EKN Radio Network

This Week In Karting: EP52 – October 31, 2022

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 52 of ‘This Week In Karting’ closed out the month of October, recorded the afternoon of Halloween. David Cole and Nate Dean hopped back on the mic to discuss the latest news and topics surrounding the sport of karting, in this episode presented by MEGA Power. Among the topics include 2013 updates from United States Pro Kart Series, Cup Karts North America, and the return of the Southwest Regional Cup in addition to international talk.

This Week In Karting: EP51 – October 20, 2022

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 51st episode of ‘This Week In Karting’ was recorded on October 20, 2022 as Rob Howden rejoins the show to discuss alongside David Cole the latest topic and news bulletins surrounding the sport of karting in this show, presented by the Alan Rudolph Racing Academy. Items on the show include the merger of Nitro Kart and Ryan Perry Motorsport karting operations, Challenge of the Americas adding OK-N and ROK Shifter Junior classes for 2023, transfer of ownership for the Route 66 Sprint Series along with its 2023 schedule and more.

Face2Face: EP60 – Andy Seesemann – Challenge of the Americas

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 60 of Face2Face brings back everyone's favorite guest to the show - Andy Seesemann - Challenge of the Americas series promoter. The 2023 season is the 16th year of the program, bringing in two new categories with the FIA-sanctioned OK-N class along with the new ROK Shifter Junior division. Rob Howden and David Cole present questions to Seesemann regarding these two categories and what is to come this winter at The Challenge - and welcome questions from the karting community during this LIVE show.

This Week In Karting: EP50 – October 13, 2022

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 50 of ‘This Week In Karting’ covers the latest topics and news items related to the sport of karting in this show, presented by Hyperfuels. David Cole and Nate Dean discuss several topics, including the latest from Superkarts! USA regarding the SuperNationals 25 and the 2023 SKUSA Pro Tour, the CalSpeed Karting closure, updated to the Challenge of the Americas 2023 schedule and more.

EKN Debrief: Episode 103 – Race Rotax US Trophy Final

The inaugural Race Rotax US Trophy Final was contested on the October 7-9 weekend at the New Castle Motorsports Park. A gathering of ‘Rotaxians’ from across the United States, Canada, and other Central and South American countries at the New Castle, Indiana facility provided the final Rotax event of the 2022 season, welcoming 78 drivers in five categories. Drivers were competing to complete the Trophy Series program, and award 12 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals tickets following the main events. Rob Howden and David Cole review the weekend in this episode of the EKN Debrief – presented by Skip Barber Racing School. They cover the Parolin USA Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Comet Kart Sales. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by D.I.D Chain completes the podcast.

EKN OutLap: EP46 – 2022 Race Rotax US Trophy Final

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.

A new event has been established for the 2022 season, matching the best Rotaxians together for one final swing for a ticket to the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Portugal. The Race Rotax US Trophy Final is set for the New Castle Motorsports Park on October 7-9. Five MAX categories will compete for 12 different Rotax Grand Finals tickets on the line, along with becoming the first drivers to earn the US Trophy Final titles. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in this episode of the OutLap – presented by Racelab.

EKN Debrief: Episode 102 – Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 6

The sixth edition of the Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals were held on the September 30-October 2 weekend at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The New Castle, Indiana facility once again welcomed a record turnout of Briggs & Stratton 206 drivers from Canada and the USA with 385 entries in eight categories. The EKN trio of Rob Howden, David Cole and Nate Dean breakdown the action in this episode of the EKN Debrief – presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing. They cover the Acceleration Kart Racing Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Racelab. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by CRG Nordam completes the podcast.

EKN OutLap: EP45 – Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 6

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 Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 6 presented by Nitro Kart is set to take place this weekend at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Over 300 Briggs & Stratton 206 drivers will converge on the New Castle, Indiana facility for the ‘Briggs & Stratton Runoffs’ style event. Eight categories utilizing the Briggs 206 engine platform will battle to determine who joins the record books for 2022. The EKN trio of Rob Howden, David Cole and Nate Dean preview the weekend in this episode of the OutLap – presented by Skip Barber Racing School.

Hot Seat: EP6 – TJ Koyen – 09.16.2022

After three years, the Hot Seat is back on the EKN Radio Network. The show is taking a more casual approach to welcoming guests and the locations they are taped. After a busy 2022 season, the United States Pro Kart Series Heartland Grand Prix was the best stop to record the first show of the season. To make it a wide spectrum of topics, EKN Managing Editor David Cole sat down with the multi-talented TJ Koyen. The life-long karter, including major victories and championships over the last 15 years, Koyen is an industry member with Oktane Visual and Korsasport Karting Development. Oktane’s client list include NASCAR, IndyCar and all major forms of motorsports and many of those in the karting paddock sporting a lid painted by Koyen. His Korsasport business has been busy in 2022, working alongside Franklin Motorsports and based out of the Badger Kart Club facility. Cole and Koyen hit on a number of topics in this new episode of the Hot Seat.

Face2Face: EP59 – Craig Finer – Racelab / KARTPLEX

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 59th episode of Face2Face welcomes Craig Finer of Racelab and KARTPLEX. The Canadian joins Rob Howden and David Cole to discuss the new distribution network for the TB Kart and JV Kart through Racelab in North America along with the progression of the KARTPLEX facility in Oliver, British Columbia.