PHOENIX, AZ —
FZ Shifter is proud to announce that the
FZ Shifter platform has been named the Title Class Sponsor of the
Route 66 Sprint Series for the 2026 season. This partnership headlines notable expansion that includes the
Texas Karting League (TKL) and the
Music City Kartplex, alongside continued championship presence in the
RMC Trophy Series, Pro Kart Challenge, and AMP Series.
As the title class sponsor of
Route 66, FZ Shifter is doubling down on its mission to make high-performance shifter racing accessible and built to last. To ensure every driver has the "factory feel," a dedicated FZ Shifter representative will be on-site at
Route 66 as well as all partnered series. From technical troubleshooting to immediate parts availability, FZ pilots will have direct support at each event, ensuring their focus remains where it belongs: on the track.
"Joining the
Route 66 program is a testament to our belief in this community," said Justin Stefani. "We aren’t selling engines; we are revitalizing the shifter kart ecosystem. By providing a long-lasting engine platform and putting a factory trained representative within these series will allow us to evolve the program, we’re giving drivers, teams, and businesses the stability they need to keep shifting gears for years to come.”
Current 2026 Series & Track Integrations:
● RMC Trophy Series: National
● Route 66 Sprint Series (Title Class Sponsor): Midwest Region
● Texas Karting League (TKL): Texas Region -
● Music City Kartplex: Southeast Region
● Pro Kart Challenge & AMP Series: Southwest Region
Unbeatable Promotions & Factory Support
To celebrate this expansion, FZ Shifter is launching a series of exclusive incentives available at “Register and Race” incentives, Trade-In, Lease Incentives, and more. The time is now to start shifting gears and taking the next step on your karting journey!
About FZ Shifter:
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, FZ Shifter is an American company dedicated to providing high-quality, cost-effective shifter kart engine platforms. Partnering with Yamaha Motor Co., FZ Shifter offers a scalable journey from the FZ65 cadet program to the FZ125 Senior division. With a focus on "More Shift, Less Spend," FZ Shifter combines robust power with simplified ownership to serve the next generation of motorsports talent.
