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 […]

Jun 15, 2025

The 2025 edition of the Challenge of the Americas closed its books at the Burt Brothers Motorpark in Grantsville, Utah on Sunday as six champions were crowned after eight rounds of racing. The final round of the series 18th edition was waged in tough conditions as the mercury pushed north of 90 degrees through the […]

Jun 14, 2025

It was a very warm day at Burt Brothers Motorpark on Saturday for the penultimate round of the Challenge of the Americas with the temperature rising above 90 degrees. The racing in the 100cc Junior and Senior categories was also hot with some first-time winners on the day, including Nolan Gagnon in Senior Shifter and […]

Jun 13, 2025

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 2025 Challenge of the Americas at the Burt Brothers Motorpark in Grantsville, Utah. This is insider info will not be seen anywhere else. Be sure to follow […]

Jun 12, 2025

The 2025 Challenge of the Americas is set to come to a close over the June 13-15 weekend, visiting the Burt Brothers Motorpark. It will be the first time in the 18-year history of The Challenge that it will visit the Grantsville, Utah facility, hosting Round Seven and Round Eight. In addition to welcoming the […]

Jun 11, 2025

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 the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going […]

May 20, 2025

One more event remains for the 2025 Challenge of the Americas program, with the series set to conclude on Father’s Day weekend at the newly renamed Burt Brothers Motorpark in Grantsville, Utah. It will be the fourth event of the season, marking 2025 as the first year of the expansion from a three-event format. “It […]

May 13, 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 […]

May 08, 2025

The 18th season for Challenge of the Americas championship program will come to an end over the June 13-15 weekend at the newly renamed Burt Brothers Motorpark in Grantsville, Utah. The event will mark the first time the series hosts a fourth event in a season, while also making its first trek to the ‘Beehive […]

May 01, 2025

The second half of the 2025 Challenge of the Americas kicked off at the Sonoma Raceway over the April 25-27 weekend. The Sonoma, California facility hosted Round Five and Six of the 18th year of the championship, welcoming nearly 100 entries over the six categories. Rob Howden and David Cole review the two days of […]

Apr 27, 2025

After an afternoon of wet weather main event racing on Saturday, the drivers of the 2025 Challenge of the Americas enjoyed a cool but dry day of competition on Sunday for Round Six of the championship. The racing was incredibly dynamic in a majority of the six categories with exciting action throughout the final laps. […]

Apr 26, 2025

After a practice day mixed with cool temperatures and afternoon rain, the drivers of the 2025 Challenge of the Americas returned to the track at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday for Round Five of the eight-round / four-event West Coast series under cloudy skies. The weather held through practice, qualifying, and the Pre-Mains, but heavy clouds […]

Apr 25, 2025

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 2025 Challenge of the Americas at the Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California. This is insider info will not be seen anywhere else. Be sure to follow the […]

Apr 24, 2025

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 the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going […]

Apr 24, 2025

The second half of the 2025 Challenge of the Americas championship is set to make its annual trip to the Sonoma Raceway, hosting the third event of the season on April 25-27. The Sonoma, California facility is site of Round Five and Six for the six categories competing on the Shinko Racing Kart Tires. This […]

Mar 14, 2025

The second stop on the 2025 Challenge of the Americas program visited the K1 Circuit for its inaugural visit to the Winchester, California facility. Rounds Three and Four were contested over the March 7-9 weekend, featuring over 100 entries in the six categories competing on the new circuit. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the […]

Mar 09, 2025

The final day of action for the 2025 Challenge of the Americas program at the K1 Circuit was completed on Sunday. Another perfect day of weather at the Winchester, California facility after the two days of rain showers dampening the practice sessions on Thursday and Friday. The massive 1-mile course proved to be a superspeedway […]

Mar 08, 2025

Round Three of the 2025 Challenge of the Americas was completed on Saturday at the new K1 Circuit in Winchester, California. The home for southern California based teams and drivers saw a perfect day of weather for racing with the six categories completing the third round of this year’s championship. Half of the categories were […]

Mar 07, 2025

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 2025 Challenge of the Americas at the Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona. This is insider info will not be seen anywhere else. Be sure to follow […]