🏁 Amateur Dirt Kart Racing
💛 Young racers with big goals
🏎️ Chasing wins, learning every lap
📍 Ontario, Canada
📩 Partner with us
08/26/2026
Is there a future or jr1 driver at Route 1 Raceway that could use a thin set of two week old rolled tires ? Looking to give them away, this is the set our 18h kart came in 2nd last week on.
Free to anyone in the future or jr1 class
08/24/2026
🏁 IT TAKES MORE THAN JUST RACING TO MAKE A RACING TEAM.
People see the kart on the track. They see the green flag, the checkered flag, the smiles, and the trophies.
But they don't always see this.
The late nights working on the kart.
The early mornings loading the trailer.
The countless hours cleaning, scaling, adjusting, fixing, and checking everything twice.
The money, the travel, the fuel, the tires, the parts.
The missed weekends.
The disappointments.
The moments when the kart doesn't cooperate and you have to push it back off the track.
And sometimes… Dad has to push while Avaleigh walks beside him. ❤️
That's racing.
It's not just a driver sitting behind the wheel. It's a family effort. It's teamwork. It's sacrifice. It's learning how to deal with things when they don't go your way—and getting back to work anyway.
Every lap Avaleigh turns, there's a whole team behind it.
So when you see a young racer at the track, remember: you're not just watching a kid race. You're watching a family chase a dream.
🏁 The trophies are cool. The memories are priceless.
If you've ever been part of the behind-the-scenes work of racing, drop a 🏁 below and let us know what people don't see!
Follow Stradz Racing and come along for the highs, the lows, the wins, the lessons, and everything in between.
Photo credit Dirt Dog Media
08/22/2026
🏁 Future Racer in the Making! 🏁
Last night, Stradz Racing brought future racer Max out to Route 1 Raceway !
Avaleigh showed him the lay of the land, shared a few little tips, and gave him a taste of what it’s like to be around the racing action. 🏎️💨
Of course, racing isn’t always fun and games… sometimes you also have to learn the very important rule of where you’re NOT allowed to park! 😂
Everyone starts somewhere, and we’re excited to watch Max’s racing journey begin! 🏁💙💛
Thanks Ryan Patrick James and Luke Mazurek for making the start of a kids dream come true.
08/22/2026
Last night was a reminder that racing isn’t always about who crosses the finish line — sometimes it’s about standing together as a team. 💙💛
Edwin put down an incredible run and brought home 2nd place in the JR2 Feature! 🏆🥈
Unfortunately, Avaleigh’s night ended early after an unfortunate event took her off the track. But that doesn’t make it a loss. She fought hard, and we’re proud of her just the same.
One finishes, one doesn’t — we still win together. 💪🏁
That’s what being a team is all about. ❤️
Thank you CCS Engineering & Construction for helping enable this team become what we are.
08/19/2026
Here we go again this Friday, if you are looking for something to do, come cheer on the racers.
**RACE WEEK**
Week 2 of 3 in a row this Friday! Reminder, this Friday is a makeup date from one of our rainouts earlier in the season, we hope to see everyone out this Friday for points race 8!
📸: Jeff Powell
Pit passes: $20
Spectators
Adults: $5
Under 10: Free
**YOU MUST CHECK IN BESIDE THE CANTEEN. If you do not have a wrist band (Pit pass OR spectator band) you will be asked to leave.**
Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, August 21st
Gates 4:00PM | Drivers Meeting 6:15PM | Practice 6:30PM
Track Address: 5210 Finn Line, Merlin ONT
08/18/2026
Friday night Avaleigh and her kart sure put in the work.
She started 6th and finished in 4th.
If you listen carefully you can hear a very excited Ryan Patrick James in those last few laps as she was catching up to third.
Thank you CCS Engineering & Construction for everything you have done to allow us to get this far and become competitive.
Thank you everyone is that supports and continues to support us, it takes this whole community to keep us going.
08/16/2026
Dirt Dog Media cought the whole crew :)
08/15/2026
Fresh new look loading....Thanks Smolders Speed Concepts, can't wait to get the new body wrapped this week.
08/14/2026
Looking for something to do? Come on out to Route 1 Raceway and cheer on your favorite driver, support some great local racing and an amazing track.
**RACE DAY**
The sun is out for what is set to be an exciting night of racing for points race 7 out of 11 on the season! Tonight begins the stretch of 3 weeks in a row of Friday night racing at the Raceway leading us into the fall season and back to school for our Junior racers!
📸: Jeff Powell
Pit passes: $20
Spectators
Adults: $5
Under 10: Free
**YOU MUST CHECK IN BESIDE THE CANTEEN. If you do not have a wrist band (Pit pass OR spectator band) you will be asked to leave.**
Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, August 14th
Gates 4:00PM | Drivers Meeting 6:15PM | Practice 6:30PM
Track Address: 5210 Finn Line, Merlin ONT