Rob Howden

30+ year motorsports journalist, Publisher, USF Pro Championships Insider, YouTube show host #Bookit

[eKartingNews.com @eKartingNews]

Rolison Performance Group Lawrence returns to glory at Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati to open up first day of racing at the @SuperKartsUSA Pro Tour SpringNationals.

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#EKNatSKUSA #SKUSAProTour #SpringNats2026 #karting

[eKartingNews.com @eKartingNews]

Third straight year of SpringNationals at Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati for halfway point of @SuperKartsUSA Pro Tour.

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#EKNatSKUSA #SKUSAProTour #SpringNats2026 #karting

[eKartingNews.com @eKartingNews]

Pettit Making His @SuperKartsUSA Pro Tour Debut with Brandon Jarsocrak Racing

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#EKNatSKUSA #SKUSAProTour #SpringNats2026 #karting

[Rob Howden @RobHowden]

It's been a couple months since I've called a #karting event, which was the SKUSA WinterNats in Tucson back in late March. Great to be back trackside for the SpringNationals, working with Xander Clements and Kart Chaser, as David Cole handles the coverage for EKN, as always.

[eKartingNews.com @eKartingNews]

We’re trackside here at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati for the SKUSA SpringNationals and here’s today #OneMinuteFlat to kick off our weekend coverage.

#EKNatSKUSA #SKUSA #SKUSAProTour #SKUSASpringNats

[eKartingNews.com @eKartingNews]

Download the new episode of the EKN OutLap - presented by @CometKartSales previewing the @SuperKartsUSA Pro Tour SpringNationals.

https://t.co/kIe09LgI1N

#EKNRadioNetwork #OutLap #podcast #karting

[eKartingNews.com @eKartingNews]

Catch the video version 'On Track with CKNA' Episode 2 on EKN YouTube page.

#CKNA #OnTrackCKNA #karting

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[eKartingNews.com @eKartingNews]

Download the new episode of 'On Track with CKNA' with content recapping the 2026 season for the Cup Kart South championship.

https://t.co/KeQrKLO1ja

#EKNRadioNetwork #OnTrackCKNA #podcast #karting

[eKartingNews.com @eKartingNews]

New episode of 'On Track with CKNA' is playing today on the EKN Radio Network. Episode 2 features the Cup Kart South program that wrapped up its 2026 championship at the end of May.

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iTunes: https://t.co/ZWe0f9Wb6A

#EKNRadioNetwork #OnTrackCKNA #CKNASouth #karting

[eKartingNews.com @eKartingNews]

Download the new episode of 'This Week In Karting' presented by @aimsports with hosts @RobHowden and @DavidColeEKN .

https://t.co/Hb2RwdPF1K

#TWIK #EKNRadioNetwork #podcast #karting

[Rob Howden @RobHowden]

Catch up on all the current news in American karting - a new 'This Week in Karting' show is now streaming on the EKN Radio Network.

[eKartingNews.com @eKartingNews]

Catch a new episode of 'This Week In Karting' presented by @aimsports playing today on the EKN Radio Network.

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iTunes: https://t.co/H6MMmuTwxW

#EKNRadioNetwork #TWIK #AiMSports #karting

[Rob Howden @RobHowden]

This was painful to commentate as the leader got collected in a lapped driver's spin coming off Turn 4. There is little room for error on the IRP oval, but you have to feel for Anthony Martella on this one. He had that race flat handled.

[USF2000 Series @USF2000]

IRP gave us everything, great racing, unforgettable moments, celebrations for some, and heartbreak for others. That’s motorsports….

#USFPro #INDYCAR #Motorsports #ContinentalTire

[Rob Howden @RobHowden]

@Mike_Taylor1972 @USFPro2000 100% the truth!

[Rob Howden @RobHowden]

Overall, if you just look at the last eight years of @USFPro2000 champions (the feeder for NXT), five are currently in INDYCAR and the most recent three are in NXT. VeeKay ('19), Kirkwood ('21), Robb ('22), Rasmussen ('23), and Foster ('24) finished first or second in the NXT championship and then graduated to INDYCAR.

Of the most recent USF Pro 2000 champions in NXT, Hughes ('24) and Rowe ('23) won in 2025, but are off to slow starts this year. Garcia ('25) is a rookie and just scored his best finish. And NXT is likely the deepest field in 20 years.

I don't think you can downplay the success of the ladder in moving drivers into NXT and then to INDYCAR.

[Christopher DeHarde @CDeHarde]

Going through the years, it's crazy how few Indy Lights/NXT champions are on the IndyCar grid.

2025/24/23 are there.
2022 is on the sidelines.
2021 drives for Andretti.
No 2020 season happened.
2019 is an Andretti Formula E sim driver.
2018 drives for McLaren.
2017-2012 have done a combined TWO IndyCar races since January of 2022.
2011 drives for Penske.

[eKartingNews.com @eKartingNews]

Today on the EKN Radio Network is a new episode of the 'Hot Seat'. EKN Managing Editor David Cole welcomes Adrien Renaudin of Velocity Racing / @SodikartO .

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iTunes: https://t.co/H6MMmuTwxW

#EKNRadioNetwork #HotSeat #karting

[Rob Howden @RobHowden]

@TheCincyBuckeye @JoeyBarnes85 Agreed that the series is trending to the positive, but the paddock still could use a break. A week off after the 500 is also the prime time to fully leverage the excitement from that race. Having to switch to Detroit promotion washes out the residual benefits of an amazing Indy.

[Rob Howden @RobHowden]

The third @USFJuniors race at @CTMPOfficial went green-to-checker and featured awesome battles throughout. There's a ton of talent in the Juniors program this year. These drivers are the future, without a doubt. #USFPro

[USF Pro Championships @USFProChamps]

🎥 DRIVEN: THE NEXT STEP
EP. 5 Part 2- KARTS TO CARS is out now!

The jump from karts to cars isn’t as easy as it looks. Drivers have to adapt to more power, more grip, and a completely different style of racing. Those who can adjust move forward. Those who can’t get left behind.

#USFPro #IndyCar #Continentaltire

[eKartingNews.com @eKartingNews]

A new episode of 'This Week In Karting' presented by Velocity Racing is playing today on the EKN Radio Network. Catch the latest news items and hot topics with Rob Howden and David Cole.

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iTunes: https://t.co/ZWe0f9Wb6A

#EKNRadioNetwork #TWIK #VelocityRacing #karting

[Rob Howden @RobHowden]

Check out this new EKN 'Fast Five' to learn about one of karting's coolest events - the Quincy Grand Prix.

[eKartingNews.com @eKartingNews]

Historic Quincy Grand Prix street race is just 30 days away and ready for annual weekend at ‘The Park’. EKN spoke with event promoter Jeff Scott in new edition of 'Fast Five'.

https://t.co/ZTrpxjS4fa

#FastFive #QuincyGP #ThePark #karting

[USF Pro Championships @USFProChamps]

Forged Through The Ladder: This is Rinus Veekay🏁

Before the podiums and IndyCar spotlight, he was here putting in the work, battling wheel-to-wheel and learning what it takes to climb the ladder.

#USFPro #INDYCAR #Motorsports #Continentaltire