K-Gene Racing

10/29/2026

One last picture before car was delivered! Not too bad with only four years of Racing. The JR era officially came to a close and wish the new owners good luck on their Racing endeavors.

10/28/2026

Not only did Karson dominate the final weekend of his Jr. Dragster career, but he went out on TOP! 🏆🔥

What a season and what a way to close out this chapter!

🏆 2 Points Championships Clinched
🏁 10 Wins Throughout the Season
🇺🇸 3x No Box Nationals Champion
🥉 #3 Spot on the Jr. Dragster Top 10 List

From the first race to the very last pass, this kid has put in the work, battled through the challenges, and proven what he’s capable of. To finish his Jr. Dragster career with championships, major wins, and a final weekend like that is something we will never forget.

Maxtyn Pavlock wins twice at the SWJDS Halloween Havoc to lead the DragChamp Jr. Racer Top 10 List, presented by Laris Motorsports Insurance.

10/27/2026

🏁 LOCKED, LOADED, AND READY FOR DELIVERY! 🏁

Karson’s championship-winning Jr. Dragster has officially sold! This will be the last time I ever prepare this Jr. for racing, and I’ll admit, it’s a little emotional knowing this chapter is officially coming to an end.

What an incredible journey it’s been! We’ve won countless races, brought home TWO POINTS CHAMPIONSHIPS, and made memories that will last a lifetime. Four seasons of hard work, late nights, early mornings, victories, heartbreaks, and friendships that have become family. ❤️🏆

Now, it’s time to pass the torch to a local teen who’s ready to learn the sport and hopefully experience the same success and excitement that Karson has had behind the wheel. I can’t wait to watch the next chapter of this car’s story unfold!

The Jr. is ready to go, just waiting on the spare motor to be repaired before delivery day.

It’s bittersweet closing this chapter. We’re incredibly proud of everything Karson accomplished in Jr. Dragster racing, but we’re also excited about what’s next. This isn’t the end of racing for us, just the beginning of a new chapter! 🏁🔥

2026 Karson went out on top. Two points championships. 10 wins this season. A lifetime of memories. One unforgettable Jr. Dragster career.

Now, let’s see what next season brings! Karson is undefeated in his S-10 truck so far.💪🏆

10/26/2026

10/25/2026

🏁🏆 WHAT A WAY TO END THE 2026 SEASON! THREE WINS IN ONE DAY! 🏆🏁

Last night at 12:50 AM, Karson wrapped up the TRG Motorsports 7.90 Index Points Race in 1st place! But that was just the beginning of an unforgettable night. Video is from live stream, few things were wrong but love the excitement.

Karson pulled off something truly special. He doubled up and won his FINAL Junior Dragster race on his FINAL Junior Dragster pass EVER! 😭🏁 Then he climbed into his S-10 and went on to win the 7.0 class!

THAT’S A TRIFECTA! THREE WINS IN ONE DAY! 🏆🏆🏆

This kid has had one heck of a season, and I couldn’t be prouder. He couldn’t have written a better ending to his Junior Dragster career. Four seasons of hard work, dedication, friendships, lessons learned, and memories that will last a lifetime and he walked away from it all on TOP! 👊

We’ve found a buyer for his Junior Dragster, and we can’t wait to see her make her own statement on the track, just as Karson did. It’s bittersweet to close this chapter, but we know there are more adventures ahead.

From the first pass to the very last, this journey has been one we will cherish forever. Thank you to everyone who has been part of Karson’s racing journey and helped make these years so special. You know who you are, and we are forever grateful! ❤️

THAT’S A WRAP ON THE 2026 SEASON! 🎬🏁

Junior Dragster career: COMPLETE. ✅
Final pass: A WIN. 🏆
Three wins in one day: UNREAL. 🔥

So proud of you, Karson. You didn’t just finish your Junior Dragster career — you finished it on TOP! ❤️🏁

10/24/2026

It’s 2:05 AM… no, we’re not out partying! 😂🏁 But NOW we have an excuse to celebrate! 🎉

WE GOT IT DONE! 💪🏆 Karson has officially won the 7.90 Index Heads Up CHAMPIONSHIP (if nobody else shows up). We made it through his final day of Junior Dragster racing! What a ride these past four seasons have been!

Now it’s time to get a few hours of sleep because when the sun comes up, we’re back at the track with one more mission… WIN the final race! 🏆🔥

One last day. One last shot. Let’s finish this chapter the right way! 💯 One chapter ends and another begins.

Karson is running his truck as well in Heads Up 7.0 Class

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10/22/2026

🏁 THE TIME IS HERE… KARSON’S FINAL JUNIOR DRAGSTER RACE EVER! 🏁

It’s hard to believe this Friday and Saturday is almost here. Four seasons of Junior Dragster racing have brought us so many memories, lessons, friendships, and accomplishments. Now, it’s time for one final weekend in the Jr. Dragster.

Over these last four years, we’ve learned so much, not just about racing, but about the amazing people who make this racing community so special. We’ve met people who have become lifelong friends and feel more like family.

THANK YOU! ❤️ To everyone who has ever lent us a hand, let us borrow a part, sold us a part, offered advice, helped us in the pits, or supported us along the way. We appreciate every single one of you more than you know. Racing is about so much more than what happens on the track, and we’re forever grateful for the people who have been part of our journey.

🏆 Will Karson bring home his second points championship this year? We’re excited to see how this final chapter plays out! One last weekend, one last shot, and a whole lot of memories to make.

After Saturday, we will officially be selling our ENTIRE JUNIOR DRAGSTER RACE TEAM PROGRAM as we move on to the next chapter. It’s time to step into the big car world, learn a whole new class, and dive into a new world of motors and racing. There’s a lot to learn, but we’re ready for the challenge!

As a dad, I couldn’t be prouder of how far Karson has come over these four years. Watching him grow, learn, overcome challenges, and develop as a driver has been an incredible journey. These years have flown by, and we wouldn’t trade the memories for anything.

🔥 COME ON OUT & WATCH KARSON MAKE HIS FINAL JUNIOR DRAGSTER PASSES! 🔥

📍 World Wide Technology Raceway

🏁 Friday

* Gates open at 3:00 PM
* Racing starts at 6:00 PM

🏁 Saturday

* Gates open at 8:00 AM
* Racing starts at 10:00 AM

Let’s make this final Junior Dragster weekend one to remember! Come cheer Karson on, enjoy the racing, and help us close out an incredible four-season chapter the right way.

Four seasons. Countless memories. Lifelong friendships. One last ride. ❤️🏁

10/18/2026

🏁 WHAT A GREAT RACE DAY YESTERDAY! 🏁

Your Jr Lighting Track Champion! Karson took his S-10 to the track for its first-ever race with the replacement front end and absolutely ZERO data to work with. We single-entered the $3K No Box race, and what a debut it turned out to be!

Three rounds. Three wins. ZERO losses. 🔥

Time Run: Things started off rough. During the burnout, the truck got stuck in high gear. Karson thought he had it fixed before pulling up to the tree, but as soon as he launched, the truck stayed in high gear again. He had to lift, resulting in an 8.47-second pass in the 1/8 mile. Good new! Truck went straight 😃

After some troubleshooting, we discovered the Powerglide spring was too tight, keeping the transmission in high gear. Did some adjustments and Matt Nolan giving advice and pep talk to Karson, he was ready for first round. With no clean time run to go off of, we had to pick a random dial-in. Knowing this truck had run in the low 7s, we took a shot with a 7.05 dial-in and hoped for the best!

Round 1: 💥
Karson pulled up, and this time the burnout and launch were perfect! His opponent went red with a -0.065 reaction time, handing Karson his first-ever truck race and round win! Karson never lifted and ripped off a 6.85-second pass in the 1/8 mile! His FIRST-EVER 6-second pass! 🔥

Round 2: 🏁
Karson lined up against another S-10 and cut an impressive 0.018 reaction time against his opponent’s 0.045. He did a little pedaling at the finish line and took home his second round win with a 7.88 on a 7.87 dial-in! That’s how you race the number!

Round 3: 💪
Next up was a 5-second car! Karson’s opponent went red with a -0.041 reaction time, giving Karson another win and punching his ticket into the SEMIFINALS of No Box! To make it even better, the truck ran another personal best at 6.81 seconds in the 1/8 mile! 🚀

Unfortunately, after about another 20 minutes, a car made a pass and spilled oil all the way down the track. After assessing the situation, officials made the decision to cancel the race and split the remaining purse. Track needed scrapped and prepped. With Sun going down and track temps, it would be to dangerous to continue.

Karson still walked away with $420 from the $3,000 race, three round wins, two new personal-best passes, and a truck that is getting quicker with every trip down the track!

Technically, Karson never lost a round or a race in his first time out with the truck! 🏆 😂

We still have plenty to learn about this S-10, but the truck is running well, and Karson is getting more comfortable behind the wheel every pass.

Not a bad debut for a truck we’re still figuring out! 😎🔥