Nov 23, 2022
Written by David Cole | No Comments

The following is a statement from Terry Traeder of the Quincy Grand Prix and TNT Kartways made last week as EKN was covering SKUSA SuperNationals 25, announcing the cancellation of the South Park street race for 2023 and beyond. If you don’t know by now, the Quincy Grand Prix has been cancelled. I was sorry […]

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2022 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Tuesday Report

Wang in DD2 Master and Johnson in Mini lead Team USA with top-10 qualifying efforts

Nov 22, 2022
Written by David Cole | No Comments

Day 2 of action at the 2022 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals were completed on Tuesday at the Kartodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão with changing weather conditions throughout the day for the 394 drivers from around the world. Strong winds and rain made for a challenging day around the 1.531km circuit. The 11 drivers […]

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2022 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Monday Report

Opening laps in Portugal for Team USA drivers at ‘Olympics of Karting’

Nov 21, 2022
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The 394 drivers that make up the 2022 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals took to the Kartodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão on Monday for the opening laps of the event. Today was about getting accustomed to learning the spec karts and Rotax engines they received on Sunday, and the 1.531km circuit. The 11 drivers […]

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EKN Trackside: Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25 – SuperSunday Report

Hiltbrand and Giltaire take home $15,000 each with headline victories in Las Vegas

Nov 20, 2022
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It was a historic day in Las Vegas with the final chapter completed at Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25. The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino provided the stage for a 12th time in the 25-year history of the event. The weather was perfect for the 10 main events on SuperSunday following four days of practice, qualifying, […]

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EKN Trackside: Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25 – Saturday Report

Giltaire and Hiltbrand secure pole positions for SuperSunday main events in Las Vegas

Nov 19, 2022
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The key day of Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25 has now set the stage for only 10 main events remaining in this year’s race. Situation Saturday was indeed that, with the third and final heat race contested for the 10 classes, along with four Last Chance Qualifiers to decide the last remaining positions on the grid. […]

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EKN Trackside: Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25 – Friday Report

Hiltbrand and Norberg double up on opening day as Gafrarar wins four heats in Junior competition

Nov 18, 2022
Written by David Cole | No Comments

Racing action kicked off on Friday at the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25 outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Two rounds of heat races for both the morning categories and afternoon group were completed to set the opening act toward victory on SuperSunday in Las Vegas. The weather was overcast, as temps remained in the […]

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EKN Trackside: Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25 – Thursday Report

Hiltbrand and Giltaire lead international dominance during qualifying day in Las Vegas

Nov 17, 2022
Written by David Cole | No Comments

The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25 is officially underway outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Following a full day of practice on Wednesday, the over 570 entries in 10 categories completed the lead up with the final two rounds of testing before competitors went all in for qualifying. The day was full […]

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Nov 16, 2022
Written by David Cole | No Comments

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 Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25, which is being held November 16-20 outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.  This is insider info will not […]

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Nov 16, 2022
Written by David Cole | No Comments

It is here…Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25! This is an event that’s been on the calendar for just over 11 months now, from the day we closed out SuperSunday at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for SuperNationals 24. There is no other karting event like it in North America and, to be honest, the world. All […]

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Nov 15, 2022
Written by David Cole | No Comments

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 the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going […]

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Drive to 25: Rob Howden’s SuperNationals Journey – Part 5

The preparations are complete, and it’s time to go to work

Nov 15, 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 It’s Sunday afternoon, and I’m in our room in a resort […]

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Nov 14, 2022
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Coming off a record turnout of “ROKKERs” at the 2022 ROK Vegas and the Return to the RIO, ROK Cup USA is excited to announce a leadership change beginning with the 25th annual Florida Winter Tour in January. Longtime series director, Garett Potter, expressed his interest to pursue other career paths that would allow him […]

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Nov 14, 2022
Written by David Cole | No Comments

eKartingNews.com is proud to present our Preview Series for the SKUSA SuperNationals 25. Leading up to the on-track action of the silver anniversary edition of the marquee SKUSA event, EKN will preview each of the 10 categories that will compete on the temporary circuit located outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas […]

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Nov 14, 2022
Written by David Cole | No Comments

One of the most prestigious events for the sport of karting is the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. It began in 2000 with a gather of Rotax racers to Puerto Rico and has grown to be one of the toughest karting titles to win around the world, named as the ‘Olympics of Karting’. A total […]

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EKN Exclusive: Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25 – Preview Series – Pro Shifter

Purse of $25,000 on the line for headline shifterkart category at silver anniversary event

Nov 11, 2022
Written by David Cole | No Comments

eKartingNews.com is proud to present our Preview Series for the SKUSA SuperNationals 25. Leading up to the on-track action of the silver anniversary edition of the marquee SKUSA event, EKN will preview each of the 10 categories that will compete on the temporary circuit located outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas […]

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One-on-One: Chris Kardashian – Route 66 Sprint Series – Part 2

New series owner details approach and concepts for 2023 program

Nov 11, 2022
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In Part 1 of this two-part interview with Chris Kardashian, the new owner and promoter of the Route 66 Sprint Series gave us some insight into his background in the sport and how his purchase of the series came to fruition. He capped the opening half of the interview by introducing his ‘four pillars’, which […]

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EKN Exclusive: Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25 – Preview Series – X30 Senior

Near sold-out field set to battle for $15,000 payday

Nov 10, 2022
Written by David Cole | No Comments

eKartingNews.com is proud to present our Preview Series for the SKUSA SuperNationals 25. Leading up to the on-track action of the silver anniversary edition of the marquee SKUSA event, EKN will preview each of the 10 categories that will compete on the temporary circuit located outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas […]

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One-on-One: Chris Kardashian – Route 66 Sprint Series – Part 1

New series owner details approach and concepts for 2023 program

Nov 10, 2022
Written by David Cole | No Comments

In October, EKN announced the change of owners for the Route 66 Sprint Series, a regional racing series that is positioned in the Midwest with races scheduled in Wisconsin and Indiana for 2023. USPKS owner Mark Coats has sold the program to long-time racing father Chris Kardashian, who has very specific plans for growing the […]

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Nov 09, 2022
Written by David Cole | No Comments

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 the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going […]

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EKN Exclusive: Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25 – Preview Series – KA100 Senior

Fourth different winner to be decided in category featuring stacked driver roster

Nov 09, 2022
Written by David Cole | No Comments

eKartingNews.com is proud to present our Preview Series for the SKUSA SuperNationals 25. Leading up to the on-track action of the silver anniversary edition of the marquee SKUSA event, EKN will preview each of the 10 categories that will compete on the temporary circuit located outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas […]

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