May 12, 2026

ROK Cup USA is pleased to announce the official 2027 Florida Winter Tour (FWT) schedule, returning karting’s most anticipated winter championship to the Sunshine State for another three-round championship chase. The series will open the 2027 campaign at the legendary Sebring International Raceway, with two additional Florida venues to be confirmed in the coming weeks. […]

Mar 10, 2026

The 2026 ROK Cup USA Florida Winter Tour took the checkered flag this past weekend at the T4 Kartplex near Palmetto, Florida. With the series’ completion, champions were crowned across 11 ROK Cup USA-promoted classes, with awards and  prizes for all. “A great weekend and a great Florida Winter Tour,” explained ROK Cup USA’s Mike […]

Mar 06, 2026

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 […]

Feb 10, 2026

With much of the United States in a deep freeze, the same could be said in Florida, as the second round of the Florida Winter Tour kicked off at the Orlando Kart Center. With hoodies and winter jackets worn throughout Friday, temperatures warmed throughout the weekend, as did the on-track action. With qualifying and a […]

Dec 22, 2025

The Florida Winter Tour is among the longest running championships in the United States, spanning four decades of competition with a vast amount of history and notable performances. ROK Cup USA has been part of the FWT since 2015 and will enter the 12th season offering a platform of categories that are contested around the […]

Dec 18, 2025

ROK Cup USA is proud to announce the official prize structure for the upcoming 2026 Florida Winter Tour, continuing its commitment to reward drivers across multiple categories while supporting advancement opportunities both in North America and abroad. With tickets to the ROK Cup Superfinal in Italy, 2026 ROK Vegas event entries, exclusive Wild Cards, and […]

Dec 01, 2025

ROK Cup USA is pleased to announce that registration is now officially open for the 2026 Florida Winter Tour (FWT). As one of the most prestigious and competitive winter karting series in North America, the Florida Winter Tour continues its tradition of delivering a world-class three-event weekend race program throughout the state of Florida, featuring […]

Nov 24, 2025

ROK Cup USA is pleased to announce the official addition of the ROK SV Senior class to the 2026 Florida Winter Tour (FWT). Following its highly successful North American debut at ROK Vegas, where the category attracted an impressive 50 entries and widespread enthusiasm from teams and drivers, the class will now become a full championship category for the upcoming popular […]

Nov 10, 2025

ROK Cup USA is pleased to officially announce the locations for the 2026 Florida Winter Tour (FWT). Continuing its long-standing tradition as one of the most prestigious winter karting series in North America, the 2026 edition will visit two iconic venues: Orlando Kart Center and T4 Kartplex. The three-round championship will kick off in Central […]

May 06, 2025

As the 2025 karting season reaches the midway point, ROK Cup Promotions has already begun preparation for their 2026 campaign. With five events weekends left on the ROK Sonoma calendar and the much-anticipated 2025 ROK Vegas beginning October 29, 2025, dates are now confirmed for the 2026 Florida Winter Tour series and ROK Vegas event. “We […]

Mar 24, 2025

The 2025 ROK Cup USA Florida Winter Tour (FWT) came to a close this past weekend as round three was completed at the Speedsportz Racing Park near Houston, Texas. With seven classes on the docket, seven drivers earned coveted FWT victories as 2025 champions were crowned. Making history as the first Florida Winter Tour outside […]

Mar 20, 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 […]

Feb 17, 2025

Round two of the 2025 ROK Cup USA Florida Winter Tour was completed this past weekend under mixed conditions in Central Florida. Taking place at the Orlando Kart Center (OKC), the OKC facility hosted its sixth national event in as many weeks as drivers had come accustomed to the nuances of the racy facility. With […]

Feb 11, 2025

ROK Cup USA has confirmed that the ROK Micro Champion at the 2025 Florida Winter Tour will have their choice at two prestigious events. Set to choose between the ROK Superfinal in Italy or ROK Vegas in Las Vegas, the champion elect will have their choice. “This is a terrific opportunity for the youngest ROKKERs […]

Feb 04, 2025

eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network – Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook and YouTube, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. A special daytime edition of Face2Face brings Episode 84, welcoming Mike […]

Jan 20, 2025

The 27th season for the Florida Winter Tour presented by ROK Cup USA is underway following Round One contested at the Orlando Kart Center. The Orlando, Florida facility welcomed nearly 200 entries over the eight categories competing over the three days of action. Rain washed in over the Saturday and Sunday, causing a delay during […]

Jan 06, 2025

Hello 2025, and welcome to what is expected to be another exciting year of karting here in the United States and around the world. We’re all back into the EKN office full-time after the Christmas and New Year breaks, and we’re gearing up for what will be another busy opening three months of the season […]

Jan 06, 2025

2025 marks the 27th year of the Florida Winter Tour presented by ROK Cup USA. However, it is the first year the Tour will hold a round outside the state of Florida with Round 3 to be contested at the Speedsportz Racing Park north of Houston, Texas. “It’s a ‘detour’ for 2025 as we will […]

Nov 05, 2024

ROK Cup USA and Superkarts! USA entered a working relationship at the beginning of the 2024 season. The two karting organizations scheduled and hosted back-to-back events in January and February in Homestead and followed up with back-to-back weekends in Orlando for March. The association will continue this synergy for the 2025 season with the first […]

Jul 17, 2024

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 […]