American Electric Karting League 2025 – New York – Stage 3 & 4

American Electric Karting League (AEKL) Round 3 and 4, New York!
The American Electric Karting League (AEKL) is in full swing! Round 5 of this season took place in New York at the Oakland Valley Race Park.

The roar of electric speed filled Oakland Valley Race Park (OVRP) as the American Electric Karting League powered by Blue Shock Race delivered an unforgettable double-header weekend for Rounds 3 & 4. Under the summer sun, fans witnessed not only fierce competition but also a celebration of karting heritage, as retro machines from the 1960s shared the paddock with today’s cutting-edge BSR electric racing karts.

After five hard-fought rounds, Kyler Carnes #22 (KJC Racing) finally stood on the top step of the podium, collecting 71 championship points and moving into the overall lead. His main rival, Jack Lindner #9 (Kinetix Racing), secured P2 with 45 points, holding onto second place overall — just one point ahead of Guillermo Hernandez #19 (Dorado Karting), who claimed his first-ever league podium.

The crowd erupted as Hernandez edged out rookie Ray Cheng in a nail-biting final sprint. In the Heavy Class, Sebastian De Francisco #33 showed blistering pace before a rear axle & sprocket mount failure cut his race short while fighting for the podium.

In Light Class, Pareker Traut #6 (The Dirty Birds) took pole in qualifying but couldn’t stop championship leader Yamori Richardson #7 (Kinetix Racing), who extended his score to a perfect 100 points. The battle for second remains wide open between Julian Traut #99 (The Dirty Birds) and Dariusz Woronowicz #161, who continues his hunt for a first victory.

One of the weekend’s most inspiring moments came off the grid — retro karting veterans from as far back as 1965 took to the OVRP track alongside the latest BSR electric racing karts, experiencing first-hand the leap in performance, technology, and sustainability. Many of these veterans later jumped into electric karts themselves, proving that passion for speed transcends generations.

A heartfelt thank-you goes to Tim, OVRP’s owner and race director, whose strict but fair approach kept the racing clean and the paddock welcoming. His dedication to sportsmanship and community spirit was felt by every driver and fan.

The championship heads south for Stage 5 at Atlanta Motorsports Park (August 15–16). New challengers are joining, including the SODI Racing Team and a squad of BMW & Tesla engineers ready to shake up the standings.

Partners & Teams

American Electric Karting League, Blue Shock Race, World Karting Association, Birel ART, KJC Racing, Kinetix Racing, Dorado Karting, The Dirty Birds, Roby Works, Shockt.