CHARLOTTE, N.C. — American Kart Road-Racing Alliance is proud to announce the 2025 AKRA / Hoosier Kartsport National Road Racing Series schedule. In 2025, AKRA is once again partnering with host clubs Dart Kart Club and Woodbridge Kart Club for a five-race national series. Demonstrating consistency and stability, next year’s schedule closely mirrors the recently concluded 2024 series. The only … Read More
TIFTON, Ga. — American Kart Road-Racing Alliance is pleased to welcome FHS Supply Co, maker of FHS Superior Synthetic Motor Oil, on board as a new partner of our organization and the AKRA / Hoosier Kartsport National Road Racing Series. FHS has been a popular oil in 2- and 4-cycle karting for decades. Today, in their 55th year of operation, … Read More
SUMMIT POINT, W. Va. — A successful Round 4 of the 2024 American Kart Road-Racing Alliance / Hoosier Kartsport Road Racing Series Nationals took place August 23-25 at Summit Point Motorsports Park. The Summit Point Nationals — hosted by Woodbridge Kart Club — recorded 358 race entries with over 100 drivers in competition. This was a better turnout than recent … Read More
GARRETTSVILLE, Ohio — Road racers enjoyed a terrific latest edition of the Dart Kart Club-hosted AKRA / Hoosier Kartsport Road Racing Series Nationals at Nelson Ledges Road Course in Northeast Ohio July 19-21. As the late AKRA founder Bill McCutcheon would have stated, “Chamber of Commerce weather” greeted teams and officials during the three-day event with cool temperatures in early … Read More
LEXINGTON, Ohio (photos by Michael Bales) — The Dart Kart Club hosted another outstanding AKRA / Hoosier Kartsport Road Racing Nationals Fathers Day weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. While we don’t have official word on total entry count, well over 200 drivers made the trip to Mid-Ohio this year for what’s become the largest annual road race karting … Read More
TIFTON, Ga. — To streamline our efforts, we have decided suspend printing and mailing membership cards in favor of electronic notification. This change will take effect immediately. When renewing a current membership or purchasing a new membership, AKRA members will now receive electronic notification via email of their membership in good standing. The email will include all member information, including … Read More
GODDARD, Kan. — Midwest Karting Association (MKA) is thrilled to share their two events for the 2024 karting season held at Lake Afton Park in Goddard, KS will be held under the AKRA banner known as the Midwest AKRA Road Race Series. Road Racing events have been held at Lake Afton since 1961 and continues to be hosted by Kelly … Read More
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Five years ago, the notion of returning to Talladega was tossed around. After discussions off and on with a sizeable sanctioning body, the whole plan fizzled out. Christy Kendall always remembered that idea. Since then, Kendall has implemented a plan, signed a contract, and secured dates at the Munford, Alabama, race track. “I live in Mississippi and … Read More
GARYSBURG, N.C. — Woodbridge Kart Club officials wish to invite all kart racers, teams and families to the North Carolina Center for Automotive Research for our second annual AKRA NCCAR Nationals this May 3-5, 2024. This event was a fun and successful one in 2023 and we’re hoping for the same in 2024! NCCAR is conveniently located for many, about … Read More
TIFTON, Ga. — American Kart Road-Racing Alliance LLC (AKRA) is pleased to provide our members and the public a report on our company’s progress as we’re about 60 days into the new ownership and operation headed by Van Gilder. Over the past couple months, AKRA has made many positive steps in the right direction as the 2024 racing season approaches, … Read More