AKW Racing kart cornering at speed on the circuit
American Kart Works

Don't just watch.
Drive.South Florida's go-kart racing school & race team

From your first karting experience to professional competition, AKW Racing provides a clear path forward.

Try itArrive & DriveOne-day karting experienceBook your drive →TrainPro AcademySix-week driver developmentView courses →RaceAKW Race TeamProfessional competitive kartingJoin the team →

Come for your first lap.
Stay for the championship.

  1. Arrive & DriveOne-day karting experience
  2. Pro AcademySix-week driver development
  3. AKW Race TeamProfessional competitive karting
Choose your path

Three ways to get on track

Try it

Arrive & Drive

Commitment
1 Day
Experience
None required
Goal
Experience karting
Book your drive →
Train

Pro Academy

Commitment
6 Weeks
Experience
Beginner to Advanced
Goal
Driver development
View courses →
Race

AKW Race Team

Commitment
Ongoing / Race program
Experience
Competitive drivers
Goal
Competition
Join the team →

Built in the pits.
Proven on the podium.

AKW Racing is a driver development team first. We run our own karts, wrench our own chassis, and put newcomers in the same equipment our race drivers use.

Every session includes a safety briefing, gear, timing data, and a debrief with a coach so you actually get faster instead of just going fast.

125+
Podium finishes
over 65mph
Kart top speed
5–75
Driver age range
AKW Racing coach working with a young driver on the grid

Where do you want to start?

Try karting →Train →Race →