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Episodes
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Following the Halloween celebration on October 31, EKN Managing Editor David Cole traveled to Las Vegas to catch the final two days of the ROK Cup USA ROK the RIO event outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. A record number of Rokkers converged for the second annual event, with entry totals surpassing the 300 mark for the 10 categories competing. Rob Howden joins Cole in the newest episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to ROK Cup USA - as they discuss what unfolded in Vegas. They cover the Stilo USA Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by PSL Karting. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Streeter Super Stands completes the podcast.
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
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 EKN duo is back for another episode, breaking down the latest topics in the sport of karting. Rob Howden and David Cole host Episode 15 to discuss a number of 2020 announcements, silly season to close out 2019 and begin the new season, and dealers for a growing chassis brand.
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
The once a year type event for the Briggs & Stratton drivers in North America took place on October 4-6 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Cup Karts North America hosted their Grand Nationals 3 in New Castle, Indiana in what can be closely related to the SCCA Runoffs. A record turnout of 281 drivers in eight categories - all with Briggs 206 powerplants - took part to decide this year’s champions. In addition to racing at the event, Rob Howden and David Cole break down this edition of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Briggs & Stratton. They cover the Margay Racing Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by CompKart. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Precision Karting Technologies completes the podcast.
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
The 11th edition of the Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix was held at the end of September in the city roads of the southern California downtown district. The Superkarts! USA California ProKart Challenge calls the event their series finale, competing on the quick circuit for two days to decide this year’s winners and series champions. Rob Howden leads the break down of the event with David Cole in this edition of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to CompKart. They cover the Rolison Performance Group Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Alan Rudolph Racing Academy. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by CRG Nordam completes the podcast.
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
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.
Rob Howden and David Cole host Episode 14 to discuss a number of topics. More information regarding the 2020 season with industry notes, event updates and silly season continues as we close out 2019.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
One of the breakthrough drivers of the 2019 season has been Race Liberante. The California native now calling Pennsylvania home has retriggered his role behind the wheel. A former SKUSA SuperNationals podium finisher, Liberante stepped away from the sport to focus on stock car racing. The last few years, Liberante has been sliding back into karting, working with a number of teams and drivers. In 2019, Race went full-time as a driver, taking on the SKUSA Pro Tour in Pro Shifter 2. Four wins locked up the title for the CompKart driver. Add in wins at the USAC Karting Battle at the Brickyard and the Rock Island Grand Prix King of the Streets. He talks with EKN Publisher Rob Howden about the successful return to karting, along with what the future holds.
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
The Texas ProKart Challenge closed out its season with the third event 2019. The Superkarts! USA regional program held Rounds Five and Six at the Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas on September 13-15, deciding this year’s series champions and guaranteed SuperSunday starters at the SKUSA SuperNationals 23 in Las Vegas. Rob Howden leads the break down of the event with David Cole in this edition of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Acceleration Kart Racing. They cover the Cometic Gaskets Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Streeter Super Stands. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Comet Racing Engines completes the podcast.
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
The ‘Operation Grassroots’ is a podcast geared solely on the foundation of the sport. The hub of the show will be discussion centered on the grassroots level of karting, from club racing to regional racing, all focused around the Briggs & Stratton 206 engine platform. Our #OperationGrassroots movement has been based around the Briggs powerplant, with the ultimate goals of bringing new people into the sport and igniting the spark of former racers to come back into what is the most economical form of karting.
The 2019 season for the Cup Karts North America Champions Cup program closed out in August following one of its most successful years to date. The large travel series in the Midwest is now set to host the largest 4-Cycle event in North America, with the CKNA Grand Nationals 3 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Drivers from all over the continent are traveling to central Indiana for what should be a record-breaking event. EKN’s Rob Howden spoke with Greg Jasperson of CKNA to discuss the Champions Cup program and the upcoming Grand Nationals 3 in this edition of the ‘Operation Grassroots’ powered by Briggs & Stratton Racing.
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
One of the longest running events in North American karting is the Rock Island Grand Prix. The world-famous street race in Rock Island, Illinois hosted the 25th edition on August 31-September 1 with racers from all over converging on the Quad Cities area for fun on and off the track. Two action-packed days fill up this edition of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Croc Promotion USA. David Cole leads the break down of the event with host Rob Howden, as they cover the Kart Republic Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by PSL Karting. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by the Nitro Kart completes the podcast.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
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 13 with Rob Howden and David Cole discuss a number of topics in this one hour, 30 minutes show. Industry notes along with more news regarding the 2020 season, and events set to close out 2019.