Sep 14, 2022

As the calendar flips through the middle of September, there are less than four months until the annual World Karting Association (WKA) Daytona Kartweek. While finishing touches are being put on all programs for the December 27-30 event, reserved number and sponsor garage requests are set to open tomorrow, September 15. “We always look forward […]

Sep 08, 2022

With the second event of the renewed WKA Gold Cup series set for this weekend, series officials are pleased to announce tentative 2023 Gold Cup dates and a new format that will see North and South regions along with a Grand Nationals North/South Shootout. “This is a totally different kind of program for 2023,” explains […]

Aug 26, 2022

For the first time ever, the annual World Karting Association (WKA) Tech Manual is set to go digital. A group decision made by WKA Staff and Trustees, the new 2023 rule book will be housed online. This new platform will be a password protected access system and provide huge benefits to WKA advertisers. Printing nearly […]

Aug 18, 2022

The World Karting Association held its first ever national race at the new Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati August 12-14 with the Vega Tire Manufacturers Cup presented by Summit Racing Equipment coming to southwest Ohio for the series’ annual Grand National. Ten divisions competed at MCC’s national circuit, a 0.95-mile 16-turn course that kept drivers […]

Aug 08, 2022

Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati is set to host the Summit Racing Manufacturers Cup Grand Nationals next weekend, August 12-14. Crowning Grand National Champions and awarding prize money and gift cards, it is sure to be an exciting event to close the 2022 Manufacturers Cup season. “WKA will run separate race days on both Saturday […]

Jul 06, 2022

It is that time of the year again, time for the World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturers Cup Grand Nationals. Taking place at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati, teams and competitors will take on the Batavia, Ohio facility in their quest to garner WKA Grand National trophies and a spot in the history books. “Next […]

Jul 05, 2022

The World Karting Association reintroduced its once widely popular Vega Tire Gold Cup Series presented by Summit Racing Equipment for 4-cycle sprint June 24-26 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where the North Carolina-based organization and its partners awarded racers with a fine prize package including $1,650 in cash, $1,200 in Summit Racing gift cards and another […]

Jun 27, 2022

Halfway through the 2022 race season and the World Karting Association (WKA) staff is hard at working building a bigger and better program for the WKA Speedway Dirt program. The first change will be seen at the WKA Kartweek in Daytona. The WKA Speedway Dirt program will be expanded to three days of racing starting […]

Jun 15, 2022

With the already announced prize money for overall winners in all classes, the Friday Night Money races, Ground Shaker Shootout, and the Kart Lounge Sponsored 206 Knockout, the World Karting Association (WKA) Gold Cup is continuing to gain traction as they race towards their first event of 2022. Always for the karter, WKA has made amendments […]

Jun 08, 2022

A special 206 Senior Shootout presented by Kart Lounge will kick off competition at the upcoming return of the WKA Gold Cup Series set for June 24-26 at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s 0.6-mile kart track. The first contest of the weekend will be a unique elimination-style race taking place after the conclusion of Friday practice. The […]

May 26, 2022

Less than a month away, the World Karting Association (WKA) Gold Cup will make its much-anticipated return to the WKA family. After a several year hiatus, series officials are putting the finishing touches on what is set to be an outstanding rebirth of the Gold Cup program. With all classes having the opportunity to win […]

May 19, 2022

The World Karting Association’s Vega Tire Manufacturers Cup Series presented by Summit Racing Equipment traveled to New Castle Motorsports Park this past weekend for rounds 5 and 6 of the 2022 2-cycle and 4-cycle sprint series at the famed Mark Dismore-family owned karting facility in east-central Indiana. Ninety-two entries among 11 divisions raced each day […]

May 03, 2022

Over $3000 in cash is up for grabs along with big time bragging rights as all three Ignite classes fire off for 60 minutes of drafting and dicing at the Midwest’s biggest track, New Castle Motorsports Park, on May 14th. This one-hour, single-driver endurance race will include RLV Ignite Junior, Briggs & Stratton Racing Ignite […]

Mar 09, 2022

If you look back at the last seven years, the Margay Ignite Karting program is one of the biggest success stories in American karting. Launched in 2015 with the goal of providing a low-cost spec American-made racing package that lowered the barrier of entry for newcomers, Margay’s Ignite program has expanded to a series of […]

Jan 24, 2022

After stepping back from the historic World Karting Association (WKA) Gold Cup Series many years ago, the national level karting organization is launching a new four-cycle program and making a comeback to a 206 only effort in 2022. With the new series name yet to be decided, the karting community will have a chance to […]

Jan 18, 2022

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 […]

Jan 11, 2022

Kart racing is a fun and thrilling motorsport. Taking part in racing leagues and performing at the top level takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Karting is also a family sport and for many racers KartWeek takes their family to the mecca of all racing, Daytona International Speedway.  With this year being the […]

Jan 04, 2022

The annual pilgrimage to Florida for the World Karting Association Daytona KartWeek was held during December 28-30 at the Daytona International Speedway. Karters from all over gather to the unique event that welcomes three disciplines of the sport all at one location. The Speedway Dirt Series competes on the Daytona Flat Track for two days, […]

Dec 28, 2021

The World Karting Association, which is holding Daytona KartWeek at Daytona International Speedway this week, honored its all-time Daytona winner inside the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) on Monday. WKA President Kevin Williams presented Randy Fulks with a “Mr. Daytona” trophy, which will be on display with the kart in the museum through […]

Dec 06, 2021

With the 2022 World Karting Association (WKA) season on the horizon, series officials are pleased to confirm the Road Racing Championship dates. Set to commence at the annual WKA Daytona Kartweek in late December, the schedule will see stops at Roebling Road, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, and the Pittsburgh International Race Complex. Dubbed the […]