What Kartek Off-Road does

Kartek Off-Road is a privately held, specialty retailer of off-road racing parts and accessories, headquartered at a 23,000 square foot combined warehouse and showroom in Corona, California. The company self-describes as the largest off-road racing parts-specific retail store in California, serving professional and amateur off-road racers who build and maintain competition vehicles including buggies, trophy trucks, UTVs, and off-road motorcycles. The product catalog spans dozens of categories — suspension, fuel systems, brakes, drivetrain, electrical, body panels, safety equipment, fittings, hoses, engine parts, cooling, intake/exhaust, lighting, radios/intercoms, tires and wheels, tools, and chemicals — sourced from a deep roster of tier-one racing brands (Fox Shocks, Aeromotive, Tilton, MOMO Italy, Autometer, Fragola, Method Race Wheels, Total Chaos, MPI Max Papis, Jimco Racing, Bilstein, Winters Performance, FK/Aurora/NHB bearings).

The business runs a product-led, e-commerce-first go-to-market motion anchored by the kartek.com storefront, supplemented by a physical showroom where customers can inspect parts in person, and two specialized phone sales departments (Buggy at 951.737.7223, Truck at 951.737.2999) that provide consultative selling for technically complex components. The technology stack is a conventional e-commerce platform — no developer API, no mobile app, no SDK, and no documented AI or machine-learning capabilities — with standard retail features such as stock-count indicators, a wish list, customer accounts, order status tracking, and a broad payment rail including credit cards, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, and wire transfer.

Revenue is generated through one-time, unit-priced retail sales of predominantly third-party branded components, plus at least one proprietary private-label SKU (the Kartek Off-Road Bench Vice Soft Jaws for King, Fox, or Sway-A-Way shock shafts at $47.99). The company is multi-channel, maintaining active profiles on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and Google Business Profile, distributing new-product information via RSS, and has been recognized as a Google Top Quality Store. The available source data contains no evidence of external funding, mergers and acquisitions, parent-company ownership, public listing, leadership changes, or regulatory actions, and no financial figures are disclosed.

Name

Kartek Off-Road

Legal name

Kartek Off-Road

Website

https://kartek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kartek Off-Road is a privately held specialty off-road racing parts retailer based in Corona, California, operating a 23,000 square foot combined warehouse and showroom alongside the kartek.com e-commerce site to sell branded racing components to off-road racers building buggies, trucks, UTVs, and motorcycles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Off-Road Racing Parts Retail

NAICS

Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133)

SIC

Retail-Auto & Home Supply Stores (5531), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Off-Road & MX Gear Retail (Dirt Bike/Motocross/Enduro) (CRAMANAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Performance, racing & tuning parts distribution (CRAOANAH)

Keywords

• Off-road racing parts
• Motorsport components
• Automotive aftermarket
• Trophy truck parts
• UTV buggy parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Corona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Off-road racing parts retail sales: Direct retail sales of off-road racing parts, accessories, and components through e-commerce website and physical showroom. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions at retail prices. The company stocks and sells a wide variety of parts from multiple manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kartek Off-Road is a multi-brand off-road racing parts retailer selling parts, accessories, and components for buggies, trophy trucks, UTVs, motorcycles, and other off-road vehicles through an e-commerce website and a 23,000 sq ft warehouse and showroom. The catalog spans brakes, suspension, fuel systems, drivetrain, safety gear, fabrication supplies, electrical components, and vehicle-specific lines for Chevy/GM, Ford, Dodge, Jeep, Toyota, and Nissan, supplemented by a small line of proprietary Kartek-branded items.

Product overview

Kartek Off-Road is a specialized off-road racing parts retailer operating from a combined 23,000 square foot warehouse and showroom in Corona, California. The company offers a comprehensive catalog of off-road racing parts and accessories across diverse categories including Tilton brake and clutch systems, Aeromotive fuel systems, Fox shock replacement parts, Jimco Racing weld-on components, rod ends and uniballs, Bilstein suspension, and Winters Performance transmission components. The product portfolio serves multiple vehicle platforms (buggies, trucks, UTVs, motorcycles) and covers vehicle-specific needs for Chevy/GM, Ford, Dodge, Jeep, Toyota, and Nissan. Kartek also offers private-label products including proprietary bench vice soft jaws for shock maintenance. The business operates as a traditional e-commerce retail store without API access, focusing on physical parts distribution rather than digital platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Off-Road Racing Parts and Accessories Catalog Comprehensive multi-category catalog of off-road racing parts and accessories covering suspension, fuel systems, brakes, drivetrain, electrical, body panels, fabrication supplies, safety equipment, and vehicle-specific lines (Chevy/GM, Ford, Dodge, Jeep, Toyota, Nissan) for buggies, trophy trucks, UTVs, and motorcycles. Sold retail through kartek.com and the Corona, CA showroom.
• Tilton Brake and Controls Tilton Racing master cylinders, clutch pedals, oil cooler pumps, starters, clutch disc packs, and floater plates for high-performance off-road braking and clutch systems.
• Aeromotive Fuel Systems Aeromotive high-performance fuel pumps, regulators, filters, and related fuel system components ranging from 600HP to 2600HP capacity for racing applications, priced from $162.50 to $1,132.13.
• Rod Ends, Heims, and Uniballs FK Bearing, Aurora Bearing, and NHB rod ends, heim joints, and uniball spherical bearings with protective rubber dust boots in various sizes for suspension and steering assemblies.
• Kartek Off-Road Bench Vice Soft Jaws Kartek's own-brand soft jaws designed to fit King, Fox, or Sway-A-Way 5/8", 3/4", or 7/8" shock shafts to protect shaft finishes during bench vice clamping, priced at $47.99.
• Fox Shocks Replacement Parts Replacement Schrader air valve stems, valve cores, and air valve pellets for Fox shocks, including models for Ford Raptor, general 1/8" NPT applications, and 10-24 thread configurations, with individual pricing such as $3.00 per valve stem and $2.00 per valve core.
• Suspension Components Bilstein shocks, suspension lifts, coil-over kits, and related hardware for various truck and off-road vehicle applications.
• Drivetrain and Transmission Parts Winters Performance shifters, gate plates, transmission components, and related drivetrain parts for racing applications.
• Safety Equipment Off-road mini quick-release seat belt harness latches, window net assemblies, fire extinguishers, and racing safety gear.
• Jimco Racing Weld-On Components 4130 Chromoly weld-on tabs from Jimco Racing designed for AN-3, AN-4, AN-6, and AN-8 stainless steel braided brake hose installations in race vehicles, priced from $1.25 per tab.
• Gift Certificates Store gift certificates listed as a distinct category on kartek.com that customers can purchase and redeem against the off-road racing parts catalog.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• MOMO ItalyminorOthersMOMO Italy is a featured brand partner whose driving passion products including steering wheels are sold through Kartek Off-Road. Multiple banner placements on the homepage indicate a prominent supplier relationship.
• TiltonminorOthersTilton Racing products including brake controls, clutches, starters, and transmission oil cooler pumps are sold through Kartek Off-Road. Dedicated product category page exists.
• AeromotiveminorOthersAeromotive fuel systems including fuel pumps ranging from $162.50 to $1,132.13 are sold through Kartek Off-Road. Dedicated product category page exists.
• AutometerminorOthersAutometer gauges and instrumentation products are featured and sold through Kartek Off-Road. Multiple banner placements on homepage.
• FragolaminorOthersFragola hoses and fittings are featured products sold through Kartek Off-Road with homepage banner placement.
• Method Race WheelsminorOthersMethod Race Wheels Class 10 products are featured and sold through Kartek Off-Road.
• Total ChaosminorOthersTotal Chaos suspension products are featured and sold through Kartek Off-Road with homepage banner placement.
• Fox ShocksminorOthersFox Shocks replacement parts including valve stems, valve cores, and air valve pellets are sold through Kartek Off-Road. Multiple featured products from Fox on homepage.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Summit Racing Equipment: The dominant US mail-order and online retailer of performance and racing parts across cars, trucks, and off-road vehicles. Directly comparable to Kartek as a multi-brand racing/off-road parts retailer with both catalog and online sales, though at much greater scale and broader category coverage.
• Turn5 (RealTruck / AmericanTrucks): Specialty e-commerce retailer of aftermarket truck and off-road parts and accessories (RealTruck, AmericanTrucks). Comparable to Kartek in serving the truck/off-road enthusiast with curated performance brands, but with a stronger digital/owned-brand platform and larger catalog.
• Quadratec: Long-standing specialty retailer of Jeep and off-road parts and accessories operating online and via catalogs. Highly comparable as a single-niche, expertise-led off-road parts retailer with a strong enthusiast brand and broad SKU coverage, though focused specifically on Jeep.
• 4Wheel Parts: Multi-channel retailer of off-road, 4x4, and truck parts and accessories, combining physical stores with an online storefront. Directly comparable to Kartek's hybrid warehouse/showroom model and off-road focus, with broader geographic footprint.
• Morris 4x4 Center: Online and brick-and-mortar retailer specializing in Jeep and 4x4 off-road parts. Comparable to Kartek as a specialty off-road retailer serving enthusiast and racer customers with curated brand selection and technical expertise.
• CARiD: Online automotive parts and accessories superstore with deep coverage of performance, off-road, and racing categories. Comparable to Kartek in product breadth across racing/performance parts, with a much larger catalog and broader vehicle coverage.
• Vivid Racing: Specialty e-commerce retailer of performance and off-road parts, wheels, and accessories, with installation facilities. Directly comparable to Kartek in serving the off-road/performance enthusiast market with curated brands and an online-plus-physical model.
• Rocky Mountain ATV MC: Large online and mail-order retailer of parts and gear for off-road motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. Comparable to Kartek as a specialty off-road retailer with deep category coverage in UTV and motorcycle parts, though at significantly greater scale.

Broad incumbents

• Baja Designs: Manufacturer and direct-to-consumer seller of premium off-road lighting and racing accessories. Overlaps with Kartek's category coverage (off-road accessories) and serves the same off-road racing customer, but operates as a brand owner rather than a multi-brand retailer.
• Amazon (Automotive Parts Category): Mass-market e-commerce platform with a substantial automotive parts and accessories category, including off-road and racing SKUs. Represents the structural competitive backdrop for Kartek's e-commerce channel — broad catalog, fast fulfillment, and aggressive pricing on commoditized parts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KartekOffroad
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/kartekoffroadparts
• Facebookfacebook.com/kartekoffroadparts
• Instagraminstagram.com/kartek_off_road
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kartek

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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