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CKR USA has grown substantially while backed by industry leading business eshifterkart.com. Both owned by long time racer James O'Brien. With nearly 20 years of experience in the sport of kart racing the Idaho native has  developed CKR kart frames, made in Italy, into one of the nations most popular and recognized brands, competing at the highest level.

Running a complete national race team schedule can be difficult to coordinate. The success of CKR USA is attributed to proper planning and dedication by our management team. Drivers and dealers looking to join our team trackside at Local, Regional and National events contact Eric directly for those opportunities.

Our customers are raving about us on social media! Our products and race team are top notch! We don't expect any less when it comes to advertising the basis of CKR USA! Advertisers, CKR USA dealers and partners please contact Kyle about sharing your great stories to help turn potential customers into loyal ones. Multiple platforms are available to our dealer network to combine services. 

Our dedicated track side parts rep will get you the parts you need quickly. With invoices on the fly or direct email. Katey has a great understanding of our track services and parts stock. From alignments to engine services she'll get totals for you without hesitation. Our customers are always informed of service and parts related charges so you never have a surprise invoice.

Our pit space and tent manager Angela is in charge of coordinating with multiple drivers and mechanics. The importance of our drivers being on time is a must! This dedicated position for CKR USA leaves many drivers thankful for information needed on the spot! Fuel cards, tech sheets, driver lap times and finishing positions are all provided when time is short.

Southern California standout and LAKC regular joins CKR USA in 2021 after testing with the team in September. Tyler will be driving in the SKUSA Pro Shifter categories with local 100cc seat time on a regular basis.

No stranger to top level kart racing in America, Eric is a former California State Karting Champion and SKUSA winner. In 2021 Eric will be running race team operations and you may catch him on the podium as he did at the Tri-City Kart Club Saturday Night Shootout and more recently at SKUSA ProTour Nola in 2021.

  Scoring heat race victory and main event podium at SKUSA SuperNats 21 the Pro Tour driver continues great performances with CKR USA. Terry is a perennial favorite with his experience as a veteran driver whenever we unload karts at the race track. With recent O2s series race wins and winning performances in SKUSA the Idaho driver continues driving in several racing series with team CKR USA.

We call him Mr. Excitement! Always full of laughs under the tent Wayne is also an experienced senior driver. Racing the entire O2s schedule and top contender in the Shifter Heavy class. Multiple podiums and wins accounting for his O2s series points championship.

Moving for the 206 class to 100cc Shawn is an energetic member of our team regionally! Always helpful in the paddock space and shop we look forward to this driver joining the O2s100 Master Class on his CKR Stingray. Already winning in Idaho and O2s this year during the large Motorfest event.