Feb 05, 2026

The ownership group at Colorado Karting Circuit has a long-standing history in Colorado karting, including Greg Welch, Todd Varney and Ian Koentges. Through their decades of combined experience, they have developed a clear understanding of what the sport needs to succeed. After extensive discussions with team owners, facility owners, and racers across the Rocky Mountain […]

Feb 05, 2026

Two weeks remain before the beginning of the 2026 Challenge of the Americas. The 19th season of the championship program opens at the K1 Circuit in Winchester, California on the February 20-22 weekend. The last pieces of the program have been completed with the Challenge welcoming this year’s class sponsors along with the 2026 prize […]

Feb 04, 2026

Odenthal Racing Products is a leading manufacturer in innovative and reliable products for karting. Their ‘Made in the USA’ product line continues to evolve over their decades within the sport of karting. The newest product to hit the karting market from ORP is the Super Spider II Sprocket Hub – Code Red Edition. The package […]

Feb 03, 2026

The new Barrichello by Birelart range makes its official debut, combining Birelart technology and tradition with Rubens Barrichello’s well-known passion for karting. Passion and innovation are two key words that have united the Lissone-based company and the former Brazilian F1 driver for this new project. The latest Birelart brand joins other successful brands linked to […]

Feb 03, 2026

Briggs & Stratton Motorsports is proud to announce the release of the 2026 Rule Set for the 206 engine platform. Following a year of successful technical updates in 2025 — including the rollout of enhanced ignition coils — the 2026 season focuses on stability and the removal of administrative barriers for the kart racing community. […]

Feb 01, 2026

The fourth and final round of the 2026 Rotax RMC Winter Trophy was completed at the Speedsportz Racing Park on Sunday. The day at the New Caney, Texas began with temperatures below the 30 degree mark but rose up above 50 with sunny skies throughout the day. The over 110 competitors over the six Rotax […]

Jan 31, 2026

The second half of the 2026 Rotax RMC Winter Trophy began on Saturday at the Speedsportz Racing Park with the third round of action taking place. A sunny but cold and windy day greeted the over 110 drivers in the six Rotax categories at the New Caney, Texas facility, with temps only reaching the mid […]

Jan 30, 2026

Action resumed at the Speedsportz Racing Park on Friday for the 2026 Rotax RMC Winter Trophy with Round Two activities that were carried over from the previous weekend. The Sunday action from the opening weekend was postponed due to freezing temperatures, and the Prefinal and Final sessions were moved to Friday of this weekend. This […]

Jan 29, 2026

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 […]

Jan 29, 2026

The second weekend of the 2026 Rotax RMC Winter Trophy is set to be contested on January 30-February 1 at the Speedsportz Racing Park. The second half of a back-to-back weekend championship program will feature three rounds of racing over three days at the New Caney, Texas facility. The Round Two action from last weekend […]

Jan 28, 2026

If you’re a club karter, you know that there’s nothing like pulling up to the kart track in your pickup truck with the kart in the cargo box, ready to turn some laps or enjoy a race day with friends and family. Typically, in that truck bed, you’ve got room for your kart, tools, spare […]

Jan 28, 2026

The USPKS is entering its 14th season as a premier destination for both domestic and international karting competitors. The past 13 seasons have established the USPKS’s reputation as a series rooted in fairness, community, and communication with its competitors. These values will continue to guide the organization in 2026 and the years to come. Thank […]

Jan 27, 2026

The 2026 season brings with it the 19th year for the Challenge of the Americas championship program. The series that was once based as a winter program has evolved throughout its near two decades of action into what is now a four-weekend major championship for the western half of the USA. The 2026 Challenge of […]

Jan 26, 2026

The 2026 Rotax RMC Winter Trophy presented by Race Rotax was scheduled to host the opening two rounds of racing over the January 23-25 weekend at the Speedsportz Racing Park. Practice / Qualifying day on Friday provided usual temperature and weather conditions however Saturday for Round One racing brought on heavy rain conditions to the […]

Jan 26, 2026

An event of immense sporting value has officially launched the international karting season at the La Conca International Circuit in Muro Leccese, hosting the first round of the WSK Super Master Series. It was an extraordinary opening event with massive global participation, featuring 300 drivers representing 59 nations. The presence of all the major manufacturers […]

Jan 23, 2026

Champions of the Future America (COTF America), the new, recently announced karting series from global karting promoter RGMMC and U.S. karting leader K1, is proud to announce the substantial prize packages, official tire provider, and strategic roadmap for its inaugural 2026 season. REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ROUND 1 The wait is over. Registration is officially open […]

Jan 23, 2026

The fifth year of the Rotax RMC Winter Trophy is set to begin with the opening two rounds of the championship program at the Speedsportz Racing Park. The New Caney, Texas facility will host the program for the first time after the first four editions held at the Orlando Kart Center. 2026 also marks the […]

Jan 22, 2026

If you’re talking powerhouse teams in Southern California, you’d likely start with Formula Works. Led by Team Principal Anthony Siragusa, the operation has been winning races and championships in the ultra-competitive region since 2014 and they’re primarily responsible for the slew of black and white GFC karts you’d see at any club, regional, and national […]

Jan 22, 2026

If you’re rolling through any national series paddock on set-up day or after the races on Sunday, you’ll see many teams unloading or loading vertical stands stacked with four karts. Those stands are built by long-time karter and motorsports industry member Chuck Gafrarar. From Speed Concepts to Brandon Jarsocrak Racing, major teams, individuals, and families […]

Jan 21, 2026

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. The first episode […]