Lightshoe

Lightshoe Manufacturer of steel shoes for flat track motorcycle racers everywhere. Get a Lightshoe, go fast. Lightshoe was founded by Gary Kinzler in 1998.

He started building hot shoes because his two boys wanted to race flat track at the local track. At the time, he was a young dad with a lot of energy but not a lot of money. So he decided to try building his own hotshoes for the boys. Others at the track found out he was making his own, and asked if he would build them a steel shoe too. Fast forward 22 years.......Lightshoe brand steel shoes are c

ustom built of the highest quality materials available, crafted to fit your boot and your riding style. Gary has built thousands of hot shoes for flat track racers all over the world. Trust your “SOLE” to Lightshoe! The team at Lightshoe will work hard to give you a product that will fill your unique needs. Gary’s experience as a machinist and welder has served him well, with the ability to provide riders with an uncompromising fit to their race boot as well as a hardsurface finish that is designed for performance. Let us build your next hotshoe. You’ll be glad you did!

06/19/2026
POV—you just got back into flat track racing after taking some time off—and you understand the importance of using the b...
06/18/2026

POV—you just got back into flat track racing after taking some time off—and you understand the importance of using the best safety gear

I get home from my “day job” and find that Kellie Huisenga has had the yellow sharpie out again. So,it’s build tonight(6...
06/18/2026

I get home from my “day job” and find that Kellie Huisenga has had the yellow sharpie out again. So,it’s build tonight(6-17),ship tomorrow(6-18) and race on Saturday(6-20)! The Lightshoe Crew gets it done.🏁🏁🏁
Call 605-720-1304- office
605-347-0961-Kellie
605-347-1391-Gary

06/17/2026

American Supercamp is a riding skills and balance improvement course for ALL motorcycle riders using aggressive and innovative riding drills composed by the best riders in motorcycling.

What’s your jam? Whatever it is, we got you covered cuz we build hotshoes to fit YOUR style 😎⚡️🏁⚡️
06/15/2026

What’s your jam? Whatever it is, we got you covered cuz we build hotshoes to fit YOUR style 😎⚡️🏁⚡️

06/14/2026

🔥🏁 KANSAS SPEED WEEK 2026 IS COMING! 🏁🔥

Four nights. Two legendary fairground venues. Two all-new double-header events. One unforgettable week of flat track racing.

The historic fairground tracks in Osborne and Stockton once thundered as fast 1/2-mile race tracks. Now they’ve been completely rebuilt and reshaped into action-packed 3/8-mile bullrings designed for close racing, aggressive passes, and non-stop excitement.

📍 AUGUST 1-2 • OSBORNE, KS
📍 AUGUST 4-5 • STOCKTON, KS

These aren’t just races—they’re a celebration of Kansas fair racing history and the next chapter of flat track competition.

🏍 Classes for all ages and skill levels
🏁 Gates Open: 10 AM
🏁 Practice: 2 PM
🏁 Racing: 7 PM
💰 Entry Fee: $50/Class
👦 Kids (50cc, 65cc & 85cc): $25
🎟 Pit Pass: $25

From the glory days of Kansas fair racing to today’s modern machines, Kansas Speed Week brings together the past, present, and future of the sport.

If you love bar-to-bar racing, dirt flying, engines screaming, and racing under the lights, this is the week you’ve been waiting for.

Don’t hear about it later. Be there when history is made.

🔥 Historic Roots. Modern Throttle. 🔥




















06/13/2026

This is probably the coolest event the White House has ever had.

Get your moto game on!!!
06/11/2026

Get your moto game on!!!

💥Prepped Practice💥 Sunday, June 14th @ 1:00PM - 4:00 PM

06/10/2026

🔥🏁 THEY USED TO BE 1/2 MILES. NOW THEY’RE 3/8 MILE WEAPONS. 🏁🔥

Kansas Speed Week 2026 isn’t just another race series.

We’re bringing racing back to two historic Kansas fairground tracks that once hosted generations of racers and fans. But these aren’t the same tracks your grandpa raced on.

Both facilities have been completely rebuilt and reshaped into high-intensity 3/8-mile bullrings designed for one thing…

💥 CLOSE RACING.
💥 HARD CHARGING PASSES.
💥 NON-STOP ACTION.

📍 Osborne, KS • August 1-2
📍 Stockton, KS • August 4-5

Four nights of racing.
Two double-header events.
One week that will have everyone talking.

From kids taking their first laps to seasoned veterans chasing victories, Kansas Speed Week is built for racers, fans, and families who love dirt track racing.

This is where Kansas racing history meets the future.

When the green flag drops, there won’t be anywhere else you’d rather be.

🏁 Historic Roots.
🔥 Modern Throttle.
⚡ Kansas Speed Week 2026.

Tag your crew and tell us which night you’ll be at!



















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1916 Arizona Avenue
Sturgis, SD
57785

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