If you feel that your pre-teen/teen is the next Lewis Hamilton or Danica Patrick, then our youth kart racing leagues are for you! Our Junior Challenge GP league is designed for children who are 4′ to 4’10” in height and our Teen Challenge GP league is designed for children who are 4’10” and taller and under the age of 18. Both leagues are held on the same evening.
Taller than 4′-10″? Click here for our Teen Challenge GP information
Over 18 years of age? Click here for our Adult Challenge GP information.
NOTE: Beginning with March’s event, participants must not be an employee of K1 Speed, or the relative of an employee at K1 Speed at any time during the season. Otherwise, their points will be omitted.
2025 Junior Challenge GP Schedule
Registration starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 6:30 pm. Racing begins promptly at 6:30pm.
A minimum of 3 participants is required to run each event. Be advised that if there are 13 or more racers the event time will be dramatically increased due to expanded race heats. Racers are only allowed to race in 1 league.
JANUARY 7TH
Burbank 1/12
FEBRUARY 4TH
MARCH 4TH
APRIL 1ST
MAY 6TH
JUNE 3RD
JULY 1ST
AUGUST 5TH
SEPTEMBER 2ND
OCTOBER 7TH
NOVEMBER 11TH*
DECEMBER 2ND
*Not on the first Tuesday of the Month
Pricing
Includes:
- 12-Mini grand prix races (12 lap qualifier/12 position race)
- Grid standing start final race w/ Viewpoint Onboard Camera included
- Prizes and awards at the end of the season
ONLY
$52.95
per event
Learn More About Our Youth Racing League
We believe that there is no better way for youths to become involved with kart racing than with our youth racing league! The annual series is affordable, safe, accessible, and is intended to serve as an introduction to racing. As the season progresses, drivers are able to use their experience to continuously improve their performance, and our timing system provides objective results that can be compared to previous races. We are proud of our youth kart league and are confident that you will not be disappointed with it!
During the series, each driver will participate in a Mini Grand Prix format race, consisting of a qualifying session to determine the starting order for the final race, and then that final race for track position. In the final round of the season drivers will compete in a full Grand Prix format race, which includes a practice session, qualifying session and 12 lap final race. Our 12-round series provides participants with the opportunity to experience the thrill of wheel-to-wheel racing, allows for extensive seat time, and rewards top finishers with prizes and trophies. Needless to say, we highly recommend it!
Additionally, K1 Speed junior kart racing league provides children with invaluable lessons not only on racing, but sportsmanship and camaraderie as well. We believe that our youth kart league is a great way to spend time with your son or daughter and can serve as a wonderful learning experience for both! If you would like your child to become involved in karting competition, reserve a spot for your child in our racing league today, as space is limited!
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Check out the full recap now and see how our young racers did!