CHARLOTTE, N.C. — By now, most of us have read the news about Pitt Race and had a some time to process it. While Pitt Race can never truly be replaced, AKRA is working closely with Dart Kart Club to schedule a September 2026 DKC-hosted AKRA Road Racing Series event at an alternate venue. “Both myself and Dart Kart officials … Read More
TIFTON, Ga. — A busy 2025 season of AKRA-sanctioned road racing across the United States is set to begin. While our Hoosier Kartsport National Road Racing Series opens May 16-18 at NCCAR, we shouldn’t forget about a couple of Regional programs — Woodbridge Kart Club and Midwest Karting Association — that support our national series. Woodbridge Kart Club (WKC) is … Read More
TIFTON, Ga. — The American Kart Road-Racing Allliance (AKRA), in partnership with Hoosier Kartsport, has officially released the 2025 Rules and Class Structure for the National Road Racing Series. These updates reflect our organization’s ongoing commitment to improving competition, safety, and accessibility for road racers across all divisions. While many divisions remain unchanged, there are several updates to some categories … Read More
AKRA is pleased to welcome Drive Your Line KartSport as the newest sponsor of our 2025 National Road Racing Series. Now in her 50th season in karting off and on, Drive Your Line KartSport, LLC. President Christy Kendall says AKRA is a great fit for her kart shop and team. “I’ve known Van Gilder since I was 9 years old … Read More
Viper Racing UK/Wilhelm Motor Sports has signed on as the latest sponsor of the American Kart Road-Racing Alliance (AKRA) / Hoosier Kartsport National Road Racing Series. The partnership includes the backing of a new AKRA division for SuperKarts—Super Kart Super Single. Team owner Brian Wilhelm has been a top competitor in SuperKarts and Formula 125 enduros for many years with … Read More
TIFTON, Ga. — We hope everyone is staying warm during this cold, snowy winter for many. Even in the South, we’ve seen quite a few days of cold temperatures and even some snow. We’re about three months away from the 2025 AKRA / Hoosier Kartsport National Road Racing Series opener set for May 16-18 at the North Carolina Center for … Read More
TIFTON, Ga. — As we work toward a unified engine package between AKRA and NKA, challenges occasionally arise that require thoughtful adjustment. The plate rules for the 2025 racing season have been one such challenge. In response to feedback requesting slower speeds for junior classes, both organizations initially agreed to remove the largest restrictor plate in the junior class and … Read More
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 2025 AKRA 4-Cycle (Dirt) Tech Manual is now posted. The direct link is at https://akraracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025_akra_4cycle_tm.pdf. The manual can always be found for FREE under the Rules tab on the main menu at akraracing.com. There have been several updates to the Clone engine rules and class structure additions to align AKRA and NKA rules as closely as … Read More