Racing Family – Change is Always Hard

Iowa karter Jeremiah Davis cherishes a reunion with his PKRA family

Dec 02, 2013
Written by David Cole | 2 Comment

About a year and a half ago, I moved to Phoenix from Iowa, just out of school, and in a place where I knew exactly no one. After about a month in the city, bored out of my mind and missing racing – I had sold my dirt racing equipment before I left, thinking I […]

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GoRotax.com Driver of the Month Presented by eKartingNews.com – October 2013 – Aidan Keel

Florida driver races his way to Invitational event at Rotax Grand Finals in NOLA

Nov 29, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

Thanks to the new partnership between MAXSpeed Group and eKartingNews.com, a monthly program has been devised to promote outstanding drivers in the Rotax Max Challenge. The new program – GoRotax.com Driver of the Month presented by eKartingNews.com – is based off a similar program the leading karting website offers each month, focused on the United […]

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EKN Trackside: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII – Sunday Report

Wimsett bags $16,000 with S1 and title, Aussie Rowe steals TaG Senior win, Abbasse earns second in KZ2

Nov 24, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

After three straight days of cold temperatures and rain in Las Vegas, the sun that arrived on the scene for SuperSunday put some much-needed positive buzz in the SuperNationals paddock.  With 11 races on the docket for the day, the karting enthusiasts in attendance were treated to an incredible display of competition.  The glory of […]

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EKN Trackside: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII – Saturday Report

Decision Saturday as fields are set for SuperSunday in Las Vegas

Nov 23, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

The ‘challenge’ that is this year’s Superkarts! USA SuperNationals continued again on Saturday as extreme weather pushed everyone in the paddock to rise above…adapt…overcome.  Uncharacteristic rain and cold temperatures made things tremendously difficult for everyone in the paddock, and on the track as well, but there was a job to be done.  The focus of […]

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EKN Trackside: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII – Friday Report

Challenging day for competitors and staff against terrible weather conditions

Nov 22, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

In the 16-year history of the SKUSA SuperNationals, we’ve not had a week with this kind of ridiculous weather.  Rain, wind and cold temperatures have ravaged this year’s event, straining everyone involved, from the racers and the vendors to the SKUSA staff and, most aggressively, the dedicated corners workers who spent over 14 hours at […]

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EKN Trackside: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII – Paddock Insider – Friday

Weather to challenge first official day of competition

Nov 22, 2013
Written by David Cole | 2 Comment

EKN’s Paddock Insider brings you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will be a timeline of events as they happen during the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals XVII in Las Vegas, Nevada. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage of the SKUSA SuperNationals XVII, visit […]

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EKN Trackside: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII – Paddock Insider – Thursday

Rain welcomes competitors for second day of practice

Nov 21, 2013
Written by David Cole | 1 Comment

EKN’s Paddock Insider brings you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will be a timeline of events as they happen during the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals XVII in Las Vegas, Nevada. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage of the SKUSA SuperNationals XVII, visit […]

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EKN Exclusive: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII Gets Underway in Las Vegas

Record breaking event with over $100,000 in prizes hits the track outside the Rio

Nov 20, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

It has been a long journey since the inaugural Superkarts! USA SuperNationals back at the ‘Rock Pile’ south of the Las Vegas Strip. A gathering of shifterkart pilots from all across the country has led to the biggest karting event in world every November. Over 580 drivers, industry leaders throughout North America and the world, […]

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Nov 20, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

EKN’s Paddock Insider brings you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will be a timeline of events as they happen during the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals XVII in Las Vegas, Nevada. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage of the SKUSA SuperNationals XVII, […]

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EKN Exclusive: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII – Preview Program – TaG Senior

Eye on the prize for over 80 drivers in headline category

Nov 19, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

eKartingNews.com, the official online media partner of Superkarts! USA, is proud to present the SKUSA SuperNationals XVII Preview Program. Over the coming days leading up to the November 20-24 event, EKN will preview each of the 11 categories that will close out the 2013 SKUSA Pro Tour while competing for a share of the prize […]

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So-Cal Rotax Challenge Formed for 2014

Eight round series from March to October to serve as official United States Rotax Max Challenge program for Southern California

Nov 19, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

Andy Seesemann was one of the early supporters of the Rotax Max Challenge here in the United States, jumping on-board some 15 years ago. The promoter of the Rotax Challenge of the Americas and owner of Full Throttle Karting continues to promote the brand and Rotax races throughout the continent. Previously, Seesemann coordinated the Southern […]

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EKN Exclusive: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII – Preview Program – S1

Pro Tour racers looking to conquer in Vegas to secure a $10,000 pay day

Nov 18, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

eKartingNews.com, the official online media partner of Superkarts! USA, is proud to present the SKUSA SuperNationals XVII Preview Program. Over the coming days leading up to the November 20-24 event, EKN will preview each of the 11 categories that will close out the 2013 SKUSA Pro Tour while competing for a share of the prize […]

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EKN Exclusive: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII – Preview Program – KZ2

Top shifterkart pilots from around the world to battle for $10,000 in Vegas

Nov 18, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

eKartingNews.com, the official online media partner of Superkarts! USA, is proud to present the SKUSA SuperNationals XVII Preview Program. Over the coming days leading up to the November 20-24 event, EKN will preview each of the 11 categories that will close out the 2013 SKUSA Pro Tour while competing for a share of the prize […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Saturday Report

Correa becomes first American Rotax world champion - Wimsett and Askew help USA earn Nations Cup

Nov 17, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

For complete coverage, visit the EKN Event Page and for a recap on the day’s action, visit the EKN Paddock Insider – including interviews with a number of the Team USA members. The 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals will go down as one of the most exciting events in North American karting history. A […]

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EKN Exclusive: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII – Preview Program – S2

2013 is Ryan Kinnear’s year to shine in Sin City

Nov 16, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

eKartingNews.com, the official online media partner of Superkarts! USA, is proud to present the SKUSA SuperNationals XVII Preview Program. Over the coming days leading up to the November 20-24 event, EKN will preview each of the 11 categories that will close out the 2013 SKUSA Pro Tour while competing for a share of the prize […]

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Paddock Insider: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Saturday

Championship Saturday here at NOLA as Rotax world champions to be decided

Nov 16, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

EKN’s Paddock Insider is a new Trackside coverage addition, bringing you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will be a timeline of events as they happen during the 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage, visit […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Friday Report

Kirkwood and Rudolph keep pole position heading into Championship Saturday

Nov 15, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

For complete coverage, visit the EKN Event Page and for a recap on the day’s action, visit the EKN Paddock Insider – including interviews with a number of the Team USA members. It was decision day at the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, as Friday was the final day that all 72 drivers in each […]

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Paddock Insider: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Friday

Last day to determine top-34 competing on Championship Saturday in NOLA

Nov 15, 2013
Written by David Cole | 8 Comment

EKN’s Paddock Insider is a new Trackside coverage addition, bringing you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will be a timeline of events as they happen during the 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage, visit […]

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EKN Exclusive: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII – Preview Program – S4

Musser looking for first win and Pro Tour title

Nov 15, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

eKartingNews.com, the official online media partner of Superkarts! USA, is proud to present the SKUSA SuperNationals XVII Preview Program. Over the coming days leading up to the November 20-24 event, EKN will preview each of the 11 categories that will close out the 2013 SKUSA Pro Tour while competing for a share of the prize […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Thursday Report

Rudolph, Formal and Kirkwood lead Team USA as Senior Max squad continues to fight

Nov 14, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

For complete coverage, visit the EKN Event Page and for a recap on the day’s action, visit the EKN Paddock Insider – including interviews with a number of the Team USA members. Photos courtesy of Ken Johnson – Studio52.us With the third day of action complete at the NOLA Motorsports Park for the 2013 Rotax […]

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