Sep 23, 2025

The absence of RaceHero since the start of 2025 has left not only the karting community, but the motorsports world without an interactive live timing app for mobile devices. Currently, Speedhive – developed by MyLaps – serves as the default live timing service for those utilizing the Orbits scoring software. Karters and motorsport enthusiasts now […]

Sep 19, 2025

For the first time since October 2023, there is a new #1 in the eKartingNews.com TaG Driver Rankings presented by Stilo USA. The push toward the 2025 EKN Driver of the Year honor continues with a new contender at the top of the standings, following three big races that helped to reshape the rankings – […]

Sep 18, 2025

The September edition of the 2025 eKartingNews.com Shifterkart Driver Rankings presented by Stilo USA features only some changes across the now 150 drivers that make up the standings. Only three events were added to the total for 12-month moving period for each driver’s total, including just four events from 2024 in the latest totals, leaving […]

Sep 17, 2025

There is one relationship that I have had since the day I was born, and that’s been with karting. The next longest relationship, outside my family members, is eKartingNews.com. And yes, that includes my marriage. Going to the race track with my dad, who started karting in 1974, I learned about the sport by attending […]

Sep 17, 2025

It’s funny when you look back at certain moments in your life and see how choosing just one road over another can completely change how your adventure develops. Today, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the launch of eKartingNews.com, the website that I bought from its creators in 2004 to add to my portfolio of […]

Sep 12, 2025

The Race Rotax RMC US Trophy Final, scheduled for October 17-19, will celebrate the 25th year of Rotax Max Challenge competition in the United States. Over the past 25 years, Rotax has been a focal point of varying degrees from the grassroots level all the way to the international stage for former and current karters […]

Sep 11, 2025

On September 2, Route 66 Sprint Series owner Chris Kardashian announced the sale of the popular Midwest racing series to veteran industry and series manager Tim Koyen. The four-event series, which raced in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Illinois in 2025, has grown significantly over the last two years under Kardashian’s management with a focus on creating […]

Sep 10, 2025

The EKN Driver Diary is back for 2025, surrounding the FIA Karting Academy Trophy program that now is into its 16th season. The driver representing the United States of America in the Junior program is Gage Korn. The driver from Aurora, Colorado is part of the 49 driver roster from around the world competing in […]

Sep 09, 2025

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 […]

Aug 26, 2025

The Race Rotax RMC US Trophy Final is just around the corner. Precision Karting Technologies has a wide range of Rotax specific products available for the karting market. A must-have tool from PKT is their Rotax Flywheel Tool. The PKT Rotax Flywheel Tool locks the flywheel in place, saving Rotaxians time and hassle. This time […]

Aug 25, 2025

For over 25 years, Courtney Concepts has been providing kart racing products as an industry distributor in North America. Established by Mike Courtney, the company has developed partnerships with manufacturers in the karting industry from around the globe. Beginning September 1, Andy Seesemann will become a partner within Courtney Concepts, providing the day-to-day operations of […]

Aug 15, 2025

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 2025 United States Pro Kart Series Indiana Grand Prix at the New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana. This is insider info will not be seen […]

Aug 12, 2025

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 […]

Aug 11, 2025

A new powerplant is set to make its United States debut at the upcoming 2025 ROK Cup USA ROK Vegas event. During the October 28-November 2 event outside the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, the new ROK SV will be on display both on and off the temporary circuit overlooking the Las Vegas Strip. […]

Aug 08, 2025

The August release of the 2025 eKartingNews.com TaG Driver Rankings presented by Stilo USA has changed across the board, except for three of the 252 drivers listed holding their position from last month. The 2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SummerNationals made another impact on the 12-month standings with now the second half of 2024 combined […]

Aug 07, 2025

If there was one event that was penciled in on making a big impact to the eKartingNews.com Shifterkart Driver Rankings presented by Stilo USA, it was the SKUSA SummerNationals. The finale weekend to the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour at the end of July served up everything we thought it would be, with exciting action all […]

Aug 06, 2025

Precision Karting Technologies continues to develop products for the karting market aimed at innovation and quality. The new PKT Pro Pedal System hits those checkmarks and a product that can be used at all levels. The PKT Pro Pedal System replaces the traditional round tube design pedal posts with solid plates. They are designed to […]

Aug 04, 2025

People always ask, ‘What is the state of karting in the USA?’ Judging by the numbers we are experiencing across all the different levels and now the early registration totals for Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 28, the sport of karting is at an all-time high. In less than 72 hours of registration opening on July 31, […]

Jul 25, 2025

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 2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SummerNationals at the New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana. Be sure to follow the EKN Social Media channels – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram for more […]

Jul 23, 2025

FZ Shifter, officially a new brand dedicated to making shifter karting more accessible, today announced the complete launch of its innovative engine line. With a core philosophy centered on affordability, a unique leasing program, and an engine platform designed specifically for young racers, FZ Shifter is set to provide a shifter kart experience for enthusiasts […]