After working with go karts for over 25 years, Andre Martins opened Orlando Kart Center in 2009. Andre has raced around the world, including Belgium, Brazil, Italy and Canada. Besides that, he has lined up against some of the best drivers, including Christan Fittipaldi, Rubens Barrichello, and shifter kart World Champion Marco Ardigo.
Andre purchased Advanced Karting from Jeff Hudlett in South Florida, resulting in a move to Opa Locka for four years. After that, he moved to Moroso to work as the Fittipaldi Racing Team’s exclusive importer and manager. Andre and the Fittipaldi Racing Team traveled around the country, winning multiple national championships, including Rotax Grand Nationals and SKUSA Super Nationals.
In 2006, Andre Martins became the exclusive importer for Tony Kart USA. As their team manager, the Tony Kart USA Racing Team won numerous national championships, including Stars of Karting, the Florida Winter Tour and the ROTAX Championship. Andre is a proud father of two amazing kids, Franco and Julia. He has been happily married to Silvana since 1993.