The Ohio Valley Karting Association
Next Events:
OVKA Race 1 (April 13)
OVKA Race 2 (April 27)
REMINDER FOR ALL RACERS:
Points Race #1 is less than TWO WEEKS AWAY, and it will be mandatory for ALL KARTS to pass through safety Pre-tech at that time. INCLUDING RETURNING MEMBERS AND ANYONE WHO WAS CHECKED AT KARTING 101.
The example Pre-Tech form can be found at OVKA.com/rules if you need it for reference.
We expect everyone who attended Karting 101 to have any issues we may have pointed out with their kart fixed for Race #1.
If you need Pre-Safety Drilled Bolts, you can look at places like CometKartSales.com
If you need new hardware to safety drill yourself, websites like McMaster.com have a huge selection of bolt lengths and styles, as well as nuts, clips, and pins to fit your specific installations.
Many of our new racers went across the scales for the first time on Saturday and learned how much weight they need to add for the season. Follow the guidelines in the OVKA Rulebook as you install your weights. WE WILL BE POLICING THIS HEAVILY AS IT IS A CRITICAL SAFETY ITEM.
If you have any questions at all please reach out to us and our membership here and on the OVKA Discord. We will be happy to help.get you the supplies and advice you need to be successful.
We're excited to get the points season rolling in two weeks and will see you at the track!
OVKA 2025 Registration is Now Open on Alpha Timing! Register for Karting 101 and the Charity Race today online!
https://ovka.alphatiming.co.uk
Memberships:
Membership is required to compete for the 2025 OVKA points championship. Non-members can still race but will not receive points.
If you purchased your membership via mail-in or physical registration, no further action is needed—just confirm your membership appears on your Alpha profile. If it doesn’t, contact us directly.
Note: Karting 101 and the Charity Race are non-points events.
Event Registration
Go to "Events" on your Alpha profile home screen.
Select "Karting 101" and/or the "Charity Race."
Enter the required info, select your race class, and input your unique kart number. If you have a personal transponder, add its number.
Choose any additional products (e.g., class-specific fuel, transponder holder) before proceeding to checkout.
Complete your transaction. After payment:
You’ll see a "success" screen.
A confirmation email will be sent—keep this as your receipt.
IMPORTANT: After checkout, you must sign the e-waiver ("sign-on") for registration completion. This is required for the driver and/or parent/guardian.
Additional Information
Wristbands: Are required for everyone entering the facility and are sold at the G&J Kartway gate and are cash only.
Race Day Check-In: Even if registered online, check in at the tower on race morning to receive your tech sheet.
Fuel Pickup: Show your confirmation email to the fuel attendant.
Registration Deadline: Online registration and product purchases are open until registration closes on race morning.
Payment Methods: Credit card purchases must go through Alpha; cash transactions must be done in person.
Registering online helps streamline the race morning process, making things smoother for both racers and staff. If you need assistance, reach out—we're happy to help!
DISCORD:
Join in on the OVKA Discord server for quicker updates, help, and discussion with club members! https://discord.gg/JVpuCnGUAa
ATTENTION RACERS:
Our annual Spring Clean-Up Day at G&J Kartway will be SATURDAY March 22, beginning at 10:00am. All are welcome to attend and help prepare the track for a great season of racing in 2025. We will be setting out crash bags and garbage cans, tidying the track, tower, and pit area, as well as touching up paint marks in the pit area and track. Lunch from Powerhouse Pizza will be provided by OVKA.
ATTENTION NEW KART RACERS:
Online Registration for Karting 101 and the Annual OVKA Charity Race will open this week!
Karting 101 is our annual OVKA orientation day for new kart racers to introduce them the sport of kart racing , walk through the Ohio Valley Karting Association race day procedures, and give new and returning members some time on-track to prepare for the upcoming racing season.
If you are a new kart owner, this is the perfect event to begin your racing career. If you’re curious about kart racing, but don’t yet own a kart, this is the perfect opportunity to visit the track and learn more about how to get you or your child involved with racing by talking with our new and returning members.
Karting 101 FAQ:
Do I need to own a kart to attend Karting 101?
Everyone is welcome to attend the Karting 101 classroom session and learn about kart racing with OVKA. However, OVKA does not rent out karts for our events, so only individuals who own racing karts may take part in on-track sessions.
How much is Karting 101?
Entry to G&J Kartway is $10 cash at the front gate. Registration for the on-track sessions is $25 for members and $30 for non-members.
Where can I find your rulebook?
Our Rulebook is available at OVKA.com/rules
Where can I find information about Kart Racing?
Visit OVKA.com/get-started to read our How-to-Get-Started guide for racing with OVKA.
When can I practice at G&J Kartway?
G&J Kartway is open Daily for practice from 9am, for just $20 per kart.
What is the Charity Race?
The OVKA Charity Race in an Annual non-points race at G&J Kartway. This year we are hosting it the day after Karting 101 to get our new racers some more structured on-track time before the season starts.
