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With over 5 years of experience in the Indoor Karting industry, Mike has been able to learn many of the fundamental do’s and dont's that come along with opening, and running an indoor kart track. Not only can he help by passing this information on to the prospecting owner, he can also share his expertise in forming and running a successful championship series (league) at your facility.

As a Race Director, Mike was able to build a Championship Indoor Karting series from the ground up, running it with a formal integrity that rivals a professional series, while not losing site of the fun factor. With drivers moving on from that series to succeed at the international level, as well as the outdoor karting market, showing the legitimacy of the series, and the caliber of drivers coming out of it. An integral part of a successful indoor track, Mike can help design a custom league for your facility, utilize all it’s strengths while doing it. That said, he can also take a faltering series, and help bring it back to it’s former self, and beyond.

Mike has been teaching people how to drive karts almost as long as he has been driving them himself. Never teaching each person the same, Mike molds his lessons to each driver, building on their strengths, and improving upon their weaknesses. Teaching anything from fundamental basics, to advanced race craft; Mike can help any driver improve on where they are now, no matter the age or experience.

Working at an indoor facility, Mike has designed many tracks, and in the process has learned what is and isn’t a good idea. Also, he has learned ways of achieving a fun track to drive, while also providing an integral part to any track: the ability to pass. All the while never losing site of the most important thing: safety. Whether you are looking to build a new facility and need design ideas, or want to try something new at your existing venue, he is able to provide a unique layout to your operation.

First and foremost, Mike is a driver. With several championships under his belt, and experience learning new tracks quickly, Mike can provide a little extra strength in many different ways. From driving to race strategy, coaching to preparation, Mike can help a team achieve their goals, and help boost there chances at the top step of the podium.

Have some experience racing indoors? Want to see what the next level is like? Smith Racing Development can help put you in the seat of an 17hp outdoor racing kart, in a track day format, driving school, or even a full race event. Limited availability.