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Amateur karting championship · rounds in Riga
OpenKart: your start in the championship
20 seasons, more than 500 races and a community where rookies line up on the same grid as champions. OpenKart rounds are also held at Kartinga nams XL Rīga, and the best way to prepare is laps on this very track.
- Season 20
- Rookie class
- Juniors · Ladies · 95+
- LV · LT · EE
What is OpenKart
A championship for people with fuel in their veins
OpenKart is an amateur karting series with its own community, teams and overall standings. You don't need your own kart or licence: turn up, weigh in, then race practice, qualifying and the final. Rounds run on tracks in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, and one of its homes is XL Rīga, which also hosts the XL Rīga Junior Cup and the Joker Karting Challenge.
20.season in 2026
20rounds per season
500+races held
3countries on the calendar
Data: openkart.lv and Sportacentrs.com, 2026 season.
Classes
Everyone gets their own podium fight
Main
Championship
The season standings, where every round counts. Plus a team classification for those who race together.
First season
Rookies
A separate class for newcomers. You compete with others who are just starting out, but race on the same track as everyone.
Second chance
Challenge Cup
Another classification to fight for a place in the table and on the podium all season.
Young drivers
Juniors and XL Rīga Junior Cup
Young drivers get their own class. The XL Rīga Junior Cup runs on our track.
For ladies
Ladies class
Race alongside everyone, and your result also counts in the ladies' standings.
Weight class
95+
A class for heavier drivers, so the podium fight stays fair.
The organisers publish the exact rules for each class and the round calendar on openkart.lv.
How to enter
From the sofa to the starting grid
Your first round is easier than it sounds. Here's how it works.
Learn the track
Before the round, come and practise at XL Rīga. The lap printout shows which corner still has time in it.
Enter
Pick a round in the calendar on openkart.lv and fill in the entry form.
Pay online
The organisers ask you to pay entry and practice fees online before race day. That way you get more practice runs.
Race day
Registration, drivers' briefing, practice, qualifying and finals. The top three in each class step onto the podium.
Before the round
The fastest way to the podium starts in practice
OpenKart rounds are won by those who know the track by heart. At XL Rīga you can practise every day and compare your laps from session to session.
- Sodi RT8 petrol karts, the same platform raced in competition
- Every lap timed, printout after every session
- Indoor track, open every day in any weather
- For teams: book the private track and practise together
Practice on Sodi RT8
- 10 min€16
- 15 min€22
- 20 min€27
FAQ
OpenKart in Riga: answers
Can I race OpenKart without experience?
Yes. OpenKart is an amateur championship with its own rookie class. We recommend learning the track in practice before your first round so you know the braking points.
Do I need my own kart or a licence?
No. Rounds use the track's karts, and no licence is needed. Helmet and gear are on site.
How much does an OpenKart round cost?
Entry and practice fees depend on the round and are published in each round's entry form on openkart.lv. The organisers ask you to pay online before race day.
When is the next OpenKart round at XL Rīga?
The current calendar is published on openkart.lv. You can also ask about the next round on our track by phone: +371 27 545 555.
Are there races for kids and teens?
Yes. OpenKart has a junior class, and our track hosts the XL Rīga Junior Cup. Kids drive Sodi LR5 karts here from 125 cm.
Where are OpenKart rounds held in Riga?
At Kartinga nams XL Rīga, Ūdens iela 23, Pārdaugava. Indoor track 5 minutes from the Old Town, first hour of parking free.
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