EKN Radio Network

This Week In Karting: EP61 – March 27, 2023

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 61st episode of ‘This Week In Karting’ – presented by Factory Karts – is host by David Cole and Nate Dean. They discuss the latest news items and topics surrounding the sport in the first show after a busy first half of March. The biggest topic is the new North American Kart License program with USPKS and SKUSA, along with industry news and driver news from the last three weeks.

Face2Face: EP68 – IKF Northern California Sprint Kart 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 68 of Face2Face with Rob Howden and David Cole is focused on the new Northern California Sprint Kart Series sanctioned by the International Kart Federation. Longtime karter and industry member Donald Durbin Jr. joins the show to discuss the five-event regional program, including four prominent karting facilities and a temporary circuit to close out the 2023 championship program.

Face2Face: EP67 – Padholder Super Cup 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.

The 67th episode of Face2Face focused around the Pacific Northwest and one of the only organizations in the USA that hosts events for both Sprint and Road Racing. The Northwest Karting Association is the promoter for the Padholder Super Cup Series programs, bringing together tracks and clubs to form a sprint championship along with a road racing championship. Rob Howden and David Cole welcome NWKA President Mike Schorn along with Puget Sound Road Race Association representative Aaron Stanford and Cole Hegar of the Hegar Manufacturing race team, to discuss both the sprint and road racing programs for 2023.

EKN Debrief: Episode 109 – 2023 United States Pro Kart Series – Southern Grand Prix

The 2023 United States Pro Kart Series kicked off on the March 10-12 weekend at the Orlando Kart Center. The Orlando, Florida facility hosted the Southern Grand Prix, the opening round of the five-event championship program. David Cole and Rob Howden break down the racing from Orlando in this episode of the EKN Debrief – presented by Parolin USA. They cover the MEGA Power Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Acceleration Kart Racing. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Racelab completes the podcast.

Face2Face: EP66 – 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 66 of Face2Face with Rob Howden and David Cole welcomes Brittany Lobaugh of the Texas Sprint Racing Series for a return visit. The show focuses on the Superkarts! USA / International Kart Federation regional program, which begins its 2023 season next week. Lobaugh will provide all the new details and notes regarding this year's five-event championship program.

Face2Face: EP65 – Justin Stefani – Race Rotax

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.

The 65th episode of Face2Face welcomes back Justin Stefani of Race Rotax to discuss the upcoming 2023 season for the US Trophy West and US Trophy East programs, along with the very much anticipated US Trophy Final later this year in September. EKN's Rob Howden and David Cole discuss with Stefani about the growth of Rotax brand here in the USA.

EKN OutLap: EP53 – 2023 United States Pro Kart Series – Southern 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 11th season of the United States Pro Kart Series begins this weekend with the Southern Grand Prix at the Orlando Kart Center. The second decade of the program opens up at the Orlando, Florida facility with full EKN Trackside coverage throughout the weekend. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the opening round of the 2023 series in this episode of the OutLap presented by Comet Kart Sales.

EKN Debrief: Episode 108 – 2023 Challenge of the Americas – Phoenix

The halfway point has been reached for the 2023 Challenge of the Americas program with the second race of the championship held on March 3-5 at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association. The third and fourth rounds were contested at the Glendale, Arizona facility. David Cole and Rob Howden break down the racing from PKRA in this episode of the EKN Debrief – presented by Acceleration Kart Racing. They cover the CRG Nordam Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by OTK USA. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Odenthal Racing Products completes the podcast.

This Week In Karting: EP60 – March 1, 2023

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 60 of ‘This Week In Karting’ was recorded on March 1, 2023. David Cole and Nate Dean hit the audio studio to cover the latest news items and events in this episode presented by Racelab. Tech updates for the Cup Karts North America prior to their Spring Nationals event, Route 66 Sprint Series confirming classes and format, ROK Cup USA, United States Pro Kart Series and California ProKart Challenge are among the topics.

EKN OutLap: EP52 – 2023 Challenge of the Americas – Phoenix

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 midway point for Challenge of the Americas 2023 championship is this weekend, as the series heads to the Phoenix Kart Racing Association on March 3-5. Round Three and Four will be contested at the Glendale, Arizona facility with full Trackside Live coverage provided all weekend long. David Cole and Nate Dean preview the second event of the 2023 series in this episode of the OutLap presented by Sodi Racing USA.