LeCont Tire Brand Gains Strength on United States West Coast

LeCont renews contracts with West Coast programs for 2019 season

Nov 13, 2018
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After renewing their multi-year agreement with the Formula Karting Championship (FKC) as the series’ official tire supplier, LeCont is little by little consolidating its quality and name in the American market. On the heels of signing their new partnership with FKC, LeCont also renewed their contract with the Northwest Gold Cup Series, the most traditional […]

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Behind the Laptop: Congratulations Rob Howden

Karting journalist celebrates 20th anniversary of HMG

Nov 13, 2018
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This week at the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals, racers from all around the world are set to converge on the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino for what is the largest karting event to date. No where around the globe will you find over 500 drivers vying to etch their name in history for the 22nd edition […]

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Nov 12, 2018
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27 of the main international distributors of Birel ART met for two days at the heart of the Italian company in Lissone for their now traditional annual meeting. A unique opportunity for meetings and exchanges, this seminar confirms the privileged place of Birel ART in 21st century karting. The main thrusts of the strategy concerning […]

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Rolison Performance Group Ready for SKUSA SuperNationals 22

International line-up of 27 talented racers set to take on Superkarts! USA’s headline event

Nov 12, 2018
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (November 12, 2018) – Industry leading race team Rolison Performance Group (RPG) has arrived in Las Vegas for the 22nd running of the biggest kart race in North America – the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals – and this year’s tent will be packed with talent. The operation is primed to wrap up an […]

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EKN Exclusive: Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 22 – Preview Series – KZ

International category rounds out divisions in Vegas

Nov 12, 2018
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eKartingNews.com, the Official Media Partner of Superkarts! USA, is proud to present our Preview Series for the SKUSA SuperNationals 22. Leading up to the on-track action of the 22nd edition of the marquee SKUSA event, EKN will preview each of the 10 categories that will compete on the temporary circuit located just outside the Rio […]

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Two Victories and Four Podiums for Birel ART North America at ROK the RIO

Drivers and dealers put BirelART and Ricciardo Kart chassis at the front of the field

Nov 12, 2018
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Taking place at the RIO All-Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, BirelART North America and their dealer network, comprised of twenty-seven competitors, took on the first annual ROK Cup USA ROK the RIO event this past weekend. Competing on the temporary circuit, the BirelART product line scored two main event victories, four podiums […]

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Nov 12, 2018
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The venues of the 5 rounds of the Italian ACI Karting 2010 Championship and of the other karting races valid for the Italian Cup, National Trophy and Italian Championship for Regional Teams have been decided. The ACI Sport Sporting Committee decided the location of the races of the Italian ACI Karting 2019 Championship, Italian Cup, […]

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Nov 12, 2018
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This year’s season of the German Kart Championship ended in Belgian Genk at the end of August. Now, the kart racing series presents the racing calendar for the 2019 season. This consists of five events again, spread out from April to October in Germany, Belgium and Italy. 2018 was an exciting year in the German […]

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Nov 12, 2018
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Becoming the best takes hard work and dedication. It’s no different in karting, needing to put in 100% for the opportunity to be at the top of the podium when it comes to main event time. No one is on the gas full throttle on and off the track for his drivers and team then […]

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Eight Drivers Ready for Speed Concepts Racing at SuperNationals 22

Two drivers to do double duty in the Junior ranks

Nov 12, 2018
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Heading back to Las Vegas for the second time in the past three weeks, Speed Concepts Racing will enter eight drivers in the annual Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) SuperNationals. While a pair of drivers will pull double duty competing in two classes over the weekend, all eight will hit the track this coming Wednesday at the […]

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Team Benik to House Fifteen Drivers for Las Vegas SuperNats

BENIK looking to cap off season with solid results at year’s biggest event

Nov 12, 2018
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Set to compete in the biggest event in North American karting, Team BENIK will bring fifteen drivers to the annual Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) SuperNationals at the RIO All-Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taking place November 14-18 and with drivers from around the world, BENIK will enter drivers in Micro Swift, Mini Swift, […]

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Nov 12, 2018
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The outcome of the races held today at the Settelaghi Kart in Castelletto di Branduzzo did not narrow down the list of possible winners of WSK Final Cup, despite this being the second of the three races in the calendar. Several surprising drivers crossed the chequered flag of the Finals as first in the four […]

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Nov 11, 2018
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eKartingNews.com, the Official Media Partner of Superkarts! USA, is proud to present our Preview Series for the SKUSA SuperNationals 22. Leading up to the on-track action of the 22nd edition of the marquee SKUSA event, EKN will preview each of the 10 categories that will compete on the temporary circuit located just outside the Rio […]

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Nov 10, 2018
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eKartingNews.com, the Official Media Partner of Superkarts! USA, is proud to present our Preview Series for the SKUSA SuperNationals 22. Leading up to the on-track action of the 22nd edition of the marquee SKUSA event, EKN will preview each of the 10 categories that will compete on the temporary circuit located just outside the Rio […]

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Superkarts! USA Announces 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees

Trackmagic founder Fausto Vitello and long-time SKUSA A-Team member Stan Bryniarski to be honored

Nov 10, 2018
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TEMECULA, CA (November 10, 2018) – For over 20 years, Superkarts! USA has been part of the sport of karting in the United States, and the organization formed its own Hall of Fame in 2016 to begin honoring those who have played key roles in its history. This year, SKUSA is proud to announce that […]

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EKN Exclusive: Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 22 – Preview Series – KA100 Senior

Senior level IAME 100cc category making inaugural start in Vegas

Nov 09, 2018
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eKartingNews.com, the Official Media Partner of Superkarts! USA, is proud to present our Preview Series for the SKUSA SuperNationals 22. Leading up to the on-track action of the 22nd edition of the marquee SKUSA event, EKN will preview each of the 10 categories that will compete on the temporary circuit located just outside the Rio […]

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Sebastian NG Scores Overall Mini Swift Grand National Title at GoPro

Win and runner-up finish in WKA Manufacturers Cup finale caps tremendous season

Nov 09, 2018
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Mini Swift racing is among the most hotly contested in American karting and 10-year-old Sebastian Ng from the Central American country of Panama has become one of the category’s frontrunners in his freshman year in the class. Ng joined his Nitro Kart team at the season-ending World Karting Association Manufacturer’s Cup Grand Nationals at GoPro […]

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Nov 09, 2018
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With continued support from Sanzaru Games, ROK Cup USA, Molecule and our other series sponsors, ROK Sonoma presented by Sanzaru is excited to announce the 2019 Race schedule. Working with Simraceway, ROK Cup USA and other karting sanctioning bodies we have been able produce a fantastic schedule. We will be presenting an eight-race series that […]

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Nov 09, 2018
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A fourteen driver strong lineup will return to Las Vegas for next weekend’s annual Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) SuperNationals. With drivers scattered amongst five different racing classes, the goal of race wins, podiums and the chance to be named the 2018 SuperNationals Champion is on the minds of everyone. Kicking off Wednesday, November 14th in the […]

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EKN Driver Rankings for 2018 Will Be Decided at SKUSA SuperNationals

#1 ranked drivers to receive new carbon helmets from Bell Racing USA

Nov 09, 2018
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For the 20th straight year, our editorial team has been keeping a running calculation of results from the sport’s major national and regional events to develop our ‘Driver Rankings’ program.  The system made its debut in the inaugural Shifter Kart Illustrated Magazine in 1998 and transitioned fully to eKartingNews.com in 2006 when SKI ended its […]

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