EKN Trackside: 2019 WKA Manufacturers Cup Series – GoPro Sunday Report

Lemke doubles up as Venberg claims first career victory

Mar 31, 2019
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The final day of action for the World Karting Association Manufacturers Cup Series BBS Race Engine Development Nationals completed at the GoPro Motorplex on Sunday. The Mooresville, North Carolina facility was dampened with rain in the early hours, and lasted until qualifying for Round Four was completed. By the time main events began, the sun […]

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EKN Trackside – 2019 Texas ProKart Challenge – Denton Saturday Report

SKUSA regional program kicks off new season at North Texas Kartways

Mar 31, 2019
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Cool temperatures, overcast skies and high winds tested everyone in the Texas ProKart Challenge paddock at North Texas Kartway for the series’ opening round on Saturday. That said, the conditions were the same for everyone, setting the stage for some incredibly good racing. The TPKC fields are a little light this weekend, most likely due […]

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EKN Trackside: 2019 WKA Manufacturers Cup Series – GoPro Saturday Report

Lemke returns Merlin back to top step of podium as Lyda grabs first for Nitro Kart

Mar 30, 2019
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The third round of the WKA Manufacturers Cup Series program completed Saturday at the GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina. The premier facility of North America welcomed the competitors in the eight categories for the series to the first of two rounds of racing of the BBS Nationals, with sunny skies greeting the racers all […]

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Mad Old Nut Racing Signs Jake French for Remainder of 2019 Season

Official racing team of Croc Promotions USA continues to strengthen program

Mar 30, 2019
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Mad Old Nut Racing – the competition component of Croc Promotions USA – is thrilled to announce that the team has come to an agreement with former Superkarts! USA Pro Tour S1 Pro Stock Honda champion Jake French to compete with the squad for the remainder of the 2019 season. The 22-year-old Texan will begin […]

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EKN Trackside: 2019 WKA Manufacturers Cup Series – GoPro Preview

BBS Race Engine Development Nationals set to host Round Three and Four

Mar 28, 2019
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It has been 88 days since the 2018 WKA Daytona KartWeek completed back in December, kicking off the 2019 WKA Manufacturers Cup Series program. The first three months of 2019 have been non stop for the sport, but for many, it has been a long wait to return trackside. The wait is no more as […]

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Mar 28, 2019
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As we eagerly await the start of the 2019 race season it is time to reflect on the 2018 race year. It saw the beginning of a unique partnership between BRP-Rotax and the Edmonton and District Kart Racing Association (EDKRA).  The result was the first racetrack in North America to be branded Rotax Mojo Raceway. […]

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Mar 28, 2019
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After three years of developing the FIA Karting Endurance Championship, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest has looked for other categories to compete in the 2019 24 Hours Karting to increase the appeal of the classic Grand Prix at Le Mans for all endurance enthusiasts. The victory of the Sodikart factory in 2018 has definitively established […]

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Matt Winfrey Joins Leading Edge Motorsports for ROK Sonoma

Winfrey will focus on ROK programs with Lodi, California based team

Mar 28, 2019
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Graduating from the karting ranks to Legend Cars, veteran racer Matt Winfrey is back to compete in the grassroots of motorsports. Inking a deal to pilot a Praga Racing Chassis with Leading Edge Motorsports and IPK North America, Winfrey will be in competition this weekend as he aims for the top step of the podium […]

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Mar 28, 2019
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Coming off a record setting ending to the 21st edition of the historic Florida Winter Tour, ROK Cup Promotions is looking forward to kicking off the summer with their ROK Fest program starting with the Biloxi ROK Fest. Officials are considering the addition of Briggs & Stratton 206 classes to the event in Biloxi, Mississippi, […]

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2018 Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Standings Profile – Austin Smith

Badger Kart Club Junior driver earns championship in first full season

Mar 27, 2019
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The 2018 season marked the fourth year of the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Presented by RLV. The purpose of the effort is to promote the grassroots Briggs 206 program across North America, providing racers with the opportunity to match up against other drivers from across the United States and Canada. Through the support […]

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Mar 27, 2019
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The 2019 AKRA Premier Road Race Series kicks into high gear on May 17-19 at the newly Repaved Nelson Ledges facility. This long awaited return to full fields of Road Racing will be Hosted by The Dart Kart club at this centrally located facility for many of our racers in the northeast. This three day […]

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Mar 27, 2019
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In Sarno, the last event of the WSK Super Master Series confirmed the high level of performance of several drivers of the Birel ART Racing Team. Kremers’ 4th place overall in the KZ2 series allowed him to calmly contemplate the rest of the international season, while the potential was there in OK with Coluccio and […]

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Mar 27, 2019
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Despite a few unlucky events, the drivers of the Kosmic Racing Department end the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno with good prospects for the rest of the season After a round off, Axel Bengtsson and Paul Evrard return to the KZ2 category. The two drivers, after prudent qualifying, try to push with more determination in the heats. Evrard, […]

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Mar 27, 2019
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Our racing team is aiming at the final victory in the last round of WSK Super Master Serieson the circuit in Sarno, where the Tony Kart 401R powered by Vortex is the absolute protagonist for the whole weekend in the KZ2 class. Especially with Marco Ardigò, second in qualifying, winner of 2 heats (besides a second […]

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Mar 27, 2019
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Coming back to 6th in the Final on the fast and ruthless karting circuit of Sarno, Alex Powell secured a magnificent 3rd position in the overall WSK Super Master Series ranking in the 60 Mini category. In 2019, the standard of this international competition was extremely high, with no less than 137 drivers ranked! Driving […]

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A Podium and A Championship Concludes Winter Karting Season for Speed Concepts Racing

Tony Kart program claims second championship in as many months

Mar 27, 2019
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Always pushing for success and improvement, Speed Concepts Racing and their Tony Kart branded drivers obtained both this past weekend at the final round of the ROK Cup USA Florida Winter Tour. After multiple heat race wins and a pole position, the elite karting program ended their weekend with one podium, four top-ten results and […]

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Mar 27, 2019
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The first international championship of the year, the WSK Super Master Series, ended at Sarno with a superb victory for Rashid Al Dhaheri in 60 Mini, which also enabled Parolin to win the general classification. Although not a surprise considering the performance level of the Parolin chassis, this result is a pleasant reward for the […]

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Morning Coffee: Dual Weekend Double Double

Schedule conflicts will send EKN staff to four races over two weekends

Mar 27, 2019
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Every year, as the new racing schedules start landing in our email inboxes at EKN, David Cole and I begin assembling both our personal travel schedules and our plans for the coming year’s EKN Trackside Live Tour. More than any other season, this year’s schedule was hit with date conflicts, which we knew would make […]

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Mar 26, 2019
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Now entering its eighth season, the Superkarts! USA Texas ProKart Challenge opens up this weekend at the North Texas Karters facility in Denton, Texas. The Lone Star State continues to produce top-level karters year after year, thanks in part to the Texas PKC. It has been a busy off season for P1 Promotions – Mark […]

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2018 Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Standings Profile – Jamie Bradford

Tennessee Karting Association champion shows karting is growing in Volunteer state

Mar 26, 2019
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The 2018 season marked the fourth year of the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Presented by RLV. The purpose of the effort is to promote the grassroots Briggs 206 program across North America, providing racers with the opportunity to match up against other drivers from across the United States and Canada. Through the support […]

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