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Ep 461This Week In Karting: EP82 – December 4, 2024

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 82 of ‘This Week In Karting’ marked the return of the David Cole and Nate Dean back into the EKN Radio Network studio. The busy month of November kept them out of the studio, recording the first show since late October. Several news items were included in the show, discussing the TKG Birel ART USA, expansion of the new Shinko Kart Tires USA, 2025 details surrounding ROK Cup USA, SKUSA, Route 66 and much more in this show, presented by Margay Racing.

Dec 6, 202455 min

Ep 460EKN Debrief: Episode 140 – Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 – Part 2

The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 was held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway over November 13-17. The Las Vegas spectacular for 2024 was the third largest of the event at 550 entries over the nine categories that made history on SuperSunday. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from the Las Vegas Boulevard in Part 2 show – presented by Parolin USA. The show begins with the Rolison Performance Group Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Stilo USA Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Sodi Racing USA completes the podcast.

Nov 26, 20241h 56m

Ep 459EKN Debrief: Episode 139 – Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 – Part 1

The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 was held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway over November 13-17. The Las Vegas spectacular for 2024 was the third largest of the event at 550 entries over the nine categories that made history on SuperSunday. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from the Las Vegas Boulevard in Part 1 show – presented by Sodi Racing USA. The show begins with the Skip Barber Racing School Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Comet Kart Sales Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Factory Karts completes the podcast.

Nov 25, 20241h 31m

Ep 458EKN OutLap: EP81 – Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 – Part 2

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 into the weekend. The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 is scheduled for November 13-17 outside the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nearly 500 drivers making up roughly 550 entries will battle in nine categories on a new temporary circuit, vying to etch their names into the history books. Rob Howden and David Cole return to the EKN Broadcast Studio for a LIVE version of the OutLap, presented by Comet Kart Sales. Part 2 show covers the KA100 Master, Master Shifter, KA100 Senior, Pro X30 and Pro Shifter divisions.

Nov 11, 20242h 17m

Ep 457EKN OutLap: EP80 – Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 – Part 1

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 into the weekend. The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 is scheduled for November 13-17 outside the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nearly 500 drivers making up roughly 550 entries will battle in nine categories on a new temporary circuit, vying to etch their names into the history books. Rob Howden, David Cole and Nate Dean enter the EKN Broadcast Studio for a LIVE version of the OutLap, presented by Rolison Performance Group. Part 1 show covers the Micro Swift, Mini Swift, KA100 Junior and X30 Junior classes.

Nov 8, 20241h 29m

Ep 456This Week In Karting: EP81 – October 22, 2024

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 EKN Radio Network studio welcomed Rob Howden and David Cole for Episode 81 of ‘This Week In Karting’. The two discuss the new Shinko Kart Tires USA established by Andy Seesemann along with the updated schedule for USPKS. The SKUSA SuperNationals 27 prize package was announced, along with new owners of the Concepts Haulers Motor Speedway and the RIGP Scholarship Winners. Sodi Racing USA welcomes Velocity Racing as the official race team, and more in this show, presented by Parolin USA.

Oct 24, 202452 min

Ep 455EKN Debrief: Episode 138 – Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 8

The Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 8 became the biggest karting event in the modern era of karting – welcoming 585 entries in nine categories – powered by Briggs & Stratton 206 engines. The October 10-13 event at the New Castle Motorsports Park set another event record for entries, while also changing up the format by introducing night racing for both Friday and Saturday. Rob Howden and David Cole review the action from New Castle, Indiana in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Sodi Racing USA. The show begins with the Margay Racing Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Comet Kart Sales Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Factory Karts completes the podcast.

Oct 18, 20241h 41m

Ep 454EKN OutLap: EP79 – Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 8

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 into the weekend. The Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 8 is set to take place on October 10-13 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. A record-setting 627 entries will compete in the nine categories at the New Castle, Indiana. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the event in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing.

Oct 10, 20241h 11m

Ep 453Face2Face: EP81 – Andy Seesemann – Full Throttle Karting

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 81 of Face2Face brings everyone back into the EKN Live Studio after some time off due to a busy 2024 season. Joining hosts Rob Howden and David Cole is Andy Seesemann of Full Throttle Karting. The Idaho-based company has become the new sole importer for the Shinko Racing Kart Tires for the United States. This new venture brings the brand manufactured in South Korea to the Challenge of the Americas program as the spec tire in 2025. The show gives Seesemann the platform to discuss the new brand to the USA karting market and plans for the upcoming Challenge season.

Oct 9, 20241h 2m

Ep 452EKN Debrief: Episode 137 – 2024 United States Pro Kart Series Indiana Grand Prix

The final event of the 2024 United States Pro Kart Series was completed over the September 27-29 weekend with the Indiana Grand Prix held at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Just over 200 entries in the seven IAME categories contested the New Castle, Indiana facility in challenging weather conditions all weekend long, deciding the 2024 series champions. David Cole and Nate Dean recap the action from New Castle in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Skip Barber Racing School. The show begins with the Parolin USA Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Factory Karts Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Comet Kart Sales completes the podcast.

Oct 4, 20241h 28m

Ep 451EKN OutLap: EP78 – 2024 United States Pro Kart Series Indiana Grand Prix

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 into the weekend. The Indiana Grand Prix will host the final event of the 2024 United States Pro Kart Series championship program. The 12th season of the series is set to conclude on September 27-29 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Over 200 entries in the seven IAME categories will battle for one final time at the New Castle, Indiana facility. David Cole and Nate Dean preview the event and the championship chases in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Comet Kart Sales.

Sep 26, 202457 min

Ep 450This Week In Karting: EP80 – September 10, 2024

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. ‘This Week In Karting’ returns after a busy month stretch during August that kept the EKN Radio Network studio busy with OutLap and Debrief podcasts. Episode 80 hosted by Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the updated 2025 schedules for Challenge of the Americas, Superkarts! USA and the United States Pro Kart Series. Endurance racing returning to New Castle Motorsports Park along with new websites for Comet Kart Sales and CompKart are among the topics in this show, presented by Rolison Performance Group.

Sep 13, 202452 min

Ep 449EKN Debrief: Episode 136 – 2024 Rock Island Grand Prix

The 29th edition of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix presented by The Hemp Doctor was held over the August 31-September 1 weekend. Celebrating the Labor Day weekend, karter converged on the two-day karting street race festival in Rock Island, Illinois. A new circuit due to construction on and around the original streets welcomed nearly 200 entries battling on the new streets, presenting a new challenge for even that most experienced racers. Rob Howden and David Cole provide a review of the action from New Castle in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Margay Racing. The show begins with the Comet Kart Sales Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the D.I.D Chains Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Skip Barber Racing School completes the podcast.

Sep 6, 20241h 29m

Ep 448EKN Debrief: Episode 135 – 2024 Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final

The third edition of the Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final was contested at the New Castle Motorsports Park on August 23-25. The New Castle, Indiana facility welcomed over 70 Rotax drivers from multiple countries, competing in five categories. In addition to racing for victory, six tickets to the 2024 Rotax Grand Finals in Italy this October were awarded based on the results in the main events on Sunday. Rob Howden and David Cole provide a review of the action from New Castle in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Rolison Performance Group. The show begins with the Skip Barber Racing School Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Comet Kart Sales Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by D.I.D Chains completes the podcast.

Aug 29, 202457 min

Ep 447EKN OutLap: EP77 – 2024 Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final

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 into the weekend. The third edition of the Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final, hosted by Race Rotax, is set to take place over August 23-25 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. A total of six tickets to the 2024 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, scheduled for October 19-26 in Italy, are up for grabs this weekend. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the event in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Parolin USA.

Aug 22, 202456 min

Ep 446EKN Debrief: Episode 134 – 2024 United States Pro Kart Series – Ohio Grand Prix

The penultimate event of the 2024 United States Pro Kart Series took place over the August 9-11 weekend with the Ohio Grand Prix taking place at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati. The Batavia, Ohio facility welcomed just under 200 entries over the seven categories in the series’ second visit in two years. David Cole and Nate Dean recap the action from ‘The Club’ in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Sodi Racing USA. The show begins with the OTK USA Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Stilo USA Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Odenthal Racing Products completes the podcast.

Aug 15, 20241h 32m

Ep 445EKN OutLap: EP76 – 2024 United States Pro Kart Series Ohio Grand Prix

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 into the weekend. The penultimate event of the 2024 United States Pro Kart Series is this weekend – August 9-11 – as the series hosts the Ohio Grand Prix at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati. The Batavia, Ohio circuit will welcome the series presented by IAME USA East and MG Tires for Round Four of the championship chase. David Cole and Nate Dean preview the event and the championship chases in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Factory Karts.

Aug 7, 20241h 11m

Ep 444EKN Debrief: Episode 133 – 2024 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SummerNationals

The 2024 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour came to a close on the July 26-28 weekend with the New Castle Motorsports Park hosting the SKUSA SummerNationals for the 10th straight year. The New Castle, Indiana facility welcomed 230 entries over eight categories completing the final action of the series championships, including the new SKUSA Pro Show. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from New Castle in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Skip Barber Racing School. The show begins with the Briggs Racing Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Sodi Racing USA Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Stilo USA completes the podcast.

Aug 1, 20241h 46m

Ep 443EKN OutLap: EP75 – 2024 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SummerNationals

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 into the weekend. The 2024 series finale for the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour is here. The New Castle Motorsports Park will host the SKUSA SummerNationals for a 10th straight time this weekend – June 26-28. The New Castle, Indiana facility will host the final two rounds for the Semi-Pro divisions and the final round for the new SKUSA Pro Show divisions. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the event and the championship chases in this episode of the OutLap, presented by D.I.D Chain.

Jul 25, 20241h 11m

Ep 442This Week In Karting: EP79 – July 17, 2024

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 79 of ‘This Week In Karting’ welcomes back Rob Howden to the EKN Radio Network studio. Howden returns to join David Cole and discuss the latest topics and news items in the sport in this show presented by Sodi Racing USA. Among the topics include Rock Island Grand Prix new track layout, USPKS and IAME France form partnership, track news in Colorado, Missouri and Ohio, Racelab expanding its dealer network and Silly Season 2024 is underway.

Jul 19, 202456 min

Ep 441EKN Debrief: Episode 132 – 2024 United States Pro Kart Series – Wisconsin Grand Prix

The midway point of the 2024 United States Pro Kart Series was reached over the June 28-30 weekend. The Wisconsin Grand Prix was held at the Mill-Rite Raceway in Dousman, Wisconsin for Round Three of the 2024 championship program. It was the second visit to the home of the Badger Kart Club since the inaugural season in 2013. David Cole and Nate Dean recap the action from Race City USA in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Comet Kart Sales. The show begins with the D.I.D Chain Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Skip Barber Racing School Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Briggs Racing completes the podcast.

Jul 8, 20241h 27m

Ep 440Face2Face: EP80 – Brittany Lobaugh – IKF Sprint GrandNationals

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. EKN has reached Episode 80 of our Face2Face show, and in this edition we welcome back another former guest. Texas Sprint Racing Series owner Brittany Lobaugh joins Rob Howden and David Cole to discuss the progress of the 2024 season for the SKUSA and IKF regional series. The focus of the show, however, will be on the upcoming International Kart Federation Sprint GrandNationals, scheduled for August 2-4, which her staff will be hosting at the Amarillo Kart Complex in Panhandle, Texas. Karters will be able to learn more about how they can be part of the event and have a chance to win the coveted Duffy trophy.

Jun 28, 202434 min

Ep 439EKN OutLap: EP74 – 2024 United States Pro Kart Series Wisconsin Grand Prix

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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The midway point of the 2024 United States Pro Kart Series comes this weekend – June 28-30 – with the program visiting the Mill-Rite Raceway in Dousman, Wisconsin. The home of Badger Kart Club is set to welcome the series for the first time since 2013. David Cole and Nate Dean preview the event and the classes in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Margay Racing.

Jun 26, 20241h 4m

Ep 438EKN Debrief: Episode 131 – 2024 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SpringNationals

The midway point of the 2024 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour was reached on the June 14-16 weekend with the running of the SKUSA SpringNationals at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati. The Batavia, Ohio facility welcomed the organization for the first time, welcoming over 200 entries in the eight divisions, including the second round of the SKUSA Pro Show. David Cole and Nate Dean recap the action from The Club in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Sodi Racing USA. The show begins with the Parolin USA Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Factory Karts Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Skip Barber Racing School completes the podcast.

Jun 20, 20241h 35m

Ep 437EKN OutLap: EP73 – 2024 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SpringNationals

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 into the weekend. The midway point of the 2024 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour will be reached this weekend with the 15th season of the championship set to host the SpringNationals at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati. The Batavia, Ohio facility will welcome SKUSA for the first time in its history over the June 14-16 weekend. The second edition of the SKUSA Pro Show will take place along with Round Three and Four for the Semi Pro divisions. David Cole and Nate Dean preview the event and the classes in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Skip Barber Racing School.

Jun 14, 20241h 6m

Ep 436Face2Face: EP79 – Keith Freber – Margay Racing

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 79 of Face2Face welcomes back multi-time guest Keith Freber of Margay Racing. Their Ignite Karting program continues to grow after launching in 2015, bringing on new tracks, increasing numbers at their Ignite Challenge series and expanding into the road racing genre of karting. Rob Howden and David Cole host the show and discuss with Freber the new Skip Barber Racing School partnership and a new 2-cycle package available through their Ignite Karting line.

Jun 6, 20241h 4m

Ep 435This Week In Karting: EP78 – June 3, 2024

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 return of ‘This Week In Karting’ following a busy month of May brings David Cole and Nate Dean back to the EKN Studio. Episode 78 – presented by Rolison Performance Group – looks ahead to 2025 with news from Challenge of the Americas, early details for SKUSA SuperNationals 27 this November, a new partnership between Margay Racing and Skip Barber Racing School along with updates from the Rock Island Grand Prix and the new Spring Mountain Karting Complex.

Jun 5, 202455 min

Ep 434Face2Face: EP78 – 2024 Quincy Grand Prix

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. The first show of the 2024 season after a busy first five months of the year. Episode 78 of Face2Face is a look at the upcoming Quincy Grand Prix, set for June 8-9. The historic street race readies for the 35th edition of racing at ‘The Park’ in Quincy, Illinois with new promoter Jeff Scott taking over the reigns from the Traeder family. He joins Rob Howden and David Cole along with racers Jeff Dolian and Race Liberante to talk about the bucket list street race event.

May 30, 202457 min

Ep 433EKN Debrief: Episode 130 – 2024 United States Pro Kart Series – Carolina Grand Prix

The second stop of the 2024 United States Pro Kart Series was held at the Trackhouse Motorplex on the May 17-19 weekend. The Carolina Grand Prix featured the 12th visit to the Mooresville, North Carolina facility in the series 12-year history. The visit to the unofficial home of the series welcomed over 250 entries in the seven IAME categories on the weekend, battling in the second round of the 2024 championship program. David Cole and Nate Dean recap the action from Race City USA in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Sodi Racing USA. The show begins with the OTK USA Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Franklin Motorsports Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Parolin USA completes the podcast.

May 24, 20241h 27m

Ep 432EKN OutLap: EP72 – 2024 United States Pro Kart Series Carolina Grand Prix

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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The second event of the 2024 United States Pro Kart Series is set for this weekend – May 17-19 – at the Trackhouse Motorplex. The Mooresville, North Carolina facility will host the Carolina Grand Prix, welcoming over 250 entries competing in seven IAME categories. David Cole and Nate Dean preview the event and the classes in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Parolin USA.

May 15, 202456 min

Ep 431This Week In Karting: EP77 – April 29, 2024

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. A month since the last show for ‘This Week In Karting’ after a busy four week span that included vacations, two trackside events, and catching up on all the news and notes within the sport. David Cole and Nate Dean sat down for the only episode in April – presented by Comet Kart Sales. Among the topics are the 2025 SKUSA schedule, FIA Karting update, Rock Island Grand Prix news, rebranding at Florida karting circuit and more.

May 1, 202449 min

Ep 430EKN Debrief: Episode 129 – 2024 Challenge of the Americas – Sonoma

The 17th season for Challenge of the Americas ended over the April 12-14 weekend with another visit to Sonoma Raceway. The Sonoma, California facility brought in over 110 entries in the six categories, including a series record of 42 drivers in 100cc Senior battling over Round Five and Six of the 2024 championship program. The six champions were decided when the final laps were completed. Rob Howden and David Cole review the action from Wine Country in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Sodi Racing USA. The show begins with the Skip Barber Racing School Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Margay Racing Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Rolison Performance Group completes the podcast.

Apr 19, 20241h 28m

Ep 429EKN OutLap: EP71 – 2024 Challenge of the Americas - Sonoma

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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The 17th season for Challenge of the America wraps up this weekend – April 12-14 – at the Sonoma Raceway. The Sonoma, California facility will host Round Five and Round Six for the six categories to wrap up their 2024 championship stretch. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the event and the classes in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Factory Karts.

Apr 13, 202453 min

Ep 428EKN Debrief: Episode 128 – 2024 United States Pro Kart Series – Texas Grand Prix

The 12th season for the United States Pro Kart Series began over the April 5-7 weekend with the running of the Texas Grand Prix at the Speedsportz Racing Park. The New Caney, Texas facility welcomed 262 entries over the seven IAME categories for the opening round of the 2024 championship program. David Cole and Nate Dean recap the action from the Lone Star State in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by D.I.D Chain. The show begins with the Sodi Racing USA Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Comet Kart Sales Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Parolin USA completes the podcast.

Apr 11, 20241h 24m

Ep 427This Week In Karting: EP76 – March 20, 2024

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. ‘This Week In Karting’ returns for the first show of March after a busy stretch on the road covering events. Episode 76 presented by Margay Racing has David Cole and Nate Dean back in the studio, discussing the updates for the 2024 Rock Island Grand Prix, the return of Quincy Grand Prix, CKNA South heading to Daytona, Factory Karts new FZ Shifterkart engines and season 20 for the California ProKart Challenge.

Mar 22, 202453 min

Ep 426EKN Debrief: Episode 127 – 2024 Superkarts! Pro Tour WinterNationals

The 15th season for the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour is underway with the running of the 2024 SKUSA WinterNationals, held at the Orlando Kart Center. Nearly 250 entries gathered at the Orlando, Florida facility that hosted the event for a second straight year. The March 8-10 weekend was the debut of the new SKUSA Pro Show for X30 and Shifter while the Semi-Pro categories contested the first two rounds of the championship program. David Cole and Nate Dean recap the action from Orlando in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Franklin Motorsports. The show begins with the CRG Nordam Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Stilo USA Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by OTK USA completes the podcast.

Mar 15, 20241h 45m

Ep 425EKN OutLap: EP70 – 2024 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour WinterNationals

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 into the weekend. The 15th season of the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour is set to begin with the running of the 2024 SKUSA WinterNationals at the Orlando Kart Center. The Orlando, Florida facility is hosting the event for the second straight year, with nearly 250 entries battling in the nine categories competing on the March 8-10 weekend. David Cole and Nate Dean preview the event and the classes in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Sodi Racing USA.

Mar 8, 20241h 13m

Ep 424EKN Debrief: Episode 126 – 2024 Challenge of the Americas – Tucson 2

The midway point of the 17th season for Challenge of the Americas was reached over the March 1-3 weekend at the Musselman Honda Circuit. The Tucson, Arizona facility hosted Rounds Three and Four – or T2 weekend – welcoming nearly 80 entries in the six categories competing. Rob Howden and David Cole review the two days of racing in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Rolison Performance Group. The show begins with the Parolin USA Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Skip Barber Racing School Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by CRG Nordam completes the podcast.

Mar 7, 20241h 19m

Ep 423EKN OutLap: EP69 – 2024 Challenge of the Americas – Tucson 2

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 into the weekend. It is a return to the Musselman Honda Circuit this weekend as the 2024 Challenge of the Americas continues. The Tucson, Arizona facility is set to host Rounds Three and Four over the March 1-3 weekend as the 17th season for the winter west coast series moves forward. David Cole and Nate Dean preview the event and the classes in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Comet Kart Sales.

Feb 28, 202450 min

Ep 422This Week In Karting: EP75 – February 20, 2024

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 February edition of ‘This Week In Karting’ brings back David Cole and Nate Dean into the EKN Radio Network studio. Episode 75 presented by Factory Karts brings in topics surrounding the United States Pro Kart Series, RaceRotax US Trophy Series EXGEL Driver Exchange Program, return of Nitro Kart race team, Skip Barber Formula Race Series, Stockholm Karting Center, TB Kart expansion with Racelab and the introduction of the CS55.

Feb 22, 202454 min

Ep 421EKN Debrief: Episode 125 – 2024 Superkarts! USA Winter Series – AMR2

The finale weekend for the 2024 Superkarts! USA Winter Series was held on February 9-11 weekend at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires. The third and fourth rounds of the championship program decided this year’s title winners in Homestead, Florida. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the nine classes in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Sodi Racing USA. The show begins with the Margay Racing Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Parolin USA Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by CRG Nordam completes the podcast.

Feb 16, 20241h 47m

Ep 420EKN OutLap: EP68 – 2024 Superkarts! USA Winter Series – AMR2

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 into the weekend. The finale weekend for the 2024 Superkarts! USA Winter Series is here, with the final two rounds of the championship set for February 9-11 at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires. A handful of drivers are gearing up for a championship run, while the rest conclude the ‘Spring Training’ weekend to prepare for the upcoming SKUSA Pro Tour campaign. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the event and the classes in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Rolison Performance Group.

Feb 9, 202459 min

Ep 419EKN Debrief: Episode 124 – 2024 Challenge of the Americas – Tucson 1

The 17th season for Challenge of the Americas kicked off over February 2-4 at the Musselman Honda Circuit. The Tucson, Arizona facility hosted the first of two events in 2024 – T1 – with the first two rounds of the six-round championship program welcoming nearly 120 entries in the six categories. Rob Howden and David Cole review the two days of racing in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Parolin USA. The show begins with the Rolison Performance Group Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Factory Karts Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Sodi Racing USA completes the podcast.

Feb 8, 20241h 19m

Ep 418EKN OutLap: EP67 – 2024 Challenge of the Americas – Tucson 1

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 into the weekend. The start of the 2024 Challenge of the Americas is coming this weekend as the 17th season begins at the Musselman Honda Circuit. The Tucson, Arizona facility will host the opening two rounds, contesting the circuit in the clockwise direction for the first time in series history. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the event and the classes in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Skip Barber Racing School.

Jan 31, 202450 min

Ep 417This Week In Karting: EP74 – January 22, 2024

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 second show of 2024 for ‘This Week In Karting’ hits the EKN Radio Network airways. Following the first Trackside event of the season, David Cole and Nate Dean return to the studio for Episode 74. A number of topics are discussed, including changes at Challenge of the Americas, RaceRotax and Rotax Winter Trophy updates, team and event news – along with Ignite Challenge, Team FMS and Florida Winter Tour in this episode presented by Margay Racing.

Jan 24, 202457 min

Ep 416EKN Debrief: Episode 123 – 2024 Superkarts! USA Winter Series – AMR1

The 2024 season is underway as the Superkarts! USA Winter Series opened up its championship program over the January 12-14 weekend at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires. A record setting 285 entries competed over the first two rounds of the program in Homestead, Florida. David Cole and Nate Dean review the nine classes in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Factory Karts. The show begins with the Skip Barber Racing School Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Comet Kart Sales Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Franklin Motorsports completes the podcast.

Jan 19, 20241h 35m

Ep 415EKN OutLap: EP66 – 2024 Superkarts! USA Winter Series – AMR1

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 into the weekend. The 2024 begins with the first event on the calendar year as the Superkarts! USA Winter Series program opens up with the opening two rounds at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires. A record-setting pre-entry total of 282 with nine classes set to do battle at the Homestead, Florida facility. To set the stage for this weekend’s action, David Cole and Nate Dean preview the event and the classes in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Comet Kart Sales.

Jan 11, 20241h 7m

Ep 414This Week In Karting: EP73 – January 2, 2024

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. Welcome to 2024 and the first podcast of the new racing season. ‘This Week In Karting’ kicks off the EKN Radio Network podcast content for the new year, as David Cole and Nate Dean return to the studio for Episode 73. They discuss the final news of 2023 and look ahead to an exciting season ahead in this episode presented by Sodi Racing USA.

Jan 4, 20241h 7m

Ep 413Roundtable: EP1 – December 20, 2023

The eKartingNews Roundtable is a chance for a group of members from the karting community to discuss a topic with feedback from show viewers during the live podcast. Rob Howden and David Cole moderate the gathering panel of karting industry members. The first topic - 2026 World Championships to the USA. Based off a recent column, the discussion will center on the chances of the world karting stage coming to the United States, what must happen and what things to factor in hosting a prestigious event. Those joining the panel include: Mike Adams – New Castle Motorsports Park; Euan Jeffery – CRG Nordam; Gary Carlton – GFC Karting; Daniel Formal – Driver for Rolison Performance Group.

Dec 22, 20231h 21m

Ep 412This Week In Karting: EP72 – December 13, 2023

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. ‘This Week In Karting’ returns after a nearly two-month absence. It was a busy month in November with the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 26 in Las Vegas. The crew at EKN has recovered and returned to the podcast studio for Episode 72. David Cole and Nate Dean discuss several news items and review recent karting events in this episode presented by Parolin USA.

Dec 15, 202358 min