Northeast Ohio's premier competitive karting club racing on the 0.82-mile international competition track at Lorain Ohio KartPlex.
Black River Kart Club (BRKC) is the competitive karting arm of the Lorain Ohio KartPlex — a world-class motorsports destination on the shores of Lake Erie. We exist for the dedicated racer: the driver who owns their own machine, obsesses over setup, and lives for the checkered flag.
The facility features a 0.82-mile international competition circuit with 18 technical turns, on-site kart storage, heated garages, and a full-service dealership. Our race program launched in July 2025 and is built around a fair, organized, and competitive environment for drivers of all age groups.
Competitive classes for every engine platform and skill level
All events held at Lorain Ohio KartPlex — 2000 Root Road, Lorain, OH
Best 10 of 14 Race Results Count for Championship Points
Download a PDF version of the schedule here
Register on Apex Race Hub| Round | Date | Theme / Event | Course Layout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Sat, May 30 | Schools Out Summer Party & Great Lakes Sprint Series | National |
| Round 2 | Sun, May 31 | Schools Out Summer Party & Great Lakes Sprint Series | National |
| Round 3 | Sat, June 20 | Celebration of Dads | National |
| Round 4 | Sun, June 21 | Celebration of Dads & T4 East | National |
| Round 5 | Sat, July 11 | Celebration of America 250 | National |
| Round 6 | Sun, July 12 | Celebration of America 250 | National |
| Round 7 | Sat, July 25 | Hot Summer Nights Pig Roast (Post Race) | KartZone 'T3 Cut Thru' |
| Round 8 | Sat, Aug 8 | TBD | National |
| Round 9 | Sat, Aug 22 | Back to School Bash | National |
| Round 10 | Sun, Aug 23 | Back to School Bash | KartZone 'T7 Cut Thru' |
| T4 Max | Sat–Sun, Sept 5–6 | T4 Max Regional Championship (Standalone Event — No BRKC Championship Rounds) | National |
| Round 11 | Sun, Oct 4 | Make-Up Race (Originally Sept 5) | National |
| Round 12 | Sat, Oct 3 | Seafood Boil & Beer Night | KartZone 'T3 Cut Thru' |
| Round 13 | Sun, Oct 18 | Make-Up Race (Originally Sept 6) | National |
| Round 14 | Sat, Oct 17 | Trailers & Treats | KartZone 'T3 & T7 Cut Thru' TBD |
| 🏆 | Sat, Oct 24 | 1st Annual Championship Awards Banquet | — |
Each BRKC membership applies to one (1) driver per class and cannot be transferred. Membership fees support series operations, staffing, trophies, and prizes.
Includes Drivers Hot-Grid Pass
Access to paddock area
BRKC handles practices for club and series events only. All open practice sessions are managed by Lorain Ohio KartPlex.
Located right at the Lorain Ohio KartPlex, KartZone is your premier on-site destination for high-quality kart parts and accessories, professional service, and a full retail store stocked with racing gear and apparel. Need storage? Choose from heated indoor units or single kart rack storage — we've got you covered.
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Apex Karting Academy provides Competition Karting Camps — structured group training for experienced drivers ages 8 and up, with competition karts available to rent to simplify transportation and support high-level development in a competitive environment.
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