Tucson 2025 Issue
The opening round of the 2025 Challenge of the Americas took place at the Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona, under sunny skies and rising temperatures. CompKart’s Oliver Hodgson excelled in the 100cc Senior category, while Ron White Racing’s Shifter Senior champion Michael Avansino also triumphed in his title defense. The weekend saw clean racing, no red flags, and drivers adapted well to the new Shinko Racing Kart Tires. On Sunday, four drivers achieved back-to-back victories, including Hodgson, Avansino, Scott Falcone in 100cc Masters, and Joe Ruch in Shifter Masters. The event was a strong start to the 2025 season, with positive feedback on the new tires and growth in participation, especially in the 100cc Senior and 60cc Cadet classes.
No one likes a Monday Happy Hour more than the COTA staff so we’ve extended the deadline to pre enter for R1/R1 in Tucson. We know many of you are traveling for the holiday weekend so until midnight tonight there will be no late entry fee assessed to all entries. Once the clock strikes midnight the carriage turns into a $250 late fee. Unlike years past you will still be able to register online right up to Friday practice for the event, and the price will reflect the additional service fee. So please enter now to avoid the late charge. We look forward to seeing everyone in Tucson. Register here: 
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The 18th season for Challenge of the Americas is set to begin over the January 31-February 2 weekend when the series visits the Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona. The opening rounds of the 2025 championship will usher in a new era, welcoming the new Shinko Racing Kart Tires as the official tire for the series while expanding to four events to make the Challenge the headline traveling series in the western half of the United States.
Pre Registration deadline is this Saturday, January 18th for Challenge of the Americas R1/R2 in Tucson. Enter now to avoid the late fee of $250. Register here: