Category Archives: Challenge of the Americas

Optional Friday Practice for Briggs 206 Shootout

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Hello All,

Based on the results of the vote, which was pretty much split with those who have raced at The Track versus those who have never seen The Track, I am going forward and offering an optional Friday practice for Briggs participants.

I also took into consideration the emails and messages that I received stating that if I offered practice, the sender would enter the event, giving of you a bigger class, with a larger purse.

This is optional, not mandatory, and will be scheduled into the Friday practice day.  

Thank you and regards,

Andy

Challenge of the Americas Announces 2026 Dates

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COTA_Logo_nodate_blackFour event championship planned for 19th season of program

One more event remains for the 2025 Challenge of the Americas program, with the series set to conclude on Father’s Day weekend at the newly renamed Burt Brothers Motorpark in Grantsville, Utah. It will be the fourth event of the season, marking 2025 as the first year of the expansion from a three-event format.

“It has been a year of transition in 2025,” stated FTK Promotions owner Andy Seesemann. “Our expansion to a fourth event and welcoming the Shinko Racing Kart Tires has been met with positive momentum heading into the future. The Challenge is now THE major traveling series in the western half of North America. We are pulling drivers from multiple states, including drivers on the East coming this way and those from Canada continuing to support our program.”

Prior to this year’s champions crowned in Utah, FTK Promotions is happy to confirm the dates for the 2026 Challenge of the Americas. The Challenge will remain at four events, this time spread out between the months of February and July.

Seesemann continued, “Other programs have begun announcing their dates. Our goal once again is to do what’s best for karting by working with those willing to do so and try to schedule around other major events in North America. With that in mind, we’ve shifted our dates around to ensure optimal time for teams and competitors to have the opportunity to continue supporting our series while having the ability to race at other events.”

2026 Challenge of the Americas Dates

February 20-22, 2026
April 10-12, 2026
May 29-31, 2026
July 10-12, 2026

The series finale for the 18th season for Challenge of the Americas is slated for June 13-15, making the first visit in program history to the Burt Brothers Motorpark in Grantsville, Utah. Formerly known as Miller Motorsports Park and Utah Motorsports Campus, the 1-mile Alan Wilson designed circuit has hosted many major karting events since it was built in 2006. Round Seven and Round Eight of the Challenge championship will be contested over Father’s Day weekend. The event will also host the inaugural COTA Briggs 206 Shootout with a minimum $1,000 cash purse for the podium finishers.

Registration to the Challenge of the Americas series finale at Burt Brothers Motorpark is currently open at ChallengeKarting.com. Motorhome spots are available on the weekend with the standard $150 rate within the paddock. Those seeking electric hookups, the powered VIP Motorhome spots adjacent to the paddock are available for $500 for the event. No sewer hookups available.

Be sure to follow updates at challengekarting.com regarding the 2025 Challenge of the Americas program, in addition to following the Facebook and Instagram pages.

Challenge of the Americas Offers Briggs 206 Shootout for Utah

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Series finale at Burt Brothers Motorpark to offer $1,000 purse for additional category

The 18th season for Challenge of the Americas championship program will come to an end over the June 13-15 weekend at the newly renamed Burt Brothers Motorpark in Grantsville, Utah. The event will mark the first time the series hosts a fourth event in a season, while also making its first trek to the ‘Beehive State’. Adding to the excitement of this year’s championship finale is the COTA Briggs 206 Shootout.

The COTA Briggs 206 Shootout is open to drivers 15-years and older and will utilize the Shinko Racing Kart Tires in what will be a two-day event for the category. No on-track action will take place on Friday with Saturday and Sunday the only days COTA Briggs 206 Shootout competitors will be on track. A format of warmup, qualifying, three heat races and a long main event over the two days will decide the winner of the inaugural COTA Briggs 206 Shootout. Continue reading →

Utah R7/R8 Registration is Now Open

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registration is open graphicRegistration for the season finale in Utah is now open. https://raceselect.com/cota With this being the last weekend of the 2025 season for COTA, fuel inventory will be limited. We will only be ordering extra fuel for those who added it at the time of their race entry. Pre registration pricing ends May 30th

*Utah Exclusive

LO206 challenge class graphicLO206 Challenge.  Sr. LO206.   Competition age 15 and up. 360lbs. Fuel is Sunoco 91, at the UMC pump.  Shinko Performance “Green” 4.5/6.0 tires. 

This class will run Saturday and Sunday only, with a Saturday warmup, qualifying, 3 heat races and a long main over the two days.  

Prize package is $500 to win, $300 for 2nd and $200 for 3rd place.  

Each entry over the 10th entry adds money to the prize package.  

The race tires must be the tires purchased with the entry, however, they may be run in the warmup, so those that have no experience with the Performance tires may have a session on them.   

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Motorhome spots with electric hookup (no sewer.)  
Our standard $150 camping spots are available within the paddock, but for those who want electric hookups, we also have powered VIP Motorhome spots adjacent to the paddock for $500 for the event.

Test drive the Seven L8 this week at Sonoma

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motori L8 engine photoThe Motori Seven L8 Jr shifter kart engine is a high-performance, Italian-engineered powerplant designed specifically for developing young racers. This exciting platform offers them the opportunity to train 100% as real KZ drivers.
The inclusion of the 6-speed gearbox from an early age is the fulcrum of this new engine that incorporates all the basic characteristics of a KZ 125 kart engine.

“With all the focus on Jr shifters lately we thought we would introduce a new product to the West Coast that is sure to impress,” tells Challenge of the Americas promotor Andy Seesemann. “The Seven L8 Jr. is a purpose built 80cc KZ style shifter engine with factory paddle shift, and I have one mounted up on a chassis for demo runs. For those wanting to give it a try come by the FTK trailer on the unofficial practice days.”

Designed with the same precision and racing pedigree as the senior L8, the Jr. version features a smaller displacement (80cc) and tuned power delivery to suit junior class drivers, offering a perfect balance of speed, control, and safety. With a six-speed paddle gearbox, liquid cooling, 24mm Dell’Orto VHST carburetor, and 25HP, the L8 Jr. gives young drivers an authentic shifter kart experience while maintaining manageable power levels for developing skills. Want to bridge the gap between Cadets and KZ, this is the motor for you.

For a full intro on the L8 Jr. Check out this PR from our friends at EKN https://www.ekartingnews.com/2025/04/21/motori-seven-usa-introducing-kz80-engine/