Challenge of the Americas Opens Registration for Phoenix Kart Racing Association Weekend
Early benchmark total and date set for April event
Following the opening event of the 2026 Challenge of the Americas held at the K1 Circuit over the February 20-22 weekend, the program is focused on the second stop of the 19th season. The Phoenix Kart Racing Association is set to host Round Three and Four on April 17-19 at their Glendale, Arizona facility. Registration […]
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In 2026, it becomes mandatory for all karts competing in FIA Karting events to be fitted with the innovative Impact Data Recorder (IDR) – a small and cost-effective safety device that records impact forces. The IDR produces real world data to assist in the development of the safety advancements of tomorrow including circuit layouts, barrier […]
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At any karting event you see from club, regional, national and of course on the international stage, you can find an OTK chassis. The OTK Kart Group is among the most prestigious and recognized brands in competition karting. They have put the over 40 years of manufacturing and bringing world-class karting technology into the rental […]
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The following are the race reports from the 2011 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SpringNationals from the Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona. The event was held on April 29-May 1, marking the first visit for the organization launching its second season of the championship. Saturday Results Sunday Results EKN Trackside: SKUSA Pro Tour SpringNationals Saturday […]
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The 19th season for Challenge of the Americas kicked off over the February 20-22 weekend, hosting two rounds of competition at the K1 Circuit. The Winchester, California facility welcomed the program for a second straight year, enjoying amazing weather for the eight categories contesting the first of four events on the season. Rob Howden and […]
Read Full StoryBehind the Laptop: One Push Forward
Superkarts! USA goes new direction with pushback bumper system
The pushback bumper system has been part of karting in the United States since 2017. The United States Pro Kart Series program was the first to debut the system, with Superkarts! USA following in 2018. The system introduced by the FIA and FIA Karting during the 2015 season is aimed at ‘making racing fairer by […]
Read Full StorySuperkarts! USA Announces Removal of Pushback Bumper for Three SKUSA Pro Tour Classes
Pro X30, X30 Junior and KA100 Master to compete in 2026 championship without the front nose cone mounting system
The 2026 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour is set to begin in one month, traveling to the Musselman Honda Circuit over the weekend of March 27-29 for the 2026 SKUSA WinterNationals. It will be the third trip to the Tucson, Arizona facility, marking the first time returning since it hosted the 2013 SKUSA SpringNationals. Registration opened […]
Read Full StoryRace Rotax RMC America’s Trophy Opens Registration
Two events, four round championship program set for series debut in March at Musselman Honda Circuit
In January, Race Rotax announced the creation of the RMC America’s Trophy program. The two events, four round championship is set to begin on March 20-22 at the Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona. The international program is a pathway to one of the most prestigious karting events in the world – the 2026 Rotax […]
Read Full StorySuperkarts! USA Returns to Musselman Honda Circuit to Begin 2026 SKUSA Pro Tour
Registration open for March 27-29 event in Tucson, Arizona
Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) is set to return to the renowned Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona, having last visited the track 15 years ago. Back in 2011, the likes of Colton Herta, Sabré Cook, Daniel Bray, and Fritz Leesmann fought for bragging rights. This year, the SKUSA Pro Tour WinterNationals returns to the desert and […]
Read Full StoryProtagonists of the Third Round of the WSK Super Master Series
Third round of the series ended at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo with the victories going to Van Walstijn (KZ2), Krutogolov (OK), Pizzonia (OKJ), Miras (MINI U10), Pace (MINI Gr.3), and Perico (OK-NJ)
The third round of the WSK Super Master Series, held at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo, once again demonstrated the high competitive level of the WSK Promotion championship. This was made possible by the vast field of competitors, which on this occasion saw drivers from 60 nations take to the track alongside major manufacturers and the […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2026 Challenge of the Americas – K1 Circuit – Sunday Report
Eversman claims career first in dramatic finish to close out second round of championship
The first event of the 2026 Challenge of the Americas came to a close on Sunday with the Round Two action contested at the K1 Circuit. Beautiful weather greeted the teams and competitors at the Winchester, California to provide the perfect backdrop for the closing day on the weekend. The racing throughout the day was […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2026 Challenge of the Americas – K1 Circuit – Saturday Report
Portz uses experience to beat out youth for first victory of season
The 2026 Challenge of the Americas kicked off on Saturday with the opening round of action contested at the K1 Circuit. Perfect weather hit the Winchester, California facility, providing a great day for racing for the six race groups and eight categories competing on the weekend. Neliton Race Concepts driver Jonathan Portz used his experience […]
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EKN’s Paddock Insider is part of our Trackside coverage, bringing you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will feature notes from trackside at the 2026 Challenge of the Americas at the K1 Circuit in Winchester, California. This is insider info will not be seen anywhere else. Be sure to follow the […]
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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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles […]
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The ninth season of the Superkarts! USA Winter Series came to a close over the February 13-15 weekend at the Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas. The 2026 season is officially underway and the first champions were crowned following the two rounds of racing to conclude the first year of the program in the […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2026 Challenge of the Americas – K1 Circuit – Preview
19th season set to begin with opening two rounds in SoCal
The Challenge of the Americas championship program is set to begin its 2026 season, opening up with the first two rounds at the K1 Circuit over the February 20-22 weekend. The new facility in Winchester, California will welcome the Challenge for the second straight year, launching the 19th season of the championship. This year marks […]
Read Full StoryDrivers to Represent USA at FIA Karting Academy Trophy Selected
Wargo and Sammut to compete in spec international championship in Europe
The 2026 edition of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy will once again feature a Senior and Junior category. Drivers throughout the globe will represent their country in the spec championship series. Here in the United States, ACCUS is tasked with the duty to select drivers to represent the USA, taking in applications for the two […]
Read Full StoryT4 Series USA Making Big Impact in 2026
Spec 4-cycle racing expands brand with new regions and championships this season
The Tillotson brand dates back more than 100 years, founded in Toledo, Ohio, manufacturing carburetors for the automotive industry. The company continues to be a leader in the carburetor market, including in karting where Tillotson was among the first carburetors used for the first karts that were manufactured. In 2010, Tillotson began producing their own […]
Read Full StoryWSK Euro Series Crowned Its First Winners
First round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo went to Van Werven (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Orlando (OKJ), Miras (U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OK-NJ), and Lamberto Ferrari (OK-N)
The 2026 international karting season has kicked off with the debut of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. Since 2010, this series has represented a significant milestone in the careers of numerous drivers, offering a high-level technical and competitive environment. Over 250 drivers from 52 nations The opening round of the 2026 […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2026 Superkarts! USA Winter Series – Speedsportz 2 – Sunday Report
Urwin seals the championship with a victory
The 2026 Superkarts! USA Winter Series came to an end on Sunday at the Speedsportz Racing Park. The New Caney, Texas facility has been busy with activity over the last month, including two weekends and four rounds of racing for the SKUSA organization. Weather for the final day of action was comfortable, opening up with […]
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