Mainely Karting

09/01/2026

We hope everyone has enjoyed the summer break!

This Friday night is a special event that brings all of our flex divisions together for a chance at some $$$.

Mini Cups will be racing in THREE segments and a points system will decide who comes out on top at the end of 75 laps of racing.

The Winged Champs will be competing for a total purse of over $5,000. $1,500 to the winner. To be eligible for this event you must have attended all the previous Winged Champ races.

Jr. Sportsman Champ (Red Slide) will also be racing for a little extra cash this week.

Special thanks to our sponsors that helped make this event possible. Hudson Speedway DC Concrete and A-1 Auto.

Gates open at 4:30
Practice at 6:00
Qualifying at 7:15

Spectators just $15
Ages 3-8 only $5

08/24/2026

It was simply "one of those days" last Sunday at LST Motorsports Park where we ended up with a lot of torn up karts at the end of the day, but the Mainely Karting team worked diligently to put on the best show possible and amongst the chaos and carnage, there was some great racing (and sportsmanship) on display throughout the program, which was presented by Coastal Auto Parts.

Owen Wright pulled it off over multi-time winner Hudson Childs in the Box Stocks, with the top 3 drivers putting on a show and finishing within an impressive .259 seconds of each other.

Cole Talon was the big winner on the day, scoring two dominant victories in both the Jr. Sportsman and Sportsman Champ divisions.

Victor Parker snagged another one in the Masters Champ division, leaving his competitors in the dust by a 2+ second deficit.

Owen Michaels and Ben Doucette put on quite the show in the 25-lap Sportsman feature with a battle that came down to the wire. Michaels came out on top, beating Doucette to the line by a miniscule .195 seconds.

The Sr. Champ feature was yet another barn burner, with the top 3 drivers finishing within one second of each other. Welker Reynolds took home the crown, sealing the victory over Colby Wilson and Arielle Holland.

Some of the drivers that had a tough outing on Sunday included Walker Peaslee, James Doucette, Bentley Colby, Braxton Cyr and Jackson Corbeau, who was taken to a local hospital to assess for injuries.

Fortunately, all drivers walked away with minimal injuries and have additional time to recover given that we are taking a short break from competition until next Friday, September 4th.

We hope that everyone is enjoying their well-deserved time off and we can't wait to get back to it next week!

08/18/2026

Here are the DKR pictures! 🏁

Photo collection by RMW PHOTOS

08/15/2026

With this year's DKR 50 in the rearview, we are now entering the final stretch of the 2026 race season at Mainely Karting.

After some consecutive night races, we are returning to our standard Sunday afternoon programming tomorrow, August 16th - featuring a loaded schedule presented by our friends at Coastal Auto Parts, who continue to go great lengths to support local short track racing.

The karts will hit the track for practice at 10:30, with heat and feature racing to follow.

All weekly divisions will join the program, in addition to the Jr. Champ Red Karts.

With point battles heating up in nearly every division as we near the finish line, the racing action is sure to be red-hot as every single driver leaves it all out on the track.

Come be a part of the racing action and join the fun -- spectator admission is just $15, while kids ages 3-8 get in for a discounted rate of $5.

It's set to be a beautiful summer day with sunny skies on the horizon -- what better way to spend it than at the race track supporting the superstars of tomorrow?!

Bring the family and we'll see you there!

08/14/2026

Thanks to our amazing staff, fans, competitors and sponsors, last Friday's DKR 50 presented by JM Builders was a smashing success!

Over 30 competitors came out to compete in the annual $5041-to-win event, 33 to be exact.

Weekly competitor Oliver Quinney topped the speed charts in first practice for the DKR 50, while Mike Perry beat him out by a mere .013 seconds in final practice.

Quinney carried his success into time trials, setting a blistering top lap of 10.369 seconds while Tyler Gillie, Mike Perry, Nick Hadden and TJ Laro completed the top 5.

4 heat races and 2 consolation races decided the field, with 22 drivers making the big show.

The 50-lapper took just over 30 minutes to complete and although Tyler Gillie laid down the fastest lap (10.288) of the race, the finish came down to two drivers: Oliver Quinney - the most dominant driver of the day, and Nick Hadden - a Connecticut native who competes across New England and has won multiple high-purse races in the past.

Both drivers laid it all out on the line, but Hadden simply had a little more gas in the tank when all was said and done - picking up his first DKR 50 victory and a sweet $5041 payday to boot!

The spotlight was on the DKR 50 all night, but we can't forget our weekly competitors who came out to play, shining on the biggest stage the season has to offer.

The Box Stocks put on a great battle, with the top 3 drivers finishing within .5 of each other. Hudson Childs continued upon his winning ways, while Mike Ramsey also reclaimed his spot at the top of the podium in the Masters Champ division.

Cole Talon put on a clinic in the Jr. Sportsman, beating out multi-time champion Jace Pastore for the win. Wyatt Roy also broke through in the Sportsman division, putting on a show with Rex Reynolds before taking home the victory.

Once again, we'd like to thank EVERYONE who was a part of this year's DKR 50 and who continue to help us take the event to new heights with each and every season.

We're looking forward to the final stretch of the season, starting with this Sunday's race program presented by Coastal Auto Parts -- the green flag flies at 12:00 noon!

08/13/2026

Racing this coming Sunday, August 16th is presented by Coastal Auto Parts.

Not only has Coastal Auto Parts been a part of every victory lane celebration at LST Motorsports Park but they go above and beyond for circle track racing all over Maine. Please check out one of their many locations across the state.

This week we have our six regularly scheduled divisions, plus the Jr. Champ Red karts in action. With only four points paying races left on the season, it's time to start looking at where the battles have developed and who to keep your eye on for the final stretch.

Hudson Childs leads the Box Stock division with five wins and two second place finishes. However Owen Wright has been battling all year to keep the championship alive. Only 20 points out of the lead with four races remaining.

Cole talon has a 25 point lead over Jackson Corbeau in the Jr. Sportsman class but a mere 13 points separate Corbeau, Paquette and Tarr for the second place position. The championship is not out of reach for any of these competitors if they can steal some wins in the coming weeks.

Owen Michaels has put on a dominant display of consistency. Finishing on the podium of every race this year in a stacked Sportsman class. Despite this, Rex Reynolds has kept Michaels in his sights, winning 6/10 races this year. Michaels leads all LST Motorsports Park competitors at 548 points, Reynolds just 20 points back.

Sr. Champ shows us that winning races isn't the only path to a championship. It's about making the most of bad days and getting points anywhere you can. Welker Reynolds leads Andrew Rogers by 17 points despite zero wins on the season. Rogers has five podiums, including two wins and is sure to keep the pressure on as Championship day nears.

Come out and witness some of the best racing you will see anywhere this weekend. 810 Main Street Richmond Maine.

Gates Open at 9:00
Practice Starts at 10:30
Racing Begins at 12:00
Spectators $15
Ages 3-8 Only $5

08/07/2026

On the eve of our biggest race of the year, we have some amazing partners to thank for helping us take this year's DKR 50 to even greater heights!

Many of today's local superstars got their start on this very track or others like it. These drivers, along with their teams, continue to inspire the next generation and lift the racing community up in more ways than one.

It's very heartwarming to see some of these teams participate in this year's "DKR Match" - pooling together to "match" Derek Kneeland Racing's contribution of $5,041, further sweetening the overall race purse.

There was also an overwhelming response this year from businesses, tracks, individuals and teams looking to support the race in any capacity, big or small.

All 50 laps have been claimed for some time now and the compassion and pride of those within our tight-knit community continues to blow us away each and every season.

We are looking forward to seeing the excitement on everyone's faces as we swing the doors open at LST Motorsports Park tomorrow night -- the green flag flies at 6:30 pm!

08/06/2026

Although the DKR 50 is now in the forefront, it's important to celebrate the memories this season that helped us get to this point, including our two most recent race programs.

The program on July 17th, presented by Alpha Landscaping, generated a ton of excitement.

The day kicked off with a bang as Hudson Childs brought the house down in the Box Stocks, scoring the win by a mere .040 seconds over Owen Wright while third place finisher Karson Gervais lingered closely behind.

Jace Pastore, who has been showcasing his talents all over the nation this summer, made his long-awaited return to the Jr. Sportsman division and picked up right where he left off, besting the nearest competitor by nearly 2 seconds.

James Doucette picked off another one from Mike Ramsey in the Masters Champ division while the Sportsman division had the second closest battle of the night with Johnny Doucette stealing one from Owen Michals by a mere .105 seconds. The top 4 drivers finished within one second of each other, making for a true barn burner.

The heat kept coming as TJ Laro took the cake in the Sr. Champ division, beating out Welker Reynolds at the line by a mere .145 seconds.

Last Sunday's program, presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts, was equally as exciting. Owen Wright found his way back to the top of the podium in the Box Stocks. Runner-up finisher Cole Newton also had an impressive run, coming across the finish line just .168 seconds behind the leader.

Jace Pastore decided to have some more fun in the Jr. Sportsman division but got a run for his money this time, beating out Cole Talon at the line for the victory.

We saw two new drivers at the top of the podium in the Masters Champ division, knocking James Doucette and Mike Ramsey off the top of the throne. Victor Parker sealed the deal, scoring a commanding victory over the rest of the field.

Rex Reynolds got it done in the Sportsman division while Jocelyn Day had another solid performance, finishing second. The Sr. Champ drivers also had their final tune-up before the DKR 50 and nearly a dozen drivers came out to play. Colby Wilson paced the field and put down some hot laps, cementing himself as one to watch on Friday night.

The Winged Champ karts were also back in town and put on one of the best races that we have seen all summer. It was a true drag race to the finish line, with Adam Josselyn nudging out longtime veteran Noah Jalbert at the line by a mere .029 seconds.

The top 5 drivers all finished within one second of each other - a truly impressive feat in itself!

We're looking forward to seeing more high-intensity battles at tomorrow night's DKR 50 event -- the green flag flies at 6:30 pm!

08/06/2026

Only TWO more sleeps until our BIGGEST race of the year is here -- that's right, the DKR 50 presented by JM Builders is right around the corner!!

Our premier event, which draws dozens of extremely talented kart racers from New England and beyond, is going to be bigger AND better than ever before, with $5,041 on the line for the race winner and an overall race purse of OVER $14,000 - making for a truly "Can't Miss" night at LST Motorsports Park.

It's going to be a balmy night, but the action on the track is SURE to be even hotter, with the Jr. Box Stocks, Box Stocks, Jr. Sportsman, Sportsman and Masters Champ drivers getting their opportunity to shine on the biggest stage of the year.

The Mainely Karting team is working hard and putting the finishing touches together before the gates swing open at 2:00 on Friday.

Practice starts at 5:00 pm, with racing to follow at 6:30 pm.

Spectator admission remains just $15 for this marquee event, while children ages 3-8 get in for $5.

Load up the family and bring them out to Richmond on Friday night -- it's going to be one of those races you're going to have to see to believe, so let's fill those seats!!

08/06/2026

2 nights away from the Kart Race that everyone talks about. Lots of local talent looking for more than just to be a part of the field.