Florida Karting Series

10/17/2026

The Banquet Hall is ready! We're waiting on Fresh Food And You! It's almost time to CELEBRATE your 2026 FKS Season!

Don't forget, for those coming from a race, we've got plenty of concrete parking at TS Racing for those that want to stay the night with their campers, trucks, and trailers. Sunday there's plenty of room to bring your campers, trucks, and trailers to the Banquet and BMP!

TS Racing (For Overnight Parking)
123 West Seminole Ave
Bushnell, FL 33513

2026 Florida Karting Series Banquet
🗓Sunday, October 18th
⏰️Doors open at 10:45am
⏰️Banquet starts at 11:00am
📍Sumter County Fairgrounds
📍7620 State Road 471, Bushnell, FL 33513

After the Banquet, head to Bushnell Motorsports Park to watch the top 2 adult drivers from each class battle it out to see who's The "Top Dog!" As well as the Parents Race and Crew Race! There's still time to get in on the extra fun! State your intentions on this post.

Bushnell Motorsports Park
📍5821 Pit Road
📍Bushnell, FL 33513
(14 minutes from Banquet, conveniently located next to I-75.)

If you've never been to BMP, please complete the link PRIOR to getting to BMP, this will ensure a smooth transition.

https://bsbushnell.clubspeedtiming.com/cs-registration/

"TOP DOG" Drivers hunting for the trophy and bragging rights:

Carson Haulman
Chase Meredith
Chris Jewell
Matthew Beeman
Peyton Strickland
Thomas Schempp
Trevor Cobb
Austin Hill
Chase Hoffman
Don Large
Ed Mackenzie
Isabella English
Nick Bishop
Noah Johnson
Joshua Vincent

*Top Dog drivers will be weighted to 200 lbs. If under 200lbs, you will be given weight. (Super Heavy Drivers, you're welcome!) BMP can add up to 60lbs per kart.

Parents and Grandparents race so far:

1.Jesse Purvis, Kimberly Purvis
2. Henley Sanford, Chris Sanford
3. Thomas Schempp, Johana Gant
4. Asher Jewell, Roger Jewell
5. River Gomillion, Lori Lowery
6. Jamie/Lainey Green, Jamie Green
7. Gage Steiner, Bobby Steiner
8. Jesse Purvis, David Purvis
9. Brantley Arrowood, Butch Arrowood
10. Thomas Schempp, Thomas Schempp Sr.
11. Josie Sharrone, Travis Sharrone
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Crew Race so far:

1. Matthew English
2. Tyler Newhouse
3. Kimberly Christian
4. Corbin Gomillion
5. Madelyn Johnson
6. Bruce Beeman
7. Richard Hill
8. Aiden Hannie
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*FKS Staff will fill spots of Crew Race if not filled.*

10/13/2026

🚨Last Call! Get your Banquet tickets by THIS THURSDAY!

10/12/2026

🚨For those Racing in either the Crew Race, Parents Race, or Top Dog Race, please complete the registration below PRIOR to getting to Bushnell Motorsports Park. This will ensure a smoother and quicker process as we'll all get to BMP at roughly the same time following the FKS Banquet.

https://bsbushnell.clubspeedtiming.com/cs-registration/

Plus, there's still time to register to race. Please visit the FKS page and find the race you wish to join! If not all crew spaces are filled, FKS staff are going to join in on the fun!

2026 Florida Karting Series Banquet
🗓Sunday October 18th
⏰️Doors: 10:45am
⏰️Banquet: 11:00am
📍Sumter County Fairgrounds
📍7620 State Road 471
📍Bushnell, FL 33513

BushnellMotorsportsPark.com to immediately follow the Banquet. (Yes, you'll have time to take pictures after the banquet.)
📍BMP
📍5821 Pit Road
📍Bushnell, FL 33513

Banquet tickets are still available until THURSDAY at FloridaKartingSeries.com or by using the link below:
https://vegadirtseriesfl.redpodium.com/florida-karting-series-2026-awards-banquet

10/12/2026

Eddie Schreifels and Rich Hill backed the correct horse in Unlimited All Stars this year with Peyton Strickland behind the wheel! Hailing from Ocala Florida and just 20 years old, Peyton had a TERRIFIC 2026 season! In 5 races he had 4 Poles and 4 Wins to claim the 2026 Florida Karting Series Championship in UAS! With his 2026 campaign still going strong and 2027 on the horizon, he'll be a force to be reckoned with for years to come!

This Sunday at the 2026 FloridaKartingSeries.com Banquet, he'll be crowned the UAS 2026 FKS Champion!

10/11/2026

For those coming to the Banquet next Sunday and you're coming from another race, you can stay the night at TS Racing in Bushnell Florida. As well, The Banquet Location and Bushnell Motorsports Park have PLENTY of parking for your Trucks, Trailers, and RV's for when you get to the Banquet and after the banquet.

TS Racing
123 West Seminole Ave.
Bushnell, FL 33513

10/11/2026

If The Crew Race is not full, it will be filled with FKS Staff. The Series Officials and Staff felt it prudent to inform everyone that we will show you proper and possibly improper techniques if and when appropriate, much like the Goalie interview from Slapshot.

🚨Crew Race Registration is Now OPEN!🚨

If you're 16+ with a valid drivers license, you can take part in the Banquet and Racing on the same day!

"The Crew Race" at Bushnell Motorsports Park.

Registration is open to the first 16 entries that are going to be at the Banquet.

"The Crew" Requirements; 16+ with a drivers license, and attend the Banquet.

You will receive a Practice/Qualifying, take a short break for other races, then your Feature race!
🏆TROPHY to the winner!

🎟How to Register: If you meet the requirements stated above, simply comment on this post, that you'd like to race.

FOOD, FUN, AND AWARDS AT THE BANQUET. THEN BRAGGING RIGHTS and a Trophy up for grabs AT THE TRACK!

1. Matthew English
2. Tyler Newhouse
3. Kimberly Christian
4. Corbin Gomillion
5. Madelyn Johnson
6. Bruce Beeman
7. Richard Hill
8. Casey Bass
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🎟Get your banquet tickets at FloridaKartingSeries.com or by using this link
https://vegadirtseriesfl.redpodium.com/florida-karting-series-2026-awards-banquet

🎟Tickets are cheapest until TODAY October 11th. Prices go up after the 11th and can only be purchased until October 16th. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER OCTOBER 16th! NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR!

2026 Florida Karting Series Banquet
📍Sumter County Fairgrounds
📍7620 State Road 471
📍Bushnell, FL 33513
🗓Sunday October 18th
⏰️Doors Open: 10:45am
⏰️Banquet Starts: 11:00am

Bushnell Motorsports Park to follow the Banquet.
📍5821 Pit Rd.
📍Bushnell, FL 33513
(7.9 miles.14 minutes from Banquet)
Conveniently located next to I-75.
BushnellMotorsportsPark.com

Hockey Primer by Denis Lemieux

10/10/2026

As we prepare for The 2026 Florida Karting Series Banquet for next Sunday. I started looking through pictures of past Banquets. I can't help but think how much this photo means to me! Seeing my adoring look as I lovingly placed one of Justin Holt's Championship Leather Jackets up for all to see😍, I can't help but to think how AMAZING he is! I always thought he was simply, the best driver ever! Now, I see, he's much more than that! Justin, WOW! Where do I even begin? How can I explain how amazing, humble, helpful, caring, kind, brilliant, lighthearted, intelligent, dare I say it, handsome, and intellectual he is? It's so hard to put into words.

Sincerely,
Tod Spaude

New memories will be made next Sunday!

Don't forget to Purchase your FKS Banquet tickets by tomorrow, Sunday the 11th, as prices go up after that, and can only be purchased until Thursday the 16th.

🎟Click the link to purchase your tickets today:
https://vegadirtseriesfl.redpodium.com/florida-karting-series-2026-awards-banquet

🗓Sunday, October 18th
📍Sumter County Fairgrounds
📍7620 State Road 471
📍Bushnell, FL 33513
⏰️Doors: 10:45am
⏰️Banquet: 11:00am

This was 100% written by myself, Tod Spaude. At no point have I ever given Justin Holt access to the FKS page. Plus, he would NEVER give himself such high praise. After all, he's Triple H, HHH, Handsome, Humble, Holt.

10/08/2026

Don't forget to purchase your banquet tickets by this SUNDAY to save yourself money. The 2026 FKS Banquet is Sunday October 18th!

10/06/2026

🚨PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF ALL DRIVERS attending the 2026 FKS Banquet!🚨

Registration is OPEN for all Parents and Grandparents of FKS racers that will be at the Florida Karting Series Banquet on October 18th.

Your Child's achievements will be celebrated at 11am, then we all get to see your driving prowess in the afternoon!

Register by leaving a comment on this post that you/they're going to race. For example, John Smith, Dad of Jake Smith.

You will receive a Practice/Qualifying, a break for other races, then your Feature Race for a TROPHY and bragging rights! 🏆

This is ONLY for the PARENTS and GRANDPARENTS whose children are receiving awards at the 2026 FKS Banquet. (Please see FloridaKartingSeries.com for details). (Yes, if you yourself are a racer or Top Dog racer and your child races, you may partake in this as well.)

Qualification in a nut shell:
1. Be a parent or grandparent of child receiving awards at 2026 Banquet.
2. 16+ with a valid drivers license.
3. Be one of the 16 that sign up.

1.Jesse Purvis, Kimberly Purvis
2. Henley Sanford, Chris Sanford
3. Emily Smith, Drew Smith
4. Asher Jewell, Roger Jewell
5. River Gomillion, Lori Lowery
6. Jamie/Lainey Green, Jamie Green
7. Gage Steiner, Bobby Steiner
8. Jesse Purvis, David Purvis
9. Brantley Arrowood, Butch Arrowood
10. Thomas Schempp, Thomas Schempp Sr.
11. Josie Sharrone, Travis Sharrone
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This is an ADD ON to an already awesome Banquet. We look forward to seeing you all at The 2026 Florida Karting Series Banquet and Bushnell Motorsports Park afterwards to celebrate your seasons accomplishments!

FOOD, FUN, AND AWARDS AT THE BANQUET. THEN BRAGGING RIGHTS, SMACK TALK, and a Trophy AT THE TRACK!

🎟Get your banquet tickets ASAP at FloridaKartingSeries.com or by using this link
https://vegadirtseriesfl.redpodium.com/florida-karting-series-2026-awards-banquet

🎟Tickets are cheapest until October 11th. Prices go up after the 11th and can only be purchased until October 16th. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER OCTOBER 16th! NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!

2026 Florida Karting Series Banquet
🗓Sunday October 18th
⏰️Doors Open: 10:45am
⏰️Banquet: 11:00am
📍Sumter County Fairgrounds
📍7620 State Road 471
📍Bushnell, FL 33513

Bushnell Motorsports Park to follow the Banquet.
📍5821 Pit Rd.
📍Bushnell, FL 33513
(7.9 miles,14 minutes from Banquet)
Conveniently located next to I-75.
BushnellMotorsportsPark.com

10/04/2026

🚨Parents of ALL drivers.🚨
Tuesday at 7pm you can sign up on the post that will go up at 7pm Tuesday October 6th. THIS IS OPEN TO ALL PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF DRIVERS REGARDLESS OF CLASS RACED. Until then, the junior parents listed in the post below can sign up.