Fast Five: Gerald Caseley – Cup Karts Canada

CKNA Canada promoter provides insight into fifth season of program north of the border

Apr 27, 2026
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The Cup Karts North America celebrates four divisional programs that not only span the eastern portion of the USA but also into Canada. Cup Karts Canada is entering its fifth season with not only a three-event championship program, but the launch of the new Canadian 4-Cycle Nationals to open up 2026 in just three weeks. […]

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Cup Karts North America Announces Removal of Penalty Points System

Format adjustment for opening weekend of North Division and video review process at divisional programs

Apr 24, 2026
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The following is a statement released by Cup Karts North America on April 24, 2026 regarding rule updates and format adjustments for the opening round of North Division It’s no secret that the numbers at our US Divisional races have not been what they used to recently. For a variety of reasons, kart counts at […]

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Series Preview: CKNA North Set for Three-Event Season

G&J, Road America, and Norway to host events in 2026

Apr 21, 2026
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Cup Karts North America is well known for their extremely well-attended national events, like the season-ending Grand Nationals at New Castle Motorsports Park. The foundation of the sport and CKNA as well, is based at the club and regional level. Cup Karts North America has four divisional series under its banner: North, South, East, and […]

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Apr 17, 2026
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The 2026 season for the Route 66 Sprint Series presented by MG Tires is set to get underway, visiting the New Castle Motorsports Park over the April 24-26 weekend. The popular New Castle, Indiana facility is set to welcome racers from all over the Midwest area as the weather begins to warm up and the […]

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Cup Karts Canada Unveils Trophy for First-Ever Canadian National Four-Stroke Championship

A national championship, a national trophy, a deserved moment for Canadian karting

Apr 16, 2026
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Cup Karts Canada is proud to unveil its National Championship trophy for the first-ever Canadian National Four-Stroke Championship, which will take place May 15-17 at the TAG Karting Academy in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. It’s not just a trophy. It’s a symbol of everything four-stroke karting in Canada has built up to this day. Conceived over many […]

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Ignite Karting Continues Growth With Two New Clubs

Kansas City Karting Association and JRP Speedway added to Ignite series map

Apr 09, 2026
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Margay Racing, LLC is excited to announce that two more local clubs have been added to the spec Ignite Karting program in 2026. Kansas City Karting Association and JRP Speedway will both include Ignite classes in their respective class structures. “Our long-standing goal is to grow karting and Ignite provides the platform for fun, competitive […]

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Apr 01, 2026
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Odenthal Racing Products is a leading manufacturer in innovative and reliable products for karting. Their ‘Made in the USA’ product line continues to evolve over their decades within the sport of karting. The newest product for the karting market is the Low Profile 8 Degree One Piece 4-Cycle Mount – Code Red Edition. The new […]

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Fast Five: Tim Koyen – 2026 Route 66 Sprint Series

New owner provides insight into upcoming first season at the helm

Mar 31, 2026
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For multiple decades now, the Route 66 Sprint Series Presented by MG Tires has served as the premier regional karting championship within the Midwest area. It’s role as a place for club racers to advance and as a series for national level drivers to fine tune their race craft has helped develop some of the […]

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Race Report: 2026 Texas Sprint Racing Series – Winter Warm-Up

Picture perfect start to new season at Speedsportz Racing Park

Mar 18, 2026
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The 12th season for the Texas Sprint Racing Series began over the March 13-15 weekend at the Speedsportz Racing Park with the running of the TSRS ‘Winter Warm-Up’. Perfect racing weather greeted the 190 entries over the 10 divisions for the Superkarts! USA and International Kart Federation reginal program to contest the opening round of […]

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Mar 16, 2026
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The following is a statement from Andy Seesemann, owner of FTK Promotions and Challenge of the Americas championship program regarding the suspension of the 2026 season. It is no secret that numbers were down at the Challenge of the Americas opener at K1 Circuit. So low, there was a significant financial loss organizing the event. […]

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Mar 12, 2026
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The 2026 season marks the 12th year of the Texas Sprint Racing Series. The Superkarts! USA and International Kart Federation regional program has grown to one of the largest karting championships in the country, offering both 2-cycle and 4-cycle competition. The opening event is slated for this weekend – March 13-15 – at the Speedsportz […]

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Race Report: 2026 Cup Karts North America Spring Nationals

Second major event of season welcomes nine different winners at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Mar 09, 2026
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The 2026 Cup Karts North America Spring Nationals was held over the March 6-8 weekend at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. It was a busy three days of action on the karting circuit inside the Concord, North Carolina facility with a full day of practice on Friday for the nine categories competing. Saturday was the long […]

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Mar 02, 2026
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Following the opening event of the 2026 Challenge of the Americas held at the K1 Circuit over the February 20-22 weekend, the program is focused on the second stop of the 19th season. The Phoenix Kart Racing Association is set to host Round Three and Four on April 17-19 at their Glendale, Arizona facility. Registration […]

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Feb 26, 2026
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The 19th season for Challenge of the Americas kicked off over the February 20-22 weekend, hosting two rounds of competition at the K1 Circuit. The Winchester, California facility welcomed the program for a second straight year, enjoying amazing weather for the eight categories contesting the first of four events on the season. Rob Howden and […]

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EKN Trackside: 2026 Challenge of the Americas – K1 Circuit – Sunday Report

Eversman claims career first in dramatic finish to close out second round of championship

Feb 22, 2026
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The first event of the 2026 Challenge of the Americas came to a close on Sunday with the Round Two action contested at the K1 Circuit. Beautiful weather greeted the teams and competitors at the Winchester, California to provide the perfect backdrop for the closing day on the weekend. The racing throughout the day was […]

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EKN Trackside: 2026 Challenge of the Americas – K1 Circuit – Saturday Report

Portz uses experience to beat out youth for first victory of season

Feb 21, 2026
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The 2026 Challenge of the Americas kicked off on Saturday with the opening round of action contested at the K1 Circuit. Perfect weather hit the Winchester, California facility, providing a great day for racing for the six race groups and eight categories competing on the weekend. Neliton Race Concepts driver Jonathan Portz used his experience […]

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Feb 20, 2026
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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 2026 Challenge of the Americas at the K1 Circuit in Winchester, California. This is insider info will not be seen anywhere else. Be sure to follow the […]

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Feb 20, 2026
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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 […]

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EKN Trackside: 2026 Challenge of the Americas – K1 Circuit – Preview

19th season set to begin with opening two rounds in SoCal

Feb 19, 2026
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The Challenge of the Americas championship program is set to begin its 2026 season, opening up with the first two rounds at the K1 Circuit over the February 20-22 weekend. The new facility in Winchester, California will welcome the Challenge for the second straight year, launching the 19th season of the championship. This year marks […]

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Route 66 Sprint Series Enters New Era for 2026

Regional program embarking on its fourth decade with continued focus on family fun and grassroots development

Feb 11, 2026
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The Route 66 Sprint Series is a well-established regional karting championship with vast history of providing competitive racing around the Midwest while helping to groom some of the top champions in the sport. The regional program is embarking on its fourth decade with a four round championship program scheduled for the 2026 season. One consistent […]

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