Driven to Go Further
From Indoor Racing to Building the Next Generation of Champions
Next Level Karting was founded in 2021 by three friends — Giovanni, Gavyn, and David — who met while racing wheel-to-wheel at the K1 Speed Phoenix indoor track. What started as friendly competition quickly turned into a shared passion for karting that none of us could shake.
Driven to take things further, we transitioned from electric arrive-and-drive racing to the world of outdoor gas-powered karting. After testing the waters at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association (PKRA) with a private rental, Gio and David dove in first, each buying a used COMPKART to start competing. Gavyn joined shortly after with his own kart, and just like that, we were all in.
We chose the name Next Level Karting to reflect our leap from casual racing to a more serious commitment to the sport — and as a tribute to our K1 Speed roots, we built our brand around bold red, black, and white colors that still represent us today.
Over time, our paths in karting evolved.
Gavyn has carved out a successful path in the sim racing world, earning multiple iRacing championship titles.
Giovanni has stayed deeply connected to electric kart racing, recently winning the K1 Speed U.S. National Championship, finishing 2nd in the world final, and now competing in the K1 Circuit Semi-Pro Series.
David stayed at PKRA, where he’s earned multiple wins and track records and joined the staff in 2023. His deep knowledge of the sport and time at the track have made him a dedicated mentor and coach to a growing team of young drivers.
Today, Next Level Karting is more than just a name — it’s a team, a philosophy, and a mission to make motorsports more accessible for the next generation. We focus on mentorship, STEM education, team culture, and fun — and we’re just getting started.