EKN Trackside: 2013 Rotax Pan American Challenge – Friday

Americans shine during qualifying sessions, setting up for Rotax Grand Finals bids

Oct 11, 2013
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The first day of racing action took place at the NOLAMotorsportsPark in New Orleans for the running of the 2013 Rotax Pan-American Challenge. Nearly 200 drivers from across the world gathered this week to compete and prepare as the season draws to a close. For some, it’s a chance to add to the CV with […]

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EKN Trackside: Rotax Pan-American Challenge – Preview

International shoot-out for final Rotax Grand Finals tickets set for NOLA Motorsports Park

Oct 10, 2013
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This weekend marks the beginning of a busy two months in the sport, with the world stage focused on the Untied States. The Rotax Pan-American Challenge will be contested at the NOLAMotorsportsPark in New Orleans this weekend, with the final four tickets set to be awarded to next month’s Rotax Grand Finals. The ‘Olympics of […]

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Texas ProKart Challenge Finishes 2013 Season at NOLA

Competitors battle record numbers and changing weather conditions for final two rounds of season in New Orleans

Oct 09, 2013
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It was a record-setting weekend for the Texas ProKart Challenge season – presented by 3G Kart Racing/Burger King®/Fernelius Alvarez Attorneys/Dallas Karting Complex – at the NOLA Motorsports Park on the October 4-6 weekend. Closing out the 2013 season, the United States Rotax Max Challenge and Superkarts! USA regional program hosted rounds nine and ten of […]

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Busy Six Weeks Ahead for MAXSpeed Group

United States to host hundreds of international competitors for Pan-American Challenge and Rotax Grand Finals at NOLA Motorsports Park

Oct 08, 2013
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Over the next two months, the karting world will spend a great deal of time focusing on the United States. For the first time in decades, world titles are to be decided on US soil, with the hopes that one or more North American drivers can claim victory in two of the biggest races of […]

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PROgression: Ashley Rogero Selected for 2013 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine

15-year-old karting standout moves one step closer to a career in NASCAR

Oct 07, 2013
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Known for identifying future stars of the sport from the grassroots of racing, the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program gives up-and-coming minority and female pilots the chance to compete with a NASCAR team. Selected for the program, Ashley Rogero is one of eight young drivers given the opportunity to drive for Rev Racing during the […]

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Dan Wheldon’s Legacy Continues to be Honored at RoboPong 200 Event

Charity race will raise money for Alzheimer's Association

Oct 04, 2013
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Drivers from various racing backgrounds will come together on October 26 to compete in the Dan Wheldon Memorial Pro-Am Karting Challenge at New Castle Motorsports Park. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, a cause Wheldon fought to raise awareness for after his mother was diagnosed with the illness in 2008. “The Alzheimer’s […]

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United States Pro Kart Series Recognizes Inaugural Champions, Updates 2014 Schedule

Seven drivers earn titles following series finale early September

Oct 02, 2013
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The inaugural season of the United States Pro Kart Series – presented by Bridgestone, FranklinKart.com, and L&T Manufacturing – came to a close on the September 6-8 weekend at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex. Following the final two rounds of racing around the challenging 0.82-mile course, seven drivers were crowned as the first ever USPKS […]

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EKN Trackside: Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix – Sunday Report

Leesmann and Lerch defend victories, Cricca goes zero to hero in TaG

Sep 30, 2013
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The final day went into the books for the 2013 Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix Sunday under bright sunny skies in the southern California city. Nearly 150 racers from coast to coast, throughout North America, took part in the fifth annual event that served as the finale weekend for the California ProKart Challenge in addition […]

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EKN Trackside: Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix – Saturday Report

McNeil tops S1 field as opening day of action pumps up Lancaster crowd

Sep 28, 2013
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Nearly 150 drivers make up the field for the 2013 Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix, and all had the pleasure of trying to tame the wild beast that is the street race. Under perfect racing weather conditions, the Superkarts! USA California ProKart Challenge series finale kicked off in the southern California city, with the first […]

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EKN Trackside: Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix – Preview

Fifth annual event welcomes top drivers from western half of North America

Sep 28, 2013
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This weekend marks the fifth running of the Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix, held in the downtown district of the Southern California city. Roughly one hour north of downtown Los Angeles, over 100 karters from across North America will take part in what is also the final round of the California ProKart Challenge – the […]

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SKUSA SummerNationals to Take On Streets of Modesto

New temp circuit to be constructed in Northern California city for August festival

Sep 27, 2013
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As announced on Tuesday by the Modesto Bee newspaper, Superkarts! USA will be taking its growing Pro Tour to northern California in August of 2014 for the fifth running of the SummerNationals. The City of Modesto, which is located roughly an hour away from San Francisco Bay area, will welcome SKUSA racers and teams on […]

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Sep 26, 2013
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The World Karting Association and IAME, the Italian-based producer of the Parilla Leopard, X30 and Komet engines, are pleased to announce a restructure of their ongoing partnership for the 2014 season in WKA’s national 2-cycle sprint series, the Mazda / Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup. WKA and IAME’s new partnership, which has been a constant since 1995, […]

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Excitement Building for Vega Thunder Road Nationals

Discounted preregistration for the highly anticipated $12,000 purse event ends October 1

Sep 24, 2013
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Anticipation is building for the 1st annual Vega Sprint Nationals to be held at the world class karting facility at Atlanta Motorsports Park on October 4-6.  This track, normally a members-only facility, will open its doors to the best racers in the country, all vying for the $12,000 cash purse. Top drivers from around the […]

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Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix Shaping Up to be Another Spectacular Event

Grand prix to welcome racers from all over North America as California ProKart Challenge closes out 2013 season

Sep 20, 2013
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There’s nothing quite like karts racing through city streets. Turning the 15mph zones into on-the-edge circuits and reaching speeds of 80+ mph provides the thrill and excitement you cannot find anywhere else. The change in location for racers who spend the season at race tracks tucked away from the public eye now competing in front […]

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RoboPong 200 Just Over a Month Away

10th annual event at New Castle Motorsports Park adding exciting changes to this year’s program

Sep 19, 2013
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The 10th running of the RoboPong 200 will take place over the October 26-27 weekend at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The 200-lap TaG endurance race around the 1.1-mile New Castle, Indiana facility tests the skill, determination and the stamina of both man and machine, including pit stops for fuel and tires, drivers changes, and […]

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EKN Exclusive: Big Names Entered for Superkarts! USA SuperNationals XVII

Total entries surpass 500, still two months before epic battle in Las Vegas

Sep 18, 2013
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In just over 60 days, it will be go-time at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas when over 500 of the best karters from around the world take part in the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals XVII. The November 20-24 event is shaping up to be another record-breaking year, as the entry total for […]

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Trey Shannon Enters 24 Hours of America as Solo Driver

Racing for Tourettes pilot set for another challenge twice around the clock

Sep 17, 2013
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Racing For Tourettes is excited to announce Trey Shannon’s entry into the 24 Hours of America. Building upon his successful 24 hour Guinness World Record attempts in 2011 and 2012, Shannon is now set to take on his first 24 hour race as a solo competitor. The 24 Hours of America, organized by Endurance Karting, […]

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Familiar Faces Conquer Heat and Competition at Fifth Stop for California ProKart Challenge

Johnson bags first victory, Musgrave father/son duo continue win streak in Superkarts! USA regional

Sep 12, 2013
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It was a return to action for the California ProKart Challenge program, hosting the fifth round of the 2013 season on September 6-7. The Superkarts! USA regional series returned to the Buttonwillow Raceway Park in Buttonwillow, California for the second time this year, contesting the challenging 7/10-mile course in the opposite direction from the first […]

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EKN Trackside: United States Pro Kart Series – Pittsburgh – Sunday Report

Kalish stamps Pro title with stellar drive as McAndrews, Russell, Cate, Holden, Verhagen and Kunz end season with victory

Sep 08, 2013
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The final day of action went into the books for the inaugural season of the United States Pro Kart Series. The Pittsburgh International Race Complex provide the site for the final two rounds of the 2013 season, as Sunday hosted the eighth round of competition toward the seven championships. Despite some power outages around the […]

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EKN Trackside: United States Pro Kart Series – Pittsburgh – Saturday Report

Dismore earns second straight as a handful of drivers secure titles on day one

Sep 07, 2013
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The first round of racing at the United States Pro Kart Series finale weekend went into the books Saturday with a great day of action at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex. The Wampum, PA facility was busy with racing all day long, as the seven categories moved one step closer to end the inaugural season. […]

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