May 14, 2025

As the first step on the USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire ladder system to IndyCar Series, it should be no surprise that this year’s USF Juniors grid is filled with talented kart racers from around the world, many of whom we’ve watched in recent years in national competition in the United States. The […]

May 13, 2025

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 […]

May 12, 2025

This past weekend, the Champions of the Future hosted the opening round of its Shifters 2025 program, competing at the International Kartodromo Lucas Guerrero in Valencia, Spain. The May 7-10 event welcomed 23 drivers in KZ and 53 in KZ2 category. The event served as a ‘warm-up’ for the upcoming FIA Karting European Championship race, […]

May 12, 2025

BRP-Rotax announces the official chassis partners for the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025 taking place in the Kingdom of Bahrain from November 29th to December 6th: BirelART, IPK and Sodikart – three of the world’s leading manufacturers in the karting industry. Each brand is well-renowned for their quality, workmanship and commitment to providing nearly […]

May 12, 2025

After the success of the first edition of the Champions of the Future Shifter in Portugal in 2024, the RGMMC group made the decision to organise another edition of the international competition for 125cc gearbox karts, which is very popular with drivers, but this time over two separate rounds. Before the big event in Franciacorta, […]

May 08, 2025

The first half of the 2025 United States Pro Kart Series was completed following the action at the Carolina Grand Prix, held at the Trackhouse Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina. The May 2-4 weekend featured changing weather conditions for the second round of the 2025 championship, welcoming 240 entries. Rob Howden and David Cole review […]

May 08, 2025

The 18th season for Challenge of the Americas championship program will come to an end over the June 13-15 weekend at the newly renamed Burt Brothers Motorpark in Grantsville, Utah. The event will mark the first time the series hosts a fourth event in a season, while also making its first trek to the ‘Beehive […]

May 06, 2025

As the 2025 karting season reaches the midway point, ROK Cup Promotions has already begun preparation for their 2026 campaign. With five events weekends left on the ROK Sonoma calendar and the much-anticipated 2025 ROK Vegas beginning October 29, 2025, dates are now confirmed for the 2026 Florida Winter Tour series and ROK Vegas event. “We […]

May 05, 2025

The debut of the new FIA Karting Academy Trophy – Senior lived up to all its promises. On the Algarve International Circuit, the races were both close and open and Italy’s Riccardo Ferrari became the first winner in the category. The drivers had to contend with changing weather conditions over three days, but the Finals […]

May 04, 2025

The 2025 United States Pro Kart Series – the official IAME Series USA East – presented by MG Tires reached the halfway point of the season with the completion of the Carolina Grand Prix on Sunday. For the 13th time, the Trackhouse Motorplex welcomed the series, this time featuring 248 entries over the seven IAME […]

May 03, 2025

The 2025 United States Pro Kart Series – the official IAME Series USA East – presented by MG Tires – fought with its first big weather issues on the season during Saturday’s action at the Carolina Grand Prix. Two different weather delays due to incoming rain systems into the Mooresville, North Carolina region put things […]

May 02, 2025

EKN’s Paddock Insider is part of our Trackside coverage, bringing you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will feature notes from trackside at the 2025 United States Pro Kart Series Carolina Grand Prix at the Trackhouse Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina. This is insider info will not be seen anywhere else. […]

May 01, 2025

The 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 the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going […]

May 01, 2025

The second half of the 2025 Challenge of the Americas kicked off at the Sonoma Raceway over the April 25-27 weekend. The Sonoma, California facility hosted Round Five and Six of the 18th year of the championship, welcoming nearly 100 entries over the six categories. Rob Howden and David Cole review the two days of […]

May 01, 2025

The United States Pro Kart Series – the official IAME Series USA East – presented by MG Tires is set to host the second event of the 2025, welcoming over 230 entries for the seven IAME categories to compete at this year’s Carolina Grand Prix at the Trackhouse Motorplex. The Mooresville, North Carolina facility is […]

Apr 30, 2025

On the Algarve international circuit in southern Portugal, excellent weather conditions accompanied the large number of entrants in Round 2 of the Champions of the Future Euro Series. 92 drivers in OK and 88 in OK-Junior, making a magnificent field of 180 entrants, put in an incredible performance over three days, guaranteeing a long and […]

Apr 29, 2025

Whatever you race and wherever you race it, weight is usually the enemy. From carbon-fiber body panels to forged alloy rims and a minimized fuel load, racers are always looking for places to shed mass. The same is true of your safety gear and, in particular, of your helmet. Safety ratings and cost are key […]

Apr 27, 2025

After an afternoon of wet weather main event racing on Saturday, the drivers of the 2025 Challenge of the Americas enjoyed a cool but dry day of competition on Sunday for Round Six of the championship. The racing was incredibly dynamic in a majority of the six categories with exciting action throughout the final laps. […]

Apr 26, 2025

After a practice day mixed with cool temperatures and afternoon rain, the drivers of the 2025 Challenge of the Americas returned to the track at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday for Round Five of the eight-round / four-event West Coast series under cloudy skies. The weather held through practice, qualifying, and the Pre-Mains, but heavy clouds […]

Apr 25, 2025

EKN’s Paddock Insider is part of our Trackside coverage, bringing you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will feature notes from trackside at the 2025 Challenge of the Americas at the Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California. This is insider info will not be seen anywhere else. Be sure to follow the […]