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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The ROK Vegas 2025 presented by ROK Cup USA is set to be contested outside the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas on October 29-November 2. Drivers from all over the globe make up over 300 entries in 11 categories set to compete with the Las Vegas Strip in the background. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 98 of the OutLap, presented by OTK USA.

The fourth edition of the Race Rotax RMC US Trophy Final was contested over the October 17-19 weekend at the New Castle Motorsports Park. A record high entry total surpassing the 100 driver mark saw five Rotax categories battling over the three days at the New Castle, Indiana facility. A total of five tickets to the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain were awarded following the action, going to drivers from Costa Rica, UK, and the United States. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from New Castle in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Odenthal Racing Products. The show begins with the Sodi Racing USA Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Stilo USA Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by OTK USA completes the podcast.

Episode 92 of Face2Face gets the kick start on the 2026 season with talk about Challenge of the Americas. The program is set to host its 19th season with four rounds of competition next season. Rob Howden and David Cole welcome back series promoter Andy Seesemann to discuss the upcoming schedule along with breaking news regarding class structure, and more insight into his partnership with Courtney Concepts.

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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The RMC US Trophy Final 2025 – hosted by Race Rotax – is set to run on October 17-19 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Five tickets to the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain this December are up for grabs with over 100 drivers competing in the five Rotax divisions at the New Castle, Indiana facility. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 97 of the OutLap, presented by AiM Sports.

Episode 91 of Face2Face is a preview show for the upcoming 2025 ROK Vegas, presented by ROK Cup USA. The event, scheduled for October 29- November 2 outside the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, will welcome ROKKERS from around the world to compete in 11 classes in nine race groups. With just days remaining, Rob Howden and David Cole welcome Mike Burrell of ROK Cup USA to discuss this year’s event overlooking the Las Vegas Strip.

The Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 was contested over September 25-28 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Over 530 entries battled in the nine Briggs & Stratton 206 categories at the New Castle, Indiana facility to etch their names in the history books as a CKNA Grand Nationals winner. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from New Castle in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Franklin Motorsports. The show begins with the Margay Racing Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Odenthal Racing Products Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Stilo USA completes the podcast.

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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 will run from September 25-28 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Nearly 500 drivers with over 530 entries will compete in nine categories at the New Castle, Indiana facility to etch their names into the history books for the world’s largest Briggs 206 event. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 95 of the OutLap, presented by Odenthal Racing Products.

eKartingNews turns 25, and what better way to celebrate then putting together a LIVE show. The Happy Hour with Howden is BACK! One of the original podcast shows that began back in 2005 returns to hit the livestream platform for the first time. Rob Howden hosts with producer David Cole, as they talk about the past 25 years of history in the sport and with the EKN as ‘hub of karting on the internet’. They welcome a few special guest during a fun, relaxed show to rejoice EKN 25.

Episode 90 of Face2Face brings on a preview of what is to come for the upcoming MG Tires 200, set for October 3-5 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The 200-lap endurance event is a continuation of the famed RoboPong 200 race that was conducted from 2004 to 2015. Brought back last year, the event is carrying a massive prize package of $100,000, including $25,000 to win the main event. This year’s event expands to welcome support races, including the Briggs 206 100 lapper along with Junior and Cadet races. Rob Howden and David Cole welcome NCMP General Manager Mike Adams to discuss this year’s event, last year’s winning team owner Brandon Jarsocrak of Brandon Jarsocrak Racing while also welcoming one of the first confirmed drivers of the event – IndyCar champion and two-time Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden.

Episode 89 of Face2Face introduces a new program to North American karting. Formula KFX is the first official Rotax Racing Club established in part with BRP-Rotax. The Rotax Racing Club California organized by Formula KFX offers inclusive entry into karting for drivers 12 years and older with their Arrive & Drive program of identical Birelart chassis powered by Rotax 125 EVO engines. Formula KFX CEO and President Philip Pegler along with Chief Technical Officer Bobby Wilson join Rob Howden and David Cole to discuss their launch events, the upcoming Championship series and the recently announced 2026 Rotax Racing Club International Finals. Visit the EKN Podcast page or find all the podcast episodes on Podbean.com, iTunes, Spotify or YouTube by searching EKN Radio Network.

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 89 of ‘This Week In Karting’ discusses major news and events that transpired recently in the karting world. Rob Howden and David Cole review the departure of Ryan Noberg from Rolison Performance Group, and his new home at GFC Karting. The sale of Route 66 Sprint Series, the establishment of the Rotax Racing Club International Finals in 2026 and the presenting sponsors for this year’s Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals 9 are among the other topics and more in this show presented by Kart CRG USA.

The 30th edition of the Rock Island Grand Prix took place over the Labor Day weekend, turning the streets of Rock Island, Illinois into a two-day karting festival. Karts zoomed through the streets once again, deciding this year’s race winners over the 16 race groups. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from Rock Island in this episode of the Debrief – presented by D.I.D Chain. The show begins with the Sodi Racing USA 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 AiM Sports completes the podcast.

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 88 of ‘This Week In Karting’ continues with the updates coming in from the ROK Cup USA ROK Vegas event and the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 28. Rob Howden and David Cole provide the latest surrounding those two events along with news on Courtney Concepts, USA driver heading to FIA Karting KZ2 World Cup and update on the Race Rotax RMC US Trophy Final. Those topics and a new edition of the ‘What’s Hot’ segment is in this show presented by Stilo USA.

The 13th season of the United States Pro Kart Series came to a close over the August 14-17 weekend with the program hosting the Indiana Grand Prix at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The fourth round of the 2025 championship program at the New Castle, Indiana facility decided the seven champions on the season, crowning the final winners on the year with nearly 200 entries. Rob Howden and David Cole review the racing from America’s National Park of Speed in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Parolin USA. The show begins with the Kart CRG USA Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Franklin Motorsports Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Stilo USA completes the podcast.

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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The 13th season of the United States Pro Kart Series will come to close this weekend, hosting the Indiana Grand Prix from the New Castle Motorsports Park. Five of the seven championships remain up for grabs heading to the New Castle, Indiana facility that will see over 200 entries competing in Round Four of this year’s program. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 95 of the OutLap, presented by AiM Sports.

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 87 of ‘This Week In Karting’ brings the EKN duo of Rob Howden and David Cole into the EKN Studio to discuss the latest topics surrounding karting. Plans for upcoming events – including the SKUSA SuperNationals 28, ROK Vegas 2025, and the RMC US Trophy Final and other subjects, including a new ‘What’s Hot’ segment is in this show presented by Sodi Racing USA.

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 88 of Face2Face focuses on the 30th edition of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, set for August 30-31. The downtown district of Rock Island, Illinois turns into a two-day karting festival, welcoming karters from all over the USA, Canada, and around the world to compete for the coveted Rock trophy. The 2025 edition celebrates the 30th running of the race, which returns to the original course after a year held in a different section of the city thanks to district receiving new development and improvements, highlighted by repaved streets. Rob Howden and David Cole welcome Roger Ruthhart – president of the Rock Island Grand Prix volunteer committee – along with special guests to discuss this year’s event.

The 2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour ended over the July 25-27 weekend with the SummerNationals contested at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The largest SummerNats in the history of SKUSA welcomed 301 entries over the eight categories on the weekend at the New Castle, Indiana facility, helping to decide this year’s SKUSA Pro Tour champions. Rob Howden and David Cole review the racing from NCMP in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Rolison Performance Group. The show begins with the Parolin USA 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 Sodi Racing USA completes the podcast.

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 with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. Championships will be decided this weekend at the New Castle Motorsports Park as the 2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour concludes. The New Castle, Indiana facility is set to host the SKUSA SummerNationals for the 11th straight time, welcoming a record-setting 300 entries over the eight categories. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 94 of the OutLap, presented by Comet Kart Sales.

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 86 of ‘This Week In Karting’ brought Rob Howden and David Cole back into the EKN Studio for the first time in over a month to discuss what’s happening in the sport of karting. Plans for upcoming events – including the SKUSA SuperNationals 28, Rock Island Grand Prix and the West Coast Kart Grand Prix / IKF Road Race Grand Nationals were topics. Other subjects were the FAT Karting League, the MG Tires 200 at New Castle, the FIA Karting changing the tire supplier for KZ categories, and more in this show presented by Margay Racing.