2019 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings Powered by Bell Racing USA – Shifterkart – June 28
Order remains unchanged at the top with Myers, Wick and Musgrave holding top-three positions
A total of 23 main events counting toward the eKartingNews.com Shifterkart Driver Rankings Powered by Bell Racing USA are scheduled for the month of June. A number of them were happening over the final weekend as we look to what will be a busy July. The opportunities were there, but with no event above 8.5 […]
Read Full StoryEndurance Karting: The Original Arrive-and-Drive Program
Program provides crucial avenue to bring new racers into the sport
The discussion of how to grow the sport of karting is one that continues year after year. The simple solution is getting people into the seat and driving, no matter the chassis, engine or tire. Let the experience sell itself. Different tracks and clubs have their own unique views on how to market to new […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: May 2019 – Ryan Norberg
Three-time SKUSA Pro Tour champion dominates SpringNationals, wins inaugural Stars & Stripes Trophy
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 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 Story2019 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings Powered by Bell Racing USA – TaG – May 27
Three-time SKUSA champ Norberg continues reign at top, now challenged by Jarsocrak
The top spot of the eKartingNews.com TaG Driver Rankings Powered by Bell Racing USA has become a familiar position for Ryan Norberg. For the last two seasons, the Florida driver has finished the year at the top of the standings. The reigning three-time Superkarts! USA champion seems to be in position to earn the top […]
Read Full Story2019 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings Powered by Bell Racing USA – Shifterkart – May 27
Myers continues to hold top spot with top three unchanged
The numbers continue to increase for the eKartingNews.com Shifterkart Driver Rankings Powered by Bell Racing USA. This month’s release features 230 drivers, and increase from April’s standings thanks to the expansion of the program in 2019 from the Stock Moto platform. A number of events were calculated into the newest standings, however, the top three […]
Read Full Story2019 EKN Constructors Championship: May 17
Tony Kart begins new season still at the top in North America
The 2019 EKN Constructors Championship is underway, with a number of events completed during the first four months of the year. This year’s edition of the EKN CC – focused on major national and regional events from coast-to-coast – welcomes 56 rounds of racing including 10 series/programs. Nearly half of the rounds for 2019 have […]
Read Full StoryQuincy Grand Prix 2019 – Bigger and Better
Last year’s successful return of ‘The Park’ fueling growth for current edition
In just over a month, one of the sport’ legendary events will welcome over 300 entries to what is certainly one of American karting’s most unique tracks. The Quincy Grand Prix or ‘the Park’, as veterans still call it, was revived last June after a 15-year layoff and the support from the community was staggering. […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: April 2019 – Spencer Conrad
Nitro Kart driver gaining momentum during first half of season
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 StoryMechanic Minutes: Dan Schlosser – FIA Karting Championship Academy Trophy – Germany
Longtime industry veteran provides his insights into the opening round of 2019 program with Team USA driver Luca Mars
2019 marks the 10th season for the FIA Karting Academy Trophy program, which opened up at the Pro Kart Raceland facility in Wackersdorf, Germany on May 2-5. The United States have sent drivers to race in the unique championship series against drivers from all over the world. The 2019 season is welcoming 51 young drivers […]
Read Full StoryIntroducing Mad Old Nut Racing / Croc Promotion USA
SoCal operation expanding with top driver acquisitions
One of the hottest teams on the national scene in 2019 has been Mad Old Nut Racing and Croc Promotion USA. The importer of the Croc Promotion brand made a significant move this off-season to step up their game and expand their US footprint, bringing #1 ranked AJ Myers and standout Andrew Bujdoso together to […]
Read Full Story2018 Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Standings Profile – Eric Fagan
Ohio Valley Karting Association champion claims top spot in North America
The 2018 season marked the fourth year of the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Presented by RLV. The purpose of the effort is to promote the grassroots Briggs 206 program across North America, providing racers with the opportunity to match up against other drivers from across the United States and Canada. Through the support […]
Read Full Story2019 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings Powered by Bell Racing USA – TaG – April 24
Reigning three-time SKUSA champion Norberg improves score to hold #1 ranking
The 2019 eKartingNews.com TaG Driver Rankings Powered by Bell Racing USA remain similar to that of the 2018 program, unlike the change to the updated ‘Shifterkart’ category. The events and series included did expand the schedule from 134 to 150 races that will be counted towards the 2019 program. The busy first four months of […]
Read Full Story2019 eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings Powered by Bell Racing USA – Shifterkart – April 24
Myers remains top driver as program begins new era for six-speed racing
The 2019 season marks a new era for the eKartingNews.com Driver Rankings. The shift in the industry in regards to six-speed engine packages has forced an evolution in the events and series that we include in our Driver Rankings program. Dating back to the early years of the rankings that were found in the pages […]
Read Full Story2018 Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Standings Profile – John Buzza
Multi-time Manitoba Karting Association champion claims top spot in Canadian standings
The 2018 season marked the fourth year of the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Presented by RLV. The purpose of the effort is to promote the grassroots Briggs 206 program across North America, providing racers with the opportunity to match up against other drivers from across the United States and Canada. Through the support […]
Read Full StoryIndustry Insider: J3 Competition – The Return of Rotax
Karting industry veterans embrace global Rotax to re-introduce formula to United States
For the last 15 years, J3 Competition has been one of the foundation businesses in American karting. The operation is headed up by the three ‘J’s’ in Jim and John Giacomelli and Justin Stefani. In their early years, the shop competed with and imported the Kosmic chassis line, winning races and championships in a multitude […]
Read Full Story2018 Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Standings Profile – Logan Julien
Badger Kart Club Sportsman champion claims top spot in North America
The 2018 season marked the fourth year of the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Presented by RLV. The purpose of the effort is to promote the grassroots Briggs 206 program across North America, providing racers with the opportunity to match up against other drivers from across the United States and Canada. Through the support […]
Read Full Story2018 Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Standings Profile – Stephen Bachalo
Longtime Manitoba Karting Association driver finishes season second-best in Canada
The 2018 season marked the fourth year of the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Presented by RLV. The purpose of the effort is to promote the grassroots Briggs 206 program across North America, providing racers with the opportunity to match up against other drivers from across the United States and Canada. Through the support […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: March 2019 – Connor Zilisch
Three wins, three different engines with three different tire compounds for Junior driver out of North Carolina
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 Story2018 Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Standings Profile – Ryan Cassity
Veteran Mid-State Kart Club racer finishes season runner-up in USA Senior/Masters standings
The 2018 season marked the fourth year of the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series Presented by RLV. The purpose of the effort is to promote the grassroots Briggs 206 program across North America, providing racers with the opportunity to match up against other drivers from across the United States and Canada. Through the support […]
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