Fast Five: David Odenthal – Odenthal Racing Products
Innovation and customer service drive product evolution
For over 30 years, the Odenthal name has been front and center in American karting. As is the case with so many businesses in the industry, the sport began as a family affair for Keith Odenthal and his sons David and Joel, and they became a potent team, winning IKF Grand National championships during their […]
Read Full StoryProKart Challenge Set for 2025 Season Finale at K1 Circuit
Superkarts! USA regional program to host sixth and final round of championship
The 21st season of the Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge is set to end following the sixth and final round of competition over October 11-12 at the K1 Circuit. For a third time this year, the SKUSA regional program will visit the Winchester, California facility for the final round of the championship chase. The 1.1-mile ‘Pro […]
Read Full StoryT4 Nations Cup 2025 – Team USA – Sunday Report
Cabrera and Wargo land on podium in Spain
The T4 Nations Cup 2025 is underway at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero facility outside Valencia, Spain. A total of 246 drivers from 37 countries are battling in four categories with hopes of becoming a T4 world champion. The T4 Series is among the fastest-growing karting programs in the United States, featuring a pure spec-class […]
Read Full StoryA successful karting operation sited on a significant land parcel is racing to market this October. The unique property is not only attractive to racers, it is being brought to market by them. Originally developed by Tim Crawford, father of American Formula 1 aspirant Jak Crawford, the 27 acre property is located in New Caney […]
Read Full StoryStarting in Valencia in May, the Champions of the Future Shifters ended on a high note at the magnificent Franciacorta circuit from 1st to 4th October. Drivers in the KZ, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters categories were able to enjoy the high-quality organisation from the RGMMC group. A great sporting success with a field of more […]
Read Full StoryT4 Nations Cup 2025 – Team USA – Saturday Report
Quinn, Wargo, Aponte, and Bourghol lead Team USA after Saturday heat races in Spain
The T4 Nations Cup 2025 is underway at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero facility outside Valencia, Spain. A total of 246 drivers from 37 countries are battling in four categories with hopes of becoming a T4 world champion. The T4 Series is among the fastest-growing karting programs in the United States, featuring a pure spec-class […]
Read Full StoryT4 Nations Cup 2025 – Team USA – Friday Report
Rosser leads squad with top qualifier and two heat wins against Senior category in Spain
The T4 Nations Cup 2025 is underway at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero facility outside Valencia, Spain. A total of 246 drivers from 37 countries are battling in four categories with hopes of becoming a T4 world champion. The T4 Series is among the fastest-growing karting programs in the United States, featuring a pure spec-class […]
Read Full StoryThe Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 was contested over September 25-28 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Over 530 entries battled in the nine Briggs & Stratton 206 categories at the New Castle, Indiana facility to etch their names in the history books as a CKNA Grand Nationals winner. Rob Howden and David […]
Read Full StoryFollowing the momentum of this year’s landmark launch, FAT Karting League (FKL) is bringing its unique model of accessibility and opportunity to Southern California this fall. The SoCal Karting Championship, based in LA, will mark the next stage in FKL’s mission to revolutionize motorsport pathways, giving grassroots drivers a direct shot at professional single-seaters. The […]
Read Full StoryROK Cup USA is proud to announce the appointment of Jonatan Jorge as the new Chief Steward. With an extensive background in motorsports as a driver, team owner, coach, and spotter, Jorge brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the ROK Cup USA officiating team. A seasoned competitor, Jorge’s racing career has spanned more […]
Read Full StoryNext weekend, the global stage shifts to Valencia, Spain, where 246 drivers from 37 countries will battle for glory at the T4 Nations Cup 2025. Among them, Team USA arrives with a 22-driver roster across Mini, Junior, Senior, and Masters classes. With world champions, national title holders, and fearless rookies, this is the strongest American squad ever assembled for this international competition. The T4 Series is […]
Read Full StoryRIP Csaba Bujdoso
US karting community has lost a family member following an on-track incident
On Saturday, September 27, long-time racer and industry member Csaba Bujdoso was involved in a practice crash at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex during the Dart Kart Speedway Club event on the 2.8-mile road course. Immediately following the incident, Csaba was transported via life flight helicopter to a nearby hospital where he was checked into […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 – Sunday Report
Zimmermann earns emotional victory as McKeithan and Cassity double up in wild action at New Castle Motorsports Park
The curtain fell on the Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 Sunday, with the over 500 entries taking part in the main events around the New Castle Motorsports Park. Weather was another perfect day with clear skies and temperatures into the mid 80’s. Three days of practice, qualifying, heat races and last chance qualifiers […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 – Saturday Report
Situation Saturday action sets the grids for the nine main events at New Castle Motorsports Park
The final two rounds of heat races were contested on Saturday for the Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Another perfect day for weather greeted the over 530 entries in the nine categories competing at the New Castle, Indiana facility. The morning group worked through two rounds of […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 – Friday Report
First day of racing action completed at New Castle Motorsports Park
The Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 began official sessions on Friday at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Perfect weather greeted the New Castle, Indiana facility after early morning fog burned off with the sun rising. It was the longest day of the event with action beginning at 9am and going until 9pm, featuring […]
Read Full StoryThe Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced a new safety device has been developed by the FIA Safety Department to reduce the likelihood of karts becoming airborne following collisions. At the request of the FIA President, CIK Commission and World […]
Read Full StoryRace Report: 2025 Texas Sprint Racing Series
Penultimate round of championship takes program to NOLA Motorsports Park
Round Four of the 2025 Texas Sprint Racing Series was held on the September 12-14 weekend with the Mid-Summer Mash-Up event contested at the NOLA Motorsports Park. The Avondale, Louisiana facility welcomed the Superkarts USA and International Kart Federation regional racers to ‘Bourbon Street’ for three days of competition. It was another exciting weekend in […]
Read Full StoryThe 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 […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 – Preview
World’s largest Briggs 206 event heads to New Castle Motorsports Park
The Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 is set for this weekend at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The New Castle, Indiana facility is set to welcome over 530 entries over September 25-28 in what will be the largest karting event in North America and around the world. Nine Briggs & Stratton 206 categories […]
Read Full StoryMorning Coffee: Diving Back into the Deep End
Suiting up after a year on the sidelines for the CKNA Grand Nationals
As I worked in my office back in January, I had full intentions of pulling out my gear and racing in a handful of events in 2025. All the opportunities were there. We have a race-ready Briggs 206 kart in our EKN garage at New Castle Motorsports Park, and I had plans to get down […]
Read Full Story
































