Fast Five: Mike Burrell – ROK Cup USA

ROK Vegas 2026 set to be bigger than ever

Sep 09, 2026
Written by David Cole | No Comments

The 2026 season is nearing the end with the big one on the horizon for ROK Cup USA. ROK Vegas 2026 is shaping up to be a big one, with the event set to return to the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas on October 28-November 1. The Florida Winter Tour and the two triple-crown […]

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Sep 08, 2026
Written by David Cole | No Comments

As I sit here behind my laptop on a Monday evening, it is a different feeling for the first time since 2004. I’m not exhausted from the five-hour drive home, the two days of beating up my body from racing, or the three nights of off-track activities to celebrate the Labor Day weekend. Rather than […]

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Sep 04, 2026
Written by David Cole | No Comments

The EKN Driver Diary returns with a focus surrounding the FIA Karting Academy Trophy program. The international championship is into its 17th season and offering the Senior category for a second year. The United States of America did not have a representative in the category for 2025, with Louisiana driver Derek Wargo becoming the first […]

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Aug 26, 2026
Written by Rob Howden | No Comments

Over the past years, the Texas Sprint Racing Series has grown steadily into the foundational regional program in the state. The series continues the long-standing development of some of the best drivers in the country, many of whom find their way to the national series to fight for race wins and championships. The TSRS continues […]

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2026 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings presented by Stilo USA – TaG – August 24

Lawrence remains atop the standings with Hodgson sliding ahead of Massimino

Aug 25, 2026
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The closing months of the 2026 season are upon us with only a few more events remaining on the calendar year and to be included in the 2026 eKartingNews.com TaG Driver Rankings presented by Stilo USA. Nine main events since the beginning of July have been added to the 12-month sliding scale for the now […]

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Aug 24, 2026
Written by David Cole | No Comments

The second half of the 2026 season is underway and championships are wrapping up as we head toward the big ones at the end of the year. The new release of the 2026 eKartingNews.com Shifterkart Driver Rankings presented by Stilo USA now counts eight months of racing this year, with only a few events still […]

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eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: July 2026 – Evan Liesch

Wisconsin driver doubles up in home state at Route 66 Sprint Series

Aug 21, 2026
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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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EKN Driver Diary: Marco Sammut – 2026 FIA Karting Academy Trophy Junior – Sarno

Top-20 result in Italy for New York driver in second round of international championship

Aug 17, 2026
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The EKN Driver Diary returns with a focus surrounding the FIA Karting Academy Trophy program. The international championship is into its 17th season, which began with a Junior category and expanded in 2025 to offer a Senior championship. Since the launch of the program in 2010, the United States of America has had a representative […]

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F.A.R.T. Helping to Bring Fun and Camaraderie Back into Karting

Scholarship program established for grassroots racer in Brandon Jarsocrak Racing and MPG Motorsports connection

Aug 11, 2026
Written by David Cole | No Comments

Fun…that’s the reason that many in the karting community are a part of the sport. It’s the thrill and excitement of bring on the track paired with meeting new people and enjoying dinner and drinks with fellow competitors and family off the track. At the national level, many are locked in on performance with a […]

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Aug 07, 2026
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 2026 United States Pro Kart Series Ohio Grand Prix at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati in Batavia, Ohio. This is insider info will not be seen […]

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Jul 31, 2026
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 2026 RMC Trophy Final at the New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana. Fifth Year of RMC Trophy Final For the fifth straight year, the RMC […]

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Jul 24, 2026
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 2026 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SummerNationals at the New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana. 12 Years Straight at NCMP For the 12th time, the Superkarts! […]

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EKN Driver Diary: Derek Wargo – 2026 FIA Karting Academy Trophy Senior – Germany

Tough battle in Mulsen to reach the main event for Louisiana driver

Jul 20, 2026
Written by David Cole | No Comments

The EKN Driver Diary returns with a focus surrounding the FIA Karting Academy Trophy program. The international championship is into its 17th season and offering the Senior category for a second year. The United States of America did not have a representative in the category for 2025, with Louisiana driver Derek Wargo becoming the first […]

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eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: June 2026 – Ayden Ingratta

Canadian wraps up four straight wins in Senior MAX at inaugural RMC America’s Trophy program

Jul 17, 2026
Written by David Cole | No Comments

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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2026 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings presented by Stilo USA – TaG – July 10

Lawrence continues to lead over Massimino with Ramos back into top three

Jul 14, 2026
Written by David Cole | No Comments

The second half of the season is underway here in the United States with the first half of the 2026 eKartingNews.com TaG Driver Rankings presented by Stilo USA completed. A total of 258 drivers have competed in events over the last 12 months, including the second half of the 2025 season. Seven new main events […]

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How Does a 10-Time National Champion Reinvent Himself

Ryan Norberg focuses on elite-level coaching with Norberg Karting Academy, GFC Karting

Jul 14, 2026
Written by Andrew Mercer | No Comments

Years before a deal was set in stone, GFC Karting owner Gary Carlton had a conversation with 10-time national champion driver Ryan Norberg that would change the direction of his career. At the time, Norberg was still driving for Rolison Performance Group and Kosmic under the OTK banner, and was shocked when Carlton asked him […]

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2026 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings presented by Stilo USA – Shifterkart – July 10

Lead for Renaudin shrinks with Morgatto and Bayliff closing in

Jul 13, 2026
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The first half of the 2026 season is complete, and the second half of racing that features the closing rounds of the many championships from coast to coast is upon us. The 2026 eKartingNews.com Shifterkart Driver Rankings presented by Stilo USA now features six months of results from 2025 and six months of races from […]

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Jul 07, 2026
Written by David Cole | No Comments

It is that time. We have reached the halfway point of the 2026 season after celebrating the 4th of July holiday this past weekend. The karting season is entering the months when championships will be decided on the year at all levels of the sport. The midway point of the year provides us with the […]

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Firsthand View of Tillotson T4 Program

Industry veteran provides insight into how T4 package can help grow the sport

Jul 06, 2026
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The following is a column by Jake Mottaz, the Director of T4 Series USA. Tillotson Racing is providing a spec program geared towards the grassroots level as well as the regional scene. Over the last three decades, other programs and manufacturers have attempted or are still providing a spec karting class or championship that puts […]

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EKN Driver Diary: Marco Sammut – 2026 FIA Karting Academy Trophy Junior – Belgium

New York driver overcomes DNF in heat race to finish top-10 in opening round of international championship

Jul 01, 2026
Written by David Cole | No Comments

The EKN Driver Diary returns with a focus surrounding the FIA Karting Academy Trophy program. The international championship is into its 17th season, which began with a Junior category and expanded in 2025 to offer a Senior championship. Since the launch of the program in 2010, the United States of America has had a representative […]

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