EKN Radio Network

EKN Debrief: Episode 49

The midway point in the United States Pro Kart Series presented by MG Tires came on the June 14-16 weekend as the program hosted the Carolina Grand Prix at the GoPro Motorplex facility in Mooresville, North Carolina. The weekend hosted Rounds Three and Four of the championship program with perfect racing weather all three days of action. Rob Howden and David Cole break down the event in the latest edition of the ‘EKN Debreif’ - thanks to the Alan Rudolph Racing Academy. The MG Tires USA Paddock Pass is followed by the Race Report presented by IAME USA East. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Kart Republic - KartSport North America completes the podcast.

Industry Insider: Episode 25 - Greg Dingess - Margay Racing

Grassroots racing has been a focus for Margay Racing since the beginning. The leading ‘Made in the USA’ chassis manufacturer continues to feed club tracks and series with the products to get on track and enjoy what is a family sport. Their spec Ignite program with Briggs & Stratton 206 powerplant continues to expand from track to track, based out of the midwest and reaching both coasts. EKN’s Rob Howden talks with Margay’s Greg Dingess about the Ignite program and the major Arrive-and-Drive events on their calendar for 2019.

Industry Insider: Episode 24 - Mike Burrell - USAC Karting

Two events are hosted by the USAC Karting organization during the months of July and August. It’s the busy summer season, gearing up for the third edition of the Battle at the Brickyard held on July 5-7 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix on August 9-11. Each are expected to welcome a number of grassroots racers and top level drivers/teams from coast-to-coast to experience the thrill and rareness of each event. EKN’s Rob Howden talks with USAC Karting’s Mike Burrell about each event coming up and what to expect at this year’s programs.

Industry Insider: Episode 23 - Kevin Williams - World Karting Association

The World Karting Association is returning back to the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The facility that neighbors the WKA headquarters has been vacant from the organizations’ yearly schedule since 2009. The 10-year void has been filled with the upcoming Charlotte Motor Speedway Karting Challenge, welcoming the Manufacturers Cup Series, National Road Racing Series, and Speedway Dirt competing on the June 21-23. EKN’s Rob Howden talks with WKA President Kevin Williams to discuss more about the second triple-header event of 2019.

Hot Seat: EP4 - Billy Musgrave - 06.05.19

The 2019 season has been one of drivers moving around to new teams and different chassis. One of the most notable changes is Billy Musgrave moving to Croc Promotion USA / Mad Old Nut Racing. The three-time SKUSA SuperNationals winner remains one of the top shifterkart drivers over the last seven seasons. He talks with EKN Publisher Rob Howden about the move and what’s in store for the remainder of the season.

Industry Insider: Episode 22 - Terry Traeder - Quincy Grand Prix

This week is the annual trip to The Park. Last year, karting patriarch Terry Traeder revived the famous Quincy Grand Prix. Its return sparked a passion for pushing man and machine to the edge around one of the most challenging road courses in North America. On June 8-9, karters will tackle the 1-mile course once again with thousands of spectators ready to camp out surrounding the layout and cheer on the intense action all weekend. EKN’s Rob Howden talks with Mr. Traeder of Quincy Grand Prix to learn more about the historic race.

This Week In Karting: EP10 - May 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.

We have hit double digits in episodes with the 10th edition of TWIK. Rob Howden and David Cole hit on a number of topics, as silly season continues with drivers moving around. A number of events begin the summer season for programs in both USA and Canada.

Industry Insider: Episode 21 - Chris McCoy - Endurance Karting

One of the most unique events in the United States, if not the world, is set to take place on June 21-23 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The 10th edition of the 24 Hours of America will test the will of man and machine for the twice around the clock event in spec karts and those trying to reach the 24 hours in their own karts powered by Briggs & Stratton 206 engines. EKN’s Rob Howden talks with Chris McCoy of Endurance Karting by ProCup to learn more about this event and the many others they host and promote throughout the season.

Operation Grassroots: Episode 9 - Scott Smith - Buckeye Karting Challenge

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.

One of the newest regional programs to hit the midwest area is the Buckeye Karting Challenge. A true racing series for the racers, by the racers, began in 2018 with a three-race series promoted by a group of volunteers. Racers and sponsors jumped on board and now the 2019 program opened up with its largest turnout at the G&J Kartway in Camden, Ohio. EKN’s Rob Howden spoke with Scott Smith of the BKC program to discuss its creation and the future in this edition of the ‘Operation Grassroots’ powered by Briggs & Stratton Racing.

EKN Debrief: Episode 48

The Superkarts! USA Pro Tour reached the halfway point of the 2019 season, hosting the 10th edition of the SpringNationals. On the May 3-5 weekend, competitors traveled to the Utah Motorsports Campus in Erda, Utah for Round Three and Four of the championship program. The weekend was full of exciting racing in the programs first visit since July 2012 to the 9/10-mile ‘Star Trek’ course. Rob Howden and David Cole break down the event in the latest edition of the ‘EKN Debreif’ - thanks to Rolison Performance Group. The Acceleration Kart Racing Paddock Pass is followed by the Race Report presented by Trinity Karting Group. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Comet Kart Sales completes the podcast.