EKN One-on-One: Allen Berg – Allen Berg Racing Schools

Canadian Hall of Fame member is now an educator and a racing dad

Apr 26, 2021
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If you’ve raced on the national level for the last few years, you’ll likely have seen him in the pit area at a SKUSA, Challenge of the Americas, or USPKS event in the Ryan Perry Motorsports tent. Allen Berg is a quiet and well-spoken racing dad and mechanic to his son Alexander, enjoying his return […]

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Apr 26, 2021
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After a disappointing 2020 which saw SKUSA forced to postpone the SuperNationals due to COVID-19, the Temecula based series is proud to announce more confirmed details for the 24th running of the event in 2021. First and foremost, the race is 100% a go. However, to accommodate the Rio Hotel’s pandemic reopening schedule, the dates […]

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Race Report: Texas Sprint Racing Series – Spring Round-Up

Near record turnout at North Texas Kartway for second round of 2021 season

Apr 23, 2021
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The second event of the 2021 Texas Sprint Racing Series Presented by Texas Barge nearly set a new entry record for the ‘Spring Round-Up’. A total of 171 entries filled up the paddock at the North Texas Kartway, home of the North Texas Karters, in Denton, Texas over the April 16-18 weekend. Wet weather greeted […]

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Route 66 Sprint Series Opens 2021 Season at New Castle Motorsports Park

Championship season gets underway with first two rounds in Indiana

Apr 22, 2021
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The Route 66 Sprint Series – presented by MG Tires and Franklin Motorsports – kicked off the 2021 season at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Over 130 entries converged on the New Castle, Indiana facility over the April 16-18 weekend to begin the four event, eight-round championship program. Colder but sunny skies greeted the teams […]

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Apr 21, 2021
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The 2021 season for the Stars Championship Series began on the April 9-11 weekend. The program ventured south to the GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina, setting a new record in its sophomore season. On the weekend, the event welcomed 129 entries in 12 classes, breaking the record set at the inaugural opener in New […]

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Apr 18, 2021
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The World Karting Association completed the Charlotte Motor Speedway Karting Challenge on Sunday, including the Vega Road Racing Series program. The second day of racing was conducted around the CMS ROVAL course in Concord, North Carolina on Sunday, welcoming perfect weather all day for six race groups. Throughout the day, a number of drivers were […]

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EKN Trackside: 2021 WKA Charlotte Motor Speedway Karting Challenge – Road Racing – Saturday Report

First round of Grand National Eagles awarded following opening day of racing

Apr 17, 2021
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For a third straight year, the World Karting Association Vega Road Racing Series presented by Summit Racing Equipment visited the Charlotte Motor Speedway as part of the CMS Karting Challenge. The program ran a five-hour practice session on Friday, April 16 on the revised ROVAL course at the Concord, North Carolina facility, as WKA officials […]

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Apr 15, 2021
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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 […]

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Apr 12, 2021
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A thrilling finale took place at the South Garda Karting circuit of Lonato in occasion of the opener of the WSK Euro Series. The rain fell since this morning and made things trickier for the finalists of this important international karting event as 253 karting drivers gathered from 46 different countries. After qualifying practice and […]

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Deadline Near for Briggs Weekly Racing Series

Contact your local club to get on-board this program

Apr 09, 2021
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We were talking with the good folks at Briggs Racing this week, and Dan Roche reminded us that next week is the final week for tracks and clubs to enroll in the 2021 Briggs Weekly Racing Series Powered by RLV. The deadline is April 15. This is a tremendous program with tons of great prizes. […]

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2021 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings – TaG – April 2

Four-time SKUSA champ Norberg climbs back to P1 after solid winter stint

Apr 07, 2021
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The tie has been broken in the EKN TaG Driver Rankings. The 2020 edition ended in a tie for the number one spot following the most unique and emotional season for the sport due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry and the community pushed on, with numbers soaring with the need and want to be […]

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2021 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings – Shifterkart – April 2

Myers continues momentum to begin new season on top

Apr 06, 2021
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The 2021 season is well underway, as we have completed the first quarter of a new year. The last three months have been busy with the winter programs kicking off the new season of karting here in North America. Strong numbers from the west coast to the east coast have signalled the desire for racers […]

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USAC Karting’s Thor Industries Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix Returns

Annual event back on schedule on August 13-14, 2021

Apr 05, 2021
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After taking a year off due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Thor Industries Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix will return this summer on August 13th-14th. The extra time has given the City of Elkhart the opportunity to finish the renovation of Central Park and also finish construction on the Jackson Street Bridge. As we move forward […]

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Ocala Gran Prix Ceases Operations and Shuts Down Indefinitely

Long-term Florida track to be remodeled into 180-unit storage facility

Apr 05, 2021
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With a United States Pro Kart Series (USPKS) and two ROK Cup USA Florida Winter Tour (FWT) events in the past six weeks, Ocala Gran Prix (OGP) announces today that those will be the last of the national events run at their premier facility. Closing indefinitely, the short but challenging eight-corner circuit that has been […]

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Apr 02, 2021
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The 14th season for Challenge of the Americas presented by Royce & Baxter concluded over the March 26-28 weekend at the Sonoma Raceway. Over 100 competitors traveled to the Sonoma, California for Round Five and Six of the championship chase, with 10 title winners decided following the last two days of competition for the west […]

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Apr 02, 2021
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It was a chance to finish what was started over a year ago. In March 2020, the fourth running of the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour WinterNationals came to a halt due to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Competitors returned home from the NOLA Motorsports facility not knowing the future of the program, the sport, […]

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EKN Trackside: 2021 SKUSA WinterNationals – Sunday Report

Myers and Zilisch stand on top of pro podiums in New Orleans

Mar 30, 2021
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After enjoying a thrilling day of WinterNationals competition on Saturday to launch the 2021 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour at NOLA Motorsports in Avondale, Louisiana, the drivers and teams returned to the track on Sunday to do it all over again. A midday shower added a wrinkle in the storyline, and the finals were packed with […]

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Mar 28, 2021
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The sixth and final round of the Challenge of the Americas presented by Royce & Baxter completed on Sunday at the Sonoma Raceway. Sunday welcomed a third straight day of clear skies and warm temperatures for the final day of competition at the Sonoma, California facility, deciding the champions for the 14th season of the […]

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EKN Trackside: 2021 SKUSA WinterNationals – NOLA – Saturday Report

Myers and Ramos score premier class wins to kick off 2021 Pro Tour season

Mar 27, 2021
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Superkarts! USA returned the site of the 2020 WinterNationals this weekend at NOLA Motorsports in New Orleans, where COVID-19 put an end to the plans for the year’s Pro Tour. The organization and its teams and drivers were back at the facility on Saturday to take care of unfinished business. The opening round of the […]

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EKN Trackside: 2021 Challenge of the Americas – Sonoma – Saturday Report

Pickett defends home turf as Letzsch wins controversial main event in Sonoma

Mar 27, 2021
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The Challenge of the Americas presented by Royce & Baxter began its finale event at the Sonoma Raceway facility in Sonoma, California. Round Five took part on Saturday in the nine categories to further shape the championship chase. A perfect day of racing welcomed the over 100 competitors with sunny skies all day. Today’s results […]

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