The fourth round of the PKRA Summer Series Championship delivered a full day of exciting, hard-fought racing, with Next Level Karting continuing to show strength across all classes. While this round brought new challenges, the team rose to the occasion with standout performances, breakthrough efforts, and plenty of progress across the board.
Race Recap: PKRA Summer Series Championship – Race #4
Kid Kart – Back-to-Back Wins for Everly
Everly W. continued her dominant run in the Kid Kart class, claiming her second straight 1st-place finish. Her smooth driving and sharp instincts once again put her at the top of the podium, solidifying her status as one of the top young racers in the series.
Jr 1 Novice – New Faces on the Podium
With teammate Joe A. unable to start, the spotlight shifted to Maverick M., who stepped up and earned an impressive 3rd-place finish in his debut with the team. It was a confident and promising performance that hints at big things to come.
Jr 1 – Learning Through the Pack
It was a tough but valuable race for our Jr 1 drivers. Eli S. finished in a solid 10th, while Travis A. took 13th in a challenging field for his very first Jr1 race. Both drivers continue to gain experience and resilience in every round.
A racing driver’s job is to find the absolute limit of what the car can do, and then figure out how to get more.
Hurley Haywood (Overall Winner: Rolex 24 at Daytona- 5x, 24 Hours of Le Mans- 3x, 12 Hours of Sebring- 2x)
Rotax Mini – A Different Challenge
Making his return in the Rotax Mini class, Jett F. brought home a 6th-place finish. Competing in another category, Jett handled the transition with skill and composure, marking strong progress in this faster and more technical division.
Jr 2 – Moving Up the Grid
In the Jr 2 division, Herman W. led the charge with a season-best 5th-place finish, showing great pace and confidence. Kennedy S. followed closely in 7th, and Jack I. rounded out the group in 12th. The team continues to make steady gains with each round.
206 Sr – Tight Racing and Team Depth
With five team drivers in the 206 Senior field, Next Level Karting showed its depth in one of the most competitive classes of the day. Colin D. (5th) and Tyler M. (6th) both delivered strong drives, narrowly missing the podium. Dean R. finished 9th, Gavin C. came home in 11th, and Alex S. rounded out the group in 21st, gaining valuable seat time and experience in his Race 4 appearance.
Eyes on the Final Stretch
As the Summer Series heads into the second half, Next Level Karting continues to build momentum, grow as a team, and develop top-tier talent across every class. From new drivers earning their first podiums to veterans stepping into new challenges, the entire team is showing what it means to take their racing to the next level.
