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Black River Kart Club

Northeast Ohio's premier kart racing club — compete on a world-class 0.82-mile circuit at Lorain Ohio KartPlex
The Circuit

World-Class Track

Black River Kart Club (BRKC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the competitive kart racing arm of Lorain Ohio KartPlex. Founded in 2025, BRKC is built around a fair, organized, and competitive environment for drivers of all ages and experience levels.
  • 0.82-mile international competition circuit
  • 18 technical turns
  • 850-foot main straightaway
  • 37.5-acre facility
2026 Season

Racing Classes

From beginners to experienced racers — 19 classes across four engine platforms
2-Stroke
Rotax
ClassAgeMin WtTire
Micro Max8–11230 lbsMG SH2
Mini Max10–13*265 lbsMG SH2
Junior Max12–15320 lbsMG SH2
Senior Max15+360 lbsMG SH2
Masters32+**385 lbsMG SH2
2-Stroke
IAME
ClassAgeMin WtTire
Swift Mini8–12*245 lbsMG SH2
KA Junior12–15320 lbsMG SH2
KA Senior15+360 lbsMG SH2
KA Master32+**385 lbsMG SH2
4-Stroke
Tillotson
ClassAgeMin WtTire
T4 Bambino5–7*150 lbsMaxxis T4
T4 Mini8–12*245 lbsMaxxis T4
T4 Junior12–15320 lbsMaxxis T4
T4 Senior15+360 lbsMaxxis T4
T4 Masters32+**385 lbsMaxxis T4
4-Stroke
Briggs 206
ClassAgeMin WtTire
Mini / Cadet8–12245 lbsMG SH2
Junior12–15320 lbsMG SH2
Senior15+360 lbsMG SH2
39032+**385 lbsMG SH2
2-Stroke
Shifter
Class Age Min Wt Tire
  • K2 15+ 395 lbs MG SM2
  • ROK 15+ 380 lbs MG SM2
Open
Open
Class Age Min Wt Tire
  • Open 18+ TBD MG SM2

* 7 years old with waiver  |  ** 18+ if driver weighs more than 200 lbs  |  *** 13 years old (option year)

2026 Season

Race Schedule

Best 10 of 14 race results count for championship points
#DateEventCourse Layout
01Sat, May 30Schools Out Summer Party & Great Lakes Sprint SeriesNational
02Sun, May 31Schools Out Summer Party & Great Lakes Sprint SeriesNational
03Sat, Jun 20Doubleheader Weekend — Celebration of DadsNational
04Sun, Jun 21Doubleheader Weekend — Celebration of Dads & T4 EastNational
05Sat, Jul 11Celebration of America 250National
06Sun, Jul 12TBDNational
07Sat, Jul 25Hot Summer Nights Pig Roast (Post Race)KartZone T3 Cut Thru
08Sat, Aug 8Doubleheader Weekend — Celebration of America 250National
09Sat, Aug 22Back to School BashNational
10Sun, Aug 23Back to School BashKartZone T7 Cut Thru
11Sat, Sep 5Labor Day Weekend Party & Racing Under The LightsNational
12Sun, Sep 6Labor Day Weekend PartyNational
13Sat, Oct 3Seafood Boil & Beer NightKartZone T3 Cut Thru
14Sat, Oct 17Trailers & TreatsKartZone T3 & T7 Cut Thru (TBD)
🏆December 20261st Annual Championship Awards Banquet — moved to December, date TBA—
Make-Up Dates: Sunday, Oct 4  |  Sunday, Oct 18
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Membership & Pricing

2026 Season

BRKC Membership

$100 / driver / class
  • Valid for the full 2026 season
  • $25 discount per club event
  • $20 off practice
  • Eligible for BRKC Championship Prizes
  • Drivers Hot-Grid Pass with all race entries
  • One membership per driver per class — non-transferable
Best Value

Annual Practice Membership

$1,400 / driver
  • Practice entry drops to just $10 per session
  • $800 each additional direct family member
  • Save $50 per weekday & $70 per weekend session
  • Pays for itself in as few as 20 weekend sessions
  • Garage owners get 15% off — valid for leasee only
  • Valid for the full 2026 season
Each BRKC membership applies to one (1) driver per class and cannot be transferred. Membership fees support series operations, staffing, trophies, and prizes.

🏁 Race Entry

BRKC Members$75
Non-Members$100
Double Header — Members$125
Double Header — Non-Members$200
Includes Drivers Hot-Grid Pass

🎟 General Admission

Ages 5+$5
Ages 4 & Under FREE

🔧 Paddock & Pit Passes

Paddock Pass$15
Mechanic / Pit — Single Day$25
Mechanic / Pit — Weekend$40

⏱ Practice Days

Weekday Session$60
Weekend Session$80
With Practice Membership$10