Karting Foundations

Karting Foundation programs with FMS Academy start with drivers just starting out. Offering Road America Karting School and Driver Development/Lapping Days

Road America Karting School

The Road America Karting School Powered by Franklin Motorsports introduces drivers to karting in a structured, supportive, and low-pressure environment. The emphasis is on fundamentals, confidence, and exercises to shorten the learning curve as you get started in karting

Who is it for?

  • People with an interest or passion in motor sports to give them an opportunity to experience kart racing
  • Beginners looking to cover the basics of karting
  • People that have never been in a competitive kart
  • People who would like to advance from indoor karting or outdoor rental karting
  • Anyone who would like to try kart racing

Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 8 Years and up
  • Minimum Height: 52" (Must have approval to register if height is under 52”)
  • All ages welcome
*Parent/Guardian must be present during school for drivers under 18*

What Driver's Learn

  • Kart Safety
  • Driving Basics (driving lines, braking exercises, apexes, kart control)

Outline of School

  • Upon Arrival - Final fitting in kart
  • Classroom instruction: Start Off with karting basics and safety training
  • Track Walk: Walk the track with a coach
  • Lead/Follow: Follow an experienced kart driver on the track. Following for proper driving line choice
  • Track Time/Coaching: Drivers will be split into groups. Each group will get 4 – 5 track sessions, debrief sessions, coach feedback and analysis. Along with different exercises to become familiar with the equipment

What's Included

  • Franklin Motorsports Prepped Kart with Briggs LO206 Engine
  • Safety Equipment provided by Road America: Helmet, Jacket. You can bring your own approved safety equipment

Location

Briggs and Stratton Motorplex at Road America
N7390 Hwy 67
Plymouth, WI 53073

When

Choose Session From Dates Below: 8am - 1pm

  • Tuesday, May 26th
  • Tuesday, June 2
  • Tuesday, June 30
  • Tuesday, July 21
  • Tuesday, July 28th

Cost

$495 per session

Road America Karting School Picture
Road America Karting School Picture
Road America Karting School Picture
Road America Karting School Picture
Road America Karting School Picture
Road America Karting School Picture

Driver Development/Lapping Days

The Driver Development Days / Lapping Days are for drivers who have already attended the Road America Karting School and would like more time in a competition kart before entering local level racing.

Who is it for?

  • Drivers who have already participated in the Road America Karting School
  • Continue to cover the basics of karting
  • Drivers who aspire to start racing but would like to have more practice

Requirements

  • Completed Road America Karting School
*Parent/Guardian must be present during school for drivers under 18*

What Driver's Learn

  • Continuation of Driving Basics (driving lines, braking exercises, apexes, kart control)

Outline of Session

  • Upon Arrival - Final fitting in kart
  • Short Classroom sessions focused on continued development of driving basics
  • Track Time: This will be most of the session.
  • Coaching: Receive some coaching in between sessions

What's Included

  • Franklin Motorsports Prepped Kart with Briggs LO206 Engine
  • Safety Equipment provided by Road America: Helmet, Jacket. You can bring your own safety equipment

Location

Briggs and Stratton Motorplex at Road America

When

TBD. Available Dates Coming Soon