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.
*** 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)
*** 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.