Oct 21, 2026

The 2026 Ignite Challenge Presented by Skip Barber Racing School concluded at Gateway Kartplex in Madison, Illinois, bringing together 72 drivers representing 11 states across 75 entries. As the home of Ignite Karting, Gateway provided a fitting venue for a season finale featuring seven classes, championship battles, and exceptionally close racing. Ignite’s philosophy is simple: […]

Oct 16, 2026

A decade in the making – Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 10. The 10th edition of the ‘Runoff’ style gathering for Briggs & Stratton 206 drivers of North America took place over October 8-11 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. A total of 502 entries battled over nine categories across the four days of […]

Oct 16, 2026

Thank you for making the inaugural Auto Select 206 6-Hour Karting Endurance an incredible success! Twenty-two teams filled the grid at the Briggs & Stratton Motorplex and took on six straight hours of racing. From the opening green flag to the final lap, the event was filled with strategy, teamwork, determination and plenty of great […]

Oct 11, 2026

A decade’s worth of history was celebrated this past weekend with the running of the Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 10 presented by Odenthal Racing Products. The October 8-11 event at the New Castle Motorsports Park welcomed 502 entries with over 400 drivers in attendance, representing three different countries. The racing was action-packed all […]

Oct 10, 2026

EKN’s Paddock Insider is part of our Trackside coverage, bringing you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will feature notes from trackside at the Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 10 from New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana. This is insider info will not be seen anywhere else. Be […]

Oct 07, 2026

The Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 10 is set for this week at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The New Castle, Indiana facility is set to welcome over 500 entries over the October 8-11 event in what will be the largest karting event in North American and around the world. A total of nine […]

Oct 06, 2026

The EKN Trackside Live program visits multiple events throughout the karting season. Leading up to major events on the calendar, EKN is happy to provide a show as part of the EKN Radio Network. The EKN OutLap is a preview podcast show, geared at providing you with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles […]

Oct 06, 2026

The inaugural Cascadia Karting Cup presented by Shinko Racing Kart Tires was held at the Pat’s Acres Racing Complex over the October 2-4 weekend. The Canby, Oregon facility is a landmark in North American karting, having the privilege of welcoming Pacific Northwest racers and teams to the inaugural one-off event to celebrate the 2026 season. […]

Oct 05, 2026

The 2026 season for the Route 66 Sprint Series was the first year of a new era for the regional championship program. Purchased one year ago by industry veteran Tim Koyen, the series experienced one of its highest attended seasons in many years, continuing with the family fun atmosphere established by former owner Chris Kardashian […]

Oct 01, 2026

The Texas Sprint Racing Series visited the place where the 2026 season began, returning to the Speedsportz Racing Park for the Fall Finale. The New Caney, Texas facility welcomed the International Kart Federation and Superkarts! USA competitors over the September 25-27, hosting the fifth and final round of the championship chase. Different from the opening […]

Oct 01, 2026

Twenty racers competed through multiple rounds of qualifying during August and September for the opportunity to earn an Ignite Series Scholarship provided by the Raceway Gives Foundation at the Junior 500 shootout on Sept. 20. After weeks of competition, Riley Kirn emerged as the scholarship recipient, delivering a standout performance throughout the event. Kirn topped […]

Sep 29, 2026

The Cup Karts North America program is set to recognize its divisional champions and podium finishers at the upcoming CKNA Grand Nationals 10, set for October 8-11 at New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana. Celebrating its 13th season, CKNA hosted four divisions for fourth straight year to promote Briggs & Stratton 206 karting […]

Sep 03, 2026

The final two rounds of the 2026 Cup Karts North America East Division were held over the August 29-30 weekend at the New Jersey Motorsports Park. The Millville, New Jersey facility hosted Round Five and Round Six, welcoming the second largest attendance of the season. With the last two rounds of the championship contested for […]

Sep 03, 2026

The 2026 Texas Sprint Racing Series hosted the fourth round of the schedule over the August 28-30 weekend, visiting the KartMoto circuit in Cresson, Texas. The championship matched its high entry total of the season, reaching 190 in total for the International Kart Federation and Superkarts! USA regional categories, along with a special prize package […]

Aug 31, 2026

The time has come. Registration for the biggest 4-cycle race in the world begins tomorrow. Just like previous years, our Divisional racers this season are being given the first opportunity to register. Beginning on September 1 at approximately 8pm EDT / 5pm PDT, drivers whom have participated in the 2026 Divisional season will be able […]

Aug 28, 2026

The final stop on the 2026 Cup Karts North America North Division took the program to the Norway Motorsports Park for the final two rounds of the championship chase. The Sheridan, Illinois facility was host to Round Five and Round Six of the series with picture perfect weather for the seven Briggs & Stratton categories […]

Aug 26, 2026

Over the past years, the Texas Sprint Racing Series has grown steadily into the foundational regional program in the state. The series continues the long-standing development of some of the best drivers in the country, many of whom find their way to the national series to fight for race wins and championships. The TSRS continues […]

Aug 25, 2026

eKartingNews.com is thrilled to have signed on as the Official Media Partner with Cup Karts North America, the leading four-cycle Briggs 206 racing program in the United States and Canada. As part of this new partnership, EKN has launched a new podcast series – ‘On Track with CKNA’ – which will welcome guests from the […]

Aug 19, 2026

The final event of the 2026 Route 66 Sprint Series presented by MG Tires featured the largest turnout of the season over the August 14-16 weekend at the Briggs & Stratton Motorplex inside the historic Road America facility. Entry total of 206 marked the largest Route 66 event in several years that gathered in Elkhart […]

Aug 05, 2026

The third edition of the Cup Karts North America Summer Nationals took place over the July 31-August 2 weekend, visiting the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati for a second straight time. The Batavia, Ohio facility experienced wild weather conditions with storms rolling through both Saturday and Sunday, keeping the CKNA staff and the paddock on […]