New WKA Online Membership Portal Now Open

New WKA Online Membership Portal Now Open Read more

The World Karting Association is pleased to open a new Membership portal through Race Select. Moving event registration to Race Select mid-season, WKA Membership can now be obtained through the same site.

WKA Changes Date and Venue for the Next Southern Gold Cup Round

WKA Changes Date and Venue for the Next Southern Gold Cup Round 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 racers with their schedules. 

World Karting Association offices closed as office staff move to a new location

WKA Announces 2023 Vega Tires National Road Race Series Schedule

WKA Announces 2023 Vega Tires National Road Race Series Schedule Read more

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.

WKA 2023 Regulations Update Posted to Daytona Pages of Website

WKA 2023 Regulations Update Posted to Daytona Pages of Website Read more

As it is with many series, the off-season brings a time of change, planning for the future, and a new set of rules. With the downtime so short in the karting community, the World Karting Association (WKA) has completed its first-ever digital tech manual that will soon be posted on the WKA website for members' reference.

Summit Racing Equipment Returns to Support WKA in Prestigious Eagle Program

Summit Racing Equipment Returns to Support WKA in Prestigious Eagle Program Read more

A fixture in motorsports, the automotive, and now the karting industry, Summit Racing Equipment has stepped up to the plate to support the World Karting Association (WKA) program on an even higher level. Officially taking over the sponsorship of the WKA Eagle Program for National Champions effective immediately, the WKA Summit Racing Equipment National Champions' Eagle, will be distributed to all WKA National Championships across all series.

Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix entertains big crowds in 27th year

Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix entertains big crowds in 27th year Read more

The Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the karting street race that national driver Race Liberante once called “the baddest-ass go-kart race in the world,” once again put on quite a show. This year, the largest crowd since pre-Covid years lined the course and was treated to some great action by some of the nation’s top drivers. Heavy rain late Saturday forced 3 heat races to be moved to Sunday morning, but the rest of the program was right on schedule.

Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati to Host WKA Manufacturers Cup Grand Nationals

Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati to Host WKA Manufacturers Cup Grand Nationals Read more

It is that time of the year again, time for the World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturers Cup Grand Nationals. Taking place at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati, teams and competitors will take on the Batavia, Ohio facility in their quest to garner WKA Grand National trophies and a spot in the history books.

WKA Speedway Dirt Plans Announced

WKA Speedway Dirt Plans Announced Read more

Halfway through the 2022 race season and the World Karting Association (WKA) staff is hard at working building a bigger and better program for the WKA Speedway Dirt program.

WKA Announces 2022 Road Racing Championship

WKA Announces 2022 Road Racing Championship Read more

With the 2022 World Karting Association (WKA) season on the horizon, series officials are pleased to confirm the Road Racing Championship dates. Set to commence at the annual WKA Daytona Kartweek in late December, the schedule will see stops at Roebling Road, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, and the Pittsburgh International Race Complex.