Sep 27, 2013

The MAXSpeed Group, the US exclusive distributor for Rotax MAX engines and related products, is pleased to announce some exciting news regarding the upcoming Pan-American Challenge on October 8-13 at NOLAMotorsportsPark in New Orleans.  As of today, pre-entries are way ahead of last year. Even with a few days to go before the pre-entry deadline of […]

Sep 27, 2013

The final stop of the inaugural Can-Am Karting Challenge took the drivers and teams to the JacksonCountySportsPark facility, home of the Southern Oregon Karters. The September 20-22 event was a challenging one, with the circuit among the toughest to conquer and adapt to, and the wet weather around the Medford, Oregon area brought on its […]

Sep 26, 2013

The World Karting Association and IAME, the Italian-based producer of the Parilla Leopard, X30 and Komet engines, are pleased to announce a restructure of their ongoing partnership for the 2014 season in WKA’s national 2-cycle sprint series, the Mazda / Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup. WKA and IAME’s new partnership, which has been a constant since 1995, […]

Sep 25, 2013

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 […]

Sep 24, 2013

Anticipation is building for the 1st annual Vega Sprint Nationals to be held at the world class karting facility at Atlanta Motorsports Park on October 4-6.  This track, normally a members-only facility, will open its doors to the best racers in the country, all vying for the $12,000 cash purse. Top drivers from around the […]

Sep 23, 2013

One of the perks that we enjoy through managing the ‘Internet hub’ for the sport is our many connections within the industry. Karting is filled with many passionate enthusiasts, and there are many great events figures which we are thrilled to be associated. The Rock Island Grand Prix exemplifies that status, as the all-volunteer crew […]

Sep 20, 2013

There’s nothing quite like karts racing through city streets. Turning the 15mph zones into on-the-edge circuits and reaching speeds of 80+ mph provides the thrill and excitement you cannot find anywhere else. The change in location for racers who spend the season at race tracks tucked away from the public eye now competing in front […]

Sep 19, 2013

The 10th running of the RoboPong 200 will take place over the October 26-27 weekend at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The 200-lap TaG endurance race around the 1.1-mile New Castle, Indiana facility tests the skill, determination and the stamina of both man and machine, including pit stops for fuel and tires, drivers changes, and […]

Sep 18, 2013

In just over 60 days, it will be go-time at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas when over 500 of the best karters from around the world take part in the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals XVII. The November 20-24 event is shaping up to be another record-breaking year, as the entry total for […]

Sep 17, 2013

Racing For Tourettes is excited to announce Trey Shannon’s entry into the 24 Hours of America. Building upon his successful 24 hour Guinness World Record attempts in 2011 and 2012, Shannon is now set to take on his first 24 hour race as a solo competitor. The 24 Hours of America, organized by Endurance Karting, […]

Sep 16, 2013

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 […]

Sep 13, 2013

Each Labor Day weekend, droves of karters from across the country have traveled to the Rock Island Grand Prix. The Quad Cities festival event is something like no other, tagged as the world’s largest street race. Both on and off the track, the excitement never ends. After 19 editions of the event, this year’s races […]

Sep 12, 2013

It was a return to action for the California ProKart Challenge program, hosting the fifth round of the 2013 season on September 6-7. The Superkarts! USA regional series returned to the Buttonwillow Raceway Park in Buttonwillow, California for the second time this year, contesting the challenging 7/10-mile course in the opposite direction from the first […]

Sep 11, 2013

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 […]

Sep 08, 2013

The final day of action went into the books for the inaugural season of the United States Pro Kart Series. The Pittsburgh International Race Complex provide the site for the final two rounds of the 2013 season, as Sunday hosted the eighth round of competition toward the seven championships. Despite some power outages around the […]

Sep 07, 2013

The first round of racing at the United States Pro Kart Series finale weekend went into the books Saturday with a great day of action at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex. The Wampum, PA facility was busy with racing all day long, as the seven categories moved one step closer to end the inaugural season. […]

Sep 06, 2013

The inaugural season for the United States Pro Kart Series – presented by Bridgestone, FranklinKart.com and L&T Manufacturing – will come to a close this weekend following the two rounds contested at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex. The Wampum, PA facility, formerly known as BeaveRun, will host rounds seven and eight of the USPKS series […]

Sep 05, 2013

On October 26-27, 2013, shifter karts, TaG karts, Yamaha karts and 4-cycle karts will all converge on the very technical 1/2-mile sprint course at North Texas Karters facilities in Denton, Texas for the first annual Texas 500 Kart Endurance Race and Pit Stop Competition. North Texas Karters and the promoters of the Texas Lone Star […]

Sep 04, 2013

The inaugural season of the United States Pro Kart Series – presented by Bridgestone, FranklinKart.com, and L&T Manufacturing -will come to a close this coming weekend as the seven championships will be decided at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex. The fourth and final weekend of the 2013 schedule – sponsored by freem, Steiner Electric and […]

Sep 01, 2013

It was a weekend of history as the 19th Rock Island Grand Prix completed Sunday. The Quad Cities street race festival saw record temperatures, and records set on-track throughout the two-day event. A number of new fast times were set in the 14 categories offered this year, with a number of drivers making history. Gary […]