ONE DRIVER. ONE DREAM. ONE SHOT.
Go from indoor legend to outdoor champion.
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The Scholarship That Changes Everything
We’ve partnered with K1 Speed Phoenix to give one teen driver the chance to race with the pros. The 2026 K1 Speed Teen State Champion will earn a fully funded outdoor racing season at PKRA with the Next Level Karting race team — complete with a professional kart, race support, and pro driver mentorship.
The Champion’s Reward
PRO-LEVEL RACING KART
Provided and maintained by NLK.
A FULL SEASON AT PKRA
Racing with the pros on a full karting circuit.
TEAM GEAR & BRANDING
Your own custom team suit, decals, and apparel.
PRO PIT CREW SUPPORT
Practice, race-day prep, tuning, and analysis.
COACHING & STRATEGY
Guided by experienced Next Level Karting pros.
PRESS & MEDIA COVERAGE
Social highlights, press, and sponsor exposure.
More Than a Scholarship — It’s a Launchpad
Every champion starts somewhere. K1 Speed’s Teen Challenge GP is the perfect launch point to develop skill, consistency, and racecraft.
The K1 Speed × Next Level Karting Scholarship bridges the gap between indoor and outdoor racing — giving young talent the opportunity, resources, and community to go pro.
“From rental karts to race karts — this is where champions are made.”
Earn Your Shot
COMPETE
...in the 2026 K1 Speed Phoenix Teen Challenge GP League Nights.
CLIMB
...the standings and qualify for the Arizona State Teen Championship.
CLAIM
...your fully funded racing season with Next Level Karting.
The 2026 K1 Speed Arizona State Teen Champion will earn:
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A fully funded season competing at Phoenix Kart Racing Association (PKRA)
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A Next Level Karting–owned race kart, maintained and supported by our professional team
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Race-day coaching, mentorship, and pit support from NLK drivers and staff
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Branded team gear and sponsorship exposure throughout the season
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go from indoor champion to outdoor racer — without having to buy your own race kart.
Think you’ve got what it takes to go pro? Here’s how to earn your shot:
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Compete in K1 Speed Phoenix Teen Challenge GP League Nights
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Join the 2026 K1 Speed Teen Challenge GP series at K1 Speed Phoenix.
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Race consistently, improve your lap times, and climb the leaderboard.
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Advance to the 2026 K1 Speed Teen Arizona State Championship
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The State Championship brings together the best K1 drivers from around Arizona.
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Perform your best, and you could be crowned the K1 Speed Teen State Champion.
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Win the Championship — and the Scholarship!
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The 2026 K1 Speed Phoenix Teen Champion will earn the Next Level Karting Scholarship, including a full outdoor racing season at PKRA.
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The fastest teen in the state earns a fully funded ride.
Ages 13–17 (Teen League competitors)
Registered for K1 Speed Phoenix Challenge GP Teen League
Must compete in a minimum number of league nights to qualify for State Championship eligibility
No outdoor karting experience required — just skill, consistency, and commitment
Next Level Karting and K1 Speed believe that every young driver deserves a chance to chase their motorsport dreams — regardless of budget or background.
Indoor karting is the best way to build skill, confidence, and racecraft in a safe and competitive environment. This scholarship bridges that gap — giving talented K1 drivers a path into outdoor, professional-style racing.
The K1 Speed x Next Level Karting Scholarship is a collaborative effort between two organizations dedicated to growing grassroots motorsports.
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K1 Speed — the leader in competitive electric kart racing and the launchpad for thousands of aspiring racers.
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Next Level Karting — a professional racing team based at PKRA, focused on driver development, sponsorship access, and youth motorsport advancement.
Together, we’re fueling the next generation of Arizona’s racing talent — and we’re starting right here, indoors.