Oct 16, 2026
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A decade in the making – Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 10. The 10th edition of the ‘Runoff’ style gathering for Briggs & Stratton 206 drivers of North America took place over October 8-11 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. A total of 502 entries battled over nine categories across the four days of […]

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ROK Cup Superfinal 2026: Thursday Report

Isambard and Westbrook land heat race wins at South Garda Karting

Oct 15, 2026
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The ROK Cup Superfinal is the year-end event for drivers from around the world in the ROK category, meeting at the historic South Garda Karting facility in Lonato, Italy over October 13-17. More than 400 drivers from over 35 different countries are set to compete in the 10 categories. Drivers from the United States have […]

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T4 Nations Cup Moves to Lonato, Italy

The eighth annual T4 Nations Cup moves to one of karting’s most iconic circuits under a three-year agreement, following five record-setting years in Valencia, Spain

Oct 15, 2026
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Tillotson Racing today announced that the eighth annual T4 Nations Cup will be held at South Garda Karting in Lonato del Garda, Italy, from 22nd – 26th September 2027. The announcement follows an incredibly successful 2026 edition at Kartódromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Valencia, Spain, where nearly 300 drivers representing 35 countries took to the […]

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ROK Cup Superfinal 2026: Wednesday Report

Canadian Doria and USA driver Westbrook open event as top qualifiers in Italy

Oct 14, 2026
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The ROK Cup Superfinal is the year-end event for drivers from around the world in the ROK category, meeting at the historic South Garda Karting facility in Lonato, Italy over October 13-17. More than 400 drivers from over 35 different countries are set to compete in the 10 categories. Drivers from the United States have […]

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Norberg Reunites with OTK for 2027

Championship experience, winter series racing, and private training in Orlando lead NKA’s next chapter

Oct 14, 2026
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Norberg Karting Academy (NKA) has announced its return to the OTK product line for the 2027 racing season, with a commitment to supporting the Kosmic chassis and stocking a full range of OTK parts and accessories. “I’m excited to return to a product that brought me eight of my ten national championships,” said Ryan Norberg, […]

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Oct 14, 2026
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Karting Solutions Group (KSG) has been named the official distributor of Evinco racing tires for the eastern United States, covering all territories east of the Mississippi River. Manufactured by MG Tires, Evinco delivers the ideal combination of high-grip performance and exceptional durability demanded by modern karting competition. To immediately support the market, KSG has taken […]

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Champions of the Future Launches Mexico Karting Series for 2027

New four-round Champions of the Future Mexico Series brings the globally recognized karting series to Mexico

Oct 13, 2026
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Champions of the Future is excited to announce its expansion into Mexico with the launch of the Champions of the Future Mexico Series (COTF Mexico), a new four-round championship debuting in 2027. Eight Classes Confirmed for Inaugural Season Eight classes are confirmed for 2027: Baby, Micro Swift, Mini Swift, X30 Junior, X30 Senior, X30 Master, […]

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EKN Trackside: Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 10 – Sunday Report

Schad doubles up in Senior debut to bring win total to four at New Castle Motorsports Park

Oct 11, 2026
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A decade’s worth of history was celebrated this past weekend with the running of the Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 10 presented by Odenthal Racing Products. The October 8-11 event at the New Castle Motorsports Park welcomed 502 entries with over 400 drivers in attendance, representing three different countries. The racing was action-packed all […]

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Oct 10, 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 Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 10 from New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana. This is insider info will not be seen anywhere else. Be […]

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2026 ProKart Challenge Concludes at K1 Circuit

Sixth and final round contested in southern California for Superkarts! USA regional championship

Oct 08, 2026
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The 2026 ProKart Challenge championship hosted its sixth and final round of the season at the K1 Circuit over the October 3-4 weekend. It was the second visit to the Winchester, California facility of the year, opening the 2026 championship and ending the chase at the same location with a different layout each time. The […]

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EKN Trackside: Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 10 – Preview

Over 500 entries set to battle at New Castle Motorsports Park

Oct 07, 2026
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The Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 10 is set for this week at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The New Castle, Indiana facility is set to welcome over 500 entries over the October 8-11 event in what will be the largest karting event in North American and around the world. A total of nine […]

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Oct 06, 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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Inaugural Cascadia Karting Cup Hits Pat’s Acres Racing Complex

Pacific Northwest karters gather at historic facility for special one-off event

Oct 06, 2026
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The inaugural Cascadia Karting Cup presented by Shinko Racing Kart Tires was held at the Pat’s Acres Racing Complex over the October 2-4 weekend. The Canby, Oregon facility is a landmark in North American karting, having the privilege of welcoming Pacific Northwest racers and teams to the inaugural one-off event to celebrate the 2026 season. […]

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USA Wins Title at T4 Nations Cup 2026

Senior driver Wargo lands victory to lead Red, White and Blue in Spain

Oct 05, 2026
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The T4 Nations Cup 2026 took place at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero facility outside Valencia, Spain over October 1-4. The 2026 edition features a record setting 295 drivers from 35 countries battling in four categories with hopes of becoming a T4 world champion. A total of 22 drivers from the United States of America […]

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Oct 05, 2026
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The 2026 season for the Route 66 Sprint Series was the first year of a new era for the regional championship program. Purchased one year ago by industry veteran Tim Koyen, the series experienced one of its highest attended seasons in many years, continuing with the family fun atmosphere established by former owner Chris Kardashian […]

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ROK Cup USA with Large Contingent at ROK Cup Superfinal 2026

Sixty drivers to represent the Americas at South Garda Karting, including 21 from USA and Canada

Oct 02, 2026
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The ROK Cup Superfinal is the year-end event for drivers from around the world in the ROK category, meeting at the historic South Garda Karting facility in Lonato, Italy over October 13-17. More than 400 drivers from over 35 different countries are set to compete in the 10 categories. Drivers from the United States have […]

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Oct 01, 2026
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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. Rob Howden and […]

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Race Report: 2026 Texas Sprint Racing Series – Fall Finale

Speedsportz Racing Park welcomes multiple first time winners to close out season

Oct 01, 2026
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The Texas Sprint Racing Series visited the place where the 2026 season began, returning to the Speedsportz Racing Park for the Fall Finale. The New Caney, Texas facility welcomed the International Kart Federation and Superkarts! USA competitors over the September 25-27, hosting the fifth and final round of the championship chase. Different from the opening […]

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Oct 01, 2026
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The ROK Cup, the OTK Kart Group’s international one-make series, is preparing for the 2027 season with a novelty reserved for all categories, confirming and reinforcing the pillars on which the project is founded: performance, accessibility and reliability. Next year, in fact, ROK Cup competitions will see the introduction of Vega tires in all categories. […]

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Oct 01, 2026
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Twenty racers competed through multiple rounds of qualifying during August and September for the opportunity to earn an Ignite Series Scholarship provided by the Raceway Gives Foundation at the Junior 500 shootout on Sept. 20. After weeks of competition, Riley Kirn emerged as the scholarship recipient, delivering a standout performance throughout the event. Kirn topped […]

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