Vintage go-kart racing is racing karts designed or restored to emulate the styles, mechanics, and aesthetics of earlier eras of karting, typically from the late 1950s through the 1980s. Events aka Races are typically dedicated vintage karting events where enthusiasts gather to race, show off, or simply enjoy these classic machines. These events can range from informal gatherings to organized races with strict rules on what qualifies as "vintage". There are often classes for different eras. The culture around vintage go-karting includes a community of collectors, racers, and hobbyists who share knowledge, parts, and stories. This community often values the historical aspect of karting, preserving the sport's heritage.
Vintage go-karting not only provides a nostalgic trip down memory lane but also keeps the history of karting alive, educating new generations about how the sport has evolved. It's a blend of history, mechanics, and the joy of racing in a more traditional, hands-on way.
Vintage Go-Kart Racing
We are wrapping up the Spring 2025 VKA Springfield video, and rolling into 2025 VKA New Castle, Sugar River Raceway's Vintage Summer Night Race, and some 30th Annual Rock Island Grand Prix. Still to come some more Sugar River Raceway, VKA Norway, and VKA Delmar race coverage.
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Vintage Go-Kart Racing
We are back from the 30th Annual Rock Island Grand Prix where we ran the vintage kart on the temporary street course. Picture from the event in the Vintage Open Class where worlds collide Shawn in the #6 1962 Alley Kat II dual rear engine kart and Josh in the #37 Invader powered by a 150cc vintage engine.
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Vintage Go-Kart Racing
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Vintage Go-Kart Racing
What we have compiled thus far for the 2025 Midwest Vintage Karting Schedule:
*April 27 – Delmar, IA - 61 Kartway – Vintage Yamaha Class, date shared with Modern Karting
*May 4 – Delmar, IA - 61 Kartway – Vintage Yamaha Class, date shared with Modern Karting
***May 15-17 - Springfield, IL - Mid-State Kart Club
*May 25 – Delmar, IA - 61 Kartway – Vintage Yamaha Class, date shared with Modern Karting
*June 1 – Brodhead, WI – Sugar River Raceway, All Vintage Classes Welcome, date shared with Modern Karting
*June 6 – Delmar, IA - 61 Kartway – Vintage Yamaha Class, date shared with Modern Karting
*June 13 – Delmar, IA - 61 Kartway – Vintage Yamaha Class, date shared with Modern Karting
***June 12-14 - New Castle, IN - New Castle Motorsports Park
**June 28-29 - Quincy Grand Prix, Quincy, IL, Vintage Kart Classes, date shared with Modern Karting
*July 4 – Delmar, IA - 61 Kartway – Vintage Yamaha Class, date shared with Modern Karting
***July 10-12 - Norway, IL – Norway Motorsports Park (formerly Concept Haulers Motor Speedway)
*July 25 – Delmar, IA - 61 Kartway – Vintage Yamaha Class, date shared with Modern Karting, Ran in Reverse
***Jul 31-Aug 2 - Delmar, IA - 61 Kartway
*August 9 – Brodhead, WI – Sugar River Raceway, All Vintage Classes Welcome, date shared with Modern Karting
*Aug. 15 – Delmar, IA - 61 Kartway – Vintage Yamaha Class, date shared with Modern Karting
***Aug. 21-23 - Camden. OH
**Aug. 30 – 31 – Rock Island Grand Prix, Rock Island, IL; 3-Vintage Kart Classes, date shared with Modern Karting
**Aug. 30 -31 – The Rear: The Big One Vintage Swap Meet, Vintage Rear Engine Only
*Sept. 7 – Delmar, IA - 61 Kartway – Vintage Yamaha Class, date shared with Modern Karting
***Sept.11-13 - Whiteland, IN - @Whiteland Raceway Park
*Sept. 21 – Delmar, IA - 61 Kartway – Vintage Yamaha Class, date shared with Modern Karting, Ran in Reverse
***Sept. 25-26 – Brodhead, WI – Sugar River Raceway (Thurs. - Practice, Swap Meet & Kart Show; Friday – Exhibition Racing)
*Sept. 28 – Delmar, IA - 61 Kartway – Vintage Yamaha Class, date shared with Modern Karting
***Oct. 9-11 - Cincinnati, OH
*Oct. 5 – Delmar, IA - 61 Kartway – Vintage Yamaha Class, date shared with Modern Karting
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