Jan 27, 2026

The 2026 season brings with it the 19th year for the Challenge of the Americas championship program. The series that was once based as a winter program has evolved throughout its near two decades of action into what is now a four-weekend major championship for the western half of the USA. The 2026 Challenge of […]

Jan 26, 2026

The 2026 Rotax RMC Winter Trophy presented by Race Rotax was scheduled to host the opening two rounds of racing over the January 23-25 weekend at the Speedsportz Racing Park. Practice / Qualifying day on Friday provided usual temperature and weather conditions however Saturday for Round One racing brought on heavy rain conditions to the […]

Jan 26, 2026

An event of immense sporting value has officially launched the international karting season at the La Conca International Circuit in Muro Leccese, hosting the first round of the WSK Super Master Series. It was an extraordinary opening event with massive global participation, featuring 300 drivers representing 59 nations. The presence of all the major manufacturers […]

Jan 23, 2026

Champions of the Future America (COTF America), the new, recently announced karting series from global karting promoter RGMMC and U.S. karting leader K1, is proud to announce the substantial prize packages, official tire provider, and strategic roadmap for its inaugural 2026 season. REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ROUND 1 The wait is over. Registration is officially open […]

Jan 23, 2026

The fifth year of the Rotax RMC Winter Trophy is set to begin with the opening two rounds of the championship program at the Speedsportz Racing Park. The New Caney, Texas facility will host the program for the first time after the first four editions held at the Orlando Kart Center. 2026 also marks the […]

Jan 22, 2026

If you’re talking powerhouse teams in Southern California, you’d likely start with Formula Works. Led by Team Principal Anthony Siragusa, the operation has been winning races and championships in the ultra-competitive region since 2014 and they’re primarily responsible for the slew of black and white GFC karts you’d see at any club, regional, and national […]

Jan 22, 2026

If you’re rolling through any national series paddock on set-up day or after the races on Sunday, you’ll see many teams unloading or loading vertical stands stacked with four karts. Those stands are built by long-time karter and motorsports industry member Chuck Gafrarar. From Speed Concepts to Brandon Jarsocrak Racing, major teams, individuals, and families […]

Jan 21, 2026

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. The first episode […]

Jan 21, 2026

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 […]

Jan 20, 2026

The 2026 ROK Cup USA season kicked off this past weekend in Orlando, Florida, as nearly 200 ROKKERs came together to battle it out at the Orlando Kart Center (OKC). The home of the first two rounds in the three-race championship provided for some great wheel-to-wheel action as 11 drivers began their quest for Florida […]

Jan 19, 2026

On January 10, Race Rotax announced an expanded race calendar for the 2026 season. Race Rotax – part of Karting Solutions Group umbrella – is set to host three events this year as part of two separate programs that will run alongside the SKUSA Pro Tour schedule, open to drivers throughout the USA and the […]

Jan 16, 2026

The 2026 Superkarts! USA Winter Series kicked off over the January 9-11 weekend, as the program made its debut at the Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas. The first two rounds of the 2026 season were contested, with just over 230 entries over the eight categories competing. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the […]

Jan 15, 2026

The application process to select the Junior driver to represent the United States of America at the 2026 FIA Karting Academy Trophy program was opened last week. Speaking with ACCUS (Automobile Competition for the United States), multiple drivers have submitted their information in hopes of representing the USA at the international karting championship. At the […]

Jan 14, 2026

A new partnership has been formed for the 2026 season and beyond between the Texas Sprint Racing Series and T4 Series USA. Beginning with the TSRS opening event scheduled for March 13-15 at the Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas, the T4 Senior division will be offered as part of their championship categories. The […]

Jan 11, 2026

The final day of action for the opening weekend to the 2026 Superkarts! USA Winter Series program was contested on Sunday at the Speedsportz Racing Park with the over 230 entries taking part in Round Two action. The New Caney, Texas facility saw colder weather to begin the day, but the skies were clear with […]

Jan 10, 2026

The first round of the 2026 Superkarts! USA Winter Series was completed on Saturday at the Speedsportz Racing Park. The New Caney, Texas facility saw colder weather on the day after a warm, humid and wet day on Friday for practice. The sun was shining on and off throughout the qualifying, Prefinal and Final action […]

Jan 10, 2026

Just before 12:00 pm ET today, EKN received an official announcement from Superkarts! USA, confirming the location for the opening round of the Pro Tour – the WinterNationals – as well as a new collaboration with Karting Solutions Group, the official importer and distributor of the Rotax Max Challenge program in the United States. The […]

Jan 09, 2026

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 Superkarts! USA Winter Series at the Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas. Speedsportz Welcomes SKUSA For Winter Series For the first time in the nine […]

Jan 08, 2026

The FIA Karting Academy Trophy program is an international series with the goal of providing cost-effective competition. Notable names to have been crowned FIA Karting Academy Trophy champion include Charles Leclerc (2011), Callum Bradshaw (2016) and USA driver Connor Zilisch. The program expanded in 2025 to include a Senior category in addition to the Junior […]

Jan 08, 2026

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 […]