Who was left holding the BAG ? This years free BONUS raffle at TBO consisted of a super cool Bell Helmets bag stuffed with a vintage Klotz oil can for display, a full bottle of Klotz oil for your kart, 2 REAR TBO shirts along with a can cooler and a assortment of decals and a tool box plaque. Theres...

The 2026 BIG ONE has concluded and aside from too much fun, too many laps, too much food, too many raffles, a few awards were handed out also. Once again we honored the karts and the people who have helped to preserve the early history of American karting and after some very tough choices the 2026 F...

The 25th annual running of THE BIG ONE presented by Rear Engine American Racers is now in the history books and we cannot Thank everyone enough who attended and showed your loyal support at this years event. The running of this years event marks not only the 25th anniversary of THE BIG ONE but it al...

Big shout out to all the hard working people out there on this day of recognition for all your efforts to keep this country prosperous.

Your efforts and ingenuity are greatly appreciated by us.

R.E.A.R.

Whats in the Bag ? What is in this cool vintage Bell Helmet bag is this years BONUS raffle prize for one lucky driver at this years running of THE BIG ONE. We are not going to tell you what all is in the bag but if you sign up as a driver for Sunday you are automatically eligible for what is inside ...

Ron, 10-62 is a good start on a twin. 10-68 on a single.

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In less then one month we will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of THE BIG ONE brought to you by Rear Engine American Racers in Fremont Ohio on Labor Day weekend so if you haven't made your plans to attend already you better get moving. From the massive swapmeet to the free raffles to the free da...

Peter, agreed. If your into early American kart Franks book is a must have.

Louie, got it right,

The 1 1/4" mounts were used on the J and K series American karts with the splined knock off rear axle.

A sleeve could be put in to drop it down to 1" though.

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IMG_20260606_123457969_HDR.jpg There on there way....sort of. If you are waiting to purchase a copy of Frank Weirs book Pioneering American Karts they are in the states but are currently tied up in customs. Once the book is released they will be going to Max-Torque where Jim Donavon will be handlin...