With the initials “CK” taped to the back of his helmet, Jared Burchette (Kaos Kart Shop) took the win on Saturday in Formula 125, honoring a friend lost to a battle with leukemia shortly before the weekend started. At the track where the series started, 30 karts took the green flag, the most of any class. The New […]
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The second event of the Texas ProKart Challenge was a special and unique experience. The Superkarts! USA regional program hosted a Thursday, Friday, Saturday event, featuring two rounds of competition, with the main events held under the lights of the North Texas Kartway in Denton, Texas. Rob Howden and David Cole broke down the entire […]
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The World Karting Association resumed its 2018 season with the third event of the year. The Pittsburgh International Race Complex served as the site for Round Five and Six of the championship chase, with the Wampum, Pennsylvania once again providing excitement, changing weather conditions, and putting a close to the first half of the series. […]
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Hoosier Racing Tire and the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix have announced a partnership for the 2018 event held on Labor Day weekend, September 1-2, 2018. The board has opted to spec Hoosier R60A tires for all Briggs & Stratton 206 (except Ignite) and all Yamaha classes. Tires will be available at the discounted price of $185/set […]
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The following is a statement EKN received from representatives of the World Karting Association (WKA) and American Kart Racing Association (AKRA) regarding the legal matters between the two organizations. The WKA Association and the American Kart Racing Association have mutually agreed to dismiss all claims against each other for the betterment of the sport of […]
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In 1959, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants was founded to service a niche karting market in desperate need of a lubricant to mix with fuel and keep the racing machines running cool while also offering performance advantages. In that same spirit, Klotz is pleased to reenergize its position within the karting industry with the release of Klotz […]
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The EKN Radio Network continues to expand with more live events and new shows. The latest is the rebirth of the Hot Seat, now hosted by EKN Managing Editor David Cole. Each race weekend Cole is trackside throughout the karting season, he will sit down with a member of the karting community to discuss past […]
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Round 6 of the GoPro Motorplex Karting Challenge on Saturday marked halfway in the 12-Round championship club series. Round 6 boasted 147 competitors across 12 divisions competing to solidify their run at a 2018 championship. Congrats to all Round 6 winners: Danny Dyszelski (Briggs LO206 Cadet), Alexander Searle (Briggs LO206 Junior), Alex Keadle (Briggs LO206 […]
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Introducing the world’s first high performance kart racing socks. WORD Racing, based in the Pacific Northwest, has taken the lead on designing this unique product geared at providing a better feel for the pedal while also using keeping your feet comfortable. The new WORD Racing Karting Socks are ultra-thin, and super durable for the ultimate […]
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A jammed packed Tom Dash Memorial Speedway in Atwater, CA was the scene of Round 2 of the KPX Karting Championship. Sundays scheduled event was home to 112 racers all within seven classes comprising of two motor packages the KA100 and the 206. KPX and the Atwater team did a great job of getting everyone […]
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Southern California karting program nearing the halfway point of 2018
The Los Angeles Karting Championship is closing in on the end of the first half for the 2018 season following Round Four contested on May 20. Over 160 entries continues to be the pattern of 2018, bringing together many of the top racers from Southern California and around the west coast to the CalSpeed Karting […]
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ROK Sonoma presented by Sanzaru starts Race #4, with most of the kids out of school and everyone taking in the fantastic weather at Simraceway Performance Karting Center. The tough Sprint track configuration will test all drivers fitness and focus at this race. The Senior ROK class will be the Molecule “Feature Class” this weekend […]
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Round 5 of the GoPro Motorplex Karting Challenge on Saturday marked the second half of the Memorial Day weekend race event. The day began with sunny skies, but quickly turned to a heavy downpour by Qualifying. Rains fell throughout the late afternoon, eventually causing the event to be delayed shortly due to thunderstorms. As the […]
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Friday night’s Round 4 of the GoPro Motorplex Karting Challenge kicked off the series’ Memorial Day weekend double-header event. Excited by a unique opportunity to race under the lights and the chance to race twice in a single weekend, 138 karters entered Round 4 of the 12-Round club championship series. Congrats to all Round 4 […]
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The 2018 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour reached its halfway point of the season with the running of the ninth annual SpringNationals. The event was held at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association facility in Glendale, Arizona, featuring record high temperatures throughout the weekend. As with every Pro Tour event, Eyenovation’s Chris Ortenburger sat down with SKUSA […]
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Registration is now open for the Quincy Grand Prix at South Park and the Triple Crown of Karting. You can register here: https://www.quincygrandprix.com/online-entry/sunday-championships Three of the most iconic races in the history of karting are joining forces in 2018 to co-promote the Triple Crown of Karting. Bragging rights and trophies in North America will be awarded […]
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– Engine raffle for all classes – Qualify to race at the Rotax Grand Finals in Brazil 1.WHERE & WHEN The official events take place from July 6-8 at the New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, NJ. Registration and engine raffle will take place on Wednesday July 4th, with optional pre-event practice on Thursday July […]
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The Superkarts! USA Pro Tour reached the halfway point of the 2018 season with the ninth running of the SpringNationals. The Phoenix Kart Racing Association in Glendale, Arizona hosted Round Three and Four of the championship chase for the nine IAME and Stock Honda categories. The weekend featured record high temperatures for the area as […]
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South Carolina’s Danny Dyszelski (Kaos Kart Shop) drove with poise on his way to sweeping Saturday at Pocono in both Formula Cadet and Mini Rok. Annie Rhule (Checkered Motorsports came up just short, but also swept second position in both classes as well. The final Formula Cadet featured a hard fought race between Dyszelski, Rhule, […]
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The American E-Kart Championship (AEKC) powered by Monster Energy announced its nationwide, indoor karting series schedule today with races starting Monday, May 21 and culminating with the Championship Weekend on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12 at Accelerate Indoor Speedway & Events, Chicago in Mokena, Ill. with the winner receiving a $10,000 cash prize. […]
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