The EKN Trackside Live program visits multiple events throughout the karting season. Leading up to major events on the calendar, EKN is happy to provide a show as part of the EKN Radio Network. The EKN OutLap is a preview podcast show, geared at providing you with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The 13th season of the United States Pro Kart Series will come to close this weekend, hosting the Indiana Grand Prix from the New Castle Motorsports Park....
Aug 13, 2025•49 min•Ep. 502
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 87 of ‘This Week In Karting’ brings the EKN duo of Rob Howden and David Cole into the EKN Studio to discuss the latest topics surrounding karting. Plans for upcoming events – includin...
Aug 07, 2025•57 min•Ep. 501
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 88 of Face2Face focuses on the 30th edition of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix , set for August 30-31. The downtown district of Rock Island, Illinois turns into a two-day karting festival, welcoming karters from all over the USA, Canada, and around ...
Aug 04, 2025•56 min•Ep. 500
The 2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour ended over the July 25-27 weekend with the SummerNationals contested at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The largest SummerNats in the history of SKUSA welcomed 301 entries over the eight categories on the weekend at the New Castle, Indiana facility, helping to decide this year’s SKUSA Pro Tour champions. Rob Howden and David Cole review the racing from NCMP in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Rolison Performance Group . The show begins with the Paroli...
Aug 01, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 499
The EKN Trackside Live program visits multiple events throughout the karting season. Leading up to major events on the calendar, EKN is happy to provide a show as part of the EKN Radio Network. The EKN OutLap is a preview podcast show, geared at providing you with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. Championships will be decided this weekend at the New Castle Motorsports Park as the 2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour concludes. The New Castle, Indiana faci...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 498
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 86 of ‘This Week In Karting’ brought Rob Howden and David Cole back into the EKN Studio for the first time in over a month to discuss what’s happening in the sport of karting. Plans f...
Jul 16, 2025•59 min•Ep. 497
The Hot Seat is back for July as we continue to gather one-on-one interviews with top drivers and industry members in the sport of karting. The second of 2025 welcomes Josh Conquer of Maranello USA / Carblos Racing Engines. The Canadian claimed his first SKUSA Pro Tour victory in Pro Shifter at the SpringNationals in Ohio this May. We dive into his sport as a second generation karter, how he climbed the ranks at the kart track in Canada, what brought him into racing at the top level of the sport...
Jul 11, 2025•57 min•Ep. 496
The second half of the 2025 United States Pro Kart Series is underway with the Wisconsin Grand Prix hosting the third round of this year’s championship program. The July 27-29 weekend at the Briggs & Stratton Motorplex at Road America welcomed nearly 200 entries over the seven IAME categories, battling the tough circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin along with the warm weather. Rob Howden and David Cole review the racing from America’s National Park of Speed in this episode of the Debrief – pre...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 495
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 2025 United States Pro Kart Series is kicking off with the Wisconsin Grand Prix at the Briggs & Stratton Motorplex at Road America. ...
Jun 26, 2025•57 min•Ep. 494
The 2025 Challenge of the Americas completed its 18th season, hosting its first ever event at the Burt Brothers Motorpark over the June 13-15 weekend. The trip to the Grantsville, Utah facility hosted Round Seven and Eight, deciding this year’s champions in the six categories. The addition to the event was the COTA Briggs 206 Shootout that provided a lot of excitement over the two days of racing. Rob Howden and David Cole review the racing from outside Salt Lake City in this episode of the Debri...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 493
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 series finale for the 2025 Challenge of the Americas heads to the Burt Brothers Motorpark over the June 13-15 weekend. The Grantsville, Utah facility welco...
Jun 11, 2025•49 min•Ep. 492
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 85th Episode of ‘This Week In Karting’ brings Rob Howden and David Cole back to the EKN Studio after four months away for the show program. It’s been a busy 2025 season, taking the duo al...
Jun 05, 2025•56 min•Ep. 491
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 87 of Face2Face with hosts Rob Howden and David Cole welcomes Jeff Scott of the Quincy Grand Prix . The 2025 edition of the historic street race in Quincy, Illinois is set for the June 28-29 weekend. The two-day karting festival will welcome thousands...
Jun 02, 2025•41 min•Ep. 490
A new milestone has been reached with the 150th episode of the EKN Debrief. The new show breaks down the 2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SpringNationals, held at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati over the May 23-25 weekend. The event welcomed over 250 entries in the eight categories competing, reaching the halfway point of the 2025 championship chase. Rob Howden and David Cole review the racing from the MCC Kartplex in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Comet Kart Sales . The show...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 489
The EKN Trackside Live program visits multiple events throughout the karting season. Leading up to major events on the calendar, EKN is happy to provide a show as part of the EKN Radio Network. The EKN OutLap is a preview podcast show, geared at providing you with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The midway point is upon us for the 2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour as they are set to host the SKUSA SpringNationals from the Motorsports Country Club of C...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 488
A long time has passed since the Hot Seat was occupied. That is changing for 2025 with more one-on-one interviews coming with top drivers and industry members in the sport of karting. The first welcomes Gavin Bayliff of Trinity Karting Group . The Pro Shifter driver is coming off his career first Superkarts! USA Pro Tour victory at the 2025 WinterNationals at Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas this past March. We dive into his start in the sport, the transition from the Kart Republic br...
May 14, 2025•46 min•Ep. 487
The first half of the 2025 United States Pro Kart Series was completed following the action at the Carolina Grand Prix, held at the Trackhouse Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina. The May 2-4 weekend featured changing weather conditions for the second round of the 2025 championship, welcoming 240 entries. Rob Howden and David Cole review the racing in ‘Race City USA’ in this episode of the Debrief – presented by AiM Sports . The show begins with the Sodi Racing USA Paddock Pass before getti...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 486
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. For the 13th time, the United States Pro Kart Series will visit the Trackhouse Motorplex with the Mooresville, North Carolina facility hosting the Carolina Gra...
May 01, 2025•59 min•Ep. 485
The second half of the 2025 Challenge of the Americas kicked off at the Sonoma Raceway over the April 25-27 weekend. The Sonoma, California facility hosted Round Five and Six of the 18th year of the championship, welcoming nearly 100 entries over the six categories. Rob Howden and David Cole review the two days of racing at the WinterNationals in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Kart CRG USA . The show begins with the Factory Karts Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of th...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 484
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 2025 Challenge of the Americas begins at Sonoma Raceway with the April 25-27 weekend hosting Rounds Five and Six. The Sonoma, California...
Apr 24, 2025•49 min•Ep. 483
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 86 of Face2Face provides insight into a new karting program in the United States. The FAT Karting League is a new karting program, aimed at making motorsport accessible and appealing to aspiring young racers with their own spec electric kart driver de...
Apr 18, 2025•57 min•Ep. 482
The 16th season of the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour began with the 2025 SKUSA WinterNationals, held at the Speedsportz Racing Park on March 28-30. The New Caney, Texas facility welcomed the series for the first time, with SKUSA returning to the Lone Star State since 2014. It was a record turnout with 305 entries over the eight categories competing on the weekend. Rob Howden and David Cole review the two days of racing at the WinterNationals in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Parolin USA ....
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 481
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 16th season of the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour will begin over the March 28-30 weekend at the Speedsportz Racing Park. Visiting the New Caney, Texas facility ...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 480
The 2025 United States Pro Kart Series kicked off with its inaugural visit to the Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona Super Grand Prix was held on March 13-16 inside the ‘World Center of Racing’ in Daytona Beach, Florida. Four days of action decided the seven IAME class winners, kicking off the four-round championship season. David Cole and Nate Dean recap the action from Daytona in this episode of Debrief – presented by Franklin Motorsports . The show begins with the Rolison Performance...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 479
The second stop on the 2025 Challenge of the Americas program visited the K1 Circuit for its inaugural visit to the Winchester, California facility. Rounds Three and Four were contested over the March 7-9 weekend, featuring over 100 entries in the six categories competing on the new circuit. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from K1 Circuit in this episode of Debrief – presented by OTK USA . The show begins with the Factory Karts Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the w...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 478
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 13th season for the United States Pro Kart Series is set to begin with its inaugural visit to the Daytona International Speedway. The World Center of Racin...
Mar 13, 2025•57 min•Ep. 477
The EKN Trackside Live program visits multiple events throughout the karting season. Leading up to major events on the calendar, EKN is happy to provide a show as part of the EKN Radio Network. The EKN OutLap is a preview podcast show, geared at providing you the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The second stop for the 2025 Challenge of the Americas takes the program back to SoCal! The new K1 Circuit will host Rounds Three and Four over the March 7-9 w...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 476
The 2025 Race Rotax RMC USA West event featured a special one-off weekend program at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association facility over the February 21-23 weekend. The Glendale, Arizona circuit hosted a two round weekend that helped award six tickets to the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, set for Bahrain later this year. Nearly 100 drivers battled in the six divisions for the tickets to the ‘Olympics of Karting’ with overall weekend points deciding the ticket winners. Rob Howden and David ...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 475
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 2025 Race Rotax RMC USA West is a one-off event, set for February 21-23 at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association. The event in Glendale, Arizona is replacing...
Feb 20, 2025•43 min•Ep. 474
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 85 focuses on one of the largest regional programs in North American karting – the Texas Sprint Racing Series . Joining the EKN Studio is series owner Brittany Lobaugh to discuss the upcoming 2025 season. The five-event championship series is set for ...
Feb 18, 2025•43 min•Ep. 473
