Dec 31, 2013
Written by David Cole | 1 Comment

On December 30, Superkarts! USA released a technical bulletin on their website, announcing a few changes and reviews for the 2014 season. Among the biggest change is the removal of the Motori 7 and Rotax engines from the list, making the Parilla Leopard and the Vortex Rok TT engine the only legal powerplants. The statement […]

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Dec 30, 2013
Written by Tony LaPorta | No Comments

The winners of the 2013 season at the WSK Gala prize-giving ceremony The celebrations for the winner of the karting series promoted by WSK Promotion are nearly ready. The setting for the last event of the season is – for the first time – the Adria International Raceway. The facility will host the WSK Gran […]

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K1 RaceGear is one of the top manufacturers of motorsports safety gear for karting and auto racing. Join the dynamic team in a business that has grown every year over the past 10 years. We are currently searching for a full time Sales Representative to work out of our Carlsbad location. The Sales Representative (SR) […]

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The Academy will be looking to run these camps in line with the school holidays and the Canadian karting series such as the Coupe Du Quebec and the ECKC. This will allow drivers as much opportunity to attend the camps without having to miss any time off of school or affecting their racing schedules. As […]

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JHM Signs Bransten Peavler for 2014

Indiana teenager aims high for upcoming season

Written by Tony LaPorta | No Comments

Jim Howe Motorsports (Columbus, IN) announces the signing of Bransten Peavler, 14, to drive the team’s #62 Birel kart for the 2014 season with a tentative schedule of 17 races in the Junior Supercan class. Peavler is the son of Charlie and Alisha Peavler of Alexandria (IN) and a freshman at Alexandria – Monroe High […]

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Monterey Bay Karters is please to announce that registration is now open for the Third Annual Syd White Memorial 4 Cycle Enduro.  This 4 hour enduro event is set for February 15th and 16th at the Monterey Bay Karters facility in Marina, CA. The Enduro in previous years has drawn karters from as far away […]

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California ProKart Challenge Primes for Best Season Yet

2014 schedule confirmed with exciting venues, big value and lucrative benefits

Dec 27, 2013
Written by Rob Howden | No Comments

With a renewed focus on program improvement, the Superkarts! USA staff is now back in the office following its post-SuperNationals ‘recharge’, ready to put the final touches on the 2014 season. The schedule for their California ProKart Challenge series has been finalized, and the details for the fifth edition of the national SKUSA Pro Tour […]

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Just a quick note to remind you that the price of entry for Lone Star Grand Prix 2014 goes up again on 12.31.13 at midnight.  The price to purchase tires from LSGP also goes up from $212 to $217 per set. You are required to purchase 1 set of MG FZ tires from LSGP but […]

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Last season we seen many racers and teams representing their respective chassis with everything they had. We felt it was time to create a fun and exciting way to reward that team spirit. As well as build a fantastic working relationship between constructors and drivers to compete together for one prestigious award. Some of you […]

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After more than a month of waiting GoRotax powered by MaxSpeed Group announced last week that a protest and appeals process had been resolved and Chicago’s David Malukas is officially the winner of Mini MAX at the Rotax Mini Micro Invitational November 13-16 at NOLA Motorsports Park in New Orleans. The prestigious Invitational event for […]

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Dec 27, 2013
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Discounted online registration for the 2014 FWT Formula Kart and Rotax Max Challenge Homestead events closes on Friday January 3. This is the last chance to take advantage of the $100 savings for registering for all three event weekends at once. Six-months-same-as-cash financing available. No fees. No interest. Six equal payments. You can see the […]

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Dec 27, 2013
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For the seventh consecutive year and 11th time in the last 12 years the WKA Mazda / Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series will kick off its new season December 27-30 at the Daytona International Speedway Sprint Track, a 0.7-mile course located inside turns three and four of the DIS superspeedway. The Man Cup Series – back […]

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Road Race Championships Ready to Roll at Daytona

Karters hit the highbanks for WKA KartWeek

Dec 26, 2013
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Viewed by many karting veterans as WKA’s most historic event, the Road Race Championships for the VEGA / TS Racing National Road Racing Series will kick off the 2014 WKA enduro series December 27-30 on the high banks of the 3.56-mile Daytona International Speedway road course in Daytona Beach, Florida. Enduro-style kart racers from across […]

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Merry Christmas!!

Happy Holidays from everyone at eKartingNews.com

Dec 25, 2013
Written by Rob Howden | No Comments

Merry Christmas, Everyone! With the holiday season upon us, I’d like to take this opportunity to extend our best wishes to you and yours on behalf of the EKN family.   It is our hope that you are all able to spend time with friends and family, enjoying the warmth and spirit of Christmas, with anticipation […]

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SKUSA Releases SuperNationals XVII Highlight Video

Amazing images captured from the grueling days in rain and cold from Las Vegas

Dec 23, 2013
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The following video has just been released from Superkarts! USA highlighting the sights and sounds of the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals XVII from the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The November 20-24 event witnessed over 600 drivers in attendance, battling tough competition and some of the worst weather conditions the area and the […]

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New Vision and Structure For Great Lakes Sprint Series In 2014

Track owners and operators unite to bring prestige back to Midwest program

Written by Tony LaPorta | No Comments

With the goal to support the Great Lakes region of karting, track owners and operators have united to bring a revamped series for 2014. Dubbed the Great Lakes Sprint Series (GLSS) presented by Bridgestone, the program will have a new vision and structure in 2014 as they look to restore the prestige of karting in […]

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Pserra Racing Rescinds Rights as Rotax Max Service Center

Canadian karting operation to no longer offer Rotax sales and service

Written by Tony LaPorta | No Comments

Effectively immediately, Pserra Racing of Unionville, Ontario will no longer offer Rotax sales and service. Rescinding their rights as a Certified Rotax Max Service Center, as well as sealing rights, Pserra Racing has made the decision to no longer support the Rotax Max engine program despite their years of service. Pserra Racing will announce a […]

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EKN Constructors Championship – 2013 Final Standings

Tony Kart secures third straight title, CRG and Top Kart cap off top-three

Dec 23, 2013
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The 2013 season has now been completed, and therefore, so has this year’s eKartingNews.com Constructors Championship. Held in November, the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals XVII was the last event to be included in this year’s EKN CC calculations. A total of 23 events were selected on the season to take part in the EKN CC program, […]

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Daniel Formal Signs Deal with PSL Karting/CRG as Official Factory Driver for 2014

Four-time US Rotax National Champion set to contest KZ and DD2

Dec 20, 2013
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PSL Karting of Trois-Rivieres, Quebec is pleased to announce the signing of four-time United States Rotax National Champion Daniel Formal. Set to contest with Team PSL Karting in the DD2 category in all US and Canadian events, Formal will also head to Europe in 2014 as an Official CRG Factory driver. Formal will serve as […]

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Nicholas Brueckner Finishes Third at SKUSA SuperNationals XVII

Young Texan outlasts the rain and cold on his way to a podium

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There is no better way to end a racing season, then finishing the year on the podium. That was the feeling TaG Cadet driver Nicholas Brueckner and his family shared as Nick’s name was called to stand on the podium Sunday evening after the 17th annual Superkarts! USA SuperNationals at the Rio All Suites Hotel […]

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