2024 Dates: September 27-29
Go-Kart racing has been a part of the Ohio racing scene for over fifty years. A fast-paced, competitive sport, kart racing is probably the most economical way to break into auto racing. Top drivers such as Michael Schumacher, Tony Stewart, Juan Pablo Montoya, and Danica Patrick started their racing careers in karting.
Kart racing is a widespread sport with tracks located nationwide. The Dart Kart Speedway Club runs enduro races throughout the summer at tracks such as the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course located between Cleveland and Columbus in Lexington, Ohio. The 2.4 mile road course allows for an average speed of around 70 mph with a top speed of around 130 mph.
The Dart Kart Speedway Club was founded in 1958 with about 60 members. During the first few years, DKC ran sprint races on a 1.2-mile asphalt track named Dart Kart Speedway. By 1964, enduro racing was added at the nearby Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. During the late 60's, the club was typically running 8 sprint races and 5 enduro races per year. From 1965-1973, one of the enduro races was a 250-mile race. In 1970, the sprint track was closed due to factory expansion by Rupp Mfg. Co, on whose property the track was located. Since that time, the club has concentrated on promoting enduro kart racing. The Dart Kart Speedway Club was involved in organizing the World Karting Association in 1972 and has run many WKA National races since that time. From 1976-1980, approximately $20,000 in prize money was awarded to top placing karters in the yearly money series. In 1983, DKC was invited to run an exhibition race at the CART/PPG Indy Car race at Mid-Ohio which gave the sport of karting much-needed exposure.
Who: Dart Kart Club
What: Go karts on Full Track
When: 2024: September 27-29
Where: Full Track
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