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.

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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.

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.