The following is a continuing series ‘Begin Again’ written by R.K. Siler. The series began with Going Back to My Karting Roots in early 2020, followed by Strains, Rains and Pandemics in April. The third column was offered in October 2020 with Support Your Local Kartshop. The following is his next edition to the series. Thirty-one years is not […]
Read Full StoryThe following is a continuing series ‘Begin Again’ written by R.K. Siler. The series began with Going Back to My Karting Roots in early 2020, followed by Strains, Rains and Pandemics in April. The following is his next edition to the series Tiger Woods has a swing coach. Tom Brady has a throwing coach. Dirk […]
Read Full Story– Written by R.K. Siler As I write this, it’s Sunday afternoon and day 342 of self-isolation; well OK, it’s really only about day 30, but it feels like it’s at least day 342! The truth is, I had started the New Year with a great plan for my return to racing, only to learn […]
Read Full Story– Written by R.K. Siler Trust me on this one: it is way easier to lay on your couch and watch racing than it is to actually get on track and do it – much easier! However, the couch is far less fun or rewarding, which is the whole point of this article. I have […]
Read Full StoryDaytona: A Tale of Lore, Told Anew
Can the WKA springboard from its Daytona success?
One of the oldest races in karting saw its 45th running completed between the Christmas and New Year’s Eve holidays, as the World Karting Association returned to the Daytona International Speedway for yet another edition of Daytona KartWeek. This year’s KartWeek kicked off the 2020 season across all karting disciplines which run in WKA competition, […]
Read Full StoryBilly Musgrave will go down in the history books as the first-ever SKUSA SuperNationals IAME 175 SSE Pro Shifter winner, having scored the victory this past November at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Musgrave came into the race having won back-to-back Pro Shifter SuperSunday finals in 2017 and 2018, in […]
Read Full StoryBy Blake Hunt Mike Giessen – a prolific name within the American paddock – is one of the most accomplished American drivers of the 21st Century. His reputation more than precedes him, having won the IKF Grand Nationals when the Federation was at its height and travelled as far as Dubai for the Rotax Grand […]
Read Full StoryChloe Chambers: My Next Guest Needs No Introduction
USA karter part of Netflix show featuring David Letterman with Lewis Hamilton
One of the top female karter in North America today is Chloe Chambers. The 14-year-old from New York has competed in all different organizations and series, racking up victories and podiums along the way. Chambers was provided a unique opportunity to be part of the new season of “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with […]
Read Full StoryFaces of the Grid: Gary Carlton
A life’s work for GFC bloomed in late 2018 with own chassis brand and race team
By Blake Hunt Gary, something, Carlton? The F is a secret which has yet to be revealed. Going back to the late 1990s and the early days of Superkarts! USA, Carlton has been a force behind the wheel of a shifterkart. From his days as a Trackmagic factory driver, to his most recent exploits behind […]
Read Full StoryFaces of The Grid: Brandon Jarsocrak
Pennsylvania driver rises to become one of the top karters of this generation
By Blake Hunt Brandon Jarsocrak has become one of the top drivers on the American karting scene over the past few years. On his way up the ladder, he’s raced every class from Kid Kart to KZ, finding his way to the front in each of them. Brandon is the lead driver for KartSport North […]
Read Full StoryFrom the Eyes of a Parent: Greg Speed – Formula One United States Grand Prix
Texas karting family takes part in the FIA F1 Future Stars at Circuit of the Americas
Karting is the purest form of motorsports. For the majority in the sport, it’s a hobby, a family activity, or a passion. For that less than 1%, it’s a path toward the upper echelon in motorsports. Formula One is the pinnacle of racing, and those drivers we see on the grid in 2018, all began […]
Read Full Storye-Kart: Nicholas Deskins – evGrand Prix Kart Project – Part 2
Steps to transforming a typical racing kart to evKart specs
When I launched my first magazine in 1998, I was lucky to have already developed a friendship with Jeff Deskins, having bonded with the transplanted-Californian over racing and karting in my home province of Ontario. Jeff was an avid amateur photographer and, while traveling for work, he made it a point to hit many of […]
Read Full StoryThe Art of Racecraft: Shawn Bayliff
Owner of Trinity Karting Group and veteran motorsports racer fears the problem is moving up the ladder
The hottest topic of discussion in the sport right now is centered on a negative culture shift in driving standards, most predominantly seen in national level competition. Over the next few months, EKN will be presenting an article series that features the thoughts and beliefs of some of the most respected drivers and industry veterans […]
Read Full Storye-Kart: Nicholas Deskins – evGrand Prix Kart Project – Part 1
High school sophomore using engineering project to take initial career steps
When I launched my first magazine in 1998, I was lucky to have already developed a friendship with Jeff Deskins, having bonded with the transplanted-Californian over racing and karting in my home province of Ontario. Jeff was an avid amateur photographer and, while traveling for work, he made it a point to hit many of […]
Read Full StoryThe Art of Racecraft: Jim Russell Jr.
Veteran driver offers his views on a quality pass
The hottest topic of discussion in the sport right now is centered on a negative culture shift in driving standards, most predominantly seen in national level competition. Over the next few months, EKN will be presenting an article series that features the thoughts and beliefs of some of the most respected drivers and industry veterans […]
Read Full StoryThe Art of Racecraft: Jamie Sieracki
Intriguing points from a veteran driver and industry member
The hottest topic of discussion in the sport right now is centered on a negative culture shift in driving standards, most predominantly seen in national level competition. Over the next few months, EKN will be presenting an article series that features the thoughts and beliefs of some of the most respected drivers and industry veterans […]
Read Full StoryThe Art of Racecraft: TJ Koyen
Veteran national and regional competitor offers his thoughts
The hottest topic of discussion in the sport right now is centered on a negative culture shift in driving standards, most predominently seen in national level competition. Over the next few months, EKN will be presenting an article series that features the thoughts and beliefs of some of the most respected drivers and industry veterans […]
Read Full StoryPROgression: Elliot Finlayson – One Step At a Time
Former USPKS champion looking to climb the motorsports ladder with SCCA and Team USA Scholarship program
The dream of many kids and young adults in the sport of karting dream of racing as a professional driver. The path to the upper echelon of motorsports is not an easy one, which requires hours upon hours of work, both on and off the track. One of the great programs that helps introduce drivers […]
Read Full StoryIF I HAD A DOLLAR FOR EVERY TIME I WAS ASKED THAT I’D PROBABLY BE ABLE TO JUSTIFY SOME OF THE BAD PURCHASE DECISIONS I’VE MADE IN MY LIFE. With the number of times that this topic comes up I feel is worth talking about. While the cost of tires, the lack of leadership and […]
Read Full StoryWHEN A RACER REACHES OUT TO US WITH A CONCERN ABOUT THE LATEST RUMOR IT RESONATES FROM A SHARED PASSION TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THIS PROGRAM, WE TAKE THAT VERY SERIOUSLY. The beauty of a blog is that I can share some of the efforts we are taking to maintain cost effective racing. Rumors […]
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