Dec 23, 2025

Over the past few years, one of the intriguing ‘little guy’ stories in American karting has been the occasional forays of the Italian-made Bestkart chassis in national level karting. Often put into competition through single-kart efforts, the brand has gone toe-to-toe with the major manufacturers and most recently came away with a podium finish in […]

Dec 15, 2025

MPG Motorsports is turning to the next chapter in its history. A program that began in ‘My Parents Garage’ in Wisconsin ventured to Indiana in 2019 when original co-owner Billy Vincent signed on as the Will Power Kart distributor. MPG established a new home at Whiteland Raceway Park. That is when now co-owner Chase Jones […]

Dec 11, 2025

Rotax Karting is excited to announce a new chapter in its U.S. operations with the appointment of Karting Solutions Group (KSG) as a key business partner. KSG will take over the responsibilities of both existing distributors – RTX Karting USA and J3 Competition –, bringing economic leverage, a deep passion for motorsport, and a unified […]

Dec 04, 2025

Klotz Lubricants has a long history within the sport of karting, one that includes over 60 years of developing products for the motorsports industry. A new product introduced recently by Klotz combines its constantly-developing technology with the knowledge and experience of one of the sport’s legends in Lynn Haddock. The new Haddock Special Formula two-stroke […]

Nov 26, 2025

When you’re a racer or a mechanic, you are always interacting with your equipment, leveraging its spectrum of adjustability and user friendliness. If you have an engineering mind, you may at find times find yourself wishing a component could do more or be easier to use. You may want to try to improve on a […]

Oct 29, 2025

After a successful run, brothers Kyle and Brad Yuchinski have officially sold the Amarillo Kart Complex to Jeff Offutt, a seasoned entrepreneur and motorsports enthusiast, who will rename the venue Amarillo Motorsports Park. The acquisition promises an expanded vision and an elevated experience for the Amarillo racing community, with a focus on karting, minimoto, and […]

Oct 27, 2025

Stilo & Simpson Race Products are gearing up for the upcoming SKUSA SuperNationals, bringing the latest in karting safety and performance gear to fans and racers alike. Attendees can visit the 20×10 vendor booth to explore the full Stilo & Simpson product line, try on helmets, and view the brand-new painted helmets on display. Adding to […]

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 04, 2025

GFC Karting proudly announces three major strategic partnerships expanding its national network. The Norberg Karting Academy has been named the Official Southeast Distributor, with Ryan Norberg — one of America’s most decorated karting drivers — stepping into key leadership roles as GFC Director of Driver Development and Product Strategist, as well as Lead X30 Factory […]

Sep 04, 2025

GFC Karting and the Norberg Karting Academy, founded by ten-time national champion Ryan Norberg, are proud to announce a strategic partnership that combines world-class driver development with race-winning engineering. Under the alliance, the Academy will serve as the official GFC Southeast Stocking Distributor. Additionally, Ryan will serve as GFC’s Director of Driver Development and Product […]

Aug 26, 2025

The dealer network continues expansion in 2025 for Kart CRG USA with the addition of MERC Racing Team. The operation located in Phoenix, Arizona is providing a unique and focused path into the sport of karting for its customers, now offering the full CRG chassis product line. “We are happy to welcome MERC Racing Team […]

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 […]

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 […]

Apr 23, 2025

Now into its seventh season, GFC Karting is hitting a new era for the brand. 2025 marks its first season under CIK-FIA homologation certification with the brand’s continued focus on expanding into the international circuit. That began what was a busy opening three months of the 2025 season, a schedule that included multiple events. Racing […]

Apr 23, 2025

The distribution and dealer network has evolved during the 2025 season for TB Kart USA / Amarillo Kart Complex – the official U.S. importer and distributor of TB Kart. With core distribution in the southeast and Midwest, including the central states, the Texas-based operation has signed on Private Sector Motorsports as the newest TB Kart […]

Apr 21, 2025

Motori Seven USA is excited to announce the launch of the KZ80, the first purpose-built 80cc shifter engine specifically designed for Junior and Senior shifterkart racing. Unlike modified motorbike engines, the KZ80 offers a robust and reliable solution with a focus on long service intervals along with affordable cost of ownership. Featuring a paddle shifter […]

Apr 08, 2025

One of the newer teams in North American karting is Energy Corse Americas, but the brand is far from taking its first steps on this continent. Manufactured in Italy, Energy Corse first made its debut in the United States in the late 1990s and has enjoyed its share of success over the years. Fast forward […]

Mar 18, 2025

Karting, unlike many forms of motorsports, centers on the driver. The various equipment for the chassis and engine in today’s karting are very similar to one another. The difference between a victory and finishing off the podium is in the hands, the mind, and the body of the driver. Training a driver’s mind, physical strength, […]

Mar 03, 2025

During our recent trip to Orlando for the Superkarts! USA Winter Series finale weekend, EKN was invited to visit the OTK Kart USA headquarters. The OTK distributor is celebrating a recent expansion that doubled the size of their space in a facility that is located just minutes away from the Orlando Kart Center. OTK Kart […]

Feb 26, 2025

A part of the exclusive list of top karting drivers from the last 15 years of US karting, Brandon Jarsocrak is among the favorites. The four-time United States Pro Kart Series champion was continuously among the top ranked in the EKN Driver Rankings year after year and, more importantly, earned the respect of his fellow […]