Podcast appearances and mentions of rob howden

The 2025 Challenge of the Americas completed its 18th season, hosting its first ever event at the Burt Brothers Motorpark over the June 13-15 weekend. The trip to the Grantsville, Utah facility hosted Round Seven and Eight, deciding this year's champions in the six categories. The addition to the event was the COTA Briggs 206 Shootout that provided a lot of excitement over the two days of racing. Rob Howden and David Cole review the racing from outside Salt Lake City in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Stilo USA. The show begins with the Odenthal Racing Products Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the OTK Kart USA Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Franklin Motorsports 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 the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The series finale for the 2025 Challenge of the Americas heads to the Burt Brothers Motorpark over the June 13-15 weekend. The Grantsville, Utah facility welcomes the Challenge for the first time in the 18-year history of the series, hosting Round Seven and Round Eight. Six categories competing on the Shinko Racing Kart Tires will be joined by the Challenge Briggs 206 Shootout, racing for a $1,000 to win. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 92 of the OutLap, presented by AiM Sports.

Rob Howden is the Director of Business Development and Series Announcer for USF Pro Championship Racing. Known as “The Voice of the Series,” he has been a fixture in motorsports media for over 30 years. He's also the founder of Howden Media Group and eKarting News, where he continues to cover karting events across North America. Rob's passion for racing started in go-karts and has evolved into mentoring and following drivers from childhood through to professional careers in IndyCar and beyond. In this episode… Motorsports is not just about speed — it's about precision, development, and community, from grassroots karting to elite IndyCar races. Many young drivers begin their journey as early as age five and ascend through a structured ladder system that prepares them for pro racing. What makes a winning driver in such a competitive and mentally demanding environment? According to Rob Howden, who directs business development and announces races for USF Pro Championships, success comes from more than just talent and equipment. Confidence and momentum are intangible but crucial elements that often separate the good from the great. Through decades of experience, Rob has witnessed countless young racers transform their skills and mindsets en route to top-tier success. On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes Rob for a conversation about the business and culture of USF Pro Racing, how tire dealers and shop owners can get involved, and what it takes for young racers to reach the IndyCar level. Rob also shares personal insights into his career, favorite race tracks, and where to find the best pizza on the road. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  [02:20] The role of karting as the foundation of professional racing careers [03:18] How USF Pro Championships serve as a development ladder to IndyCar [05:26] Why tire dealers are naturally drawn to motorsports sponsorship [08:05] What sets top-tier racers apart: confidence and momentum [10:24] The mental side of racing and the importance of coaching [11:42] Rob Howden's love for race announcing and staying active in karting [13:05] Opportunities for young racers to shine at high-profile IndyCar events [15:37] How businesses can get involved with USF Pro through sponsorship and hospitality Resources mentioned in this episode: Rob Howden on Instagram | X  eKarting News USF Pro Championships USF Juniors USF 2000 USF Pro 2000  Logan Leslie on Linkedin Main Street Auto Mike Edge on LinkedIn Tread Partners Quotable Moments:  “You can buy more tires, but you can't buy confidence or momentum — that's what really separates great drivers.” “I get to see a driver go from age seven in karting to winning at IndyCar — it's the most rewarding part of my job.” “Every driver's journey is different, but those who win usually believe they can — and that belief changes everything.” “Race announcing is just active spectating — I'd be talking through the race even if I wasn't getting paid.” “Hospitality in racing is like being a VIP at the Super Bowl, but with way more horsepower.” Action Steps:  Explore USF Pro Championships opportunities: Visit USFProChampionships.info to learn how to attend events, sponsor drivers, or host customers at races. Support local karting initiatives: Connect with youth karting leagues to support upcoming racers from your area. Integrate racing with business marketing: Use motorsports partnerships to build brand visibility and entertain high-value clients. Invest in personal growth through sport: Reflect on how confidence and momentum play roles in your own professional success. Follow the full ladder of racing talent: Track future IndyCar stars by starting with USF Juniors and watching their rise through the ranks. Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by Tread Partners.  At Tread Partners, we provide digital marketing for multi-location tire dealers and auto repair shops.  By using our strategy, branding, and marketing services, we help shops sell more tires and put more cars in bays. We've helped companies like Action Gator Tire, Colony Tire and Service, and Ulmer's Auto Care Center bring extreme growth in paid leads, ROI, and searches.  So, what are you waiting for? Visit www.treadpartners.com or email info@treadpartners.com to learn more.

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 85th Episode of ‘This Week In Karting' brings Rob Howden and David Cole back to the EKN Studio after four months away for the show program. It's been a busy 2025 season, taking the duo all over the country for karting events and the USF Pro Championship program. In this show, early details of the MG Tires 200 at New Castle Motorsports Park are discussed along with the expansion of Tillotson T4 USA Series to Music City Kartplex. Information on 2026 schedules for Challenge of the Americas, ROK Cup USA and Superkarts! USA are conversed in this show presented by Margay Racing.

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 87 of Face2Face with hosts Rob Howden and David Cole welcomes Jeff Scott of the Quincy Grand Prix. The 2025 edition of the historic street race in Quincy, Illinois is set for the June 28-29 weekend. The two-day karting festival will welcome thousands of spectators to the South Park to take in fun and excitement on and off the track, cheering on the karters from all over the United States taking on what many consider to be the most unique karting street circuit in the world.

A new milestone has been reached with the 150th episode of the EKN Debrief. The new show breaks down the 2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour SpringNationals, held at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati over the May 23-25 weekend. The event welcomed over 250 entries in the eight categories competing, reaching the halfway point of the 2025 championship chase. Rob Howden and David Cole review the racing from the MCC Kartplex in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Comet Kart Sales. The show begins with the Parolin 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 Odenthal Racing Products 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 midway point is upon us for the 2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour as they are set to host the SKUSA SpringNationals from the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati in Batavia, Ohio. The May 23-25 Memorial Weekend event is set to host roughly 250 entries over the eight categories, contesting the second event of the championship chase. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 91 of the OutLap, presented by D.I.D Chain.

The first half of the 2025 United States Pro Kart Series was completed following the action at the Carolina Grand Prix, held at the Trackhouse Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina. The May 2-4 weekend featured changing weather conditions for the second round of the 2025 championship, welcoming 240 entries. Rob Howden and David Cole review the racing in ‘Race City USA' in this episode of the Debrief – presented by AiM Sports. The show begins with the Sodi Racing USA Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the D.I.D Chain Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Margay Racing completes the podcast.

The second half of the 2025 Challenge of the Americas kicked off at the Sonoma Raceway over the April 25-27 weekend. The Sonoma, California facility hosted Round Five and Six of the 18th year of the championship, welcoming nearly 100 entries over the six categories. Rob Howden and David Cole review the two days of racing at the WinterNationals in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Kart CRG USA. The show begins with the Factory Karts Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the AiM Sports 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 the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. For the 13th time, the United States Pro Kart Series will visit the Trackhouse Motorplex with the Mooresville, North Carolina facility hosting the Carolina Grand Prix. Over 230 entries will battle in the seven IAME categories in the second event of the 2025 season following the inaugural visit to Daytona International Speedway in March. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 90 of the OutLap, presented by Rolison Performance Group.

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 second half of the 2025 Challenge of the Americas begins at Sonoma Raceway with the April 25-27 weekend hosting Rounds Five and Six. The Sonoma, California facility is set to welcome nearly 100 entries over the six categories competing on the Shinko Racing Kart Tires. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 89 of the OutLap, 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 86 of Face2Face provides insight into a new karting program in the United States. The FAT Karting League is a new karting program, aimed at making motorsport accessible and appealing to aspiring young racers with their own spec electric kart driver development series. Race Liberante leads the new FAT Karting League US operation, in the middle of the current ‘Try Out' schedule to begin the 2025 season. He joins Rob Howden and David Cole to provide more details around the FAT Karting League.

The 16th season of the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour began with the 2025 SKUSA WinterNationals, held at the Speedsportz Racing Park on March 28-30. The New Caney, Texas facility welcomed the series for the first time, with SKUSA returning to the Lone Star State since 2014. It was a record turnout with 305 entries over the eight categories competing on the weekend. Rob Howden and David Cole review the two days of racing at the WinterNationals in this episode of the Debrief – presented by Parolin USA. The show begins with the D.I.D Chain 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 the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The 16th season of the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour will begin over the March 28-30 weekend at the Speedsportz Racing Park. Visiting the New Caney, Texas facility for the first time in series history, the 2025 edition of the SKUSA WinterNationals is welcoming the largest SKUSA Pro Tour event ever at 306 entries for the eight categories set to begin their battle for the 2025 championships. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 88 of the OutLap, presented by Factory Karts.

The second stop on the 2025 Challenge of the Americas program visited the K1 Circuit for its inaugural visit to the Winchester, California facility. Rounds Three and Four were contested over the March 7-9 weekend, featuring over 100 entries in the six categories competing on the new circuit. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from K1 Circuit in this episode of Debrief – presented by OTK USA. The show begins with the Factory Karts 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 Rolison Performance Group 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 the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The second stop for the 2025 Challenge of the Americas takes the program back to SoCal! The new K1 Circuit will host Rounds Three and Four over the March 7-9 weekend. It will be the first visit to the Winchester, California facility with over 100 entries set to battle in the six categories, now featuring the Shinko Racing Kart Tires. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 86 of the OutLap, presented by AiM Sports.

The 2025 Race Rotax RMC USA West event featured a special one-off weekend program at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association facility over the February 21-23 weekend. The Glendale, Arizona circuit hosted a two round weekend that helped award six tickets to the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, set for Bahrain later this year. Nearly 100 drivers battled in the six divisions for the tickets to the ‘Olympics of Karting' with overall weekend points deciding the ticket winners. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from PKRA in this episode of Debrief – presented by Stilo USA. The show begins with the CRG Nordam 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 OTK 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 the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The 2025 Race Rotax RMC USA West is a one-off event, set for February 21-23 at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association. The event in Glendale, Arizona is replacing the US Trophy West series that had been contested over the last few seasons. Nearly 100 drivers from all over North America will be competing in six Rotax divisions, fighting for the six Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals tickets that will be up for grabs around two rounds of racing. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 85 of the OutLap, presented by Comet Kart Sales.

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 85 focuses on one of the largest regional programs in North American karting – the Texas Sprint Racing Series. Joining the EKN Studio is series owner Brittany Lobaugh to discuss the upcoming 2025 season. The five-event championship series is set for its 11th season, kicking off at Speedsportz Racing Park on February 21-23. Lobaugh sits down with Rob Howden and David Cole to discuss the details of the 2025 season.

The Superkarts! USA Winter Series concluded the 2025 edition with the final two rounds contested at the Orlando Kart Center over the February 7-9 weekend. The Orlando, Florida facility hosted Round Three and Four to decide the nine champions of the eighth season for the program. Another record setting entry total of 288 made the 2025 SKUSA Winter Series the largest ever for the organization. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from the Sunshine State in this episode of Debrief – presented by AiM Sports. The show begins with the Franklin Motorsports 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 Sodi Racing USA completes the podcast.

The 18th season for the Challenge of the Americas kicked off at the Musselman Honda Circuit in Tucson, Arizona. A total of 105 entries over the six categories contested the opening two rounds of the 2025 championship. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from Tucson in this episode of Debrief – presented by CRG Nordam. 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 Parolin USA completes the podcast.

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. A special daytime edition of Face2Face brings Episode 84, welcoming Mike Burrell of ROK Cup USA to the EKN Studio. The 2025 Florida Winter Tour is already underway following the opening weekend at Orlando Kart Center with the second round coming in just two weeks at the Orlando, Florida facility. Rob Howden and David Cole will sit down with Burrell to discuss this year's FWT, the remaining schedule for the organization in 2025, and more.

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 18th season for Challenge of the Americas is set to open up this coming weekend – January 31- February 2 – with the annual trip to the Musselman Honda Circuit. For the 12th time, the Challenge heads to the Tucson, Arizona facility, set to host the opening two rounds of the 2025 championship season, now featuring the Shinko Racing Kart Tires for all six categories. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the weekend in Episode 83 of the OutLap, presented by Sodi Racing USA.

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 84 of ‘This Week In Karting' brought together Rob Howden and David Cole into the EKN Studio to discuss the newest topics and news items in the sport. New details on the 2025 Challenge of the Americas along with the new RMC USA West event, and a quick brief on the new Briggs & Stratton 2025 Rule Set, in this show presented by Comet Kart Sales.

The 2025 season is underway with the Superkarts! USA hosting the opening event of the SKUSA Winter Series. For the first time in the eight year history, the series visited the Orlando Kart Center for the first two rounds of this year's championship. A record turnout of 316 entries over the nine categories battled for two rounds of racing at the Orlando, Florida facility. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from the Sunshine State in this episode of Debrief – presented by Parolin USA. The show begins with the Sodi Racing 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 Rolison Performance Group 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 83 of ‘This Week In Karting' kicks off the podcast schedule for the 2025 season. Rob Howden and David Cole returned to the studio to discuss the latest news in the sport, including Parolin Motorsport USA formed, TB Kart USA partnership with Norway Motorsports Park, US Trophy West event, and more 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 82 of Face2Face dives into the 2025 season with host Rob Howden entering the EKN Live Studio. Joining him in this interactive live broadcast is Andy Seesemann from Challenge of the Americas. The 18th season for the western North American championship program is entering a new era, including an expansion to four events while welcoming the new Shinko Racing Kart Tires.

The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 was held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway over November 13-17. The Las Vegas spectacular for 2024 was the third largest of the event at 550 entries over the nine categories that made history on SuperSunday. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from the Las Vegas Boulevard in Part 2 show – presented by Parolin USA. The show begins with the Rolison Performance Group 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 Sodi Racing USA completes the podcast.

The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 was held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway over November 13-17. The Las Vegas spectacular for 2024 was the third largest of the event at 550 entries over the nine categories that made history on SuperSunday. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from the Las Vegas Boulevard in Part 1 show – presented by Sodi Racing USA. 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 Factory Karts 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 the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 is scheduled for November 13-17 outside the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nearly 500 drivers making up roughly 550 entries will battle in nine categories on a new temporary circuit, vying to etch their names into the history books. Rob Howden and David Cole return to the EKN Broadcast Studio for a LIVE version of the OutLap, presented by Comet Kart Sales. Part 2 show covers the KA100 Master, Master Shifter, KA100 Senior, Pro X30 and Pro Shifter divisions.

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 Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 is scheduled for November 13-17 outside the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nearly 500 drivers making up roughly 550 entries will battle in nine categories on a new temporary circuit, vying to etch their names into the history books. Rob Howden, David Cole and Nate Dean enter the EKN Broadcast Studio for a LIVE version of the OutLap, presented by Rolison Performance Group. Part 1 show covers the Micro Swift, Mini Swift, KA100 Junior and X30 Junior classes.

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 EKN Radio Network studio welcomed Rob Howden and David Cole for Episode 81 of ‘This Week In Karting'. The two discuss the new Shinko Kart Tires USA established by Andy Seesemann along with the updated schedule for USPKS. The SKUSA SuperNationals 27 prize package was announced, along with new owners of the Concepts Haulers Motor Speedway and the RIGP Scholarship Winners. Sodi Racing USA welcomes Velocity Racing as the official race team, and more in this show, presented by Parolin USA.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 third edition of the Rotax Max Challenge US Trophy Final, hosted by Race Rotax, is set to take place over August 23-25 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. A total of six tickets to the 2024 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, scheduled for October 19-26 in Italy, are up for grabs this weekend. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the event in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Parolin USA.

The 2024 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour came to a close on the July 26-28 weekend with the New Castle Motorsports Park hosting the SKUSA SummerNationals for the 10th straight year. The New Castle, Indiana facility welcomed 230 entries over eight categories completing the final action of the series championships, including the new SKUSA Pro Show. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the action from New Castle in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Skip Barber Racing School. The show begins with the Briggs Racing Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Sodi Racing USA 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 the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The 2024 series finale for the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour is here. The New Castle Motorsports Park will host the SKUSA SummerNationals for a 10th straight time this weekend – June 26-28. The New Castle, Indiana facility will host the final two rounds for the Semi-Pro divisions and the final round for the new SKUSA Pro Show divisions. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the event and the championship chases in this episode of the OutLap, presented by D.I.D Chain.

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 79 of ‘This Week In Karting' welcomes back Rob Howden to the EKN Radio Network studio. Howden returns to join David Cole and discuss the latest topics and news items in the sport in this show presented by Sodi Racing USA. Among the topics include Rock Island Grand Prix new track layout, USPKS and IAME France form partnership, track news in Colorado, Missouri and Ohio, Racelab expanding its dealer network and Silly Season 2024 is underway.

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. EKN has reached Episode 80 of our Face2Face show, and in this edition we welcome back another former guest. Texas Sprint Racing Series owner Brittany Lobaugh joins Rob Howden and David Cole to discuss the progress of the 2024 season for the SKUSA and IKF regional series. The focus of the show, however, will be on the upcoming International Kart Federation Sprint GrandNationals, scheduled for August 2-4, which her staff will be hosting at the Amarillo Kart Complex in Panhandle, Texas. Karters will be able to learn more about how they can be part of the event and have a chance to win the coveted Duffy trophy.

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 79 of Face2Face welcomes back multi-time guest Keith Freber of Margay Racing. Their Ignite Karting program continues to grow after launching in 2015, bringing on new tracks, increasing numbers at their Ignite Challenge series and expanding into the road racing genre of karting. Rob Howden and David Cole host the show and discuss with Freber the new Skip Barber Racing School partnership and a new 2-cycle package available through their Ignite Karting line.

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. The first show of the 2024 season after a busy first five months of the year. Episode 78 of Face2Face is a look at the upcoming Quincy Grand Prix, set for June 8-9. The historic street race readies for the 35th edition of racing at ‘The Park' in Quincy, Illinois with new promoter Jeff Scott taking over the reigns from the Traeder family. He joins Rob Howden and David Cole along with racers Jeff Dolian and Race Liberante to talk about the bucket list street race event.

The 17th season for Challenge of the Americas ended over the April 12-14 weekend with another visit to Sonoma Raceway. The Sonoma, California facility brought in over 110 entries in the six categories, including a series record of 42 drivers in 100cc Senior battling over Round Five and Six of the 2024 championship program. The six champions were decided when the final laps were completed. Rob Howden and David Cole review the action from Wine Country in this new episode of the Debrief – presented by Sodi Racing USA. The show begins with the Skip Barber Racing School Paddock Pass before getting into all the details of the weekend with the Margay Racing Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Rolison Performance Group 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 17th season for Challenge of the America wraps up this weekend – April 12-14 – at the Sonoma Raceway. The Sonoma, California facility will host Round Five and Round Six for the six categories to wrap up their 2024 championship stretch. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the event and the classes in this episode of the OutLap, presented by Factory Karts.

The midway point of the 17th season for Challenge of the Americas was reached over the March 1-3 weekend at the Musselman Honda Circuit. The Tucson, Arizona facility hosted Rounds Three and Four – or T2 weekend – welcoming nearly 80 entries in the six categories competing. Rob Howden and David Cole review the two days of racing in this new 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 Skip Barber Racing School Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by CRG Nordam completes the podcast.

This week's episode: USF Pro Championships Series Development Director Rob Howden joins to preview the 2024 Ind NXT, USF Pro 2000, USF2000 and USF Juniors championships. Plus, updates on an IndyCar charter system, future chassis and engines, silly season notes and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The finale weekend for the 2024 Superkarts! USA Winter Series was held on February 9-11 weekend at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires. The third and fourth rounds of the championship program decided this year's title winners in Homestead, Florida. Rob Howden and David Cole recap the nine classes 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 Parolin USA Race Report. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by CRG Nordam completes the podcast.