We are a non-profit karting organization supporting a year-round track in Spanaway, WA. We support racers of all ages, weights, and experiences, from 5 years old and up.

Kart Rentals

We do not offer on-site kart rentals; you must bring your own kart to drive. For rental karting, we recommend PGP Motorsports Park as the nearest facility offering arrive-and-drive rentals. If you’re not ready to commit to purchasing a kart, there are local dealers/teams offering private rental opportunities by appointment:

Wolfpack Racing (info@wolfpack.racing)

Kid Karts only (ages 5-8)

Huggler Racing Engines (doug@hugglerracing.com)

Full-size Karts only (ages 12 and up)

FYI: A private rental is typically a full day with multiple driving sessions and 1:1 coaching, and therefore will be more expensive than a public arrive-and-drive session.

Buying your first kart

The first decision is which engine you want to race. If you’re reading this, the correct answer is almost certainly the Briggs LO206. It is a reliable engine, which means low maintenance, and it is sealed, which means it provides a level playing field. This combination makes it one of the most popular classes in the country, with plenty of drivers to race with.

While it is a low horsepower engine, it is still both fast and challenging to drive. For example, while a fast lap at PGP Motorsports Park in their rental kart would be ~80 seconds, an LO206 kart can complete the same lap in under 70 seconds.

The second decision is which chassis to buy. For those starting out, we would recommend a gently used kart (less than 5 years old, in good condition). You can find great values on Facebook Marketplace (often with both chassis and engine included), or by working with a local dealer:

Kart-o-Rama	Huggler Racing Engines	Italian Motors

Members also sometimes post equipment for sale on our PSGKA Classifieds.

Transporting your kart

If you already have a truck or a trailer, you can skip this section. Otherwise, the challenge we all face is how to get your kart to/from the track. The approximate dimensions are as follows:

The preferred option is to buy a trailer. A kart will easily lay flat on a 5×8 utility trailer or 6×10 enclosed trailer. Due to the relatively low combined weight, a utility trailer can be towed by almost any vehicle including small sedans.

If you don’t want to buy a trailer, a kid kart will usually fit in the back of a SUV, and a cadet kart will fit in the back of a minivan (worst case, take off the the front bumper). However, with a full-size kart, you may need to get creative.

Front and rear bumpers can be removed to reduce length, and sidepods and wheels can be removed to reduce width. Disassembled, you can fit a kart in the back of a small SUV.

Storing your kart

If you are tight on storage space, you should know that karts can be stored vertically (such as against a wall). However, you may need to drain or remove the fuel tank and engine before storage.

Finally, dealers/teams often offer both storage and transportation, as well as services including repairs and maintenance. This may be appealing to those who, for example, live in a downtown apartment.

Get on track

That’s it — time to start practicing! To get an idea of the racing line, you can easily find videos on YouTube:

Consider joining as a member for discounted practice and race fees. Come have fun, ask questions, and we look forward to seeing you on track!

• NOTE: If you are a dealer, team, or individual offering services to new drivers, contact us to add your listing to this page.