The titles listed on the left navigation bar are those where we have complete cover images. However, the titles below are ones that we have identified but unfortunately have either limited information, missing start and end dates, or incomplete cover images.

We continue to search for these images so that we may publish a complete set. We feel it is important to list them, even with incomplete information, so future archivists may be able to expand our body of knowledge. Note: these are only U.S. karting titles.

A big THANK YOU to Mr. Robert Lee for his work to great a giant list of periodicals based on seven decades of research.


Sample Image Title Summary
Do It Yourself How To Build A Go Kart (1960?). This appears to have been a monthly magazine, but we have only found the one issue. It was produced during the "fad" phase of karting when interest exploded.
Go Racing (1996 to 2015). Published by professional racer Sean Buur from Hesperia, Calififornia. It was sold to K1 Group in late 2014 as part of their move to become the sole North American distributor of CRG karts. Free to racers in karting shops and at racing venues. Started in June 1996, and ended in 2015.
International Kart News (unknown). Based at Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles California, the short-lived title was launched with William Glen Davis as Public Relations Director.
Kart Marketing International (1993 to 2000). Kart Marketing International (KMI) is a specialized marketing firm and media group catering to the karting and go-kart industry, operating through platforms like e-KMI.com and publishing industry buyer's guides. KMI has been involved in organizing the annual Kart Expo International trade show and providing advertising and marketing counsel to karting businesses. In 1993, KMI began as a trade magazine and was printed until 2000 when it went to the Internet as e-KMI.com.
Kart-Tech (1981 to 1988). A specialized publication focused on go-kart racing and performance technology. It also featured technical content along with racing coverage. It was published in California. Sample cover images can be found at Russ Thompson Racing.
KartSport (1982 to 2017). Little is known of this title except it was published out of Maryland and was well regarded years later based on comments found in online forums.
Karter News (1960 to 2000). Official publication of the International Kart Federation (IKF) in Montclair, California. Sample cover images can be found at Russ Thompson Racing.
Karting Digest (1975 to 1980). The magazine covered American and European karting scenes, including the World Championships in West Germany, IKF (International Kart Federation) races, WKA (World Karting Association) events, and technical articles. Started in 1975 in Florida and lasted until 1980 with volume 6. Sample cover images can be found at Russ Thompson Racing.
Karting Handbook. A how-to magazine written by Griffith "Griff" Borgeson, an influential American race car historian. He was a former Editor-in-Chief of Motor Trend magazine, and he also wrote for Sports Car Illustrated magazine. The title was published by Arco Publishing.
Pre-Grid (1974 to 1975??). Pre-Grid magazine was a Southern California publication with articles on clubs, events, and people from the area. Otherwise, little is known.
Karting Quarterly (1960). A trade-sized magazine, likely started in 1960. Publisher unknown, and the total number of issues is unknown as only one issue has been found.
World Karting (1971 to 2000). From World Karting Association (WKA), published from 1971 to 2000. It served as a premier publication for American karting, covering national series, technical topics, and racing results. Sample cover images can be found at Russ Thompson Racing.