Dealer Spotlight

Reaction Karting

Principal Owner(s): Bret Walton

Years in Business: 3

Location: Salt Lake City

Local Tracks Attended: Miller Motorsports Park

Years of Ownership involved in Karting: 11

Vortex Dealer: Yes

Kosmic Dealer: Yes

Team Drivers: Cody Tracy, Eddie Olpin, Carter James, Becca Mitchell, Melissa Yount, Ryan Greene, Mike Riley, Troy Smith

General Comment: Reaction Karting is a young, energetic company mixing new ideas and innovations along with the more tried and true approach to building a race and championship winning race team. From Reaction owner, Bret Walton to General Manager Brandon Anderson and down to the drivers and customers, Reaction Karting fosters a race winning mentality but done with a strong family and team spirit. Reaction initially started with the intention of being a retail karting outlet but quickly saw the need for an all encompassing shop/team to service the very competitive Utah karting scene as well as the surrounding mountain states region. This change of focus has been very successful for both Reaction Karting and its customers, with drivers from states such as California and Colorado competing with and winning races with the services provided by Reaction Karting. That, along with collecting wins, podiums and most importantly championships at the local level points to an even brighter future for Reaction Karting and its loyal customers. Reaction feels the best way to ensure that future is to align itself with the best in the business and that’s why they are extremely pleased to carry the Kosmic line of karts, along with support from J3 Competition.

Why do you Choose J3/Kosmic /Vortex? Reaction Karting truly believes J3 Competition is the most complete and professional importer in North American karting. Combine that with what they believe is the finest chassis in karting and you have the perfect marriage for all parties involved and most importantly, Reaction Karting customers. Vortex engines have also proven themselves on every level of US and International karting, including numerous World Championships. When you combine all 3 aspects you have a winning combination and an opportunity that Reaction Karting jumped at the chance to be apart of.

Driver Spotlight

Johnny Johnson

Age: 22

Years Racing: 14

Hometown: Marshalltown, Iowa

Local Track: Iowa International Raceway and 61 Kartway

Series Raced: Stars, SKUSA, IKF, KART, WKA

Chassis Model: Kosmic T-11

Engine Model: Parilla Leopard and Vortex Rok TT

Current Class: TaG Sr and TaG SuperPro

Previous Classes: 80cc Shifters, Yamaha, 4-cycle, ICA

Favorite Driver: Jonathan Thonon

Why did you choose J3? Their preperation and organization is unmatched in the industry. When they have those variables taken care of, all I have to worry about is driving.