Mar 31, 2020

Racers, young and old, have an opportunity to make history. The Briggs & Stratton racing mascot has been without a name for a long period of time. The company behind the popular Briggs 206 engine package has announced a naming contest for the mascot. Prizes for the contest include the following: 1st: New Briggs & […]

Mar 31, 2020

The Coronavirus emergency stopped production, sporting events and everything that could help the virus spread, motorsport from F1 to Karting has made no exception. All FIA Karting and National Championship have been postponed to a later date and a lot of factories in this sector have shut down. Everything has been stopped and it is difficult to […]

Mar 31, 2020

Looking to better streamline their program and provide ease of use for their customer, the World Karting Association (WKA) is pleased to confirm the launch of their new website. As the promoter of several different series including the Speedway Dirt Series, Florida Winter Cup, Manufacturers Cup, Road Racing Series and E-Kart (electric) Series, WKA is […]

Mar 30, 2020

Though there is a lot of uncertainty in the motorsport community right now, one thing that can be counted on is that when racing does resume, karters will now be Rokking in three Canadian provinces! As Ontario begins its third Rok Cup schedule based out of Goodwood Kartways and Alberta heads into its second Rok […]

Mar 27, 2020

One sector of the motorsports world that is getting a boost during this COVID-19 pandemic is eSports. Racers and racing fans all over the world are locked down to help stop the spread of the virus, and to keep within the ‘social distancing’ guidelines laid down by local and state authorities. This has amped up […]

Mar 27, 2020

No way is anything stopping the F-Series and its drivers from racing even if when the tracks are closed! As we have seen some car programs do in the last few weeks, karting drivers now have the option to go racing as well. The best part is, its free! This will be open to anyone interested, […]

Mar 27, 2020

The following is a statement released by Superkarts! USA this morning regarding the updated format and schedule for the SKUSA Pro Tour. First and foremost, SKUSA would like to express our gratitude for everyone’s understanding and demeaner following the mandated cancellation of our WinterNationals at NOLA Motorsports Park just mere weeks ago. We were just […]

Mar 27, 2020

As the world continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, World Karting Association (WKA) officials have been carefully monitoring information updates from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the World Health Organization. Following orders to shelter in place across the country, including in the North Carolina area, the Charlotte Karting Challenge […]

Mar 26, 2020

In 2020, Washington State based dealer, Huggler Racing Engines is introducing the Redspeed OTK Chassis to the West Coast of the United States. “We’re really excited to have the opportunity to introduce the newest OTK chassis to this side of the United States. The Redspeed chassis is expanding our support of the OTK brand, as […]

Mar 26, 2020

Set to return to the seat of a race kart tomorrow, less than two months after a terrifying testing incident, Team Crosslink driver Ryan Shehan has inked a deal with Stilo Helmets. Awarded the title of Brand Ambassador, the return of Shehan will see him sport a Stilo Helmet as he moves forward in his […]

Mar 25, 2020

In light of the evolving COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation, restrictions put in place by the French government, international travel restrictions and the consequent postponement by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) of its Le Mans Karting event on 10th-13th September 2020, the FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, the FIA Karting International Super Cup – KZ2, […]

Mar 24, 2020

One of the longest supporting companies of eKartingNews.com has been Acceleration Kart Racing. Based out of Las Vegas, Nevada, AKR was one of the first pioneer online stores for the sport of karting. Now over 15 years later, ShopAKR.com remains one of the leading stores for karts and parts. AKR is not only a leader […]

Mar 24, 2020

To say this week has been extraordinary is an understatement. As we completed our first full week of ‘social distancing’ during this COVID-19 pandemic, we are all trying to find activities to keep ourselves busy and to not simply lay out on the couch watching reruns of The Office (I limit myself to two episodes […]

Mar 23, 2020

As the world continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, Birel ART North America and PSL Karting officials are carefully monitoring information updates from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Taking all the necessary precautions to ensure a clean and healthy working environment, the Trois-Rivières, Quebec location remains open and fully operational. “As many […]

Mar 20, 2020

eKartingNews.com is the hub of the karting world, providing you with all the latest news, insider information and race reports from events around the globe. ‘This Week In Karting’ helps to tie everything together in one weekly podcast, bringing our listeners up to speed on the most recent news in the sport. The 20th episode […]

Mar 20, 2020

The 2019 season marked the fifth year of the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Powered by RLV. The goal of the program is to promote the grassroots Briggs 206 platform across North America, providing racers with the opportunity to match up against other drivers from across the United States and Canada. The success of […]

Mar 20, 2020

The following is a statement from P1 Promotions regarding the situation surrounding the Lockhart Grand Prix and the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the ever-changing Covid-19 outbreak occurring across the US and the world, we have been working with the City of Lockhart to determine the best course of action in regards to the May […]

Mar 20, 2020

From the World Championships conquered one year after its début, to the Rok Cup universe: the OTK Group engines division left an indelible mark in karting during its first 25 years, conquering over 100 international titles and, especially, the satisfaction of thousands of karting fans. A quarter century of great karting and lots of engines. […]

Mar 19, 2020

The weather in Michigan has been moderate with a lower snowfall total then in recent years and temperatures thankfully staying above the zero mark. With the spring season just days away, Precision Karting Technologies (PKT) hosted an open house at their Wixom, Michigan headquarters late last month. PKT is one of the few companies that […]

Mar 18, 2020

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 […]