Prime Powerteam is a premier national kart racing team, competing at the highest levels across Canada and the USA. They excel in both 4-cycle (Briggs & Stratton LO206) and 2-cycle (IAME, ROK, Rotax) racing, consistently demonstrating their expertise in the sport.
Prime offers top-level coaching for drivers of all experience levels. Our coaches include National Champions and seasoned trainers, all dedicated to maximizing driver potential. We provide 4-stroke and 2-stroke coaching, utilizing both data analysis and trackside support to help drivers excel.
We offer full Arrive and Drive packages that include everything you need to compete and win at the national level, including new chassis, precision tuned engines by the world’s best builders, and all the necessary tuning and performance parts.
Note: Arrive and Drive is not a requirement. Many of our drivers supply their own kart and engine but still compete under the Prime tent to benefit from our valuable coaching, mechanic assistance, and tuning services.
Prime Powerteam is a leading Birel ART dealer, offering the full range of Birel ART karts, from Cadet to Shifter, along with all the parts and accessories you need. Birel ART is a top-performing chassis in the world of karting, consistently dominating the podium at numerous international events. We carry both 2-stroke and 4-stroke chassis to help you achieve victory.
We offer both new and team-used go-kart chassis from Birel ART. All used chassis are thoroughly inspected and checked for straightness before sale to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Prime Powerteam is a distributor for a variety of engines, including Briggs & Stratton LO206, Vortex ROK, and Rotax Max Evo. We offer a full range of engines for every age and class, including Cadet/Mini, Junior, Senior, Shifter, and DD2. Additionally, we carry all the engine parts and accessories you need and partner with industry-leading engine builders to keep your engine in top condition and fighting for wins.
At our showroom at the Hamilton Karting Complex, Prime operates one of the most complete kart shops in Ontario. We stock everything you need for karting, including Birel ART parts, Freeline products, sprockets, chains, tires, data acquisition equipment, and more.
We also carry everything a driver needs to compete safely and look great doing it, including race suits, helmets, visors, gloves, karting shoes, rib protectors, and more.
In karting, you’ll go through a lot of consumables such as cleaners, degreasers, lubricants, tires, fuel, and more. We have you covered with a full supply of everything you’ll need at the track. Whether you’re racing or practicing in Hamilton, we’ve got you covered.
About Us
Prime Powerteam, Everything Karting Under One Roof
At Prime Powerteam, we eat, sleep, and breathe karting. Our national race team is one of the largest in Canada. Our kart shop stocks everything you could possibly need, and we are a leading Birel ART kart dealer.
We are based in Hamilton, ON, with our shop conveniently located on-site at the Hamilton Karting Complex (Canadian Mini Indy). Our full-service shop offers mechanic assistance, and our team is dedicated to helping you progress in the sport. Each year, in collaboration with Canadian Mini Indy, we award scholarships to promising drivers who have excelled in the rookie series and are ready to advance their careers.
Doing Things A Little Different Since 2012
Top COaches, GEnius Tuners and The Best Equipment All Under the Prime Umbrella
High performance and driver development Are OUr TOp Priorities
Founded in 2012 and led by Trevor Wickens, our team, managed by Ken O'Keefe, operates with a distinctive approach that sets us apart.
We combine driver feedback, data acquisition, and experienced coaches to ensure accuracy and continuous progress, not just for a single race weekend but throughout a driver’s career. Engine tuners and coaches are provided, and team data is shared to ensure everyone is aligned and has equal opportunities.
UNmatched in Canadian Karting
Proven Results
Our team consistently secures podium finishes at every ASN race in Ontario, boasting winners in both the Ron Fellows Karting Championship and the Motomaster Canadian Karting Championship
Driver Development
We pride ourselves on your commitment to Driver Development. Our alumni includes current USF PRO 2000 competitor Mac Clark as well as FR Americas driver Patrick Woods-Toth. Previous drivers that have graduated from Karts to Cars with Prime include Robert Wickens (IndyCar, DTM) , Kyle Marcelli (IMSA, Grand-AM), Luke Chudleigh (Formula Renault 2.0L)
The Best Equipment
Karting can be a cruel sport—being the best driver isn’t enough; you also need the best equipment. We equip our drivers with the top chassis in the sport, Birel ART, and have spent years building an arsenal of rocket-ship engines to ensure they have every advantage on the track.
Experience
Our team is composed of experienced individuals who have spent decades in the sport, mastering engine tuning, racecraft, and chassis setup. Our drivers can rely on this expertise to maximize their chances of success.
250+
Drivers Since 2012
20+ Canadian Karting Championships
What Our Drivers Say
2024 Race Schedule
RFKC Round 1
Mosport Karting Centre
May 9-12
Ontario Inter-Club Race 1
Goodwood Kartways
May 25-26
Ontario Inter-Club Race 2
Mosport Karting Centre
June 22-23
RFKC Round 2
TAG Karting Academy
June 29-30
RMC Ontario
Race 1
Hamilton Karting Complex
July 14
Dash For Cash
Hamilton Karting Complex
July 21
Canadian Open
ICAR
July 20 – 21
RFKC Round 3
Hamilton Karting Complex
July 27-28
Constructors Cup
Hamilton Karting Complex
August 10-11
Canadian Karting Championship
Hamilton Karting Complex
August 15-18
RMC Ontario
Race 5
Hamilton Karting Complex
September 7
Ontario Inter-Club Race 3
Hamilton Karting Complex
September 22
