Episodes

Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
EKN OutLap: EP56 – 2023 United States Pro Kart Series – Texas Grand Prix
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
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 of the 2023 United States Pro Kart Series takes the program west of the Mississippi River for the first time, visiting the Speedsportz Racing Park for the first ever Texas Grand Prix. The New Caney, Texas facility will welcome close to 300 entries in the eight categories battling for three days to become the first ever winners for a USPKS event at Speedsportz. Rob Howden and David Cole preview what is to come from the Lone Star State in this episode of the OutLap presented by Parolin USA.

Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Hot Seat: EP7 – Sonny Cervelli – 04.14.2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
The first edition of the Hot Seat is here for 2023. After a busy first few events on the new year, EKN Managing Editor David Cole was able to schedule a sit down interview with the glue behind the growing GFC Karting race team and brand. Sonny Cervelli calls NorCal home, and what better person to grab after a busy day of practice at Sonoma Raceway for the Challenge of the Americas series finale than a guy who has a 30-minute drive to his own home. Cervelli has a long history in the sport as a driver, making his way up the ranks to the national level. Now, you can see him as the Director of Operations for GFC. They discuss his role, the growth of GFC, and other topics surrounding the sport in Episode 7 of the Hot Seat.

Thursday Apr 20, 2023
EKN Debrief: Episode 111 – 2023 Challenge of the Americas - Sonoma
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
The 2023 Challenge of the Americas came to an end over the April 14-16 weekend at the Sonoma Raceway. The Sonoma, California facility hosted the fifth and sixth rounds of the premier west coast winter series to decide the champions in the 16th season of the program. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from ‘Wine Country’ in this episode of the EKN Debrief – presented by MEGA Power. They cover the Acceleration Kart Racing Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by D.I.D Racing Chains. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Margay Racing completes the podcast.

Thursday Apr 13, 2023
EKN OutLap: EP55 – 2023 Challenge of the Americas – Sonoma
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
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 for Challenge of the Americas is set to come to close this weekend with the fifth and sixth rounds of the 2023 championship. All of it takes place at the Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California over the April 14-16 weekend. Rob Howden and David Cole preview what is to come from ‘Wine Country’ in this episode of the OutLap presented by Comet Kart Sales.

Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Face2Face: EP69 – Route 66 Sprint Series
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
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.
Our EKN Face2Face live show returns for another edition of ‘EKN Prime Time’ as Rob Howden will host Episode 69. The show will welcome Chris Kardashian, the new owner of the Route 66 Sprint Series, who is bringing some fresh ideas to the popular regional program.

Thursday Apr 06, 2023
EKN Debrief: EP110 – 2023 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour WinterNationals
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
The 2023 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour kicked off on the March 30 - April 2 weekend at the Orlando Kart Center. The Orlando, Florida facility hosted the WinterNationals, the opening rounds of the three-weekend, six-event championship series. Rob Howden and Nate Dean break down the racing from Orlando in this episode of the EKN Debrief – presented by Sodi Racing USA. They cover the Comet Kart Sales Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by the Skip Barber Racing School. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by DID Chain completes the podcast.

Thursday Mar 30, 2023
EKN OutLap: EP54 – 2023 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour WinterNationals
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
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 14th season of the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour is set for this weekend as the SKUSA WinterNationals makes its first visit to the Orlando Kart Center. The Orlando, Florida facility will host the opening two rounds of the longest running national championship program. David Cole and Nate Dean break down the opening weekend of the 2023 program in this episode of the OutLap presented by Sodi Racing USA.

Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
This Week In Karting: EP61 – March 27, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 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.

Monday Mar 27, 2023
Face2Face: EP68 – IKF Northern California Sprint Kart Series
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
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.

Monday Mar 20, 2023
Face2Face: EP67 – Padholder Super Cup Series
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
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.