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Episodes
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
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 ROK Vegas 2025 presented by ROK Cup USA is set to be contested outside the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas on October 29-November 2. Drivers from all over the globe make up over 300 entries in 11 categories set to compete with the Las Vegas Strip in the background. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 98 of the OutLap, presented by OTK USA.
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
The fourth edition of the Race Rotax RMC US Trophy Final was contested over the October 17-19 weekend at the New Castle Motorsports Park. A record high entry total surpassing the 100 driver mark saw five Rotax categories battling over the three days at the New Castle, Indiana facility. A total of five tickets to the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain were awarded following the action, going to drivers from Costa Rica, UK, and the United States. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from New Castle in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Odenthal Racing Products. The show begins with the Sodi Racing USA Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Stilo USA Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by OTK USA completes the podcast.
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Episode 92 of Face2Face gets the kick start on the 2026 season with talk about Challenge of the Americas. The program is set to host its 19th season with four rounds of competition next season. Rob Howden and David Cole welcome back series promoter Andy Seesemann to discuss the upcoming schedule along with breaking news regarding class structure, and more insight into his partnership with Courtney Concepts.
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
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 RMC US Trophy Final 2025 – hosted by Race Rotax – is set to run on October 17-19 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Five tickets to the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain this December are up for grabs with over 100 drivers competing in the five Rotax divisions at the New Castle, Indiana facility. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 97 of the OutLap, presented by AiM Sports.
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Episode 91 of Face2Face is a preview show for the upcoming 2025 ROK Vegas, presented by ROK Cup USA. The event, scheduled for October 29- November 2 outside the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, will welcome ROKKERS from around the world to compete in 11 classes in nine race groups. With just days remaining, Rob Howden and David Cole welcome Mike Burrell of ROK Cup USA to discuss this year’s event overlooking the Las Vegas Strip.
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
The Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 was contested over September 25-28 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Over 530 entries battled in the nine Briggs & Stratton 206 categories at the New Castle, Indiana facility to etch their names in the history books as a CKNA Grand Nationals winner. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from New Castle in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Franklin Motorsports. The show begins with the Margay Racing 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.
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
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 Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 will run from September 25-28 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Nearly 500 drivers with over 530 entries will compete in nine categories at the New Castle, Indiana facility to etch their names into the history books for the world’s largest Briggs 206 event. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 95 of the OutLap, presented by Odenthal Racing Products.
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
eKartingNews turns 25, and what better way to celebrate then putting together a LIVE show. The Happy Hour with Howden is BACK! One of the original podcast shows that began back in 2005 returns to hit the livestream platform for the first time. Rob Howden hosts with producer David Cole, as they talk about the past 25 years of history in the sport and with the EKN as ‘hub of karting on the internet’. They welcome a few special guest during a fun, relaxed show to rejoice EKN 25.
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Episode 90 of Face2Face brings on a preview of what is to come for the upcoming MG Tires 200, set for October 3-5 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The 200-lap endurance event is a continuation of the famed RoboPong 200 race that was conducted from 2004 to 2015. Brought back last year, the event is carrying a massive prize package of $100,000, including $25,000 to win the main event. This year’s event expands to welcome support races, including the Briggs 206 100 lapper along with Junior and Cadet races. Rob Howden and David Cole welcome NCMP General Manager Mike Adams to discuss this year’s event, last year’s winning team owner Brandon Jarsocrak of Brandon Jarsocrak Racing while also welcoming one of the first confirmed drivers of the event – IndyCar champion and two-time Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden.
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Episode 89 of Face2Face introduces a new program to North American karting. Formula KFX is the first official Rotax Racing Club established in part with BRP-Rotax. The Rotax Racing Club California organized by Formula KFX offers inclusive entry into karting for drivers 12 years and older with their Arrive & Drive program of identical Birelart chassis powered by Rotax 125 EVO engines. Formula KFX CEO and President Philip Pegler along with Chief Technical Officer Bobby Wilson join Rob Howden and David Cole to discuss their launch events, the upcoming Championship series and the recently announced 2026 Rotax Racing Club International Finals.
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