• EKN Debrief: Episode 138 – Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 8
    Oct 18 2024

    The Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 8 became the biggest karting event in the modern era of karting – welcoming 585 entries in nine categories – powered by Briggs & Stratton 206 engines. The October 10-13 event at the New Castle Motorsports Park set another event record for entries, while also changing up the format by introducing night racing for both Friday and Saturday. Rob Howden and David Cole review the action from New Castle, Indiana in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Sodi Racing USA. The show begins with the Margay Racing Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Comet Kart Sales Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Factory Karts completes the podcast.

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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • EKN OutLap: EP79 – Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 8
    Oct 10 2024

    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 Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 8 is set to take place on October 10-13 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. A record-setting 627 entries will compete in the nine categories at the New Castle, Indiana. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the event in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Face2Face: EP81 – Andy Seesemann – Full Throttle Karting
    Oct 9 2024

    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 81 of Face2Face brings everyone back into the EKN Live Studio after some time off due to a busy 2024 season. Joining hosts Rob Howden and David Cole is Andy Seesemann of Full Throttle Karting. The Idaho-based company has become the new sole importer for the Shinko Racing Kart Tires for the United States. This new venture brings the brand manufactured in South Korea to the Challenge of the Americas program as the spec tire in 2025. The show gives Seesemann the platform to discuss the new brand to the USA karting market and plans for the upcoming Challenge season.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • EKN Debrief: Episode 137 – 2024 United States Pro Kart Series Indiana Grand Prix
    Oct 4 2024

    The final event of the 2024 United States Pro Kart Series was completed over the September 27-29 weekend with the Indiana Grand Prix held at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Just over 200 entries in the seven IAME categories contested the New Castle, Indiana facility in challenging weather conditions all weekend long, deciding the 2024 series champions. David Cole and Nate Dean recap the action from New Castle in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Skip Barber Racing School. The show begins with the Parolin USA Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Factory Karts Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Comet Kart Sales completes the podcast.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • EKN OutLap: EP78 – 2024 United States Pro Kart Series Indiana Grand Prix
    Sep 26 2024

    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 Indiana Grand Prix will host the final event of the 2024 United States Pro Kart Series championship program. The 12th season of the series is set to conclude on September 27-29 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Over 200 entries in the seven IAME categories will battle for one final time at the New Castle, Indiana facility. David Cole and Nate Dean preview the event and the championship chases in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Comet Kart Sales.

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    58 mins
  • This Week In Karting: EP80 – September 10, 2024
    Sep 13 2024

    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’ returns after a busy month stretch during August that kept the EKN Radio Network studio busy with OutLap and Debrief podcasts. Episode 80 hosted by Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the updated 2025 schedules for Challenge of the Americas, Superkarts! USA and the United States Pro Kart Series. Endurance racing returning to New Castle Motorsports Park along with new websites for Comet Kart Sales and CompKart are among the topics in this show, presented by Rolison Performance Group.

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    52 mins
  • EKN Debrief: Episode 136 – 2024 Rock Island Grand Prix
    Sep 6 2024

    The 29th edition of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix presented by The Hemp Doctor was held over the August 31-September 1 weekend. Celebrating the Labor Day weekend, karter converged on the two-day karting street race festival in Rock Island, Illinois. A new circuit due to construction on and around the original streets welcomed nearly 200 entries battling on the new streets, presenting a new challenge for even that most experienced racers. Rob Howden and David Cole provide a review of the action from New Castle in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Margay Racing. The show begins with the Comet Kart Sales Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the D.I.D Chains Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Skip Barber Racing School completes the podcast.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • EKN Debrief: Episode 135 – 2024 Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final
    Aug 29 2024

    The third edition of the Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final was contested at the New Castle Motorsports Park on August 23-25. The New Castle, Indiana facility welcomed over 70 Rotax drivers from multiple countries, competing in five categories. In addition to racing for victory, six tickets to the 2024 Rotax Grand Finals in Italy this October were awarded based on the results in the main events on Sunday. Rob Howden and David Cole provide a review of the action from New Castle in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Rolison Performance Group. The show begins with the Skip Barber Racing School Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Comet Kart Sales Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by D.I.D Chains completes the podcast.

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    58 mins