Jan 15, 2019

eKartingNews.com is the hub of the karting world, providing you with all the latest news, insider information and race reports from events around the globe. ‘This Week In Karting’ helps to tie everything together in one weekly podcast, bringing our listeners up to speed on the most recent news in the sport. The fifth episode […]

Jan 15, 2019

Endurance racing is a test of man and machine. It is not everyday you can attempt to drive a kart for 24 straight hours. Your chance is now with the creation of the SimCraft 24 Hours of Orlando. Event promoter TJ Halsema sat down with EKN’s Rob Howden to discuss the upcoming event on March […]

Jan 14, 2019

Karters stream in by the hundreds for the start of the 2019 season at Daytona International Speedway.  For many it’s a chance to escape the freezing temperatures of their hometown for the warm Florida sunshine.  That may sound like a line from a tourist brochure, but families from across the country flock to the Sunshine […]

Jan 11, 2019

The Florida Winter Tour is among the longest tenured karting series in North America dating back to the late 1990s. Now under the ROK Cup USA banner, the program is venturing into uncharted territory by hosting two of the three rounds on temporary circuits for the 2019 championship. While not the first time the ‘Serious […]

Jan 10, 2019

Bell Racing USA announced today that Mike McKinney has joined the team at the Bell Indy Pro Shop as the Racing Services and Technical Support Manager. In his new role, McKinney will manage Bell’s DNA Center, where all custom helmets are built and assembled.  In addition to the hands-on work of managing all custom helmets […]

Jan 09, 2019

2019 is here, and the official kick-off for the new season always begins in 2018. The World Karting Association Daytona KartWeek was held on December 28-30 as the first event for the 2019 Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series championship program. The annual ‘three events at one facility’ took place at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona […]

Jan 09, 2019

With the book firmly closed on the 2018 season, officials of the Route 66 Sprint Series turned their attention to finalizing the details of the 2019 program.  The official release of the 2019 Route 66 schedule took place at the December Series banquet, so the only thing left was to finalize the class structure. There […]

Jan 09, 2019

Superkarts! USA today announced a renewed partnership with Bell Racing USA to promote Bell Helmets as the official helmet of SKUSA. The move serves as a step forward for the Temecula, California-based karting organization as they progress towards modernizing safety standards across the sport of kart racing. “Those with a long memory will remember a […]

Jan 07, 2019

The new season is upon us as 2019 is here. The first podcast to hit the EKN Radio Network is the 15th episode of the ‘Industry Insider’. EKN’s Rob Howden was able to track down Superkarts! USA leader Tom Kutscher for a long conversation. The new season for SKUSA – including the upcoming SKUSA Winter […]

Jan 07, 2019

As excitement continues to grow for the 2019 ROK Cup Promotions Florida Winter Tour, another new element has been added for Vortex ROK Senior drivers. Taking place at the second round of the program at the Miami Dolphins Hard Rock Stadium, the top-six ROK Senior drivers from official qualifying will have their chance to win […]

Jan 04, 2019

In a statement released today by the KPX Karting Championship, the International Kart Federation regional program in Northern California is adopting the pushback bumper for the 2019 season. At KPX we have always strived to provide the best racing environment for the racers. After consulting with many tracks, shops, and teams we will be utilizing […]

Dec 28, 2018

Mooresville, NC – Rising superstar and North Carolina-native Brent Crews will be joining forces with Kart Republic and KartSport North America for 2019. At the age of 10 years old, Crews has already accrued an unprecedented level of success that includes becoming a 2-time IAME Mini World Champion, the 2018 Rotax Grand Finals Micro Champion, […]

Dec 27, 2018

eKartingNews.com is the hub of the karting world, providing you with all the latest news, insider information and race reports from events around the globe. ‘This Week In Karting’ helps to tie everything together in one weekly podcast, bringing our listeners up to speed on the most recent news in the sport. Episode four closes […]

Dec 26, 2018

The final ‘Industry Insider’ of 2018 is focused on the last event of the calendar year. The World Karting Association is set to host the Daytona KartWeek during the days after Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The organization, off the upcoming event inside the Daytona International Speedway, is gearing up for an exciting 2019 season […]

Dec 26, 2018

The Hot Seat returns to the EKN Radio Network. EKN Publisher Rob Howden takes over the reigns as he grabs EKN TaG Driver Rankings powered by Bell Racing USA #1 Ryan Norberg. The now three-time Superkarts! USA Pro Tour champion is without a ride, after parting ways with PSL Karting. Howden talks with the Florida […]

Dec 26, 2018

Margay Racing, the leading U.S. manufacturer of racing karts and accessories, announces a new agreement with RLV to expand its distribution of Hoosier Racing Tires. Beginning in January 2019, Margay Racing will become the exclusive U.S. & Canada karting distributor for Indiana-based Hoosier Racing Tire, the largest racing tire manufacturer in the world. As Margay […]

Dec 21, 2018

The evolution presented for the two models Noesis R and Thoos R is reaching high evolution and refinement level, never obtained before. Under the technical profile, the bare frame geometries of Noesis R and Thoos R remain unchanged and are realized with Molybdenum Chrome tubes, Ø 30mm (Noesis) and Ø 32mm (Thoos) respectively. Interesting technical […]

Dec 20, 2018

eKartingNews.com is the hub of the karting world, providing you with all the latest news, insider information and race reports from events around the globe. ‘This Week In Karting’ helps to tie everything together in one weekly podcast, bringing our listeners up to speed on the most recent news in the sport. Episode three is […]

Dec 19, 2018

Andy Seesemann has become the leader in the clubhouse for the Industry Insider show. The longtime industry member made his third appearance on the show, joining EKN’s Rob Howden again for another entertaining interview. Seesemann has been working hard on the 2019 season since before the summer began. Now that the calendar is about to […]

Dec 19, 2018

Franklin Motorsports is happy to announce that Mukwonago, Wisconsin’s Kyle Thome will be returning with the Team FMS/Merlin program for 2019.  Thome has been a familiar face on the Merlin brand throughout the Midwest karting scene and beyond the last few seasons. The 2019 season will mark Kyle’s first full season in the Senior ranks.  […]