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At the Track
What are the main club racing classes and categories?
4-stroke LO206, 4-stroke Briggs World Formula, 2-stroke Rotax, TAG (Touch and Go), Shifter karts
Age classes at minimum include
Kid Karts (5+), Masters (35+)
Is there mechanical support or go kart storage?
A full service shop serves members or all kart owners
What are the options for camping or lodging?
RV camping, Tent camping
Dealer/retailer
Margay chassis
Overview
Details
The Phoenix Kart Racing Association track in Glendale, AZ has numerous layouts with up to 12 turns. Local kart shops provide services that range from selling parts to fully maintaining karts, and even to storing and transporting your kart to the track. Note that participation is limited in the TAG and Briggs World Formula classes. Partners include Innovative Karting, Southwest Karting Solutions, Phoenix Kart Rentals, and J3 Competition. Membership is not required for go kart owners to access the track. Club racing is available for kart owners. Driver school or coaching is offered by the track or a 3rd party. This track may be rented for private events.
22500 43rd Ave E, Glendale, AZ 85310
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