Member Benefits
Liaison- KIC acts as a liaison between its members and kart sanctioning associations.
Website / Newsletter— KIC’s website provides our members with online visibility to improve their image and promote their website. Teh KIC’s website is highly visited by karters and karting parents throughout the united states. As a member your company’s profile will be searchable by the various major search engines and ultimately drive more traffic to your site. KIC’s online newsletter bring you news from the karting industry, helpful business-related articles and much more, all in a timely manner.
Advertising— Another advantage to KIC members is the opportunity to participate in their national advertising campaign. This program allows a company to include its literature in the karting information packet that is sent to those who respond to numerous ads that KIC runs from time to time in automotive and motorsports-related publications.
Trade shows— The Karting Industry Council participates in a number of trade shows promoting the sport of kart racing. By being a member, a company is also exhibiting in the sense that its literature is displayed for distribution in the colorful KIC booth. Another member benefit, which alone is worth the cost of membership.
Video— KIC has again produced an exciting 8-minute promotional video titled “Introduction to the Exciting World of Karting”. This video is ideal for karting dealers (available in loop form for in-store or trade show promotion) to help educate potential customers. A copy of the video is sent to new members and is available for bulk purchase. A one-hour loop tape for trade show promotion. (To order, see Promotion Products on this site.)
Meetings— KIC holds quarterly board meetings at various locations around the USA. In addition, an annual membership meeting is usually held during on of the annual major karting shows.
Annual Membership Dues— Only $250. Lloyd Milliken, past president and founding member once said, “Remember it doesn’t cost to belong to an association, it pays!”. With that in mind, you are invited to join the karting industry’s trade association, KIC — the Karting Industry Council. Become a member.
