Tracks Confirmed for 2024 Challenge of the Americas
Winter west coast series to visit Arizona with two events scheduled for California
The 2024 season is just around the corner and Challenge of the Americas is continuing the planning stages for the upcoming championship. The 17th edition of the winter west coast series is set for another three weekend events, featuring six rounds of racing between the months of February and April. The locations for the three […]
Read Full StoryThe registrations for the ROK Cup Superfinal 2023 are now open and many drivers from all over the world have already registered for the most awaited event of the year which will take place from 11th to 14thOctober 2023 at the South Garda Karting track in Lonato (BS). You find here some information: Wild card […]
Read Full StoryROK Cup USA is thrilled to announce a partnership with Skip Barber Racing School beginning in ROK Vegas and continuing through all 2024 ROK Cup USA dates. ROK Vegas will be rebranded “ROK Vegas presented by Skip Barber Racing School” beginning in October 2023; however, that is just the beginning of a partnership to expose […]
Read Full StoryChallenge of the Americas Adjusts Series Finale Date for 2024
New weekend for final two rounds of winter west coast series
In the matter of five months, the 2024 Challenge of the Americas will be kicking off the 17th season for the international winter west coast series. February 2024 is the opening month of the three weekend, six-round championship program. Dates for the 2024 season were announced this past July, with February, March and April as […]
Read Full StoryChallenge of the Americas Setting Plans for 2024 Program
Initial dates set for 17th season of winter west coast series
The halfway point to the 2023 calendar year has passed, and FTK Promotions is excited about the upcoming season for the Challenge of the Americas winter program. When the calendar switches over to 2024 in January, the Challenge will host its 17th season of the premier west coast winter series. To begin the planning stages, […]
Read Full StoryIt’s the halfway point of the 2023 season as we enter the month of July with a full six months of racing into the books. We now head into the second half of the year, with championships at the national, regional, and club level all to be decided in the coming months. The annual Major […]
Read Full StoryThe following is a statement from Andy Seesemann of FTK Promotions, providing information on ROK the PARC event originally scheduled for July 14-16 at the Pat’s Acres Racing Complex in Canby, Oregon. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of ROK the PARC event due to lack of participation. This is […]
Read Full StoryAmarillo Kart Complex Becomes Full Time Facility
Panhandle karting circuit set for exciting future under new ownership
Karting is a combination of two elements – those who want to push the need for speed, and of course, the actual facilities with which drivers can compete against one another. Parking lots were the original locations when Art Ingels developed the first kart in 1956. Permanent kart tracks began sprouting in fields across the […]
Read Full StoryShifterkart racing is a big part of karting’s history, dating back to the late 70s and early 80s in Europe. The craze of shifting gears cruising just one inch off the ground really hit the USA in the 90s and has continued on into a fourth decade. The state of California is where many of […]
Read Full StoryAs the 2023 season rolls on, ROK Sonoma Presented by Titanium Sports completed its third round of competition this past weekend. With a huge increase in numbers in the VLR classes, ROK Sonoma is gaining popularity with the heart of the karting season just around the corner. With three of nine race weekends in the […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews.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 63rd episode […]
Read Full StoryeKartingNews.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 62 of […]
Read Full StoryROK the PARC Set for July 14-16 Weekend
FTK Promotions returns to Pat’s Acres Racing Complex for fun-filled, hard ROKing summer festival
For ROK racers on the West Coast, every new season launches with the opening rounds of the Challenge of the Americas. Andy Seesemann and his FTK Promotions staff produce fantastic race weekends that focus on an enjoyable atmosphere and clockwork events, and the series is always a resounding success. For 2023, Seesemann is continuing to […]
Read Full StoryThe 2023 Challenge of the Americas came to an end over the April 14-16 weekend at the Sonoma Raceway. The Sonoma, California facility hosted the fifth and sixth rounds of the premier west coast winter series to decide the champions in the 16th season of the program. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action […]
Read Full StoryROK Sonoma Presented by Titanium Sports Nutrition Completes Round Two
New and returning winners highlight results over Easter weekend
With karting in North America now in full swing, it was time for the second round of the ROK Sonoma Presented by Titanium Sports Nutrition. Taking place over the Easter weekend, a large contingent of ROKKERs took on the karting venue at the famed Sonoma Raceway. With some drivers doubling up on their wins from […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2023 Challenge of the Americas – Sonoma – Sunday Report
Pickett and Vasquez claim wins as championships are decided for 16th season of series
All cards were left on the table Sunday as the 2023 Challenge of the Americas hosted the final round of the 16th season with a full day of action at the Sonoma Raceway karting center. The Sonoma, California facility always produces great racing, and Round Six of the premier west coast winter series was just […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2023 Challenge of the Americas – Sonoma – Saturday Report
Pickett and Keeble top Senior categories in first day of doubleheader finale
The penultimate round of the 2023 Challenge of the Americas cruised through a cool day at the 12-turn, 0.7-mile Sonoma Raceway in California, but the racing was hectic at times despite the fact that the incoming point leaders succeeded in strengthening their grips on their respective titles. Hometown hero Hunter Pickett (PSL / Birel ART) […]
Read Full StoryEKN’s Paddock Insider is part of our Trackside coverage, bringing you notes, updates and breaking news as it happens. The article will feature notes from trackside at the 2023 Challenge of the Americas, with the final two rounds held on April 14-16 at the Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California. This is insider info will not […]
Read Full StoryThe EKN Trackside Live program visits multiple events throughout the karting season. Leading up to major events on the calendar, EKN is happy to provide a show as part of the EKN Radio Network. The EKN OutLap is a preview podcast show, geared at providing you the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2023 Challenge of the Americas – Sonoma – Preview
Series finale hosts final two rounds to close out 16th season of premier winter west coast series
The Challenge of the Americas series finale is set for this weekend – April 14-16 – at the Sonoma Raceway. The Sonoma, California facility will be the location for Round Five and Six of the six-round international west coast winter championship series. Perfect racing weather is forecasted for the weekend, which can provide a great […]
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