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
* 7 Years Old w/Waiver
** 18+ if driver weighs more than 200lbs
*** 13 Years Old (Option Year)
All events held at Lorain Ohio KartPlex — 2000 Root Road, Lorain, OH
Best 10 of 14 Race Results Count for Championship Points
| # | Date | Theme / Event | Course Layout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sat, May 16 | Celebration of Moms | National |
| 02 | Sat, May 30 | Schools Out Summer Party & Great Lakes Sprint Series | National |
| 03 | Sun, May 31 | Schools Out Summer Party & Great Lakes Sprint Series | National |
| 04 | Sat, June 20 | Doubleheader Weekend — Celebration of Dads | National |
| 05 | Sun, June 21 | Doubleheader Weekend — Celebration of Dads & T4 East | National |
| 06 | Sat, July 11 | Celebration of America 250 | National |
| 07 | Sat, July 25 | Hot Summer Nights Pig Roast (Post Race) | KartZone 'T3 Cut Thru' |
| 08 | Sat, Aug 8 | Double Header Weekend — Celebration of America 250 | National |
| 09 | Sat, Aug 22 | Back to School Bash | National |
| 10 | Sun, Aug 23 | Back to School Bash | KartZone 'T7 Cut Thru' |
| 11 | Sat, Sept 5 | Labor Day Weekend Party & Racing Under The Lights | National |
| 12 | Sun, Sept 6 | Labor Day Weekend Party | National |
| 13 | Sat, Oct 3 | Seafood Boil & Beer Night | KartZone 'T3 Cut Thru' |
| 14 | Sat, Oct 17 | Trailers & Treats | KartZone 'T3 & T7 Cut Thru' TBD |
| 🏆 | Sat, Oct 24 | 1st Annual Championship Awards Banquet | — |
Each membership applies to one (1) driver and cannot be transferred. Membership fees support series operations, staffing, trophies, and prizes.
Includes Drivers Hot-Grid Pass
Purchase via register
Access everywhere except Hot Grid
Per session
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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