Dec 15, 2017

Many know it as the ‘Gran Prix of Karting’, some called it ‘South Park Grand Prix’, but everyone who’s ever competed there refers to it as just simply ‘The Park’. A press conference was held on Thursday, announcing the return of kart racing to the city of Quincy, Illinois. Scheduled for June 8-10, the event […]

Dec 14, 2017

Superkarts! USA today confirmed an amazing prize package for the upcoming 2018 SKUSA Winter Series in Florida. The 4-race, 2 weekend format will crown 11 champions in as many race groups, and eight classes will receive an amazing series prize to kickstart their 2018 racing seasons. The top three points finishers in the Pro-Shifter (S1 […]

Dec 14, 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 […]

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 12, 2017

The 2017 season for karting in North America closed in November as the Supekarts! USA hosted the SuperNationals 21 in Las Vegas. Just over 500 drivers from around the globe converged on the Las Vegas Convention Center | Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino for the 21st edition of one of the largest karting events […]

Dec 12, 2017

“You absolutely couldn’t have sent us a better candidate. Jake was polished, a gentleman, and extremely fast. I really hope he gets a bit more seat time, because if he does and he wants to pursue racing as a full-time gig, there’s no doubt he’ll be successful.” This tremendous feedback was part of a text […]

Dec 07, 2017

A young racer’s life will be changed this coming weekend as 17 drivers representing nine nations and four different continents vie for superiority in the Mazda Road to Indy USF2000 $200K Scholarship Shootout. The second annual event will take place at the Bondurant Racing School in Chandler, Ariz., just outside of Phoenix. A Mazda Scholarship […]

Dec 07, 2017

Friends and families of the Route 66 Sprint Series presented by MG Tires and Franklin Motorsports gathered in Springfield, IL this past weekend for the 2017 Champion’s Banquet.  Once again, the Crowne Plaza ballroom was the site of the festivities.  Approximately 250 guests took part in the celebration, which included a first class dinner, an […]

Dec 06, 2017

Each Labor Day weekend, the city of Rock Island, Illinois turns into karting mecca. The Rock Island Grand Prix – a volunteer-based event and organization – welcomes racers from all over the country and select countries from around the world, all arriving for the chance to compete on the city streets in a two-day karting […]

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 30, 2017

The 2017 season for Superkarts! USA came to a close as the sun set behind the Nevada mountains on SuperSunday, with the final checkered flag waving at the SuperNationals 21 in Las Vegas on November 19. The organization welcomed over 500 drivers from around the world to close what has been a record-breaking season – […]

Nov 29, 2017

After a week in Las Vegas and returning for the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s back to work for everyone, including the eKartingNews.com staff. The month of December will be about reflecting on the 2017 season and preparing for the upcoming 2018 schedule that is sure to be busy and jam packed full of karting weekend after […]

Nov 27, 2017

We’re now a week on from the 21st running of the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals in Las Vegas, and everyone has returned home. They’ve enjoyed Thanksgiving with family and friends, and they’ve ‘rested up’ through the weekend. During this time, I’ve personally been reflecting on the event itself, going over some of the happenings and experiences […]

Nov 20, 2017

It was the day we waited 364 days for since November 21, 2016; SuperSunday! The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 21 complete following four days of practice, heat racing, and last chances to make the main events in the 10 categories outside the Las Vegas Convention Center | Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Over 500 drivers […]

Nov 18, 2017

The penultimate day of the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals has been dubbed ‘Situation Saturday’ and today was no different. The 21st annual SuperNationals hosted the final day of racing to set the grids in the 10 categories for SuperSunday. Weather was not an issue all day, with the heavy wind gone and clear skies all day […]

Nov 16, 2017

The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals is officially underway outside the Las Vegas Convention Center and Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Wednesday provided the first time the over 500 drivers in the 10 categories took to the 8/10-mile course in the new section of the parking lot with four rounds for the morning classes and afternoon […]

Nov 14, 2017

With the sport in a continuing phase of evolution, Superkarts! USA has its eye focused on providing as much stability as possible for its customers. SKUSA’s move to the IAME product line for the single-speed classes have done just that, solidifying that segment of their program. Heading into the 2018 season, SKUSA would like to […]

Nov 13, 2017

eKartingNews.com, the Official Media Partner of Superkarts! USA, is proud to present the Preview Series for the SKUSA SuperNationals 21. Leading up to on-track action of the 21st edition of the marquee SKUSA event, EKN will preview each of the 10 categories that will compete outside the Las Vegas Convention Center and Westgate Las Vegas […]

Nov 13, 2017

Superkarts! USA is pleased to announce this year’s inductees to the SKUSA Hall of Fame. Veteran driver and multi-time SuperNationals winner Bonnier Moulton and long-time SKUSA official and Regional Director Terry Riggins will join the Hall of Fame in the second year of program.  Last year, in conjunction with the 20th running of the SuperNationals, […]

Nov 13, 2017

DAMZ Inc. / Alpha Kart USA, the exclusive American importer of the Alpha Kart chassis, is extremely excited to announce a brand new contingency program that is designed to change to world of karting. The 2018 DAMZ / Alpha Kart USA Contingency Purse Program is a first in the sport. This program has been designed […]