EKN Radio Network

This Week In Karting: EP53 – November 30, 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 53rd episode of ‘This Week In Karting’ provides a regrouping of what was a busy month of November. Since the last show, a lot of news came across the newsdesk of EKN, with Rob Howden and David Cole on the mic for this episode presented by Acceleration Kart Racing. 2023 date for the Race Rotax US Trophy Final event along with the cancellation of Quincy Grand Prix is discussed. Facility news fills segment two with Whiteland Raceway Park and Michiana Raceway Park making headlines. Mike Burrell to ROK Cup USA and Bonnier Moulton named to 2022 Dan Wheldon Ambassador Award round out the topics.

EKN Debrief: Episode 104 – Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25

The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25 took place on November 16-20 outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The silver anniversary event welcomed 586 entries in 10 categories to compete for a place in history with a victory on SuperSunday. Ten new names were added to the record books, with 10 first-time winners securing victories on the biggest day in North American karting. The EKN crew of Rob Howden, David Cole and Nate Dean discuss the week-long event in this episode of the EKN Debrief – presented by Alan Rudolph Racing Academy. They cover the KartSport North America Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by OTK USA. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Franklin Motorsports completes the podcast.

EKN OutLap: EP48 – Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25 – Part 2

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 silver anniversary running of the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals is set for November 16-20, outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Over 500 entries will be competing for SuperSunday glory in the 10 categories offered for the 25th edition of the event. To help preview the event, EKN has broken up the classes into two groups, with five classes covered in the first show and the final five in Part 2, including KA100 Master, X30 Master, KA100 Senior, X30 Senior and Pro Shifter. Rob Howden, David Cole and Nate Dean discuss these classes and more in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Trinity Karting Group.

EKN OutLap: EP47 – Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 25 – Part 1

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 end of the 2022 season is upon us, and that means it is time to head to Vegas. The silver anniversary running of the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals is scheduled for November 16-20, outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Over 500 entries will be competing for SuperSunday glory in the 10 categories offered for the 25th edition of the event. To help preview the event, EKN has broken up the classes into two groups, with five classes covered in the first show, including Micro Swift, Mini Swift, KA100 Junior, X30 Junior and Master Shifter. Rob Howden, David Cole and Nate Dean discuss these classes and more in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Parolin USA.

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.