ROK Cup USA: ROK Sonoma Triple Crown 1 Championship Recap

Opening three rounds of 2026 program in NorCal awards ROK Cup Superfinal and ROK Vegas 2026 tickets

May 14, 2026
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The 2026 ROK Cup USA ROK Sonoma Triple Crown 1 program concluded this month, hosting three rounds of racing over the past three months. The Sonoma Raceway facility welcomed the ROK Sonoma Triple Crown 1 series on March 14-15, April 11-12, and May 2-3 for a three-round championship format to open up the 2026 season. […]

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Series Preview: CKNA East Ready to Launch for 2026

Ohio, New York and New Jersey to host three events this season

May 14, 2026
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The 2026 season for Cup Karts North America is well underway. Two national events have been contested, the CKNA South program is nearing its finale weekend. The CKNA North series opened up this month and the CKNA Canada program is set to host their inaugural Canadian 4-Cycle Nationals event in Quebec. Next month, the CKNA […]

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May 14, 2026
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For nearly two decades, the Orlando Kart Center has been a pivotal karting venue in Florida and for many organizations. Situated in the metro-Orlando area, OKC has welcomed multiple series and major events during its tenure, hosting both national and international programs at the central Florida facility. On Wednesday, May 13, Orlando Kart Center owner […]

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May 13, 2026
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eKartingNews.com is thrilled to have signed on as the Official Media Partner with Cup Karts North America, the leading four-cycle Briggs 206 racing program in the United States and Canada. As part of this new partnership, EKN has launched a new podcast series – ‘On Track with CKNA’ – which will welcome guests from the […]

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ROK Cup USA Confirms 2027 Florida Winter Tour Dates

Series set for debut at historic Sebring International Raceway to open the 2027 season

May 12, 2026
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ROK Cup USA is pleased to announce the official 2027 Florida Winter Tour (FWT) schedule, returning karting’s most anticipated winter championship to the Sunshine State for another three-round championship chase. The series will open the 2027 campaign at the legendary Sebring International Raceway, with two additional Florida venues to be confirmed in the coming weeks. […]

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FAT Karting League Expands in 2026

United States branches out to four hubs providing arrive-and-drive karting

May 11, 2026
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The internationally-expanding FAT Karting League (FKL) made its debut in the United States during the 2025 season. The arrive-and-drive electric karting program is the creation of former Ferrari F1 race engineer Rob Smedley and was originally launched in the UK, open for drivers ages between 5-17. The mission of the FKL is to make motorsport […]

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May 11, 2026
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The 2026 Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship officially hit the halfway point today as Noah Baglin displayed racing brilliance at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero, bouncing back from his setback yesterday to secure back-to-back victories in the European Championship. In Junior, Daniel Miron Lorente expertly navigated his way through the pack during a thrilling final […]

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Cup Karts North America News: May 2026 Schedule

CKNA Canada primed for Canadian 4-Cycle Nationals as South Division wraps up season

May 08, 2026
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Heading into the month of May, Cup Karts North America will kick off one program – Cup Karts Canada – and throw the checkered on another division – Cup Karts South – for 2026. Cup Karts Canada Division is riding a wave of momentum into their inaugural Canadian 4-Cycle Nationals at the TAG Karting Academy […]

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CKNA North Division Opens 2026 Season at G&J Kartway

Flagship Cup Karts North America division begins new year with trip to historic Camden facility

May 07, 2026
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The opening two rounds of the 2026 Cup Karts North America North Division were held on the May 2-3 weekend at the famous G&J Kartway. The Camden, Ohio facility welcomed drivers competing in eight Briggs & Stratton 206 categories to begin the new year for the flagship divisional program. Nearly each division saw a driver […]

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Race Report: 2026 Texas Sprint Racing Series – Spring Round-Up

Regional program traveled east to NOLA Motorsports Park for Round Two of 2026

May 06, 2026
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The second stop of the 2026 Texas Sprint Racing Series visited the NOLA Motorsports Park to contest the TSRS ‘Spring Round-Up’. Right outside of Bourbon Street, the Avondale, Louisiana facility welcomed the nearly 170 entries over the 10 divisions for the Superkarts! USA and International Kart Federation regional program. Battling rain weather on Friday, the […]

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Race Report: 2026 IAME USA Grand National Championship

Massimino leads the double winners at Trackhouse Motorplex

May 05, 2026
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The sixth edition of the IAME USA Grand National Championship was contested over the April 30-May 3 weekend at the Trackhouse Motorplex – hosted by IAME USA East and MG Tires USA. The ‘Race City USA’ facility in Mooresville, North Carolina welcomed competitors from all over the USA and from across the pond to compete […]

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May 04, 2026
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The curtain came down today on Round 2 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at the Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf after a Finals day packed with overtakes, recoveries and late twists across all five categories. At the end of an intense weekend of racing, the winners were Joshua Cooke (Mini MAX), Zdenek Babicek (Junior MAX), […]

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May 04, 2026
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For the second event of the year in the Champions Of The Future series, the orange groves of Valencia were filled with the roaring sounds of two stroke engines for the OK Junior and OK classes from 29th April – 2nd May. This weekend, at the International Kartodromo Lucas Guerrero, new winners in the series […]

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May 01, 2026
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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 97 of […]

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ProKart Challenge Opens 2026 Season at K1 Circuit

First two rounds of Superkarts! USA regional program held at premier Southern California facility

Apr 30, 2026
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The opening two rounds of the 2026 Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge were held over the April 24-26 weekend at K1 Circuit. The Winchester, California facility welcomed the SKUSA regional program for rounds one and two of action to begin the six-round championship schedule. A total of 11 categories began the title chase for the 2026 […]

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CKNA South Division Makes Inaugural Trip to Music City Kartplex

Third event of 2026 championship program hits growing Tennessee facility

Apr 30, 2026
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The penultimate event of the 2026 Cup Karts North America South Division was held over the April 24-26 weekend, visiting the Music City Kartplex facility for the first time. The Shelbyville, Tennessee circuit provided a unique opportunity for the South program to travel north toward Nashville, adding another facility to the roster list for the […]

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First Round of 2026 Completed for Route 66 Sprint Series

New Castle Motorsports Park welcomes nearly 200 entries for opening weekend of championship program

Apr 30, 2026
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The Route 66 Sprint Series presented by MG Tires began its 2026 campaign with the opening event held at the New Castle Motorsports Park over the April 24-26 weekend. The family fun focused program contested Round One of the championship program at the New Castle, Indiana facility, nearly breaking the 200-entry mark for the 11 […]

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Margay Ignite Challenge 2026 Program Begins This Weekend

10th year of Midwest program for spec 4-cycle and now 2-cycle divisions

Apr 29, 2026
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For decades, Margay Racing has been a mainstay in the sport of karting. It’s an iconic brand. Their early years were defined by innovative designs and products that helped to shape the sport and were followed by decades of success at all levels here in North America. For the last two decades, the family-owned business […]

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Foundation Wheel Development Established

Company manufacturing steering wheels geared for Kid Kart and Cadet karting

Apr 28, 2026
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The one thing that remains constant in the developmental years in karting is the size of the steering wheel; the most important link between driver and machine. Foundation Wheel Development has been established with the purpose of manufacturing steering wheels targeted at the youth racer with the intent of creating a more ergonomically and comfortable […]

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Fast Five: Gerald Caseley – Cup Karts Canada

CKNA Canada promoter provides insight into fifth season of program north of the border

Apr 27, 2026
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The Cup Karts North America celebrates four divisional programs that not only span the eastern portion of the USA but also into Canada. Cup Karts Canada is entering its fifth season with not only a three-event championship program, but the launch of the new Canadian 4-Cycle Nationals to open up 2026 in just three weeks. […]

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