Munich. The Road to DTM youth development program will be realigned within the German Kart Championship (DKM) for the 2026 season. Going forward, the program will be fully anchored in the OK-N category. As a result, the champion of this class will receive the entry fee for the BMW M2 Cup or ADAC GT4 Germany in the following season, providing a clear opportunity to take the next step toward professional motorsport.

The German Kart Championship (DKM) will include five race weekends in the upcoming year, combining traditional tracks in Germany with a special highlight abroad. For the first time ever, Germany’s premier kart racing series will make a stop in Cheb, Czech Republic. The season opener will take place from May 1 to 3 in Saxony: the new season kicks off at Arena E in Mülsen – as tradition dictates, the DKM will conclude at ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf. The decisive races of the 2026 season will be held there from September 25 to 27. A new class structure will also be introduced: alongside the Mini and Shifter Kart (KZ2) categories, the OK-N Junior and OK-N classes will be added for the first time.

With victories in the drivers' and team championships in the ADAC GT Masters and its first title in karting, HRT's young talent program can look back on a successful year. The young talents from HRT also secured class victory at the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring. Ulrich Fritz, Chief Executive Officer of Haupt Racing Team, analyzes the debut year with the Ford Mustang GT3 in the junior program and the first season of karting involvement.

In its first year of cooperation with the SIM-ON kart team, Haupt Racing Team celebrated its first championship title in the German Kart Championship (DKM). At the final race of the season in Wackersdorf, Bavaria, Lars Ramaer triumphed over his competitors in the X30 Senior category.

The German Kart Championship came to a grand conclusion last weekend (September 19–21) with a thrilling showdown. Nearly 200 drivers competed at Pro Kart Raceland, battling under blazing sunshine and temperatures reaching 30°C for the final championship points. In front of packed grandstands, motorsport fans witnessed action-packed racing and the decisive moments in the title fights.

The German Kart Championship is entering the home straight: the grand season finale 2025 will take place at Pro Kart Raceland Wackersdorf from 19 to 21 September. On the 1,197-metre track, 207 drivers will battle it out for the remaining five championship titles. After four exciting weekends, the championship favourites are neck and neck.

The German Kart Championship is entering the home straight: the grand season finale 2025 will take place at Pro Kart Raceland Wackersdorf from 19 to 21 September. On the 1,197-metre track, 207 drivers will battle it out for the remaining five championship titles. After four exciting weekends, the championship favourites are neck and neck.

The German Kart Championship is entering the home straight: the grand season finale 2025 will take place at Pro Kart Raceland Wackersdorf from 19 to 21 September. On the 1,197-metre track, 207 drivers will battle it out for the remaining five championship titles. After four exciting weekends, the championship favourites are neck and neck.

The German Kart Championship is entering the home straight: the grand season finale 2025 will take place at Pro Kart Raceland Wackersdorf from 19 to 21 September. On the 1,197-metre track, 207 drivers will battle it out for the remaining five championship titles. After four exciting weekends, the championship favourites are neck and neck. Both race days can be viewed via livestream on adac.de/motorsport and on the ADAC Motorsport YouTube channel. On Saturday, coverage begins at 1 p.m. with the first heats, while the final decisions on Sunday can be followed live from 9:30 a.m.

OK-N to be introduced as a new engine concept. Five classes planned for 2026. Road to DTM program remains part of the German Kart Championship.

The German Kart Championship kicked off the second half of its season last weekend at the historic Erftlandring in Kerpen. At the fourth of five race weekends, more than 200 drivers lined up on the 1,107-meter cult track. In front of packed grandstands and under consistently dry late-summer weather, the six classes delivered thrilling karting action — including the first championship decision in the Minis. The final winners in Kerpen were Markus Kajak (DKM), Marc Alexander Reistrup (DJKM), Jeffrey Fikse (DSKC), Devin Titz (DMKM), Maxim Becker (X30 Junior) and Lars Ramaer (X30 Senior).

The German Kart Championship (DKM) will enter the home stretch of its season. Three weeks after the thrilling mid-season round in Ampfing, the action now shifts to the historic Erftlandring in Kerpen, where the course will be set for the title race. With only two race weekends remaining, every point counts in the battle for the championship.

The German Kart Championship (DKM) will enter the home stretch of its season. Three weeks after the thrilling mid-season round in Ampfing, the action now shifts to the historic Erftlandring in Kerpen, where the course will be set for the title race. With only two race weekends remaining, every point counts in the battle for the championship.
 

The German Kart Championship (DKM) will enter the home stretch of its season. Three weeks after the thrilling mid-season round in Ampfing, the action now shifts to the historic Erftlandring in Kerpen, where the course will be set for the title race. With only two race weekends remaining, every point counts in the battle for the championship.

From August 15 to 17, the German Kart Championship (DKM) will enter the home stretch of its season. Three weeks after the thrilling mid-season round in Ampfing, the action now shifts to the historic Erftlandring in Kerpen, where the course will be set for the title race. With only two race weekends remaining, every point counts in the battle for the championship. Over 200 drivers will compete across six classes. Both race days will be streamed live on adac.de/motorsport and the ADAC Motorsport YouTube channel.

The German Kart Championship is heading towards the halfway point of the 2025 season. From 25 to 27 July, Germany's most important kart racing series will be hosted at the traditional Schweppermannring in Ampfing. More than 180 drivers are expected to compete in the six classes and battle for the mid-season titles.
 

The German Kart Championship is heading towards the halfway point of the 2025 season. From 25 to 27 July, Germany's most important kart racing series will be hosted at the traditional Schweppermannring in Ampfing. More than 180 drivers are expected to compete in the six classes and battle for the mid-season titles.

Third race of the season crowns halfway champion. Over 180 drivers ensure full fields. Ampfing is the southernmost stop on the racing calendar.

The second round of the German Kart Championship season in Mülsen had a lot to offer. While Markus Kajak (DKM), Milan Rossi (DJKM), Jayden Thien (DSKC), Devin Titz (DMKM), Bruno Greiling (X30 Junior) and Aaron Garcia Lopez (X30 Senior) won their finals, changing weather conditions on Sunday made for exciting racing. 210 drivers travelled to Saxony and battled for more championship points on the 1,315-metre Arena E race track.

The German Kart Championship returns to familiar territory. The 1.315-metre Arena E in Mülsen will host the second race weekend from 30 May to 1 June. With over 200 drivers in six classes, the paddock will be full. For the second round, the top German karting series is taking it up a notch and is expecting 215 entrants in Mülsen.