SuperNationals 22 Track Layout Confirmed by Superkarts! USA
New circuit design unveiled for organization’s return to the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
TEMECULA, CA (October 31, 2018) – The unofficial theme of the 22nd edition of the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals is that of ‘returning home’. Nine previous editions of the race have been run at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, including the breakout 2002 event which brought the SuperNationals into the city from its former permanent […]
Read Full StoryIt has been an amazing 2018 season for the Nitro Kart brand. In just two years, the chassis has become the leading brand for the Cadet age group, gaining major wins and championships since launching in 2017. The man behind its birth is Nick Tucker. A SKUSA Pro Tour champion and motorsport industry member has […]
Read Full StoryThe conclusion of the FIA Karting European Championship – Superkart was held on the Bugatti circuit of Le Mans on 27th and 28th October 2018. It was consistent with the predictions and lively between the protagonists with the highest entry of the year (29 Drivers), while a few dropouts were missed. In the Sarthe, the […]
Read Full StoryEvent Preview: ROK The RIO 2018
Rok Cup USA set to host inaugural event in Las Vegas
The 2018 season has been a year of growth for the Rok Cup USA program. Beginning with the transition of the famed Florida Winter Tour and Challenge of the Americas programs that saw each program move solely to the Vortex engine platform and Bridgestone tires, Rok Cup USA continued its expansion as more regional programs […]
Read Full StorySupertune and Tony Kart Head to ROK the RIO in Las Vegas
Strong core of drivers look for top step of the podium in Vortex ROK competition
With their debut as a team back in August, Supertune and their elite brand of Tony Kart are heading west to Las Vegas. Taking part in this weekend’s ROK Cup Promotions ROK the RIO event at the RIO All-Suites Hotel and Casino, a five driver international team is in place to fight for their chance […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2018 WKA Manufacturers Cup Series – Grand Nationals Sunday Report
Bertagnoli wins thriller while Hunt stamps championship with victory
The final day of action at the 2018 WKA Manufacturers Cup Series came to a close on Sunday. Clear skies provided a warmer day despite some wind early on that temperatures cold at the GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina. The 10 categories competing on the weekend battled for 10 more WKA Eagle trophies to […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2018 WKA Manufacturers Cup Series – Grand Nationals Saturday Report
Veterans Jarsocrak and Giessen win Eagle trophies while Weinberg doubles up
The 2018 WKA Manufacturers Cup Series Grand Nationals has already become a memorable one. Following heavy rain all day Friday during practice that saw only a handful take to the GoPro Motorplex track in Mooresville, North Carolina, Saturday was a full day of action with qualifying, two rounds of heat races and the main event. […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2018 WKA Manufacturers Cup Series – Grand Nationals Preview
WKA Eagle trophy on the line this weekend as 2018 season closes for organization
One of the most coveted trophies in United States karting is the WKA Eagle. Competitors are gearing up for a chance to battle for them this weekend as the World Karting Association Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series is set to host the 2018 Grand Nationals – presented by Top Kart USA. The popular GoPro Motorplex in […]
Read Full StoryThe 2018 Karting season is progressing very positively for Alex Powell. The young Jamaican driver continues to increase his level of performance race after race, with the invaluable support of the Energy Corse team. Racing in 60 Mini on the circuit of Lonato, Powell successfully started the WSK Final Cup, a very competitive international series […]
Read Full StoryMaking a big splash in the karting market, WR Motorsports is pleased to announce the Alfano A6 Data Acquisition System. In stock and available to ship, the A6 is a state-of-the-art data logger that provides the user with an easy to use platform and some of the most precise GPS data available. “The new A6 […]
Read Full StorySpeed Concepts Racing Heads West to ROK the RIO
Five driver squad scattered amongst the Mini and Junior ranks
As the 2018 karting season nears the end, Speed Concepts Racing is still on the gas as they head to Las Vegas, Nevada. Taking part in next week’s ROK Cup Promotions ROK the RIO event, the Florida based squad will make the cross country trek with a five driver lineup scattered amongst the Mini ROK […]
Read Full StoryContested over three rounds, the WSK Final Cup started at Lonato from 19th to 21st October. The Birel ART Racing team raced at this important international event with professionalism and competitiveness, allowing Luigi Coluccio to mount the OK podium once again. As he was able to at the World Championship a month earlier, the young […]
Read Full StoryCup Karts North America Grand Nationals II Nears 200 Drivers
Second annual event at New Castle Motorsports Park brings grassroots racers together
The weekend of September 28-30 hosted the second annual Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals, held at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The New Castle, Indiana facility welcomed drivers from all across North America, including Canada, from as far as Oregon and as far south as Florida. A solid seven classes welcomed nearly 200 drivers […]
Read Full StoryOn the South Garda Karting in Lonato, Simo Puhakka and Marco Ardigò in KZ2 and Nikita Bedrin in OKJ made the Tony Kart Racing Team’s colors shine The curtain falls on the first round (of three) of the WSK Final Cup, a series promoted by WSK Promotion, which during the weekend of October 18th-21st organized […]
Read Full StoryParolin’s new strategy for young drivers continues to bear fruit. During the first round of the WSK Final Cup at Lonato, the influence of the Italian brand in 60 Mini was impressive. Quality and performance were in evidence, as demonstrated by Brando Badoer’s excellent progress at the forefront of 60 Mini and Matheus Morgatto’s debut […]
Read Full StoryEarly last week there was a little concern about what the weather over Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, SC would be Saturday and its effect on the scheduled third annual AKRA American Sprint Cup Championship Grand Nationals presented by VEGA Tires, planned for last weekend. Despite dreary weather predictions, participants came from as far away […]
Read Full StoryIn recent weeks, the drivers in Energy Corse colours have mounted podiums in the biggest international events. In mid-October, Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Alex Powell scored a spectacular double at the Rok Cup International Final in the Mini category, with 143 entries! A week later, again at Lonato, Powell climbed on the highest step of […]
Read Full StoryFormal Joins IPK North America and Leading Edge Motorsports
Formal will fight for wins in Las Vegas
October 23, 2018 – Setting themselves up for podiums, race wins and championships at the 2018 ROK Cup Promotions ROK the RIO, Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) SuperNationals and onwards into 2019, IPK North America and Leading Edge Motorsports are pleased to announce Daniel Formal to their growing program. Joining the team effective immediately, Formal will pilot […]
Read Full StoryMulti-Time Karting Champion Tyler Gonzalez Joins Team BENIK
Gonzalez returns to Las Vegas where he has had much success
Ft. Lauderdale, FL – October 24, 2018 – In what could be the biggest surprise heading into the last two months of 2018, Team BENIK is pleased to announce Tyler Gonzalez as their newest driver. Set to debut with Team BENIK at the ROK Cup Promotions ROK the RIO event October 31-November 3, the multi-time […]
Read Full StoryDan Wheldon Ambassador Award Presented by Bell Racing USA Set to Be Awarded at SKUSA SuperNationals
Announcement to be made during SuperSunday opening ceremonies
The Dan Wheldon Ambassador Award Presented by Bell Racing USA will be awarded at this year’s Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) SuperNationals. With the event taking place November 14 – 18 at the RIO All Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, this year’s winner will be announced during SuperSunday opening ceremonies. While the past eligibility […]
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