Aug 06, 2020
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The fourth annual USAC Karting Battle at the Brickyard was held on July 31-August 2 inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Karters from all over the country converged into the famed Brickyard for what is know penned as the largest club race in the USA. From Briggs to shifterkarts, all enjoyed three days of racing around […]

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EKN Trackside: 2020 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour – Weekend One Preview

Historic two weekend schedule at New Castle Motorsports Park to complete 11th season of program

Aug 05, 2020
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The 2020 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour has been delayed by five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What was set to begin in March in New Orleans saw only four rounds of practice completed for the start of the WinterNationals before the government shut down the facility and sent everyone home for what was unknown […]

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Aug 05, 2020
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Trinity Karting Group is taking on the 2020 season with full steam. Since the end of May, the race team has been traveling around to regional and national events, including the Stars Championship Series, United States Pro Kart Series and the recent USAC Karting Battle at the Brickyard. Victories and podiums across the board have […]

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Solo Kart USA Adds Trey Brown and Jake Heavlow for SKUSA SummerNationals

SKUSA National #3 plateholder to make debut with team in New Castle

Aug 05, 2020
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Solo Kart USA has confirmed two new drivers in the X30 Senior class for this weekend’s SKUSA Pro Tour SummerNationals at New Castle Motorsports Park in Indiana. SKUSA Pro Tour National #3 plateholder Trey Brown and former WKA champion Jake Heavlow will be under the team tent for the coming two weekends of tripleheader action. […]

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Aug 04, 2020
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The fourth annual USAC Karting Battle at the Brickyard took place on the July 31-August 2 weekend on an ultra-fast course laid out inside the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This year’s event was unique, with the move from the Fourth of July weekend to the end of the month due to rescheduling at the famed […]

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2020 USAC Karting Battle at the Brickyard – Event Preview

Fourth edition of the largest club race in the USA returns to IMS

Jul 30, 2020
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Karts will once again venture inside the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend as USAC Karting hosts the fourth annual Battle at the Brickyard. This event is the lone opportunity for karters to compete inside one of the most iconic landmarks in the world in terms of motorsports. A record total of 459 entries will […]

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Jul 29, 2020
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With the constant juggling of event schedules due to the COVID-19 pandemic we are pleased to announce the official dates of the 2020 US Rotax Grand Nationals being held on September 17-19, 2020.  The dates have been shifted one day earlier with the final day being held on the Saturday September 19 instead of Sunday […]

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Jul 29, 2020
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The three race Rotax northeastern regional Stars & Stripes Trophy series entry link is now open! Coming quickly, round one will take place in upstate New York at Lafayette Motorsports Park on August 20-21.  With regional excitement heightened, the series will offer the championship winner in both Sr. Max and Masters Max a ticket to […]

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Jul 24, 2020
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For the first time in four months, EKN was trackside for an event amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The return trackside took the EKN Live program to the 2020 opener for the United States Pro Kart Series. The Hoosier State Grand Prix was held at the New Castle Motorsports Park on July 17-19, welcoming over 200 […]

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Jul 22, 2020
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Superkarts! USA has adjusted their cash purse for the 2020 SKUSA Pro Tour, set to be held over two weekends at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Rounds One, Two and Three on the August 6-9 weekend with August 13-16 to host Rounds Four, Five and Six. Even More Pro Class Weekend Prize Money Prize money […]

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Jul 21, 2020
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This season has become the real challenge for us, however from the outlook and optimism from our teams and drivers we are excited to embrace these difficulties. With event conflicts becoming a daily occurrence and the ever changing procedures and restrictions in these difficult times, we are adapting. As with our first round at Pitt […]

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Jul 21, 2020
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American chassis brands for sprint karting can be counted on one hand. While the sport was invented in California back in 1956, karting is a worldwide pastime and technology continues to evolve from decade to decade. One of the most unique developers of our time was John Martin of iKart. Sadly, Martin passed away on […]

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Jul 21, 2020
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With the entirety of the 2020 SKUSA ProTour now consolidated into back-to-back consecutive weekends, details are beginning to emerge for both the SKUSA ProTour and some of the supplemental events supporting the dual weekend format. “With the sport and country on lockdown the last four months, we have received a ton of questions on what […]

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EKN Trackside: 2020 United States Pro Kart Series – Hoosier State Grand Prix – Sunday Report

Arscott schools X30 Pro in the rain to grab $5,000 payday in New Castle

Jul 19, 2020
Written by David Cole | 3 Comment

The final day of the United States Pro Kart Series Hoosier State Grand Prix ended with unique circumstances. From Thursday through the lunch hour Sunday at the New Castle Motorsports Park, the weather was clear skies and warm temperatures. When the main events began, clouds rolled over the New Castle, Indiana facility with storms to […]

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EKN Trackside: 2020 United States Pro Kart Series – Hoosier State Grand Prix – Saturday Report

Deukmedjian double dips with Kart Republic and Will Power Kart to highlight first day at New Castle

Jul 18, 2020
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A record-breaking weekend for the United States Pro Kart Series hosted the opening round of racing at the New Castle Motorsports Park on Saturday. Round One of the 2020 season was contested as the Hoosier State Grand Prix moved to the first official day of racing at the New Castle, Indiana facility. A record total […]

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Jul 17, 2020
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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 the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going […]

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Multiple Double Race Winners at Recent California ProKart Challenge Event

Rounds Four and Five contested in double-race weekend in Santa Maria

Jul 16, 2020
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The 2020 season resumed for the California ProKart Challenge program with Rounds Four and Five contested at the Santa Maria Karting Association facility. Teams and competitors of the Superkarts! USA regional program ventured to the facility just outside the Santa Maria Airport and minutes from the Pacific coast over the July 10-12 weekend. The weather […]

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EKN Trackside: 2020 United States Pro Kart Series – Hoosier State Grand Prix – Preview Part 2

Sold out KA100 category and stacked X30 Pro to open championship chase in New Castle

Jul 15, 2020
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The eighth season for the United States Pro Kart Series presented by MG Tires and IAME USA East has been delayed by four months. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation for the opening event in Ocala, Florida and postponed the second event on the 2020 schedule in North Carolina. What was originally scheduled to be […]

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EKN Trackside: 2020 United States Pro Kart Series – Hoosier State Grand Prix – Preview Part 1

Championship chase begins in New Castle with largest event in series history

Jul 14, 2020
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The eighth season for the United States Pro Kart Series presented by MG Tires and IAME USA East has been delayed by four months. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation for the opening event in Ocala, Florida and postponed the second event on the 2020 schedule in North Carolina. What was originally scheduled to be […]

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Jul 13, 2020
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With the first event of the 2020 season being delayed by 4 months, and the karting landscape changing worldwide, the United States Pro Kart Series (USPKS) presented by MG Tires and IAME USA East, had to make some changes to the initially announced prize packages.  With tickets to the 2020 IAME International Final off the […]

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