EKN Trackside: 2016 United States Pro Kart Series – Shawano Saturday Report
Holden notches first IAME Pro triumph, Pesek bags second in Yamaha Pro
The second event of the 2016 United States Pro Kart Series host the third round of the championship program under bright sunny skies of Shawano, Wisconsin. US Air Motorsports Raceway is a destination track, and one that separates the good from the bad. From qualifying to the last checkered flag, it is about being quick, […]
Read Full StoryEKN’s Paddock Insider is a new Trackside coverage addition, bringing you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will be a timeline of events as they happen during the second event of 2016 for the United States Pro Kart Series at the US Air Motorsports Raceway in Shawano, Wisconsin. The information will […]
Read Full Story2016 United States Pro Kart Series – Shawano
June 17-19, 2016: US Air Motorsports Raceway - Shawano, Wisconsin
The United States Pro Kart Series resumes this weekend with another trip to the US Air Motorsports Raceway in Shawano, Wisconsin. Following another big event for the Route 66 Sprint Series, this weekend’s USPKS event should be another fantastic event with the eight categories continuing their championship chases. EKN will have complete coverage, including live audio […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2016 United States Pro Kart Series – Shawano Preview
Father’s Day weekend in Wisconsin as program travels back to US Air Motorsports Raceway
The 2016 Fikse Wheels United States Pro Kart Series presented by MG Tires resumes as the program travels to the US Air Motorsports Raceway this weekend. Following a successful weekend at the New Castle Motorsports Park last month, the eight-round championship series travels north to Shawano, Wisconsin for the second straight year on Father’s Day […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: May 2016 – Braden Eves
Ohio driver triumphs at SKUSA SpringNationals and United States Pro Kart Series
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 […]
Read Full StoryWKA and United States Pro Kart Series Compile 2017 Schedules
Two organizations looking ahead to next season for premier and secondary programs
As the leading website in the sport, eKartingNews.com has been given an exclusive look at the schedules for the World Karting Association and United States Pro Kart Series programs for 2017. The long-standing sanctioning body and race promoter Mark Coats have compiled season schedules, all with their racers in mind. Over-lapping schedules have been an […]
Read Full StoryFrom the Tower: United States Pro Kart Series 2016 – New Castle
Successful opening event as fourth season of series kicks off
We spend our entire raceday up in the tower, watching every on-track session while producing our EKN Trackside Live program, so not much time is spent roaming the paddock for the stories. The ‘From the Tower’ column is our chance to delve deeper into some of the accounts that develop over a race weekend, those […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2016 United States Pro Kart Series – New Castle Sunday Report
Lemke and Simpson steal Pro victories with Mayer and Tavella earning first Junior wins
The final day of action went into the books today as the first event of the 2016 United States Pro Kart Series is now complete. Nearly 160 entries filled the eight categories that took to the popular New Castle Motorsports Park in central Indiana. After battling cold temperatures for all of Saturday, the sun finally […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2016 United States Pro Kart Series – New Castle Saturday Report
Eves and Pesek bag victories in Pro categories while Bertagnoli and Pretorius win in Junior
It was one of the worst days for weather conditions in a long time at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The first round of the 2016 United States Pro Kart Series was welcomed to harsh cold and windy weather, quite unseasonable for Indy in mid-May. Thankfully, there was no rain to bring in conditions much […]
Read Full StoryPaddock Insider: 2016 United States Pro Kart Series – New Castle
Fourth season kicks off in Month of May, back home again in Indiana
EKN’s Paddock Insider is a new Trackside coverage addition, bringing you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will be a timeline of events as they happen during the 2016 United States Pro Kart Series opener at the New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana. The information will not be seen […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2016 United States Pro Kart Series – New Castle – Preview Part 3
Top talent set to battle in Pro divisions
It has been eight months since the Fikse Wheels United States Pro Kart Series presented by MG Tires took to the track, closing out the 2015 season at the end of August. Now into the month of May, just prior to the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 down the road, the 2016 USPKS kicks […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2016 United States Pro Kart Series – New Castle – Preview Part 2
New faces at top of the Junior ranks for this season
It has been eight months since the Fikse Wheels United States Pro Kart Series presented by MG Tires took to the track, closing out the 2015 season at the end of August. Now into the month of May, just prior to the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 down the road, the 2016 USPKS kicks […]
Read Full Story2016 United States Pro Kart Series – New Castle
May 13-15, 2016 : New Castle Motorsports Park - New Castle, Indiana
This weekend kicks off the 2016 United States Pro Kart Series. The fourth season of the growing series is set to open up at the New Castle Motorsports Park with official practice on Friday and two rounds of racing over Saturday and Sunday. Four IAME divisions and four Yamaha categories will do battle throughout the […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2016 United States Pro Kart Series – New Castle – Preview Part 1
Fourth season set to begin at popular New Castle Motorsports Park
It has been eight months since the Fikse Wheels United States Pro Kart Series presented by MG Tires took to the track, closing out the 2015 season at the end of August. Now into the month of May, just prior to the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 down the road, the 2016 USPKS kicks […]
Read Full StoryFikse Wheels United States Pro Kart Series Prize Package Confirmed for 2016 Season
Total prize purse nearing the $100,000 mark for the four-event championship program
The Fikse Wheels United States Pro Kart Series presented by MG Tires is scheduled to begin on May 13-15 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Series officials are putting together the final pieces for another successful year following a 2015 season that included another increase in participation. The fourth season of the USPKS is set […]
Read Full StoryKartLift Kart Stands and DeepSeat Seats recently completed a sponsorship package with the United States Pro Karting Series (USPKS) and the Route 66 Sprint Series (Route 66) for 2016. KartLift has been a long time sponsor of the Route 66 series and has been on board as a sponsor of the USPKS since its inception. […]
Read Full StoryFikse Wheels Named Title Sponsor for United States Pro Kart Series
Custom wheel manufacturer continues support of grassroots motorsports
The United States Pro Kart Series is preparing for the fourth season of competition after experiencing growth in each of the previous three seasons. Another four-event championship schedule at four distinct and popular North America karting circuits from the months of May to September. MG Tires is once again showing its support of the USPKS […]
Read Full StoryUnited States Pro Kart Series Confirms Plans for 2016
Series prepares for a four weekend championship with IAME and Yamaha categories
Now entering its fourth season, the United States Pro Kart Series is gearing up for another year of growth and exciting racing. Series promoter Mark Coats created the program at the end of 2012, focused on providing an elite series that was focused on what the racers wanted, and to bring together the best racers […]
Read Full StoryIn a statement released on the United States Pro Kart Series Facebook page, series promoter Mark Coats announced a revised schedule for the 2016 season. Below is the statement and the new dates for the program. We as a series are always trying to do what is best for the sport of karting. The United […]
Read Full Story2015 United States Pro Kart Series Champions Crowned
Third season of growing program recognizes eight series champions
The United States Pro Kart Series closed out its third season back in August at the New Castle Motorsports Park facility in central Indiana. The final two rounds of the eight-race championship were contested on the 1-mile circuit, with the championship chase coming to a close in the eight categories. That Sunday evening, the series […]
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