Category Archives: Tucson

Pre Entry Pricing Deadline is Saturday January 18th

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image of tucson with text that says pre registration ends on jan 18thPre 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: https://raceselect.com/cota
We will be temporarily switching COTA social media posts/updates/coverage to the Shinko Kart Tires USA FaceBook page while we continue our attempts to recover the Challenge of the Americas account. Our website www.challengekarting.com should be everyone’s first point of contact for the most recent information. Please sign up for our email list to keep up to date, NO Spam, just current info. You can sign up here: https://www.challengekarting.com/mailinglist/
The event schedule will be posted soon after pre registration has ended.

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hacked Facebook graphicAs many of you have noticed, the Challenge of the Americas FaceBook page has disappeared. Our social media manager seems to think it is the North Koreans targeting us because we are excited to use Shinko Racing Tires in 2025, but I haven’t ruled Sean out as a suspect. That guy will do anything not to post “don’t forget to register.” So as we appeal our situation please frequent our homepage www.challengekarting.com for all important notifications and updates. We will also be sending more email blasts, so if you are not signed up already you can do here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/xmUYtCc/cota2025 as well as on our site HERE. So, on behalf of Sean the hotel room block expires at midnight tonight. Reserve your room HERE, and Register for R1/R2 in Tucson Jan 31-Feb2 here: https://raceselect.com/cota

Please share to get the word out. Thanks, Andy

 

WHEN THE BALL DROPS…. THE ROOM RATES RISE

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best wester hotel picDouble Tree Tucson Block Expires at Midnight New Year’s Eve.

We have a small block of rooms at the Double Tree Suites Tucson Airport for 2025. They have a very attractive average rate of $189 per night, which is a significant discount over prevailing rates during that time, due to the large gem show in the Tucson area. Along with the 2024, this rate expires on December 31st at midnight.

Doubletree Suites by Hilton Tucson Airport 7051 South Tucson Airport Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85756 Use code FTA online and by phone.

(520) 225-0800 or Website

BOOK NOW

registration logoRegistration for the opening rounds of the Challenge in Tucson is open and outpacing last year’s numbers. Remember for 2025 you can reserve YOUR kart number for the season. First to enter gets first pick of numbers. We’ve moved over to the Race Select service for registration in 2025 and it is going smoothly with more options and an easier user interface. Visit RaceSelect.com to pre-register for the season opener at the Musselman Honda Circuit. The deadline for the pre-registration for the Tucson weekend is January 18. REGISTER HERE

Challenge of the Americas Opens Registration for 2025 Championship

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challenge logo blackThe 18th season for Challenge of the Americas championship is another significant year. It is one of change and expansion, with the program now hosting four events in 2025 while welcoming the new Shinko Racing Kart Tire. The new era begins on January 31-February 2 at the Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona.

registration logoRegistration for the opening rounds of the Challenge in Tucson is now open. Challenge of the Americas has moved over to the Race Select service for registration in 2025. Visit RaceSelect.comto pre-register for the season opener at the Musselman Honda Circuit. The deadline for the pre-registration for the Tucson weekend is January 18.

Following the series opener, the Challenge makes its first series visit to the new K1 Circuit in Winchester, California on March 7-9. On April 25-27, the Challenge returns to Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California for the third stop in 2025. The series finale and fourth event of the 2025 season pushes the Challenge to the Utah Motorsports Campus in Grantsville, Utah on June 13-15.

The categories offered for the 2025 Challenge of the Americas program remains unchanged with six in total. Shifter Senior is the headline division, welcoming homologated KZ engines along with the ROK Shifter platform. The Shifter Master division compliments the class for drivers 32 years and older or above 190lbs driver weight. The 100cc Senior, 100cc Junior and 100cc Masters return, providing a place for competitors utilizing the IAME KA100 and Vortex VLR engine packages. All five classes will compete with the Shinko CIK Prime (Yellow) tire. 60cc Cadet returns as well, also a multi-engine platform with IAME and Vortex, utilizing the Shinko SHS63 Performance (Green) compound in 2025.

For the first time in series history, Challenge of the Americas is offering competitors the opportunity to reserve their favorite number for the season. In years past, it has been a first come, first serve format when registering and receiving the kart number requested. For $50, each competitor can reserve their favorite number in their category for the season. It is encouraged that competitors submit their number reservation quickly before it is gone. The following are the class number ranges for the 2025 Challenge.

60cc Cadet: 100-199
100cc Junior: 800-899
100cc Senior: 900-999
100cc Masters: 700-799
Shifter Senior: 400-499
Shifter Masters: 500-599

shinko logoShinko Kart Tires USA received the first shipment of tires to the United States, with over 200 sets shipped out to dealers over this past week. Nearly 30 different kart shops, race teams and racetracks are among the dealer list for Shinko Kart Tires USA. Visit shinkokartusa.com to find a dealer near you to purchase your first sets of the Shinko brand.

SHINKO KART TIRES USA SIGNS UMC KARTING CHAMPIONSHIP AND COLORADO KARTING CIRCUIT

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logosClub programs in Utah and Colorado join Challenge of the Americas by utilizing Shinko Racing Kart Tires in all categories

NAMPA, ID (November 5, 2024) – Full Throttle Karting and Shinko Kart Tires USA have hit the ground running to expand the newly CIK-FIA homologated tire brand for karting. The official announcement in September of the Shinko Racing Kart Tires hitting the United States for the first time began with confirmation for Challenge of the Americas championship transitioning to the brand for the 2025 season. The second step is adding clubs to utilize the Shinko Racing Kart Tires in competition as the Utah Motorsports Campus Karting Championship and Colorado Karting Circuit at Centennial Airport have signed on for 2025.

“It’s an exciting time as we begin our relationships with club tracks and regional programs to utilize the Shinko Racing Kart Tires,” stated Andy Seesemann of Shinko Kart Tires USA and Full Throttle Karting. “The testing we conducted this summer allowed for us to put together the data to provide tracks and series looking at different tire options. Utah and Colorado are the first tracks and clubs to sign on for the 2025 season and we are thrilled to be the official tire for their growing programs.” Continue reading →