Design-a-Kart Kontest: See the Karts!
The Winners of our 1st Design-a-Kart Kontest!
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Winner: Alexis, 4th Grade, Irvine
6th Grade – 8th Grade
Winner: Sofia, 7th Grade, Anaheim
High School
Winner: Jesus, 9th Grade, Irvine
University
Winner: Andrew, University, San Diego
Congratulations to the winners! We intentionally hid the locations of our entries so that we could choose the best design without thinking of where they were located. Therefore, we were surprised to see that all the winners we selected were from Southern California – two from the same location!
Thank you to everyone who participated in this contest! We’ll be giving the other 120+ students who entered ONE FREE RACE as our way of thanking them for their participation. We loved seeing everyone’s designs!
Stay tuned for more exciting design contests coming in the near future!
Win the Chance To Drive a Kart With Your Design On It!
Want to design the colors of your own go kart at K1 Speed? Well, now you have the chance! Introducing our Design-a-Kart Kontest!
And since it’s back-to-school season, we thought we’d open this contest to all the students out there. If you win, you’ll not only have the chance to drive the go kart you designed at your local K1 Speed location, but you’ll get a $150 gift card to Staples for school supplies! Read on to learn how you can enter this fun art competition.
So, How Does This Work?
Step 1:
Download our kart template (scroll down) and print it out at home (or save it to your computer if using a design program).
Step 2:
Fill in the blank areas of the kart template with your own, original design.
Step 3:
Email a high-quality photo or scan of your design in JPG or PNG format to [email protected]. Be sure to use “Design-a-Kart Kontest” as your subject line.
OR
Mail in your completed template to:
Design-a-Kart Kontest
Attn: Marketing
17221 Von Karman Ave
Irvine, CA 92614
**Either way you enter, please include an email we can contact you at, the name of the artist, age, grade level, and your nearest K1 Speed location**
How Long Do I Have To Design?
The contest begins NOW and lasts until Friday, August 27, 2021. This means we must have your artwork in our office either digitally or physically by that date.
Prizes
Four (4) Grand Prize Winners Will Win The Following:
- Their design on a go kart at their local K1 Speed for 30 days
- Five (5) free races in their designed kart*
- One (1) $150 Staples gift card for school supplies
*Racers must meet height requirement. Our junior kart (template used for Kindergarten -5th grade) requires a minimum height of 48″ to drive. Our adult kart (template used for grades 6 through University) requires a minimum height of 58″ (4’10”).
Judging Criteria
Designs will be judged by K1 Speed based on the following criteria:
- Creativity and originality
- Quality of the composition and overall design
- Overall impression of the design
Break Out Those Art Supplies!
So there you have it! It’s as simple as that. Download your template, give it a cool design, and send it our way for a chance to win! Now, get designing!
Kingston Meekins
Sweet! Excited to enter, hope I win!
nancy coppi
the template says 2019 – will there be a new one?
K1 Speed Staff Writer
Hey Nancy!
The outline of the template was revised in 2019 and is the current one used on the karts throughout the company. This is the most up-to-date-version.
Katie S.
Are we allowed to enter if we JUST graduated high school? Since it says it’s open to students, and I don’t count as a student anymore I’m not quite sure.
Staff Writer
Hello Katie! We’re sorry, but we’re looking for students currently enrolled at a school. Keep an eye out for our other promotions, though!
Zach
Can I design my own number?
Staff Writer
Hey Zach! We have blacked out the number plate part of the template since we won’t know exactly which kart your design will be going on until it’s time to put it on.
Reynaldo Lopez
I am ready to win! I race for the thrill of it. In it to win it! all gas no brakes.
Bob
Is it a drawing contest
Staff Writer
Hey Bob! Yes, this is an art contest, so it can include a drawing aspect. But you can paint, you can use your computer, or whatever else to come up with a livery for the go kart. You just need to fill out the blank parts of the go kart in the template on this page. Thanks!
Murphy Phillips
Where will they show who have won?
Staff Writer
Hey Murphy! We’ll announce the winners on this page by September 10!
brock buchert
when are they going to a nonce the winers
Staff Writer
Hey Brock, we’ll announce the winners here by September 10th!
Davian
It would be awesome to show all the submissions!
Maybe Instagram?
Staff Writer
Good idea, Davian, but we had A BUNCH of entries (120+)!
Alberto M.
I know many people can be very creative and have amazing drawing skills, but I went with a more direct approach when designing the kart decals, since I figured it out that the design would not be visible to people far away, I decided to use a minimalistic design and bright colors so people could spot your car from a distance and see you are driving a totally different kart Design! Are you considering more on Creative designs or “Practical designs” that fit the kart and audience from far away? Just would like to know!
Staff Writer
Hey Alberto! Ideally, it’s a blend of both: very creative but also designs that stand out from a distance. Thanks for entering!
Antoine faulkner
When will the next one be in 2022?
Staff Writer
Hello, Antoine! We’ll probably do it right around “Back to School” time, so late summer/early fall again.
Atticus moffat
I was wondering if you are still doing the contest and if I could do it in thousand oaks
Staff Writer
Hello, Atticus! Unfortunately this contest ended. But it may be brought back again in the future!