Brand Profile

Margay Racing

Founded in 1964, Margay Racing is the leading US manufacturer of racing karts and accessories. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Margay has a long history of innovation in American karting and is known for building durable, competitive chassis specifically designed for US racing conditions.

Origin

United States

Parent Company

Margay Racing, LLC

Founded

1964

US Distribution

Direct from manufacturer + dealer network

Chassis Models

Wildcat (Kid Kart)

American-made kid kart chassis

Class: Kid Kart

New Price: $2,200-2,600

Tubing: Small diameter

Wheelbase: Short

Engine Classes: Comer C50, IAME Gazelle

Brava 60

Cadet chassis optimized for LO206 racing

Class: Cadet

New Price: $3,200-3,600

Tubing: 28mm

Wheelbase: 950mm

Engine Classes: LO206

Brava 206

Purpose-built LO206 racing chassis

Class: Junior/Senior

New Price: $3,800-4,200

Tubing: 30mm

Wheelbase: 1040mm

Engine Classes: LO206

Brava 100

Chassis optimized for 100cc 2-stroke engines

Class: Junior/Senior

New Price: $4,200-4,600

Tubing: 30mm

Wheelbase: 1040mm

Engine Classes: KA100, Yamaha KT100

Brava 125

125cc TaG racing chassis

Class: Junior/Senior

New Price: $4,400-4,800

Tubing: 30mm

Wheelbase: 1040mm

Engine Classes: X30, Rotax Max

Ignite K2

Advanced cadet chassis with adjustable features

Class: Cadet

New Price: $3,600-4,000

Tubing: 28mm/32mm multi-alloy

Wheelbase: 41.25 inches

Engine Classes: LO206

Ignite K3/206

Four-cycle racing chassis with advanced features

Class: Junior/Senior

New Price: $4,000-4,400

Tubing: 28mm/32mm multi-alloy

Wheelbase: 41.25 inches

Engine Classes: LO206

Ignite K3/100

Two-cycle racing chassis with premium features

Class: Junior/Senior

New Price: $4,200-4,600

Tubing: 28mm/32mm multi-alloy

Wheelbase: 41.25 inches

Engine Classes: KA100, Yamaha KT100

X2

High-performance chassis for shifter and TaG racing

Class: Shifter/TaG

New Price: $4,800-5,400

Tubing: 30mm/32mm

Wheelbase: 1040mm

Engine Classes: Stock Honda, KZ, X30

Pros

  • American-made quality and support
  • Designed specifically for US racing conditions
  • Excellent customer service and factory support
  • Competitive pricing vs European brands
  • Wide dealer network across USA
  • Strong in regional and club racing
  • Good parts availability

Cons

  • Less prestigious than European brands
  • Limited presence in top-tier international racing
  • Smaller racing community vs major brands
  • May not have latest European innovations

Typical Used Pricing

Kid Kart

$1,000-1,600

Cadet Chassis

$1,400-2,400

Junior Senior Chassis

$1,800-3,200

Shifter Chassis

$2,200-4,000

Complete Cadet Kart

$2,800-4,400

Complete Junior Senior Kart

$3,400-5,600

Compatible Classes

Where To Race

  • WKA Manufacturer's Cup
  • SKUSA regional events
  • Local club racing throughout USA
  • Regional championships
  • Margay-specific race series

US Dealers