Born in Italy and set to arrive in North America over the next few days, OTK and OTK USA are pleased to announce their partnership with KE Technology, a major player in the cooling area of high-performance karting around the world. After years of sacrifices, hard work, and fun, Marco and Fabio Pagani decided to […]
Read Full StorySpeedsportz Racing Park: The Crown Jewel of Texas Karting
Packed schedule lined up for 2023 season
Despite its expansive geography, Texas is a major player in US karting with close to a dozen competition tracks. Over the years, the state has hosted countless IKF Grand Nationals both in the sprint and road race disciplines, and over the last 20 years, has also been on the schedules of series such as the […]
Read Full StorySodi Racing USA and Piquet Sports to Join Forces
Florida-based facility to serve as south Florida dealer and official Sodi race team in 2023
Sodi Racing USA is very pleased to announce Piquet Sports as a new Sodi team and Sodi dealer in the United States. Just days after confirming its creation, Sodi Racing USA has already begun to expand its the dealer network and is solidifying a race team to provide trackside support for competitors at major events […]
Read Full StorySodi Racing USA Established
French manufacturer strongly reviving its North American presence
Sodikart is among the more recognizable brands in karting around the world. The French manufacturer has garnered success globally, both in the rental kart and competition karting markets. The brand has been essentially absent at the national level in the United States over the course of the last few years, but that void is being […]
Read Full StoryK1 Circuit Names Mike Smith as General Manager
Former CalSpeed GM to run the first outdoor karting track by industry giant K1 Speed
K1 Circuit, the upcoming world-class outdoor karting facility from K1 Group, is proud to announce today the appointment of Mike Smith as its General Manager. Smith joins K1 Circuit with over 20 years of karting experience in both management and as a driver. Most recently, he served as the General Manager of CalSpeed Karting Center […]
Read Full StoryBrazilian MG Tires, one of the leading manufacturers of kart tires in the world, started last weekend another season in international kartism. In Homestead, in the State of Florida, United States, the company once again provided its products for the opening round of the SKUSA Winter Series. The competition was the first of an extensive […]
Read Full StoryElf Racing lubricants are now being distributed by Sharkshifter, a full-service kart shop located in Sherwood, Oregon. Sharkshifter will offer Elf Racing products including: ELF HTX 909 two cycle engine oil made with Castor Oil Sharkshifter has chosen to market Elf Racing lubricants due to their leadership in several areas. First and foremost, the Elf […]
Read Full StoryNitro Kart and Ryan Perry Motorsport Merge Kart Racing Operations
Perry to manage Mooresville, North Carolina based factory race team
Over the last seven years, the Nitro Kart brand has established itself as the major player in American Cadet karting. The company began toward the end of the 2016 season, and quickly made an impact as one of the top Cadet chassis in North America. Since that time, Nitro Kart has earned countless victories and […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews 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 59th episode of Face2Face welcomes Craig Finer of Racelab and […]
Read Full StoryRacelab Stocked with TB Kart Inventory
New North America distributor ready to expand network for established world-wide brand
It’s been a busy three months since Racelab announced its position as the new official distributor for TB Kart in North America. Racelab has found a new home under the ownership of Craig Finer, along with a new location at the amazing KARTPLEX facility that is located within the Area 27 Motorsports Park in Oliver, […]
Read Full StoryOver the last five years, the Nitro Kart brand has grown its roots throughout the American karting community. Nitro Kart was launched toward the end of the 2016 season, and was focused on providing a top chassis program for the Cadet level of karting. Owner and creator Nick Tucker made good on his promise, as […]
Read Full StoryIndustry Insider: Forward Direction Motorsports
Colorado-based kart shop and race team providing everything racers need for the track
What do you think of when you see or hear the word Colorado? The Broncos, the Rockies, and skiing are probably the more common topics or phrases that are included when mentioning the ‘Centennial State’. Those new to the sport may not understand that Colorado is also a hotbed for the sport of karting. Over […]
Read Full StoryIndustry Insider: TecnoKart USA
Legendary manufacturer growing brand in US with passionate racers
In motorsports, the Tecno name dates back to the early 1960s. Italian brothers Gianfranco and Luciani Pederzani of Bologna began constructing karts and, by the mid-60s, were into car racing with Formula 3 and Formula 2 chassis. Eventually, they reached the Formula One stage with a car of their design competing in 10 F1 Grands […]
Read Full StoryIndustry Insider: A-Maxx Racing
Driven by passion, new race team is focused on driver development for every level
A new race team has been storming the industry throughout the 2020 season, competing in programs from the grassroots of the sport to the national level of competition. A-Maxx Racing is making a name for themselves and they’re gaining ground as a new stable for drivers of all ages and all backgrounds, driven by a […]
Read Full StoryThe Rental Kart division within CRG plays a very important role and is becoming increasingly central to the company’s commercial policies. For many years the Rental sector has been a booming market and the karts for this sector, compared to the past, are products with high technological content. To learn more about some issues related […]
Read Full StoryIf you build it, they will come No, this isn’t Iowa. It’s Nebraska. And we are not talking about baseball, it’s racing. If you look at the map of the United States of America, Nebraska is the direct center of the 48 adjoining states. Part of the Great Plains, the ‘Cornhusker State’ is known just […]
Read Full StoryThe state of Texas has been a hotbed for karting since the early years of the sport. Major events were held in the state very early on, including many sprint and road racing nationals dating back to the early 1960s. The ‘Lone Star State’ has produced countless top drivers over the decades and it remains […]
Read Full StoryThe weather in Michigan has been moderate with a lower snowfall total then in recent years and temperatures thankfully staying above the zero mark. With the spring season just days away, Precision Karting Technologies (PKT) hosted an open house at their Wixom, Michigan headquarters late last month. PKT is one of the few companies that […]
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 StoryIndustry Insider: Shawn Bayliff – Trinity Karting Group
Growing team has packed tent for New Castle club program
Over the past five years, Shawn Bayliff has been working non-stop to grow his program – Trinity Karting Group – into one of the East Coast’s core race teams. In the process, he’s built one of the strongest club and regional operations in the Midwest, even though TKG is based at the unique Motorsports Country […]
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