2014 Venues for Can-Am Karting Challenge Confirmed

Four weekend program set to welcome top Rotax Max Challenge and Superkarts! USA racers to the Northwest

Jan 21, 2014
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Entering its sophomore season, the Can-Am Karting Challenge has finalized its 2014 schedule and venues, and ready to start building the momentum heading into the new year. The Can-Am Karting Challenge is a unique series, featuring a combination of an international Rotax Max Challenge series and a regional program for Superkarts! USA, traveling to tracks […]

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Rotax Challenge of the Americas Announce 2014 Series Supporters

Final days to pre-register for opening rounds in Tucson, Arizona

Jan 09, 2014
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Now that the calendar has turned over, the push to begin the 2014 season is underway as the start of the Rotax Challenge of the Americas is just around the corner. Its seventh season begins January 24-26 at the Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona, as the three-weekend, six-round championship program gets underway and the […]

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Jan 07, 2014
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We are pleased to officially announce that Chicago’s David Malukas is the official Mini MAX Champion from the Micro & Mini Invitational at NOLAMotorsportsPark during the 2013 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals. With Malukas declared the winner, the final podium positions were captured by him in first, Samuel Lupien (Canada) in second and Devin Boutot (USA) […]

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GoRotax.com Driver of the Month Presented by eKartingNews.com – November 2013 – Juan Manuel Correa

Florida driver becomes first Rotax world champion from the United States

Dec 18, 2013
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Thanks to the partnership between MAXSpeed Group and eKartingNews.com, a monthly program has been devised to promote outstanding drivers in the Rotax Max Challenge. The new program – GoRotax.com Driver of the Month presented by eKartingNews.com – is based off a similar program the leading karting website offers each month, focused on the United States […]

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Champions Decided in Second Season of Texas ProKart Challenge

Second year of Superkarts! USA and United States Rotax Max Challenge regional program sees great numbers and even better racing

Dec 13, 2013
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The Texas ProKart Challenge – presented by 3G Kart Racing/Burger King/Fernelius Alvarez Attorneys/Dallas Karting Complex – ended its sophomore season the weekend of October 4-6 with the final two rounds contested in New Orleans at the astonishing NOLAMotorsportsPark. The 2013 season saw impressive growth from their inaugural season in 2012. US Rotax Max Challenge and […]

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So-Cal Rotax Challenge and MAXSpeed Group Create Rotax Trigger Program for Southern California Market

Free set of Mojo tires and cash rebate for new Rotaxians racing the inaugural So-Cal Rotax Challenge program

Dec 11, 2013
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The 2013 season was a very busy and successful year for the Rotax community in the United States. The many US Rotax Max Challenge programs throughout the country welcomed new and old faces to the program, all racing to be part of the US Rotax Grand Nationals held this past year in North Carolina. Many […]

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GoRotax.com Driver of the Month Presented by eKartingNews.com – October 2013 – Aidan Keel

Florida driver races his way to Invitational event at Rotax Grand Finals in NOLA

Nov 29, 2013
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Thanks to the new partnership between MAXSpeed Group and eKartingNews.com, a monthly program has been devised to promote outstanding drivers in the Rotax Max Challenge. The new program – GoRotax.com Driver of the Month presented by eKartingNews.com – is based off a similar program the leading karting website offers each month, focused on the United […]

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So-Cal Rotax Challenge Formed for 2014

Eight round series from March to October to serve as official United States Rotax Max Challenge program for Southern California

Nov 19, 2013
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Andy Seesemann was one of the early supporters of the Rotax Max Challenge here in the United States, jumping on-board some 15 years ago. The promoter of the Rotax Challenge of the Americas and owner of Full Throttle Karting continues to promote the brand and Rotax races throughout the continent. Previously, Seesemann coordinated the Southern […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Saturday Report

Correa becomes first American Rotax world champion - Wimsett and Askew help USA earn Nations Cup

Nov 17, 2013
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For complete coverage, visit the EKN Event Page and for a recap on the day’s action, visit the EKN Paddock Insider – including interviews with a number of the Team USA members. The 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals will go down as one of the most exciting events in North American karting history. A […]

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Paddock Insider: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Saturday

Championship Saturday here at NOLA as Rotax world champions to be decided

Nov 16, 2013
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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 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage, visit […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Friday Report

Kirkwood and Rudolph keep pole position heading into Championship Saturday

Nov 15, 2013
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For complete coverage, visit the EKN Event Page and for a recap on the day’s action, visit the EKN Paddock Insider – including interviews with a number of the Team USA members. It was decision day at the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, as Friday was the final day that all 72 drivers in each […]

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Paddock Insider: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Friday

Last day to determine top-34 competing on Championship Saturday in NOLA

Nov 15, 2013
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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 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage, visit […]

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EKN One-on-One: COTA’s Andy Seesemann

Constant improvement is the focus of growing Rotax winter series

Nov 14, 2013
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With all eyes of the global Rotax community on the Grand Finals at NOLA Motorsports Park, and so many racers tuning into our Trackside coverage here on eKartingNews.com, this is a perfect time for us to have a look at one of the Rotax programs that will highlight to so-called ‘off-season’ on North American karting.  […]

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Paddock Insider: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Thursday

First rounds of on-track battle set for the day as Team USA hopes to hold onto front of fields

Nov 14, 2013
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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 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage, visit […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Wednesday Report

Formal, Rudolph and Kirkwood score first ever pole positions for Team USA

Nov 13, 2013
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For complete coverage, visit the EKN Event Page and for a recap on the day’s action, visit the EKN Paddock Insider – including interviews with a number of the Team USA members. Wednesday was an historic day in American karting, as a trio of Team USA drivers stepped to the plate to score the country’s […]

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Paddock Insider: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Wednesday

Push to qualifying continues as second day on track begins drive to Championship Saturday

Nov 13, 2013
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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 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage, visit […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Tuesday Report

Team USA bags fast lap in three categories behind Formal, Rudolph and Askew

Nov 12, 2013
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For complete coverage, visit the EKN Event Page and for a recap on the day’s action, visit the EKN Paddock Insider – including interviews with a number of the Team USA members. It was a wild day at NOLAMotorsportsPark as the drivers made their first on-track appearances at this year’s Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals.  […]

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Paddock Insider: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Tuesday

First day karts hit the track to determine Rotax world champions

Nov 12, 2013
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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 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage, visit […]

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Paddock Insider: 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Monday

Kart raffle and build-up begins event for 288 drivers from over 60 countries

Nov 11, 2013
Written by David Cole | 2 Comment

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 2013 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. The information will not be seen anywhere else, including notes, interviews and photos. For complete coverage, visit […]

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EKN Trackside: 2013 Rotax Grand Finals – Preview

Record event hits United States soil for first time

Nov 09, 2013
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For complete coverage of the 2013 Rotax Grand Finals and Team USA, head to the EKN Event Page The prestigious Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals has been well over 365 days in the making, as a record number of drivers are traveling to the NOLAMotorsportsPark for the annual world championship. The New Orleans facility will […]

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