Series Preview: CKNA East Ready to Launch for 2026

Ohio, New York and New Jersey to host three events this season

May 14, 2026
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The 2026 season for Cup Karts North America is well underway. Two national events have been contested, the CKNA South program is nearing its finale weekend. The CKNA North series opened up this month and the CKNA Canada program is set to host their inaugural Canadian 4-Cycle Nationals event in Quebec. Next month, the CKNA […]

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May 13, 2026
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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 […]

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Cup Karts North America News: May 2026 Schedule

CKNA Canada primed for Canadian 4-Cycle Nationals as South Division wraps up season

May 08, 2026
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Heading into the month of May, Cup Karts North America will kick off one program – Cup Karts Canada – and throw the checkered on another division – Cup Karts South – for 2026. Cup Karts Canada Division is riding a wave of momentum into their inaugural Canadian 4-Cycle Nationals at the TAG Karting Academy […]

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CKNA North Division Opens 2026 Season at G&J Kartway

Flagship Cup Karts North America division begins new year with trip to historic Camden facility

May 07, 2026
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The opening two rounds of the 2026 Cup Karts North America North Division were held on the May 2-3 weekend at the famous G&J Kartway. The Camden, Ohio facility welcomed drivers competing in eight Briggs & Stratton 206 categories to begin the new year for the flagship divisional program. Nearly each division saw a driver […]

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CKNA South Division Makes Inaugural Trip to Music City Kartplex

Third event of 2026 championship program hits growing Tennessee facility

Apr 30, 2026
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The penultimate event of the 2026 Cup Karts North America South Division was held over the April 24-26 weekend, visiting the Music City Kartplex facility for the first time. The Shelbyville, Tennessee circuit provided a unique opportunity for the South program to travel north toward Nashville, adding another facility to the roster list for the […]

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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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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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CKNA News: April 2026 Schedule

CKNA South Series Heads to Music City Kartplex

Apr 08, 2026
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After running four events through the first three months of the year, including two CKNA South races and both the Winter Nationals and Spring Nationals, Cup Karts North America has a single event lined up for the month of April. The CKNA South series will run their third race of the season – the fifth […]

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CKNA Teams with EKN as Official Media Partner

Leading four-cycle program pairs with sport’s trusted news source

Apr 07, 2026
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Over the past 10 years, Cup Karts North America has become the leading four-cycle Briggs 206 racing program in the United States and Canada. The organization’s annual Grand Nationals is now among the biggest events of the year and is considered in the elite category alongside the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals. The program’s national events continue […]

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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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Jan 07, 2026
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The fifth edition of the Cup Karts North America Winter Nationals played as the first major event of the season for the Briggs & Stratton racers to bring in 2026. The special January 1-3 event welcomed 177 entries over the nine categories at the 103rd Street Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida. The special Thursday to […]

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Nov 24, 2025
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Cup Karts Canada is proud to announce a landmark moment for grassroots motorsports Canada. The first ever Cup Karts North America Canadian Four-Cycle National Championship is set to take place May 15–17, 2026, at the renowned TAG Karting Academy in Mont-Tremblant. This event marks not only a national first, but a deeply personal milestone. The […]

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eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: September 2025 – Cale Zimmermann

Wisconsin driver scores emotional first CKNA Grand Nationals victory in headline Senior Medium division

Oct 09, 2025
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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 […]

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Oct 03, 2025
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The Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 was contested over September 25-28 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Over 530 entries battled in the nine Briggs & Stratton 206 categories at the New Castle, Indiana facility to etch their names in the history books as a CKNA Grand Nationals winner. Rob Howden and David […]

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EKN Trackside: Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 – Sunday Report

Zimmermann earns emotional victory as McKeithan and Cassity double up in wild action at New Castle Motorsports Park

Sep 29, 2025
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The curtain fell on the Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 Sunday, with the over 500 entries taking part in the main events around the New Castle Motorsports Park. Weather was another perfect day with clear skies and temperatures into the mid 80’s. Three days of practice, qualifying, heat races and last chance qualifiers […]

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EKN Trackside: Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 – Saturday Report

Situation Saturday action sets the grids for the nine main events at New Castle Motorsports Park

Sep 27, 2025
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The final two rounds of heat races were contested on Saturday for the Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Another perfect day for weather greeted the over 530 entries in the nine categories competing at the New Castle, Indiana facility. The morning group worked through two rounds of […]

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EKN Trackside: Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 – Friday Report

First day of racing action completed at New Castle Motorsports Park

Sep 26, 2025
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The Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 began official sessions on Friday at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Perfect weather greeted the New Castle, Indiana facility after early morning fog burned off with the sun rising. It was the longest day of the event with action beginning at 9am and going until 9pm, featuring […]

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Sep 24, 2025
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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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