ABOUT · SINCE 2009
BUILT BY A RACER.
Orlando Kart Center was founded by Andre Martins after more than 25 years working with go-karts on three continents.
FOUNDER
ANDRE MARTINS
After working with go-karts for over 25 years, Andre Martins opened Orlando Kart Center in 2009. Andre has raced around the world — Belgium, Brazil, Italy, and Canada — and has lined up against some of the best drivers in motorsport, including Christian Fittipaldi, Rubens Barrichello, and shifter kart World Champion Marco Ardigò.
Andre purchased Advanced Karting from Jeff Hudlett in South Florida, which led to a move to Opa Locka for four years. He then moved to Moroso to work as the Fittipaldi Racing Team's exclusive importer and manager. With the Fittipaldi Racing Team, he traveled the country winning multiple national championships — including Rotax Grand Nationals and SKUSA Super Nationals.
In 2006, Andre became the exclusive importer for Tony Kart USA. As team manager, the Tony Kart USA Racing Team won numerous national championships — Stars of Karting, the Florida Winter Tour, and the Rotax Championship.
Andre is a proud father of two — Franco and Julia. He has been happily married to Silvana since 1993.
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