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Episodes

May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
1hr 14 min
The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. The eighth episode of Face2Face welcomes Justin Stefani of J3 Competition / Race Rotax and Steven Chapman of BRP-Rotax. We discuss the current state of Rotax here in the United States and around the world, including the new MY-20 for Mini and Micro, along with the upcoming US Rotax Grand Nationals and the 2020 Rotax Grand Finals in Bahrain.

May 26, 2020
May 26, 2020
59 min
The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. This episode helps to introduce the new face of Briggs & Stratton Racing, as we welcome Dan Roche to the show. We discuss his history in the sport of karting and what the future holds for the grassroots movement with the 206 powerplant.

May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020
55 min
The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. A special guest joined Rob Howden for the sixth episode, America’s Funniest Home Videos host Alfonso Ribeiro. The longtime actor spent a handful of years karting at the top level of the sport. The two discuss his time racing against some of the best at the time, including fellow actors Sean Patrick Flannery and Mark Paul Gosselaar.

May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020
45 min
The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. Episode five talks about a new chassis to the market - Will Power Kart. The chassis has come together quickly the idea was crafted at the end of 2019, with MPG Motorsports’ Billy Vincent and IndyCar champion Will Power. The two join the show to discuss their paths in karting, how the idea came together and the future of Will Power Kart.

May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020
1hr 19 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 sixth episode of 2020 continued a similar theme since March. The duo of Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the status of karting surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic in episode 22 of the program. Updates on schedules and other industry news in this episode is presented by Acceleration Kart Racing.

May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
50 min
The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. The fourth episode welcomes kart track managers/owners to discuss the recent updates regarding the COVID-19 status in their areas. Mike Adams at New Castle Motorsports Park, Donald Durbin Jr. from Prairie City Kart Track and Bret Spaude of Bushnell Motorsports Park join the show to discuss the procedures, options and outlook of opening the tracks to the public.

May 6, 2020
May 6, 2020
1hr 8 min
The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. Episode three welcomes USAC Karting to discuss the Battle at the Brickyard held this July at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, along with the Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix in August. Joining us was Director of Operations Mike Burrell, Head Starter Jason Burgess and Race Director Rick Fulks.

May 1, 2020
May 1, 2020
1hr 12 min
The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. The second episode brings in three guests, discussing the grassroots level of the sport and the great Ignite Karting program through Margay Racing. Owner Keith Freber, Alan Bertagnoli of Kart Circuit Autobahn, and Tim Hannen from Oakland Valley Race Park.

Apr 29, 2020
Apr 29, 2020
56 min
The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. The debut of the Face2Face features Alan Rudolph of the Alan Rudolph Racing Academy at Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas.

Apr 17, 2020
Apr 17, 2020
1hr 14 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.
This Week In Karting is a mix of news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and general ‘some good news’ regarding our sport. The 21st episode with Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the latest events and series news regarding the impact of the virus and the Stay at Home movement to help limit the spread and to keep everyone safe. This episode is presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing.
