“Only at Galletta’s can a racer bring your A-Game and have some dude in an old beat-up Manco Yard Kart humble you.”
– Someone Probably…

Our oldest kart. Originally a 1980s neon green machine Manco yard kart owned by Dave Scruton and rebuilt several times in the 1990s by Wes and Matt Stevens, the #3 was painted red and yellow to look like one of Matt and Chris’ favorite Oswego Supermodifieds, the Doug Didero Skip Matczak #3 that dominated the Speedway and won 3 track championships and a Classic 200 in the mid-1990s. It is owned and driven by Matt Stevens (but was also driven by his now-wife Melissa Gabel Stevens in 2007). Has the most races, feature wins, and Klassic wins of all Galletta’s karts, and Matt swears that despite its age, it is the best handling kart of all. His countless wins in it back him up.

Matt Stevens has won more races in this 35+ year-old go-kart than most people have even run in any class anywhere.

Galletta’s Greenhouse Racing Team #3 is Matt Stevens‘ oldest kart. It is THE first Galletta’s Hybrid Racing kart and is the ALL-TIME WINNINGEST KART IN HISTORY of ANY known karting division. Originally a 1980s Manco neon green machine yard kart–originally owned by one of Chris’ childhood friends Dave Scruton–and rebuilt several times in the 1990s by Wes and Matt Stevens. The newly rebuilt and now numbered #3 was painted red and yellow in honor of one of Matt and Chris’ favorite Oswego Supermodified racing teams, the Doug Didero – Skip Matczak #3.

Has the most races, feature wins, and Klassic wins of all Galletta’s karts, and Matt swears that despite its age, it is the best handling kart of all. His countless wins in it back him up. This kart and driver are proof that people who buy new karts every year don’t really have what it takes. This old clunky-looking racing-adapted yard kart is unrivaled in its rich history of victories. Challengers wanted, please apply.

Galletta’s Greenhouse Racing #3 Kart All-Time Wins List + Race Videos

9/22/2018 – 23rd Annual Galletta’s Greenhouse Go-Kart 200-Lap Klassic Championship [YouTube]

9/22/2018 – 23rd Annual Galletta’s Greenhouse Go-Kart 200-Lap Klassic Championship [YouTube]

Chrusher.ComSep 22, 201814 min read

9/22/2018 – 23rd Annual Galletta’s Greenhouse Go-Kart 200-Lap Klassic…

7/24/2016 – Master of Oswego Karting Matt Stevens DOMINATES Week 7’s 45-Lapper! +YouTube

7/24/2016 – Master of Oswego Karting Matt Stevens DOMINATES Week 7’s 45-Lapper! +YouTube

Chrusher.ComJul 24, 201610 min read

7/24/2016 – Master of Oswego Karting Matt Stevens…

7/29/2012: Justin’s Got Soft, He’s In Love 45 (+YouTube)

7/29/2012: Justin’s Got Soft, He’s In Love 45 (+YouTube)

Chrusher.ComJul 29, 201213 min read

7/29/2012: Justin’s Got Soft, He’s In Love 45…

7/1/2012: 17th Annual GKC Independence Day 45

7/1/2012: 17th Annual GKC Independence Day 45

Chrusher.ComJul 1, 201211 min read

7/1/2012: 17th Annual GKC Independence Day 45…

6/17/2012: 17th Annual Father’s Day 45 (+YouTube)

6/17/2012: 17th Annual Father’s Day 45 (+YouTube)

Chrusher.ComJun 17, 201213 min read

6/17/2012: 17th Annual Father’s Day 45 Posted…

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7/10/2011 – 50-Lap Feature Taken by Matt Stevens (+YouTube Video)

Christopher Galletta StevensJul 10, 201110 min read

JULY 10TH, 2011: Seven competitors battled it out…

2004 Season & 9th Annual Klassic 100-Lapper [+YouTube]!

2004 Season & 9th Annual Klassic 100-Lapper [+YouTube]!

Chrusher.ComDec 31, 200420 min read

THE 2004 GALLETTA’S BOX STOCK GAS KARTING…

2003 Season & 8th Annual Klassic 100 [+YouTube Video!]

2003 Season & 8th Annual Klassic 100 [+YouTube Video!]

Chrusher.ComOct 31, 20039 min read

THE 2003 GALLETTA’S BOX STOCK GAS KARTING…

2002 Season & 7th Annual Karting Klassic 90 [+YouTube Video!]

2002 Season & 7th Annual Karting Klassic 90 [+YouTube Video!]

Chrusher.ComSep 29, 20027 min read

Welcome! We are a Karting Club that…

6/10/2001 – 6th Annual Season Opener Won by Matt Stevens [+YouTube Video]

6/10/2001 – 6th Annual Season Opener Won by Matt Stevens [+YouTube Video]

Chrusher.ComJun 10, 20012 min read

Our 6th Annual Galletta’s Greenhouse Go-Karting Association’s…

1999 Season & the 4th Annual Galletta’s Kart Klassic 80 [+Video]

1999 Season & the 4th Annual Galletta’s Kart Klassic 80 [+Video]

Chrusher.ComNov 28, 19993 min read

   1999 Season & the 4th Annual…

1998 Season & 3rd Annual Galletta’s Karting Klassic 80

1998 Season & 3rd Annual Galletta’s Karting Klassic 80

Christopher Galletta StevensNov 28, 19982 min read

1998 Season & 3rd Annual Galletta’s Karting…

The 1990s Seasons – 1996-1997 Recaps

The 1990s Seasons – 1996-1997 Recaps

Chrusher.ComDec 31, 199712 min read

THE 1990s at GALLETTA’S BOX STOCK GAS…

Paint Job Homage

Thanks to Robert Clark and whomever else took these great photos!

As many local race fans may recognize, Matt’s oldest kart was painted in homage to one of Matt and Chris’ favorite Oswego Supermodified racing teams, the Doug Didero-drove/Skip Matczak-owned #3 that did a fair amount of dominating the Speedway winning three straight Track Championships and a Classic 200 in the mid-1990s.

Notable wins in the Galletta’s #3

Tagged wins in the Galletta’s #3


All races after mid-2005 have videos [List last updated after the 2020 Season]

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