The Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) SuperNationals was inaugurated in November 1997. While 1997 is recognized as the official start of the SuperNationals, the event evolved from a prior race organized by
shifter kart enthusiast JR Clasen. The inaugural event was held at Race Kart City Raceway, later known as the Las Vegas Karting Center, and attracted over 180 entries across multiple categories.
Alex Barron emerged as the winner of the highly competitive 125cc Moto class, one of the event’s premier divisions. The SuperNationals are now hosted at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where SKUSA signed a three-year agreement to host the event through 2025. The SKUSA SuperNationals has grown into an internationally recognized event, attracting top karting talent and professional drivers from various disciplines,
Max Verstappen (2012),
Sergio Pérez (2016),
Charles Leclerc (2012),
George Russell (2011),
Lance Stroll (2012), and
Logan Sargeant (2011). • Other notable entrants:
Will Power (2022),
Sébastien Bourdais (2013),
Dan Wheldon (2009),
Alexander Rossi (2016), and
Josef Newgarden (2021). The 2023 edition featured over 500 competitors across seven categories. SKUSA SuperNationals XXVII, the 2024 edition, featured over in cash prizes. == Winners ==