A landmark event in American karting took place at Indianapolis last month with the inaugural qualifying round of the American Electric Karting League.
Held at Indianapolis’ Whiteland Raceway Park, this historic event was organized by the World Karting Association (WKA) in collaboration with European electric kart manufacturer Blue Shock Race.
“The American Electric Karting League is unlike any other, featuring the world’s most powerful electric racing karts” BSR stated in its press release.
The league aims to engage a new generation of motorsport enthusiasts who are eager to build careers using cutting-edge electric racing technology.
This first round proved that drivers, regardless of experience, could quickly master BSR’s X4 electric karting technology. The debut race was hailed as one of the most dynamic karting classes, thrilling fans with intense battles and competitive spirit.
In the opening round, drivers showcased high performance, setting record lap times of 45.8 seconds on the newly configured Whiteland Raceway Park track.
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The weekend’s standout was Chad Stoughton (#88), who, despite only achieving top-five times during practice, claimed victory in the BSR-X4 class. The fiercest rivalry was between Ronon Gitman (#6) and young talent Achilles Siperko (#208), who set multiple lap records over the weekend. Gitman ultimately secured second place, narrowly edging out Siperko, while talented racer Kaitlyn F. Rains (#11), who held second place for much of the final heat, finished fourth after a minor technical issue.
Industry professionals, including representatives from the SCCA and other motorsport organizations, were present to witness the performance of BSR technology and its integration with rising young talent.
Chairman of the WKA Board, Mike Tetreault, remarked, “The BSR-X4 class is truly impressive – the performance, torque, top speed, and intense on-track battles, paired with the unique sound of electric karting, are a sight to behold. We are proud that this technology will be part of the WKA national championship calendar starting in 2025. This isn’t the future; it’s the present, and everyone needs to experience it.”
Following this successful launch, WKA and BSR will run a qualifying series ahead of the 2025 Grand Opening in Daytona. The next qualifying round will be held in Jacksonville from November 22-24, marking the final opportunity for drivers to qualify for the national championship season opener in Daytona, scheduled for December 28-30.
Participants can enter with a personal BSR race kart or use the Arrive and Drive program, which provides fully equipped racing karts.
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