Sep 16, 2026

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 93 of Face2Face welcomes a returning guest to discuss a […]

Jul 16, 2026

The timetable and registration for the inaugural Cascadia Karting Cup presented by Shinko Racing Kart Tires have been confirmed. The October 2-4 event set for the Pat’s Acres Racing Complex in Canby, Oregon will be a special one-off event to welcome in the fall season and one final celebration of the sport before the cold […]

Jul 02, 2026

The Cascadia Karting Cup presented by Shinko Racing Kart Tires is set for the inaugural event to be held at the Pat’s Acres Racing Complex over the October 2-4 weekend. The Canby, Oregon facility will welcome drivers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond to celebrate the end of the 2026 season with a special one-off […]

Jun 03, 2026

FTK Promotions is excited to announce the creation of a one-off event for the pacific northwest region. The Cascadia Karting Cup presented by Shinko Racing Kart Tires is confirmed for the October 2-4 weekend at the Pat’s Acres Racing Complex. The Canby, Oregon facility has been a marquee circuit for the region with the event […]

Mar 16, 2026

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. […]

Mar 02, 2026

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 […]

Feb 26, 2026

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 […]

Feb 22, 2026

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 […]

Feb 21, 2026

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 […]

Feb 20, 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 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 […]

Feb 20, 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 […]

Feb 19, 2026

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 […]

Feb 05, 2026

Two weeks remain before the beginning of the 2026 Challenge of the Americas. The 19th season of the championship program opens at the K1 Circuit in Winchester, California on the February 20-22 weekend. The last pieces of the program have been completed with the Challenge welcoming this year’s class sponsors along with the 2026 prize […]

Jan 27, 2026

The 2026 season brings with it the 19th year for the Challenge of the Americas championship program. The series that was once based as a winter program has evolved throughout its near two decades of action into what is now a four-weekend major championship for the western half of the USA. The 2026 Challenge of […]

Dec 17, 2025

The launch of the 2026 Challenge of the Americas program is one step closer as registration is now open for the first event of the season. Winchester, California’s K1 Circuit will play host to the February 20-22 event that will feature the opening two rounds of the 19th season for the Challenge. “It will be […]

Dec 10, 2025

The start to the 2026 Challenge of the Americas program is one step closer. The four-event championship program set to host its 19th season is opening number reservations to the public today. Competitors from the 2025 season were provided a one week head start for the number reservation process for 2026. With the week concluded, […]

Dec 03, 2025

There are less than 80 days before the 19th of the Challenge of the Americas program launches in southern California. Having debuted in the region back in 2008, the Challenge continues to be one of the longest tenured championship series in North America, reinventing itself with the ever-changing landscape that is the sport of karting. […]

Oct 21, 2025

Episode 92 of Face2Face gets the kick start on the 2026 season with talk about Challenge of the Americas. The program is set to host its 19th season with four rounds of competition next season. Rob Howden and David Cole welcome back series promoter Andy Seesemann to discuss the upcoming schedule along with breaking news […]

Sep 08, 2025

Just over five months until the 19th season for Challenge of the Americas program begins. One of the longest tenured championship series will enjoy another expanded season in 2026, hosting four events for a second straight year, spanning the months of February to July. Following the release of the dates prior to the 2025 season […]

Jun 19, 2025

The 2025 Challenge of the Americas completed its 18th season, hosting its first ever event at the Burt Brothers Motorpark over the June 13-15 weekend. The trip to the Grantsville, Utah facility hosted Round Seven and Eight, deciding this year’s champions in the six categories. The addition to the event was the COTA Briggs 206 […]