Important Information for Daytona KartWeek Road Race

Important Information for Daytona KartWeek Road Race Read more

As details continue to be released for the 50th running of WKA’s Daytona KartWeek, series officials are reminding Road Racers of important, time-sensitive information.

WKA Pit Board: Reserved Numbers for Daytona and 2024 Now Open

WKA Pit Board: Reserved Numbers for Daytona and 2024 Now Open Read more

Reserved numbers for Daytona KartWeek and the 2024 season is now open for all Road Race, Manufacturer’s Cup and Gold Cup drivers online only through Race Select.

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

Shoot-out winner Colin Queen joins Fortec for 2023 GB4 challenge

Shoot-out winner Colin Queen joins Fortec for 2023 GB4 challenge Read more

GB4’s National Formula Ford shoot-out winner Colin Queen will graduate to the GB4 Championship with Fortec Motorsport in 2023. The American, who was selected as the winner following the assessment at Snetterton in October, won a £20,000 prize to put towards a drive in GB4, and has chosen Fortec as he climbs the motorsport ladder. 

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.

WKA Announces Tentative 2023 Gold Cup Dates

WKA Announces Tentative 2023 Gold Cup Dates Read more

With the second event of the renewed WKA Gold Cup series set for this weekend, series officials are pleased to announce tentative 2023 Gold Cup dates and a new format that will see North and South regions along with a Grand Nationals North/South Shootout.

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 Launches 206 Only Series

WKA Launches 206 Only Series Read more

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.

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.

WKA Celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2021

WKA Celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2021 Read more

As the sport of karting ages, more milestones come up on the calendar each year.  One prominent achievement is the Golden Anniversary of the World Karting Association.  Established in 1971, the WKA will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2021.  To celebrate and bring recognition to the plateau, WKA has officially launched the 50th Anniversary Logo, which will brand the organization throughout its Golden Anniversary year.

World Karting Association Confirms 2021 Speedway Dirt Schedule

World Karting Association Confirms 2021 Speedway Dirt Schedule Read more

the World Karting Association is excited to confirm the WKA Maxxis Tire Speedway Dirt Series Presented by Summit Racing. With five events across the eastern half of the country and an additional non points paying event at the famed Dirt Track at Charlotte

WKA Charlotte Karting Challenge Gets Underway This Weekend

WKA Charlotte Karting Challenge Gets Underway This Weekend Read more

With COVID-19 putting a hold on motorsports around the world for more than three months, it is finally time for the World Karting Association (WKA) to return back to the track. With the Charlotte Karting Challenge on the docket over the next two weekends, a return to the famed Charlotte Motor Speedway will kick off this weekend.

World Karting Association launches new website

World Karting Association launches new website Read more

Looking to better streamline their program and provide ease of use for their customer, the World Karting Association (WKA) is pleased to confirm the launch of their new website. As the promoter of several series including the Speedway Dirt Series, Florida Winter Cup, Manufacturers Cup, Road Racing Series and E-Kart (electric) Series, WKA is excited to announce the launch of their new multi-series website, WorldKarting.com