Jan 29, 2021

Challenge yourself with the Briggs & Stratton Racing Track Chaser game. The object of the game is to identify the kart track by its twists and turns in your state, province, region or country. To enter the contest is simple: Register at the ‘Track Chaser’ page Log into briggsracing.com to play each week’s round Contestants […]

Jan 26, 2021

Cometic Gasket, a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the automotive, powersports, original equipment and remanufactured engine industries, announced today the acquisition of Klotz Synthetic Lubricants. Based in Fort Wayne, Ind., and founded by John C. Klotz Jr., in 1959, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants specializes in providing superior lubricants to racers, performance […]

Jan 26, 2021

With the aim to give back to the kart racer, a group of sanctioning bodies has come together to form the United States Karting Grand Prix (USKGP). Led by the World Karting Association (WKA), TaG USA and AKTPA, the USKGP is set for July 23-25 at the famed Utah Motorsports Campus (UMC) in Tooele, Utah. […]

Jan 22, 2021

Tying up some loose ends and looking to provide a better overall experience to the World Karting Association (WKA) customer base, series officials are announcing changes to better the overall program. After speaking with the membership base and working closely with the Board of Directors and Trustees, WKA is confident that these changes will improve […]

Jan 18, 2021

After three days filled with racing from sunup to sundown, ROK Cup USA and the 203 entrants prepared for the final day and events of the weekend. Known as Finals Day, ROK Cup USA Florida Winter Tour winners were crowned in ten different classes. While there were many stars of the race weekend, Connor Zilisch […]

Jan 17, 2021

Racing Edge Motorsports VLR Junior Heat 2 – Highlights It was a tight battle to the end with Paul Bocuse taking his second win of the weekend. Helio Meza, Chase Hand and Ayden Ingratta all passed the finish line within 0.477 seconds of Bocuse. Camryn Reed (Ironrock Motorsports) made up ten positions to finish ninth. […]

Jan 16, 2021

After an unusual 2020 season, ROK Cup Promotions is excited to be back on track and kicking off their 2021 event calendar this weekend at Isle Casino in Pompano Beach, Florida for the first round of the prestigious Florida Winter Tour.  On the temporary circuit, located on the grounds of Isle Casino, drivers from around […]

Jan 15, 2021

Written by Jennifer Henry of Fade to Black Photography With many not able to spend the holidays with family, go kart racers were ready to make their annual trip down to Daytona to spend time with their racing family.  Even with Covid still lingering in the air, karters were eager to feel some normalcy by […]

Jan 15, 2021

TS Racing and Vega USA have now confirmed the tire compounds for the World Karting Association Sprint programs and its expanded distribution network. TS Racing is pleased to announce Grand Products, their compliment of dealers and track networks, as a warehouse distributor for the Vega Tire brand. WKA classes will run the Vega VAH Red […]

Jan 15, 2021

From Around the Paddock It was day one of the 2021 ROK Cup USA season as more than 200 ROKKERs hit the temporary circuit at the Isle Casino in Pompano Beach, Florida. With the second annual trip to the venue, a few minor changes from the 2020 edition were presented to competitors including paddock and […]

Jan 14, 2021

The newly announced TireRack.com Road to Indy iRacing eSeries Presented by Cooper Tires has formed an alliance with the renowned World Karting Association to create a virtual ladder system down to the karting ranks – a natural progression considering the number of drivers who began their path to the Road to Indy via kart racing. […]

Jan 13, 2021

A new year and a new brand for AKT Racing. Partnering with Kart Republic North America and helping the growing kart brand spread their wings in Florida, AKT Racing has taken on the Kart Republic (KR) brand and is fully committed to the sales, service and promotion of the brand throughout the state of Florida. […]

Jan 11, 2021

Building momentum from Daytona KartWeek, the World Karting Association (WKA) Vega Cup Pavement series is primed and ready for their first event in 18 years. Set to return to the famed Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Vega Cup Pavement series will take to the Infield Front Stretch Oval at the Concord, North Carolina facility. “We are […]

Jan 08, 2021

Team Nitro Kart had a successful 2020 season, earning multiple victories and championships at local, regional and national level. From Kid Kart to Master categories, Nick Tucker and the entire Team Nitro Kart operation helped guide drivers toward their personal goals each weekend and throughout the year. Many of the same drivers from the past […]

Jan 07, 2021

The EKN Trackside Live program visits multiple events throughout the karting season. Leading up to major events on the calendar, EKN is happy to provide a show as part of the EKN Radio Network. The EKN OutLap is a preview podcast show, geared at providing you the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going […]

Jan 05, 2021

eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network – Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. The annual World Karting Association Daytona KartWeek was able to take place inside […]

Dec 28, 2020

With an already established ladder from karts to cars and looking to take their program to the next level, Team Crosslink is pleased to announce that Andre Pedrosa has joined the Texas based squad on a full-time basis. Taking over the driver coaching duties of the karting side of the operation, Pedrosa will be at […]

Dec 22, 2020

A huge success during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Karting Association (WKA) has announced their third online sim series. Dubbed the 2021 Winter AMaxx Racing eSports Series Presented by Summit Racing Equipment, the online program will kick off with their first event on Tuesday, January 5 and continue for three more consecutive Tuesdays. […]

Dec 21, 2020

Retiring from karting to operate a family run business, former Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) SuperNationals Champion Louie Pagano will return to the driver’s seat. Set to join Team Crosslink for the SKUSA Winter Series, Pagano will pilot an Exprit chassis as he battles in the talent filled X30 Senior ranks. No stranger to the podium, Pagano […]

Dec 18, 2020

eKartingNews.com is the hub of the karting world, providing you with all the latest news, insider information and race reports from events around the globe. ‘This Week In Karting’ helps to tie everything together in one weekly podcast, bringing our listeners up to speed on the most recent news in the sport. Episode 29 of […]