Cold Stone Creamery to Present Rotax Max Challenge United States Grand Nationals

Annual event set for Miller Motorsports Park on July 15-20

May 27, 2014
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Always looking to promote the sport to supporters outside the world of karting, MAXSpeed Group is pleased to announce that Cold Stone Creamery will be the presenting sponsor of the Rotax MAX Challenge United States Grand Nationals. Dubbed the ‘Cold Stone US Grand Nationals’ and set to take place at Miller Motorsports Park during the […]

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MRP to Host Route 66 and United States Pro Kart Series for an Exciting June 2014

Time to gear up for a full June schedule in South Bend, Indiana

May 27, 2014
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The United States Pro Kart Series (USPKS) has found great success in its second year running. With good numbers of entries and big names showing up to the opening event weekend, it’s easy to see that USPKS will continue to grow and thrive in years to come. USPKS will host its next race June 20th […]

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Rotax Can-Am ProKart Challenge Readies for McMinnville Kart Track

Second event of 2014 season takes program to northwest Oregon on May 30-June 1

May 27, 2014
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The 2014 season of the Rotax Can-Am ProKart Challenge is set for a return to the track as the second stop takes teams and racers to the McMinnville Kart Track in northwestern Oregon. The Superkarts! USA and Rotax Max Challenge regional program opened up the season at the Horn Rapids Kart Track in Richland, Washington […]

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Aluminos Opens Satellite Shop in Denver

Milne family to steer Aluminos Denver to provide brand expansion in Rocky Mountain region

May 23, 2014
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The Aluminos chassis brand has built a solid reputation in less than a year, hitting the United States karting scene by storm. The northern California-based operation is now expanding their efforts east, partnering up with S1 Pro driver Cory Milne and his father/tuner Brian Milne to open a Denver-based shop – Aluminos Denver. The new […]

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May 23, 2014
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In the first of many big announcements on tap for the upcoming second round of the WKA RLV Tuned Exhaust Products Gold Cup Series July 11-13 at Camden, Ohio’s G&J Kartway, the LO206 Senior class – open to racers age 15 and up – will pay a $500 purse for Saturday’s main event at G&J. […]

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May 22, 2014
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A full paddock of racers filled up the CalSpeed Karting Center this past weekend (May 18) as the Los Angeles Karting Championship hosted the fourth round of their 2014 race season. The LAKC has become one of the most successful regional karting clubs in the country and continues to gain momentum. The year has been […]

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May 22, 2014
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The upcoming double header race weekend (June 14-15) will have a few important changes to format and registration competitors need to be aware of. 1.  There is no “official” Friday practice, although the track will have open practice. 2. All competitors may bring their own fuel/oil. 3. KidKarts and KPV1 drivers must bring their own […]

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May 22, 2014
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Former WKA Triple Crown champion Aaron Snyder led all racers with five wins May 16-18 at Michigan’s Grattan Raceway, the site of the third round of the 2014 WKA VEGA / TS Racing Road Racing Series driven by Mazda, hosted by the Ohio-based Dart Kart Speedway Club. The Grattan Nationals drew over 220 entries on […]

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May 21, 2014
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Michiana Raceway Park near South Bend, Indiana, one of the top karting facilities in the country, is pleased to be hosting competitors from across the country to compete for a chance to win a GOLDEN EAGLE, the prize for a class win at the upcoming WKA Mazda / Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series Grand Nationals event. […]

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Race Report: Red Line Oil Karting Championship – Round Two

Charles Hastings takes the GoPro 80 Masters feature

May 21, 2014
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The weather cooperated for the second Red Line Oil Karting Championship races.  With drizzle and light rain all around on race day morning, the racers arrived to the track to find it dry and ready for a great day of racing.  The turnout of 92 drivers was not only strong, but evenly distributed across the […]

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May 19, 2014
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A new series primarily based around the growing karting scene in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio is set to debut with a double race weekend – May 31 and June 1 on the highly acclaimed Wilson Circuit at Pittsburgh International Race Complex (PIRC). “Pitt Race would like to announce that they are working with the […]

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Opening Weekend Nearing for 2014 Rocky Mountain ProKart Challenge

First two rounds of season set for Grand Junction Motor Speedway over Memorial Weekend

May 15, 2014
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The 2014 karting season is in full swing, with some regional programs well underway and others just opening up their schedules this month. Superkarts! USA’s Rocky Mountain ProKart Challenge gets rolling next weekend (May 23-25), as the series begins their year at the Grand Junction Motor Speedway in Grand Junction, Colorado for the first two […]

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May 15, 2014
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The Formula Kart Productions Florida Winter Tour is one of kartings oldest and longest continuously running racing programs. From its humble beginnings in the winter of 1999 “The FWT” has grown into one of the world’s largest, geographically diverse, competitive and prestigious sprint kart racing programs. Bill Wright, exclusive owner and promoter of The FWT, […]

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May 15, 2014
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The WKA VEGA / TS Racing National Road Racing Series is back in action this weekend with the first WKA national event of the 2014 season north of the Mason-Dixon Line. The third round of this year’s Road Racing tour has the series visiting the scenic land of west-central Michigan and Grattan Raceway, located in […]

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May 15, 2014
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Round One of the Gearup Challenge & Nesks is now in the books and what a turnout it was!! A record number of entries with the top talents in karting in attendance at the Liberator configuration at NJMP on May 4th 2014. We are flattered that the drivers and teams that have chosen the F-Series and look […]

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K1 RaceGear To Once Again Supply All Race Gear and Clothing for Team USA

Back on board with the MAXSpeed Group and Team USA for the RMCGF

May 13, 2014
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Always showing their support to Team USA for the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals (RMCGF), K1 RaceGear will again supply the American squad with shoes, gloves, and driving suits for the upcoming international event. Marking their fourth consecutive year as the official supplier of the MAXSpeed Group and Team USA, K1 RaceGear did not hesitate […]

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Product News: Comet Kart Sales – Seat Saver Washer Kit

Industry leader develops new seat washer designed to extend seat life

May 09, 2014
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Comet Kart Sales is a longtime leader in the karting industry, holding over 50 years of experience and service in the sport. The Greenfield, Indiana-based company provides thousands of products for any type of karting, from simple nuts and bolts to complete race ready packages. The company also provides a professional and championship winning in-house […]

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May 07, 2014
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The MG Tire / L & T Manufacturing Route 66 Sprint Series held their season openerat Concept Haulers Motor Speedway (CHMS) on April 26-27 with a large turnout of 289 entries.  The event was sponsored by EMJ Metals. After a long cold winter in the Midwest, everyone was glad to be back racing with some […]

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Brett King Design to Develop New Look for Team USA Race Suits and Apparel

BKD to put their distinctive style on Team USA program

May 06, 2014
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As Team USA begins to take shape for the 2014 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals (RMCGF), so do the race suits and team apparel that drivers will wear while in Valencia, Spain later this season. On board to design the Team USA gear is California designer and custom helmet painter Brett King Design (BKD). Quickly […]

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Paddock Insider: 2014 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SpringNationals

Record turnout as season begins at Dallas Karting Complex

May 02, 2014
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EKN’s Paddock Insider brings you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will be a timeline of events as they happen during the 2014 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SpringNationals at the Dallas Karting Complex in Caddo Mills, Texas. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete […]

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