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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.


Interested in Karting?

Call EJ at 772-631-2442 or check Contact Us on the Menu Tab

"Getting Started in Karting" article can be viewed by clicking here.
A list of "Frequently Asked Questions" can be viewed here.

 

*** RACE THIS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8TH - GATES OPEN AT 9AM ...

*** TRAILER SPACE REVERSATIONS AND PAYMENTS ARE DUE THIS RACE WEEKEND ... $125 FOR THOSE SPACES FROM THE DRAINAGE SWALE TOWARD THE GRID AND $100 FOR THOSE SPACES ALONG THE SWALE AND TOWARD TURN 4 - LAST YEAR SPACE HOLDERS HAVE FIRST CHOICE - SEE PONTEK ...

*** TECH Revision - Porting and Polishing WILL be allowed although is NOT recommended for plate restricted engines based on minimal performance improvements. The 16/63 gear ratio for the Beginner class is under review and likely will be changed for safety reasons ... more to follow! ***

*** 2024 CHAMPIONSHIP Race Season Results: BEGINNER - Finn Hillestad - Champion; Piper Herzog - Second; Liam Baxter- Third ... NOVICE - Chase Netska - Champion; Charlotte Wallace - Second; Wyatt Herzog - Third ... Jr Sportsman 1 - Noah Kaufman - Champion; Mackenzie Herzog - Second; Emily Stehman - Third ... JR SPORTSMAN 2 - Sean Pierce - Champion; Megan McClellan - Second ... JR SPORTSMAN 3 - Kale Small - Champion ... Box Stock Heavy - Eli Vasko - Champion ... TWO STROKE 125cc - Bill DiEdwardo - Champion; Brian Baxter - Second

 

*** THE NEW 2025 RACE SCHEDULE IS POSTED BELOW .... ***

*** RACE SEASON 2024 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 2025 !!! ***

 

*** New Rules or revisions for 2025 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 Beginner drivers - Rookie class uses same weight, gearing and age requirements as Beginner 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 2025 POSTED BELOW ... (revised December 12, 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 2025 RACE SEASON - INFO WILL BE REVISED BEFORE RACING STARTS IN 2025 ... IT IS POSTED UNDER "CLASSES" (WEB PAGE LEFT SIDE MENU)

SFK BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2025 - EJ VASKO, SHAWN NAMOR and ERNIE SMALL


News and Info for 2025

ATTENTION RACERS AND CREWS - The REVISED RACE SCHEDULE is POSTED - SAVE THOSE DATES !

The 2025 Race Schedule will use (generally) the 2nd and 4th weekends. There will be a SWAP MEET along with Arrive and Drive plus a couple Track Work Days scheduled this year. The very popular Bill Willis Sr Champ Memorial Race is May 10th; FOAS and SFK will conduct joint races on March 8th and October 11th. FOAS will conduct a race at Hobe Sound on July 26th; and expect Test and Tunes dates being scheduled and posted.

The Gate entry fee is $15 per person over 5 years old (5 and under - free); 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 (2024) have first right to same pit space. ALL PIT SPACE RESERVATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN THE SECOND RACE.


2025 South Florida Karting Schedule

Save these dates!

Jan 11 - Track Work Day

Jan 19 - Sunday Annual 2024 Banquet

Jan 25 - Race 1

Feb 8 - Race 2 

Feb 22 - Race 3 

Mar 8 - Race 4 FOAS and SFK

Mar 22 - Race 5

Apr 12 - Race 6  

Apr 26 - Race 7

May 10 - Race 8 - Bill Willis Sr Champ Memorial Race

May 24 - Race 9 

June 14- Race 10 

June 28 - Race 11

July 12 - Summer Break - Test and Tune

July 26 - FOAS

August 9 - Test and Tune - Summer Break

August 23 - Test and Tune - Summer Break

September 13 - Race 12

September 27 - Race 13

Oct 11 - Race 14 - FOAS and SFK 

Oct 25 - Race 15 

Nov 8 - Race 16

Nov 22 - Race 17

Dec 6 - Race 18 LAST RACE OF 2024  

January 18 - Date May be Revised ...Annual Banquet 2025 Race Season

 


Race Day Schedule

Gates will open at 9:00 am
Controlled practice from 10am - 11:15 am
Drivers meeting will be at 11:30 and Racing starting at noon

Gate Admission - $15 per person (5 and under - free)
Registration Fee for Race - $35 per class; Registration Fee for Test and Tune - $20
Assigned/Reserved Parking - $125 or $100 depending on locations - annual fee - DUE AT SECOND RACE

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Please foward any comments or corrections to: Robert Pontek