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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

Ep 261EKN OutLap: EP28 - 2021 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 2021 season for the United States Pro Kart Series is set to close out this weekend with the running of the Carolina Grand Prix at the GoPro Motorplex. For ninth time, the series will visit the Mooresville, North Carolina facility, deciding this year’s championship in the seven IAME categories with Round Seven and Eight to be contested. Rob Howden and David Cole provide a preview of this weekend’s event in this episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Alan Rudolph Racing Academy.

Oct 13, 20211h 6m

Ep 260EKN Debrief: Episode 85 - Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 5

One of the largest karting events of the year took place at the New Castle Motorsports Park this past weekend, with the Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 5 welcoming nearly 400 entries over the four-day event. The unofficial ‘Runoffs’ of the Briggs & Stratton 206 engine powerplant brought together racers from all over the USA to compete in eight classes, and leave as the Grand Nationals champion for the year. David Cole and Rob Howden provide a report from the event in this new episode of the EKN Debrief - thanks to Briggs & Stratton Racing. They cover the Franklin Motorsports Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by KartSport North America. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Trinity Karting Group completes the podcast.

Oct 8, 20211h 20m

Ep 259EKN OutLap: EP27 - Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 5

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 big one is here. The Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 5 is set for this weekend (September 30-October 3) at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The New Castle, Indiana facility is set to host around 400 entries in eight Briggs & Stratton 206 categories to win in is what is considered the ‘Runoffs’ of North American karting. Rob Howden and David Cole provide a preview of this weekend’s event in this episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Parolin USA. Visit the EKN Podcast page or find all the podcast episodes on Podbean.com, iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify by searching EKN Radio Network.

Sep 29, 20211h 24m

Ep 258This Week In Karting: EP38 - September 14, 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 38th episode of ‘This Week In Karting’ - presented by Acceleration Kart Racing - welcomes more insight into the upcoming 2022 season with more dates confirmed, including WKA, Stars Championship Series and the Quincy Grand Prix. Rob Howden and David Cole discuss those and other items from the home page of EKN in this episode.

Sep 16, 202149 min

Ep 257EKN Debrief: Episode 84 - 2021 Rock Island Grand Prix

After missing from the 2020 calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rock Island Grand Prix returned on the annual Labor Day weekend spot. Karts returned to the streets of Rock Island, Illinois for the 26th edition of the world’s largest street race. Over 200 entries battled over the two-day kart race festival, including the King of the Streets race along with the new King of the Rock 100cc and King of the Rock Briggs 206 money races. David Cole and Rob Howden provide a report of those who left with the coveted Rock trophy in this new episode of the EKN Debrief - thanks to Margay Racing. They cover the Trinity Karting Group Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by OTK USA. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Leading Edge Motorsports completes the podcast.

Sep 10, 20211h 20m

Ep 256EKN OutLap: EP26 - 2021 Rock Island 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. It is the highly anticipated return of the Rock Island Grand Prix. After COVID-19 pandemic cancelled the event in 2020, the world’s largest street race is returning to the city of Rock Island, Illinois. Karts will once again battle for two days over Labor Day weekend, ranging from Briggs 206 to the shifterkarts in the King of the Streets event. Rob Howden and David Cole provide a look at this weekend’s event in this episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Alan Rudolph Racing Academy.

Sep 2, 20211h 2m

Ep 255This Week In Karting: EP37 - August 24, 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 37 of ‘This Week In Karting’ - presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing - have Rob Howden and David Cole discussing the latest topics and news items as of August 24, 2021. Details surrounding the SKUSA Pro Tour and the United States Pro Kart Series 2022 schedules along with other series and event information.

Aug 26, 20211h 3m

Ep 254EKN Debrief: Episode 83 - 2021 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SummerNationals

The 2021 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour closed out on the August 13-15 weekend with the 11th running of the SummerNationals. The New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana welcomed the largest event of the season with 253 entries battling in the final two rounds of the championship chase for the nine categories. Rob Howden and David Cole provide a complete rundown of the two days of racing and how the point standings ended up in this new episode of the EKN Debrief - thanks to Leading Edge Motorsports. They cover the Acceleration Kart Racing Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Trinity Karting Group. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing completes the podcast.

Aug 19, 20211h 46m

Ep 253EKN OutLap: EP25 - 2021 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. This weekend marks the conclusion of the 2021 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour with the 11th running of the SummerNationals. Teams and drivers will converge on the New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana for Round Five and Round Six of the championship program to crown the nine category champions. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the event, set to welcome over 245 entries on the weekend, in this episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Parolin USA.

Aug 12, 20211h 13m

Ep 252Face2Face: EP43 - 2021 Rock Island 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. 2021 marks the return of the Rock Island Grand Prix. What has been the world’s largest street race is coming back after missing over the Labor Day weekend in 2020. Karters return to battle for the coveted ROCK trophy on September 4-5 with the event working alongside the National Karting Alliance this year and in the future. EKN’s Rob Howden talks with RIGP’s Roger Ruthhart and NKA’s Joe Janowski about what to expect from this year’s Rock Island Grand Prix in this new episode of Face2Face.

Aug 11, 202144 min

Ep 251Face2Face: EP42 - IAME USA Grand National 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. The inaugural IAME USA Grand National Championship presented by Hunt Brothers Pizza was held on July 29-August 1 at the GoPro Motorplex. The unique one-off event offered a large cash purse and IAME International Final tickets with seven drivers leaving the Mooresville, North Carolina with victory in the respective categories. Two special Shootout events along with a Tuner Challenge took part over the four days in addition to the regular racing. EKN’s Rob Howden and David Cole caught up with four of the winners; including Pauly Massimino, Carson Morgan, Ryan Norberg and Connor Zilisch in this episode of the Face2Face.

Aug 9, 202145 min

Ep 250This Week In Karting: EP36 - July 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 36th episode of ‘This Week In Karting’ - presented by Acceleration Kart Racing - was recorded on July 19, 2021. Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the latest topics and news items from the sport, including details surrounding the SKUSA SuperNationals 24 and the IAME Grand National Championship, along with news about 2022 winter programs.

Jul 21, 202147 min

Ep 249EKN Debrief: Episode 82 - 2021 United States Pro Kart Series Badger State Grand Prix

The second half of the 2021 season is underway, including the United States Pro Kart Series presented by MG Tires. For the second year in a row, the program travelled to the CTECH Manufacturing Motorplex at Road America. Another record setting event with 254 entries over the seven IAME categories during the July 9-11 weekend in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. David Cole and Rob Howden breakdown the weekend in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Alan Rudolph Racing Academy. 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.

Jul 16, 20211h 19m

Ep 248EKN OutLap: EP24 - 2021 United States Pro Kart Series - Badger State 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 half of the 2021 United States Pro Kart Series begins this weekend as the program heads to the CTECH Manufacturing Motorplex at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI. For a third straight event, entries are nearing the 250-mark for the seven IAME categories. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the event in this episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Trinity Karting Group.

Jul 7, 202150 min

Ep 247This Week In Karting: EP35 - June 15, 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 35 of ‘This Week In Karting’ - presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing - was taped on June 15, 2021. Rob Howden and David Cole talk about the most recent news topics and updates surrounding the sport in the USA, North America and across the globe.

Jun 22, 202150 min

Ep 246Face2Face: EP41 - United States Karting Grand Prix

eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. A new and unique event, with multiple organizations coming together, is set to take place in Utah this July. The United States Karting Grand Prix is scheduled for July 23-25 at the Utah Motorsports Campus. Among those organizations involved include the World Karting Association, TAG USA International and the Puget Sound Road Racing Association. WKA President Kevin Williams, TAG USA’s Marty Casey and Aaron Stanford from PSRRA join Rob Howden for this episode of Face2Face to discuss the sprint and road racing event.

Jun 11, 202136 min

Ep 245Face2Face: EP40 - 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, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. The 40th episode welcomes Brittany Lobaugh of the Texas Sprint Racing Series. The Superkarts! USA / International Kart Federation sanctioned program has become the top regional program in the southern portion of the United States. The opening two events of 2021 both fell just short of the 200-entry mark with a focus on the grassroots categories, competitors while welcoming the big teams and top drivers. Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the evolution of the series and what to expect for the remainder of the 2021 season in the Lone Star State.

Jun 4, 202140 min

Ep 244Face2Face: EP39 - 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, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. The summer season is upon us as we are nearing the end of the first half for 2021. Among the summer programs in karting is the California ROK Championship. Series promoter Andy Seesemann joins EKN for Episode 39 of Face2Face with Rob Howden and David Cole. He discusses the series opener at Buttonwillow and the upcoming event in Sonoma, along with the highly anticipated double round weekend at Pat’s Acres Racing Complex. Seesemann updates us on the schedule change for the series end and an brief outlook into the 2022 Challenge of the Americas.

Jun 4, 202135 min