OVKA Championship Series Resources
OVKA Membership Information
Do you want to Join the OVKA or become a Sponsor of a class or have your comapny banner flying on raceday?
Click the links below to learn more about OVKA or download the membership application and sponsorship forms. All links are in Adobe (pdf) format.
2023 OVKA Membership Application Form
2023 OVKA Pit Spot Reservation Form
Youth Sports Organizations Consussion Form
2023 OVKA Non-Attending Minor Release Form
2023 WKA Minor Release Form
OVKA By-Laws (Version 10-04-2022)
OVKA Registration
Printable Entry Forms
Fill out the registration form in a fillable PDF form, print them prior to arrival at the track.
2023 OVKA Entry Form - Fillable PDF (Note: Entry Fees may differ for Karting 101 and OVKA Champ Race)
2023 OVKA Transponder Rental Agreement - Fillable PDF
OVKA Schedule
Click Here for the Current OVKA Schedule.
G&J Kartway Track Configurations

Download a Printable (Adobe PDF) Track Configurations.
OVKA Rules
Click Here for the Current OVKA Rulebook.
Click Here for an Example Pre-Tech form*, with required safety items required before Warm-Up.
*You will receive an official Pre-Tech form to fill out when you visit Registration on Race Day.
OVKA Classes
OVKA Tires
OVKA uses Hoosier Tires for all classes, with the following compounds per class:
All Classes (except 100cc Masters): Hoosier R60B
100cc Masters ONLY: Hoosier R70
RAIN TIRES (All Classes): Hoosier WET
OVKA Spec Fuel
All participants must use spec fuel and oil.
Fuel is available for purchase on race day at G&J Kartway. Purchase your fuel at registration and bring your receipt to the Fuel Depot located at the north end of the pits (behind the garages).
4-cycle Spec Fuel is Non-Ethanol 91 Octane Unleaded recreational fuel.
2-cycle Spec Fuel is Sunoco Standard 110 Octane leaded racing fuel with the following oil mix:
-(8) ounces of Redline Synthetic Oil per gallon of fuel, or
-(8) ounces of Motul Grand Prix 2T per gallon of fuel."
Approved Redline oils are Redline Two-Stroke Racing Oil and Redline Two-Stroke Kart Oil.
OVKA Race Day Timetable & Formats
Race day Timetable
OVKA Race Days follow the following timetable & formats.
Note: Times always subject to change due to weather or track condition. For OVKA Night Race events, all times are shifted forward accordingly from Gate Opening time.
7:00am – Gates Open: Gates to the track open, visit the entrance building on your way in to sign-in and purchase a Pit Pass Wristband. Find an open pit spot, either in the Free Pit Spots, or your own if you’ve reserved and paid for one.
Pits are open for Setup.
7:30am – Registration & Pre-Tech Opens: Visit the Scoring Tower to Register for your class, and rent a Timing & Scoring Transponder (if needed) and purchase fuel (if needed). You will be given Pre-Tech form to complete and return to complete registration. If this is your first race with OVKA, you will need a member of the Tech Team (Tech Director or Race Director) to inspect your kart and sign-off on your tech form that the appropriate safeties are in place.
Pick-up your fuel and transponder, and prepare your kart for Warm-up.
9:00am – Class Warm-Ups: Each class will be given two 5-minute warm-up sessions.
The order of warm-ups will be posted on the board at the head of the grid. Each class will go in-turn and then the cycle will repeat for the second session. You must turn laps in at least one warm-up session to compete in the races. Small classes of similar speed may be combined.
11:00am – Drivers Meeting: A Mandatory drivers meeting will take place on the grid before racing starts. Minor drivers MUST have a parent present at the Drivers Meeting.
You will then be released to take your kart through painting, where each controlled component will be marked. Anything painted cannot be replaced for the remainder of the event without approval from the Tech Director.
11:30am – Races Start: Competitive sessions will now begin. These can take a number of different forms at OVKA, which are explained in the following section.
OVKA Race Formats
Each race begins by lining up on the grid in your given position. (New Karters will be required to start at the rear of the field for their first THREE race EVENTS). A warm-up lap of the larger G&J Kartway "pace oval" and rolling start are used when coming to take the green flag.
NOTE: The first racing lap when given the Green Flag at G&J Kartway uses the cut-through from Turn 1 to the back straightaway to allow adequate space for the field to fall into line. All other racing laps use the configurations as shown on the Track Configurations diagram.
Pea-Pick (Winner Take all): In this format, there will be three races for each class. The first race will have its starting grid set by a random draw. The order will be posted on the board at the head of the grid before racing starts.
The second race will start with the starting grid for the first race inverted. The average finishes for the first and second race will then be computed, and the Final race will be set with the best average finisher from the first two races starting first, and progressively down the field from there. The finishing order of the final will determine how points are paid out for the day.
Race lengths at G&J Kartway in this format are typically 8-10 lap Heat Races and a 10-12 lap Final.
Qualifying Format: In the qualifying format, the first session after the drivers meeting will be a 5-minute session very similar to warm-ups, where all drivers will be allowed to freely run hot laps. The fastest single lap from each driver will be used to set the field for the first race. The finishing order of the first race will then set the field for the Final. The finishing order of the final will determine how points are paid out for the day.
Race lengths at G&J Kartway in this format are typically 8-10 lap Heat Races and a 10-12 lap Final.
Qualifying + Extended Final: This format proceeds exactly like the qualifying format above, but with no heat race and a single, longer Feature Race.
Race lengths at G&J Kartway in this format are typically a 15-20 lap Final.
Champ Race Special Format: The OVKA Memorial Champ race is a special 2-day event held each summer. The race format for the Champ Race features standard warm-up sessions on Saturday, followed by a special qualifying session where each driver is given only 2 laps to set a fast time. On Sunday, drivers are offered an optional warm-up session, followed by a Heat race which sets the grid for the Feature. Top finishers in the Feature receive trophies/plaques at this race.
Race lengths at G&J Kartway in this format are typically a 10-12 lap Heat and a 15-20 lap Final.
OVKA Points
Click Here for the Current OVKA Points.
OVKA Results
All transponder data recorded during timed sessions can be found on Race Monitor after the event as well as live. Click Here to view the results on Race Monitor, or download the Race Monitor app to watch live on your mobile device.
OVKA Fees
Below are the fees for entering a kart in one (1) class. Payment will be done at registration with card, cash, or check.
OVKA Members
$40 for driver's first kart class entry.
$25 for each additional kart class entry, entered by the same driver.
Non OVKA Members
$45 for driver's first kart class entry.
$30 for each additional kart class entry, entered by the same driver.
See the OVKA rulebook for more information.
Practice Fees and Times at G&J Kartway
Track open daily from 9am to dark.
$20 per kart, $10 per extra driver.
Driver must have helmet, neck brace, jacket or suit, long pants, closed toe shoes, and gloves.
Stop at the front office to pay and sign release form.
Track will only be closed for practice if there is an event scheduled or repair is being performed.
**Fees and Available Practice Dates Subject to Change without notice, Please Call or Email G&J Kartway Ahead to Confirm Availability**
Pit Passes
Pit Passes (armbands) are available for anyone who whishes to be in the pits or grid area during race day. This pass allows you to roam throughout the grounds and must me worn at all times on your wrist. It is purchased at the entrance gate for $10 per person cash only. The gate closes at the beginning of the Final rounds, after which entry is free.
OVKA has a limited number of Transponders available for rent. They are $10 per transponder per day. Mark you entry form accordingly.
Parking/Pit Spots
The OVKA pit spots at G&J Kartway are viewable on an interactive pit spot map at the link below. Download the 2023 Pit Spot Form at link below and mail along with the required payment to reserve your spot for the 2023 OVKA Season.
Forms
2023 Pit Spot Form
2023 Interactive Pit Spot Aerial Map
Any other sanctioning body (WKA) or organization renting the track will institute their own rules and regulations in regards to parking. Please see those instructions provided by that sectioning body.
Parking Frequently Asked Questions
- Most of the pits spots are in the grassy areas.
- The non-reserved spots are first come first serve basis.
- Teams should attempt to not take up 2 pit spots if it can be avoided.
- You may need to unhitch to not intrude on another pit spot (Park your tow vehicle in the free parking area in the gravel drive.
- Best Practice is to be considerate to the other teams.
- Reserved parking, are reserved pits spots and are marked with “RESERVED” on them, only the paid team is permitted to park there during an OVKA event.
*Note Regarding the Interactive Map – The map will be updated when spots are reserved with 2023 owners.
Free Seating
Spectator parking is available anywhere outside the open pit area or in the gravel area near the entrance gate building. Parking in these areas is free. There is also a Free spectator bleacher located on the south side of the scoring tower. Additional spectator seating is available for the pit pass holders on the north side of the concession building. Pit passes must be worn on the wrist at all times.