New EKN Apparel Just In Time for Holiday Season

Get your favorite racer the gift of EKN Gear

Dec 10, 2013
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If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the karting enthusiast in your life this Christmas, then look no further as eKartingNews.com has you covered. Whether it’s a family member, friend, fellow karting fanatic or you are looking to treat yourself this holiday season, EKN has brand new items added to the karting apparel that […]

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Entry to 2014 Rotax Challenge of the Americas Opened

Path toward 2014 Rotax Grand Finals begins with registration for three weekend Winter International Rotax Max Challenge program

Dec 05, 2013
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2013 was a busy 12-month season for the sport of karting in North America, highlighted by a number of major events and milestone moments. The year began with a successful three-month program for the Rotax Challenge of the Americas as the international Rotax Max Challenge series welcomed record numbers for its three weekend season. The […]

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$60,000 Awarded at 2013 Route 66 Sprint Series Awards Banquet

Regional program hosted season-end ceremonies in Springfield, Illinois

Dec 03, 2013
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Over 210 people attended the 2013 Route 66 Sprint Series awards banquet on the evening of November 16 where over $60,000 in awards and merchandise were handed out.  The banquet was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel ballroom in Springfield, IL.  Awards were presented to the class point champions from 14 classes with 126 positions […]

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EKN Trackside: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII – Sunday Report

Wimsett bags $16,000 with S1 and title, Aussie Rowe steals TaG Senior win, Abbasse earns second in KZ2

Nov 24, 2013
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After three straight days of cold temperatures and rain in Las Vegas, the sun that arrived on the scene for SuperSunday put some much-needed positive buzz in the SuperNationals paddock.  With 11 races on the docket for the day, the karting enthusiasts in attendance were treated to an incredible display of competition.  The glory of […]

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EKN Trackside: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII – Saturday Report

Decision Saturday as fields are set for SuperSunday in Las Vegas

Nov 23, 2013
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The ‘challenge’ that is this year’s Superkarts! USA SuperNationals continued again on Saturday as extreme weather pushed everyone in the paddock to rise above…adapt…overcome.  Uncharacteristic rain and cold temperatures made things tremendously difficult for everyone in the paddock, and on the track as well, but there was a job to be done.  The focus of […]

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EKN Trackside: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII – Friday Report

Challenging day for competitors and staff against terrible weather conditions

Nov 22, 2013
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In the 16-year history of the SKUSA SuperNationals, we’ve not had a week with this kind of ridiculous weather.  Rain, wind and cold temperatures have ravaged this year’s event, straining everyone involved, from the racers and the vendors to the SKUSA staff and, most aggressively, the dedicated corners workers who spent over 14 hours at […]

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EKN Trackside: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII – Paddock Insider – Friday

Weather to challenge first official day of competition

Nov 22, 2013
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EKN’s Paddock Insider brings you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will be a timeline of events as they happen during the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals XVII in Las Vegas, Nevada. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage of the SKUSA SuperNationals XVII, visit […]

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EKN Trackside: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII – Paddock Insider – Thursday

Rain welcomes competitors for second day of practice

Nov 21, 2013
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EKN’s Paddock Insider brings you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will be a timeline of events as they happen during the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals XVII in Las Vegas, Nevada. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage of the SKUSA SuperNationals XVII, visit […]

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EKN Exclusive: SKUSA SuperNationals XVII Gets Underway in Las Vegas

Record breaking event with over $100,000 in prizes hits the track outside the Rio

Nov 20, 2013
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It has been a long journey since the inaugural Superkarts! USA SuperNationals back at the ‘Rock Pile’ south of the Las Vegas Strip. A gathering of shifterkart pilots from all across the country has led to the biggest karting event in world every November. Over 580 drivers, industry leaders throughout North America and the world, […]

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Nov 20, 2013
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EKN’s Paddock Insider brings you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will be a timeline of events as they happen during the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals XVII in Las Vegas, Nevada. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage of the SKUSA SuperNationals XVII, […]

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So-Cal Rotax Challenge Formed for 2014

Eight round series from March to October to serve as official United States Rotax Max Challenge program for Southern California

Nov 19, 2013
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Andy Seesemann was one of the early supporters of the Rotax Max Challenge here in the United States, jumping on-board some 15 years ago. The promoter of the Rotax Challenge of the Americas and owner of Full Throttle Karting continues to promote the brand and Rotax races throughout the continent. Previously, Seesemann coordinated the Southern […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Saturday Report

Correa becomes first American Rotax world champion - Wimsett and Askew help USA earn Nations Cup

Nov 17, 2013
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For complete coverage, visit the EKN Event Page and for a recap on the day’s action, visit the EKN Paddock Insider – including interviews with a number of the Team USA members. The 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals will go down as one of the most exciting events in North American karting history. A […]

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Paddock Insider: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Saturday

Championship Saturday here at NOLA as Rotax world champions to be decided

Nov 16, 2013
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EKN’s Paddock Insider is a new Trackside coverage addition, bringing you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will be a timeline of events as they happen during the 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage, visit […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Friday Report

Kirkwood and Rudolph keep pole position heading into Championship Saturday

Nov 15, 2013
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For complete coverage, visit the EKN Event Page and for a recap on the day’s action, visit the EKN Paddock Insider – including interviews with a number of the Team USA members. It was decision day at the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, as Friday was the final day that all 72 drivers in each […]

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Paddock Insider: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Friday

Last day to determine top-34 competing on Championship Saturday in NOLA

Nov 15, 2013
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EKN’s Paddock Insider is a new Trackside coverage addition, bringing you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will be a timeline of events as they happen during the 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage, visit […]

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Paddock Insider: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Thursday

First rounds of on-track battle set for the day as Team USA hopes to hold onto front of fields

Nov 14, 2013
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EKN’s Paddock Insider is a new Trackside coverage addition, bringing you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will be a timeline of events as they happen during the 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage, visit […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Wednesday Report

Formal, Rudolph and Kirkwood score first ever pole positions for Team USA

Nov 13, 2013
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For complete coverage, visit the EKN Event Page and for a recap on the day’s action, visit the EKN Paddock Insider – including interviews with a number of the Team USA members. Wednesday was an historic day in American karting, as a trio of Team USA drivers stepped to the plate to score the country’s […]

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Paddock Insider: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Wednesday

Push to qualifying continues as second day on track begins drive to Championship Saturday

Nov 13, 2013
Written by David Cole | 1 Comment

EKN’s Paddock Insider is a new Trackside coverage addition, bringing you notes, updates and breaking news, as it happens. The article will be a timeline of events as they happen during the 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage, visit […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Tuesday Report

Team USA bags fast lap in three categories behind Formal, Rudolph and Askew

Nov 12, 2013
Written by David Cole | 2 Comment

For complete coverage, visit the EKN Event Page and for a recap on the day’s action, visit the EKN Paddock Insider – including interviews with a number of the Team USA members. It was a wild day at NOLAMotorsportsPark as the drivers made their first on-track appearances at this year’s Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals.  […]

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Paddock Insider: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Tuesday

First day karts hit the track to determine Rotax world champions

Nov 12, 2013
Written by David Cole | 5 Comment

EKN’s Paddock Insider is a new Trackside coverage addition, bringing you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will be a timeline of events as they happen during the 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage, visit […]

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