When you think of American Motor sports you may think of names like Jeff Gordon, Alex Zanardi, Buddy Rice, Kasey Kahne and many others. Many of the drivers you watch on Sundays began their racing careers in Go-Kart racing.

Kart Racing has been around since the 1950's. It has grown from Kiddie Kart race karts racing in mall parking lots to a high tech form of racing. Quite a few of today's racing stars have come from karting including Billy Boat, and J.J. Yealy, both who raced at AKA Speedway, and many of the younger drivers that race professionally.

One organization that provides this less expensive alternative to race cars is the Arizona Karting Association which was established in 1987 as a non-profit organization to promote the family sport of kart racing and the overall enjoyment of racing Karts. The track is 1/5 mile in length and hosts the Annual Holiday Classic each year in late December.

Arizona Karting Association's Race Schedule includes events every 2nd and 4th weekend from February through November.

Arizona Karting Association is located in Phoenix, Arizona in the International Kart Federation (IKF) Region 7. For instructions to get to the track go to the Track Info Page.

Spectators are admitted free of charge for all races. A pit pass for admission to the race pits is $10 for 5 years old and over and FREE for under 5. Insurance forms must be signed and wristbands must be worn at all times while in the pit area. Driver Entry fees are $40 for members and $60 for non-members. Open practice sessions are held the day before the race with a $15 per driver fee. Annual membership to AKA is $60.

The track also features a snack bar.

If you would like further information email the AKA Webmaster.