FZ Shifter Debuts FZ65 Cadet Shifter Arrive-and-Drive Program at the 2026 RMC Trophy Final

Factory-prepared arrive-and-drive program limited to 15 invited drivers

Jul 10, 2026
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FZ Shifter has opened registration for the national debut of the FZ65 Cadet Shifter class at the RMC Trophy Final, as an arrive-and-drive program for FZ65 drivers, held at New Castle Motorsports Park from July 31 to August 2. FZ Shifter is the dedicated shifter-kart brand under the American Kart Manufacturers (AKM) umbrella. Through this […]

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Jul 10, 2026
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The following is the race report from the final day of action at the United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals in 2011, 15 years ago. The final day of action went into the books on the 2011 edition of the United States Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals presented by Ocala Gran Prix. The Miller […]

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LaFayette Motorsports Park Welcomes CKNA East Division

Wakefield grabs five wins over two rounds contested at New York facility

Jul 08, 2026
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The second stop on the 2026 Cup Karts North America East Division took the program to the LaFayette Motorsports Park on July 3-5. The Lafayette, New York facility welcomed the third and fourth rounds of the championship program in a late move of location after issues forced the event to be relocated from Kelly’s Motorsports […]

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Jul 07, 2026
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It is that time. We have reached the halfway point of the 2026 season after celebrating the 4th of July holiday this past weekend. The karting season is entering the months when championships will be decided on the year at all levels of the sport. The midway point of the year provides us with the […]

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Firsthand View of Tillotson T4 Program

Industry veteran provides insight into how T4 package can help grow the sport

Jul 06, 2026
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The following is a column by Jake Mottaz, the Director of T4 Series USA. Tillotson Racing is providing a spec program geared towards the grassroots level as well as the regional scene. Over the last three decades, other programs and manufacturers have attempted or are still providing a spec karting class or championship that puts […]

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Jul 06, 2026
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The two standout stars of the second and final gearbox round of the 2026 Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship won not only the event but also the title at Sarno today (5 July) – as Emilien Denner and Kimi Tani sped to glory under the scorching southern Italian sun. From the moment he topped the […]

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Race Report: 2026 Quincy Grand Prix

Over 300 entries battle in The Park during two-day street race festival

Jul 03, 2026
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The 37th edition of the Quincy Grand Prix took place from June 27-28 with karters gathering from all over the country to the South Park in Quincy, Illinois. The 2026 edition was the third year for event promoter Jeff Scott hosting the historic street race with roots dating back to 1970. The city and region […]

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Jul 03, 2026
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Karting Solutions Group (KSG), the US distributor for Rotax and home of the Race Rotax brand, today announces two developments for the 2026 season alongside TPK Promotions. For the first time, Rotax Mini MAX will join Senior Max at the SKUSA SuperNationals in 2026, and the prize package for the Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) Trophy […]

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Jul 02, 2026
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The 14th season of the United States Pro Kart Series continued with the 14th trip to the New Castle Motorsports Park. The June 26-28 weekend welcomed the Indiana Grand Prix to the New Castle, Indiana circuit with challenging weather conditions all weekend long. The 11 categories that opened up the season at the Carolina Grand […]

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CKNA Canada Division Opens 2026 Season at Brechin Motorsports Park

Multiple double winners highlight series second visit to northern Ontario facility

Jul 02, 2026
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The fifth season for the Cup Karts North America Canada Division opened over the June 26-28 weekend, visiting the Brechin Motorsport Park for the second straight season. The Ramara, Ontario facility welcomed over 130 entries over the eight categories competing the first two rounds of the 2026 championship program. The season began back in May […]

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Cascadia Karting Cup Confirms Class Structure

Ten categories to take part in inaugural event at Pat’s Acres Racing Complex this October

Jul 02, 2026
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The Cascadia Karting Cup presented by Shinko Racing Kart Tires is set for the inaugural event to be held at the Pat’s Acres Racing Complex over the October 2-4 weekend. The Canby, Oregon facility will welcome drivers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond to celebrate the end of the 2026 season with a special one-off […]

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Cup Karts North America News: July 2026 Schedule

East and Canada continue with second events as third CKNA major heads to Ohio

Jul 01, 2026
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First half of the 2026 season for Cup Karts North America is complete and now the attention turns to the second half with the July events on the horizon. The organization has one divisional complete – CKNA South – with three others all in action. The East (Quaker City), North (Road America) and Canada (Brechin) […]

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EKN Driver Diary: Marco Sammut – 2026 FIA Karting Academy Trophy Junior – Belgium

New York driver overcomes DNF in heat race to finish top-10 in opening round of international championship

Jul 01, 2026
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The EKN Driver Diary returns with a focus surrounding the FIA Karting Academy Trophy program. The international championship is into its 17th season, which began with a Junior category and expanded in 2025 to offer a Senior championship. Since the launch of the program in 2010, the United States of America has had a representative […]

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KSG / Rotax to Continue Relationship with TPK Promotions for Future Rotax Races, Based on Initial Success of Early Collaborations

Expanded relationship will provide ROTAX competitors with proven event personnel, logistics, equipment and operational support while both national championship programs remain fully independent

Jun 30, 2026
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Following the successful execution of the completed Rotax events of the 2026 season, Karting Solutions Group and TPK Promotions have announced that their event-operations partnership will continue on an indefinite basis beginning with the upcoming RMC Trophy Final. The relationship was initially introduced as part of a broader effort to improve scheduling in North America. […]

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EKN Trackside: 2026 United States Pro Kart Series Indiana Grand Prix – Sunday Report

Bonilla wins in a thriller at New Castle Motorsports Park

Jun 28, 2026
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The 2026 United States Pro Kart Series Indiana Grand Prix came to a close on Sunday with the final laps of action being contested around the iconic 1-mile New Castle Motorsports Park. Weather continued to be a factor, with an almost damp track presenting itself after heavy rains rolled through the New Castle, Indiana area […]

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EKN Trackside: 2026 United States Pro Kart Series Indiana Grand Prix – Saturday Report

Antonino finishes opening day of racing on top of X30 Pro with multiple drivers in contention for Pro Shifter

Jun 27, 2026
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The 2026 United States Pro Kart Series Indiana Grand Prix completed the first day of racing action at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The weather forecast for the New Castle, Indiana circuit was overcast morning with a chance of rain heading into the evening hours. The sun shined through the clouds throughout the day with […]

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Jun 26, 2026
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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 2026 United States Pro Kart Series Indiana Grand Prix at the New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana. This is insider info will not be seen […]

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Jun 26, 2026
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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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles […]

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EKN Trackside: 2026 United States Pro Kart Series Indiana Grand Prix – Preview

Second round of 14th season visits New Castle Motorsports Park

Jun 25, 2026
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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 2026 season with the running of the Indiana Grand Prix. The June 26-28 weekend will mark the 14th straight season the championship program has visited the New Castle, […]

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Jun 24, 2026
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Former Superkarts! USA Pro Tour champion Kyle Wick will make his European debut next month as he is set to compete at the upcoming FIA Karting European Championship event, which is scheduled for July 2-5 at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Italy. This event marks the first time the Washington driver will compete on the […]

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