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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.
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 return of ‘This Week In Karting' following a busy month of May brings David Cole and Nate Dean back to the EKN Studio. Episode 78 – presented by Rolison Performance Group – looks ahead to 2025 with news from Challenge of the Americas, early details for SKUSA SuperNationals 27 this November, a new partnership between Margay Racing and Skip Barber Racing School along with updates from the Rock Island Grand Prix and the new Spring Mountain Karting Complex.
FEATURING Jake French and Braden Eves!What. A. Weekend!We have officially wrapped up the 25th SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio, and man was it exciting! Braden Eves and Jake French will be on to talk about their experiences, and talk about the week in Las Vegas overall. From track layouts to tires and anything else on the radar, there will be plenty to tune into tonight!
FEATURING David Cole and Ryan Smith!With the 25th edition of the SKUSA SuperNationals at the Rio just 1 week away now, it's time to really get into the details of the biggest race in North America! David Cole from eKartingNews and Mike Smith are joining us to talk about this past weekend of racing at the Rio for ROK Vegas, along with some common issues that we see at these temporary tracks and what we may be able to do to fix them.
FEATURING 2022 FIA Formula E driver Oliver Askew!That's right! Oliver Askew will be joining us for this week's edition of Happy Hour before he competes in the 2022 ROK Vegas event! He'll be here to talk about his time in karting, coming back to karting a couple years ago, and what he's expecting for this upcoming weekend.Joining us will also be Braden Eves as we talk about the new USPKS changes that were just announced, and he'll give us his thoughts on the layout for this year's SKUSA SuperNationals!
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 49th episode of ‘This Week In Karting' provides the latest topics to cross the newsdesk over the recent days in this show, presented by the Alan Rudolph Racing Academy. David Cole and Nate Dean discuss several topics, including the SKUSA SuperNationals 25, 2023 schedule for Challenge of the Americas and Texas Sprint Racing Series, race report from Route 66 Sprint Series and the Lone Star Grand Prix, and 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. Episode 48 of ‘This Week In Karting' provides the latest topics to cross the newsdesk over the recent days in this show, presented by Skip Barber Racing School. David Cole and Nate Dean discuss a number of topics, including the SKUSA SuperNationals 25, Rotax US Trophy Final, Rock Island Grand Prix, FIA KZ2 Masters World Cup, Racelab's TB Kart expansion, and news from the Texas Sprint Racing and United States Pro Kart Series.
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 46 of ‘This Week In Karting' includes topics for the last week and other pieces of news over the course of the last month. Breaking news including the 2023 United States Pro Kart Series, update on the CKNA Canada program, insight into the Vegas events with SKUSA SuperNationals 25 and ROK Vegas, along with more topics and updates from Rob Howden and David Cole, all in this episode presented by Briggs & Stratton Racing.
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 39 of ‘This Week In Karting' - presented by Leading Edge Motorsports - welcomes Rob Howden and David Cole back behind the mic to discuss news items and updates surrounding the karting industry. The two discuss updates on the SKUSA SuperNationals 24 and SimCraft 24 Hours of NOLA, along with more details surrounding 2022 program as well as other topics hitting the EKN home page.
Episode 36 of the Full Caster Podcast - A Karting Conversation brings on John Baldasare as a guest with hosts Mike Smith and Derek Esquibel. Starting in quarter midgets as a kid -where he established himself as one of the best- John's next foray in motorsports was straight into shifters, briefly in 80cc, and then 125cc. While he rubbed elbows with some of the best in the early shifter days and was one of the fastest of the time, he took time off to focus on his career before coming back in 2010 to race one race and one race only every year: the SKUSA Supernationals. We chat about his path from roundy round to bangin gears, his reason for moving to the 'Nats only, and how he prepares to race at the highest level, in one of the toughest events every year...Join us for Episode 36 of the Full Caster Podcast, Part 1 with John Baldasare!
Episode 36 of the Full Caster Podcast - A Karting Conversation brings on John Baldasare as a guest with hosts Mike Smith and Derek Esquibel. Starting in quarter midgets as a kid -where he established himself as one of the best- John's next foray in motorsports was straight into shifters, briefly in 80cc, and then 125cc. While he rubbed elbows with some of the best in the early shifter days and was one of the fastest of the time, he took time off to focus on his career before coming back in 2010 to race one race and one race only every year: the SKUSA Supernationals. We chat about his path from roundy round to bangin gears, his reason for moving to the 'Nats only, and how he prepares to race at the highest level, in one of the toughest events every year...Join us for Episode 36 of the Full Caster Podcast, Part 2 with John Baldasare!
Recorded on June 16th, the 37th edition of the Full Caster Podcast - A Karting Conversation, sees hosts Mike Smith and Derek Esquibel interview Tom Kutscher of SuperKarts! USA. As the owner of SKUSA, Tom and his crew put on regional programs like the California ProKart Challenge, the Winter Series out of Florida, their new program in Mexico, and of course the biggest race of them all, the SKUSA Supernationals in Las Vegas. From his origins as a kid from Sweden, to finding karting and falling in love with shifter karts here in the states, to owning a successful kart shop; the road to becoming the face of SKUSA is an interesting one! Share in some laughs, and learn a little more of the behind the scenes as we talk through Tom's 27 years in the sport...Join us for Episode 35 of the Full Caster Podcast, Part 2 with Tom Kutscher!
Recorded on June 16th, the 37th edition of the Full Caster Podcast - A Karting Conversation, sees hosts Mike Smith and Derek Esquibel interview Tom Kutscher of SuperKarts! USA. As the owner of SKUSA, Tom and his crew put on regional programs like the California ProKart Challenge, the Winter Series out of Florida, their new program in Mexico, and of course the biggest race of them all, the SKUSA Supernationals in Las Vegas. From his origins as a kid from Sweden, to finding karting and falling in love with shifter karts here in the states, to owning a successful kart shop; the road to becoming the face of SKUSA is an interesting one! Share in some laughs, and learn a little more of the behind the scenes as we talk through Tom's 27 years in the sport...Join us for Episode 35 of the Full Caster Podcast, Part 1 with Tom Kutscher!
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 36th episode of ‘This Week In Karting' - presented by Acceleration Kart Racing - was recorded on July 19, 2021. Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the latest topics and news items from the sport, including details surrounding the SKUSA SuperNationals 24 and the IAME Grand National Championship, along with news about 2022 winter programs.
The inaugural SuperNats Shootout took place on October 2-4 at the Speedsportz Racing Park. Superkarts! USA racers converged on the New Caney, Texas facility, built by SKUSA Hall of Fame member Alan Rudolph for a chance at a $15,000 cash purse, and tickets toward the SKUSA SuperNationals 24 in 2021. Rob Howden and David Cole breakdown the weekend in this new episode of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Acceleration Kart Racing. They cover the A-Maxx Racing Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Leading Edge Motorsports. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Rolison Performance Group completes the podcast.
Hosts Mike Smith and Derek Esquibel sit down with one of the most successful shifter kart pilots in in North America for episode 13 of The Full Caster Podcast: A Karting Conversation, Billy Musgrave. A four time winner of the SKUSA SuperNationals, plus multiple local and regional karting championships, the lead driver for the Musgrave Racing Company (MRC) is hailed as one of the best in the business in the Pro Shifter category. In this episode, he not only talks about his karting career to date, but how he got his start in racing via motocross, and now his transition into kart manufacturing via their new 'Factory Kart' brand.Join us for Episode 13 of the Full Caster Podcast, Part 1 with Billy Musgrave!
Hosts Mike Smith and Derek Esquibel sit down with one of the most successful shifter kart pilots in in North America for episode 13 of The Full Caster Podcast: A Karting Conversation, Billy Musgrave. A four time winner of the SKUSA SuperNationals, plus multiple local and regional karting championships, the lead driver for the Musgrave Racing Company (MRC) is hailed as one of the best in the business in the Pro Shifter category. In this episode, he not only talks about his karting career to date, but how he got his start in racing via motocross, and now his transition into kart manufacturing via their new 'Factory Kart' brand.Join us for Episode 13 of the Full Caster Podcast, Part 2 with Billy Musgrave!
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. Back in the office after the SKUSA SuperNationals and Thanksgiving break, the EKN duo is back grinding away as we turn the page on 2019 and head into 2020. Rob Howden and David Cole collect all the news since the last show at the end of October, bringing you a month’s full of news and notes from the karting industry.
The EKN Trackside Live program visits multiple events throughout the karting season. Leading up to major events on the calendar, EKN is happy to launch a new 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 23rd edition of the SKUSA SuperNationals is the perfect time to debut the new EKN OutLap. Rob Howden and David Cole break down the 10 race groups and 12 categories competing outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, held on November 20-24. Episode 2 - presented by CompKart - begins where Part 1 left off of the two-part preview of SuperNats23. The classes covered include G1, G2, X30 Master, KZ, Pro Shifter, Pro Shifter 2 and X30 Senior.
The EKN Trackside Live program visits multiple events throughout the karting season. Leading up to major events on the calendar, EKN is happy to launch a new 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 23rd edition of the SKUSA SuperNationals is the perfect time to debut the new EKN OutLap. Rob Howden and David Cole break down the 10 race groups and 12 categories competing outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, held on November 20-24. Episode 1 - presented by Alan Rudolph Racing Academy - is Part 1 of a two-part preview of SuperNats23, covering the Micro Swift, Mini Swift, KA100 Junior, X30 Junior and KA100 Senior divisions.
One of the breakthrough drivers of the 2019 season has been Race Liberante. The California native now calling Pennsylvania home has retriggered his role behind the wheel. A former SKUSA SuperNationals podium finisher, Liberante stepped away from the sport to focus on stock car racing. The last few years, Liberante has been sliding back into karting, working with a number of teams and drivers. In 2019, Race went full-time as a driver, taking on the SKUSA Pro Tour in Pro Shifter 2. Four wins locked up the title for the CompKart driver. Add in wins at the USAC Karting Battle at the Brickyard and the Rock Island Grand Prix King of the Streets. He talks with EKN Publisher Rob Howden about the successful return to karting, along with what the future holds.
The Texas ProKart Challenge closed out its season with the third event 2019. The Superkarts! USA regional program held Rounds Five and Six at the Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas on September 13-15, deciding this year’s series champions and guaranteed SuperSunday starters at the SKUSA SuperNationals 23 in Las Vegas. Rob Howden leads the break down of the event with David Cole in this edition of the ‘EKN Debrief’ - thanks to Acceleration Kart Racing. They cover the Cometic Gaskets Paddock Pass, followed by the Race Report presented by Streeter Super Stands. The EKN Trackside Live Race Calendar presented by Comet Racing Engines completes the podcast.
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.
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 three is a recap of all the news that has hit the karting world since the SKUSA SuperNationals 22 in November. A lot of topics came across the news desk and hit the home page of the site in the days during and after SuperSunday in Las Vegas.
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 second episode hits just prior to the SKUSA SuperNationals 22, with some news on the event in Las Vegas along with information on programs for the 2019 season.
Chris Wehrheimjoins me to talk about karting, and how you can use it to improve your driving, no matter what you drive. We also talk about why some young drivers make it, and some don’t, but mostly discuss ways you can use a kart to make you a better driver. Chris has won a lot in racing (see below), but it’s what he’s done outside of the car/kart that I think is most impressive. From coaching and managing drivers, to creating driving gloves, the same drive that made him win on the track is helping him be successful off the track (a common trait amongst other drivers, as we discuss in this episode). 1999 Formula Jr. North American Karting Champion 2000 WKA Yamaha Jr. Super Can Grand National Champion 2005 Skip Barber Scholarship Winner 2006 Skip Barber National Race Winner VIR 2006 WKA Yamaha Lite Grand National Champion 2007 WKA TaG Sr. Grand National Champion 2007 Stars of Karting ICA Race Winner 2010 SKUSA SuperNationals 5th Place TaG Sr. Instragram:@cwehrheim and @minus_273 And for information about my upcoming 5 Ways to Drive Faster webinar, go to SpeedSecrets.com/5-Ways-Drive-Faster
Listen to what the stars at the Supernats had to say to our roving reporter Alan Dove about how tough it is for F1 and Indy drivers to step up to racing karts against the best! In this MEGA Podcast Alan speaks to: 1. Sebastien Buemi -F1 driver for Torro Rosso racing an Intrepid in […]
Is the SKUSA Supernationals held in Las Vegas the world’s most spectacular kart race? With some of the world’s best car and kart racers on the entry list it certainly could well be! We got hold of SKUSA’s Tom Kutscher to find out more about this simply awesome kart race! Share this article Hide Sites