Oct 16, 2026
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Thank you for making the inaugural Auto Select 206 6-Hour Karting Endurance an incredible success! Twenty-two teams filled the grid at the Briggs & Stratton Motorplex and took on six straight hours of racing. From the opening green flag to the final lap, the event was filled with strategy, teamwork, determination and plenty of great […]

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T4 Nations Cup Moves to Lonato, Italy

The eighth annual T4 Nations Cup moves to one of karting’s most iconic circuits under a three-year agreement, following five record-setting years in Valencia, Spain

Oct 15, 2026
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Tillotson Racing today announced that the eighth annual T4 Nations Cup will be held at South Garda Karting in Lonato del Garda, Italy, from 22nd – 26th September 2027. The announcement follows an incredibly successful 2026 edition at Kartódromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Valencia, Spain, where nearly 300 drivers representing 35 countries took to the […]

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Oct 01, 2026
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Twenty racers competed through multiple rounds of qualifying during August and September for the opportunity to earn an Ignite Series Scholarship provided by the Raceway Gives Foundation at the Junior 500 shootout on Sept. 20. After weeks of competition, Riley Kirn emerged as the scholarship recipient, delivering a standout performance throughout the event. Kirn topped […]

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1.3+ Million Distributed at USF Pro Championships Celebration

Jeffers, Garzon and Pasiewicz Claim Career Enhancement Scholarships

Sep 29, 2026
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The USF Pro Championships Celebration took place last night at The Osthoff Resort & Spa at Elkhart Lake, Wis. All three champions – in USF Pro 2000, USF2000 and USF Juniors – from the world-renowned open-wheel driver development program were honored at the traditional end-of-season banquet, joined by well over 200 drivers, team members, sponsors […]

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McKeithan to Take Over Management and Operations of Precision Performance Karting

Grand National Champion Transitioning from Briggs 206 Driving to Full-Time Management Role with PPK

Aug 20, 2026
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Multi-time Cup Karts North America Grand National champion Christopher McKeithan is set to begin the next chapter of his karting career this fall, taking over management and raceday operations of Precision Performance Karting (PPK), owned by John Seglem and based in Palmetto, Fla. McKeithan, a native of Gastonia, N.C., will relocate to Florida full time this […]

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Aug 18, 2026
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Another year, another ROK Vegas! We are getting ready for ROK Vegas 2026, and we want to make sure everyone has all the important information needed to prepare for the event. REGISTRATION Registration Link TICKET / PRIZE WINNERS If you won a ticket, credit, or prize that you would like to redeem, please email me […]

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Jul 31, 2026
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The new official representative and distributor of T4 Series in Costa Rica announces the launch of the 2027 T4 Series Costa Rica Championship. The event will be hosted at P1 Speedway, one of Central America’s premier international karting tracks. With a presence in over 40 countries, T4 Series has established itself as one of the […]

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River Valley Kart Club Hosting Event at Blackhawk Farms Raceway

Road Racing returns to historic northern Illinois facility

Jul 29, 2026
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The Great Lakes region is home to many motorsport facilities in its surrounding states, including Illinois. The Blackhawk Farms Raceway near the border of Wisconsin in South Beloit, Illinois, is among that list. Established in 1967, the circuit has welcomed the sport of karting for decades. The River Valley Kart Club is looking to rejuvenate […]

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Jul 15, 2026
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The following is a statement released by Briggs & Stratton Racing on July 10, 2026 regarding the update of spark plug allowed for competition with the Briggs 206 powerplant. Back in March, we shared that our engineering team was deep into testing replacements for the discontinued Autolite AR3910X spark plug. Today, we have great news: […]

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Factory Karts Puts Chris G Back in the Seat for SKUSA SuperNationals 29

Chris G's Coaching founder, Chris Giumarra, to return to kart racing with the goal of winning in Las Vegas this November with Factory Karts

Jul 09, 2026
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Factory Karts today announces a partnership with Chris G’s Coaching that puts founder Chris Giumarra back in the seat on American-built steel, for a run at the SKUSA SuperNationals 29 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, November 11 to 15, with a single objective: Win. The approach came from Factory Karts, as the brand looked for […]

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Jun 24, 2026
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Bushnell Motorsports Park, a successful multi-use motorsports facility in Central Florida, is now being offered for sale. Located in Bushnell, Florida just off I-75, the property is a rare opportunity for racers, investors, powersports operators, entertainment groups, and developers to acquire an established destination with significant infrastructure already in place. Positioned just over an hour […]

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May 26, 2026
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Cup Karts Canada is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the 2026 Legacy Builder Award, an honour created to recognize individuals whose dedication, leadership, and selfless contributions have helped build and strengthen the Canadian four-cycle karting community. The Legacy Builder Award was presented for the first time during the 2026 Canadian Four-Cycle National Championship […]

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Champions of the Future America Series Heads to Spring Mountain Karting Complex

Jackpot in the desert featuring double points, big money in Nevada

May 22, 2026
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Champions of the Future America (COTF America) brings a new level of energy to the Nevada desert as the professional karting series heads to Spring Mountain Karting Complex in Pahrump, Nevada, May 29–31 for its first event outside California. Double points are on the line. Cash prizes are up for grabs. Championship battles are about […]

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May 08, 2026
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The World Karting Association (WKA) is pleased to announce the seating of four new Trustees following elections held in April. The updated Trustee District Map is attached. Each Trustee will serve a three-year term helping guide the direction of the organization and represent WKA members across their respective districts. The newly seated Trustees are: District […]

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Apr 23, 2026
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Driver development is the core aspect under the Rolison Performance Group tent. The operation spends each race weekend working one-on-one with drivers competing within the team and continuing that narrative between events with test weekends at tracks across the country. The Oregon-based race team is set to host its 2026 Spring Training during the month […]

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Apr 02, 2026
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The following is a press release provided to eKartingNews Built on over 45 years of hands-on experience in professional kart racing, 01E has rebranded. Introducing REVOLUTIONZ, the next chapter in race engine rebuilding, blueprinting, and performance preparation. While the name is changing, at REVOLUTIONZ, the core principles that built the program remain the same: Precision […]

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IAME HQ Expansion Unveiled

New spaces dedicated to institutional and operational areas, with a strong focus on the Racing Department, support the continued growth of the IAME brand

Mar 19, 2026
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IAME, the historic Italian kart engine manufacturer, has unveiled the first images of the new areas of its headquarters, currently under construction. The expansion will allow the Zingonia facility to incorporate new spaces dedicated to institutional and customer relations, production departments, offices and, in particular, Racing Department activities. Thanks to the new works, the Racing […]

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Mar 18, 2026
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Champions of the Future America (COTF America), the North American extension of Champions of the Future (COTF), seeks to emulate its European counterpart as a launch pad for drivers who dream of reaching F1 and other top-tier motorsport series. COTF, an international karting series founded in 2020 by RGMMC Group, has seen its overseas alumni […]

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Mar 17, 2026
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The following is a press release from PV3 Enterprises regarding the acquisition of the Burt Brothers Motorpark – formerly known as Utah Motorsports Campus – located in Grantsville, Utha. PV3 Enterprises has acquired Utah’s premier motorsports facility, an iconic venue originally created by the Larry H. Miller family in 2006 and developed into one of […]

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Mar 11, 2026
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If you’ve ever dreamed about racing K1 Circuit’s 1-mile track in REVERSE, the moment has arrived. That’s because the next round of Champions of the Future America is on March 21-22, and the track layout is the Pro Track Layout with Chicanes, “D’s”, and “Tic-Tac-Toe” – in reverse! Experience racing UP the esses and plunging […]

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