K1 Speed Donates $25,000 to Paul Walker's Disaster Relief Charity

IRVINE, Calif., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- K1 Speed, the world's largest indoor go-kart racing operator, is proud to donate $25,000 to Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW) in response to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year. ROWW improves relief efforts in areas affected by natural disasters, transporting medical and construction professionals to places in need of their assistance.

The Palisades and Eaton fires have resulted in an estimated $250 billion in property damages. Headquartered in Orange County, K1 Speed feels strongly about providing aid for a disaster so close to home.

ROWW had volunteers working on day one of the Eaton fire and has continued to support relief efforts by building distribution centers. ROWW also provided care packages to displaced families.

ROWW's founder, Paul Walker, has had an immense impact on the racing world. As part of the racing world, donating to ROWW was an easy decision for K1 Speed.

"Helping Reach Out WorldWide's cause was a no-brainer for me," said Susan Danglard, K1 Speed Co-Founder and CMO. "We're big fans of Paul Walker at K1 Speed and admire what his organization has done, particularly with what we've seen them do after these horrendous fires in our backyard. I hope we can help make a difference in this time of rebuilding."

Funds for our donation were gathered from silent auctions across 66 U.S. locations, held in partnership with Charity Benefits Unlimited (CBU). K1 Speed encourages others to be part of the solution by contributing any amount to help those in need. Donations can be made on the ROWW website.

About K1 Speed

K1 Speed is the premier indoor electric kart racing brand. The family-owned business was founded by David and Susan Danglard in 2003 to bring European-style electric kart racing to North America. The platform's 100+ kart racing centers span 30 states and 10 countries. K1 Speed's unique entertainment concept operates racing centers that feature electric karts, which provide superior safety, performance, and environmental benefits over traditional gas-powered models. The brand appeals to a broad consumer base, including men and women of all ages, and targets arrive-and-drive customers, private parties, and corporate events. In addition to electric karting, K1 Speed centers offer food and beverage options through its onsite Paddock Lounge concept, racing simulators, arcade games, race gear, racing leagues, and championship events.

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