Jul 31, 2019

In our continuing effort to highlight the many outstanding performances by drivers around the country, eKartingNews.com is proud to offer up our ‘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 […]

Jul 30, 2019

In an annual tradition, WKA, K.A.R.T. and CES once again invite Road Racers to Heartland Park, Topeka, Kansas, for Round 5 of the Vega Tires Road Racing National Series, August 16-18. As the 2019 racing season winds down, championship point battles heat up and start to determine the title fights in all classes.  Don’t miss […]

Jul 30, 2019

With the midpoint of the 2019 in the rear view mirror, officials of the Route 66 Sprint Series have come to the realization that the once vibrant Yamaha classes are no longer viable for the series.  To that end, they have been removed from the competition roster from this point forward. The new vacancy in […]

Jul 28, 2019

The United States Pro Kart Series presented by MG Tires wrote the final chapter on its 2019 season with Championship Sunday contested at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The Hoosier Grand Prix wrapped up in New Castle, Indiana, with the sixth and final round of the season deciding the seven IAME championships. After an intense […]

Jul 27, 2019

The 2019 United States Pro Kart Series presented by MG Tires hosted Round Five of the championship chase on Saturday at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The opening day of racing for the Hoosier Grand Prix was intense, with the highest entry mark for an event in the seven year history of the series. Perfect […]

Jul 27, 2019

It was a dominating weekend for the Birel ART product line at the Rotax Canadian Open this past weekend as the popular karting brand racked up an astonishing seven wins and nineteen podiums at the Jim Russell Academy facility in Mont-Tremblant. Dubbed the ‘Red Army,’ Birel ART drivers were out in full force and led […]

Jul 27, 2019

After last year’s Italian success, the 9th edition of the Sodi World Finals was again held in Italy on the Lignano circuit near Venice from 11th to 13th July 2019. The weather was not always good, but in the end the few showers helped increase the value of the results. The three days of intensive […]

Jul 27, 2019

The FIA Karting European Championship ends in the best way for the Kosmic Kart, celebrating the European title conquered by Marcus Amand in the last stage run in Le Mans, France. For the French driver, after the victory in Genk and a second place in Kristianstad, the sixth place in the finali is enough to be successful […]

Jul 27, 2019

The Tony Kart Racing Team drivers express themselves at best on the track in Le Mans during the last round of the OK and OKJ European Championship, always fighting for the very first positions. The fourth and decisive round of the OK and OKJ FIA Karting European Championship came to an end on the circuit in […]

Jul 25, 2019

With a strategic aim to grow and re-energize the sport of karting, J3 Competition the owner of Stars & Stripes promotions is excited to announce its latest corporate partners; CAPRI Tools and Unipro ApS.  CAPRI Tools who are relatively new to the hand-tools marketspace is already making a significant mark with its full range of […]

Jul 25, 2019

Earlier this year, the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom announced plans to allow the 175cc SSE shifter engine to run in King of the Streets, Open shifter and Masters shifter classes. RIGP agreed at that time to review the engine’s performance at other races and make weight adjustments if needed. Today, the […]

Jul 25, 2019

Traveling to the Midwest and the New Castle Motorsports Park, Speed Concepts Racing will spend the next several weeks close to the motorsports capital of the world, Indianapolis, Indiana. Taking on the United States Pro Kart Series (USPKS) this coming weekend, seven drivers will be looking to start their Midwest adventure off with wins and […]

Jul 25, 2019

Selected by tender to supply tyres to the drivers in the OK category of the 2019 FIA Karting European Championship, the manufacturer LeCont perfectly fulfilled the mission that the CIK-FIA entrusted them with. Throughout the four Grand Prix Kart races in France (twice), in Belgium and Sweden, sporting fairness has prevailed. The very high standard […]

Jul 24, 2019

The 2019 United States Pro Kart Series presented by MG Tires concludes this weekend at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The Hoosier Grand Prix is set for the New Castle, Indiana facility with the final two rounds of the six-round championship program to be contested around the 1-mile circuit. Entry numbers reached a new series […]

Jul 24, 2019

The So Cal Oval Karters Club will stage the Tyler Hoffman Memorial Race this Saturday night, July 27, at SoCal Fair Motorcycle Speedway on the SoCal Fair and Event Center in Perris.  Gates will open at 2:00 P.M., practice will start at 5:00 and the first race will begin at 6:30.  Admission is $10.00 The race honors […]

Jul 24, 2019

After a successful Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) SpringNationals and several regional karting events across North America in the past few weeks, Team BENIK is headed to the Midwest. Set to take on the final round of the 2019 United States Pro Kart Series (USPKS) this weekend, three BENIK branded drivers will do battle at the ultra-fast […]

Jul 24, 2019

With ample interest, the Rotax Stars & Stripes Open event has added the  popular local option Briggs & Stratton  206 Senior category to the event.  The category will start on Saturday afternoon, August 3 with two practice sessions and the conclusion of the day being qualifying.  On Sunday August 4 the category will enjoy a warm-up […]

Jul 24, 2019

It is a seven driver lineup for Team Supertune and Tony Kart this coming weekend at the third and final round of the 2019 United States Pro Kart Series (USPKS). Taking place at the New Castle Motorsports facility only a short 45-minute drive from their shop, the multi-time championship winning program will be looking for […]

Jul 24, 2019

The 2019 European season ended in France on the Le Mans circuit with a very successful performance from the official Parolin Racing Kart team and its #1 driver Gabriele Mini’ in OK, while James Wharton secured a very convincing top five in OK-Junior. Race after race, Parolin affirms its advantageous position among the best thanks […]

Jul 23, 2019

WKA needs to create a cover for the 2020 Tech Manual and would like your help! This year, WKA is offering an exciting Daytona KartWeek Prize Package for the winning designer of the newest Tech Manual cover.  The details of the Daytona KartWeek Prize Package are as follows; Daytona Entry, (regardless of number of classes), […]