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Ep 311This Week In Karting: EP45 – July 19, 2022

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 45th episode of ‘This Week In Karting’ provide a wide range of topic in this show presented by Hyperfuels. The actions following the Superkarts! USA SpringNationals were discussed along with updates regarding Labor Day weekend events – the Lone Star Grand Prix and the Rock Island Grand Prix. Silly season continues with David Cole and EKN Editorial Assistant Nate Dean providing their insight and thoughts on all those topics in this show.

Jul 21, 20221h 2m

Ep 310EKN Debrief: Episode 98 - 2022 United States Pro Kart Series – Badger State Grand Prix

The second half of the United States Pro Kart Series went into the books on the weekend, with the Badger State Grand Prix contested from the Briggs & Stratton Motorplex at Road America. Perfect weather surrounded the Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin facility – known as ‘America’s National Park of Speed’ – with Rounds Five and Six of the IAME championship program completed over the July 7-10 weekend. David Cole and Rob Howden provide a full review of the event in this new episode of the EKN Debrief - thanks to OTK USA. They cover the MG Tires Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by D.I.D Chain. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Margay Racing completes the podcast.

Jul 14, 20221h 20m

Ep 309EKN OutLap: EP41 - 2022 United States Pro Kart Series – Road America

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 halfway point to the 2022 United States Pro Kart Series is here, as we dive into the second half of the season with a third straight trip to the Briggs & Stratton Motorplex at Road America over the July 7-10 weekend. The Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin facility sits within the historic 4-mile road course, making it a hidden gem for the sport of karting in North America. Rounds Five and Six will be contested on the weekend as Rob Howden and David Cole preview the event and the pre-entry lists in this episode of the OutLap – presented by the Alan Rudolph Racing Academy.

Jul 7, 202256 min

Ep 308EKN Debrief: Episode 97 - 2022 California ROK Championship – PARC

A special one-off, winner take all event was held for the 2022 California ROK Championship program at the Pat’s Acres Racing Complex in Canby, Oregon. ROKkers traveled to the historic 6/10-mile course on the June 24-26 weekend for three days of battle to claim the ROK Vegas tickets and prizes up for grabs. Rob Howden and David Cole provide a full review of the event in this new episode of the EKN Debrief - thanks to Comet Kart Sales. They cover the Parolin USA Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Skip Barber Racing School. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Franklin Motorsport completes the podcast.

Jul 1, 20221h 9m

Ep 307EKN OutLap: EP40 - 2022 California ROK Championship

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. A winner-take-all, one-off event will fill up the 2022 California ROK Championship program with a three-day event scheduled for June 24-26 at the Pat’s Acres Racing Complex. The unique race at the Canby, Oregon is set to provide ROK Vegas prizes to the top-three finishers on the weekend. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the event and the pre-entry lists in this episode of the OutLap – presented by D.I.D Chain.

Jun 24, 202255 min

Ep 306EKN Debrief: Episode 96 - 2022 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SpringNationals

The midway point of the 2022 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour has been reached with the 12th running of the SKUSA SpringNationals presented by ASPEN Fuels USA, held at the Utah Motorsports Campus on June 9-12. The Erda, Utah facility welcomed the series for a fourth time, third to host the SpringNationals in the last four years. Nine categories contested Round Three and Four of the 2022 championship program with warmer temperatures making it for a challenge weekend both on and off the track. David Cole and Rob Howden provide a full review of the event in this new episode of the EKN Debrief - thanks to Alan Rudolph Racing Academy. They cover the Trinity Karting Group Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Parolin USA. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by CRG Nordam completes the podcast.

Jun 17, 20221h 32m

Ep 305EKN OutLap: EP39 - 2022 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 2022 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour is reached this weekend as the SKUSA SpringNationals will be contested at the Utah Motorsports Campus. The Erda, Utah facility will host the series for a fourth time with the championship chase for the 13th season of the program will contest Round Three and Four on the weekend. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the event and the pre-entry lists in this episode of the OutLap – presented by Leading Edge Motorsports.

Jun 9, 20221h 17m

Ep 304This Week In Karting: EP44 – June 1, 2022

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 44 of ‘This Week In Karting’ is a wide range of topics in this show presented by Skip Barber Racing School. In addition to some mid-year ‘Silly Season’ with drivers finding new homes, Rob Howden and David Cole welcome new staff member Nate Dean to HMG. The show also includes breaking news for the California ROK Championship, updates from the Rock Island Grand Prix and more details about new facilities for karting.

Jun 3, 20221h 1m

Ep 303Face2Face: EP55 - Andy Seesemann - California ROK Championship

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. It is a return appearance in Episode 55 of Face2Face with the California ROK Championship the topic of the show. Series promoter Andy Seesemann joins the program to discuss the June 24-26 weekend at the Pat’s Acres Racing Complex in Canby, Oregon. Rob Howden and David Cole - who host the show and will be providing EKN Live coverage of the event - discuss the outlook of the summer festival weekend with Seesemann and the upcoming changes to his Full Throttle Karting operation that handles the west coast distribution of ROK and LeVanto products.

May 26, 202255 min

Ep 302Face2Face: EP54 - 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. Episode 54 of Face2Face gives the karting community a chance to learn about one of the most unique and historical events in the sport - the Quincy Grand Prix. The 2022 edition is scheduled for June 11-12 at the South Park in Quincy, Illinois. Event promoter Terry Traeder gives us the latest on the event, along with Margay Racing’s Keith Freber to provide us insight into the past and present of the event. Rob Howden and David Cole also welcome 2021 winners Devon Smith-Harden and Jeremiah Davis to provide more insight into way winning at the Quincy Grand Prix is so special.

May 24, 202257 min

Ep 301This Week In Karting: EP43 - May 17, 2022

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’ is back as Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the latest topics from the sport of karting in Episode 43, presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing. This episode includes discussion regarding the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25, the format changes to the United States Pro Kart Series. New from the Quincy Grand Prix and Comet Kart Sales along with the chassis partners for the 2022 Rotax Grand Finals and more.

May 23, 20221h 9m

Ep 300Face2Face: EP53 - NorthWest Karting Association

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 53rd episode of Face2Face takes us to the Pacific Northwest as we welcome the NorthWest Karting Association. The organization promotes the Padholder Super Cup Series for sprint and road racing programs. Their welcoming near record numbers to begin the 2022 season at the Tri City Kart Club in Washington, and preparing for another large event in McMinnville, Oregon. NWKA President Michael Schorn joins the show to discuss the programs and we welcome race winners Boden Barnwell and Rusty Lingle.

May 12, 202256 min

Ep 299EKN Debrief: Episode 95 - 2022 United States Pro Kart Series - Carolina Grand Prix

The first half of the 2022 United States Pro Kart Series is in the books with Rounds Three and Four of the championship program contested at the Carolina Grand Prix on April 28-May 1. The GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina welcomed over 300 entries in the seven IAME categories with picture perfect weather over the weekend. David Cole and Rob Howden provide a full review of the event in this new episode of the EKN Debrief - thanks to Trinity Karting Group. They cover the Acceleration Kart Racing Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Comet Kart Sales. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Margay Racing completes the podcast.

May 6, 20221h 27m

Ep 298EKN OutLap: EP38 - 2022 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 the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The second stop of the 2022 United States Pro Kart Series championship takes another record-setting field to the GoPro Motorplex for the Carolina Grand Prix. The Mooresville, North Carolina facility is the unofficial home to series, completing its 10th season. Rounds Three and Four will feature over 300 entries once again, the largest at the GoPro facility, in the seven IAME categories. David Cole and Rob Howden preview the weekend in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Parolin USA.

Apr 28, 20221h 5m

Ep 297Face2Face: EP52 - Cup Karts North America - CKNA Canada

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 52 of Face2Face reaches both the USA and Canada with the recent expansion of the Cup Karts North America. The CKNA organization began in the Midwest, and now holds a North Division and South Division. For the 2022 season, a CKNA Canada Division will make its debut with two events north of the border. CKNA’s Greg Jasperson and CKNA Canada Division’s Gerald Caseley join Rob Howden and David Cole to discuss the new program.

Apr 18, 202255 min

Ep 296EKN OutLap: EP37 - 2022 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. This weekend marks the beginning of the 13th season for the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour as the program hosts the 2022 SKUSA WinterNationals at the NOLA Motorsports Park. The March 31-April 3 event at the Avondale, Louisiana facility is the fifth edition of the WinterNats, welcoming its largest entry total in the nine categories competing. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in this episode of the OutLap, presented by the Alan Rudolph Racing Academy.

Apr 1, 20221h 19m

Ep 295EKN Debrief: Episode 94 - 2022 Challenge of the Americas - Sonoma

The 15th season for Challenge of the Americas closed out over the March 25-27 weekend at the Sonoma Raceway. The 2022 series finale hosted Rounds Five and Six at the Sonoma, California facility, crowning this year’s champions with tickets to the ROK Cup Superfinal and ROK Vegas events on the line. Rob Howden and David Cole provide a full review of the Challenge finale in this new episode of the EKN Debrief - thanks to Skip Barber Racing School. They cover the Comet Kart Sales Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by CRG Nordam. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing completes the podcast.

Mar 31, 20221h 23m

Ep 294EKN Tent Talk: EP4 - Ron White Racing / CRG Nordam - Challenge of the Americas - Sonoma

What better way for eKartingNews to introduce you to the industry and those competing in the sport then to go straight to them for a sit-down discussion. That is the goal of the 'EKN Tent Talk', the newest component of the EKN Trackside coverage program. EKN sets up shop with one of the teams in the paddock and welcomes guests under the tent. Episode Four of the EKN Tent Talk ventured into the home of Ron White Racing, the west coast CRG Nordam dealer and race team during the finale weekend for Challenge of the Americas. The final two rounds of the 2022 championship were held at the Sonoma Raceway, the unofficial home of RWR. EKN’s Rob Howden and David Cole sat down with owner and racer Ron White, including Masters driver Kevin Woods and Senior pilot Ryan Martin.

Mar 30, 202232 min

Ep 293EKN OutLap: EP36 - 2022 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 the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The 15th season for Challenge of the Americas is set to close over the March 25-27 weekend with a visit to the Sonoma Raceway. Rounds Five and Six are scheduled to be contested over the two days of racing in Sonoma, California. Championships will be decided along with awarding tickets to the ROK Cup Superfinal and ROK Vegas events. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the nine categories set to do battle in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Acceleration Kart Racing.

Mar 24, 202253 min

Ep 292Face2Face: EP51 - United States Pro Kart Series Southern 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. A history making opening event for the United States Pro Kart Series began the 2022 season. The Southern Grand Prix visited the Orlando Kart Center for the first time over the March 4-6 weekend, welcoming 323 entries over the seven IAME categories. Rob Howden and David Cole went further in depth on the weekend with series owner Mark Coats and operations manager Tim Koyen joining for a new episode of Face2Face. To close out Episode 51, KA100 Senior winners Brandon Lemke and Alex Stanfield discuss their weekends in Orlando, Florida.

Mar 21, 202253 min

Ep 291Face2Face: EP50 - Brittany Lobaugh - Texas Sprint Racing Series

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 newest edition of Face2Face goes primetime as Rob Howden and David Cole host Episode 50. The show features returning guest Brittany Lobaugh from the Texas Sprint Racing Series as she provides insight into the upcoming 2022 season for the Superkarts! USA / International Kart Federation regional program.

Mar 17, 202245 min

Ep 290EKN Debrief: Episode 93 - 2022 United States Pro Kart Series Southern Grand Prix

The 10th season for the United States Pro Kart Series kicked off on the March 4-6 weekend, making its first visit to the Orlando Kart Center. A record setting 323 entries over the seven IAME categories took to the Orlando, Florida facility for the opening two rounds of competition in the 2022 championship program. David Cole and Rob Howden provide a full review of the Southern Grand Prix in this new episode of the EKN Debrief - thanks to Franklin Motorsports. They cover the Comet Kart Sales Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by CRG Nordam. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Acceleration Kart Racing completes the podcast.

Mar 11, 20221h 40m

Ep 289EKN OutLap: EP35 - 2022 United States Pro Kart Series - Orlando

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 10th season of the United States Pro Kart Series is kicking off this weekend, making its first visit to the Orlando Kart Center. The opening two rounds of the 2022 season will take place at the Orlando, Florida facility, reaching a record number of entries by surpassing the 300-mark for the seven IAME categories. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the nine categories set to do battle in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Comet Kart Sales.

Mar 4, 20221h 20m

Ep 288EKN Debrief: Episode 92 - 2022 Challenge of the Americas - PKRA

The halfway point of the 2022 Challenge of the Americas was put into the books over the February 25-27 weekend at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association. Nearly 130 entries in the 10 categories took on the challenging Glendale, Arizona during a picture perfect weekend of weather. David Cole and Rob Howden provide a full review of Round Three and Four from the event in this new episode of the EKN Debrief - thanks to CRG Nordam. They cover the Trinity Karting Group Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Alan Rudolph Racing Academy. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by OTK USA completes the podcast.

Mar 2, 20221h 16m

Ep 287EKN OutLap: EP34 - 2022 Challenge of the Americas - PKRA

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 to the 2022 Challenge of the Americas is coming this weekend (February 25-27) with Rounds Three and Four contested at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association in Glendale, Arizona. Over 120 entries are set to battle in the 10 divisions as the 15th anniversary season continues. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the nine categories set to do battle in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Parolin USA.

Feb 24, 20221h 7m

Ep 286EKN Debrief: Episode 91 - 2022 Superkarts! USA Winter Series - AMR2

The 2022 Superkarts! USA Winter Series closed out its program on the February 11-13 weekend at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires. The third and fourth rounds of the championship series were contested by the nine categories, deciding this year’s final race victors and title winners. Rob Howden and David Cole provide a report from the event in this new episode of the EKN Debrief - thanks to Acceleration Kart Racing. They cover the Margay Racing Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by MG Tires. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar completes the podcast.

Feb 23, 20221h 36m

Ep 285EKN Tent Talk: EP3 - Parolin USA - Superkarts! USA Winter Series - AMR2

What better way for eKartingNews to introduce you to the industry and those competing in the sport then to go straight to them for a sit-down discussion. That is the goal of the 'EKN Tent Talk', the newest component of the EKN Trackside coverage program. EKN sets up shop with one of the teams in the paddock and welcomes guests under the tent. The third episode of the EKN Tent Talk with another trip to the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires to complete the 2022 Superkarts! USA Winter Series program. Parolin USA welcomed Rob Howden and David Cole inside their tent following the full day of practice at the Homestead, Florida facility on Friday, February 11. Joining them for a few questions was Yannick Rolland, along with team drivers Alessandro de Tullio, Alessandro Truchot, and Sarah Bradley.

Feb 16, 202234 min

Ep 284EKN OutLap: EP33 - 2022 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 2022 Superkarts! USA Winter Series is set to conclude this weekend with competitors and teams heading to the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires on the February 11-13 weekend. The final two rounds of the four-race championship series will be held at the Homestead, Florida facility. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the nine categories set to do battle in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Skip Barber Racing School.

Feb 10, 20221h 7m

Ep 283EKN Debrief: Episode 90 - 2022 Challenge of the Americas - Tucson

The 15th season for Challenge of the Americas kicked off on the January 28-30 weekend at the Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona. EKN was trackside to provide coverage for the opening two rounds of the 2022 championship chase, welcoming nearly 130 entries in the nine categories competing. Rob Howden and David Cole provide a report from the event in this new episode of the EKN Debrief - thanks to Alan Rudolph Racing Academy. They cover the OTK USA Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Parolin USA. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Leading Edge Motorsports completes the podcast.

Feb 7, 20221h 39m

Ep 282EKN Tent Talk: EP2 - GFC Karting - Challenge of the Americas - Tucson

What better way for eKartingNews to introduce you to the industry and those competing in the sport then to go straight to them for a sit-down discussion. That is the goal of the 'EKN Tent Talk', the newest component of the EKN Trackside coverage program. EKN sets up shop with one of the teams in the paddock and welcomes guests under the tent. Episode 2 of the EKN Tent Talk traveled to the Challenge of the Americas 2022 opener at the Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona. GFC Karting / Formula Works opened up their tent for us Friday evening following a full day of practice. GFC himself Gary Carlton joined Rob Howden and David Cole to open up the show, along with team manager Sonny Cervelli to discuss the past, present and future of the brand and race team. Drivers Kyle Wick, defending ROK Shifter champion, and recent SuperNationals top qualifier Jake Drew also discuss their plans for the 2022 season.

Feb 4, 202235 min

Ep 281Face2Face: EP49 - RTX Karting - Rotax Winter Trophy

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 RTX Karting Rotax Winter Trophy is a new program to provide a place for ‘Rotaxians’ a place to open the new year. Following the first event in January, Grid 14 USA’s Esteban Del Rio and official Rotax commentator Henry Beaudette join Rob Howden and David Cole to discuss the first two rounds of the program and the plans for series finale, the future of Rotax and the RTX Karting in 2022.

Feb 3, 202250 min

Ep 280EKN OutLap: EP32 - 2022 Challenge of the Americas - Tucson

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 for Challenge of the Americas kicks off over the January 28-30 weekend at the Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona. The opening two rounds of the championship begin the chase toward the ROK Cup Superfinal tickets to the drivers who finish the six-round title program on top of the podium. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the 10 categories set to do battle in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Acceleration Kart Racing.

Jan 26, 202259 min

Ep 279Face2Face: EP48 - Andy Seesemann - Challenge of the Americas

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. Challenge of the Americas is set to kick off its 15th season in 2022, beginning with the opening rounds in Tucson, Arizona on the final weekend of January. EKN’s Rob Howden and David Cole sat down with series promoter Andy Seesemann to discuss the upcoming opener and the outlook for the rest of the Challenge, in addition to the California ROK Championship program later this summer.

Jan 25, 202244 min

Ep 278This Week In Karting: EP42 - January 19, 2021

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 first episode of ‘This Week In Karting’ for the 2022 season is here. Rob Howden and David Cole talk about the latest topics and news items surrounding the sport of karting in Episode 42, presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing. That includes the pushback bumper rules surrounding Superkarts! USA and United States Pro Kart Series, along with update on schedule for the Sunshine State Karting Challenge and the honoring of one of the greats in our sport at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.

Jan 21, 202250 min

Ep 277EKN Debrief: Episode 89 - 2022 Superkarts! USA Winter Series - AMR1

The 2022 season is officially underway with the first EKN Trackside event of the year. EKN travelled to the Superkarts! USA Winter Series opening weekend, held on January 7-9 at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires. The 220 entries in nine categories battled on and off rain conditions, including flooding of the track and paddock on early Saturday. Rob Howden and David Cole provide a report from the event in this new episode of the EKN Debrief - thanks to Parolin USA. They cover the MG Tires Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Leading Edge Motorsports. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Franklin Motorsports completes the podcast.

Jan 14, 20221h 27m

Ep 276EKN Tent Talk: EP1 - Trinity Karting Group - Superkarts! USA Winter Series - AMR1

What better way for eKartingNews to introduce you to the industry and those competing in the sport then to go straight to them for a sit-down discussion. That is the goal of the 'EKN Tent Talk', the newest component of the EKN Trackside coverage program. EKN sets up shop with one of the teams in the paddock and welcomes guests under the tent. For the inaugural show, Rob Howden and David Cole ventured to the Trinity Karting Group tent. There they welcomed TKG owner Shawn Bayliff to discuss the development of their operation and home track of Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati. Moving to the hot seat next was X30 Senior driver Thomas Nepveu before KA100 Senior pilots Gavin and Finnegan Bayliff completed the show.

Jan 12, 202232 min

Ep 275EKN OutLap: EP31 - 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 2022 is officially underway and the Superkarts! USA organization is set to host the fifth season of the SKUSA Winter Series. It all begins over the January 7-9 weekend at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires for the opening two rounds of the series championship. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the nine categories set to do battle in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Trinity Karting Group.

Jan 6, 20221h 9m

Ep 274This Week In Karting: EP41 - December 27, 2021

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 final podcast of 2021 is in the books with the 41st episode of ‘This Week In Karting’. Now into the final week of the year, Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the final news items of the sport before heading into the 2022 season. Enjoy updates regarding schedules and updates in this episode, presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing.

Dec 29, 20211h 2m

Ep 273Book It: Episode 3 - Gary Carlton

The newest podcast to hit the EKN Radio Network airwaves is ‘Book It - In Conversation with Rob Howden'. The EKN Publisher and long-time commentator turns on the mic for a raw, open book discussion with young karting legend Gary Carlton. From his humble beginnings in NorCal, to racing as a factory karting driver in Europe, Carlton has seen it all. And now, he’s turned that passion into his own business - GFC Karting. Howden brushes across all those topics and more with one of the youngest karting industry members to date.

Dec 23, 20212h 12m

Ep 272EKN Debrief: Episode 88 - Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 24 - Part 2

After roughly 110 weeks, the Superkarts! USA returned to host the SuperNationals following the postponement of the 24th edition in 2020. A new location of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and host hotel at Resorts World Las Vegas welcomed nearly 500 entries over the December 1-5 period. Nine categories were contested over the five days, completing with the main events on SuperSunday. David Cole and Rob Howden discuss the Senior/Master divisions in the Part 2 episode in this new EKN Debrief - thanks to the Alan Rudolph Racing Academy. They cover the Race Report presented by Trinity Karting Group and close out with the EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Leading Edge Motorsports.

Dec 17, 20212h 1m

Ep 271EKN Debrief: Episode 87 - Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 24 - Part 1

After roughly 110 weeks, the Superkarts! USA returned to host the SuperNationals following the postponement of the 24th edition in 2020. A new location of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and host hotel at Resorts World Las Vegas welcomed nearly 500 entries over the December 1-5 period. Nine categories were contested over the five days, completing with the main events on SuperSunday. David Cole and Rob Howden discuss the Junior/Cadet divisions in the Part 1 episode in this new EKN Debrief - thanks to Parolin USA. They cover the Acceleration Kart Racing Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by OTK USA. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Franklin Motorsports completes the podcast.

Dec 16, 20211h 33m

Ep 270EKN OutLap: EP30 - Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 24 - 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 is back after missing from the calendar in 2020. The 24th edition of the historic international karting event in Las Vegas is set for December 1-5 outside the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Nine categories are set to battle on the temporary circuit for a chance to enter the history books on SuperSunday. To preview the event, the OutLap has been broken up into two parts. The first covered the Cadet and Junior divisions. Part 2 takes a look at the Master Shifter, X30 Master, KA100 Senior, X30 Senior and Pro Shifter. Rob Howden and David Cole preview those categories while welcoming guests of Scott Barnes, Kip Foster, Pauly Massimino, Brandon Lemke, Ryan Norberg, Hannah Greenemeier, Connor Zilisch, and Danny Formal in this episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Trinity Karting Group.

Nov 29, 20212h 38m

Ep 269EKN OutLap: EP29 - Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 24 - 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. After being removed from the racing calendar in 2020, the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals has returned. The 24th edition of the historic international karting event in Las Vegas is set for December 1-5 outside the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Nine categories are set to battle on the temporary circuit for a chance to enter the history books on SuperSunday. To preview the event, the OutLap has been broken up into two parts, with the first to cover the Cadet and Junior divisions. Rob Howden and David Cole preview those categories while welcoming guests of Nick Tucker from Nitro Kart, KA100 Junior driver Aden Rudolph and X30 Junior contender Caleb Gafrarar in this episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Leading Edge Motorsports.

Nov 27, 20211h 41m

Ep 268Face2Face: EP47 - ROK Cup USA ROK Vegas

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. Following the running of the ROK Cup USA ROK Vegas event, EKN’s Rob Howden and David Cole sat down with three winners from the November 3-7 event in Las Vegas. Those drivers include Rolison Performance Group driver Nate Cicero (ROK Senior), Crosslink Competition pilot Martin Stone (VLR Master) and PSL Karting’s Jordon Musser (ROK Shifter Master).

Nov 17, 202144 min

Ep 267Face2Face: EP46 - Texas Karting Roundtable

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 46 of Face2Face welcomed a group of individuals responsible for the growth and stability of karting in the Lone Star State. The Texas Karting Roundtable included Brittany Lobaugh of the Texas Sprint Racing Series, Alan Rudolph from the Alan Rudolph Racing Academy at Speedsportz Racing Park in North Houston, Full Gas Motorsports owner Mark French and Heart of Texas Karting Club president Rod Clinard. They sat down with EKN’s Rob Howden to discuss the current state of the sport in Texas.

Nov 16, 20211h 5m

Ep 266This Week In Karting: EP40 - November 9, 2021

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’ has reached the 40th episode. And no, that does not mean we started 40 weeks ago (inside show humor). The new show, presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing, has Rob Howden and David Cole discuss updates within the sport and recent topics around the karting industry, including the SKUSA Winter Series, the FIA World Karting Championship, US Rotax Trophy Series West and more.

Nov 12, 202153 min

Ep 265Face2Face: EP45 - Mazda Motorsports Spec MX-5 Shootout

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. For a second straight year, EKN had the privilege to work with Mazda Motorsports in presenting nominees to the 2021 Spec MX-5 Shootout. Through those nominees, nine finalists were named to compete at the Sebring International Raceway. Two days of on-track and off-track evaluation led to the naming of two drivers earning $50,000 toward the 2022 season. The names of Nate Cicero and Westin Workman were called as the winners. The two joined EKN’s Rob Howden and David Cole to discuss the events leading up to and during the shootout for a new episode of Face2Face.

Nov 5, 202142 min

Ep 264Face2Face: EP44 - 2021 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. It was a great return of the International Kart Federation Sprint GrandNationals to the NorCal region. Grassroots drivers from all over the western half of the USA converged on the Prairie City Kart Track in Ranco Cordova, California on the October 15-17 weekend, with all nine categories competing for the prestigious Screaming Eagle for fast time in qualifying and the coveted Duffy trophy for the victory. EKN’s Rob Howden and David Cole welcomed Donald Durbin Jr. of Prairie City Kart Track and Greg Bell from Leading Edge Motorsports to discuss this year’s event, the growth of the PCKT club program and the future of the IKF Sprint GrandNationals in this new episode of Face2Face.

Oct 29, 20211h 20m

Ep 263This Week In Karting: EP39 - October 25, 2021

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 39 of ‘This Week In Karting’ - presented by Leading Edge Motorsports - welcomes Rob Howden and David Cole back behind the mic to discuss news items and updates surrounding the karting industry. The two discuss updates on the SKUSA SuperNationals 24 and SimCraft 24 Hours of NOLA, along with more details surrounding 2022 program as well as other topics hitting the EKN home page.

Oct 28, 20211h 2m

Ep 262EKN Debrief: Episode 86 - 2021 United States Pro Kart Series Carolina Grand Prix

The 2021 United States Pro Kart Series closed out over the October 15-17 weekend with the Carolina Grand Prix at the GoPro Motorplex. A total of 267 entries in seven IAME categories contested Round Seven and Eight at the Mooresville, North Carolina facility. Championships were decided over the weekend, capping off the ninth season for the series. David Cole and Rob Howden provide a report from the event in this new episode of the EKN Debrief - thanks to Trinity Karting Group. They cover the Parolin USA Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Acceleration Kart Racing. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by OTK USA completes the podcast.

Oct 22, 20211h 33m