Round five of the PKRA Winter Series Championship brought high energy, fast laps, and some of the strongest performances of the year from the Next Level Karting race team. With three new track records, double podiums, and standout battles across multiple classes, NLK continued its momentum heading into the second half of the winter season.
Kid Kart – Lil’ Lightning Strikes Again
Vincent B. opened the day with undeniable pace, charging to 1st place and controlling the main event from start to finish. His confidence behind the wheel continues to impress as he adds a Kid Kart race win to his growing list of accomplishments.
Junior 1 Novice – Everly Keeps Climbing
With smooth consistency and smart racecraft, Everly W. brought home 4th place after running in the top two for much of the race, showing steady gains and becoming more competitive as she makes her return to the Junior 1 Novice class.
Junior 1 – Records, Battles & Hard-Fought Laps
The LO206 Junior 1 field delivered some of the closest racing of the weekend. Eli S. pushed the pace all day, securing 6th place after a brilliant last lap pass, and breaking the track record for the second race in a row with a blistering lap. Behind him, teammates Travis A. and Joe A. fought in the thick of the pack, crossing the line 9th and 11th, each showing determination, resilience, and improvement in one of the most competitive classes at PKRA.
ROTAX Mini Max – A Dominant NLK 1–2 Finish
The ROTAX Mini Max class was all Next Level Karting at the front. With unmatched speed, Jett F. powered to the finish line in 1st place and set a new track record in qualifying, while Maverick M. delivered an incredible drive of his own to finish 2nd in the main after crossing the line just ahead of his teammate in the earlier heat race, giving NLK another clean sweep of the top two spots.
Junior 2 – Fighting Through the Pack
In a deep and challenging Junior 2 field, both Jack I. and Maddie L. showed grit and composure, securing 11th and 12th after an exciting main event navigating heavy traffic and tight battles throughout the race. Jack ran in the top five for several laps as his teammates cheered loudly from the grandstands.
206 Senior – Speed, Strategy & A New Track Record
The LO206 Senior drivers kept the momentum rolling. With incredible pace, Gavin C. blasted to the front and finished the race in 2nd place while also setting a new track record, highlighting yet another impressive performance from the back-to-back class champion. Tyler M. and Colin D. added two more strong finishes inside the top ten, taking 5th and 6th, while Nik H. and Dean R. closed out the class in 13th and 14th after scrapping through a tightly packed mid-field in a race with 29 driver entries.
ROTAX Senior Max – Top-Five Drive & Tough Luck
Elijah L. earned an impressive 5th place finish in ROTAX Senior Max after starting from the back of the field following a mechanical issue in the heat. Teammate Travis M. showed promising pace throughout the day before an incident in the main resulted in a DNF, cutting his run short.
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