Established in 2015, the Ignite package through Margay Racing has continued to build a strong grassroots program for tracks and clubs across the country. A great addition to the Ignite Karting platform has been the Ignite Challenge traveling regional series in the Midwest, visiting those tracks and clubs that support the grassroots movement. The 2021 […]
Read Full StoryFor those of you who were racing with us at Grand Nationals 5, as well as those that watched on Cup Karts LIVE, you got a chance to see the majority of our schedule for the 2022 season! As many noticed, there were a few major announcements that came as part of that release, including […]
Read Full StoryLocated between Granada and Seville, the Campillos circuit was chosen as the setting for the 2021 FIA Karting World Championship – OK & Junior partly because of its very southern location in Europe. Further south than La Conca (ITA), less open to oceanic influences than Portimão (PRT), it should be able to offer good weather […]
Read Full StoryDates have been set for the 27th running of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest karting street race, on September 3-4, 2022. The race lineup and rules are expected to be similar to 2021, with some changes under discussion. Organizers say, after hopefully moving out of the Covid era, racers can expect […]
Read Full StoryThe 2021 United States Pro Kart Series (USPKS) came to a close this past weekend and Ayden Ingratta did so with a pair of top-five finishes and one podium result. Entering the weekend with a shot at the USPKS National Championship, the Canadian driver did what he could but came up just a few points […]
Read Full StoryThe international show of the ROK Cup Superfinal is again protagonist at the South Garda Karting of Lonato for the 2021 edition. A lot of emotions at the track from Tuesday 12th October, the day of the first free practices, to Saturday 16th, the final appointment with the finals, for the 311 enties (coming from […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2021 United States Pro Kart Series – Carolina Grand Prix Sunday Report
Greenemeier earns series first victory as Massimino doubles up to close out season at GoPro Motorplex
The 2021 United States Pro Kart Series completed the final day of competition on Sunday at the GoPro Motorplex. The action wrapped up the Carolina Grand Prix at the Mooresville, North Carolina facility with cooler weather but the bright sunshine provided an excellent backdrop for the eighth and final round of racing on the season. […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2021 United States Pro Kart Series – Carolina Grand Prix Saturday Report
Jones and Massimino take first victories of season during opening round of series finale
The 2021 finale for the United States Pro Kart Series completed the opening day of action for the Carolina Grand Prix at the GoPro Motorplex on Saturday. The third largest event in the nine-year history converged on the Mooresville, North Carolina facility for Round Seven and Eight on the weekend. The first day of racing […]
Read Full StoryKarting Australia advises of the intention to complete a fourth round of the 2021 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship presented by Castrol EDGE on December 10-12. The fourth round will see the Championship conclude for the year with the final standings decided across the eight classes. The final standings will be based on a Driver’s […]
Read Full StoryPaddock Insider: 2021 United States Pro Kart Series – Carolina Grand Prix
Series finale at GoPro Motorplex to conclude ninth season
EKN’s Paddock Insider is part of our Trackside coverage, bringing you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will feature notes from the paddock at the 2021 United States Pro Kart Series Carolina Grand Prix from the GoPro Motorplex during the October 15-17 weekend. EKN Managing Editor David Cole is trackside in […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2021 United States Pro Kart Series – Carolina Grand Prix Preview
Championships to be decided at GoPro Motorplex this weekend
The championships for the 2021 United States Pro Kart Series presented by MG Tires will be determined this weekend with the running of the Carolina Grand Prix at the GoPro Motorplex. The Mooresville, North Carolina facility will host Round Seven and Eight over the October 15-17 weekend. Pre-entries are over 250, making it the fourth […]
Read Full StoryWith only two and a half months until the World Karting Association (WKA) KartWeek in Daytona, annual memberships remain available at a discounted price. With the $10 off promotion set to conclude at midnight on October 31st, now is the time to purchase your membership and get ready for the 2022 season. “All entrants for […]
Read Full StoryThe EKN Trackside Live program visits multiple events throughout the karting season. Leading up to major events on the calendar, EKN is happy to provide a 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 going […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: September 2021 – Michael Dittmer
Inaugural King of the Rock Briggs 206 winner claims first ROCK trophies since 2014
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 […]
Read Full StoryWith only a handful of races on the national karting calendar remaining, Team Crosslink’s goal is to win them all beginning this weekend at the United States Pro Kart Series finale. Taking place at the GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina, the Texas based program will see six drivers in the fight to end one […]
Read Full StoryThe inaugural Rotax USA Trophy Series West program closed out on the October 1-3 weekend at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association facility. The championship began in Colorado at the end of August with the opening round and completed with two full days of racing at the Glendale, Arizona facility. On the line for the weekend, […]
Read Full StoryIt has been a busy 10 months of planning for the SimCraft 24 Hours of NOLA for 2021. The event, scheduled for December 2-5, will be nearly two years after the 2020 edition, which was contested in February within the state of Florida. This year, the 24-hour endurance event hits the NOLA Motorsports Park in […]
Read Full StoryBryan Drollinger, Tyler Rose Bohle, and Jason & Lauren Bishop were the big winners at the SoCal Oval Karters race on September 26 at the world-famous Perris Auto Speedway. The SCOK next appears at the PAS on Sunday, October 24th . In the YOA Racing KT100s, Michael Cangelosi was attempting to pick up his first […]
Read Full StoryThe Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series powered by RLV is nearing the end of the seventh season with the month of October the final stretch of events included for this year’s program. The Briggs Weekly Racing Series program puts local club sprint kart racers from all over North America against one another in a […]
Read Full StoryOne of the largest karting events of the year took place at the New Castle Motorsports Park this past weekend, with the Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 5 welcoming nearly 400 entries over the four-day event. The unofficial ‘Runoffs’ of the Briggs & Stratton 206 engine powerplant brought together racers from all over the […]
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