After shutting down for a year due to the Coronavirus, organizers of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest karting street race, have announced plans for the race to return to its usual Labor Day weekend dates, Sept. 4-5, this year. It will be the 26th year for this popular motorsport event, run […]
Read Full StoryHaving just completed its 25th year in 2019, the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix kart race has announced a new partnership designed to ensure this great event continues for another 25 years. It was announced earlier this year that the race has been suspended for 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions but will return in 2021. The […]
Read Full StoryWith the uncertainty of when the state will reach Phase 5 of Restore Illinois, and with a strong commitment to the health and safety of the racers, volunteers, staff and spectators, the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest karting street race, has announced that this year’s Labor Day weekend event will not be […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: September 2019 – Evan Stamer
Margay driver grabs first career Rock trophies from Rock Island Grand Prix
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 StoryOne of the longest running events in North American karting is the Rock Island Grand Prix. The world-famous street race in Rock Island, Illinois hosted the 25th edition on August 31-September 1 with racers from all over converging on the Quad Cities area for fun on and off the track. Two action-packed days fill up […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2019 Rock Island Grand Prix – Race Report
Liberante claims King of the Streets as Lawson, Neilson and Goettsch add to their record totals
Labor Day weekend for the sport of karting is about the Rock Island Grand Prix. The famed street race through the downtown road of Rock Island, Illinois celebrated the 25th running, welcoming another stellar paddock of local stars, grassroots racers, and top pilots from around the country. In total, 18 categories battled for the coveted […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2019 Rock Island Grand Prix – Preview
25th running of world’s largest street race takes place this Labor Day weekend in Quad Cities
History is set to be made this Saturday when karts hit the streets of Rock Island, Illinois. The 25th edition of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom begins at 8am Saturday morning when the first practice sessions around the 6/10-mile course. The course and planning of the Labor Day weekend racing festival […]
Read Full StoryThe Extreme Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom will host the 20th running of the exciting King of the Streets shifter kart race sponsored by LeCont Tires. King of the Streets is one of the most coveted titles that can be won in North American karting and is always one of the headline races […]
Read Full StoryOne of the longest running events in United States karting – the Rock Island Grand Prix – is about to write the 25th chapter of the famed Labor Day street race. Each year, a group of volunteers plan and execute a two-day racing festival in the city streets of Rock Island, Illinois. The Quad Cities […]
Read Full StoryThe Rock Island Grand Prix has become the largest street race in the world, and the longest running at the same time. Every Labor Day weekend, karters from all over converge on the Quad Cities area to compete for two days in the city streets, ready to celebrate the 25th edition on August 31-September 1. […]
Read Full StoryThe Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom has announced its race staff for 2019, the event’s 25th anniversary. Rock Island is the only time each year that this all-star team of officials work together. “Over the years we have had the top officials available from across the U.S. and Canada. A major street […]
Read Full StoryEarlier this year, the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom announced plans to allow the 175cc SSE shifter engine to run in King of the Streets, Open shifter and Masters shifter classes. RIGP agreed at that time to review the engine’s performance at other races and make weight adjustments if needed. Today, the […]
Read Full StoryXtream Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom Announces Course Changes for 25th Anniversary Race
In preparation for the 25th annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom, organizers reached out to friends and participants for suggestions to help make the event special. Many suggested changing up the race course after 25 years. Due to the challenges of a temporary circuit, brick roads, demands by neighboring property owners, locations of electricity and […]
Read Full StoryThe Rock Celebrating 25th Anniversary in 2019
Rock Island Grand Prix is a karting ‘bucket list’ event
For the last 25 years, the Rock Island Grand Prix has been one of the core karting events in North America. We use the term ‘bucket list’ when describing the race because it’s a one-of-a-kind event that every karter should experience at least once. That said, if you attend once, you’re very likely coming back. […]
Read Full StoryIn 1956, Art Ingeles is credited with building the first kart in his garage in California and testing it in the parking lot of the Rose Bowl. Soon after, the seeds of kart racing were planted just south of Rock Island. Kart racing was introduced to the Quad-Cities area in 1958 on a dirt track […]
Read Full StoryInaugural KA-LO Cup at COTA Karting Finalizes Prize Package
Grassroots special event in Texas now presented by Croc Promotion USA and Mad Old Nut Racing
With just a few weeks remaining, P1 Promotions has finalized the prize package offerings for the inaugural KA-LO Cup presented by Croc Promotion USA and Mad Old Nut Racing taking place June 14-16 at the Circuit of the Americas Karting facility in Austin, Texas. Mark and Gina French, of P1 Promotions, have put together a […]
Read Full StoryRegistration is now open for the 25th annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom, to be held August 31 and Sept. 1, 2019 through the city streets of Rock Island, Ill. This year will also feature the 20th running of the King of the Streets shifter race. Rock Island city officials have committed to […]
Read Full StoryWhat Does the Future Hold for Rock Island Grand Prix?
Labor Day weekend event to celebrate 25th edition in 2019
Not many events in the sport of karting maintain their status long enough to hit the 25-year mark. The Rock Island Grand Prix is one of those races. The Quad Cities area of Illinois and Iowa will play host the 25th edition of this iconic event on August 31 – September 1, 2019. The Labor […]
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Seventh straight Rock Island Grand Prix behind the wheel, joining TB Kart Indy for Labor Day weekend
There is no other event like it in North America, or around the world. It’s the Rock Island Grand Prix. The Labor Day weekend street race brings karters to the Quad Cities area and Rock Island, which is located on the banks of the Mississippi River, to compete for two days around the city’s Arts […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews.com Driver of the Month: September 2018 – Riley Scott
15-year-old from Quincy beats out RIGP legends to score two Rock trophies in first start
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 […]
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