Burris Racing

What Burris Racing does

Burris Racing is a privately held, family-owned American manufacturer and distributor of competition karting products, established in 1976 by Mike Burris in Santa Ana, California, with roots dating to 1958 when Burris began fabricating parts for his own racing kart. The company operates from a 13,000 sq ft warehouse in Huntington Beach, California, and designs, subcontract-manufactures, inspects, packages, and distributes a portfolio of karting components including tires (slicks and treaded compounds across multiple sizes), ceramic hybrid engine bearings, Yamaha KT-100 piston kits with proprietary ring-location and high-silicon alloy designs, engine mounts and jackshafts, wheels and hubs, starters, oils and lubricants, sprockets and chain, and supporting apparel and vintage parts. Burris sells directly to consumers worldwide through burrisracing.com (flat-rate shipping within the US lower 48; international orders quoted by email) and to over 200 distributors globally, and holds exclusive tire supply contracts with the largest number of karting tracks and series each year.

The business model is straightforward DTC e-commerce plus wholesale distribution at unit-level fixed pricing, with no subscription, software, or service recurring component. Products span price points from approximately $0.33 (hex nuts) to $305.50 (engine blocks), with mid-range wheels at $130-$165. Burris differentiates through proprietary product designs, Made-in-USA manufacturing, and durability claims (e.g., tires that survive multiple heat cycles, ceramic hybrid bearings with ~5% lower friction and ~25% higher speed rating than steel ball bearings). Marketing channels are limited to the company website (with Tech Center, FAQs, and blog), organic social (Instagram and Facebook), email newsletters via Mailpoet, and SEO. The company has no API, no mobile app, no institutional funding, and no public listing.

Customer segments comprise individual kart racing enthusiasts and competitors, professional engine builders and mechanics, and karting tracks and series (B2B exclusive tire contracts). The company is small, with approximately five to seven known personnel including founder Mike Burris, his son Kurt Burris, and other team members, reflecting the lean operating structure typical of a niche specialty manufacturer.

Name

Burris Racing

Legal name

Burris Racing

Website

https://burrisracing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Burris Racing is a family-owned American manufacturer and distributor of competition karting products (tires, ceramic hybrid bearings, pistons, mounts, wheels) founded in 1976, selling DTC via burrisracing.com and through 200+ global distributors to racers, engine builders, and karting tracks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Racing Kart Components

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920), Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423910)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Go-Kart & Recreational Kart Manufacturing (IMACAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Kart racing tires
• Karting engine parts
• Ceramic hybrid bearings
• Racing kart components
• Competition karting products

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntington Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Burris Racing generates revenue through direct e-commerce sales of karting products including tires, wheels, bearings, engine parts, mounts, and accessories. Products are sold as one-time purchases with no subscription component. They also sell to over 200 distributors worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Burris Racing designs and distributes competition karting products including American-made kart tires, ceramic hybrid engine bearings, engine parts (pistons, rings, gaskets), engine mounts and jackshafts, wheels and hubs, starters, oils and lubricants, sprockets and chain, and branded apparel. Products are specified by Burris and manufactured by subcontractors, then inspected, packaged, and shipped from the Huntington Beach, CA warehouse to racers and over 200 distributors worldwide.

Product overview

Burris Racing is a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality competition karting products, primarily serving the kart racing industry. The company operates as a product portfolio of racing components rather than a unified software platform. The product lineup centers on Burris-branded tires (available in numerous sizes for sprint and speedway karting), engine parts (including the Burris KT-100 52mm Yamaha piston kit and Yamaha YF200 R1 engine kits), ceramic hybrid bearings for performance optimization, and comprehensive engine mounting solutions. Supporting product lines include Burco clutch parts for vintage applications, RLV sprockets and chain products, wheel hubs and Van-K wheels, starters, oils and lubricants, and branded apparel. The company emphasizes American manufacturing and distributes to over 200 Burris distributors worldwide from their Huntington Beach, CA facility. The business model is purely e-commerce with no API offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tires & Maintenance Tools Racing kart tires in multiple sizes (slicks, treaded, and Onewheel) for sprint and speedway karting, along with tire maintenance tools. Designed for kart racers seeking durable, heat-cycle-resistant competition tires.
• Wheels & Hubs Wheel hubs in American and International patterns, Van-K brand wheels including P-Zero Machined and Silver Wheel options, QRC Bead Lock Wheels, and various wheel diameters (6- and 8-inch) for kart racing applications.
• Starters Self-contained and heavy-duty starters for kart engines, including replacement parts.
• Ceramic Hybrid Bearings Ceramic hybrid bearings for Onewheel applications, rear axle bearings for kart and quarter midget, front wheel and hub bearings, and engine bearings. Marketed with approximately 5% lower friction and 25% higher speed rating versus steel ball bearings.
• Mounts & Jackshafts Complete engine mount kits for 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines, chassis plates, engine adaptor plates, 3rd bearing supports, mount replacement parts, and jackshaft assemblies with replacement parts.
• Engine Parts Comprehensive engine parts line including pushrods, MLS head gaskets, 2-cycle pistons and rings (Yamaha KT100, IAME 100cc), 4-cycle pistons and rings (Briggs OHV, Flathead), Yamaha YF200 R1 engine kits and components, Tillotson carbs and parts, Mikuni fuel pumps, Clone 4-cycle parts, HPV/KPV dykes rings, and K78/Corsair dykes rings.
• Burco Clutch Parts Vintage Burco clutch drums, clutch shoes, clutch cover gaskets, and replacement bushings for classic kart engines.
• Oils & Lubricants Burris 2-cycle oil and Maxima fuel pumps (DF44 rated 17 liters/hour, DF52 rated 35 liters/hour) and related maintenance products.
• Apparel & Promotional Items Burris Racing branded merchandise including pullover hoodies, winter jackets, hats, t-shirts, decals, and banners.
• RLV Sprockets & Chain RLV brand #35 split sprockets (53T–75T), #219 chain components, chain breakers, and Xtreme chain products marketed as 10% lighter than imports with tensile strength exceeding 2,300 psi.
• Quarter Midget Gearbox Quarter midget gearboxes and replacement sprockets for quarter midget racing applications.
• Burris KT-100 52mm Yamaha Piston Kit High-performance piston kit for Yamaha KT-100 engines with proprietary elevated ring location, high-silicon-content alloy, and TiN-coated ring, wrist pin, and clips. Available in sizes from 52.10mm to 52.90mm.
• Clearance Items Discounted and clearance racing parts including HPV/KPV dykes rings, K78/Corsair dykes rings, and Mikuni 11mm welch plugs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ceramic hybrid bearings reduce bearing friction by approximately 5%, resulting in less heat build-up and more available power.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IAME: IAME is a leading manufacturer of kart engines and engine components (X-30, Leopard, RoK TT) referenced in Burris's product catalog. They overlap with Burris as a supplier to the same engine-builder and racer segments in the kart parts ecosystem.
• Tillotson: Tillotson manufactures carburetors and fuel system components for small racing engines, including kart applications. Burris distributes Tillotson parts, and the two companies serve the same engine-builder customer segment.
• Comet Kart Industries: Comet is a long-established kart parts distributor and manufacturer (clutches, drive components) in the US karting aftermarket. They compete with Burris as a multi-line kart parts supplier serving racers and tracks.
• MG Tires: MG Tires is a direct competitor to Burris Racing in the kart tire segment, manufacturing and distributing racing kart tires for sprint and speedway formats globally. Both companies serve similar racer and track customer segments with comparable product categories.
• Briggs & Stratton Racing: Briggs & Stratton Racing supplies 4-cycle kart engines (OHV, Flathead) and parts, directly competing with Burris's engine parts segment. Burris explicitly lists Briggs OHV/Flathead pistons and rings in their catalog, indicating shared customer base.
• Vega Tires: Vega Tires is an Italian manufacturer of kart racing tires competing head-to-head with Burris in the kart tire market. They share the same customer base (kart racers and tracks) and overlapping exclusive tire contract business models.

Broad incumbents

• Bridgestone: Bridgestone is a global tire incumbent with a kart tire product line (Potenza) that competes with Burris Racing's tire business. They bring significantly larger R&D and marketing resources and compete for exclusive track/series contracts.
• Tony Kart: Tony Kart is a leading international kart manufacturer (OTK Group) producing complete karts, chassis, and branded parts. They overlap with Burris in the karting parts/accessory ecosystem and compete for similar track and racer relationships globally.
• Holley Performance Products: Holley is a broad motorsports performance parts manufacturer and distributor with exposure to racing components across multiple vehicle categories. While not kart-specific, they represent a scaled incumbent with adjacent motorsports parts capability that could expand into Burris's niche.
• Margay Racing: Margay Racing is a US-based kart chassis manufacturer and broader karting equipment supplier. While focused on chassis rather than parts, they overlap with Burris in serving US kart racers and tracks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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