Drive to 25: Rob Howden’s SuperNationals Journey – Part 6

The work had been done - it was time to race

Dec 08, 2022
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Click HERE for Part 1 of the Drive to 25 series Click HERE for Part 2 of the Drive to 25 series Click HERE for Part 3 of the Drive to 25 series Click HERE for Part 4 of the Drive to 25 series Click HERE for Part 5 of the Drive to 25 series […]

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Dec 06, 2022
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eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network – Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook and YouTube, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. The 61st episode of Face2Face welcomes the new ‘face’ of ROK […]

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Dec 06, 2022
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It has been a few months since we have heard from R.K. Siler and his Begin Again series. He’s back, this time not behind the wheel but taking in an NTT IndyCar Series experience at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, and a unique one at that. A few years ago, my son Derek and I […]

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Dec 06, 2022
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The 24 Hours Karting of Italy organized by CRG is one of the most awaited karting events of the Rental season and in 2023 it will be back to its original temporal location, which means the opening event of the season on the last weekend of March. The Castelletto di Branduzzo track in Italy will host the prestigious event for the […]

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BRP Boosts Its Kart Portfolio with New Entry-Level Rotax E-Powertrain

A New World Unfolds with the First 48V Powerpack

Dec 02, 2022
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BRP Inc. is proud to announce the launch of a new e-powertrain, the Rotax E10, bolstering its electric offering for karting.  The new product was presented at the Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) Grand Finals in Portimao, Portugal, where the international RMC karting community was gathered. With the all-new E10 48V high performance racing electric powerpack, […]

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Dec 02, 2022
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eKartingNews.com is the hub of the karting world, providing you with all the latest news, insider information and race reports from events around the globe. ‘This Week In Karting’ helps to tie everything together in one weekly podcast, bringing our listeners up to speed on the most recent news in the sport. The 53rd episode […]

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Dec 02, 2022
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It has been talked about since the beginning of the OK-N project, and the OKN-Junior is now a reality. Full-scale tests have enabled the CIK-FIA to validate the definition of the OKN-Junior engine to extend the OKN’s field of action to younger drivers as easily as possible, with a simple exhaust flange. A single engine […]

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Dec 01, 2022
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It’s been a long time since we felt it necessary to make any significant changes to the CKNA class structure. After a great deal of research and testing, we have decided to modify both the American and Canadian class structures. For a variety of reasons, we feel the time is right to roll out these […]

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Dec 01, 2022
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In the 30 years since 1993, racers have gathered on Labor Day weekend to race against the best in the sport, in front of thousands of spectators and enjoy the off-track experience that Rock Island and the Quad-Cities have to offer. Only twice since that first year have the races been cancelled including once for […]

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Making History: The Kellys Take on the Park

Tiffany Kelly is back with a new installment of her intro into karting

Nov 30, 2022
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A new column series has been established by new karter Tiffany Kelly. 2022 was a full dive into the sport on the competitive level, hitting major events throughout the country. Her first column – Leveling Up – provided the background of her journey into the sport. Now, in the second installment, she’s discusses the opportunity […]

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Nov 30, 2022
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The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25 took place on November 16-20 outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The silver anniversary event welcomed 586 entries in 10 categories to compete for a place in history with a victory on SuperSunday. Ten new names were added to the record books, with 10 first-time winners […]

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Nov 30, 2022
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The Skip Barber Racing School today released the 2023 Skip Barber Race Series schedule. The expanded series, taking place over eight race weekends, will be offered at select SRO Motorsports America, USAC, and USF Pro Championship race weekends. New for 2023, the champion of the Skip Barber Formula Race Series will be offered a scholarship […]

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Nov 29, 2022
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After two days of driving, several meetings and multiple sessions spent reviewing data at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, South Carolina, three drivers earned scholarships in the 15th edition of the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout. Additionally, two karting stars were selected to be Mazda club racing factory drivers. Nate Cicero of Pound Ridge, New York […]

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eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: October 2022 – Ryan Cassity

CKNA Grand Nationals 6 dominance shows skillset of veteran Illinois driver

Nov 29, 2022
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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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Nov 28, 2022
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Elf Racing lubricants are now being distributed by Sharkshifter, a full-service kart shop located in Sherwood, Oregon. Sharkshifter will offer Elf Racing products including: ELF HTX 909 two cycle engine oil made with Castor Oil Sharkshifter has chosen to market Elf Racing lubricants due to their leadership in several areas. First and foremost, the Elf […]

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Morning Coffee: An Unforgettable SuperNats Experience

One taste leaves our Editor-in-Chief wanting more

Nov 28, 2022
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As we pushed down from the Rolison Performance Group tent to the fuel farm for the first practice session on Wednesday, the realization washed over me. This was actually happening. With three months of gym time and a ‘clean-ish’ eating program prepping me to be as ready as I could be, I about to participate […]

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2022 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Saturday Report

Korn leads Team USA with top-10 Mini Max performance in Portugal

Nov 26, 2022
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The sixth and final day of competition at the 2022 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals went into the books on Saturday, November 26 with the main events held at the Kartodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão. The 394 drivers were condensed down to the 36-driver main events in the six categories with the additional E20 […]

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2022 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Friday Report

Eight drivers to carry USA flag into main events on Saturday in Portugal

Nov 25, 2022
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The fifth day of action at the 2022 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals was decision day with the final preliminary races contested at the Kartodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão on Friday, November 25. For many of the 394 drivers from around the world competing, it was a ‘Black Friday’ in terms of results, with […]

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2022 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Thursday Report

Final rounds of heat races set the stage for Prefinal races ahead with Wang, Fox, O’Clair, Johnson and Sammut leading Team USA

Nov 24, 2022
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Day four of the 2022 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals are in the books with the final rounds of heat races contested at the Kartodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão on Thursday, November 24. As the United States celebrates Thanksgiving, 11 drivers carried the USA flag with them into competition, featuring changing weather conditions and […]

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2022 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Wednesday Report

Heat races underway with opening round completed in Portugal

Nov 23, 2022
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The third day of competition at the 2022 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals was put into the books on Wednesday at the Kartodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão. Weather has still been a factor for the 394 drivers from around the world with early rain and then late rain to change up the conditions around […]

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