Man, I’ve got lots of questions. Will you guys at the track answer them?
If you are surfing the web and have found our site and this information, we would invite you to the track for a race day. This is the best way to get you acclimated to our program and our sport. If you are too far away from Sugar River Raceway (SRR) to become a...What is Go-karting; a Brief History
Go-karting, most simply put, is the least expensive form of motor sports that exists. Go-karting got its start in 1956 in California. It was a huge hit. It started into the first phase of its life, the fad stage. Everybody had a go-kart (or at least it seemed like...Go Kartings Future
Let’s gaze into the crystal ball regarding go-kartings future. Go-karting follows the fortunes and travails of professional motorsports. One could also observe that go-karting also follows the economic ups and downs. For certain racing will continue in many...Who are these people, these ‘Go-Karters’
Who go-karts? If you’re five years old or older and in good health you can become a go-karter. There is no upper limit, as each year we seem to see older and older drivers compete. So far 70 years old is our oldest feature winner! Drivers range from 40 to over...Sugar River Raceway’s Racing Program
At SRR we do a form of go-karting called ‘sprint racing’. Sprint racing is typically on a paved road course and the races are short in length or duration (6 to 15 lap races are the norm). Go-karts made for sprint racers have a wheelbase that is in the...What is Box Stock Honda Racing?
Box Stock racing means beginners and Honda. SRR runs a locally developed class called Box Stock Honda (The Honda engine got its start in our box stock program in 2006 and takes over from the Briggs Raptor engine in 2007). We ask that all of our new go-karters start in...How Much Does Box Stock Honda Go-karting Cost?
A common question we hear: “If I start at the beginning of a season, how much will I need to budget to race all year?” We’ll try to get you in a range. Whether you start with new or used equipment will impact the amount you spend. SRR sells a lot of...The safety gear you’ll need
You will need the following: Current Snell Foundation minimun M2010 or SA2010 (other ratings by SFI, Snell K for karting, and Snell Childs Racing also are allowed) rated full face helmet. Cost range $129 to $600 Skid resistant (not fire resistant/retarding) driving...What Else Do You Need to Start Your First Racing Season?
You’ll end up owning 4 to 5 gear changes by the time your driving improves and you maximize your gear ratio. The cost is: $50 to $125. This depends on whether you can find some used sprockets or buy new. Spare Parts: you don’t really need any if you race...What Ongoing or Recurring Expenses Will There Be?
Well, believe it or not there is a charge for using the track at SRR. A race day entry fee will cost in a range of $25 to $40 per driver. This includes the driver’s insurance pass, track use fees, and race awards. Practice sessions will cost a driver $20 for...Practice
So you’ve got your go-kart purchased and now you need to learn how to get max enjoyment out of it, but how? Check our schedule for practice sessions on our web page, by phone (608/897-2898), or in person at the track. Your next plan should be to practice,...2020 SRR Leaderboards
Honda Kid Kart
Comer Kid Kart
Jr Box Stock 1 Honda
Jr Box Stock 2 Honda
Sr Box Stock Honda
LO 206 Senior Medium
LO 206 Senior Heavy
