eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: September 2021 – Michael Dittmer
Inaugural King of the Rock Briggs 206 winner claims first ROCK trophies since 2014
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 […]
Read Full StoryOctober is known worldwide as ‘Breast Cancer Awareness’ month. Karting, as a sport, would not be what it is today with the many influential, inspiring, and dedicated women. Be it the many mothers and grandmothers there each weekend supporting their family, the very talented female drivers who continue to make history year after year, or […]
Read Full StoryBack in December 2020, the craze on the internet in terms of iRacing was the launch of the new Grand Prix of Long Beach circuit for the online racing platform. Situated on the shoreline of Long Beach, California, the GPLB is one of the legendary temporary circuits in North America and around the world. Now, […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: August 2021 – Brandon Lemke
Franklin Motorsports / Merlin driver dominates Route 66 Sprint Series in Joliet
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 […]
Read Full StoryEKN Driver Diary: Caleb Gafrarar – FIA Karting Academy Trophy – Italy
North Carolina driver hits middle event of 2021 international program
The EKN Driver Diary has returned in 2021 as we once again follow the progress of the United States representative at the FIA Karting Academy Trophy. The program is in its ninth season, welcoming drivers from all over the world to compete in the three-race program alongside the KZ/KZ2 European Championship and World Cup events. […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: July 2021 – Carson Morgan
California driver sweeps Junior wins at USPKS and IAME USA Grand National Championship
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 […]
Read Full StoryEKN Driver Diary: Caleb Gafrarar – FIA Karting Academy Trophy – Germany
North Carolina driver represents USA against the world
The EKN Driver Diary returns in 2021 for the first time as we once again follow the progress of the United States representative at the FIA Karting Academy Trophy. The program is in its ninth season, welcoming drivers from all over the world to compete in the three-race program alongside the KZ/KZ2 European Championship and […]
Read Full Story2021 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings – TaG – August 2
Revitalized Norberg remains in the lead of the standings
The season moves on for 2021 with championships to be decided in the coming months at the national, regional and club level. A crucial month of August is upon us, especially for the EKN TaG Driver Rankings due to the unique 2020 SKUSA Pro Tour Summer Festival at New Castle Motorsports Park. All six of […]
Read Full Story2021 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings – Shifterkart – August 2
Nearly 200 drivers fill standings with reigning SKUSA Pro Tour champion Myers still on top
The 2021 season is moving further into the second half of the year as the hunt toward championships are in the reach and minds for teams and drivers. The EKN Shifterkart Driver Rankings is awaiting the upcoming series finales and major events that will close out the season and help us crown this year’s Driver […]
Read Full StoryWe are past the mid-point of the 2021 karting season, now into the month of July. Each year, the Major League Baseball holds their All-Star Game, welcoming some of the top players from the season from each team to fill up two squads to compete against one another. With that in mind, I thought it […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: June 2021 – Devon Smith-Harden
Clean sweep of shifterkart victories for Harden Motorsports Group driver at famed Quincy Grand Prix
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 […]
Read Full StoryPaddock Insider: 2021 United States Pro Kart Series – Badger State Grand Prix
News and notes from CTECH Manufacturing Motorplex at Road America
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 2021 United States Pro Kart Series Badger State Grand Prix from the CTECH Manufacturing Motorplex at Road America during the July 9-11 weekend. EKN Managing Editor David […]
Read Full Story2021 has the distinction of featuring the most times I have been to road racing events in the last decade. Back in April, I had the honor of providing our EKN Trackside coverage for the World Karting Association Vega Road Racing Series event that was part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Karting Challenge in Concord, […]
Read Full StoryFranklin Motorsports is among the historic names in the sport of karting with a long foundation within the industry, providing products and services for decades. The Sieracki family took over the ownership of the kart shop in the 2000s and are well into their fourth decade providing product and services for the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: May 2021 – Hannah Greenemeier
Rolison Performance Group driver makes history by adding her name to list of SKUSA Pro Tour winners
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 […]
Read Full Story2021 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings – TaG – June 4
Norberg extends lead in standings as #1 driver
The month of June marks the halfway point of the 2021 karting season, with six more months of racing remaining on the year. Numbers are increasing across the board, at the national, regional and club level. The EKN TaG Driver Rankings increased to nearly 370 drivers earning points over the last 12 months, with many […]
Read Full Story2021 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings – Shifterkart – June 4
Reigning SKUSA Pro Tour champion Myers continues run at the top
We are nearing the halfway point of the 2021 calendar year, with karting in full swing across North America. The EKN Shifterkart Driver Rankings saw a number of new drivers added to the list of those competing in a ranked race over the past 12 months, nearing the 200-driver mark once again. Not much has […]
Read Full StoryIndustry Insider: Forward Direction Motorsports
Colorado-based kart shop and race team providing everything racers need for the track
What do you think of when you see or hear the word Colorado? The Broncos, the Rockies, and skiing are probably the more common topics or phrases that are included when mentioning the ‘Centennial State’. Those new to the sport may not understand that Colorado is also a hotbed for the sport of karting. Over […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: April 2021 – Ava Hanssen
Team FMS / Merlin driver doubles up at Route 66 Sprint Series opener in Briggs 206 Sportsman action
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 […]
Read Full StoryThe warehouse in Greenfield, Indiana is filling up with new products available through Comet Kart Sales. One of the most historic kart shops in USA karting industry continues to provide the best service for karters in the Midwest and around the country with the newest and latest products. Below is a rundown of the newest […]
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