2025 Greater Houston Race SeriesWe are excited to announce the return of the Greater Houston Race Series (GHRS) for 2025!
All online early race entries are eligible for the Free set of tires drawing at the driver’s meeting! *Must have 40 or more online entries for tire drawing.
The Greater Houston Race Series will be a 14-race season, 7 at Speedsportz and 7 at GCKI. This will be made up of a Spring and Fall Championship, with the best 5 out of 7 races per season counting for points. To be eligible for a season championship you must compete in at least 2 events at each track per Spring or Fall Season. (Double header counts as one race event for drops and/or participation purposes)
In addition to the Spring and Fall Series winners, the 2025 GHRS overall Championship will be the combined best 5 of 7 race points from both the Spring and Fall Series. To qualify for the 2025 overall championship, a minimum of 2 race events per season per venue is required.
Members of either SRP or GCKI pay a $75 race entry fee, which includes ONLY the racer's wristband. All others buy wristbands at the gate.
The non-member entry fee at both tracks is $125.
The race day format shall be controlled practice, followed by qualifying session, 12 lap Pre-final, 16 lap main. (Number of laps may be modified by race director based on weather or track configuration)
In the event a class has less than 4 entries, race day trophies will be awarded for one less than the number of entries. Each class MUST have a minimum of 5 entries for that race to count towards season points.
Classes may be combined on track at the discretion of the race director, depending on the number of entries.
*Classes may be added/dropped, or weights modified if needed to enable fair and competitive racing.
2025 2-Stroke Class Structure:
Engine Specifications:
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2025 4-Stroke Class Structure:
Engine Specifications:
*Both Briggs and Honda engine packages are allowed for Kid Kart class. Weight for
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2024 GCKI Awards Banquet - Sunday February 9th, 2025Dear GHRS Racers and Families, The time has come to celebrate the incredible achievements of the 2024 season! We're thrilled to invite you to the GHRS Championship Banquet to honor our racers, families, and supporters. Date: Sunday, February 9th This exciting evening will include:
It's a chance to come together, enjoy good food, and create lasting memories as we look forward to another fantastic year ahead! RSVP: Please confirm your attendance HERE!. If you have any dietary restrictions or special requests, let us know! Looking forward to celebrating with all of you! Best regards, Cooper Shipman Triumphs at United States Pro Kart Series National Race
Katy, TX, July 2023 – Cooper Shipman added another feather to his cap by emerging victorious in the KA100 Senior class at the United States Pro Kart Series National Karting Race held on June 25th, 2023. The event took place at the illustrious New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana, and showcased Shipman's exceptional skills and unwavering determination on the track.
Helio Meza Makes Waves in the United States Pro Kart Series
Helio Meza made waves this weekend in the United States Pro Kart Series by taking first place in the KA100 Senior category and fifth place in the X30 Pro category while competing under Iron Rock Motorsports. His impressive performance has earned him a well-deserved reputation as one of the most promising young drivers in the sport.
At just 15 years old, Meza has already built a solid track record in karting. He started racing go-karts at the age of 6 as a hobby, and started competing more rigorously in 2017. By the time he turned 14, he had already won several local, regional, and national championships. He joined Iron Rock Motorsports, a well-respected karting team based in Texas, who mentor him as one of their drivers.
Meza's success in the US Pro Kart Series is a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport. The competition is one of the most competitive karting events in the country, attracting some of the best drivers from all over the world. Meza's victory in the KA100 Senior category is particularly impressive, as it is known for being one of the most fiercely contested categories in the series.
Meza has developed a reputation as a disciplined and strategic driver. He is known for his
For now, though, Meza is content to continue honing his skills in karting, and he is already looking forward to the next US Pro Kart Series competition. With his natural talent and unwavering dedication to the sport, there is no doubt that Meza will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of karting for years to come. Congratulations to our fellow GCKI Member, Helio Meza! Baa Baa Brewhouse Special Offer to GCKI Members!Baa Baa Brewhouse is happy to announce a new SPECIAL DISCOUNT for GCKI Members!!!
$3 Pours Friday and Saturday. This includes any beer on our standard menu - Lagers, IPA's, Hazy IPA's, Heavily Fruited Sours.
To take advantage of the GCKI Member Discount, bring a photo of your membership card and a valid ID.
Come visit our Taproom @ 539 Fm. 359 Rd. S, Brookshire, TX Attention KA100 and IAME X30 Junior RacersAttention KA100 and IAME X30 Junior class racers,
As you may have heard, SKUSA has changed the minimum weight for KA100 Junior and Senior, and IAME X30 Junior.
GCKI will NOT be making these changes at this time. Our weights will remain as posted on our current 2022 GCKI Classes document on our website for the March 6th race.
We will be looking at the karts and talking to the racers in the effected classes, and ensuring we remain aligned with Speedsportz, before we make any weight changes.
Regards, Jay Kleinheinz Race Day Schedule
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