It was a weekend that tested heart, focus, and determination — and Next Level Karting’s Jett Fisher delivered all three in a performance that turned heads at the 2025 IKF Grand Nationals at K1 Circuit. Against a talented national field, Fisher overcame setbacks, heartbreak, and high-pressure moments to secure double podium finishes in both Micro Swift and 206 Cadet — proving once again that grit beats luck every time.
Micro Swift – From Tears to Triumph
Fisher’s weekend began with heartbreak when he missed pole by just half a tenth, running the lap solo while the polesitter benefitted from a double tow — a razor-thin margin that showed his raw speed.
Then came Heat 1, where contact sent Jett off the track and out of the race. Convinced his weekend was over, he left the kart in tears. But instead of letting that moment define him, Jett regrouped — and what followed was nothing short of remarkable.
Over the next five heats, he rattled off five consecutive top-five finishes, climbing back into contention with relentless focus. In Heat 2, he fought back from 7th after a rough start; in Heat 3, he came from dead last on lap one to the front once again.
In the Main Event, Jett briefly lost the draft of the lead pack but found a drafting partner and tandem-drafted their way back to the front, catching the leaders on the final lap. His composure, speed, and determination earned him a well-deserved podium — plus the second-fastest lap in the Micro class, a clear testament to his pace under pressure.
206 Cadet – Inches from Victory
In the 206 Cadet final, the racing was even tighter. The top five crossed the line nearly together, separated by just a few tenths. Jett finished four tenths off the win and only a tenth ahead of fourth, securing another podium in a thrilling photo finish that highlighted his precision and racecraft.
Even more impressive — Jett set the fastest lap of the entire race, going purple on the final lap, proving he had the speed to win right to the end.
Team Highlights
Next Level Karting was also represented by Parker Stasiowski in 206 Junior and Nik Hinze in 206 Senior, both putting in strong drives throughout the weekend alongside a number of other friends and familiar faces from PKRA, proudly representing Arizona at a national level.
A Statement Weekend
From crashing out in tears on Friday to standing on the podium twice by Sunday, Jett Fisher’s Grand Nationals weekend was a masterclass in perseverance. His comeback story embodied what Next Level Karting stands for — resilience, teamwork, and never giving up.
Two podiums. One message. Never count Jett out.
