06/06/2026
♻️ OFFICIAL NOTICE: LEGACY TIRE BARN CLOSED & NFKC TIRE DRIVE AND RACE ENTRY AWARDS ANNOUNCED ♻️
Effective immediately, the North Florida Kart Club's legacy tire barn is officially closed to all tire disposal.
For many years, the tire barn provided racers with a convenient place to leave used kart tires. Thanks to the support of countless members over the decades, that system served the club well. However, as tire volumes have continued to grow and environmental responsibilities have increased, it has become clear that a new approach is necessary.
Today, NFKC is proud to begin the transition toward one of the first dedicated kart tire recycling programs in grassroots motorsports through our partnership with A1A Tire Recycling LLC and the NFKC Tire Reuse & Recycling Program.
Thousands of kart tires have accumulated at the facility over many years. While those tires represent decades of memories and racing history, they also represent a significant cleanup challenge.
NFKC is committed to recycling them responsibly and protecting the future of our facility and our sport.
🏁♻️ Share What You Can. Recycle What You Can't.
Tire Drive Fundraiser
Removing and recycling the existing tire inventory is expected to cost the club thousands of dollars. To help offset those costs, NFKC will conduct a Tire Drive Fundraiser.
Tire Recycling Fee
💲 $2.50 per tire
💵 Cash preferred
📱 Orders totaling $50 or more may be paid electronically through NFKC payment apps.
All proceeds from this Tire Drive will go directly toward the cost of removing and recycling the existing tire inventory currently located at the facility.
Tire Drive Collection Dates
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026 - NFKC Race Day (All Day)
📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026 (9am to 1pm)
📅 Sunday, July 5, 2026 (9am to 1pm)
Final Tire Cleanup & Recycling Pickup
♻️ Saturday, July 11, 2026
Volunteers will be needed to assist with loading (and reusing if you want!) tires for the recycler. Additional details will be provided as the cleanup date approaches.
Important Information
🔒 Access to the tire barn is now restricted and will remain closed except during the scheduled Tire Drive dates.
🚫 Tires may not be dropped off at the facility outside of the designated collection periods.
🏁 Kart racing tires only.
Tire Drive Rewards
🏆 Any racer, team, or family that recycles and pays for disposal of 100 tires or more will receive:
🎟️ One FREE entry to any remaining 2026 NFKC Local Championship race.
🏆 The racer, team, or family that recycles the most tires during the campaign will be crowned the inaugural NFKC Tire Drive Champion and receive:
🎟️ One FREE entry to the Florida Karting Championship - FLKC event at North Florida Kart Club, October 1-4, 2026 (entry fee only).
The North Florida Kart Club would like to thank A1A Tire Recycling, the Florida Karting Championship, and all of our members and racers for helping launch this important initiative.
Together, we are protecting our facility, supporting our racers, and ensuring a cleaner and more sustainable future for karting.
Additional details of the program will continue to be released in the near future.