EKN Constructors Championship – August 9, 2013

Tony Kart extends lead to nearly 200 points over CRG and Arrow

Aug 09, 2013
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The 2013 season is now over halfway completed with some of the major events of the year now into the book. Looking forward, a number of one-off events are on the horizon, with championships in the minds for many drivers and teams. For the eKartingNews.com Constructors Championship, a year of domination is in the making […]

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Rock Island Grand Prix Offering Casey’s Race Against Hunger TaG Senior Saturday Afternoon

Annual Labor Day street race urging driver, spectator donations for River Bend Foodbank

Aug 08, 2013
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The Rock Island Grand Prix has been delivering free family entertainment on Labor Day Weekend for 19 years. This year organizers are asking spectators for something in return. A new feature for this year’s event is the Casey’s General Stores Race Against Hunger on Saturday. The Casey’s Race Against Hunger, and a new Vintage Kart […]

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100 Days to the 2013 Rotax Grand Finals in New Orleans

Countdown continues until Rotax world championship hits United States soil for first time in November

Aug 07, 2013
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The end of the 2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals this past weekend – held at the new GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina – marked 100 days until this year’s Rotax Grand Finals. The Rotax world championship will bring over 300 drivers from around the world to the United States for the […]

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The Bottom Line – Pride in Progression

Charlie Kimball’s victory shared among karting community

Aug 07, 2013
Written by Rob Howden | No Comments

Be sure to post your comments regarding the column below in the EKN Global Members Discussion section – Ed. It’s surprising to say this, but through the 20 years that I’ve been doing what I do, I don’t think that I’ve ever been this busy.  I’m currently in the middle of a 14-week stretch that […]

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2014 Rotax Challenge of the Americas Schedule Announced

Three weekend Winter International Rotax Max Challenge program to award four 2014 Rotax Grand Finals tickets

Aug 06, 2013
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Over 200 of the United States Rotax Max Challenge competitors are traveling back home from the 2013 Rotax Grand Nationals at the GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina. Many will return to finish out their local series, some will take their chance at the Rotax Pan-American Challenge in October with a handful set to represent […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals – Saturday Report

History made at GoPro Motorplex as Championship Saturday decides seven national champions

Aug 03, 2013
Written by David Cole | 2 Comment

For complete coverage of the 2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals, visit the EKN Event Page Be sure to post your comments below in the EKN Global Members Discussion section – Ed. Drivers, teams and families prepared the last 364 days for Championship Saturday at the 2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals. […]

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Paddock Insider: 2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals – Saturday

Championship Saturday to decide the seven United States Rotax Max Challenge champions

Aug 03, 2013
Written by David Cole | 4 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 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including interviews and photos. Please feel free to […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals – Friday Report

Grids set for seven categories entering Championship Saturday at GoPro Motorplex

Aug 02, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

For complete coverage of the 2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals, visit the EKN Event Page Be sure to post your comments regarding the opening day of the event below in the EKN Global Members Discussion section – Ed. It was ‘Frantic Friday’ at the GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina as the 2013 […]

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Paddock Insider: 2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals – Friday

A look into Friday's action as it happens at the GoPro Motorplex

Aug 02, 2013
Written by David Cole | 3 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 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including interviews and photos. Please feel free to […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals – Thursday Report

Super Pole highlights day as racing action gets underway in Mooresville

Aug 01, 2013
Written by David Cole | No Comments

For complete coverage of the 2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals, visit the EKN Event Page Be sure to post your comments regarding the opening day of the event below in the EKN Global Members Discussion section – Ed. The build up toward Championship Saturday continued at the GoPro Motorplex as the 2013 […]

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Paddock Insider: 2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals – Thursday

A daily look into the action as it happens at the GoPro Motorplex

Aug 01, 2013
Written by David Cole | 13 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 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including interviews and photos. Please feel free […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals – Paddock Pass

EKN exclusive insider info from the soggy GoPro Motorplex

Aug 01, 2013
Written by David Cole | 5 Comment

For complete coverage of the 2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals, visit the EKN Event Page Be sure to post your comments regarding the opening day of the event below in the EKN Global Members Discussion section – Ed. The 2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals officially got underway at the […]

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2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals

July 31-August 3, 2013 : GoPro Motorplex - Mooresville, North Carolina

Jul 31, 2013
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This week brings on the annual United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals. Nearly 200 drivers from all across the country will converge on the GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina. Teams and drivers are already on site, taking part in unofficial practice scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, with Wednesday serving as the official practice […]

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Driver Diary: Nick Neri – United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals

Florida driver returns to chase fourth national Rotax title

Jul 31, 2013
Written by David Cole | 2 Comment

eKartingNews.com has partnered up with the 2011 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals champion Nick Neri to provide an insightful and direct look into competing at this year’s Grand Nationals, held at the GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina. Following each day, the Ocala Gran Prix driver will provide a notebook on his action […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals – Preview

Nearly 200 drivers set to compete at GoPro Motorplex for seven national titles

Jul 30, 2013
Written by David Cole | 5 Comment

This is the week United States ‘Rotaxians’ dream about for nearly 364 days of the year. The 2013 United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals officially gets underway July 31 as the four-day event is contested at the new GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina. Drivers in seven Rotax Max Challenge categories will be competing […]

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SKUSA SuperNationals XVII Registration Opens to Public on August 1

Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino has already opened SKUSA room block, competitors urged to secure room reservations

Jul 29, 2013
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Superkarts! USA and its racers are just 114 days away from the opening on-track sessions of the 17th annual SKUSA SuperNationals in Las Vegas, NV.  As it has for the last four years, the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino will play host to SKUSA’s best pilots on the November 20-24 weekend, and this year’s race […]

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eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month – June 2013 – Jonathan Kotyk

Florida driver earns four WKA Eagles at Manufacturers Cup Series Grand Nationals in South Bend

Jul 29, 2013
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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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Rotax Pan-American Challenge Welcomes The World

Last Grand Finals invitations a big draw - event set to be one of the biggest races of the year

Jul 26, 2013
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Release Provided by MAXSpeed October 8th through 13th of this year will see one of the most significant events of the Rotax MAX Challenge season take place at NOLA Motorsports Park in New Orleans, LA. The Rotax Pan-American Challenge is set to be a shootout for all competitors still trying to earn their place at […]

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WKA News: Road Race Grand Nationals Preview

Strong entry counts expected after solid Mid-Ohio numbers

Jul 25, 2013
Written by Rob Howden | 1 Comment

The second Grand National of the 2013 World Karting Association national tour is set to go this weekend when the racers and teams of the VEGA / TS Racing Road Racing Series driven by Mazda embark on scenic southwest Virginia and its famed VIRginia International Raceway. This weekend’s Road Race Grand National marks the sixth […]

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MAXSpeed Announces Sponsorships for the 2013 Rotax MAX Challenge 2013 U.S. Grand Nationals

Industry members pledge support for next week’s event and Team USA

Jul 24, 2013
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During the last week of July, many of this nation’s top kart racers will descend upon the GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, NC to compete at the Rotax MAX Challenge United States Grand Nationals. The event, which first took place in Las Vegas in 2001, has grown from an initial three categories of competition to seven. […]

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