May 20, 2023
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The 202 drivers of the weekend inaugurated the Trinec track in the Czech Republic in good conditions at the second round of the FIA Karting European Championship – OK & Junior and the first round of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy. With rain forecast for the next few days, the Qualifying session benefited from a […]

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Leading Edge Motorsports Resets with Tony Kart Program

Veteran industry professional Greg Bell makes move to OTK product line

May 19, 2023
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As a 25+ year veteran in the American karting industry, Greg Bell has been front and center to view all the changes this sport has seen through almost three decades. From the SKUSA ProMoto Tour to the Stars of Karting, and then the short-lived CKI Championship and onto the long-running SKUSA Pro Tour, Bell has […]

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May 19, 2023
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J3 Competition concluded its 2023 Rotax Trophy West series this past weekend by returning competitive Rotax competition to Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona. Following an exciting Rounds 1 and 2 in Phoenix, AZ, the series witnessed a couple of first-time weekend final winners along with awarding the top three in each category with the […]

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May 19, 2023
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Breaking last night, Superkarts! USA released a brief statement on their website and social media regarding an update to the Pro Shifter category: Superkarts! USA has determined that at the current time, it would be best for the Pro Shifter class to move forward without the SSE at the Pro Tour or Winter Series. The […]

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May 18, 2023
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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 63rd episode […]

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New Dealers Extend Reach for Sodi Racing USA

Three different regions welcoming Sodi brand with new dealer programs

May 18, 2023
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In just a few months, the return of the Sodi brand to the highest level of USA karting has already made an impression. On the west coast with The Karting Collective and the new partnership with Piquet Sports on the east coast, Sodi chassis have already won many regional and national races. The world leader […]

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One-on-One: Kris McCrone – Ohio Sprint Series

New owner of ‘Buckeye Karting Challenge’ program looking to take karting to next level

May 17, 2023
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The pride for karting in every state in the US can be traced back to the introduction of the sport in the late 50s and into the early 60s as this new form of motorsport branched out. The state of Ohio is filled with the sport’s history, including one of the oldest facilities in the […]

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Pasha Ali Signs as Official Driver for Piquet Sports / Sodi Racing USA

Consistent national podium contender joins Piquet Sports as an official Cadet driver for Sodi Kart USA

May 16, 2023
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Just a year and a half into his cadet karting career, Pasha Ali has already made a name for himself amongst the two-stroke Micro Swift ranks with multiple top 10 finishes in 2022 and podium finishes in 2023. He is now making a big leap with a mid-season change in team and equipment for the […]

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eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: April 2023 – Aiden Levy

Alonso Kart driver becomes second ever to double up in KA100 Senior at SKUSA WinterNationals

May 15, 2023
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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 […]

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WKA Changes Date and Venue for the Next Southern Gold Cup Round

Change aimed at accommodating the racer’s schedules

May 12, 2023
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Responding to the schedules of multiple events, the World Karting Association (WKA) recognized that far too many events were scheduled on top of each other, forcing racers into the tough decision of choosing one event over another.  As a result, WKA made an aggressive decision to get out of that multiple-event pool to help the […]

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Repeat Winners and First Time Victors at California ProKart Challenge

Second event of season at Buttonwillow provides excitement to complete first third of championship chase

May 11, 2023
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The second event of the 2023 California ProKart Challenge saw teams and drivers return to the Buttonwillow Raceway Park over the May 6-7 weekend. Round Two of the Superkarts! USA regional program welcomed nearly 100 karters competing in seven categories around the 7/10-mile circuit in the clockwise direction. Perfect racing weather provided an amazing backdrop […]

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May 11, 2023
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The F Series Awards Celebration at NYRC As all of our F-Series drivers, families and teams know, our F-Series annual awards banquet has been moved to Friday May 26th, for the first round of the Gearup 23. Hosting our banquet at Gearup 23 has given us the opportunity to add exciting things for our prize winners. […]

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May 10, 2023
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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. Episode 62 of […]

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May 10, 2023
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Facing a new circuit in a major international competition is always a dreaded moment for factories, teams and drivers. From 3rd to 6th May, the KR brand set out to discover the Steel Ring circuit in Třinec, located in the Czech Republic, to participate in the second round of the Champions of the Future Euro […]

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May 09, 2023
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eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network – Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook and YouTube, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. The first EKN Face2Face live show of May 2023 kicked off […]

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May 09, 2023
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Precision Karting Technologies prides itself on the many products that they manufacture for the karting market. Their ‘Made in the USA’ line spans across different engine platforms and chassis brands, all focused on providing quality manufactured products that fit a certain need. Out of their Wixom, Michigan headquarters, PKT continues to develop products for the […]

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May 09, 2023
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Parolin Motorsport put in a solid performance in the second round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series, which was marked by the debut of the Trinec circuit and variable weather conditions. Rene Lammers finished 6th in OK while Zac Drummond finished 7th in OK-Junior and Christian Costoya 9th. The Trinec track in the […]

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May 09, 2023
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Our Racing Team attends the second round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series in the Czech Republic, on the same circuit that will host the FIA Karting European Championship OK-OKJ in less than two weeks. After having archived the WSK Super Master Series – championship won for the second year in a row […]

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May 09, 2023
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OTK Kart Group’s engine division goes to the track in the Czech Republic for the second round of the ‘Euro Series’, in view of the next round of the FIA Karting European Championship for OK-OKJ categories. OK – Positive start in the Senior category, with two VTS engines in the first five positions of Thursday’s […]

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May 08, 2023
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On the new Trinec circuit in the Czech Republic, the Birel ART / TM Kart showed remarkable competitiveness in a variety of conditions. The second round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series saw Matheus Morgatto’s return to form, who finished 9th in the OK Final, while Noah Wolfe of the Leclerc by Lennox Racing […]

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