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eKartingNews.com is the leading authority of karting. From the grassroots level to international competition, EKN covers the sport like no other website. The EKN Radio Network is the audio portion of the website, providing multiple podcast platforms along with live coverage of events.
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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 91 of ‘This Week In Karting’ is the first episode for the month of December. Rob Howden and David Cole gather in the EKN Studio to discuss the latest topics in the sport, including USPKS 2026 information along with the new Champions of the Future America Series for the west coast. More industry news and 2026 information is also among the bullet points in this show presented by Kart CRG USA.
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 90 of ‘This Week In Karting’ brings Rob Howden and David Cole back into the EKN Studio. It has been over two months since the last show, with several news topics, stories and articles to review, in addition to more announcements for the upcoming 2026 season in this show presented by Margay Racing.
The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 28 was another event for the record books. From the crazy action through the opening two days of practice outside the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, two days of heat races up that were postponed in the end due to substantial rain, to a SuperSunday that is unmatched to any previous editions. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from Vegas for the afternoon group of categories in this Part 2 episode of the Debrief – presented by Stilo USA. The show begins with the Margay Racing Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Franklin Motorsports Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Odenthal Racing Products completes the podcast.
The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 28 was another event for the record books. From the crazy action through the opening two days of practice outside the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, two days of heat races up that were postponed in the end due to substantial rain, to a SuperSunday that is unmatched to any previous editions. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from Vegas for the morning group of categories in this Part 1 episode of the Debrief – presented by Comet Kart Sales. The show begins with the Kart CRG USA Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the AiM Sports Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Sodi Racing USA 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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend.
The 28th edition of the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals is set to take place on November 12-16 outside the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. What may be the second largest event in its history, roughly 585 entries will battle in nine categories, featuring drivers from all over the globe, competing on a fast temporary circuit. Four days of action lead up to SuperSunday when the winners will be crowned and put into the history books. Rob Howden and David Cole look at X30 Junior, KA100 Master, KA100 Senior, Pro X30, and Pro Shifter for Part 2 of the preview series in Episode 100 of the OutLap, presented by Rolison Performance Group.
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 28th edition of the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals is set to take place on November 12-16 outside the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. What may be the second largest event in its history, roughly 585 entries will battle in nine categories, featuring drivers from all over the globe, competing on a fast temporary circuit. Four days of action lead up to SuperSunday when the winners will be crowned and put into the history books. Rob Howden and David Cole look at Micro Swift, Mini Swift, KA100 Junior and Master Shifter in Part 1 preview series in Episode 99 of the OutLap, presented by Parolin USA.
ROK Vegas 2025 was held over October 29-November 2 outside the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. Over 300 entries gathered to compete in the 11 categories at the eight edition of the event, featuring perfect racing weather all week. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from Vegas in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Sodi Racing USA. The show begins with the Comet Kart Sales Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the AiM Sports Race Report. 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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend.
The ROK Vegas 2025 presented by ROK Cup USA is set to be contested outside the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas on October 29-November 2. Drivers from all over the globe make up over 300 entries in 11 categories set to compete with the Las Vegas Strip in the background. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 98 of the OutLap, presented by OTK USA.
The fourth edition of the Race Rotax RMC US Trophy Final was contested over the October 17-19 weekend at the New Castle Motorsports Park. A record high entry total surpassing the 100 driver mark saw five Rotax categories battling over the three days at the New Castle, Indiana facility. A total of five tickets to the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain were awarded following the action, going to drivers from Costa Rica, UK, and the United States. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from New Castle in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Odenthal Racing Products. The show begins with the Sodi Racing USA Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Stilo USA Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by OTK USA completes the podcast.
Episode 92 of Face2Face gets the kick start on the 2026 season with talk about Challenge of the Americas. The program is set to host its 19th season with four rounds of competition next season. Rob Howden and David Cole welcome back series promoter Andy Seesemann to discuss the upcoming schedule along with breaking news regarding class structure, and more insight into his partnership with Courtney Concepts.
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 RMC US Trophy Final 2025 – hosted by Race Rotax – is set to run on October 17-19 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Five tickets to the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain this December are up for grabs with over 100 drivers competing in the five Rotax divisions at the New Castle, Indiana facility. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 97 of the OutLap, presented by AiM Sports.
Episode 91 of Face2Face is a preview show for the upcoming 2025 ROK Vegas, presented by ROK Cup USA. The event, scheduled for October 29- November 2 outside the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, will welcome ROKKERS from around the world to compete in 11 classes in nine race groups. With just days remaining, Rob Howden and David Cole welcome Mike Burrell of ROK Cup USA to discuss this year’s event overlooking the Las Vegas Strip.
The Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 was contested over September 25-28 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Over 530 entries battled in the nine Briggs & Stratton 206 categories at the New Castle, Indiana facility to etch their names in the history books as a CKNA Grand Nationals winner. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from New Castle in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Franklin Motorsports. The show begins with the Margay Racing Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Odenthal Racing Products Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Stilo USA 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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend.
The Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 will run from September 25-28 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Nearly 500 drivers with over 530 entries will compete in nine categories at the New Castle, Indiana facility to etch their names into the history books for the world’s largest Briggs 206 event. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 95 of the OutLap, presented by Odenthal Racing Products.
eKartingNews turns 25, and what better way to celebrate then putting together a LIVE show. The Happy Hour with Howden is BACK! One of the original podcast shows that began back in 2005 returns to hit the livestream platform for the first time. Rob Howden hosts with producer David Cole, as they talk about the past 25 years of history in the sport and with the EKN as ‘hub of karting on the internet’. They welcome a few special guest during a fun, relaxed show to rejoice EKN 25.
Episode 90 of Face2Face brings on a preview of what is to come for the upcoming MG Tires 200, set for October 3-5 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The 200-lap endurance event is a continuation of the famed RoboPong 200 race that was conducted from 2004 to 2015. Brought back last year, the event is carrying a massive prize package of $100,000, including $25,000 to win the main event. This year’s event expands to welcome support races, including the Briggs 206 100 lapper along with Junior and Cadet races. Rob Howden and David Cole welcome NCMP General Manager Mike Adams to discuss this year’s event, last year’s winning team owner Brandon Jarsocrak of Brandon Jarsocrak Racing while also welcoming one of the first confirmed drivers of the event – IndyCar champion and two-time Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden.
Episode 89 of Face2Face introduces a new program to North American karting. Formula KFX is the first official Rotax Racing Club established in part with BRP-Rotax. The Rotax Racing Club California organized by Formula KFX offers inclusive entry into karting for drivers 12 years and older with their Arrive & Drive program of identical Birelart chassis powered by Rotax 125 EVO engines. Formula KFX CEO and President Philip Pegler along with Chief Technical Officer Bobby Wilson join Rob Howden and David Cole to discuss their launch events, the upcoming Championship series and the recently announced 2026 Rotax Racing Club International Finals.
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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 89 of ‘This Week In Karting’ discusses major news and events that transpired recently in the karting world. Rob Howden and David Cole review the departure of Ryan Noberg from Rolison Performance Group, and his new home at GFC Karting. The sale of Route 66 Sprint Series, the establishment of the Rotax Racing Club International Finals in 2026 and the presenting sponsors for this year’s Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 are among the other topics and more in this show presented by Kart CRG USA.
The 30th edition of the Rock Island Grand Prix took place over the Labor Day weekend, turning the streets of Rock Island, Illinois into a two-day karting festival. Karts zoomed through the streets once again, deciding this year’s race winners over the 16 race groups. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from Rock Island in this episode of the Debrief – presented by D.I.D Chain. The show begins with the Sodi Racing USA Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Comet Kart Sales Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by AiM Sports completes the podcast.
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 88 of ‘This Week In Karting’ continues with the updates coming in from the ROK Cup USA ROK Vegas event and the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 28. Rob Howden and David Cole provide the latest surrounding those two events along with news on Courtney Concepts, USA driver heading to FIA Karting KZ2 World Cup and update on the Race Rotax RMC US Trophy Final. Those topics and a new edition of the ‘What’s Hot’ segment is in this show presented by Stilo USA.























