FZ Shifter Announces 2026 “Gold Rush” Bonus Program
$10,000 purse established for Junior Shifter class including multiple events and programs along the west coast
FZShifter.com is excited to announce the launch of the 2026 “Gold Rush”, a premier incentive prize package designed to reward and grow the Junior Shifter karting category. Featuring a total season-ending cash purse of $10,000, the program looks to provide tangible financial support to the next top junior shifter competitor. The Gold Rush is open to […]
Read Full StoryRace Report: 2026 ROK Cup USA Florida Winter Tour – Round Three
Championships decided at inaugural visit to T4 KartPlex
The 2026 ROK Cup USA Florida Winter Tour took the checkered flag this past weekend at the T4 Kartplex near Palmetto, Florida. With the series’ completion, champions were crowned across 11 ROK Cup USA-promoted classes, with awards and prizes for all. “A great weekend and a great Florida Winter Tour,” explained ROK Cup USA’s Mike […]
Read Full StoryRace Report: 2026 Cup Karts North America Spring Nationals
Second major event of season welcomes nine different winners at Charlotte Motor Speedway
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 […]
Read Full StoryLonato Launches the Protagonists of the Final Sprint of the WSK Super Master Series
Victories in the penultimate round went to Orlov (KZ2), Manach (OK), Miron (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), Frigerio (MINI Gr.3), and Perico (OK-NJ)
The round held at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato was one of the most significant events of the WSK Super Master Series, serving as the penultimate appointment following the first three rounds in La Conca, Sarno, and Viterbo. It stood out as one of the most attended rounds ever across all categories—from the […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: February 2026 – Nicolas Orbezo
Texas driver earns career first Junior victories at two different programs
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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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. ‘This Week In […]
Read Full StoryFZ Shifter Platform to be Featured at RMC America’s Trophy
Junior and Senior engine package to compete in inaugural championship program
The 2026 season marks the debut of the new Race Rotax America’s Trophy championship. The inaugural event is scheduled for March 20-22 at the Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona with the first round of the program being contested. Alongside the Rotax Max Challenge categories will be the addition of the FZ Shifter platform for […]
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In just two weeks, the inaugural T4 Americas Cup will launch a new era for karting across the Western Hemisphere. For the first time ever, the region will host a true continental spec class event, uniting drivers from the United States, Europe, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Colombia, Guatemala, Panama, Puerto Rico, and more under one platform, one rulebook, […]
Read Full StoryChallenge of the Americas Opens Registration for Phoenix Kart Racing Association Weekend
Early benchmark total and date set for April event
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 […]
Read Full StorySix Different Winners Open the 2026 Champions of the Future Academy Program Season in Valencia
New Talent Emerges as the 2026 Season Begins
Four days on track, two days of racing, and six different winners set off fireworks in the season opened of the 2026 Champions of the Future Academy Program International Series. After winter preparation, machinery collection, track walks, and reflection on the 2025 title successes of Perico, Clancy, and Silkunas, the season officially came to life […]
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In 2026, it becomes mandatory for all karts competing in FIA Karting events to be fitted with the innovative Impact Data Recorder (IDR) – a small and cost-effective safety device that records impact forces. The IDR produces real world data to assist in the development of the safety advancements of tomorrow including circuit layouts, barrier […]
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At any karting event you see from club, regional, national and of course on the international stage, you can find an OTK chassis. The OTK Kart Group is among the most prestigious and recognized brands in competition karting. They have put the over 40 years of manufacturing and bringing world-class karting technology into the rental […]
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The following are the race reports from the 2011 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SpringNationals from the Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona. The event was held on April 29-May 1, marking the first visit for the organization launching its second season of the championship. Saturday Results Sunday Results EKN Trackside: SKUSA Pro Tour SpringNationals Saturday […]
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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 […]
Read Full StoryBehind the Laptop: One Push Forward
Superkarts! USA goes new direction with pushback bumper system
The pushback bumper system has been part of karting in the United States since 2017. The United States Pro Kart Series program was the first to debut the system, with Superkarts! USA following in 2018. The system introduced by the FIA and FIA Karting during the 2015 season is aimed at ‘making racing fairer by […]
Read Full StorySuperkarts! USA Announces Removal of Pushback Bumper for Three SKUSA Pro Tour Classes
Pro X30, X30 Junior and KA100 Master to compete in 2026 championship without the front nose cone mounting system
The 2026 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour is set to begin in one month, traveling to the Musselman Honda Circuit over the weekend of March 27-29 for the 2026 SKUSA WinterNationals. It will be the third trip to the Tucson, Arizona facility, marking the first time returning since it hosted the 2013 SKUSA SpringNationals. Registration opened […]
Read Full StoryRace Rotax RMC America’s Trophy Opens Registration
Two events, four round championship program set for series debut in March at Musselman Honda Circuit
In January, Race Rotax announced the creation of the RMC America’s Trophy program. The two events, four round championship is set to begin on March 20-22 at the Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona. The international program is a pathway to one of the most prestigious karting events in the world – the 2026 Rotax […]
Read Full StorySuperkarts! USA Returns to Musselman Honda Circuit to Begin 2026 SKUSA Pro Tour
Registration open for March 27-29 event in Tucson, Arizona
Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) is set to return to the renowned Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona, having last visited the track 15 years ago. Back in 2011, the likes of Colton Herta, Sabré Cook, Daniel Bray, and Fritz Leesmann fought for bragging rights. This year, the SKUSA Pro Tour WinterNationals returns to the desert and […]
Read Full StoryProtagonists of the Third Round of the WSK Super Master Series
Third round of the series ended at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo with the victories going to Van Walstijn (KZ2), Krutogolov (OK), Pizzonia (OKJ), Miras (MINI U10), Pace (MINI Gr.3), and Perico (OK-NJ)
The third round of the WSK Super Master Series, held at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo, once again demonstrated the high competitive level of the WSK Promotion championship. This was made possible by the vast field of competitors, which on this occasion saw drivers from 60 nations take to the track alongside major manufacturers and the […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2026 Challenge of the Americas – K1 Circuit – Sunday Report
Eversman claims career first in dramatic finish to close out second round of championship
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 […]
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