The Podium TKC Junior Sprint Championship is an arrive-and-drive two-stroke karting championship designed for drivers aged 13 to 17, competing at some of Southern California’s top karting circuits.
Created for both developing racers and experienced junior drivers, the championship provides a competitive environment where young drivers can build their skills and gain valuable race experience. By providing the karts and equipment, we make high-level karting more accessible without the cost of owning, transporting, and maintaining a personal race kart.
Drivers will compete in professionally organized events with equal equipment, structured race formats, and championship prizes awarded to the top finishers.
+ $75 Season Membership (valid for 2026 season)
+ $75 Season Membership (valid for 2026 season)
Maximum Entries Per Round: 28
Minimum Racing Weight: 140 lbs
Note: Drivers must complete either a Podium TKC testing day or the open testing session on the morning of the race before competing (Only 28 spots are available morning of).
Drivers with prior experience in a professional owner-kart championship may be eligible for an exception. To request approval, email zachary@podiumtkc.com.
NOV
ROUND 1 SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP
DEC
ROUND 2 SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP
JAN
ROUND 3 SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP
FEB
ROUND 4 SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP
OCT
practice 1
OCT
practice 2
NOV
practice 3
DEC
practice 4
JAN
practice 5
FEB
practice 6
Junior drivers will be randomly divided into groups of 14 for practice and qualifying. Qualifying times will then determine each driver’s prefinal group and starting position.
The finishing results from the prefinals will set the grid for one combined 28-kart final.
