# EKN OutLap: EP104 – 2026 Challenge of the Americas – K1 Circuit

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Published: 2026-02-20T15:35:50+00:00
Episode link: https://ekartingnews.podbean.com/e/ekn-outlap-ep104-%e2%80%93-2026-challenge-of-the-americas-%e2%80%93-k1-circuit/
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Duration seconds: 2089

## Resource

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 19th season for Challenge of the Americas kicks off this weekend with the second ever trip to the K1 Circuit. The Winchester, California facility will host the Challenge from February 20-22, ushering in the second year with the Shinko Kart Racing Tires as the official tire and the first year welcoming Briggs & Stratton 206 categories as part of the championship chases. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the SoCal trip for the Challenge in Episode 104 of the OutLap, presented by Stilo USA.

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