Jun 20, 2025

The EKN Driver Diary is back for 2025, surrounding the FIA Karting Academy Trophy program that now is into its 16th season. The driver representing the United States of America in the Junior program is Gage Korn. The driver from Aurora, Colorado is part of the 49 driver roster from around the world competing in […]

Jun 19, 2025

The 2025 Challenge of the Americas completed its 18th season, hosting its first ever event at the Burt Brothers Motorpark over the June 13-15 weekend. The trip to the Grantsville, Utah facility hosted Round Seven and Eight, deciding this year’s champions in the six categories. The addition to the event was the COTA Briggs 206 […]

Jun 19, 2025

Many of the karting series and clubs here in the United States are looking to the Briggs 206 engine platform to help streamline the Kid Kart division. The sealed engine program helps to keep costs down and put the focus on driver performance. Precision Karting Technologies has been a leader in manufacturing products designed for […]

Jun 18, 2025

Every few years, I decide that it’s time to write a new column focused on the world of professional motorsports and the significant costs involved in making the move from karting to car racing. I’ve been involved in numerous conversations recently with families asking how to find the funding to move their kids into car […]

Jun 17, 2025

It was in 2014 that Margay Racing launched the Ignite Karting concept. A spec karting package based around the Briggs & Stratton 206 engine platform to get people off the couch and into a kart seat. The focus became about the driver, with competitors racing aboard similar equipment. The Ignite category first ran at the […]

Jun 15, 2025

The 2025 edition of the Challenge of the Americas closed its books at the Burt Brothers Motorpark in Grantsville, Utah on Sunday as six champions were crowned after eight rounds of racing. The final round of the series 18th edition was waged in tough conditions as the mercury pushed north of 90 degrees through the […]

Jun 14, 2025

It was a very warm day at Burt Brothers Motorpark on Saturday for the penultimate round of the Challenge of the Americas with the temperature rising above 90 degrees. The racing in the 100cc Junior and Senior categories was also hot with some first-time winners on the day, including Nolan Gagnon in Senior Shifter and […]

Jun 13, 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 Burt Brothers Motorpark in Grantsville, Utah. This is insider info will not be seen anywhere else. Be sure to follow […]

Jun 12, 2025

The 2025 Challenge of the Americas is set to come to a close over the June 13-15 weekend, visiting the Burt Brothers Motorpark. It will be the first time in the 18-year history of The Challenge that it will visit the Grantsville, Utah facility, hosting Round Seven and Round Eight. In addition to welcoming the […]

Jun 11, 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 […]

Jun 11, 2025

The 2025 ProKart Challenge is set to begin the second half of the schedule, hosting Round Four of the championship program at the K1 Circuit on June 21-22. The new facility in Winchester, California will be site of the two-day event to continue the run toward the 2025 championships. Two events served host to the […]

Jun 10, 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 […]

Jun 09, 2025

A warm, sunny day celebrated the success of the Viterbo event. For its baptism of fire, the Leopard circuit proved a great success, with lively and indecisive races. In the Mondokart.com FIA European Karting Championship, Spaniard Christian Costoya extended his lead over his rivals in OK after a second consecutive victory. In OK-Junior, young Frenchman […]

Jun 06, 2025

The second release of the 2025 EKN TaG Driver Rankings presented by Stilo USA hits the halfway point of the season with plenty of events ahead. A lot of racing – including 25 main events – have been counted in the first five months of the year. Combine the final seven months of 2024 to […]

Jun 05, 2025

eKartingNews.com is the hub of the karting world, providing you with all the latest news, insider information and race reports from events around the globe. ‘This Week In Karting’ helps to tie everything together in one weekly podcast, bringing our listeners up to speed on the most recent news in the sport. The 85th Episode […]

Jun 05, 2025

The halfway point is here, now into the sixth month of the season with the summer months now upon us. The second release of the standings for the 2025 eKartingNews.com Shifterkart Driver Rankings presented by Stilo USA is available. Just over 150 drivers have competed in events over the last 12 months, dating back to […]

Jun 05, 2025

The 2025 Texas Sprint Racing Series hosted its second event of the season with the Spring Round-Up taking place at the Amarillo Kart Complex over the May 29-May 31 dates. The Panhandle, Texas facility welcomed just over 180 entries across the 10 divisions for the Superkarts! USA and International Kart Federation regional program. The Thursday […]

Jun 04, 2025

The summer is kicking off with the 2025 Rotax Regions Cup! This exciting new initiative brings the spirit of Rotax kart racing near you, with a series of regional events designed to challenge and reward the best Rotaxians. Your Path to the US Trophy Final For every dedicated driver and team, a significant opportunity awaits. […]

Jun 02, 2025

eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network – Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook and YouTube, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. Episode 87 of Face2Face with hosts Rob Howden and David Cole […]

Jun 02, 2025

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, is pleased to announce that safety in karting took a significant step at the recent first round of the 2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy in Portugal, as all competing karts carried an Impact Data Recorder […]