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A field of Porsches line up at Circuit of the Americas.

K1 Speed and Porsche Partner in Path to Professional Motorsports

 

FORBES – BY PETER NELSON

 

“When one’s dreams and aspirations are to compete on the world stage, the motorsports ladder is often long and difficult to ascend. But recently, Porsche and K1 Speed have announced…”

Challenge GP racers hold their trophies on the podium at K1 Speed Torrance.
Courtesy of Beyond the Sport.

Junior Racers Find Thrills and Community in Competitive Go-Kart League

 

SPECTRUM NEWS 1 – BY BEYOND THE SPORT STAFF

 

“Many F1 racers got their start driving go-karts as kids. The K1 Speed Junior Challenge Grand Prix pits pint-sized competitors in a Formula One-style yearlong race season.”

The starting grid on track 2 at K1 Speed Las Vegas

Have the need for speed? Get your Formula 1 fix at K1 Speed

 

GOOD DAY LAS VEGAS – BY JC FERNANDEZ

 

“Formula One has officially taken over Las Vegas, and for anyone feeling the need for speed, there’s a place where you can jump behind the wheel.”

go-karts racing at k1 circuit winchester

K1 Announces 2026 Electric Karting World Championships

 

AUTOWEEK – BY MARK VAUGHN

 

“Next spring, indoor karting chain K1 Speed will host racers from 30 of its K1 Speed locations across 30 states and nine countries at the 2026 K1 Speed E-World Championship at the new K1 Circuit in Winchester, Calif.”

A karter races at K1 Circuit Whiteland

New upgrades at K1 Circuit Whiteland: Garages, showers, and electric RV hookups

 

WISH-TV – BY MARLEE THOMAS

 

“We recommend people come in and try our rental cars and make sure the sport is something you want to invest in,” Royce said. “As you outgrow the rental karts, we can set you up with all of our partners who can build you a custom kart based off your driving skills.”

Bell says the GR Cup series is highly competitive. / Courtesy of SRO Motorsports America
Courtesy of SRO Motorsports America.

Jaxon Bell Has His Sights Set on the Toyota GR Cup Series Title

 

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED – BY MARK BEECH

 

“From a very young age, I remember always really wanting to get behind the wheel of a race car. I would always have my birthday parties at K1 Speed and the other indoor go-kart tracks, and I just loved it.”

Blevins and Boertje battle for first place in the K1 Speed Junior E-World Championship

Blowfish Celebrate 11-year-old Racing Champion

 

THE LAKE MURRAY NEWS – BY THOMAS GRANT JR.

 

“At 11 years ago, the Pelion Elementary student pulled off a rare championship feat in K1 Speed indoor electric kart racing. In a span of 24 hours last month, he was crowned both the United State and E-World Junior Division champion in Ontario, Calif.”

Check out our 2025 K1 Speed Junior E-World Podium recap!

Ricky Stenhouse and Mike Organ from The Tennessean at K1 Speed.
Ricky Stenhouse and Mike Organ from The Tennessean at K1 Speed. MIKE ORGAN / THE TENNESSEAN.

Why Ricky Stenhouse Jr. ended up laughing after go-kart racing this Tennessean sports writer

 

THE TENNESSEAN – BY MIKE ORGAN

 

“At least I can say that I finished in the top 10 of a go-kart race in a field that included 2023 Daytona 500 champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Nashville Superspeedway general manager Matt Greci.”

pitlane with go-karts and the track at k1 speed orlando

K1 Speed Orlando supplies adrenaline indoors with 45-mph kart racing

 

ORLANDO SENTINEL – BY PATRICK CONNOLLY

 

“We’re very well-adjusted to a casual racer, but our main push is to take that person and put them into a more competitive mindset,” Abbott said. “Our main goal is making racing more affordable.”