Apr 19, 2024
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The 17th season for Challenge of the Americas ended over the April 12-14 weekend with another visit to Sonoma Raceway. The Sonoma, California facility brought in over 110 entries in the six categories, including a series record of 42 drivers in 100cc Senior battling over Round Five and Six of the 2024 championship program. The […]

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EKN Promoters Series 2024: Mike Schorn – Northwest Karting Association

Pacific Northwest sprint and road race program lined up for successful 2024

Apr 17, 2024
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Over the past few years, karting in the Pacific Northwest has enjoyed growth and stability thanks to a stable circuit of tracks and the ongoing efforts of the Northwest Karting Association. The NWKA’s Padholder Super Cup Series has been bringing drivers together for an annual five-race calendar and the numbers continue to be strong. The […]

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EKN Trackside: 2024 Challenge of the Americas – Sonoma – Sunday Report

Wick doubles up as Persing breaks through to close out 17th season of program

Apr 14, 2024
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The 2024 Challenge of the Americas hosted the final round of the season on Sunday at the Sonoma Raceway. Dry weather greeted the over 110 entries at the Sonoma, California facility, contested the sixth and final round of this year’s championship chase. Five of the six championships were still up for grabs with many going […]

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EKN Trackside: 2024 Challenge of the Americas – Sonoma – Saturday Report

Hand outlasts largest field in series history to claim 100cc Senior victory as Wick dominates Shifter

Apr 13, 2024
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As forecast during the days leading up to the final weekend of the Challenge of the Americas, Saturday’s action was run on rainy conditions at the Sonoma Racing Karting Center. Overnight rains continued through the early morning, meaning the warm-up and qualifying were both run in full wet conditions. A break in the precipitation led […]

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Apr 12, 2024
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The EKN Trackside Live program visits multiple events throughout the karting season. Leading up to major events on the calendar, EKN is happy to provide a show as part of the EKN Radio Network. The EKN OutLap is a preview podcast show, geared at providing you with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles […]

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Apr 12, 2024
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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 Challenge of the Americas at the Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California. This is insider info will not be seen anywhere else. Be sure to follow the EKN […]

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Second Stop for California ProKart Challenge On Docket

Reverse direction at Buttonwillow Raceway Park as 2024 championship season continues

Apr 12, 2024
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The 20th season of the California ProKart Challenge will continue on the April 20-21 weekend with a return to the Buttonwillow Raceway Park. The Superkarts! USA flagship regional series kicked off the 2024 season in March with its first visit to the Buttonwillow, California facility and will make another trip for the second round of […]

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EKN Trackside: 2024 Challenge of the Americas – Sonoma – Preview

17th season set to wrap up with final two rounds at Sonoma Raceway

Apr 11, 2024
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The 2024 Challenge of the Americas is set to host the final two rounds of its championship program this weekend – April 12-14 – at the Sonoma Raceway. The 17th season for the Challenge will close out at the Sonoma, California circuit with Rounds Five and Six contested over the weekend. With a best five […]

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Apr 11, 2024
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The 12th season for the United States Pro Kart Series began over the April 5-7 weekend with the running of the Texas Grand Prix at the Speedsportz Racing Park. The New Caney, Texas facility welcomed 262 entries over the seven IAME categories for the opening round of the 2024 championship program. David Cole and Nate […]

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Apr 08, 2024
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The seventh edition of the WSK Open Series kicked off at the Franciacorta Karting Track with excellent participation from manufacturers, teams, and drivers representing 42 nationalities. It was an internationally renowned karting event marked by intense competition and sporting interest. Over 250 drivers competed across various categories in this event, which not only featured MINI […]

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EKN Trackside: 2024 United States Pro Kart Series – Texas Grand Prix – Sunday Report

Norberg completes sweep as four others grab first series victories to open championship season

Apr 07, 2024
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The United States Pro Kart Series kicked off its 12th season this weekend at the Speedsportz Racing Park. The New Caney, Texas facility hosted the Texas Grand Prix, with over 260 entries competing in the seven categories. Following two full days of action on Friday and Saturday, the grids were set for the main events […]

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EKN Trackside: 2024 United States Pro Kart Series – Texas Grand Prix – Saturday Report

Norberg begins quest for fourth straight X30 title with sweep of heat races

Apr 06, 2024
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The 2024 United States Pro Kart Series is underway with a full day of action on Saturday completed at the Speedsportz Racing Park for the Texas Grand Prix. Following a day of practice and qualifying on Friday, all seven categories contested three rounds of heat races at the New Caney, Texas facility. The sun shined […]

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Apr 05, 2024
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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 2024 United States Pro Kart Series at the Texas Grand Prix held at the Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas. USPKS Back in Action for the […]

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EKN Trackside: 2024 United States Pro Kart Series – Texas Grand Prix – Preview

Second ever trip to Speedsportz Racing Park to kick off 12th season of program

Apr 04, 2024
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The 12th season of the United States Pro Kart Series presented by IAME USA East and MG Tires is set to open the five event championship program with the second edition of the Texas Grand Prix. The Speedsportz Racing Park will welcome over 260 entries in seven categories to contest the opening round of the […]

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Karters Fill USF Juniors Grid for 2024 Opener at NOLA

Top national karters begin journey on their road to INDYCAR

Apr 03, 2024
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The 2024 USF Juniors Presented by Continental Tire series will kick off this coming weekend at NOLA Motorsports Park (April 5-7) and the stacked field of 26 drivers is filled with the familiar names of young racers who have starred on the national karting scene in recent years. The series ran its annual Spring Training […]

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EKN Promoters Series 2024: Bret Spaude – Cup Karts South

Briggs program continues to grow in Southeast

Apr 03, 2024
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The opening quarter of the 2024 calendar has proven to be very successful for the Cup Karts North America program, and this positivity is focused on the continuing growth of the Cup Karts South program and another incredibly well-attended Spring Nationals at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in March. We sat down with Cup Karts South […]

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KA100 Masters Getting Push on Route 66 Sprint Series

Racer Kevin Kullman pushing for additional promotion with GoFundMe effort

Apr 02, 2024
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A new grassroots effort is underway to help fuel the continuing growth of KA100 Masters racing in the United States. This new push is being directed by Lockport, IL racer Kevin Kullman, who has stepped up to sponsor the category on the Route 66 Sprint Series under his team name -Meaner Weiner Racing – which […]

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2024 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings presented by Skip Barber Racing School – TaG – March 29

Norberg, Turney and de Tullio continue leading standings enter new season

Apr 02, 2024
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The first quarter of the 2024 season is in the books, and the first events have been tabulated into the eKartingNews.com TaG Driver Rankings Presented by Skip Barber Racing School. The first edition of the standings in this new season brought 15 main events held over the last three months into the calculation for the […]

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Apr 01, 2024
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The first edition of the 2024 eKartingNews.com Shifterkart Driver Rankings Presented by Skip Barber Racing School have been tabulated now that the first three months of the season are in the books. It has been a busy winter season to kick off the year with the first 16 races added to the moving 12-month standings […]

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Mar 29, 2024
Written by Rob Howden | No Comments

The biggest series on the East Coast over the past few years is set to fire up a new season of competition next weekend as the United States Pro Kart Series takes the green flag at Speedsportz Racing Park. As we’ve seen through their social media posts of late, classes are hitting their caps, and […]

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