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Why People Love Winter Racing in Florida
For as long as we can remember, our season hasn’t started in April—it’s started under Florida sunshine. The Canadian off-season is long, the winter is cold, and it never takes much convincing for us to load the trailer and head south. Once again, Prime Powerteam will kick off the 2026

Progress Is Not a Straight Line: Why the Journey Matters in Karting
Karting is one of the toughest sports, there’s no hiding from it. To compete at a high level demands a never-ending pursuit of perfection—hitting every apex precisely, nailing braking points, mastering racecraft, learning to defend cleanly, and making race-winning overtakes without sacrificing lap time. On test days, progress feels simple.

The King of Race Recaps — Why We Love Following Arnaud Sabourin
Social media has done a lot of good for karting. From our perspective at Prime Powerteam, it’s one of the best tools out there for showcasing our drivers, keeping everyone up to date with what races we’re heading to, who’s competing, and how the results shook out. For individual drivers,

Mateo Pai’s Quest For Bahrain
When the Pai family joined Prime Powerteam at the start of 2025, they instantly felt like they’d been with us forever. Mateo is the full package: lightning-fast on track, hilarious under the tent, and backed by a dad who keeps our group chat buzzing with jokes, setups, and the now-famous

David Barnes – A Leader On and Off the Track
David Barnes has been a cornerstone of Prime Powerteam for years, and his impact on the team extends far beyond results on the track. As a driver, his resume speaks for itself: Canadian Karting Champion, KartStars National Champion, and multiple HRKC club championships. Few racers in Canada have accomplished as

The Bear Hunt Begins – KartStars National Championship Preview
This weekend, Prime Powerteam heads to Shannonville Motorsport Park to take on one of the most iconic events in Canadian karting—the KartStars National Championship, also known as the legendary Bear Hunt. While this is our first time attending the event as a team, the history and prestige of the Bear

Ava Cabral: Leveling Up from Mini to Junior
The jump from Mini to Junior might just be the toughest transition in karting. It’s not just a different class—it’s a whole new world. Bigger chassis, wider rear tires, more horsepower, stiffer competition, and a completely different level of physical and mental demand. For many young drivers, the shift can

Let’s Go Link! A Champ In the Making
At Prime Powerteam, we’ve always believed that success in karting isn’t just about talent—it’s about commitment, attitude, and the willingness to embrace the journey. Lincoln Lima and his family embody exactly what we look for in a racer. They’re supportive, respected by everyone under the tent, and most importantly, they

Jackson Corbett in the Midst of a Breakout Season
Over the past few years, Jackson Corbett has grown into a standout member of the Prime Powerteam Briggs Junior program, and 2025 is shaping up to be his true breakout season. Jackson’s journey began like many others—with the Arrive and Drive program at Canadian Mini Indy. It didn’t take long

Prime Powerteam – Mid-Season Report | July 2025
It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the 2025 season. The summer has flown by, and with Round 2 of all our major championships now complete, we thought this would be a great time to provide a mid-season update. Across the board, our team is performing at a high

Prime Powerteam Recap: Round One Complete Across All Championships
With the completion of RMC Ontario Round 1 last weekend, Prime Powerteam has now officially wrapped up the first round of all three major championships we’re competing in this season: KartStars Canada, RMC Ontario, and RMC Quebec. Each championship consists of four rounds, and with the opening events behind us,

Prime Powerteam 2025 Driver Lineup: Rising Stars & Proven Winners
We are super excited to introduce the 2025 Prime Powerteam Driver Lineup! This year, our roster features an incredible mix of returning champions, rising stars, and new talent ready to make their mark. With most major events now split between 4-stroke and 2-stroke racing, we’re proud to field dedicated teams
Race Schedule
2026 Schedule Coming Soon
RTX Karting USA
RMC Winter Trophy
RMC US West
RMC US Trophy West
RMC Ontario
RMC Ontario Series Championship
Canadian Karting Championship
Motomaster ASN Canadian Karting Championship
Canadian Open
Max Challenge Canadian Open
RMC Quebec
RMC Quebec Series Championship
Kartstars
Kartstars Regional & National Championship
Race Rotax
RMC USA Trophy Finals
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