361 drivers took part in the second round of the 2023 WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta and the KR chassis was best represented in the paddock in terms of statistics. Marked by the performance of the KR Global Motorsport Company group, the meeting ended with magnificent victories for Stepan Antonov in OK-Junior and Bosco […]
Read Full StoryThe first international Rotax race winners have been determined. Last weekend, the RMC Euro Trophy Winter Cup kicked off the new season in Campillos, Spain. Nearly 180 riders went full throttle on the demanding course in Andalusia and delivered exciting racing action at the start of the season. The 2023 racing season of the Rotax […]
Read Full StorySpeedsportz Racing Park: The Crown Jewel of Texas Karting
Packed schedule lined up for 2023 season
Despite its expansive geography, Texas is a major player in US karting with close to a dozen competition tracks. Over the years, the state has hosted countless IKF Grand Nationals both in the sprint and road race disciplines, and over the last 20 years, has also been on the schedules of series such as the […]
Read Full StoryAfter a solid debut season in the Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series for 2022, Harley Haughton was one of many top iRacers determined to take home a greater share of Skip Barber Racing School’s prize pool for the 2023 campaign. He got a step closer to grand prize at the end of the season—a full-time […]
Read Full StoryWith a point increase of 33% from round one in St. Pete, ROKKERs descended on the Piquet Entertainment & Race Park for Sunday and the main events for the second round of the ROK Cup USA Florida Winter Tour. A split schedule saw five main events in the morning with an additional five main events […]
Read Full StoryThe second round of the WSK Super Master Series, held at the Franciacorta Karting Track, was also a great event, with an extraordinary lineup of 361 drivers from 53 countries, racing with the major international teams. Even in this second event, they offered exceptionally competitive performances. All 58 races in the MINI, OKJ, OK, and […]
Read Full StoryA series of interesting challenges characterized the second day of the WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track in Castrezzato (Brescia) with the qualifying heats, that are necessary to define the main protagonists of this second round of the championship, which saw an important participation of 361 verified drivers from 53 nations. The […]
Read Full StoryBack to the Piquet Entertainment & Race Park Saturday morning, teams and competitors were back on track for three wheel-to-wheel races as heat two, three, and the prefinals were on the docket for the day. With a slight issue in the morning due to the emergency medical vehicle not being on-site, the practice was scrubbed […]
Read Full StoryThe second round of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta is characterized by big numbers, with the paddock packed and an exceptional international list of drivers from 53 countries, competing with official manufacturers and the most important teams in the MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2 categories. In this second round of the series at […]
Read Full StoryThe second round of ‘Official Competition’ for the 2023 ROK Cup USA Florida Winter Tour took to the track today at the tight and twisty Piquet Entertainment & Race Park. ROKKERs were back at it yesterday for a full day of practice while this morning featured two rounds of additional practice before qualifying and the […]
Read Full StoryThe first championships of the 2023 season were decided with the conclusion of the Superkarts! USA Winter Series. The final two rounds of the sixth season of the program were held on February 10-12 at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires. Rob Howden and Nate Dean break down the action from Homestead, Florida […]
Read Full StoryThe philosophy of Original Karting (OK), launched in 2016, had already gone a long way towards simplifying the design and use of a top-level kart engine. The worldwide success of the OK in international competition quickly confirmed the soundness of the initial project. In 2023, the OK-N will take a new step when it adapts […]
Read Full StorySunPrint Sponsored Steven Miller Earns SKUSA Winter Series Title
Miller adds another Junior Championship to his resume
Another weekend and more championship honors for Steven Miller. After earning the Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) SuperNationals title in KA100 Junior this past November and becoming the Sunshine State Karting Championship KA100 Champion in December, the Chad Dokken Racing (CDR) driver continued his winning ways earning the SKUSA Winter Series Championship in the KA100 Junior class […]
Read Full StoryFrom Around the Paddock While several teams and competitors took to the Piquet Entertainment & Race Park yesterday, more than 200 ROKKERs were on track today for four rounds of practice that will kick start their event weekend. With qualifying and the first of three heat races slated for Friday afternoon, heat two, three, and […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: January 2023 – Lucas Palacio
Trinity Karting Group driver pulls off double win weekend at SKUSA Winter Series opener
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 StoryJ3 Competition and its Rotax brand are pleased to have joined forces with Ryan Norberg Karting Academy as they partner with one of the best driver development programs in the United States. With the 2023 season already in full swing the continuing need of competitors looking for experienced and professional driver training continues to grow. With on-track demands resulting in high-performance training coupled […]
Read Full StorySodi Racing USA and Piquet Sports to Join Forces
Florida-based facility to serve as south Florida dealer and official Sodi race team in 2023
Sodi Racing USA is very pleased to announce Piquet Sports as a new Sodi team and Sodi dealer in the United States. Just days after confirming its creation, Sodi Racing USA has already begun to expand its the dealer network and is solidifying a race team to provide trackside support for competitors at major events […]
Read Full StoryIt was not the weekend that Birel ART North America was hoping for during rounds three and four of the Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) Winter Series. After strong runs and podium results during the first weekend of competition, team competitors were only able to muster up three top-ten finishes despite showing speed and battling for podium […]
Read Full StoryThe international Rotax racing season is on the horizon. The wait will finally come to an end this weekend for numerous competitors from all over Europe. On the race track in Campillos, Spain, the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Winter Cup will herald the start of the national season. Nearly 200 competitors will be putting […]
Read Full StorySuperNats Time: Tiffany Kelly Takes on Las Vegas
Imposter Syndrome - Part 1
I will never forget the first time I watched a YouTube video covering Superkarts! USA SuperNationals in Las Vegas. I had no idea that the event even existed until after we bought our first shifter karts, and Justin told me I should look it up. I was blown away by the intensity and magnitude of […]
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