Mission Statement
It is the goal of South Florida Karting to provide and promote a family atmosphere where all racers, young and old, can benefit from the racing experience in a safe and positive way. It is everyone’s responsibility to exhibit good sportsmanship and promote a safe, fair and open racing environment at the Hobe Sound Speedway.
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A list of "Frequently Asked Questions" can be viewed here.
*** SFK made arrangements with Ambassador to allow testing on Friday, March 30th from 10am until 3pm in prep for the Saturday evening asphalt race there ... ***
*** Next Race is April 13th ... see you there !!! ... ***
*** THE ANNUAL BANQUET was JANUARY 13th - at Southern Pig and Cattle Company - HUGE SUCCESS AND VERY WELL ATTENDED!!! ***
*** ... and the 2023 CHAMPIONS are - Yvette Kapala - Beginner; Katie Kapala - Novice; Noah Kaufman - Rookie; Emily Stehman - Jr Sportsman 1; Jordyn Martin - Jr Sportsman 2; Ethan Dyer - Jr Sportsman 3; Jay Davis - Box Stock Sealed; Eli Vasko - Box Stock Heavy; Shawn Namor - Two-Stroke 125cc - CONGRATS to the Champions in 2023!!! ***
*** 2023 Race Season Results: BEGINNER - Yvette Kapala - First; Chase Netska - Second; Wyatt Herzog - Third ... NOVICE - Katie Kapala - First; Logan Baxter - Second; David Harper - Third ...ROOKIE - Noah Kaufman ... JR SPORTSMAN 1 - Emily Stehman - First; Mackenzie Herzog - Second; Jace Retherford - Third ...JR SPORTSMAN 2 - Jordyn Martin - First; Kale Small - Second; Taylan Wolfe - Third ... JR SPORTSMAN 3 - Ethan Dyer - First; Kaleb Martin - Second; Cason Refenning - Third ...BOX STOCK SEALED - Jay Davis - First; Jeff Howes - Second; Eli Vasko - Third; BOX STOCK HEAVY - Eli Vasko - First; Mike Kohut - Second; Zakary Millet - Third ... TWO STROKE 125cc - Shawn Namor - First; Jeff Howes - Second; Brian Baxter - Third; ... SR CHAMP - Justin Taylor - First; Mark Alsum - Second; Mia Brooks - Third
*** THE NEW 2024 RACE SCHEDULE IS POSTED BELOW .... ***
*** RACE SEASON 2023 IS IN THE BOOKS ... AND IT WAS A GREAT, COMPETITIVE AND LEARNING YEAR AS WELL!!! ***
*** Remember to bring a new racing family to South Florida Karting in 2024 !!! ***
*** HELMET CHECK AND REMINDER - The Snell 2010 rating expired on January 1, 2022 ... the newer rating is Snell 2015 or newer and SFI rated youth helmets need to have SFI 24.1 rating. ***
*** New Rules or minor revisions for 2024 will be noted for posting to the webpage ... The Championship point system was changed in 2021 to a combination of position of finish points plus number of karts points; Rookie class added for higher skill level than Novice drivers - Rookie class uses same weight, gearing and age requirements as Novice class. ***
*** Please remember to dispose of all waste oil off site as the older disposal container is no longer available for use ... Thank you! ***
NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2024 POSTED BELOW ... (revised January 13, 2024)
*** SFK made arrangements with Ambassador to allow testing on Friday, March 30th from 10am until 3pm in prep for the Saturday evening asphalt race there ... ***
*** Next Race is April 13th ... see you there !!! ... ***
*** THE ANNUAL BANQUET was JANUARY 13th - at Southern Pig and Cattle Company - HUGE SUCCESS AND VERY WELL ATTENDED!!! ***
*** ... and the 2023 CHAMPIONS are - Yvette Kapala - Beginner; Katie Kapala - Novice; Noah Kaufman - Rookie; Emily Stehman - Jr Sportsman 1; Jordyn Martin - Jr Sportsman 2; Ethan Dyer - Jr Sportsman 3; Jay Davis - Box Stock Sealed; Eli Vasko - Box Stock Heavy; Shawn Namor - Two-Stroke 125cc - CONGRATS to the Champions in 2023!!! ***
*** 2023 Race Season Results: BEGINNER - Yvette Kapala - First; Chase Netska - Second; Wyatt Herzog - Third ... NOVICE - Katie Kapala - First; Logan Baxter - Second; David Harper - Third ...ROOKIE - Noah Kaufman ... JR SPORTSMAN 1 - Emily Stehman - First; Mackenzie Herzog - Second; Jace Retherford - Third ...JR SPORTSMAN 2 - Jordyn Martin - First; Kale Small - Second; Taylan Wolfe - Third ... JR SPORTSMAN 3 - Ethan Dyer - First; Kaleb Martin - Second; Cason Refenning - Third ...BOX STOCK SEALED - Jay Davis - First; Jeff Howes - Second; Eli Vasko - Third; BOX STOCK HEAVY - Eli Vasko - First; Mike Kohut - Second; Zakary Millet - Third ... TWO STROKE 125cc - Shawn Namor - First; Jeff Howes - Second; Brian Baxter - Third; ... SR CHAMP - Justin Taylor - First; Mark Alsum - Second; Mia Brooks - Third
*** THE NEW 2024 RACE SCHEDULE IS POSTED BELOW .... ***
*** RACE SEASON 2023 IS IN THE BOOKS ... AND IT WAS A GREAT, COMPETITIVE AND LEARNING YEAR AS WELL!!! ***
*** Remember to bring a new racing family to South Florida Karting in 2024 !!! ***
*** HELMET CHECK AND REMINDER - The Snell 2010 rating expired on January 1, 2022 ... the newer rating is Snell 2015 or newer and SFI rated youth helmets need to have SFI 24.1 rating. ***
*** New Rules or minor revisions for 2024 will be noted for posting to the webpage ... The Championship point system was changed in 2021 to a combination of position of finish points plus number of karts points; Rookie class added for higher skill level than Novice drivers - Rookie class uses same weight, gearing and age requirements as Novice class. ***
*** Please remember to dispose of all waste oil off site as the older disposal container is no longer available for use ... Thank you! ***
NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2024 POSTED BELOW ... (revised January 13, 2024)
IMPORTANT REMINDER - Each parent shall sign an Annual Parential Consent form (white form) and each parent shall sign an event form for each race (pink form). The Race Director will determine the level of inspection for each class - may be as simple as checking a restrictor plate or counting gear teeth or checking lift of the cam. Everyone must pay the prevailing entry fee; sign the waiver; and wear the wrist band - please no exceptions.
NEW BP ENGINE RULES FOR SENIOR CHAMP - GO TO "FORMS" and CLICK ON FLORIDA BP RULES 2020 ...
ENGINE AND CLASSES FOR THE 2023 RACE SEASON - INFO WILL BE REVISED BEFORE RACING STARTS IN 2023 ... IT IS POSTED UNDER "CLASSES" (WEB PAGE LEFT SIDE MENU)SFK BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2024 - EJ VASKO, RICK PRESSLEY, JON WOLFE, and MARC HUDSON
News and Info for 2024
ATTENTION RACERS AND CREWS - The REVISED RACE SCHEDULE is POSTED - SAVE THOSE DATES !
The 2024 Race Schedule will use (generally) the 2nd and 4th weekends. There will be a SWAP MEET along with Arrive and Drive plus Track Work Day scheduled this year. FIRST RACE February 10th plus the very popular Bill Willis Sr Champ Memorial Race is May 11th; On June 29th SFK joins the Florida Asphalt Series for a race at Hobe Sound Speedway; More Test and Tunes dates may be scheduled and posted.
The Gate entry fee is $15 per person over 5 years old; the race registration fee is $35 - there is not a separate annual membership fee. The race registration fee includes a daily membership fee. DAILY TRAILER PARKING IS $10 - Assigned/Reserved Parking Fee is $125 per space or $100 depending on location. Those who paid for Assigned/Reserved Parking last year (2023) have first right to same pit space. ALL PIT SPACE RESERVATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN THE SECOND RACE.