Additional questions not answered on this page? Please email [email protected].
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT K1 CIRCUIT WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIP. CONTACT K1 SPEED INSTEAD AT THE EMAIL DIRECTLY ABOVE.
INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE DURING U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP
We will have three 8-minute practice sessions for our international drivers during our U.S. Championship event that’s held prior to the World Championship, starting in the morning (teens) and afternoon (adults). This is to make up for the track time that the American drivers will get during their national championship. So please be ready to race at the same time as your American competitors!
WHEN: Saturday, April 26th immediately after the U.S. Championship
WHO: Top 3 From Every National Championship (U.S., Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico and France)
WHERE:
K1 Circuit
32240 Grand Ave
Winchester, CA 92596
COST: FREE
FORMAT:
Two (2) 8-Minute Qualifying Sessions
One (1) 10-Lap* Race
Rolling Start
The fastest single lap from each driver is taken from either qualifying session to make up the starting grid. The winner becomes World Champion, and the top 3 are presented with prizes our podium.
*Like at K1 Speed, session ends when first driver completes 10 laps.
PRIZES**:
Adults
Champion: $25,000
Runner-Up: $15,000
Third Place: $7,500
Teens
Champion: $10,000
Runner-Up: $5,000
Third Place: $2,500
Top 3 Receive:
Unique World Champ Trophy
Podium Hat
NEW: Vinyl copy of A-ha’s Hunting High and Low: The 1984 demos (courtesy of Rhino Records and A-ha)
Champagne (racers 21+)/Sparkling Cider (racers under 21)
7:00 am: Gates Open, Teen Registration & Track Walk Begins
8:00 am: Teen Registration / Track Walk Ends
8:05 am: Teen Registration Ends / Mandatory Teen Drivers’ Meeting
8:30 am: Teen Sessions Begin
NOTE FOR ADULTS: Track Walk will begin immediately following the completion of the teen event and not necessarily at the times below. As a result, adult registration begins as soon as teens start their event to allow for plenty of time to be prepared once the teen event ends.
8:30 am: Adult Registration Begins
11:45 am – 12:45 pm: Adult Track Walk
1:00 pm: Mandatory Driver’s Meeting
1:30 pm: Adult Sessions Begin
The Teen and Adult 2025 U.S. & World Championships will be held on the same day.
All racers must be registered with K1 Speed and check-in via our link above. You can check in any time before the event.
Waivers for K1 Circuit will be signed when you check-in online. Waivers are not required for spectators, with the exception of those who purchase a pit pass – see immediately below.
**Pit passes will be available for sale at the event ($20) for anyone who wishes to be near the pits – anybody who purchases a pit pass will need to sign a waiver upon purchase. Otherwise, all other spectators are free and will not need to sign waivers.**
Each racer will be required to have a signed entry form on file with us. Parents need to sign for teens, adults can sign for themselves. The entry form can be downloaded here: 2025 K1 Speed U.S. / World Championship Entry Form.
K1 Circuit is a cashless facility. In other words, we won’t accept cash! This means you’ll need to bring your credit card or debit card with you in order to pay for food and beverages, merchandise, etc. So don’t forget your plastic!
K1 Circuit is a smoke-free facility, and we prohibit smoking or vaping of any kind on the premises. If you must smoke or vape, then please do so outside at Wild West Social, our neighbor next door.
Yes! You may use your GoPro to record your championship races at K1 Circuit. You’ll just need to sign our GoPro waiver inside the pit area to receive a wristband.
The following items are prohibited from K1 Circuit:
K1 Circuit is strictly a smoke-free facility, which means smoking or vaping of any kind is prohibited anywhere on site. If you must smoke or vape, you may do so outdoors at Wild West Social located next door.
Yes, since K1 Circuit is now an operational track, championship racers may visit K1 Circuit before the event and participate in Arrive & Drive racing. Please note: the track layout for Arrive & Drive will differ slightly from the layout used for the National and World Championships.
Please inform our cashier upon arrival that you are a K1 Speed championship racer. This way our cashiers will issue you a Silver License at the price of a Bronze License so you can immediately race at the speeds you will race during the event.
K1 Circuit is located in Winchester, CA: 32240 Grand Ave, Winchester, CA 92596. While there aren’t many accommodations directly near the track, there are plenty of choices in Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore and Hemet, which are each about a half an hour or less away.
The nearest airport is Ontario International Airport in Ontario, CA, roughly 60 miles from K1 Circuit. Alternatively, you can fly into John Wayne Airport in Orange County (72 miles away), or San Diego Airport (82 miles away).
There are some items you will need in order to race at K1 Circuit:
Gloves are required. These can be your typical run-of-the-mill work/mechanic gloves that are very affordable (under $10) from any home improvement store or online if you don’t have or don’t want to get actual karting/racing gloves.
Closed-Toe Shoes and Socks are required. Just like at K1 Speed, you need to wear closed-toe shoes with socks at K1 Circuit.
Suits & Helmets: if you don’t own a karting suit or an appropriate helmet, we’ll have some available for use. However, we strongly encourage everyone to bring their own gear if they have it. After all, things are going to get sweaty out there!
If you bring your own helmet, it will only need to be DOT certified. Obviously, if you have a higher certification than DOT (for example Snell SA or K), you’re more than covered. Helmets will need to have full face protection and visors – not goggles!
If you want to bring your own suit, karting suits with Cordura or other abrasion-resistant materials are required. Not fire suits as they offer little to no protection from abrasion.
Again, aside from gloves, we will have helmets and suits at the track if you don’t own any. You just might want to sort out affordable options for your own use if you don’t want to share! K1 RaceGear and Freem are great choices if you’re looking to purchase your own gear.
Optional gear such as neck protection, rib protectors, etc. can be used but is not required.
Also, long hair must be tied up and tucked into your suit prior to racing.
No, just like at K1 Speed, ballast will not be used at K1 Circuit.
Yes, we will have food and beverages for sale at K1 Circuit. However, we will allow food and non-alcoholic beverages to be brought in.
This goes without saying, but if any racer is suspected of consuming alcoholic beverages or is showing any signs of impairment during the event, they will not be permitted to race and will be disqualified.
In interest of producing a bigger attendance for our World Championship finals, and making it easier for guests/racers to attend both the US and World Championship events, we have decided to host them on the same day. Therefore, the World Championships will immediately follow the US Championships for all divisions (Junior, Teen & Adult). Both US and World Championship podiums will take place following the completion of the World Championship.
**All prize winnings are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes as required by law. It is your responsibility to report your winnings to the appropriate tax authorities. We may be required by law to report winnings to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or other relevant tax authorities, and as such, we may ask you to provide your Social Security Number or taxpayer identification number (TIN) on a W-9 form to facilitate this reporting. Please be aware that your participation in this contest/event implies your understanding and acceptance of these terms related to tax liability, reporting, and the submission of a W-9 form if required.
