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Ep 243EKN Debrief: Episode 81 - 2021 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SpringNationals

The midway point of the 2021 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour was completed this past weekend with the 11th running of the SpringNationals. Held at the Utah Motorsports Campus in Grantsville, Utah, over 220 entries contested the nine divisions for Round Three and Four of the championship program on the May 21-23 weekend. Rob Howden and David Cole breakdown the weekend in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Parolin USA. They cover the Allen Berg Racing Schools Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Kart Republic / KartSport North America. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Alan Rudolph Racing Academy completes the podcast.

May 28, 20211h 32m

Ep 242Face2Face: EP38 - Joe Janowski - Stars Championship 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. One of the newest karting programs established is the Stars Championship Series. The four-event series is promoted by a veteran of the sport and industry - National Karting Alliance owner Joe Janowski. The Janowski family was part of the launch for Superkarts! USA in the 1990s and Janowski continues to be involved in the sport for over four decades. The SCS kicked off the 2021 season with record numbers in April, ready to tackle the final three events of the year with even more momentum. Janowski joins EKN’s Rob Howden for this episode of Face2Face.

May 26, 202147 min

Ep 241This Week In Karting: EP34 - May 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 34th episode of ‘This Week In Karting’ - presented by Leading Edge Motorsports - was recorded on May 19, 2021. The EKN Duo of Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the latest topics around the sport, both in the USA, North America and around the world with updates surrounding upcoming events.

May 21, 202146 min

Ep 240EKN OutLap: EP23 - 2021 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 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour resumes this weekend with the 11th running of the SpringNationals, set for the Utah Motorsports Campus in Grantsville, Utah. This is the third visit for the SKUSA Pro Tour in its 12-year history, set to contend Rounds Three and Four of the 2021 championship program. This episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Acceleration Kart Racing - has Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend from Salt Lake City.

May 21, 20211h 5m

Ep 239Face2Face: EP37 - Terry Traeder - 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, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. After the COVID-19 pandemic forced a postponement and eventual cancelation of the 2020 edition, the Quincy Grand Prix is coming back with an exciting two-day festival on June 5-6. Karters from all over the USA will take on ‘The Park’ once again - one of the most challenging, unique and historic circuits in the sport. Event promoter Terry Traeder joined Rob Howden and David Cole to discuss what is coming on and off the track for the Quincy, Illinois town.

May 12, 202134 min

Ep 238EKN Debrief: Episode 80 - 2021 United States Pro Kart Series Heartland Grand Prix

The United States Pro Kart Series continued its 2021 season with the second event of the year. For the ninth time in the nine-year history, USPKS travelled to the New Castle Motorsports Park to host the Heartland Grand Prix. Rounds Three and Four of the championship program were contested on the April 30-May 2 weekend at the New Castle, Indiana facility. David Cole and Rob Howden breakdown the weekend in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Parolin USA. 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 Margay Racing completes the podcast.

May 7, 20211h 23m

Ep 237This Week In Karting: EP33 - April 28, 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 returns for the first time in the month of April, recording Episode 33 of the program - presented by A-Maxx Racing. The podcast hits on a number of topics surrounding the sport, with Rob Howden and David Cole giving their thoughts and opinions, and breakdown what’s available online through EKN from the past month.

Apr 30, 202151 min

Ep 236EKN OutLap: EP22 - 2021 United States Pro Kart Series - Heartland 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 United States Pro Kart Series resumes this weekend with the ninth visit in nine years to the New Castle Motorsports Park. The New Castle, Indiana facility will host the Heartland Grand Prix, with over 250 pre-entries set to battle in the seven IAME categories. This episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Franklin Motorsports - has Rob Howden and David Cole preview who’s in the early title chase and who should battle for podium positions throughout the weekend.

Apr 29, 202157 min

Ep 235EKN Debrief: Episode 79 - 2021 WKA CMS Karting Challenge

A unique and different EKN Trackside weekend on the April 15-18 weekend, bringing coverage from the World Karting Association Charlotte Motor Speedway Karting Challenge. All three of the programs with WKA - Manufacturers Cup Series, Speedway Dirt and Road Racing Series - were in action at the Concord, North Carolina facility. While EKN had visits to the Man. Cup and Dirt, the entire coverage was focused around the Vega Road Racing Series weekend. David Cole and Rob Howden breakdown the weekend in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Margay Racing. They cover the Leading Edge Motorsports Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by OTK USA. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Cometic Gaskets completes the podcast.

Apr 26, 20211h 29m

Ep 234EKN OutLap: EP21 - 2021 WKA Charlotte Motor Speedway Karting Challenge

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, EKN will be trackside, minus the live portion. EKN Managing Editor David Cole will be at the World Karting Association Charlotte Motor Speedway Karting Challenge to cover the triple-header. The WKA programs for Road Racing, Manufacturers Cup Series, and Speedway Dirt Series will compete at the Concord, North Carolina facility, similar to what was done in the old North American Karting Championships event and what you see at Daytona KartWeek. The focus of the weekend coverage will be from the Road Racing Series, with photos and videos from Man. Cup and Dirt. This episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing - has Cole and Rob Howden discuss what the weekend will bring with the three different programs.

Apr 15, 202144 min

Ep 233EKN Debrief: Episode 78 - 2021 Challenge of the Americas - Sonoma

The 14th season for Challenge of the Americas presented by Royce & Baxter concluded over the March 26-28 weekend at the Sonoma Raceway. Over 100 competitors traveled to the Sonoma, California for Round Five and Six of the championship chase, with 10 title winners decided following the last two days of competition for the west coast winter series. 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 Forward Direction Motorsports Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Stilo USA. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by KartSport North America completes the podcast.

Apr 2, 20211h 25m

Ep 232EKN Debrief: Episode 77 - 2021 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour WinterNationals

It was a chance to finish what was started over a year ago. In March 2020, the fourth running of the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour WinterNationals came to a halt due to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Competitors returned home from the NOLA Motorsports facility not knowing the future of the program, the sport, and the world. SKUSA returned to the Avondale, Louisiana facility on March 26-28 to begin the 2021 season for the SKUSA Pro Tour, welcoming over 200 entries in nine categories. Rob Howden and David Cole breakdown the weekend in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to OTK USA. They cover the KartSport North America Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Acceleration Kart Racing. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Franklin Motorsports completes the podcast.

Apr 2, 20211h 38m

Ep 231EKN OutLap: EP20 - 2021 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 12th season of the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour begins this weekend at the NOLA Motorsports. The fourth edition of the WinterNationals visits the Avondale, Louisiana facility for the third time, dating back to the inaugural event in 2017. This episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Parolin USA - has Rob Howden and David Cole preview the opening two rounds of the Pro Tour.

Mar 25, 20211h 10m

Ep 230EKN OutLap: EP19 - 2021 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 2021 season comes to an end this weekend for Challenge of the Americas presented by Royce & Baxter. Rounds Five and Six are set for March 26-27 at the Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California. Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the upcoming weekend in this episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Leading Edge Motorsports.

Mar 25, 202158 min

Ep 229This Week In Karting: EP32 - March 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 32nd episode of This Week In Karting, presented by A-Maxx Racing, was taped LIVE over the EKN YouTube page, and now the audio edit is available for the EKN Radio Network. Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the latest topics surrounding the sport as the Spring season begins.

Mar 23, 20211h 6m

Ep 228EKN Debrief: Episode 76 - 2021 United States Pro Kart Series - Ocala

The United States Pro Kart Series kicked off the 2021 season with the Southern Grand Prix at the Ocala Gran Prix facility. A series-record of 293 entries in the seven IAME categories gathered at the Ocala, Florida circuit, starting the ninth season of the program off with perfect racing conditions and for the first time, LCQ races to help narrow down the larger fields. Rob Howden and David Cole breakdown the weekend 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 KartSport North America. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Leading Edge Motorsports completes the podcast.

Mar 22, 20211h 19m

Ep 227Face2Face: EP36 - World Karting Association - Kevin Williams, Mike Tetreault

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. This year is the 50th anniversary of the World Karting Association, one of the longest standing organizations in United States karting. In just one month, the organization will return to the Charlotte Motor Speedway on April 14-16 for the next events of the Manufacturers Cup Series, Road Racing Series, and Speedway Dirt Series programs. In this Face2Face episode, EKN’s Rob Howden sits down with President Kevin Williams and Chairman of the Board Mike Tetreault to discuss the state of WKA, along with the upcoming event.

Mar 16, 202142 min

Ep 226EKN OutLap: EP18 - 2021 United States Pro Kart Series - Ocala Gran 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. A record turnout is schedule for the 2021 United States Pro Kart Series presented by MG Tires. The pre-entry total for the weekend at the Ocala Gran Prix is at 287 for the seven IAME categories. The total in Ocala, Florida is a new record for the program, set to begin its ninth season. This episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Alan Rudolph Racing Academy - has Rob Howden and David Cole discussing the weekend and who are among the favorites to contend for the podium positions.

Mar 12, 20211h 11m

Ep 225Face2Face: EP35 - Shawn Bayliff - Trinity Karting Group

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 latest episode of Face2Face welcomed Shawn Bayliff. The longtime karter joined EKN’s Rob Howden for a discussion on the upcoming season for all of Bayliff’s companies. His Trinity Karting Group shop and race team are preparing for their first event of the 2021 season with the United States Pro Kart Series and Superkarts! USA Pro Tour on the horizon. Bayliff is now entering the second year as co-owner of Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati facility in southwestern Ohio, with major plans of expansion started and continuing this season. Combine all that with the new track series - the ProAm Karting Championship - that will host eight events in 2021.

Mar 10, 202145 min

Ep 224EKN Debrief: Episode 75 - 2021 Challenge of the Americas - CalSpeed

The 2021 Challenge of the Americas continued with the second event of the season. The February 26-28 weekend hosted Rounds Three and Four of the championship program, held at the CalSpeed Karting facility. A record-setting 147 entries competed in the 10 categories in Fontana, California. Rob Howden and David Cole breakdown the weekend in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Acceleration Kart Racing. 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 Forward Direction Motorsports completes the podcast.

Mar 5, 20211h 26m

Ep 223EKN OutLap: EP17 - 2021 Challenge of the Americas - CalSpeed

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 Challenge of the Americas presented by Royce & Baxter continues this weekend with the middle event of the season. Round Three and Four are contested at the CalSpeed Karting facility in Fontana, California over the February 26-28 weekend. This episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Allen Berg Racing Schools - has Rob Howden and David Cole discussing the weekend and who are among the favorites to contend for the podium positions.

Feb 26, 20211h 5m

Ep 222Face2Face: EP34 - SKUSA Winter Series - 2021 Champions

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 2021 Superkarts! USA Winter Series wrapped up on the February 12-14 weekend with the final two rounds contested at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires. Champions for the fourth season of the program were decided in the ‘best of three’ point standings. Adding a third straight title in the X30 Senior division was Ryan Norberg of Rolison Performance Group. He along with teammate and KA100 Junior champion Chase Hand joined EKN’s Rob Howden and David Cole to discuss their titles in Florida and what’s in store for the 2021 season.

Feb 22, 202134 min

Ep 221EKN Debrief: Episode 74 - 2021 SKUSA Winter Series - AMR2

The 2021 Superkarts! USA Winter Series closed out on the February 12-14 weekend at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires. Nearly 180 entries competed over the three days and two rounds at the Homestead, Florida facility, completing Round Three and Four of the ‘best of three’ championship program. Rob Howden and David Cole breakdown the weekend in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Parolin USA. They cover the Allen Berg Racing Schools Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Acceleration Kart Racing. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by A-Maxx Racing completes the podcast.

Feb 19, 20211h 26m

Ep 220This Week In Karting: EP31 - February 10, 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 31 of This Week In Karting, presented by Leading Edge Motorsports, was taped LIVE for the first time on the EKN YouTube page. Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the latest topics surrounding the sport as the season moves well into the second month of the year.

Feb 15, 202146 min

Ep 219EKN OutLap: EP16 - 2021 SKUSA 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 fourth season for the Superkarts! USA Winter Series program will wrap up this weekend (February 12-14) at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires in Homestead, Florida. Rounds Three and Four will be contested over Saturday and Sunday, with drivers grabbing the best three of four round results toward their championship chase. This episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Franklin Motorsports - has Rob Howden and David Cole discussing those in the championship hunt and who can contend for victories and podiums at the series finale.

Feb 12, 202151 min

Ep 218Face2Face: EP33 - Challenge of the Americas - PKRA Winners

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 14th season for Challenge of the Americas presented by Royce & Baxter kicked off on the January 22-24 weekend at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association. A record series opener of 130 entries competed in the 10 divisions, contesting two rounds for the six-round championship program. Coming away from the weekend as stars were Liam Letzsch, a double winner in Senior ROK and Sunday victor in Senior 100cc, along with Remo Ruscitti who swept the action in Shifter ROK. Rob Howden talks with the two drivers about their weekend and what is on the docket for 2021.

Feb 4, 202124 min

Ep 217This Week In Karting: EP30 - February 1, 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. Our 30th episode of This Week In Karting, presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing, is the first of the 2021 year after a busy January for the karting scene. Rob Howden and David Cole catch you up on items that came out for the end of the 2020 calendar year and news items heading into 2021. A number of drivers have moved to new teams for the upcoming season, and the duo discuss those changes for 2021.

Feb 3, 20211h 3m

Ep 216EKN Debrief: Episode 73 - Challenge of the Americas - PKRA

Karting is underway for the 2021 season on the west coast, as Challenge of the Americas presented by Royce & Baxter kicked off its 14th season on January 22-24. A record-breaking 130 entries for the season opener competed at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association facility in Glendale, Arizona in the 10 divisions. Colder temperatures and rain on Sunday made for a challenging two-days of racing for the opening two rounds of the winter championship. Rob Howden and David Cole breakdown the weekend in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to OTK USA. They cover the Kart Republic Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Alan Rudolph Racing Academy. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing completes the podcast.

Feb 2, 20211h 32m

Ep 215EKN OutLap: EP15 - 2021 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 14th season for Challenge of the Americas is set to begin as the program opens up on January 22-24 at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association. This also marks the 10th season for EKN Live from the Challenge, with the opening two rounds contested at the Glendale, Arizona facility. This episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Alan Rudolph Racing Academy - has Rob Howden and David Cole, breaking down the event.

Jan 23, 202158 min

Ep 214EKN Debrief: Episode 72 - SKUSA Winter Series AMR1

The 2021 season is here and karting is underway for the new year. The Superkarts! USA Winter Series opened up on the January 8-10 weekend at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires. Over 200 entries converged on the Homestead, Florida facility as SKUSA hosted its first major event since August 2020. The ‘Spring Training’ is officially underway with competitors using the winter programs to prepare for the attack on the summer season. Rob Howden and David Cole breakdown the weekend in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Acceleration Kart Racing. They cover the Trinity Karting Group Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by PSL Karting. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Crosslink Competition completes the podcast.

Jan 19, 20211h 25m

Ep 213EKN OutLap: EP14 - 2021 SKUSA Winter Series - AMR 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 first major karting event on the 2021 calendar is the Superkarts! USA Winter Series, set for January 8-10 at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires. The fourth edition of the program kicks off with two rounds of racing on the weekend, providing drivers with the first taste of the new season, be it moving to a new class or competing with a new team. This episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Leading Edge Motorsports - has Rob Howden and David Cole, breaking down the event.

Jan 7, 20211h 3m

Ep 212Face2Face: EP32 - WKA Daytona KartWeek 2020 - Margay Ignite Winners - Day 1

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 annual World Karting Association Daytona KartWeek was able to take place inside the Daytona International Speedway during its traditional December 28-30 time slot to close out racing for the 2020 calendar, beginning the 2021 season. Unfortunately, EKN was able to be trackside as WKA begins to celebrate its 50th season. Thanks to our new Face2Face, and the work of the staff at Margay Racing, EKN was able to connect with the three winners in the Ignite Karting Dash at Daytona program. Rob Howden talks with Ignite Junior winner Reid Sweeney, Ignite Masters winner James Perkins and Ignite Senior victor Gavin Bayliff fresh from the podium ceremony.

Jan 5, 202121 min

Ep 211Face2Face: EP31 - SimCraft 24 Hours of NOLA - TJ Halsema and Jason Burgess

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 31st episode of the Face2Face program is a look at the SimCraft 24 Hours of NOLA. The third edition of the two-time around the clock endurance event moves to the NOLA Motorsports facility in Avondale, Louisiana, scheduled for November 11-14, 2021. Over 10 months until Briggs & Stratton 206 powered karts hit the race track, event promoter TJ Halsema and USAC Karting’s Jason Burgess provide us with a look into what this year’s teams can expect, with the goal of hitting 50 entries.

Dec 29, 202056 min

Ep 210This Week In Karting: EP29 - December 16, 2020

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 29 of This Week In Karting, presented by Acceleration Kart Racing, continues with a look at the calendar for the upcoming 2021 season. Multiple programs confirm or announce their schedules with locations changing for others. Listen to Rob Howden and David Cole break down the topics in this episode.

Dec 18, 202058 min

Ep 209Happy Hour with Howden: August 4, 2006

Episode 12 of the ‘Happy Hour with Howden’ takes us to the Stars of Karting event at the USA International Raceway in Shawano, Wisconsin. EKN was trackside for the event, held in August 2006, taking the Friday evening dinner party as a chance to pull together people from the sport for another podcast. Joining the show was Mike Vince and Brett Smrz, the eKartingNews.com Formula BMW Licensing Scholarship winners, Paul Zalud, the owner of Stars of Karting and Jamie Sieracki from Franklin Motorsports / Merlin Nation.

Dec 11, 20201h 3m

Ep 208This Week In Karting: EP28 - December 2, 2020

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 28th episode for This Week In Karting, presented by A-Maxx Racing, includes notes and updates from the latest news items that have hit the home page of EKN. More dates and locations for events in 2021 continue while year-end items conclude what has been a wild 2020. Join Rob Howden and David Cole as they discuss these and many other topics.

Dec 4, 20201h 23m

Ep 207Face2Face: EP30 - Mazda Motorsports - Alex Berg and Bryson Morris

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. Episode 30 welcomes back to former guests. Alex Berg and Bryson Morris came out of the Mazda Motorsports Shootout as the two winners. Berg and Morris will be NASA Teen Mazda Challenge racers in the 2021 Spec MX-5 Challenge Series. Rob Howden and David Cole discuss with the two young drivers about the two-day shootout and what they expect in 2021.

Dec 3, 202037 min

Ep 206Face2Face: EP29 - Andy Seesemann

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 29th episode was featured in Primetime, and had that ‘Happy Hour’ feel to it with Rob Howden and David Cole welcoming Andy Seesemann and Sean Buur of FTK Promotions. FTK hosts Challenge of the Americas and California ROK Championship. Over the near two-hour show, including about 15 minutes of food and drink talk, they discuss the obstacles COVID-19 brought on the 2020 season for both programs, and what to expect with the 2021 programs for both championships.

Nov 30, 20201h 58m

Ep 205Face2Face: EP28 - GFC Karting - Trackmagic

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. Episode 28 welcomes three different generation of karters, now all part of the Trackmagic family. IndyCar driver Oliver Askew, GFC Karting’s Gary Carlton and Trackmagic Owners Group Jason LaPoint join Rob Howden a week following their victory at the ROK Cup USA ROK the RIO event in Las Vegas. They discuss the path to the victory and talk about how bringing the Trackmagic brand is so important to so many current and former karters.

Nov 19, 202056 min

Ep 204Face2Face: EP27 - Mazda Motorsports Shootout - Part 3

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. Episode 27 of the EKN Face2Face is the final show of a three-part interview series as we welcome nine of the finalists of the Mazda Motorsports Shootout. Two drivers will be selected to be NASA Teen Mazda Challenge racers in the 2021 Spec MX-5 Challenge Series. EKN's Rob Howden sits down with Alex Bertagnoli, Evan Stamer and Alex Stanfield for Part 3 of the interview series on EKN Face2Face.

Nov 13, 202034 min

Ep 203Face2Face: EP26 - Mazda Motorsports Shootout - Part 2

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 26th episode of the EKN Face2Face is the second show of a three-part interview series as we welcome nine of the finalists of the Mazda Motorsports Shootout. Two drivers will be selected to be NASA Teen Mazda Challenge racers in the 2021 Spec MX-5 Challenge Series. EKN's Rob Howden sits down with Alexander Berg, Oliver Calvo and Hayden Jones for Part 2 of the interview series on EKN Face2Face.

Nov 13, 202035 min

Ep 202Face2Face: EP25 - Mazda Motorsports Shootout - Part 1

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. Episode 25 of the EKN Face2Face is the first of a three-part interview series as we welcome nine of the finalists of the Mazda Motorsports Shootout. Two drivers will be selected to be NASA Teen Mazda Challenge racers in the 2021 Spec MX-5 Challenge Series. EKN's Rob Howden sits down with Matthew Mockabee, Bryson Morris, and Westin Workman for Part 1 of the interview series on EKN Face2Face.

Nov 13, 202033 min

Ep 201Face2Face: EP24 - Connor Zilisch - FIA Academy Trophy Champion

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 24th episode of the F2F program welcomes Connor Zilisch. The 14-year-old from North Carolina represented the USA at the FIA Academy Trophy program in 2020, winning two of the three rounds to earn the championship, a first for a United States driver. Zilisch is competing at the FIA World Championships in OK Junior. Rob Howden and David Cole reach over the Atlantic to chat with Connor in Portugal prior to the world championships in Portimao.

Nov 6, 202038 min

Ep 200This Week In Karting: EP27 - October 29, 2020

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 27 of This Week In Karting, presented by Leading Edge Motorsports, reviews the latest topics surrounding the sport. 2021 schedules continue to be announced with a new driver development program from Mazda highlighting this episode. Join Rob Howden and David Cole discuss these topics and more.

Nov 3, 20201h 27m

Ep 199EKN Debrief: Episode 71 - United States Pro Kart Series Carolina Grand Prix

The 2020 season for the United States Pro Kart Series closed out on the October 16-18 weekend. The Carolina Grand Prix hosted the final two rounds of the championship chase, held at the GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina. Another record-breaking event as the eighth season came to an end, crowning the seven different title winners. Rob Howden and David Cole breakdown the weekend in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to MG Tires. They cover the Crosslink Competition Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Atlanta Motorsports Park. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing completes the podcast.

Oct 27, 20201h 30m

Ep 198Face2Face: EP23 - Leading Edge Motorsports - ANSA Motorsports

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. Episode 23 welcomes a trio of guests, including Greg Bell of Leading Edge Motorsports, Patrick-Otto Madsen of ANSA Motorsports, and Formula K driver Danny Formal. EKN’s Rob Howden chats with them about the new partnership and the future for the program.

Oct 23, 202043 min

Ep 197EKN OutLap: EP13 - 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. This weekend is the 2020 United States Pro Kart Series finale, the Carolina Grand Prix at the GoPro Motorplex on October 16-18. A near record total of pre-entries will battle in the seven categories at the Mooresville, North Carolina facility, with the final two rounds to decide this year’s series champions. This episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by KartSport North America and Kart Republic - has Rob Howden and David Cole, breaking down the event.

Oct 16, 202057 min

Ep 196EKN Debrief: Episode 70 - Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 4

The Cup Karts North America hosted the Grand Nationals 4 event at the New Castle Motorsports Park on October 2-4. A total of 319 entries battled in seven categories, making it the largest Briggs & Stratton only event in North America ever. Drivers from all across the USA raced to be one of the seven winners at the unofficial ‘Runoffs’ style event for Briggs 206 racers of all ages. Rob Howden and David Cole breakdown the weekend in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Briggs & Stratton Racing. They cover the Alan Rudolph Racing Academy Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Franklin Motorsports. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Atlanta Motorsports Park completes the podcast.

Oct 13, 20201h 21m

Ep 195EKN Debrief: Episode 69 - SuperNats Shootout 2020

The inaugural SuperNats Shootout took place on October 2-4 at the Speedsportz Racing Park. Superkarts! USA racers converged on the New Caney, Texas facility, built by SKUSA Hall of Fame member Alan Rudolph for a chance at a $15,000 cash purse, and tickets toward the SKUSA SuperNationals 24 in 2021. Rob Howden and David Cole breakdown the weekend in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Acceleration Kart Racing. They cover the A-Maxx Racing Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Leading Edge Motorsports. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Rolison Performance Group completes the podcast.

Oct 9, 20201h 15m

Ep 194EKN OutLap: EP12 - Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 4

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 is the Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 4, the unofficial ‘Runoffs’ for Briggs & Stratton 206 racers in the United States. Over 300 entries in seven categories will do battle around the New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana on October 2-4, making it the largest Briggs event in the USA and around the world. This episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing - has Rob Howden and David Cole, breaking down the event.

Oct 2, 202059 min