We can not help but to again, THANK all of the participants from the donators to the drivers, photographers, track workers, spectators and everyone else we may have missed for making THE BIG ONE the huge success that it is. Heres to running them the way they used to run them next year at THE BIG ONE...

Robert, your 'facts' have no influence on the Guidelines considerations becasue the Guidelines are based on O.E.M. product designs not repops. We allow your repops because they duplicate the originals fairly close and for no other reason. Steve, good point about a 'fixed' bolt on wheel on a stepped ...

Steve, Robron, S.A.E. and Blackhawk were a few that come to mind that were still produced in the 70's. We have to agree with your assessment of what honestly is of historical value. It seems the cookie cutter designs that came out the 70's, 80's, 90's, are just that, same old same old. Upon furter d...

David, History starts at the beginning so for this reason alone the early karts will always be hot topic and since R.E.A.R. is a important part of the preservation of Americas early karting heritage some form of 'The Movement' will always be carried on. In answer to your comment about raising the li...

There is a kart listed on Ebay #200158267852 that the seller lists as a 1973 and legal for participation at THE BIG ONE presented by Rear Engine American Racers. The R.E.A.R. Guidelines clearly specify 1972 NOT 1973 as the break off date for participating equipment so this kart is in fact NOT legal ...

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This year Rear Engine American Racers was honored to not only present The Fantastic '4' kart show winners but also 2 special raffle winners as well. The owners of four outstanding examples of the machines that were run in the 60's were each presented with the prestigious 'BIGGIE' in honor of their d...

Rear Engine American Racers would like to personally THANK each and everyone of you who attended the 2007 running of THE BIG ONE. This years edition was without a doubt the safest most fun and relaxed event to date and it was because of you, the American rear engine karting enthusiasts. You truley s...

We will be starting to move in and set up for THE BIG ONE Friday August 31st. at around 11:00 am. We will also start allowing for our guest to enter the grounds at this time. However, do not attempt to enter the pit area early and start unloading at your convience. We ask that if you move in on Frid...