About this event
2023 Cheesehead Challenge
The Cheesehead Challenge is the Wisconsin State Karting Championship. Do you have what it takes to be the Wisconsin state champion and take home the championship belt? Come prove it!
Rounds 1 & 2: 7/1 and 7/2 at Briggs & Stratton Motorplex at Road America
Rounds 3 & 4: 8/5 and 8/6 at Mill-Rite Raceway, home of Badger Kart Club
New tire rules for 2023: 2-cycle classes run new or used MG Red tires. 4-cycle classes run new or used MG Orange tires.
Registration Fee: $100 per class per day
Early registration special! Register for all 4 rounds before Round 1 starts and get all four rounds for $350!
See you at the track!
Event requirements
Karts must pass safety inspection on race day.
Helmets must be full-faced with Snell 2010 or certain SFI ratings. Snell 2005 helmets expired 12/20/2016 - Snell 2010 or later are required for the 2017 season.
BKC follows the WKA helmet certification policy.
Tires: The Cheesehead Challenge uses MG Tires as their spec tire. 2-cycle classes us the MG SH, HZ, or HZi "Red" tire. 4-cycle classes use the MG RL1 or VK "Orange" tire.
Bodywork: In 2-cycle classes, CIK-style bodywork and a push-back front bumper are required. In 4-cycle classes, CIK-style bodywork is required.
For other details, please see the rules posted on our website http://www.cheesehead-challenge.com (opens in a new window).
Classes for this event:
Briggs 206 Sportsman
Age 7-12, 260lbs., MG Orange tires, Briggs 206 w/ Green Slide
Mini Swift
Age 8-12, 250lbs., MG Red tires, IAME Mini Swift
Briggs 206 Junior
Age 12-15, 320lbs., MG Orange tires, Briggs 206 w/ Yellow Slide
IAME 100 Junior
Age 15+, 320 lbs., MG Red tires, IAME KA100
TaG 100 Senior
Age 15+, 360 lbs., MG Red tires, IAME KA100 or Vortek ROK VLR
TaG 100 Masters
Age 15+, 380 lbs., MG Red tires, IAME KA100 or Vortek ROK VLR
Briggs 206 Senior Medium
Age 15+, 360lbs., MG Orange tires, Briggs 206
