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December 27-30, 2025

Ignite Dash at Daytona

Returning in 2025, the Ignite Dash at Daytona heads back to Florida with the Ignite Senior class on the sprint track and features the return of Ignite Masters & debut of Ignite Heavy. Tired of starting off each new year shoveling snow? Change it up – get on track this year and start the year off right. The Ignite program runs with great success at Daytona KartWeek, usually having the largest or second largest class each year.  Ditch the cold weather and get on track this December!

Event Information – Sprint

Event Info – Sprint

Date: December 27-30, 2025

Location: Daytona Beach, FL

Venue: Daytona International Speedway

Promoter: World Karting Association

Website: http://worldkarting.com/

Kart Info

Clutch: Hilliard Flame only

Suggested Gearing (Sprint): 17t*/65t

*-mandatory front sprocket

Tires: Hoosier R80 (new tires are not mandatory)

Rain Tires: Hoosier WET (new tires are not mandatory)

Rain Wheels: TruSpeed 130mm DSM / 180mm (DWT wheels are no longer legal)

Spec Fuel: 87 octane from Wawa – Daytona Beach: 1900 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

*See full Ignite technical rulebook here.

Ignite Classes

Ignite Senior

Age: 15+ years old

Chassis: Ignite K3

Weight: 360lbs

Tires: 4.5/7.1 Hoosier R80

Slide: Black, stock

Ignite Heavy

Age: 15+ years old (200# driver minimum)

Chassis: Ignite K3

Weight: 400lbs

Tires: 4.5/7.1 Hoosier R80

Slide: Black, stock

Ignite Masters

Age: 35+ years old

Chassis: Ignite K3

Weight: 370lbs

Tires: 4.5/7.1 Hoosier R80

Slide: Black, stock

Supplemental Event Rules (Sprint Track)

  • Push back bumper brackets are no longer required for Ignite classes.
  • The spec Hilliard Flame clutch with 17t, #35 sprocket is required
  • Eligibility is open to all competitors, including previous Daytona, Brickyard, RIGP, Ignite Series and WKA winners
  • Spec TruSpeed wheels are required. DWT wheels are no longer legal. See rulebook.
  • Event will be run rain or shine, spec TruSpeed 130/180mm wheels will be used in the event of rain on Hoosier 4.5/6.0 WET tires
  • New Hoosier R80 tires are not required at any point during the weekend.  The tires you qualify on will be the tires you are required to use for the rest of that days competition.
  • All bodywork must be CIK homologated KG Bodywork in unaltered form
  • Per the Ignite Rule Book, section 400.20 – “The front panel may not extend above the top of the steering wheel” and must be manufactured by KG Karting
  • 2025 Briggs LO206 engine package rules will be enforced
  • Supplemental engine seals are required and can be picked up in tech when checking in.
  • Spec fuel: 87 octane from Wawa – Daytona Beach: 1900 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Sprint Track Event Schedule (TBD)

*** Schedule subject to change prior to the events

December 28th

Practice 1
Practice 2
Qualifying
Final

December 29th

Warmup
Pre-Final
Final

December 30th

No sprint racing; sprint racers move to the road course. See road racing info here.

Hotel Informaiton

Fairfield Inn & Suites at ONE DAYTONA

The Fairfield Inn & Suites is our host hotel and is located directly across from the track. This hotel offers excellent proximity to the track and a wide range of dining and shopping options all within walking distance of your room.

No Kart? No Problem!

ARRIVE & DRIVE

Experience this historic event without the hassle of preparing or maintaining your equipment with an Arrive & Drive Ignite package. Get on the track and let our experts take care of the mechanical side so you can focus on going fast and having fun!

Bring your own kart!

KART OWNERS

Own a kart, but want the support and dedication from the Margay Racing team? Sign up for a spot under the Margay tent with mechanical support, space, catered lunches and much more.