OVKA SWAP MEET
The Largest Karting Event in the Midwest!
Feb 1st, 2025
Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH
CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR REGISTRATION NOW!
*All transactions are final
Click HERE to Register for Seminars (Free with Admission)
General Admission Armbands- $15 (sold at Door)
Children 12 & Under - $10
General Admission grants you access to the Convention Floor on Saturday Feb 1 from 8:00am - 3:00pm, as well as access to Seminar series y
Seminar Signup Coming Soon!
*Vendors will also be able to purchase General Admission Armbands during Friday load-in (Cash Only)
Vendor Booths - $70 per space
Booth Spaces are 10' x 10' each and include a 8' folding table & chair. Location will be assigned by our team. If you have a location preference, please include it in your notes at checkout.
Note: Saturday Admission Armbands are NOT included in the Booth Price.
Armbands will be available for Registered Vendors to purchase during Fri. & Sat. Load-In and Setup.
Add-Ons:
Extra Tables - $10/ea
Electric - $45
Vendor Spotlight - $50
Kart Corral - $20
Add "Vendor Spotlight" option to have your company logo/info be included in promotional OVKA Swap Meet social media posts, reels, and videos. Each Vendor Spotlight will include:
-Vendor Logo inclusion in General Swap Meet Promotional Video/Reel
-Vendor Logo, description, and website link included in our Vendor Spotlight Video/Reel
-A dedicated social media post from the OVKA Swap Meet and OVKA pages highlighting the Vendor with tags and website links
Kart Corral - Limit 20 spaces (no more than 2 per vendor)
New for 2025! The Kart Corral is a special showcase area directly behind the main OVKA Series Booth where vendors can display roller chassis & ready-to-race karts for sale. This is a prime location to help you display and sell your new & used karts! Karts will be labeled with FAQ & contact sheets & monitored by OVKA Swap Meet staff. (Note: Kart Corral is for karts ONLY, you must purchase a booth for sale of loose spares and karting components)
Seminar Schedule
Our 2025 Seminar Schedule is here, and sign-ups are now LIVE at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48ACA729A3FFC07-54130216-2025
Seminars are FREE with purchase of entry wristband at the OVKA Trade Show & Swap Meet but space is limited in the presentation rooms, so sign up today! This year we have some very exciting talks and discussions:
Intro to Karting with OVKA: Open House 9am Presentation
with Elliot & Ethan Bokeno and OVKA Karting Ambassadors
Welcoming remarks & Intro to Karting presentation
Open Q&A session with OVKA Karting Ambassadors
Hands-on explainers and advice for purchasing your first kart
Sprint Karting Setup Tips and Strategies (11:00am - 12:00pm)
with Matt Overbeck
Baseline karting setup tips
Race Day tuning strategies
Setup changes for different weather, circuits, and tires
Tuning setups for 2-cycle and 4-cycle racing
Championship Driving Roundtable Discussion (12:30pm - 1:30pm)
with James Overbeck, Gavin Bayliff, and Finnegan Bayliff
Moderated Discussion of Kart Driving Techniques
How to develop your skills for National Level racing
Setup preferences and racecraft strategies
Tuning your style for different engines and classes
Briggs & Stratton LO206 Tuning Tips (1:30pm - 2:30pm)
with Gary Lawson of Lawson Speed Shop
Maintenance and setup tips
Tuning for different circuits
Getting the most out of your LO206 engine
Tuning and Gearing
Tech Trainings
These training classes are presented by OVKA's partner vendors and will incur additional charges payable to the presenters below.
AKRA / NKA Tech Seminar
with Don Gordner, AKRA Tech Director
Tech Details on AKRA & NKA tech alignment
Training on: LO206, Clone Box Stock, Ducar 212 engines
To Sign-Up, contact Don Gordner Phone: 570-515-0379
email: [email protected]
Full Certification: $140 / Already Certified $20
Briggs LO206 Technical Evaluation Class
with Brian Carlson, Carlson Motorsports
Designed for track tech staff, race teams, and individuals
Become proficient in technical evaluation based on Briggs ruleset
Engine tear-down and parts evaluation
Fundamentals of keeping your LO206 race engine legal
***NOT an Official Briggs Tech Certification***
To Sign-Up, contact Brian Carlson: Phone: 765-339-4407
email: [email protected]
SWAP MEET FAQ:
What is the OVKA Swap Meet?
The OVKA Swap Meet is an annual Go-Kart Racing convention organized by the Ohio Valley Karting Association. Now in its 39th year, the OVKA Swap Meet features karting vendors from all types of kart racing, as well as seminars for new and existing racers, tech trainings, raffles, and more. Our 2024 Swap Meet hosted over 1800 attendees, who visited over 230 booths with vendors from 13 states (and Canada) to buy and sell karts and racing equipment. Whether you're brand new to kart racing, or a seasoned competitor looking for an edge, you can find what you need at the OVKA Swap Meet.
Who is the Swap Meet open to?
The OVKA Swap Meet is open to the public, for new and existing racers from all types of kart racing: Sprints, Oval, Vintage, and more! Our OVKA club ambassadors will be on hand to answer questions for any brand-new kart racers and help karting-curious families get started on the right foot.
Where & When?
The OVKA Swap Meet is Saturday February 1, 2025 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio. Doors will open at 8:00am.
Address:
123 Gano Rd
Wilmington, OH 45177
How much is it?
General Admission is $15/person
12 & Under $10
Vendor Booths are $60/space (10' x 10')
*prices increase to $70/space on Jan 1st*
Where can I stay?
The Roberts Centre is connected to the Wilmington Ohio Holiday Inn (LINK)
Phone: 937-283-3200
*Call to reserve at the Group Rate Available for OVKA Swap Meet Attendees*
Block Name: Ohio Valley Karting
There are also ample RV Parking and hookups available through the Holiday Inn as well.
Who can be a Vendor?
Vendor Registration is open to all, from factory karting dealers, to small independent shops, and individuals looking to sell racing equipment, as well as race series, promoters, and kart tracks looking to connect with racers.
How can I register as a Vendor?
Online registration will be open through January 27th, 2025.
When can I load-in & load-out my equipment?
Vendor Load-In will take place on FRIDAY January 31st from 1:00pm-8:00pm
Load-In will take place through the rear of the Roberts Centre.
Friday- 1/31/25
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM / Exhibitor Load-In & Setup (All Load-In through Dock Doors)
Saturday - 2/1/25
6:30 AM – 8:00 AM / Exhibitor Load-In & Setup (All Load-In through Dock Doors)
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM / Doors open to General Public
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM / Exhibitor Tear-Down
What is the Vendor Spotlight?
Vendors who select the Vendor Spotlight option at registration will be featured in OVKA Swap Meet promotional videos, reels, and posts in the weeks leading up to the event, such as THIS and THIS. You will receive an email after registration asking for you to provide your details, as well as a logo artwork file for our use.
OVKA Swap Meet Contact
If you have any questions about attending or becoming a Vendor at the OVKA Swap Meet, please reach out to our event coordinators, or email: [email protected]
Dan Fieher
Phone: 513-543-6746
Rob Neuzel
Phone: 859-983-1145
Kurt Schanie
Phone: 513-225-8909