We promote a family-friendly environment, fair competition, and life-long memories. Karting in the Tri-Cities began as an adult sport. Races were initially held in business parking lots but as the Tri-Cities area grew, so did local karting. The Tri-City Kart Club was incorporated in 1959 as a non profit organization. Shortly thereafter, the members of Tri-City Kart Club constructed a track on land
leased from Acme Concrete Company near the Yakima River. With the availability of a track and reliable weather conditions, TCKC became a favorite track for local and regional participants. In August 1981, TCKC no longer had access to the track due to the construction of Interstate 182. Acme Concrete had to resume possession of the land where the track was located. In order for members of TCKC to race in the 1982 season, the Club obtained access to a track in Yakima Washington. This solution was difficult on the members due to travel time (about 1.5 hours from Richland), expense and limited practice. It was at this point the Officers and Board of Directors of TCKC decided to present a plan to the City of Richland to attempt to secure a track of their own. The new Track Development Committee; the members of which were R.A. Gottschalk; and D.R. Clayhold; began developing means of obtaining funds for the construction of a new kart track. It was their goal to have a completed track available for racing before April 1, 1983. Since then, many amenities have been added to the facility including a large portion of paved paddock(pits), bathrooms, covered grid, permanent track lighting, and more. Karting has also changed much through the years. We have racer's that come from many diverse backgrounds to join in this sport we all love, ranging from ages 5 to 70+. We provide one of the nicest karting facilities on the west coast and not only provide practice and racing for karts, but also play host to other events such as Supermoto.
