The German Kart Championship (DKM) brought its 2026 season to a close at ProKart Raceland Wackersdorf with thrilling Finals, five new champions and a fantastic atmosphere. A total of 178 drivers competed across the five classes at the season finale. Excellent weather on both race days, numerous spectators and a great atmosphere around the 1,190-metre circuit provided a fitting setting for the final race weekend of the year.

After a brief summer break, the action now comes thick and fast in the German Kart Championship, with two events in the next four weeks. The world-famous Erftlandring in Kerpen hosts the next round of races. The 1,107-kilometre racetrack became recognised around the world thanks to seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher. It was in Kerpen that he cut his teeth on the motorsport scene. He was followed by his brother Ralf and four-time champion Sebastian Vettel, who also began their careers in Kerpen.

Kerpen welcomes the German Kart Championship. 199 competitors line up at the Erftlandring. Second half of season gets underway in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The ADAC is strengthening youth development in the karting scene and expanding the successfully established “Road to DTM” programme to incorporate the top German karting series, the German Kart Championship (DKM), in the 2024 season.