The run for the Duffy begins now as registration for the 2021 IKF Sprint GrandNationals event is opening today, September 1, at 8pm EDT. The 2021 edition of the International Kart Federation event is scheduled for October 15-17 with the Prairie City Kart Track in Rancho Cordova, California serving as host. The three-day event will […]
Read Full StoryPrairie City Kart Track to Host 2021 IKF Sprint GrandNationals
Sacramento-area facility to welcome karters from across the country on October 15-17 weekend
The legacy continues for the International Kart Federation (IKF) and the historic Sprint GrandNationals. The 2021 edition is scheduled for the October 15-17 weekend with the Prairie City Kart Track to welcome competitors to the Rancho Cordova, California facility. The three-day event will culminate in the main events on Sunday, where each of the nine […]
Read Full StoryRace Report: Texas Sprint Racing Series – Midsummer Mashup
Night racing at Speedsportz hosts fourth round of 2021 program
The Texas Sprint Racing Series traveled to the Speedsportz Racing Park for a second straight event, hosting the Midsummer Mashup at the New Caney, Texas facility. The weekend was unique, featuring racing under the lights over a Thursday through Saturday stretch on July 22-24. The nine categories featuring IAME and Briggs & Stratton powerplants contested […]
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The KPX Karting Championship announced the cancellation of the Battle for the West event that was scheduled for August at the Buttonwillow Raceway Park. The following is a statement released by KPX including the information regarding the cancellation along with an adjustment to its remaining 2021 schedule. We are sad to announce that we will […]
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One of the major ‘Operation Grassroots’ events scheduled for the 2021 season on the west coast is the KPX Karting Championship ‘Battle for the West’, which is set for August 21-22 at the Buttonwillow Raceway Park. The KPX Karting Championship was established in 2015 from a Facebook page, which was focused on having one big […]
Read Full StoryRace Report: Texas Sprint Racing Series – Summer Shootout
Exciting weekend at Speedsportz to begin summer stretch of schedule
The Texas Sprint Racing Series Presented by Texas Barge reached the halfway point of the 2021 season after hosting the Summer Shootout weekend at the Speedsportz Racing Park. A total of 168 entries converged on the New Caney, Texas over the June 11-13 weekend, hosting Round Three of the 2021 championship program. The Exertech KA100 […]
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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, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. The 40th episode welcomes Brittany Lobaugh of the Texas Sprint Racing Series. The […]
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In February, Brazil’s MG Tires was confirmed as the sole supplier for the OK and OK Junior categories for the 2021 CIK-FIA World Championships, which will take place in Birigui, Brazil on October 28-31. Bridgestone had been selected as the supplier for all competitions held in Europe, however, distribution hurdles related to the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Read Full StoryRace Report: Texas Sprint Racing Series – Spring Round-Up
Near record turnout at North Texas Kartway for second round of 2021 season
The second event of the 2021 Texas Sprint Racing Series Presented by Texas Barge nearly set a new entry record for the ‘Spring Round-Up’. A total of 171 entries filled up the paddock at the North Texas Kartway, home of the North Texas Karters, in Denton, Texas over the April 16-18 weekend. Wet weather greeted […]
Read Full StoryJohn Motley: 1938 – 2021
American karting loses long-time industry member
As the 2021 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour officially gets underway at NOLA Motorsports Park today, it does so without one of its core individuals and personalities. We want to take time to honor our friend John Motley, who passed away earlier this month. John had been with Tom and Patti Kutscher since the first launch […]
Read Full StoryRace Report: Texas Sprint Racing Series – Winter Warm-up
New season begins at NOLA Motorsports for SKUSA / IKF regional program
The seventh season for the Texas Sprint Racing Series Presented by Texas Barge kicked off on the March 20-21 weekend with its ‘Winter Warm-up’ event held at the NOLA Motorsports. A record total of 177 entries filled out the 12 categories at the Avondale, Louisiana facility for a perfect weekend of racing. Weather was sunny […]
Read Full StoryTexas Sprint Racing Series Set for 2021 Kickoff
Five-race series includes top venues in Texas and Louisiana
The Texas Sprint Racing Series is primed for its seventh season of competition in 2021, and its schedule will open on the March 19-21 weekend at NOLA Motorsports in New Orleans, one week ahead of the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour WinterNationals. The regional program has been providing quality grassroots family racing in Texas since 2015 […]
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The 2020 season did not include the growing regional program of the KPX Karting Championship. With the COVID-19 pandemic around the world, certain areas were affected differently. Northern California was shut down for gatherings much longer than other areas of the United States and forced the cancellation of the 2020 KPX program. As the calendar […]
Read Full StoryDuffy Trophy Awarded to 2020 IKF Sprint GrandNationals Winners
Eight drivers claim victory at Santa Maria Karting Association facility
The International Kart Federation (IKF) held the Sprint GrandNationals presented by RLV for the 2020 season at the Santa Maria Karting Association (SMKA) facility on October 23-25. Racers from all over the western half and across the United States converged on the Santa Maria, California circuit to decide this year’s GrandNationals winners in eight categories. […]
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The 2020 edition of the IKF Sprint GrandNationals presented by RLV is set for this weekend (October 23-25) at the Santa Maria Karting Association facility. Racers from all levels and many states from around the USA will converge on the Santa Maria, California circuit to contend in the eight categories over three days for a […]
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The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network – Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week […]
Read Full Story#SupportKarting – The T-Shirt
Proceeds of new EKN tee to support website industry partners
If you’re like me, your entire t-shirt collection has an over-riding theme of motorsports. I have every EKN design in my line-up, two of a few of them, as well countless Cooper Tire, Road to Indy and IndyCar Radio shirts. Our friends in the industry love to drop off cool shirts in the PA booth […]
Read Full Story2020 IKF Sprint GrandNationals Set for Prairie City Kart Track
Prestigious event returns to California and iconic Duffy trophy up for grabs this October
The 2020 season is now well underway as the calendar has turned over to the third month of the year. The International Kart Federation has been busy helping to guide local and regional programs across the country to get them ready for the new season. One of the key events for the programs under the […]
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Over the weekend, P1 Promotions held a Facebook Live broadcast and poll to confirm the 2020 plans of the Lockhart Grand Prix. On May 16-17, karts will return to streets the Texas town, located roughly 30 miles south of Austin, known as the Official BBQ Capital of Texas. The street race is the first of […]
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Texas Sprint Racing Series, brought to you in 2020 by Texas Barge What does this mean for you as a racer? Here are the highlights: If you race any of the SKUSA classes you will be required to sign up for a SKUSA membership. If you race a IKF class you will receive a FREE IKF […]
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