Race Report: Route 66 Sprint Series – Michiana Raceway Park

Lemke captures four wins at Jet Karting event

Jun 21, 2013
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The Russell Karting Specialties/L & T Manufacturing Route 66 Sprint Series presented by Bridgestone/Margay and Grand Products held round two on June 15th and 16th at Jet Karting near South Bend, IN. The event was sponsored by Prokup Media Printing Services. 274 entries competed over the weekend on the challenging 11 turn .7 mile track. […]

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eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month – May 2013 – Brandon Lemke

Cadet driver bags four victories in WKA Manufacturers Cup Series action

Jun 19, 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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Several Drivers Extend Championship Lead at Second Stop for Can-Am Karting Challenge

Another large turnout gathered at Pat’s Acres Racing Complex for Rotax Max Challenge and Superkarts! USA action

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The second event for the new Can-Am Karting Challenge took place at the historic Pat’s Acres Racing Complex in Canby, Oregon. The 7/10-mile course provided a unique challenge for the Rotax Max Challenge and Superkarts! USA competitors taking part in the third and fourth rounds of the series. A number of winners stepped up once […]

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Mooresville Motorplex and GoPro® Begin New Partnership

North Carolina facility opened in October 2012 receives new name

Jun 17, 2013
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Mooresville Motorplex and GoPro®, the world’s most versatile camera, have announced a three-year naming rights deal that will retitle the 0.7-mile,11-turn, outdoor, state-of-the-art karting facility as GoPro Motorplex. The track entitlement agreement gives GoPro naming rights to the Motorplex, which offers a diverse schedule accommodating seasoned karters, arrive-and-drive rental kart racing, corporate/group events and the […]

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eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings – TaG – June 10, 2013

Pagano and Formal remain at top with Chelootz returning to top-three

Jun 14, 2013
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Today is the release of the eKartingNews.com TaG Driver Rankings, following a month of action around the country. No major changes among the top-10, as familiar names fill out the order. WKA Manufacturers Cup Series, California ProKart Challenge, United States Pro Kart Series, and numerous regional programs from coast-to-coast have been added to the total, […]

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Superkarts! USA SuperNationals XVII Priority Pre-Entry Program Announced

Updated procedure for 2013 gives SKUSA racers opportunity to lock-in Vegas entry

Jun 13, 2013
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Without a doubt, the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals in Las Vegas is the biggest sprint karting event in the world. This coming November, with the exciting addition of the Rotax Junior and DD2 categories, race attendance is expected to top the 575-driver mark. With each class size restricted to a pre-set maximum of either 40 or […]

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eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings – Stock Moto – June 10, 2013

Leesmann continues reign at top with Musgrave new top challenger

Jun 12, 2013
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Another month has been completed for the 2013 season, and Stock Moto racing continues to grow. The new release of the eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings still has over 200 drivers recording results from the past 12 months, despite a number of events removed from the standings from last year. The order of the Stock Moto standings […]

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Mooresville Motorplex to Host Rotax GoPro® Summer Shootout with $2,500 to Win in Rotax Senior

July 5-7 event serves as warm-up event for United States Rotax Grand Nationals in North Carolina

Jun 11, 2013
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Mooresville Motorplex is proud to announce they will host the 2013 Rotax GoPro® Summer Shootout on July 5, 6 and 7. MMX expects competitors from across the country to attend the event in preparation for the U.S. Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Nationals that will be held at MMX later that month on July 31- August […]

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EKN Trackside: United States Pro Kart Series – New Castle – Sunday Report

Rogero doubles up, earning $3,500 on the weekend as event end with solid racing

Jun 09, 2013
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The second stop of the United States Pro Kart Series – presented by Bridgestone, FranklinKart.com, and L&T Manufacturing – completed Sunday at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The DRT Racing – Ribtect3 sponsored event saw 129 entries in seven classes battle hard all weekend long, featuring over 30 laps of racing around the 1-mile course […]

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EKN Trackside: United States Pro Kart Series – New Castle – Saturday Report

Rogero smokes field in Pro, Jens earns third straight in Yamaha

Jun 08, 2013
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It was an exciting day at the New Castle Motorsports Park as the second event of the United States Pro Kart Series – presented by Bridgestone, FranklinKart.com, and L&T Manufacturing – contested the first round of competition on the weekend. The seven Yamaha and Leopard categories fought around the 1-mile course for a qualifying session, […]

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EKN Trackside: United States Pro Kart Series – New Castle – Preview

Second stop of new program visits popular Indiana circuit

Jun 07, 2013
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After making its debut last month in North Carolina, the new United States Pro Kart Series – presented by Bridgestone, FranklinKart.com, and L&T Manufacturing – will now travel to the world capital of motorsports – Indiana – and the New Castle Motorsports Park. The New Castle, IN facility, nearly 10 years old now, is among […]

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Registration Now Open for Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SummerNationals

Preparations for July 19-21 event at Grand Junction Motor Speedway underway

Jun 07, 2013
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A record-breaking SpringNationals event in April is leading to big expectations for the upcoming Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SummerNationals. The fourth annual event returns to the Grand Junction Motor Speedway in western Colorado on the July 19-21 weekend. The first stop of the 2013 Pro Tour program welcomed a record 227 entries to the event […]

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Pat’s Acres Racing Complex to Welcome New Rotax Can-Am ProKart Challenge

Historic Oregon facility to host second stop of the new Rotax and Superkarts! USA regional program

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Following a successful weekend in British Columbia at the Greg Moore Raceway, the new Rotax Can-Am ProKart Challenge is embarking on its second event of the 2013 season. Returning back to the United States, the Rotax Max Challenge and Superkarts! USA regional program will visit the historic Pat’s Acres Racing Complex in Canby, Oregon. The […]

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Musgrave and Craig Continue Reign at California ProKart Challenge

Number of repeat winners highlight Superkarts! USA regional event at Willow Springs

Jun 04, 2013
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Familiar names were once again taking home the hardware from the fourth round of the California ProKart Challenge. The Superkarts! USA regional event took place at the challenging Willow Springs International Raceway karting circuit on May 31-June 1. It was the second visit to the Rosamond, California facility, with this event contested on the 6/10-mile […]

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United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals to Feature SuperPole Sessions for Junior and Senior Max

Event information released for July 31-August 3 at Mooresville Motorplex

May 31, 2013
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In just over two months, many of the United States’ best kart racing drivers will converge on the Mooresville Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina for their shot at a National #1 title. At stake are U.S. National Championships in the seven ultra competitive Rotax MAX Challenge classes. Also on the line are the coveted invitations […]

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New Castle Motorsports Park Adding New Section to Circuit

Popular Indiana facility continues expansion with new layout constructed inside original course

May 30, 2013
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Staying fresh and adding new amenities is always something a motorsports facility strives for as the years pass. Close to reaching the 10 year anniversary, the New CastleMotorsportsPark in Indiana is paving a new section within the popular ‘National’ circuit this week, aimed at providing additional layouts for the many series that visit the facility […]

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$2,100 Up for Grabs in Yamaha Senior at United States Pro Kart Series New Castle Event

Leopard Pro and Yamaha Senior to compete for up to $6,700 cash purse at New Castle Motorsports Park on June 7-9

May 28, 2013
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Following its inaugural event in Mooresville, North Carolina, the United States Pro Kart Series – presented by Bridgestone, FranklinKart.com, and L&T Manufacturing – is ready to host its second event of the 2013 season. The new series will travel to the New Castle Motorsports Park on June 7-9 for stop number two, sponsored by DRT […]

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PROgression: Newgarden and Daly Complete Journey from Karting to Indy 500

Dreams come true for duo that began racing career against one another at New Castle Motorsports Park

May 24, 2013
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This weekend is among the best for motorsports fans – Formula One at Monaco, NASCAR’s 600 miler in Charlotte, and of course the Indianapolis 500. Many young drivers today will be watching this year’s race, dreaming of one day crossing the yard of bricks around the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a future Memorial Day […]

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GoRotax.com Driver of the Month Presented by eKartingNews.com – April 2013 – Diego LaRoque

Young Arizona driver battling for Bondurant RMC Micro Max championship

May 23, 2013
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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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Rotax Can-Am ProKart Challenge Hosts Successful Inaugural Event

Nekeel, Wimsett, Wang and Selliken among the big winners at Greg Moore Raceway in Chilliwack, BC

May 22, 2013
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The inaugural Rotax Can-Am ProKart Challenge took place at the Greg Moore Raceway in Chilliwack, British Columbia this past weekend. A combination of Rotax Max Challenge and Superkarts! USA categories, this ‘super regional’ welcomed a large contingent north of the border at the historic circuit east of the greater Vancouver area. The three day event […]

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