EKN Radio Network

EKN Debrief: Episode 145 – 2025 Challenge of the Americas – K1 Circuit

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 weekend with the Comet Kart Sales Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Rolison Performance Group completes the podcast.

EKN OutLap: EP87 – 2025 United States Pro Kart Series – Daytona Super 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 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 Racing in Daytona Beach, Florida is hosting the Daytona Super Grand Prix over the March 13-16 weekend, welcoming over 200 entries in the seven IAME categories. David Cole and Nate Dean preview the weekend in Episode 87 of the OutLap, presented by Margay Racing.

EKN OutLap: EP86 – 2025 Challenge of the Americas – K1 Circuit

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 weekend. It will be the first visit to the Winchester, California facility with over 100 entries set to battle in the six categories, now featuring the Shinko Racing Kart Tires. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 86 of the OutLap, presented by AiM Sports.

EKN Debrief: Episode 144 – 2025 Race Rotax RMC USA West

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 Cole recap the action from PKRA in this episode of Debrief – presented by Stilo USA. The show begins with the CRG Nordam 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 OTK USA completes the podcast.

EKN OutLap: EP85 – 2025 Race Rotax RMC USA West

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 the US Trophy West series that had been contested over the last few seasons. Nearly 100 drivers from all over North America will be competing in six Rotax divisions, fighting for the six Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals tickets that will be up for grabs around two rounds of racing. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 85 of the OutLap, presented by Comet Kart Sales.

Face2Face: EP85 – Brittany Lobaugh – Texas Sprint Racing Series

eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook and YouTube, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station.

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 its 11th season, kicking off at Speedsportz Racing Park on February 21-23. Lobaugh sits down with Rob Howden and David Cole to discuss the details of the 2025 season.

EKN Debrief: Episode 143 – 2025 Superkarts! USA Winter Series – Orlando 2

The Superkarts! USA Winter Series concluded the 2025 edition with the final two rounds contested at the Orlando Kart Center over the February 7-9 weekend. The Orlando, Florida facility hosted Round Three and Four to decide the nine champions of the eighth season for the program. Another record setting entry total of 288 made the 2025 SKUSA Winter Series the largest ever for the organization. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from the Sunshine State in this episode of Debrief – presented by AiM Sports. The show begins with the Franklin Motorsports Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Factory Karts Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Sodi Racing USA completes the podcast.

EKN Debrief: Episode 142 – 2025 Challenge of the Americas – Tucson

The 18th season for the Challenge of the Americas kicked off at the Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona. A total of 105 entries over the six categories contested the opening two rounds of the 2025 championship. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from Tucson in this episode of Debrief – presented by CRG Nordam. 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 Parolin USA completes the podcast.

EKN OutLap: EP84 – 2025 Superkarts! USA Winter Series – Orlando 2

The EKN Trackside Live program visits multiple events throughout the karting season. Leading up to major events on the calendar, EKN is happy to provide a show as part of the EKN Radio Network. The EKN OutLap is a preview podcast show, geared at providing you the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend.

The 2025 Superkarts! USA Winter Series is set to wrap up over the February 7-9 weekend at the Orlando Kart Center. The Orlando, Florida facility is hosting Round Three and Four of the championship, deciding this year’s title winners when the final checkered flag waves on Sunday. David Cole and Nate Dean preview the weekend in Episode 84 of the OutLap, presented by Factory Karts.

Face2Face: EP84 – Mike Burrell – ROK Cup USA

eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook and YouTube, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station.

A special daytime edition of Face2Face brings Episode 84, welcoming Mike Burrell of ROK Cup USA to the EKN Studio. The 2025 Florida Winter Tour is already underway following the opening weekend at Orlando Kart Center with the second round coming in just two weeks at the Orlando, Florida facility. Rob Howden and David Cole will sit down with Burrell to discuss this year’s FWT, the remaining schedule for the organization in 2025, and more.