Go-karts will once again take over the streets of downtown Elkhart. The annual Elkhart Grand Prix is this Friday and Saturday.
Practice and qualifying rounds start Friday evening, with heats and feature events on Saturday. The racecourse measures about six-tenths of a mile, with karts racing along either side of the Elkhart River.
The city has already begun closing roads in preparation. Portions of Waterfall Drive, NIBCO Parkway, High Street, Franklin Street, Jackson Boulevard, Elkhart Avenue and Main Street will be closed by Friday afternoon.
In addition to racing, the Grand Prix will also feature a karaoke competition, 5K run/walk, car show, cornhole tournament and live music. The event wraps up with fireworks at 10:00 p.m. Saturday.
