About this event
The 12 Hours of Canton returns for the 3rd year!
Battle for 12 hours to get a spot on the podium, $7000 in cash prizes, and awesome event trophies for podium finishers!
Competition Karting will live stream the entire event on YouTube.
More than just a Race!
Race from Green flag to checkered flag for 12 hours in the World's only arrive-and-drive style electric kart endurance race! The event is live streamed by Competition Karting on Youtube and includes all of the racing actions, pit interviews, action replays, and even giveaways! Top teams get to take home part of our $7000 cash purse along with our custom trophies for podium teams!
Your $2500 team race entry includes discounted races at K1 Speed before the event, a private team practice session prior to race day, 12 hours of track time during the race, event t-shirt for each driver/crew, live streamed event on YouTube, drinks and meals on raceday, optional team photo package, social media posts with team sponsors! We take care of everything for you and your team including the go-karts, transponders, rental helmets, and we can customize race day apparel for your team!
Track Information
K1 Speed Canton's indoor track facility is equipped with OTL Superleggero Karts with Lithium batteries and custom racing map, separated pit lane including automatic pit lane speed limiter, heated paddock area with restrooms and spectator viewing, and more. The track surface heats up quickly during the race and provides exceptional traction in the kart.
About the Karts
K1 Speed Canton's OTL Superleggero Karts are equipped with custom spec lithium batteries capable of running endurance events and a custom racing map in order to equalize the karts across all weights of drivers. These karts feature narrower front tires and wider rear tires for maximum traction around the track.
Pit Stop and Battery Information Tutorials!
Rulebook and Race Day Schedule!
Event requirements
Previous racing history is highly recommended for each driver as this is an intense racing event.
Each driver must meet the minimum qualifying lap time of less than 27.000 seconds on the Canton, OH K1 Speed indoor track.
Drivers must be able to fit in the kart and able to drive the kart safely at race pace for at least 45 minutes.
Seat boosters are allowed and available for shorter drivers to fit in the kart. Drivers over 58" typically fit into our karts.
Drivers may not be under the influence of any drugs or alcohol during the event.
Drivers must wear a helmet (free rentals available at facility) and close toe shoes at all times when inside the track fence.
Drivers must have safety belts fastened at all times on track.