Round six of the ’25/’26 PKRA Winter Series Championship brought big names, close calls, and some of the tightest racing of the season. But race after race, the Next Level Karting lineup delivered—stacking podiums, carving through traffic, and proving once again why NLK is one of the strongest forces on the grid.
Here’s how the day unfolded, class by class, with the results shaping the story.
Kid Kart – Vincent Breaks Through the Pack
Starting the day strong, Vincent B. powered his way to a brilliant 2nd-place finish, showing a level of racecraft far beyond his years. His consistency lap after lap kept him in podium contention the entire race, and his late-race pressure sealed the deal, crossing the finish line less than two-tenths behind the leader. Another trophy for one of NLK’s fastest rising stars.
Junior 1 Novice – Everly Delivers a Clutch Podium
In one of the most dramatic runs of the day, Everly W. charged to 3rd place, holding her own in a pack that refused to give an inch. Her patience early and aggression late helped her secure the podium, marking her strongest result of the season.
Junior 1 – A Three-Driver Fight Through the Midfield
The LO206 Junior 1 field was stacked, but the NLK trio worked through the intensity with purpose. Eli S. brought home 5th, fighting hard inside the lead pack and defending brilliantly in the closing laps. Behind him, Travis A. clawed his way to 10th, executing a clean, disciplined run. And despite traffic and chaos around him, Joe A. crossed the line in 13th, continuing his steady upward climb this season. This class demands perfection—and the NLK drivers have stepped up.
ROTAX Mini Max – Jett on the Podium, Maverick Just Behind
The ROTAX Mini Max battle was fierce from lights out. Jett F. powered his way through the field following an issue in qualifying to earn 3rd place, adding another podium to his growing list this season. Maverick M. backed him up with a sharp 5th-place finish, staying in the hunt for the podium the entire day. Two top-fives, one trophy—Mini Max was a big win for the program once again.
Junior 2 – Lessons Learned, Momentum Gained
The Junior 2 crew faced the full rollercoaster of racing. Parker S. fought his way to 9th place, managing traffic and finding pace as the laps wound down. Jack I., who showed promising speed early, unfortunately ended his day with a DNF after a mechanical issue. Tough break—but the speed is there, and he’ll bounce back fast.
206 Senior – Five Drivers, One Huge Team Effort
With the biggest field of the day, LO206 Senior tested everything—pace, patience, and pressure. Gavin C. executed another masterclass drive to finish 2nd, keeping the leader honest and defending the podium with surgical precision. Further back, Colin D. secured P8, while Nik H. locked down 10th, giving NLK two more karts inside the top ten. Dean R. (15th) and new team member Yianni G. (16th) stayed in the fight throughout the entire race, handling traffic and race incidents like veterans. Five NLK karts mixing it up in one of the deepest classes at PKRA—exactly the team presence we’ve worked to build.
ROTAX Senior Max – A Late Push from the Boys
In ROTAX Senior Max, both NLK team drivers gained momentum as the race went on, competing in a class with some of the most talented drivers in the karting industry at the front of the field. Elijah L. crossed the line in 10th, showing strong pace in the second half of the race. Travis M. finished right behind in 11th, battling in the midfield pack and finding openings where others hesitated. A solid pairing with more potential each round.
One Step Closer to the Championship Finale
Round 6 brought grit, composure, and more hardware for Next Level Karting. Podiums in multiple classes, steady improvement from every group, and a sense of momentum you can feel across the team.
On days like this, it’s clear: We’re not just racing—we’re building something special.
Never Lift. Never Look Back.
