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 […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2022 United States Pro Kart Series – Heartland Grand Prix Preview
10th season to conclude at New Castle Motorsports Park with final two rounds of title chases
The season finale for the 2022 United States Pro Kart Series is set for this weekend, wrapping up the historic 10th season of the championship program. The Heartland Grand Prix will be contested on September 15-18 at the New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana. For a 10th time, the series will visit the […]
Read Full Story2022 Padholder Super Cup Series Sprint Season Comes to an End
Over 1000 Combined Entries During the Five Race Weekends
The 2022 Padholder Super Cup Series Sprint presented by N1 Collision Group has come to a close on what was an incredibly successful year for the series. Making stops at five tracks across the northwest portion of North America, four of the events brought together over 200 entries, with a record of 351 entries for […]
Read Full StoryDrive to 25: Rob Howden’s SuperNationals Journey – Part 2
Putting The Pieces Together
Click HERE for Part 1 of the Drive to 25 series. When I made the decision to race at this year’s SuperNationals, the very next move was deciding on the team that I’d hope to run with. We’re fortunate to work with, and enjoy the support of, so many fantastic teams and shops on eKartingNews.com. […]
Read Full StoryTrack Layout Confirmed for Rotax US Trophy Final
‘National Reverse’ layout at New Castle Motorsports Park selected for October 7-9 weekend
The Race Rotax US Trophy Final is scheduled for the October 7-9 weekend at the New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana. A total of 12 tickets to the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – scheduled for November in Portimao, Portugal – will be awarded on the weekend for drivers to earn a spot […]
Read Full StoryTeam STC’s Mission For Accessible Karting
Eric Kappes' journey through racing as a paraplegic
Karting as a sport is not the easiest to get into. You can’t just drive a few minutes to your nearest dollar store and have all the equipment you need. There are numerous factors and questions we all need to have answered before getting into it karting. Where do I buy a kart? What’s the […]
Read Full StoryGarrison, Rudolph, and Meza Win Big at Lone Star Grand Prix
Crazy weather creates long-day in Texas
The annual Lone Star Grand Prix went off this weekend at the picturesque Speedsportz Racing Park in North Houston, Texas, but the weather was what everyone was talking about. With cash prizes on the line courtesy of presenting partner Ferguson Truck Center, Austin Garrison, Aden Rudolph, and Helio Meza walked away with over $10,000 in […]
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The 27th edition of the Rock Island Grand Prix was contested over the annual Labor Day weekend in Rock Island, Illinois. The popular street race was held on September 3-4, welcoming nearly 200 entries competing for the coveted Rock trophy, and three crowns, including the historic King of the Streets honor. David Cole and Rob […]
Read Full StoryRoute 66 Sprint Series Closes Out 2022 at Kart Circuit Autobahn
Final two rounds contested at Joliet, Illinois facility to decide this year’s champions
The Route 66 Sprint Series – presented by MG Tires, Franklin Motorsports, Louisiana Grills and Mills Pallet – completed the 2022 season with the final two rounds contest at the Karting Circuit Autobahn. The kart track located inside the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois hosted Rounds Seven and Eight over the September 2-4 weekend. […]
Read Full StoryRace Report: 2022 Showdown at Stockholm Karting Center
4th Annual Showdown Brings in Most Entries in Event History
The Stockholm Karting Center Racing Series Presented by MG Tires held its annual Showdown at Stockholm sponsored by Nate Dean Motorsport Photography. The two-day event at the American facility in Cokato, Minnesota, includes six races for each of the nine classes. The Showdown at Stockholm and its unique format compared to an average race weekend […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2022 Rock Island Grand Prix – Report
Scott earns three Rock trophies as Bujdoso, Wishard and Ostrom take King crowns
The 2022 Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix went into the books this weekend, as the volunteer group and the city of Rock Island, Illinois welcomed karters to the city streets for a 27th time. The two-day street race completed on Sunday with 17 main events on the day following practice, qualifying and heat races on […]
Read Full StoryPenultimate Round for California ProKart Challenge Next Weekend
Santa Maria Karting Association facility to welcome back Superkarts! USA regional program on September 10-11
It has been over two months since the California ProKart Challenge program was trackside. After the lengthy time off, the Superkarts! USA regional series is set for a return to the Santa Maria Karting Association facility for the penultimate round of the championship program. The Santa Maria, California facility on the ‘K’ track configuration is […]
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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 the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going […]
Read Full Story2023 Challenge of the Americas Dates Confirmed
16th season of west coast international winter series to span February to April
The 16th season for Challenge of the Americas program begins in five months as the premier winter karting series on the left coast has confirmed the dates for the three-race weekend program. Following a successful 15th anniversary season in the opening months of 2022, planning began early for the 2023 program and is making the […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2022 Rock Island Grand Prix – Preview
27th edition of Labor Day weekend street race hits the Quad Cities
The 27th edition of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix is coming this weekend from the city streets of Rock Island, Illinois. Beginning in 1994, karts began competing in the downtown streets of the city along the Mississippi River with spectators from all around the Quad Cities area and beyond to take in the action. […]
Read Full StoryDrive to 25: Rob Howden’s SuperNationals Journey – Part 1
EKN Editor-in-Chief focused on personal racing effort at sport’s biggest event
A few weeks ago, on the urging of my Managing Editor David Cole, I made the decision to cross a big race off my personal bucket list. When I found out that Superkarts! USA had elected to offer the KA100 Master class at the 25th running of their annual SuperNationals, I was presented a very […]
Read Full Story2022 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings presented by Skip Barber Racing School – TaG – August 26
Norberg extends lead as Jones leaps to challenger role ahead of Nepveu and Massismino
The eKartingNews.com TaG Driver Rankings presented by Skip Barber Racing School could come down to a fight for the second position. Since 2021, Ryan Norberg has led the way in the standings, and continued to improve his score throughout the 2022 season with a winning streak of 11, including SKUSA Pro Tour and United States […]
Read Full Story2022 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings presented by Skip Barber Racing School – Shifterkart – August 26
Myers holds to top spot as Kremers moves to lead challenger position ahead of French
The eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings presented by Skip Barber Racing School is into the final events of the 2022 season, with most of the major races in the books for the Shifterkart program. The SKUSA Pro Tour is complete, with the Rock Island Grand Prix and Stars Championship Series events remaining before the two big November […]
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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. Episode 48 of […]
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2022 marks the third year Mazda has held its Spec MX-5 Shootout in which two young drivers earn a race season in Mazda’s club racing factory team program. Some of the best karters and quarter midget drivers in North America were nominated to join Mazda’s club racing factory team for 2023. To help determine who […]
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