Dec 13, 2017

The 2018 season is just around the corner and the new era for the Challenge of the Americas will begin in six weeks. The series will make the move to the ROK by Vortex engine platform and Bridgestone tire line when the popular winter program fires up once again on the final weekend in January. […]

Dec 01, 2017

The 2018 season is already on the horizon, and we’re just eight weeks from the beginning of a new era for the Challenge of the Americas series. The long-time Rotax Max Challenge international program will evolve this year to base off the Rok Cup engine platform when the series opens on January 26-28 at the […]

Nov 28, 2017

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 […]

Oct 26, 2017

Continuing to build and establish their regional level programs, ROK Cup Promotions, in conjunction with ROK Cup USA, is pleased to announce ROK the Rockies in the Rocky Mountain Region. Set to begin in 2018, the Colorado and surrounding area regional series will utilize the standard ROK Cup USA rules package, Bridgestone Tires and feature […]

Oct 25, 2017

After a tremendous response to the initial ROK Cup Promotions and Vortex Race Engines trade in program back in March, the program was re-launched in September for an additional two months. This second trade in program is set to expire next Tuesday, October 31 and company officials are urging anyone still interested to complete their […]

Oct 20, 2017

This past weekend was the 15th edition of the Rok Cup International Final, held at the South Garda Karting facility in Lonato, Italy. A total of 415 ‘Rokkers’ from 49 countries and five continents took to the track in the five divisions offered, including 162 in the Mini Rok class. That is where the United […]

Oct 10, 2017

The annual Rok Cup International Final is set for this weekend at the South Garda Karting facility in Lonato, Italy. Nearly 50 countries will be represented in the five categories, featuring 434 drivers. Among them is the large contingent of over 40 drivers in four divisions representing the Team ROK Cup USA program featuring a […]

Sep 18, 2017

With plans for the 2018 season in high gear after the cancellation of the ROK Cup USA National Final due to Hurricane Irma, ROK Cup Promotions is pleased to announce today the ROK Winter Cup. Set for December 2-3, 2017 at Palm Beach Karting, the ROK Winter Cup will act as the official tune-up for […]

Sep 14, 2017

ROKKERS in Florida will have a chance to race this weekend, as Orlando Kart Center hosts the first of three rounds in their Orlando Cup series. Six Vortex ROK classes will be offered, including Micro, Mini, Junior, Senior and Master, as well as Shifter, Speedy and LO206 categories.  The September 16-17 event will run the […]

Sep 13, 2017

Another hot weekend greeted the drivers who showed up for Race #7 of the Sanzaru Games Karting Championships at the Simraceway International Karting Center. The drivers were thankful on Sunday when temperatures were only in the mid-90’s compared to the 106 temperature that was recorded on Saturday. Kid Karts ran on the Sunday program for […]

Sep 12, 2017

The new era begins on-track for the Challenge of the Americas in four months as the international winter series in western North America opens up the 2018 championship series. Planning for the transition over to the ROK by Vortex engine platform and Bridgestone tire line is well underway. Series promoter Andy Seesemann has helped to […]

Sep 07, 2017

Due to the potentially catastrophic Hurricane Irma and the potential danger that it brings to the state of Florida, officials at ROK Cup Promotions have decided to cancel the upcoming ROK Cup USA National Final, which was set for September 15-17 at Palm Beach Karting in Jupiter, Florida. “This is a heartbreaking decision for us, […]

Sep 06, 2017

With the complete 2018 ROK Cup USA calendar announced last week and the buzz around the much-anticipated schedule, ROK Cup Promotions along with Vortex Race Engines has stepped up to the plate again and is offering an additional two months of their highly successful engine trade in program. For the United States market only beginning […]

Aug 31, 2017

With the Ocala Gran Prix Fall/Winter Local Series set to kick off in less than two weeks, series officials are pleased to announce that the Vortex ROK Junior Shifter program will be back on the series docket. Actively looking to help develop the skills and talents of young shifter kart drivers, Ocala Gran Prix will […]

Aug 30, 2017

ROK Cup Promotions and ROK Cup USA are pleased to announce their much-anticipated 2018 calendar. With the karting landscape changing in North America, a careful approach was made to solidify 2018 race dates that would not only be good for teams and drivers, but also good for the sport of karting in the United States. […]

Aug 03, 2017

Moving from the Orlando Kart Center, the 2017 ROK Cup USA National Final will take to the Palm Beach Karting facility on the same previously announced dates, September 15-17. The crowning event for ROKKERS in the US, seven National Champions will be awarded tickets to the 2017 ROK Cup International Final. “Palm Beach Karting had […]

Jul 26, 2017

A hot weekend greeted the large field of drivers who showed up for Race #5 of the Sanzaru Games Karting Championships at the Simraceway International Karting Center. The drivers were probably thankful on Sunday when a couple of delays in the program forced the Mains to be cut down to 10 laps from the normal […]

Jul 25, 2017

This past weekend the Orlando Kart Center in Orlando, Florida once again played host to the third annual ROK Cup USA Epcot Challenge. A fun and competitive weekend concluded on Sunday afternoon with four ROKKERs earning invitations to the ROK International Finals later this year at the famed South Garda Karting facility in Lonato, Italy. […]

Jul 19, 2017

As the landscape of karting continues to change in North America, ROK Cup Promotions is pleased to announce the formation of Karting Challenge of Florida (KCF) Presented by Vortex Engines and Bridgestone Tires. Taking place at the ultra-fast and competitive Palm Beach Karting track, KCF will continue on where ROK Cup South Florida left off, […]

Jul 13, 2017

On the docket for the July 21-23 weekend, the third annual ROK Cup USA Epcot Challenge will once again take place at the fast and challenging Orlando Kart Center facility in Central Florida. With the event fast approaching, ROK Cup Promotions is set to award ROK International Finals tickets at the fun and family-friendly event. […]