eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: August 2024 – Davin Roberts

Last lap victory secures ticket to the 2024 Rotax Grand Finals as part of Team USA

Sep 18, 2024
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 […]

Read Full Story
Sep 17, 2024
Written by David Cole | No Comments

Much to the benefit of generations of racers, safety in motorsports has continued to evolve year by year, decade by decade. In karting, the helmet remains the number one safety component when it comes to protecting the driver. Over the last 25 years, the Stilo brand has established itself as a leader in motorsports, focusing […]

Read Full Story

2024 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings presented by Skip Barber Racing School – TaG – September 9

Garrison jumps to second over de Tullio as Norberg continues reign

Sep 13, 2024
Written by David Cole | No Comments

In the penultimate release of the eKartingNews.com TaG Driver Rankings presented by Skip Barber Racing School for the 2024 season, the top challengers for the #1 position have been defined. Four major events have been added to the point total for the 267 drivers – Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SummerNationals, fourth round of the United […]

Read Full Story
Sep 12, 2024
Written by David Cole | No Comments

It has been two months since the eKartingNews.com Shifterkart Driver Rankings presented by Skip Barber Racing School were updated. The September standings for the 2024 season includes the SKUSA Pro Tour SummerNationals, and other events since the beginning of July. The streak continues for GFC Karting’s Kyle Wick as he remains in the #1 spot […]

Read Full Story

Concept Haulers Motor Speedway Sold to New Owners

Staple facility of the Midwest area enters a new era

Sep 10, 2024
Written by David Cole | No Comments

Be careful what you say at a driver’s meeting, you just may talk yourself into buying a kart track. Concept Haulers Motor Speedway in Sheridan, Illinois – roughly 70 miles southwest of downtown Chicago – has hosted numerous national and regional karting programs over its multiple decades of history. The facility heads into a new […]

Read Full Story

Familiar Face Leading Nitro Kart into the Future

Cody Johnson now navigating USA brand and race team

Sep 05, 2024
Written by David Cole | No Comments

Nitro Kart is among the newer United States karting brands, having been established in 2016. Creator and owner Nick Tucker used his decades of karting and motorsports knowledge to build one of the top Cadet chassis brands in the country. Nitro Kart’s resume is stacked with race wins and numerous championships, including a sweep of […]

Read Full Story

EKN Driver Diary: Payton Westcott – Champions of the Future Academy Program – Franciacorta

Third event of series sends California driver to Italy despite broken wrist

Aug 28, 2024
Written by David Cole | No Comments

The EKN Driver Diary returns for 2024 with a focus of international competition for a driver from the United States of America. California driver Payton Westcott is taking part in the new Champions of the Future Academy Program. The six event series is based around the ‘arrive and drive’ concept, promoted and hosted by RGMMC. […]

Read Full Story
Aug 23, 2024
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 2024 Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final held at the New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana. This is insider info will not be seen anywhere […]

Read Full Story

eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: July 2024 – Billy Musgrave

Four-time SuperNationals winner returns to top step of the podium at SummerNationals

Aug 16, 2024
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 […]

Read Full Story
Jul 17, 2024
Written by David Cole | No Comments

We have reached the halfway point of the 2024 season, now rolling through the month of July with several big events on the horizon. Championships are going to begin to be decided in the closing months at all levels of the sport. With the Olympics coming up, and the annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game […]

Read Full Story

eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: June 2024 – Ashton Woon

Parolin driver bags double win at SKUSA while completing a triple-win month at USPKS

Jul 15, 2024
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 […]

Read Full Story

2024 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings presented by Skip Barber Racing School – TaG – July 8

Norberg and de Tullio joined by Garrison in the top-three to begin final stretch of season

Jul 12, 2024
Written by David Cole | No Comments

The eKartingNews.com TaG Driver Rankings presented by Skip Barber Racing School is into the second half of the 2024 season, tabulating all the results at national and regional levels up through July 8. The fourth edition of the standings in 2024 has the stops inside the top-10 shuffling around with the loss of SKUSA and […]

Read Full Story

2024 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings presented by Skip Barber Racing School – Shifterkart – July 8

Wick and Formal joined at the top by Myers heading into second half of season

Jul 11, 2024
Written by David Cole | No Comments

The second half of the 2024 season is underway, and so is the continuation of the eKartingNews.com Shifterkart Driver Rankings presented by Skip Barber Racing School. The fourth edition of the 2024 season for the standings features position changes throughout the 190 driver rankings with more events added and important results from 2023 removed – […]

Read Full Story

Speed Concepts Racing: Developing Generational Talent

Winning is a family tradition, passing on their knowledge to the future stars in karting and motorsports

Jul 10, 2024
Written by David Cole | No Comments

Athletes are either born with natural talent or they work non-stop to become the best they can be. Racing is the same, as some drivers adapt to the speed and challenge much more quickly, while others need to put in the time and work to gain the experience needed to become a top contender. Speed […]

Read Full Story
Jun 28, 2024
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 2024 United States Pro Kart Series at the Wisconsin Grand Prix held at the Mill-Rite Raceway in Dousman, Wisconsin. Back to Badger One of the locations for […]

Read Full Story
Jun 20, 2024
Written by David Cole | No Comments

The following is a statement from Terry Traeder of TNT Kartways regarding the recent sale of the land the karting facility resides on. Terry Traeder has announced the sale of the TNT Kartways circuit located in West Quincy, Missouri to Good Day Farm – a medical cannabis dispensary company with 37 locations in Arkansas, Missouri, […]

Read Full Story
Jun 14, 2024
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 2024 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SpringNationals at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati in Batavia, Ohio. This is insider info will not be seen anywhere else. Be […]

Read Full Story

Colorado Karting Circuit at Centennial Airport Preparing to Open

End of summer date set to welcome karters for Denver area facility

Jun 14, 2024
Written by David Cole | No Comments

Colorado is set to welcome the return of a former facility. The Colorado Karting Circuit at Centennial Airport (CKC) is set to opened in August 2024 with major plans for amenities and upgrades to the Centennial, Colorado facility that was established in the early 2000s. The existing facilities include the track itself – an 0.8 […]

Read Full Story

eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: May 2024 – Enzo Vidmontiene

Double win weekend at Trackhouse for Trinity Karting Group driver

Jun 07, 2024
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 […]

Read Full Story

EKN Driver Diary: Payton Westcott – Champions of the Future Academy Program – Valencia

Second trip to Europe for California driver competing in spec international championship

Jun 03, 2024
Written by David Cole | No Comments

The EKN Driver Diary returns for 2024 with a focus of international competition for a driver from the United States of America. California driver Payton Westcott is taking part in the new Champions of the Future Academy Program. The six event series is based around the ‘arrive and drive’ concept, promoted and hosted by RGMMC. […]

Read Full Story