Oct 21, 2022
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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. Episode 60 of Face2Face brings back everyone’s favorite guest to the […]

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Challenge of the Americas Adds OK-N and ROK Shifter Junior for 2023

West coast winter series evolves class line-up with exciting new offerings

Oct 13, 2022
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The kick-off to the 16th season for Challenge of the Americas action is just over three months away and series promoter Andy Seesemann is excited to announce a planned evolution to the program’s class structure, highlighted by the introduction of the OK-N category, the FIA Karting’s newest formula. In addition, one of the West’s longest-running […]

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Challenge of the Americas Announces Tracks for 2023 Program

Tucson, Phoenix and Sonoma confirmed as the locations for 16th season of west coast international winter series

Sep 21, 2022
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The locations have been confirmed for the upcoming 16th season for Challenge of the Americas program, beginning in February 2023. The premier winter karting series on the west coast is scheduled to travel to Arizona twice before wrapping up the season in northern California. The Challenge is excited to provide the 2023 season with events […]

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2023 Challenge of the Americas Dates Confirmed

16th season of west coast international winter series to span February to April

Sep 01, 2022
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The 16th season for Challenge of the Americas program begins in five months as the premier winter karting series on the left coast has confirmed the dates for the three-race weekend program. Following a successful 15th anniversary season in the opening months of 2022, planning began early for the 2023 program and is making the […]

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Jul 19, 2022
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The halfway point of the 2022 season has past us, and we’re now into the month of July and looking to close out with the second half of the season. July is the halfway point in the calendar, and wraps up an intense six months of racing across the United States. The annual Major League […]

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Jul 01, 2022
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A special one-off, winner take all event was held for the 2022 California ROK Championship program at the Pat’s Acres Racing Complex in Canby, Oregon. ROKkers traveled to the historic 6/10-mile course on the June 24-26 weekend for three days of battle to claim the ROK Vegas tickets and prizes up for grabs. Rob Howden […]

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EKN Trackside: 2022 California ROK Championship – PARC – Race Report

Wick and Shrader score Senior victories in one-off special event

Jun 26, 2022
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After narrowing the focus of his California ROK Championship to a single event at the Pat’s Acres Racing Complex due to a packed West Coast schedule, promoter Andy Seesemann welcomed a passionate group of local and traveling racers to the iconic Oregon facility for a shot at winning a full entry package to the ROK […]

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Jun 24, 2022
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The 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 […]

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EKN Trackside: 2022 California ROK Championship – Pat’s Acres Racing Complex – Preview

Winner-take-all format set for Canby, Oregon three-day event with ROK Vegas tickets on the line

Jun 23, 2022
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This weekend will be a unique and special event held at the historic Pat’s Acres Racing Complex in Canby, Oregon. The California ROK Championship program has experienced some hurdles over the season and series promoter Andy Seesemann is set to make the June 24-26 weekend a memorable one for those drivers set to compete. The […]

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California ROK Championship Focuses on Pat’s Acres Racing Complex

ROK Vegas prizes and more in special ‘winner-take-all’ weekend in Canby, Oregon

Jun 02, 2022
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The California ROK Championship has already adjusted for the 2022 season and is continuing to modify moving forward. The Pat’s Acres Racing Complex event scheduled for June 24-26 will feature an updated format to the weekend’s activities. Racing at the historic Canby, Oregon facility is changing from a two-round structure to a ‘winner-take-all’ one-off event. […]

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May 26, 2022
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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. It is a return appearance in Episode 55 of Face2Face with […]

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Registration Available for 2022 California ROK Championship Opener at CalSpeed

New season set to begin on May 20-22 weekend for summer ROK Cup USA west coast program

Apr 25, 2022
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Over the last five years, for ROKKERS on the West Coast, the turn of the page to a new calendar means the start of Challenge of the Americas. The three-weekend winter series is a strong component of the ROK Cup USA program. In 2019, COTA promoter Andy Seesemann launched a new summer series in response […]

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Mar 31, 2022
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The 15th season for Challenge of the Americas closed out over the March 25-27 weekend at the Sonoma Raceway. The 2022 series finale hosted Rounds Five and Six at the Sonoma, California facility, crowning this year’s champions with tickets to the ROK Cup Superfinal and ROK Vegas events on the line. Rob Howden and David […]

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Mar 30, 2022
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What better way for eKartingNews to introduce you to the industry and those competing in the sport then to go straight to them for a sit-down discussion. That is the goal of the ‘EKN Tent Talk’, the newest component of the EKN Trackside coverage program. EKN sets up shop with one of the teams in […]

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EKN Trackside: 2022 Challenge of the Americas – Sonoma – Sunday Report

Pickett and others stamp series championships with victory in finale round

Mar 27, 2022
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The 2022 Challenge of the Americas closed out its championship season on Sunday at the Sonoma Raceway. For the 15th time, champions were crowned following the action in the sixth and final round of competition premiere west coast winter series. Weather was a major factor at the Sonoma, California facility with rain forecasted on the […]

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EKN Trackside: 2022 Challenge of the Americas – Sonoma – Saturday Report

Pickett and Sioukas defend home turf in penultimate round of championship

Mar 26, 2022
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The penultimate round of the 2022 Challenge of Americas was completed on Saturday at the Sonoma Raceway. Round Five was contested at the Sonoma, California facility under sunny skies with strong winds bringing on some challenge for the competitors in the west coast winter program. A number of championships were more defined while drivers helped […]

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Mar 25, 2022
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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 trackside at the 2022 Challenge of the Americas at the Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California. This is insider info will not be seen anywhere else. Please feel free to comment […]

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Mar 24, 2022
Written by David Cole | No Comments

The 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 […]

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EKN Trackside: 2022 Challenge of the Americas – Sonoma Preview

15th season of program to decide its champions in wine country

Mar 24, 2022
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The 15th season for Challenge of the Americas is set to close out this weekend at the Sonoma Raceway. Rounds Five and Six are to be contested over the March 25-27 weekend at the Sonoma, California facility. Nearly 100 entries are set to battle in the eight championships that will be decided following the action […]

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Mar 02, 2022
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The halfway point of the 2022 Challenge of the Americas was put into the books over the February 25-27 weekend at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association. Nearly 130 entries in the 10 categories took on the challenging Glendale, Arizona during a picture perfect weekend of weather. David Cole and Rob Howden provide a full review […]

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