Dec 27, 2019

The 2020 drivers line-up will be presented in January together with the racing programmes, that will include the participation to all the FIA events and the main international meetings The new year will bring important changes to the CRG Racing Team, some are expected as for the KZ category, after Paolo De Conto’s retirement from […]

Dec 27, 2019

It was in 1974 that karts first hit the Daytona International Speedway with the World Karting Association making its inaugural trip to the Florida highbanks. 2019 marks the 45th anniversary of that event, with the WKA Daytona KartWeek taking place at the famed Daytona Beach, Florida facility on December 27-30. Hundreds of karters from all […]

Dec 26, 2019

This month is very significant one for me, for the sport, and for the world. It is December 2019, and we all are embarking on the third decade of the 21st century. Social media has been busy over the last two months reflecting on the past decade (2009-2019), both personally and how extremely different the […]

Dec 26, 2019

December 26, 2019 – Continuing to roll out their 2020 prize package, the World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturers Cup staff has confirmed their Mid-Season Shootout prize package for Vortex ROK competitors. With ROK Cup Superfinal invites and 2021 Florida Winter Tour entry packages on the docket, ROK Cup USA will also award complete engine packages […]

Dec 26, 2019

The EKN Trackside Live program visits multiple events throughout the karting season. Leading up to major events on the calendar, EKN is happy to launch a new show as part of the EKN Radio Network. The EKN OutLap is a preview podcast show, geared at providing you the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles […]

Dec 25, 2019

Karting is all about family, and so are the holidays! The staff at EKN would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. May you all find the karting gear you are wished for under the tree, and maybe some EKN swag! The 2019 season saw non-stop action at the national, […]

Dec 23, 2019

From victory at the Winter Cup at the beginning of the season to successes in the WSK throughout the year, including a new European Championship, the Energy Corse brand and its official team completed a series of victorious meetings at the international level in 2019. All these trophies won by the drivers in the Energy […]

Dec 23, 2019

Entering the final event of the 2019 racing season just over one month ago, it was time for Birel ART North America to show their appreciation to their strong dealer network. Inviting all participating dealers to a dinner during the Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) SuperNationals, the leader of the Red Army took the floor and handed […]

Dec 23, 2019

Looking for that next level in karting look no further as the State Championship offers just that. Multiple tracks with different layouts offer up a challenging program that will test any new and experienced racer. Eleven races between two race tracks offering four different track configurations will set up for a perfect learning and competition program. […]

Dec 23, 2019

The California ROK Championship, launched in 2019, has become an outlet for ROK Cup USA drivers to enjoy a regional traveling series within the ‘Golden State’. As numbers increase across the state and throughout North America under the ROK Cup USA banner, the 2020 California ROK Championship program is expecting growth for the new season. […]

Dec 23, 2019

After two seasons away, Chinese Karting Champion and perennial frontrunner Frankie Mossman is set to return to Nash Motorsportz in 2020. Returning to the team that aided him in countless race wins and podium results in the cadet karting ranks, Mossman is looking to regain that success, this time in the stout junior fields of […]

Dec 21, 2019

Everything is ready now, in view of the 2020 season, for the debut of the structure by OTK Kart Group: the Exprit Racing Team, taking the Exprit chassis officially onto the track in the CIK-FIA and WSK competitions led by the World Champion Patrik Hajek. A great adventure is ready to start in the 2020 […]

Dec 21, 2019

Competing with Supertune in the final few event weekends of the 2019 season, French pilot and six-year-old Alessandro Truchot is set to continue with the Indiana based squad. With a jam-packed schedule in 2020, Truchot will take part in all Supertune event weekends as he aims towards the front of the field with both Vortex […]

Dec 20, 2019

Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, an Orlando-based entertainment facility will bring high-speed electric super karts, bowling, VR gaming, arcade games, a ropes course, unique dining, legendary event space and much more to The Colony when it opens on March 3, 2020. The entertainment and gaming center is located adjacent to Nebraska Furniture Mart in Warren […]

Dec 20, 2019

In a continued effort to highlight the many outstanding performances by drivers around the country, eKartingNews.com is proud to introduce the ‘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 accomplished […]

Dec 19, 2019

There are three parts to a karting package. The chassis, the driver, and of course, the engine. They all come together to become one, screaming around the track just one inch off the ground. Everything begins with the chassis, but in order for the rolling frame to move, it needs power. A significant component in […]

Dec 19, 2019

After the great success of the first edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy in Le Mans last year, BRP-Rotax is proud to announce that it has – partnering again with 3MK Events and Le Mans Karting International / ACO Automobile Club de l’Ouest – fixed the date for 2020. The RMC International Trophy […]

Dec 18, 2019

The tabulation is complete for the 2019 eKartingNews.com Constructors Championship final standings. A total of 36 events of racing from January to November counted toward calculation for the top performing chassis brands in United States competition. In events from coast to coast, a total of 42 chassis brands earned points at the international, national and […]

Dec 18, 2019

It has been just over a year since the launch of the GFC chassis brand, led by American karting star Gary Carlton. The NorCal native has traveled all over the globe competing at the international level before hanging up the helmet at the end of 2017. Carlton wanted to continue to live his passion, and […]

Dec 18, 2019

With the onset of our sport taking place predominately with younger drivers (Micro/Mini categories) its critical for the sport of karting to have a sustainable platform that creates parity alongside important cost controls and ease of ownership.  The sport of karting to many who have not grown up in the industry can be a very […]