Jul 17, 2025

On the June 28-29 weekend, a fantastic turnout of racers congregated at one of American karting’s most hallowed grounds – Quincy, Illinois’ South Park – for the annual Quincy Grand Prix. The race returned in 2024 after a one-year hiatus under the management of long-time racer Jeff Scott, and this year marked an extremely positive […]

Jul 10, 2025

The second edition of the Cup Karts North America Summer Nationals were held on the July 4-6 weekend. Briggs & Stratton racers celebrated the 4th of July weekend at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati in Batavia, Ohio, location for the second edition of the CKNA Summer Nationals. The third major CKNA event of the […]

Jul 09, 2025

The Route 66 Sprint Series crossed over the halfway point of its 2025 season in mid-June when the program welcomed over 200 entries to the Briggs & Stratton Motorplex at Road America in Ekhart Lake, Wisconsin. This event followed a tremendously successful opener at K1 Circuit Whiteland in late April, and the focus now moves […]

Jul 03, 2025

The 36th edition of the Quincy Grand Prix took place over the weekend – June 28-29 – with karters from all over gathering at South Park in Quincy, Illinois. The 2025 edition was the second time new event promoter Jeff Scott hosted the historic street race with roots dating back to 1970. Once again, the […]

Jul 02, 2025

For the 14th time in the facilities history, the New Castle Motorsports Park is set to host a 200-lap endurance race. It all began in the first full season of the New Castle, Indiana circuit back in 2004 and was reignited last year with the Mark Harrison Memorial 200 after an almost 10 year hiatus. […]

Jul 01, 2025

Registration is now open for the 30th annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest and most prestigious karting street race. This year’s race is August 30-31, 2025 and features classes for 2-cycle, 4-cycle, shifter and Vintage racers. Back again this year in Briggs 206 are: Briggs Heavy 1 & 2, Briggs Medium 1 […]

Jun 05, 2025

The 2025 Texas Sprint Racing Series hosted its second event of the season with the Spring Round-Up taking place at the Amarillo Kart Complex over the May 29-May 31 dates. The Panhandle, Texas facility welcomed just over 180 entries across the 10 divisions for the Superkarts! USA and International Kart Federation regional program. The Thursday […]

Jun 02, 2025

eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network – Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook and YouTube, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. Episode 87 of Face2Face with hosts Rob Howden and David Cole […]

Apr 22, 2025

The Spokane Kart Racing Association (SKRA), a non-profit organization dedicated to the exhilarating sport of kart racing, is excited to celebrate its 65th anniversary this year. Founded in the early 1960s, SKRA has been a cornerstone of the Spokane Valley community, providing a friendly and safe environment for families to enjoy the thrill of kart […]

Apr 16, 2025

The 2025 ProAm Karting Championship at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati is set to host eight rounds of racing over four weekends this season. The Batavia, Ohio facility welcomed record numbers during the 2024 program across the IAME and Briggs & Stratton platform, including shifterkarts, open to the entire karting community. The track is […]

Apr 14, 2025

There’s currently one event in United States karting that is simply unlike any other, and that’s the Quincy Grand Prix of Karting. The famed street race in Quincy, Illinois is held at a unique venue, in front of a passionate crowd, and this year is scheduled for the June 28-29 weekend, featuring two days of […]

Apr 02, 2025

The Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest and most prestigious karting street race, will be held August 30-31, 2025. It will again feature race classes for 2 cycle, 4 cycle, shifter and Vintage racers. A number of items will change as the race heads into its fourth decade with details coming soon. But […]

Feb 27, 2025

The 11th season for the Texas Sprint Racing Series kicked off at the Speedsportz Racing Park over the February 21-23 weekend. Rain showers soaked the New Caney, Texas facility over the three days as the 195 entries in the 10 divisions for the Superkarts! USA and International Kart Federation regional program battled the tough conditions. […]

Feb 18, 2025

eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network – Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook and YouTube, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. Episode 85 focuses on one of the largest regional programs in […]

Feb 18, 2025

Effective today, registration is open for a new grassroots-friendly competition kart racing series set to take place at iconic Texas sprint kart tracks. The 2025 season will include three events, each following a two-day race format with practice sessions on Fridays. This series will feature a more budget-friendly price structure compared to most national-level formats, […]

Feb 14, 2025

Back in 1978, The Blues Brothers took the world by storm with a skit on Saturday Night Live. A movie followed in 1980, then a sequel and some albums as Dan Aykroyd (Elwood) and John Belushi (Joliet Jake) rose to fame and stardom. The back story is that Jake and Elwood were raised in a […]

Jan 23, 2025

eKartingNews.com is the hub of the karting world, providing you with all the latest news, insider information and race reports from events around the globe. ‘This Week In Karting’ helps to tie everything together in one weekly podcast, bringing our listeners up to speed on the most recent news in the sport. Episode 84 of […]

Jan 23, 2025

Season 11 of the Texas Sprint Racing Series is set to launch in 2025. The International Kart Federation and Superkarts! USA regional program averaged over 180 entries per event during the 2024 season. Similar strong participation is anticipated for the 2025 season, which will feature five events at exciting venues from February through October. The […]

Jan 21, 2025

In a continued effort to highlight the many outstanding performances by drivers around the country, eKartingNews.com is proud to introduce the ‘Driver of the Month’ program. Each month, the staff at EKN will determine the one driver who stood out above the rest and give the viewers a chance to know exactly what they accomplished […]

Jan 20, 2025

The 27th season for the Florida Winter Tour presented by ROK Cup USA is underway following Round One contested at the Orlando Kart Center. The Orlando, Florida facility welcomed nearly 200 entries over the eight categories competing over the three days of action. Rain washed in over the Saturday and Sunday, causing a delay during […]