Briggs & Stratton and Rock Island Grand Prix Announce $25 Entry Fee for Second LO 206 Race

Engine manufacturer to support racers registration for Labor Day street race

Jul 03, 2013
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The Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest karting street race, and Briggs & Stratton Motorsports have announced an exciting incentive program for drivers participating in the Briggs Local Option 206 class at Rock Island this Labor Day weekend. In an effort to respond to competitor’s requests for more track time, the Rock Island Grand […]

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MAXSpeed Group Announces an Additional Rotax Grand Finals Ticket

Masters Max champion to earn spot at 2013 event in New Orleans

Jul 02, 2013
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The MAXSpeed Group is pleased to announce the securing of an additional Grand Finals ticket will be awarded at the United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals in Mooresville. 2013 has been a banner year for Rotax Max competition in the United States. Following the announcement that the 2013 Grand Finals will be held in […]

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Vega Tire Announces the $12,000 Vega Sprint Nationals at Atlanta Motorsports Park

Six categories to compete at new facility, $5,000 up for grabs in TaG Senior

Jul 01, 2013
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Vega Tire is pleased to announce the first annual Vega Sprint Nationals will be held on the thrilling karting track at Atlanta Motorsports Park the weekend of October 4–6. This event brings professional level racing to one of the most challenging karting facilities ever built. The Vega sponsored race offers a cash purse of over […]

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2 Day 2 Ways Event Preparing for Inaugural Event at Texas Motor Speedway

July 13-14 event to combine sprint and road racing formats into one fun and exciting weekend

Jun 27, 2013
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A weekend at the race track can be a challenging task, be it finding the right chassis or engine set-up, and learning the nuances of the track with conditions changing every minute. The promoters of the Texas Lone Star Grand Prix have taken it to the next step, introducing the 2 Day 2 Ways event. […]

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WKA Manufacturers Cup Series Set for This Weekend in South Bend

JET Karting @ Michiana to host Top Kart USA Grand Nationals

Jun 26, 2013
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The first WKA Grand National of the 2013 season is set for this weekend with the fourth round of the Mazda / Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series at JET Karting at Michiana near South Bend, Indiana. The Top Kart USA Grand Nationals will take center stage in the 2-cycle sprint karting community this weekend at South […]

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United States Pro Kart Series Mid-Summer Classic Scheduled for Dousman Next Month

Another $2,500 up for grabs as series takes competitors to historic Briggs & Stratton Raceway Park in Wisconsin July 12-14

Jun 25, 2013
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The United States Pro Kart Series – presented by Bridgestone, FranklinKart.com, and L&T Manufacturing – visited two of the most modern and popular facilities in the opening rounds of its inaugural season. Moving into the second half of the year, the series heads to where it began for many in the sport – the historic […]

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World Kart Tour Presents Pittsburgh Payday on July 19-21

$40,000 up for grabs at sprint and oval competition at Pittsburgh International Race Complex

Jun 24, 2013
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The World Kart Tour (formerly Pro Kart Tour Right Turn Edition) will make its inaugural visit to Pittsburgh International Race Complex July 19-21! This unique event will offer full lineups on both the oval track, and the road course. With an unprecedented $40,000+ up for grabs, WKT’s “Pittsburg Payday” is poised to make history in […]

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Jun 21, 2013
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The MAXSpeed Group is pleased to announce that online registration for the 2013 United States Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Nationals is now open. With the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals coming up later this year in New Orleans, this year’s Grand Nationals, to be held at the GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina, is surely […]

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Texas ProKart Challenge Prepares for Night Races in Denton

North Texas Kartway to host fifth and sixth rounds on special Thursday through Saturday weekend

Jun 21, 2013
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The sun dropping over the horizon, smell of race fuel and tire rubber, lights shinning down on the pavement…night racing is among the most challenging and rewarding experiences in karting racing. For the competitors of the Texas ProKart Challenge regional series – presented by 3G Kart Racing/Burger King®/Fernelius Alvarez Attorneys/Dallas Karting Complex – they will […]

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Race Report: Route 66 Sprint Series – Michiana Raceway Park

Lemke captures four wins at Jet Karting event

Jun 21, 2013
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The Russell Karting Specialties/L & T Manufacturing Route 66 Sprint Series presented by Bridgestone/Margay and Grand Products held round two on June 15th and 16th at Jet Karting near South Bend, IN. The event was sponsored by Prokup Media Printing Services. 274 entries competed over the weekend on the challenging 11 turn .7 mile track. […]

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Several Drivers Extend Championship Lead at Second Stop for Can-Am Karting Challenge

Another large turnout gathered at Pat’s Acres Racing Complex for Rotax Max Challenge and Superkarts! USA action

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The second event for the new Can-Am Karting Challenge took place at the historic Pat’s Acres Racing Complex in Canby, Oregon. The 7/10-mile course provided a unique challenge for the Rotax Max Challenge and Superkarts! USA competitors taking part in the third and fourth rounds of the series. A number of winners stepped up once […]

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Mooresville Motorplex and GoPro® Begin New Partnership

North Carolina facility opened in October 2012 receives new name

Jun 17, 2013
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Mooresville Motorplex and GoPro®, the world’s most versatile camera, have announced a three-year naming rights deal that will retitle the 0.7-mile,11-turn, outdoor, state-of-the-art karting facility as GoPro Motorplex. The track entitlement agreement gives GoPro naming rights to the Motorplex, which offers a diverse schedule accommodating seasoned karters, arrive-and-drive rental kart racing, corporate/group events and the […]

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Superkarts! USA SuperNationals XVII Priority Pre-Entry Program Announced

Updated procedure for 2013 gives SKUSA racers opportunity to lock-in Vegas entry

Jun 13, 2013
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Without a doubt, the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals in Las Vegas is the biggest sprint karting event in the world. This coming November, with the exciting addition of the Rotax Junior and DD2 categories, race attendance is expected to top the 575-driver mark. With each class size restricted to a pre-set maximum of either 40 or […]

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Mooresville Motorplex to Host Rotax GoPro® Summer Shootout with $2,500 to Win in Rotax Senior

July 5-7 event serves as warm-up event for United States Rotax Grand Nationals in North Carolina

Jun 11, 2013
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Mooresville Motorplex is proud to announce they will host the 2013 Rotax GoPro® Summer Shootout on July 5, 6 and 7. MMX expects competitors from across the country to attend the event in preparation for the U.S. Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Nationals that will be held at MMX later that month on July 31- August […]

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EKN Trackside: United States Pro Kart Series – New Castle – Sunday Report

Rogero doubles up, earning $3,500 on the weekend as event end with solid racing

Jun 09, 2013
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The second stop of the United States Pro Kart Series – presented by Bridgestone, FranklinKart.com, and L&T Manufacturing – completed Sunday at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The DRT Racing – Ribtect3 sponsored event saw 129 entries in seven classes battle hard all weekend long, featuring over 30 laps of racing around the 1-mile course […]

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Jun 08, 2013
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The Texas ProKart Challenge regional series – presented by 3G Kart Racing/Burger King®/Fernelius Alvarez Attorneys/Dallas Karting Complex held round three and four this past weekend (May 31-June 2) at the Gulf Coast Kartway in Katy, Texas. The 7/10-mile course – located just outside the metropolitan Houston area – welcomed racers within the United States Rotax […]

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EKN Trackside: United States Pro Kart Series – New Castle – Saturday Report

Rogero smokes field in Pro, Jens earns third straight in Yamaha

Jun 08, 2013
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It was an exciting day at the New Castle Motorsports Park as the second event of the United States Pro Kart Series – presented by Bridgestone, FranklinKart.com, and L&T Manufacturing – contested the first round of competition on the weekend. The seven Yamaha and Leopard categories fought around the 1-mile course for a qualifying session, […]

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EKN Trackside: United States Pro Kart Series – New Castle – Preview

Second stop of new program visits popular Indiana circuit

Jun 07, 2013
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After making its debut last month in North Carolina, the new United States Pro Kart Series – presented by Bridgestone, FranklinKart.com, and L&T Manufacturing – will now travel to the world capital of motorsports – Indiana – and the New Castle Motorsports Park. The New Castle, IN facility, nearly 10 years old now, is among […]

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Registration Now Open for Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SummerNationals

Preparations for July 19-21 event at Grand Junction Motor Speedway underway

Jun 07, 2013
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A record-breaking SpringNationals event in April is leading to big expectations for the upcoming Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SummerNationals. The fourth annual event returns to the Grand Junction Motor Speedway in western Colorado on the July 19-21 weekend. The first stop of the 2013 Pro Tour program welcomed a record 227 entries to the event […]

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Pat’s Acres Racing Complex to Welcome New Rotax Can-Am ProKart Challenge

Historic Oregon facility to host second stop of the new Rotax and Superkarts! USA regional program

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Following a successful weekend in British Columbia at the Greg Moore Raceway, the new Rotax Can-Am ProKart Challenge is embarking on its second event of the 2013 season. Returning back to the United States, the Rotax Max Challenge and Superkarts! USA regional program will visit the historic Pat’s Acres Racing Complex in Canby, Oregon. The […]

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