eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: March 2025 – Theo Salomao

Brazilian driver doubles up at USPKS Daytona Super Grand Prix in series debut

Apr 15, 2025
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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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Apr 14, 2025
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After an exciting first round in Portugal, the second round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program held in Spain proved just as interesting and exciting to follow. The Valencia circuit promised plenty of action, and there was no shortage of it in the three Mini 60, OK-N Junior and OK-N Senior categories, on […]

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Apr 14, 2025
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There’s currently one event in United States karting that is simply unlike any other, and that’s the Quincy Grand Prix of Karting. The famed street race in Quincy, Illinois is held at a unique venue, in front of a passionate crowd, and this year is scheduled for the June 28-29 weekend, featuring two days of […]

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Apr 11, 2025
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New for the 2025 season is the MyChron6 from AiM Sports, celebrating the 30th year of the gauge brand. In addition to the unique data system features, the physical size of the new MyChron6 is different from its other models. Precisions Karting Technologies was quick to adapt to the new gauge, developing the PKT MyChron6 […]

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FAT Karting League Try-Outs Kick Off This Weekend

New electric kart program designed to remove barrier of entry into the sport

Apr 10, 2025
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As detailed here on EKN in late March (click HERE), a groundbreaking new electric karting program aimed at removing barriers to entry is launching in the United States this weekend. Former Ferrari F1 engineer Rob Smedley’s FAT Karting program is set to make its debut in the US for the first of four ‘Try-Out’ events […]

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Apr 10, 2025
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The Route 66 Sprint Series is thrilled to announce that the new 206 Masters/Heavy Class will be offered at K1 Circuit – Whiteland at no cost.  Route 66 has partnered with K1 to make this exceptional offer as a way of introducing a new group of racers to the Route 66 and K1 experience. The […]

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Apr 10, 2025
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Journie Rewards has selected three drivers to participate in the 2025 edition of the Journie Driving Academy (JDA) following a comprehensive application process. The program supports youth karting prospects across Canada, providing financial support, equipment, mentorship with the championship-winning Chip Ganassi Racing NTT INDYCAR SERIES team and a trip to the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy […]

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Apr 09, 2025
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ROK Canada is excited to announce the ticket prizing structure for the upcoming 2025 karting season. As a new offering in 2025, ROK Canada will be donating Superfinal tickets to the VLR classes, providing even more opportunities for drivers to compete at the highest level on the world stage. The ROK Canada Spring Shootout, KartStars […]

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Strong Connection Between Factory and Energy Corse Americas Expands

North America based operation providing tests with factory team in Europe

Apr 08, 2025
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One of the newer teams in North American karting is Energy Corse Americas, but the brand is far from taking its first steps on this continent. Manufactured in Italy, Energy Corse first made its debut in the United States in the late 1990s and has enjoyed its share of success over the years. Fast forward […]

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Apr 07, 2025
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The United States Pro Kart Series (USPKS) is excited to announce a groundbreaking opportunity for racers participating in the highly competitive X30 Pro class starting Round 2 at the renowned Trackhouse Motorplex. In an effort to elevate the karting experience and reward talent, USPKS will offer a guaranteed purse of $10,000 with a remarkable 100% […]

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Apr 07, 2025
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Almost four years after the previous FIA Karting Championship at Campillos, the Andalusian circuit was perfectly suited to the eagerly-awaited European opener, contributing to the success of the first 2025 competition. The Finals lived up to their promise in both categories. Britain’s Noah Baglin made the difference in OK-Junior, while Australian James Anagnostiadis emerged victorious […]

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Apr 04, 2025
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The 16th season of the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour began with the 2025 SKUSA WinterNationals, held at the Speedsportz Racing Park on March 28-30. The New Caney, Texas facility welcomed the series for the first time, with SKUSA returning to the Lone Star State since 2014. It was a record turnout with 305 entries over […]

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Apr 04, 2025
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The 2025 season marks the 25th anniversary of the Vintage Karting Association, the largest and oldest organization devoted to the preservation of karting’s history. Members from coast to coast, and a handful from around the world gather throughout the year at iconic kart tracks to show off their historic karts and engines, and to race […]

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Apr 03, 2025
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Odenthal Racing Products helped to revolutionize the onboard camera mounting market. Their Camera Mount provided the opportunity to locate the camera or cameras anywhere around the kart. It was two years ago that ORP released the TUFF-KASE camera case. And now, Odenthal Racing Products is happy to introduce the ORP TUFF-KASE II. The new and […]

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Apr 02, 2025
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ROK Cup USA is set to carry the momentum off the successful Florida Winter Tour program over the opening three months of the season. The focus turns to the upcoming 2025 ROK Sonoma Karting Championship presented by ROK CUP Promotions, held at the Sonoma Raceway Karting Center in Sonoma, California. The regional kart racing series […]

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Apr 02, 2025
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The Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest and most prestigious karting street race, will be held August 30-31, 2025. It will again feature race classes for 2 cycle, 4 cycle, shifter and Vintage racers. A number of items will change as the race heads into its fourth decade with details coming soon. But […]

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Apr 01, 2025
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Over the years, the Champions of the Future Euro Series has established itself as an essential series at the highest level of international karting. Launched in 2020, it has seen many of the top drivers who currently shine in the most important single-seater championships, including Formula 1 in the case of Andrea Kimi Antonelli. The […]

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EKN Trackside: 2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour WinterNationals – Sunday Report

Bayliff secures career first in dramatic Pro Shifter main event at Speedsportz

Mar 30, 2025
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The final day of action at the 2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour WinterNationals was contested on Sunday at the Speedsportz Racing Park. A humid and hot day at the New Caney, Texas facility, welcoming the largest event in the 16 year history of the series, closed out the first event to the Lone Star State […]

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EKN Trackside: 2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour WinterNationals – Saturday Report

Norberg adds another win to total as multiple winners decided off track at Speedsportz

Mar 29, 2025
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The first day of racing at the 2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour WinterNationals was completed on Saturday at the Speedsportz Racing Park. Weather improved at the New Caney, Texas facility following the heavy rains to end the final practice sessions on Friday. A drying track with clouds in the area was the start to day. […]

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Mar 28, 2025
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EKN’s Paddock Insider is part of our Trackside coverage, bringing you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will feature notes from trackside at the 2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour WinterNationals at the Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas. This is insider info will not be seen anywhere else. Be sure […]

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