EKN Radio Network

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 26th episode of This Week In Karting, presented by A-Maxx Racing, takes a look at the sport that has bunched up the schedule from June to October. Event cancellations continue with the SuperNationals 24 and a number of programs are setting the stage for the 2021 season. Join Rob Howden and David Cole discuss these topics and more.

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. Our 22nd episode brings back Greg Jasperson of the Cup Karts North America program. The organization that promoted Briggs & Stratton 206 racing in the Midwest is set to what will be the largest 4-Cycle event in North America and around the world. The CKNA Grand Nationals 4 will take place on October 2-4 at New Castle Motorsports Park. Jasperson gives us the details of the upcoming event in New Castle, Indiana.

The return of the US Rotax Grand Nationals was marked with the 2020 event held inside the Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 17-19. It was a historic event, with the branded event making a return for the first time since 2018 and also marking the first time at the Concord, North Carolina on the newly repaved circuit. Five Rotax Max Challenge categories battled for the Grand Nationals crown, in addition to a Pro 4 Cycle category for $1,000. Nine tickets were awarded on the weekend to drivers joining the Team USA squad for the 2020 Rotax Grand Finals in Portugal. Rob Howden and David Cole breakdown the weekend in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to J3 Competition. They cover the Leading Edge Motorsports Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Precision Karting Technologies. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by A-Maxx Racing completes the podcast.

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 21 welcomes Alan Rudolph of the Alan Rudolph Racing Academy and the Speedsportz Racing Park. The New Caney, Texas facility is hosting the SuperNats Shootout on October 2-4. Rudolph provides some details surrounding the event and the large prize package for those who stand on the podium at the end of the weekend.

For the first time since 2017, the United States Pro Kart Series hosted a race in the month of September. With the COVID-19 reschedule, the second event of the 2020 season was held at the CTECH Manufacturing Motorplex at Road America on September 4-6. It was the first visit for the USPKS at the Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin facility, welcoming the just over 160 entries in the seven IAME categories to contest the middle event of the championship chase. Rob Howden and David Cole breakdown the weekend in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Franklin Motorsports. They cover the IAME USA East Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Streeter Super Stands. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Cometic Gaskets completes the podcast.

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 United States Pro Kart Series continues their 2020 schedule, visiting the CTECH Manufacturing Motorplex at Road America on September 4-6. This is the first time the series has been to the Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin facility in the eight-year history. Rounds Three and Four will be contested over the Labor Day weekend with this episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Kart Republic - has Rob Howden and David Cole, breaking down the seven IAME categories competing.

The Superkarts! USA Pro Tour has condensed the entire 2020 season into two weekends at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The opening weekend was held on August 6-9 for the first three rounds on the ‘Super Mile’ and the final three rounds held on August 13-16 around the ‘Reverse National’ course. Round Five was held on August 15, with the EKN duo of Rob Howden and David Cole recording a Debrief Live broadcast that evening. Get all the information from the fifth round in this podcast.

The Superkarts! USA Pro Tour has condensed the entire 2020 season into two weekends at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The opening weekend was held on August 6-9 for the first three rounds on the ‘Super Mile’ and the final three rounds held on August 13-16 around the ‘Reverse National’ course. Round Four was held on August 14, with the EKN duo of Rob Howden and David Cole recording a Debrief Live broadcast that evening. Get all the information from the fourth round in this podcast.

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 20th episode is a look at the new Stars & Stripes Trophy series with Race Rotax. A three-race program will award champions in Micro, Masters and Senior competition with tickets to the 2020 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. Joining the show are the three track promoters hosting events; Devin Edwards of United Karting, Tony Goddard at Lafayette Motorsports Park, and Tim Hannen from Oakland Valley Race Park.

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 19 has EKN’s Rob Howden discuss the opening weekend of the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour Summer Festival with two drivers to land on top of the podium. Rolison Performance Group’s Bryson Morris talks about his four victories on the weekend in X30 Senior and KA100 Senior. Rory van der Steur gives us insight into the sweep by Magik Kart in the Pro Shifter division on the weekend.

The Superkarts! USA Pro Tour has condensed the entire 2020 season into two weekends at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The opening weekend was held on August 6-9 for the first three rounds on the ‘Super Mile’ and coming up will be the August 13-16 event for the final three rounds. Round Three was held on August 9, with the EKN duo of Rob Howden and David Cole recording a Debrief Live broadcast that evening. Get all the information from the third round in this podcast.

The Superkarts! USA Pro Tour has condensed the entire 2020 season into two weekends at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The opening weekend was held on August 6-9 for the first three rounds on the ‘Super Mile’ and coming up will be the August 13-16 event for the final three rounds. Round Two was held on August 8, with the EKN duo of Rob Howden and David Cole recording a Debrief Live broadcast that evening. Get all the information from the second round in this podcast.

The Superkarts! USA Pro Tour has condensed the entire 2020 season into two weekends at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The opening weekend was held on August 6-9 for the first three rounds on the ‘Super Mile’ and coming up will be the August 13-16 event for the final three rounds. Round One was held on August 7, with the EKN duo of Rob Howden and David Cole recording a Debrief Live broadcast that evening. Get all the information from the opening round in this podcast.

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. COVID-19 put an early end to the start of the 2020 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour in March during the WinterNationals. As the pandemic transpired, SKUSA had to adjust the 2020 program and came up with the unique opportunity to complete six rounds of racing in 10 days. The SKUSA Pro Tour Summer Festival was born, set to be held on August 6-9 for Rounds One, Two and Three with August 13-16 to hold Rounds Four, Five and Six, all at the New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana. This episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by Leading Edge Motorsports - has Rob Howden and David Cole, previews the two events on two different layouts in two back-to-back weekends.

The fourth annual USAC Karting Battle at the Brickyard was held on July 31-August 2 inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Karters from all over the country converged into the famed Brickyard for what is know penned as the largest club race in the USA. From Briggs to shifterkarts, all enjoyed three days of racing around a super-fast circuit, gunning for a Brick trophy to take home. 18 different divisions were welcomed at the event, reaching over 430 entries on the grounds. Rob Howden and David Cole were trackside, but unlike other events, as they each competed in two different categories on the weekend. They were still able to breakdown the event in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Briggs & Stratton Racing. They cover the Stilo USA Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Comet Kart Sales. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by IAME USA East completes the podcast.

For the first time in four months, EKN was trackside for an event amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The return trackside took the EKN Live program to the 2020 opener for the United States Pro Kart Series. The Hoosier State Grand Prix was held at the New Castle Motorsports Park on July 17-19, welcoming over 200 drivers to record the largest event of the eight year history for the program. Rob Howden and David Cole breakdown the weekend in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Acceleration Kart Racing. They cover the Alan Rudolph Racing Academy Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Atlanta Motorsports Park. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Rolison Performance Group completes the podcast.

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 a four week hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EKN Trackside Live is ready to return back home, basically our second home at the New Castle Motorsports Park for what is now the 2020 opener of the United States Pro Kart Series. After a cancellation of the opener in March and postponement for their event in June, the series kicks off the season at what was originally schedule as the season finale. A record-breaking 223 entries will compete on July 17-19 at the New Castle, Indiana facility. This episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by MG Tires - has Rob Howden and David Cole preview the seven IAME categories competing on the weekend.

The 11th episode of the ‘Happy Hour with Howden’ dates back 14 years ago. The EKN Radio Network dives into the ARCHIVES from July 8, 2006 as EKN was trackside for the Stars of Karting event at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. Saturday evening, the duo sat down in the hotel lobby following a busy day on track to welcome a number of guests and discuss the latest news in the sport. Six-time world karting champion Mike Wilson was among the guests, including Mike Giessen, Chris Lobaugh, Chris Wehrheim, and Matt Jaskol.

The EKN Radio Network continues to dive into the ARCHIVES for the ‘Happy Hour with Howden’ podcast. This episode takes us back to the start of the 2006 season, as the EKN crew attended the KMI Kart Show Expo in St. Charles, Illinois. A number of industry members and karters from all over North America and the world converged on the Pheasant Run Resort to introduce the new products for the season and network within the community. Super Kart Illustrated, the magazine for Howden Media Group at the time, held their annual SKI Awards for the 2005 season. Rob Howden and David Cole sit down to announce the winners for the following categories; Driver of the Year, Team of the Year, Rising Star, Young Driver of the Year, Road Racer of the Year, and Mechanic of the Year.

The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, 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 18 welcomes a SKUSA Hall of Fame member in Greg Bell of Leading Edge Motorsports. With decades of experience in the karting business, Bell provides us insight into the growth and development of a race team, his brick and mortar business, and what the future holds for LEM - including the new Mega Power engine service program.

The ARCHIVES of the EKN Radio Network continue has we present you with the third ever ‘Happy Hour with Howden’ show. Taped at the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals IX, join HMG owner Rob Howden, Super Kart Illustrated Editor Tim Blaney and EKN Managing Editor David Cole on the front stretch of the SuperNats circuit outside Sam Boyd Stadium on November 12, 2005. The trio discuss the latest news in the sport and discuss that actions up to SuperSunday at the SuperNationals. Sitting down for interviews include SuperPro drivers Alan Rudolph and Ron White.

The ARCHIVES of the EKN Radio Network have been opened up to provide you the opportunity to hear stories and news of the past through the ‘Happy Hour with Howden’ show. The first ever taped episode took place on October 15, 2005 during the Stars of Karting event at the Iron Rock Raceway in Austin, Texas. Located on the airport grounds, the facility hosted the series finale, crowning the 2005 national champions. HMG owner Rob Howden Super Kart Illustrated editor Tim Blaney and EKN Managing Editor David Cole set up in the Champion Racing compound Saturday evening for the inaugural show. Champion Racing co-owner Rodney Berryhill was among the guests along with Stars owner Paul Zalud and ICC driver Ron White.

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 25 of This Week In Karting, presented by Leading Edge Motorsports, continues to update the karting community on schedule changes, the cancellation of the Rock Island Grand Prix for 2020, the launch of a new one-off event at Speedsportz Racing Park, and other industry related news. Join Rob Howden and David Cole discuss these topics and more.

The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, 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 17th episode gives the platform to the Racing4Vets organization based out of Ohio. Rainer Pansch, Rex Johnson and Samuel Deeds provide us with the details on their karting progra for military veterans.

The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, 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 16 provides us with a chance to talk about current racing, as the Cup Karts North America kicked off their 2020 season the first weekend of June at the 61 Kartway in Delmar, Iowa. Greg Jasperson of CKNA joins EKN to discuss the opening event, disclose during the show a schedule update and more information for the Champions Cup program, and discuss the upcoming CKNA Grand Nationals in October.

The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, 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 15th episode welcomes Mike Smith from CalSpeed Karting in Fontana, California. The state of California has been shut down for much of the COVID-19 pandemic and one of the last facilities to open is CalSpeed. We talk with Smith about the process leading up to their opening and the plans for the 2020 season at the karting hotspot in SoCal.

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. Racing, more specific, kart racing is returning across the country and North America. As the sport of karting returns from the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of programs and events continue to shift to complete the 2020 season. Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the status of tracks and the updated schedules in Episode 24 of This Week In Karting, presented by Acceleration Kart Racing.

The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, 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 14 focused on the grassroots regional program of the Buckeye Karting Challenge. Scott Smith of the BKC joined us to talk about this growing state championship in Ohio and his own historic facility, Fremont Raceway Park.

The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, 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 13th episode is the second edition of the Kart Track Roundtable. EKN welcomed Shawn Bayliff of the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati and DJ Ortiz from the North Texas Karters organization in Denton, Texas. They discuss their situations of preparing a return back to racing and what steps are taken for a race weekend while keeping social distancing practices.

The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, 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 12 welcomes Marco Oldhafer of the Gearup F Series and NY Race Complex. The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially challenging for regional programs and the New York/New Jersey states. Oldhafer provides us his take on returning back to the track not only as a promoter, but as a track owner.

The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, 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 11 welcomes Mark Coats and Tim Koyen from the United States Pro Kart Series and Route 66 Sprint Series. 2020 was to be a record season for USPKS, with COVID-19 delaying the start of the series until July with a new three-event schedule. The Route 66 Sprint Series begins its action on the Fourth of July weekend, focused on KA100 and Briggs 206 competition.

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 world of karting is moving into the positive, as tracks are beginning to open and regional programs are looking to continue or begin their 2020 season. In Episode 23, Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the status of tracks amid the COVID-19 pandemic and provide updates on those schedules that have been revised for the 2020 season. This episode is presented by Alan Rudolph Racing Academy.