Sep 21, 2023
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The second edition of the Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final took place on September 15-17 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Race Rotax / J3 Competition welcomed 110 drivers in five Rotax categories, competing for victories along with 12 tickets to the 2023 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, set for December in Bahrain. David […]

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Sep 20, 2023
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n an effort to provide a centralized source for news and information for the Rotax karting community in North America, Rotax-USA.com is born. The new website will promote upcoming events, keeping you up to date with news and insights of Team USA at the Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) Grand Finals, provide information on products and […]

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EKN Trackside: 2023 Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final – Sunday Report

Hodgson defends US crown as 12 tickets to Rotax Grand Finals awarded from New Castle Motorsports Park

Sep 17, 2023
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The 2023 Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final was completed on Sunday at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Three official days of competition went into the books from the New Castle, Indiana facility, with Race Rotax / J3 Competition welcoming over 110 entries over the five categories offered. It was a battle through the Prefinal […]

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EKN Trackside: 2023 Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final – Saturday Report

Heat races completed in first day of competition at New Castle Motorsports Park

Sep 16, 2023
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The 2023 Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final completed the opening day of action at the New Castle Motorsports Park on Saturday with qualifying and three rounds of heat races contested for the five categories. Over 110 entries battled on the New Castle, Indiana facility with comfortable weather conditions around the National Reverse 1-mile circuit. […]

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Sep 15, 2023
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EKN’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 Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final held at the New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana. This is insider info will not be seen anywhere […]

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Sep 14, 2023
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The 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 […]

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EKN Trackside: 2023 Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final – Preview

Twelve Rotax Grand Finals tickets up for grabs at New Castle Motorsports Park

Sep 14, 2023
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The second edition of the Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final is set for this weekend – September 15-17 – at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Rotaxians from around the United States and handful of countries from around the world will converge on the New Castle, Indiana for a chance to take home victory, and […]

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Sep 11, 2023
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J3 Competition is excited to kick off the 2024 racing season with its highly anticipated US Trophy West series. The 2024 program promises more thrilling racing, with a revamped format that includes three double-header event weekends. What sets this season apart is the exclusive opportunity for series winners to secure coveted RMC Grand Finals Tickets. […]

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Sep 07, 2023
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eKartingNews 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. Episode 73 of Face2Face welcomes Justin Stefani of Race Rotax to […]

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Ten Years Later: 2013 Rotax Grand Finals

One decade since USA hosted Rotaxians from around the world and celebrated victory by Juan Manuel Correa

Sep 05, 2023
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The year is 2013, the month is November. The location is the NOLA Motorsports Park in New Orleans, Louisiana. The first ever Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals held on United States soil took place on November 10-16. It was the 14th edition of the Rotax world championship, spanning from the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Middle East […]

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Southwest Regional Cup Series Adds RTX USA GROUP as Series Partner

ROTAX 125 Evo engines legal for use in TAG classes

Aug 21, 2023
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Continuing to grow the Southwest Regional Cup Series (SWRC), series officials are pleased to announce RTX USA GROUP as a new partner. Effective immediately, ROTAX 125 Evo engines will be legal for use in TAG Junior and TAG Senior. “We are excited to welcome RTX USA GROUP, the Official ROTAX Karting distributor in the Southern USA, […]

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Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final to Award Six Open Tickets to Competitors

Non-US and US Residents in the running for additional RMC Grand Finals Tickets

Aug 14, 2023
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With the RMC US Trophy Final being held at New Castle Motorsports Park (NCMP) in just over one months’ time, anticipation is building for the final North American opportunity to earn tickets to the 2023 RMC Grand Finals in Bahrain. With six open tickets available for either the United States or International entrants, series officials […]

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Jul 21, 2023
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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 68th episode […]

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Jul 20, 2023
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The Canada Final 2023 is on the horizon and the competition for the title is going to be spectacular! The series takes place in Western Canada over two action-packed weekends at different locations and is also open to international drivers. This year, along with winning the Canada Final 2023 title, the champions in each of […]

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Jul 17, 2023
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In two months, tickets to the 2023 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals will be awarded on US soil. The second running of the US Trophy Final is set for September 15-17 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. In total, 12 tickets to the December 2-9 in Bahrain will be awarded on the weekend. Registration is […]

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May 31, 2023
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eKartingNews 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. Episode 71 of the EKN Face2Face live show welcomed Kris McCrone […]

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May 26, 2023
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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. One of the […]

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May 19, 2023
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J3 Competition concluded its 2023 Rotax Trophy West series this past weekend by returning competitive Rotax competition to Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona. Following an exciting Rounds 1 and 2 in Phoenix, AZ, the series witnessed a couple of first-time weekend final winners along with awarding the top three in each category with the […]

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One-on-One: Kris McCrone – Ohio Sprint Series

New owner of ‘Buckeye Karting Challenge’ program looking to take karting to next level

May 17, 2023
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The pride for karting in every state in the US can be traced back to the introduction of the sport in the late 50s and into the early 60s as this new form of motorsport branched out. The state of Ohio is filled with the sport’s history, including one of the oldest facilities in the […]

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May 10, 2023
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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 62 of […]

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