year reaches its 7th edition. On the wave of the success of the ’17 edition and according to the incredibly increased number of countries hosting IAME Series and main IAME events awarding drivers with tickets to participate in the IAME International Final, new criteria have been introduced to select the Warriors that will be able to join the Arena of Le Mans.

Major worldwide event of IAME has got under way at Le Mans!

Major worldwide event of IAME has got under way at Le Mans! Read more

The international IAME final that has attracted a huge, quality-packed field is one of the biggest karting events of the sporting year. And the 2018 meeting is no exception with 466 drivers and all the big names among the major international teams attending. No fewer than 47 countries are represented at this event, which is spread out over a week. The big ACO complex beside Le Mans (France) is the ideal place to host this vast organisation, which is already celebrating its seventh anniversary! The IAME Italian factory that’s well known in karting circles and creator of the X30 Challenge has every reason to be proud of this major worldwide event. While we do not yet know the names of the winners here’s the state of play after the official qualifying sessions.

This week are the best Warriors of IAME X30 in Le Mans to fight for the biggest price of the year!

This week are the best Warriors of IAME X30 in Le Mans to fight for the biggest price of the year! Read more

More then 450 drivers out of 46 countries will race to become the best driver at the IAME X30 International Final in France: “The Event of The Year reaches its 7th edition. On the wave of the success of the ’17 edition and according to the incredibly increased number of countries hosting IAME Series and main IAME events awarding drivers with tickets to participate in the IAME International Final, new criteria have been introduced to select the Warriors that will be able to join the Arena of Le Mans.

RGMMC presents dates 2019 IAME Euro Series

RGMMC presents dates 2019 IAME Euro Series Read more

RGMMC has presented the calendar of the X30 Iame Euro Series 2109. “We are pleased after the great success of the 2018 IAME Euro Series to release our 2019 Provisional calendar.

Tuto Super One Series, PF International

Tuto Super One Series, PF International Read more

The final round of the Tuto Super One Series was packed with brilliant racing in the fine autumn weather at PF International. All classes were racing at this event apart from Rotax 177.

The 47th Trofeo delle Industrie scheduled for October 26-28th 2018 in Lonato. Entries accepted from October 1st

The 47th Trofeo delle Industrie scheduled for October 26-28th 2018 in Lonato. Entries accepted from October 1st Read more

The Trofeo delle Industrie is at the starting blocks with its 47th edition scheduled for next October 26-28th, 2018, at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato. Entries to be accepted starting October 1st for categories OK-Junior, KZ2, 60 Mini and X30 Senior.

Suspense and surprises at the 2018 IAME Euro Series finale!

Suspense and surprises at the 2018 IAME Euro Series finale! Read more

In the south-western Lombardy, northern Italy, not far south of Milan, the track of Castelletto 7 laghi was the location of the 2018 series finale. High temperatures and bright sunshine welcomed the 135 drivers who took the challenge in the four categories. With many surprise results, and a brief rain disrupting the finals action on Sunday, the 2018 IAME Euro Series came to a close on a high note!

2018 X30 IAME Euro Series highlights from round 4 - 7 Laghi Kart in Italy!

2018 X30 IAME Euro Series highlights from round 4 - 7 Laghi Kart in Italy! Read more

Circuito 7 laghi in Castelletto di Branduzi was the location of the 2018 series finale. High temperatures and bright sunshine welcomed the 135 drivers who took the challenge in the four categories. With many surprise results, and a brief rain disrupting the finals action on Sunday, the 2018 IAME Euro Series came to a close on a high note!

Thriller Races and Surprise Results at Wackersdorf!

Thriller Races and Surprise Results at Wackersdorf! Read more

The IAME Euro series completed its third round at the wonderful track of Wackersdorf in Bavaria, where thriller races took place in all four categories! It is becoming a pattern this year, as once again the rain made its appearance on Friday morning and laid the ground for mixed results in qualifying, but gave its place to a beautiful sunshine for the rest of the weekend.

RGMMC 2018 IAME Euro Series: spectacular races at Mariembourg

RGMMC 2018 IAME Euro Series: spectacular races at Mariembourg Read more

The second race of the RGMMC 2018 IAME Euro Series took place on the legendary track of Mariembourg in Belgium, with 140 drivers taking part in the four categories. Despite some threats of rain, the entire race took place in high temperatures and dry track conditions, mostly under a sunny sky! With a new winner in X30 Senior, Elie Goldstein, and another in X30 Junior, Enzo Joulié, and several surprises, there was a shakeup at the top of standings. Meanwhile Alejandro Melendez in X30 Mini and Sten Piirimagi in X30 Shifters reaffirmed their positions with additional wins. All categories were characterized by continuous battles and position changes that provided a great spectacle. Once again, the event had excellent video stream coverage throughout the entire duration of the weekend and additional behind the scenes video footage like the onboard track presentation, the pint in the paddock, and the grid interviews, showing the continuous commitment of RGMMC to the good promotion of its races.

Mini’ on top of European Junior at PFI

Mini’ on top of European Junior at PFI Read more

Parolin Racing Kart faced a particularly difficult challenge during the second round of the European Championship at the PF International circuit. In addition learning this unique British track, the young Italian team had to face the pack of formidable British drivers on their home ground. Gabriele Mini’ fulfilled his mission perfectly by getting on the third step of the podium which allowed him to take the lead in the provisional classification of the Championship, a good sign midway through the European season.

Suspense aplenty at Spa

Suspense aplenty at Spa Read more

With no fewer than 186 drivers entered, the second event of the IAME Series Benelux again offered a magnificent spectacle on the karting circuit at Spa-Francorchamps. On a track sometimes dry and sometimes damp, discussions were extremely animated on the last weekend of April! Despite the changeable conditions, overall the favourites held their own.

IAME Series BENELUX: the air of a European championship

IAME Series BENELUX: the air of a European championship Read more

The launch of the IAME Series Benelux was a vote in favour of karting in general and for the IAME X30 categories in particular. No fewer than 206 drivers from 15 different countries came to the Karting des Fagnes (Mariembourg) and, despite changeable conditions, they put on a magnificent show in a competition more relevant and more international than ever.  After the rain on Saturday for qualifying practice and the first qualifying heats, the wet track on Sunday morning dried out rapidly with the return of the sun. So to take a leading position at the opening event of the IAME Series Benelux, drivers had to cope with all climatic conditions and quickly adapt their driving style to them. This is what happened in the first of the four championship events in 2018.

High-lights Iame X30 Wintercup Valencia at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero

High-lights Iame X30 Wintercup Valencia at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero Read more

The Iame X30 Wintercup organised by RGMMC at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero was a good warming-up for the season. Check they highlights.

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Rock Island showdown set for Triple Crown of Karting
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Rock Island showdown set for Triple Crown of Karting

With two rounds of action complete, the battle is tight in the first Triple Crown of Karting as competitors prepare for the final round of action at the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom on Labor Day Weekend in Rock Island, Ill.

Previous rounds of the Triple Crown were run at the Quincy (Ill.) Grand Prix of Karting, the Battle at the Brickyard at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Thor Industries Elkhart (Ind.)  Riverwalk Grand Prix.

Triple Crown of Karting awards will be given as the result of points won in Briggs & Stratton 206 Heavy, Yamaha Heavy and 125cc Open Shifter at Quincy, Elkhart and Rock Island. Triple Crown points will be awarded in Margay Ignite Senior at Quincy, Indianapolis and Rock Island.

After the first two rounds in the Ignite Senior Triple Crown competition, Texan Jeff Dolian holds a narrow 3 point lead over Keith Scharf of St. Louis with Bermuda’s Scott “Skitchy” Barnes in third. Only 8 points separate the entire field heading into the finals at Rock Island.

Delmar, Iowa’s Tony Neilson, with 8 points, holds a narrow one-point lead over three other competitors in the Briggs & Stratton 206 Heavy Triple Crown. Iowa Quad-Cities drivers Michael Welsh and Nick Okenfels and Wisconsin’s Allen Borntreger each have 7 points with four other drivers within striking distance.

The Yamaha Heavy Triple Crown competition is led by karting veterans Michael Dittmer of Davenport, Iowa with 10 points and Bowen, Ill. racer Todd Bolton with 8 after both notched top finishes among Triple Crown racers in the first two rounds. But Neilson is just behind with 7 points followed by Iowan Morgan Schuler with 4 points heading into the final race at Rock Island, which all of the drivers know quite well.

In the 125cc Open Shifter class, Joe Ruch has built a commanding lead with 12 points after being the top Triple Crown finisher at both Quincy and Elkhart. Indiana’s Alex Conlin and Devon Smith-Harden, Bermuda’s Barnes and others will be battling for second and third as long as Ruch can get the 1 point at Rock Island awarded for starting the race. In order to participate, racers must have signed up for the series and paid a one-time $50 series fee in addition to regular entry fees. All money will be returned to competitors through trophies and awards.

Each event runs its own rules, weights, spec tires, prizes, etc. and assigns Triple Crown points. For example, you could finish in fifth place at one of the races competing against non-Triple Crown competitors, but still win first place points for finishing ahead of others participating in the three-race series. Triple Crown awards will be presented at the Awards Ceremony at Rock Island, Sunday, Sept. 2. First, second and third place trophies will be awarded along with cash prizes to all first-place winners based on the number of Triple Crown entries in their class.


The points system is simple: 6 points for first, 4 for second, 3 for third, 2 for fourth with all others who start receiving 1 point. Ties will be broken by finishing position at Rock Island. This system virtually assures that everyone has a chance to win the Triple Crown as long as they participate in all of the events. The return of Elkhart in 2017 and Quincy South Park this year restored two of the more historic races in the sport. Coupled with the Rock Island, which continues well into its third decade, the races represent 65 years of karting history.


Quincy Grand Prix of Karting at South Park

 In 2002, race promoter Gus Traeder decided not to bring the South Park race back after 32 years based on a deteriorating track, high costs and declining entry numbers. Traeder founded the race in 1970 as a tie-in to the Dogwood Festival.


This year's decision by Traeder's son, Terry, to bring back the Grand Prix of Karting to South Park after a 17-year pause was two-fold. Gus Traeder passed away in 2016. Terry Traeder, a former national and professional champion driver, knew his dad had always wanted to see the race brought back. When the Quincy Park District resurfaced South Park's streets, Traeder
knew the Grand Prix could be resurrected. After talks with the district, Traeder cleared his first major hurdle by securing insurance.


The Quincy Grand Prix was once the longest-running street race in America. Its roots could be traced back to 1958 when Gus Traeder was the manager of Quincy's Montgomery Ward Farm Store. A supplier brought a kart to the store and Traeder bought Quincy's first.

Gus Traeder later became a well-known racing promoter and founded the Professional Karting Association in 1978. That first race in 1970 saw 73 drivers in five classes compete for a purse of $1,000. At its height, there were nearly 600 entries. There was no purse this year, but drivers competed for special trophies and prizes.  The 1.13 mile tree-lined course will be the safest to date.


Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom

Rock Island, known by racers as "The Rock", has long been an iconic event that is on most racers' bucket list. It began in 1994 and was part of Traeder's Professional Karting Association for the first two years. The race shifted gears in 1996 with karting promoter and NASCAR Winston Cup safety official Tom Argy Jr. becoming race director. Since his death Terry Riggins has served in that capacity for the past 15 years.

Rock Island combines national and even international kart racing with the ambiance of the city's Downtown Arts & Entertainment District in a metropolitan area of 375,000 people. It includes nightly outdoor concerts, a car show and other activities. It hosts racers from coast to coast and 8 foreign countries and is the only place in kart racing where top level 4 cycle, 2 cycle, gearbox and vintage karts all race together at the same venue in front of thousands of spectators. For the past 19 years it has also been host to the "King of the Streets" shifter race. Rock Island is sanctioned by USAC and is on the ACCUS national schedule which allows international competitors.


Thor Industries Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix

In the early 1990’s the Elkhart Grand Prix had over 40,000 spectators, 600 entries, and was televised on “the new” ESPN2 network. After a more than 20-year absence, the Thor Industries Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix brought karting history back to life in northern Indiana last year.

As part of the revitalization of downtown Elkhart’s Riverwalk District, racing returned in 2017 along a unique .6-mile track that crosses the Elkhart River twice per lap. Led by Thor Industries and the City of Elkhart, the region’s RV manufacturers came together to create an event the city’s citizens and racers can enjoy every August!

Over 140 racers took part in the 2017 event that was highlighted by a weekend of concerts, family events, and racing. And 2018 is shaping up to be even bigger and better with the addition of karting’s first “Relay Race” -- pitting 4-kart teams against each other and more concerts and activities for the family.

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