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Episodes
Tuesday May 08, 2018
Tuesday May 08, 2018
The newest show to hit the EKN Radio Network is ‘Operation Grassroots’, 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 third episode of our ‘Operation Grassroots’ podcast features an interview with Cup Karts North America’s Greg Jasperson. He along with a handful of people created this regional program in the upper midwest and have continued to evolve the program expanding from Minnesota to Ohio, Michigan to Iowa. EKN’s Rob Howden talks with Jasperson about the development of the CKNA and where it is going for 2018 and beyond.
Monday Apr 30, 2018
Monday Apr 30, 2018
A trip to wine country sparked the end of the 2018 Challenge of the Americas. Rounds Five and Six of the premier winter series on the left coast were contested at the Simraceway Performance Karting Center in Sonoma, California on April 13-15. Seven champions in the Rok Cup USA categories were crowned, with six earning tickets to the famed Rok Cup International Final in Lonato, Italy with others earning entry to the Rok the Rio event this Fall in Las Vegas. Rob Howden and David Cole broke down the entire event with the latest ‘EKN Debrief’ - presented by Nitro Kart. The KartLift Paddock Pass, VemmeKart USA Race Report and the Klotz Lubricants Race Calendar complete the podcast.
Wednesday Apr 25, 2018
Wednesday Apr 25, 2018
The 2018 Challenge of the Americas closed out the winter season with the third and final event in the championship. The Simraceway Performance Karting Center in Sonoma, California played host to the fifth and sixth rounds of Challenge, crowning the seven Rok Cup USA champions. On Friday, EKN’s Rob Howden provided the call of the final practice session for all seven race groups around the ‘National Reverse’ layout, serving as the newest episode of the ‘Happy Hour with Howden’. Sitting down with Howden included Challenge promoter Andy Seesemann, Rok Shifter Senior driver Nicky Hays, JH Motorsports’ Josh Huff, and Mike Rolison of Rolison Performance Group.
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Monday Apr 23, 2018
The third episode of the ‘Industry Insider’ podcast has EKN’s Rob Howden talk with Shawn Bayliff of Trinity Karting Group. The Trinity operation is a new program, based out of the Cincinnati, Ohio area, focused on driver development. Bayliff is no stranger to the sport of karting, having been among the top drivers in his prime, experiencing the climb up the motorsports ladder behind the wheel and outside of the driver cockpit. Howden discusses their program along with various topics in the sport, ending with the EKN Fast Five.
Thursday Apr 19, 2018
Thursday Apr 19, 2018
The sixth season of the United States Pro Kart Series began with the programs first visit to the Ocala Gran Prix. The central Florida facility hosted the Southern Grand Prix on April 6-8, serving as the first two rounds of the 2018 championship chase. The all-IAME program welcomed over 100 drivers in what was an exciting weekend of racing. Rob Howden and David Cole broke down the entire event with the latest ‘EKN Debrief’ - presented by K1 RaceGear. The Atlanta Motorsports Park Paddock Pass, Franklin Motorsports/Merlin USA Race Report and the Nitro Kart Race Calendar complete the podcast.
Tuesday Apr 17, 2018
Tuesday Apr 17, 2018
The Texas ProKart Challenge kicked off its 2018 season at the end of March with the first round of the championship held at the Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas. The March 24-25 event hosted one round of racing at the new facility, the same place where the 2017 season ended. The Superkarts! USA regional program began the new year and new chases toward the year-end awards. Rob Howden and David Cole broke down the entire event with the latest ‘EKN Debrief’ - presented by Acceleration Kart Racing. The KartSport North America Paddock Pass, CRG Nordam Race Report and the Alan Rudolph Racing Academy Race Calendar complete the podcast.
Thursday Apr 12, 2018
Thursday Apr 12, 2018
The newest show to hit the EKN Radio Network is ‘Operation Grassroots’, 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 second episode of our ‘Operation Grassroots’ podcast features an interview with South Florida Karting Championship President Marc Julien. EKN’s Rob Howden talks with Julien about the development of the ‘SoFloKC’ and it’s focus around providing a grassroots movement for the sport around the Miami area.
Tuesday Apr 10, 2018
Tuesday Apr 10, 2018
The 2018 World Karting Association Manufacturers Cup Series resumed at the end of March with the first of two events scheduled for the GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina. The March 23-25 weekend served as Round Three and Four toward the 2018 championship chases, which began with Daytona KartWeek in December. Changing weather conditions kept the weekend challenging, with some solid performances by a handful of drivers. Rob Howden and David Cole broke down the entire event with the latest ‘EKN Debrief’ - presented by Streeter Super Stands. The Comet Kart Sales Paddock Pass, IAME USA Race Report and Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires Race Calendar complete the podcast.
Friday Mar 16, 2018
Friday Mar 16, 2018
The 2018 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour kicked off at the NOLA Motorsports Park with the second annual WinterNationals. The Avondale, LA facility welcomed 212 drivers on March 2-4 in five IAME classes and four Honda categories to compete around the 1.1-mile circuit to begin the chase toward the SKUSA Pro Tour titles. It was an exciting weekend of racing, with Rob Howden and David Cole breaking down the entire event with the latest ‘EKN Debrief’ - presented by Rolison Performance Group. The Alan Rudolph Racing Academy Paddock Pass, Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires Race Report and Bell Racing USA Race Calendar complete the podcast.
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
The 2018 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour kicked off with the second annual WinterNationals on March 2-4. The NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale, LA hosted the event for a second straight time, welcoming 212 drivers to compete in the five IAME and four Honda divisions. Friday, EKN’s Rob Howden provided the call of the final practice session for all seven race groups around the 1.1-mile course, serving as the newest episode of the ‘Happy Hour with Howden’. Sitting down with the official voice of SKUSA was Cadet racer Elliot Cox, Master driver Travis Irving, Nick Tucker of Nitro Kart, and 2017 EKN Driver of the Year Jake French.