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Episodes

Jun 13, 2024
Jun 13, 2024
1hr 6 min
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 of the 2024 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour will be reached this weekend with the 15th season of the championship set to host the SpringNationals at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati. The Batavia, Ohio facility will welcome SKUSA for the first time in its history over the June 14-16 weekend. The second edition of the SKUSA Pro Show will take place along with Round Three and Four for the Semi Pro divisions. David Cole and Nate Dean preview the event and the classes in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Skip Barber Racing School.

Jun 6, 2024
Jun 6, 2024
1hr 4 min
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 79 of Face2Face welcomes back multi-time guest Keith Freber of Margay Racing. Their Ignite Karting program continues to grow after launching in 2015, bringing on new tracks, increasing numbers at their Ignite Challenge series and expanding into the road racing genre of karting. Rob Howden and David Cole host the show and discuss with Freber the new Skip Barber Racing School partnership and a new 2-cycle package available through their Ignite Karting line.

Jun 5, 2024
Jun 5, 2024
55 min
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 return of ‘This Week In Karting’ following a busy month of May brings David Cole and Nate Dean back to the EKN Studio. Episode 78 – presented by Rolison Performance Group – looks ahead to 2025 with news from Challenge of the Americas, early details for SKUSA SuperNationals 27 this November, a new partnership between Margay Racing and Skip Barber Racing School along with updates from the Rock Island Grand Prix and the new Spring Mountain Karting Complex.

May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
57 min
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 first show of the 2024 season after a busy first five months of the year. Episode 78 of Face2Face is a look at the upcoming Quincy Grand Prix, set for June 8-9. The historic street race readies for the 35th edition of racing at ‘The Park’ in Quincy, Illinois with new promoter Jeff Scott taking over the reigns from the Traeder family. He joins Rob Howden and David Cole along with racers Jeff Dolian and Race Liberante to talk about the bucket list street race event.

May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024
1hr 27 min
The second stop of the 2024 United States Pro Kart Series was held at the Trackhouse Motorplex on the May 17-19 weekend. The Carolina Grand Prix featured the 12th visit to the Mooresville, North Carolina facility in the series 12-year history. The visit to the unofficial home of the series welcomed over 250 entries in the seven IAME categories on the weekend, battling in the second round of the 2024 championship program. David Cole and Nate Dean recap the action from Race City USA in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Sodi Racing USA. The show begins with the OTK USA 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 Parolin USA completes the podcast.

May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024
56 min
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 event of the 2024 United States Pro Kart Series is set for this weekend – May 17-19 – at the Trackhouse Motorplex. The Mooresville, North Carolina facility will host the Carolina Grand Prix, welcoming over 250 entries competing in seven IAME categories. David Cole and Nate Dean preview the event and the classes in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Parolin USA.

May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024
49 min
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.
A month since the last show for ‘This Week In Karting’ after a busy four week span that included vacations, two trackside events, and catching up on all the news and notes within the sport. David Cole and Nate Dean sat down for the only episode in April – presented by Comet Kart Sales. Among the topics are the 2025 SKUSA schedule, FIA Karting update, Rock Island Grand Prix news, rebranding at Florida karting circuit and more.

Apr 19, 2024
Apr 19, 2024
1hr 28 min
The 17th season for Challenge of the Americas ended over the April 12-14 weekend with another visit to Sonoma Raceway. The Sonoma, California facility brought in over 110 entries in the six categories, including a series record of 42 drivers in 100cc Senior battling over Round Five and Six of the 2024 championship program. The six champions were decided when the final laps were completed. Rob Howden and David Cole review the action from Wine Country in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Sodi Racing USA. The show begins with the Skip Barber Racing School Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Margay Racing Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Rolison Performance Group completes the podcast.

Apr 12, 2024
Apr 12, 2024
53 min
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 17th season for Challenge of the America wraps up this weekend – April 12-14 – at the Sonoma Raceway. The Sonoma, California facility will host Round Five and Round Six for the six categories to wrap up their 2024 championship stretch. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the event and the classes in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Factory Karts.

Apr 11, 2024
Apr 11, 2024
1hr 24 min
The 12th season for the United States Pro Kart Series began over the April 5-7 weekend with the running of the Texas Grand Prix at the Speedsportz Racing Park. The New Caney, Texas facility welcomed 262 entries over the seven IAME categories for the opening round of the 2024 championship program. David Cole and Nate Dean recap the action from the Lone Star State in this new 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 Parolin USA completes the podcast.
