Superkarts! USA to Add Rotax Junior and DD2 Categories to SuperNationals XVII

Winners to receive first tickets to the 2014 Rotax Grand Finals in cooperation with MAXSpeed Group

Mar 01, 2013
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The 2013 season is going to be a big year for the sport of karting in the United States. The month of November will be a celebration of sport, for certain, as two of the worlds largest and most prestigious events are set to take place on US soil over a span of three weekends. […]

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eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month – January 2013 – Jack Weprin

New York driver doubles up at Florida Winter Tour in Junior Max, including last to first feat

Feb 28, 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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Feb 27, 2013
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The 2012 season signaled a partnership between MAXSpeed and eKartingNews.com, bringing about new article series focused on the promotion of the United States Rotax Max Challenge program. Among that was the addition of the eKartingNews.com United States Rotax Driver Rankings. Taking over the USRMC National Point Standings, EKN combined that system with its own ‘Driver […]

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Rock Island Grand Prix Welcomes Unlimited All-Stars for 2013 Event

Muscle Karts coming to Labor Day street race in Quad Cities

Feb 26, 2013
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The Rock Island Grand Prix has opened the door for Muscle Karts to race at the historic Labor Day Weekend street race, August 31-September 1. After several years of promoting a 2-cycle Pro Open category, the Rock Island organizing committee has now thrown the doors open to any kind of engine. The Pro Open class […]

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California ProKart Challenge Announces Driver Scholarship Program

Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix to present a California PKC driver with full 2014 scholarship

Feb 26, 2013
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The second round of the Superkarts! USA California ProKart Challenge is set for the upcoming weekend (March 1-2) at the Willow Springs International Raceway. Heading to its second stop of six for 2013, SKUSA is happy to announce an additional prize that has been included to the already $70,000+ season prize purse. New for 2013 […]

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Race Report: Florida Winter Tour – Rotax Max Challenge – Homestead Report

Exciting three days of action in southern Florida with international list of winners

Feb 25, 2013
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FRIDAY REPORT: After a week of practice for many of the competitors it was time to see who had it for real today as the competitors of Formula Kart Production’s Florida Winter Tour hit the track to qualify for this weekend’s Rotax MAX Challenge races. With the Rotax portion of the FWT being so large, […]

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New Can-Am Series Forms Partnership with Superkarts! USA

Program to offer Rotax Max Challenge and SKUSA categories, announces 2013 schedule

Feb 22, 2013
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In late January, industry member and veteran racer Mike Rolison announced a new Rotax Max Challenge series to cater toward Canadian and United States racers along the northern west coast area. As the building blocks formed the series, the opportunity to expand the series to more racers presented itself to Rolison. With that, the Can-Am […]

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Lone Star Grand Prix Building Excitement with Move to Lockhart, Texas

Second edition of event welcoming plentiful support from city and industry partners for March 2-3

Feb 21, 2013
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Street racing is a rare form of motorsports across the country and around the world. Monaco, Singapore, Long Beach and Le Mans – all have their own history, uniqueness and glamour that make them a unique destination for motor racing. Karts on a street circuit have been taking place for many years, and always sparks […]

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eKartingNews.com United States Rotax Driver Rankings – 2012 Final Standings – Junior Max

Team USA driver Askew earns top spot in Driver Rankings from popular North Florida program

Feb 20, 2013
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The 2012 season signaled a partnership between MAXSpeed and eKartingNews.com, bringing about new article series focused on the promotion of the United States Rotax Max Challenge program. Among that was the addition of the eKartingNews.com United States Rotax Driver Rankings. Taking over the USRMC National Point Standings, EKN combined that system with its own ‘Driver […]

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Skip Barber Racing School Announces Date and Location of 2013 Karting Scholarship Shootout

Famed progression program for current karters returns to Sebring on November 4-6

Feb 19, 2013
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This year, the 17th annual Skip Barber Racing School Karting Scholarship Shootout will travel to Sebring International Raceway to scout for the best of the best in the karting world. For an entry fee of $3,000, the top karters will compete in the 2013 Skip Barber Racing School Karting Scholarship Shootout at Sebring International Raceweay […]

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Race Report: Florida Winter Tour – Formula Kart Weekend – Homestead Karting

TaG drivers take on Southern Florida facility for second stop of 2013 program

Feb 18, 2013
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Saturday Report The competitors of Formula Kart Production’s Florida Winter Tour are back in action at the Homestead Karting facility. On track were the drivers of the Formula Kart Racing program who would be going for wins and having “Serious Fun” in the four Formula TaG classes. Last year the Homestead rounds of the Formula […]

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18th Winter Cup Ends Unexpectedly: Leclerc, Verstappen and Lorandi Win

Five North Americans compete, Thompson leads with eighth in KF3

Feb 18, 2013
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This year’s edition of the Winter Cup, the 18th, was particularly spectacular: the race on the south Garda had a rather unexpected epilogue. There were almost 250 entrants coming from all around the world and, thanks to their performance, this classic event of the beginning of season was particularly exciting. All the top manufacturers and […]

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United States Pro Kart Series Updates Rules Structure, Begins Pre-Entry for Opener

Inaugural event presented by GoPro in Mooresville, NC just around the corner

Feb 15, 2013
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The inaugural season for the United States Pro Kart Series (USPKS) is set to begin in less than 70 days, with series officials finalizing plans for the debut race weekend. The new Mooresville Motorplex facility in Mooresville, North Carolina will provide the perfect setting for the April 26-28 event, presented by GoPro. Pre-entry has now […]

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Feb 13, 2013
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The 2012 season signaled a partnership between MAXSpeed and eKartingNews.com, bringing about new article series focused on the promotion of the United States Rotax Max Challenge program. Among that was the addition of the eKartingNews.com United States Rotax Driver Rankings. Taking over the USRMC National Point Standings, EKN combined that system with its own ‘Driver […]

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Rotax Pan American Challenge Set for October 8-13 at NOLA Motorsports Park

Event to serve as warm-up and last shootout for the Rotax Grand Finals

Feb 12, 2013
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Following on the announcement that the 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals would be held at NOLAMotorsportsPark, the MAXSpeed Group is excited to announce that the 2013 Rotax Pan American Challenge will also be held at the same venue this October 8th through the 13th. This event, held roughly one month prior to the Grand […]

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EKN Trackside: Rotax Challenge of the Americas – PKRA – Sunday Report

DeLaO, Leesmann and Rudolph sweep as Selliken triumphs for second win of season

Feb 10, 2013
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The final day of action for the Rotax Challenge of the Americas series at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association completed the fourth round of racing in the six-round championship program. Clear skies provided a perfect day of racing around the Glendale, Ariz., facility, with 117 drivers competing in the seven Rotax Max Challenge categories – […]

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EKN Trackside: Rotax Challenge of the Americas – PKRA – Saturday Report

Arscott, Rudolph and Rocha earn second win of season, as Owen outlasts in DD2

Feb 09, 2013
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The third round of the Rotax Challenge of the Americas was completed on Saturday at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association facility in Glendale, Arizona. Weather continued to challenge the program with colder temperatures and a small threat of rain over the area, but the action on the Formula K Raceway was exciting all day long. […]

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EKN Trackside: Rotax Challenge of the Americas – PKRA – Friday Recap

Familiar names at the top during practice day

Feb 08, 2013
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The middle event for the Rotax Challenge of the Americas program got officially underway Friday as the 116 competitors contested a full day of practice in preparations for rounds three and four at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association facility. Warm weather welcomed the drivers to the Glendale, Arizona area, a complete turn around from last […]

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EKN Trackside: Rotax Challenge of the Americas – PKRA Preview

Series reaches halfway point as championship chases heat up in the Arizona desert

Feb 07, 2013
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The 2013 Rotax Challenge of the Americas is at the halfway point of its sixth season as the international Rotax Max Challenge travels to Glendale, Arizona February 8-10. The Phoenix Kart Racing Association facility will host the premier winter karting series on the left coast with over 110 drivers from the United States and Canada […]

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Feb 06, 2013
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The 2012 season signaled a partnership between MAXSpeed and eKartingNews.com, bringing about new article series focused on the promotion of the United States Rotax Max Challenge program. Among that was the addition of the eKartingNews.com United States Rotax Driver Rankings. Taking over the USRMC National Point Standings, EKN combined that system with its own ‘Driver […]

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