EKN Radio Network

This Week In Karting: EP94 – March 3, 2026

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 after a busy end of January and month of February, getting Rob Howden and David Cole back into the EKN Studio to discuss the latest news topics. They cover a lot of content that has hit the webpage and social media channels, with a focus on the Superkarts! USA removing pushback bumpers, Challenge of the Americas Entry Target and Deadline for PKRA and the Impact Data Recorder for FIA Karting events. Those items and more are in this episode presented by Champions of the Future America Series.

EKN Debrief: Episode 164 – 2026 Challenge of the Americas – K1 Circuit

The 19th season for Challenge of the Americas kicked off over the February 20-22 weekend, hosting two rounds of competition at the K1 Circuit. The Winchester, California facility welcomed the program for a second straight year, enjoying amazing weather for the eight categories contesting the first of four events on the season. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from K1 Circuit in this episode of the Debrief – presented by AiM Sports. The show begins with the Parolin 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 Rolison Performance Group completes the podcast.

EKN OutLap: EP104 – 2026 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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend.

The 19th season for Challenge of the Americas kicks off this weekend with the second ever trip to the K1 Circuit. The Winchester, California facility will host the Challenge from February 20-22, ushering in the second year with the Shinko Kart Racing Tires as the official tire and the first year welcoming Briggs & Stratton 206 categories as part of the championship chases. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the SoCal trip for the Challenge in Episode 104 of the OutLap, presented by Stilo USA.

EKN Debrief: Episode 163 – 2026 Superkarts! USA Winter Series – Speedsportz 2

The ninth season of the Superkarts! USA Winter Series came to a close over the February 13-15 weekend at the Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas. The 2026 season is officially underway and the first champions were crowned following the two rounds of racing to conclude the first year of the program in the Lone Star State. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from Speedsportz in this episode of the Debrief – presented by OTK Kart USA. The show begins with the Kart CRG USA 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.

EKN OutLap: EP103 – 2026 Superkarts! USA Winter Series – Speedsportz 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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend.

The 2026 version of the Superkarts! USA Winter Series is set to host the second and final weekend of the championship program, returning to the Speedsportz Racing Park over the February 13-15 weekend. Eight categories will compete in the final two rounds of racing around the New Caney, Texas facility to decide this year’s champions. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the championship chases in Episode 103 of the OutLap, presented by Kart CRG USA.

EKN Debrief: Episode 162 – 2026 Rotax RMC Winter Trophy

The Rotax RMC Winter Trophy completed its fifth championship season, moving to the Speedsportz Racing Park for the 2026 program. The New Caney, Texas suffered winter weather the opening weekend, forcing Round Two to the January 30-February 1 fainale weekend. Three rounds of racing were contested over three days to complete the best three of four championship program, awarding six tickets to the 2026 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Portugal. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from Speedsportz in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Odenthal Racing Products. The show begins with the Stilo USA Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Kart CRG USA Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by OTK Kart USA completes the podcast.

EKN OutLap: EP102 – 2026 Rotax RMC Winter Trophy – Speedsportz 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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend.

The second of back-to-back weekends for the 2026 Rotax RMC Winter Trophy is set for January 30-February 1 at the Speedsportz Racing Park. The New Caney, Texas facility will welcome three rounds of racing after Round Two was postponed due to freezing temperatures last weekend. The best three out of four championship for the six categories will award each champion a ticket to the 2026 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Portugal. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the special series final weekend in Episode 102 of the OutLap, presented by Rolison Performance Group.

This Week In Karting: EP93 – January 19, 2026

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 first episode of ‘This Week In Karting’ for the 2026 season was recorded with Rob Howden and David Cole discussing the latest news topics during their session in the EKN Studio. Episode 93 topics included the SKUSA Pro Tour WinterNationals, the new Race Rotax America’s Trophy and Trophy Final plans, FIA Karting Academy Trophy for USA drivers, and the expansion of T4 Tillotson Racing in the USA. All of that and the new ‘What’s Hot?’ topic of USA drivers traveling to compete internationally in this episode presented by Parolin USA.

EKN Debrief: Episode 161 – 2026 Superkarts! USA Winter Series – Speedsportz 1

The 2026 Superkarts! USA Winter Series kicked off over the January 9-11 weekend, as the program made its debut at the Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas. The first two rounds of the 2026 season were contested, with just over 230 entries over the eight categories competing. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from the Lone Star State in this 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 Odenthal Racing Products Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Margay Racing completes the podcast.

EKN OutLap: EP101 – 2026 Superkarts! USA Winter Series – Speedsportz 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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend.

The 2026 season kicks off this weekend (January 9-11) with the opening weekend of the Superkarts! USA Winter Series. The 2026 program leaves the Sunshine State for the Lone Star State, with the first of two events set for the Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the over 230 entries in the nine categories in Episode 101 of the OutLap, presented by AiM Sports.