Members-only perks
Welcome to the big leagues of minor league racing
Experience the thrill of the Hertz Gold Kart Series at Speed City, taking place during World Endurance Championship (WEC) race weekend at Circuit of the Americas.
From high-speed competition on the karting track to exclusive behind-the-scenes access, this event delivers an unforgettable day of racing excitement. Teams will compete for a trophy and enjoy a VIP tour of the Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA pit lane garage.
September 5, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CST
Speed City at Circuit of the Americas, Austin, TX
Your path to victory
EVENT FORMAT
3 hours of competitive kart racing in a format designed to mirror the WEC race taking place just a few hundred feet away.
TEAM STRUCTURE
4 teams of 18 randomly selected drivers will be led by Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA drivers.
RACE FORMAT
3 drivers from each team take to the track for a 15-minute stint at a time, with each stint followed by 5-minute breaks.
OPEN TRACK
After the race, there will be 3 hours of open-track driving. Time slots can be booked before or during the race by showing proof of Gold+ membership.
The spoils of victory
Entering gets you a chance to race, but we know you’re after that top spot on the podium. Victory is a prize all on its own, but we wouldn’t send you off the track empty-handed.
Winners of the race will get a first-place team trophy and an exclusive, VIP tour of the JOTA pit lane garage at COTA. You’ll get an inside look at how the team functions on race day and what it takes to keep the JOTA machine running lap after lap, race after race.
Go for gold
More things to know about the big race
Is the WEC race happening at the same time as this race?
To allow spectators to catch both the Hertz Gold Kart Series and Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA at the WEC, the races will be on different days.
Can I enter to be on a team with my friends/family?
All Hertz Gold Plus Rewards members can enter, but team drivers are chosen at random and we can’t guarantee anyone to be placed on the same team.
If I win a chance to race, will airfare and accommodation be provided?
To better execute our aim of giving local racing fans a chance to get in on the action, airfare and accommodation aren’t included with the chance to race.
How do I check in on race day?
On race day, racers will confirm their place in the lineup and collect their passes at the venue. Then, they’ll collect their gear, suit up, and receive safety training for a rundown of the rules and track layout. After that, there’s one last team huddle before the race – then it’s time to fire up the engines.
How can I participate if I don’t win a chance to race?
There are plenty of ways to have off-track fun at the Hertz Gold Kart Series, from team merch and the Hertz-wrapped kart photo zone to a tasty selection of gold-themed trackside snacks.
How much does it cost to race or spectate?
Entering for a chance to race, racing in the Gold Kart Series, and spectating the Gold Kart race are all completely FREE.
