{
  "id": 18778034,
  "title": "Ghana to host 2027 Karting Africa Showrun",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/ghana-to-host-2027-karting-africa-showrun",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T19:30:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-to-host-2027-karting-africa-showrun/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana has secured the hosting rights for the 2027 Karting Africa Showrun, set to be held at the Independence Square in Accra in December. This marks the fifth time the competition will be staged in Ghana. The event is anticipated to draw around 60 drivers from 20 different countries. The President of the Ghana Motorsport Federation, Kwabena Poku, confirmed the decision to JoySports, stating it presents a significant opportunity for Ghana to display its motorsport capabilities. He elaborated that the competition will see participants from 20 nations competing at the Independence Square, with approximately 60 drivers participating in proper racing karts. Ghana's victory in securing the hosting rights follows the country's impressive performance at this year's Karting Africa Showrun in Benguela, Angola. There, a team consisting of three Ghanaian drivers made history by participating against some of the most talented young racers on the continent, thereby highlighting Ghana's burgeoning ambitions in karting. The hosting of the 2027 Karting Africa Showrun is expected to further bolster these advancements, offering even more prospects for budding Ghanaian drivers and fortifying the nation's commitment to developing motorsport locally. Interested participants can sign up through the official Karting Africa website, www.kartingafrica.com.",
  "summary": "Ghana has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2027 edition of the Karting Africa Showrun, with the event scheduled to take place at the Independence Square in Accra next December. The competition, which will be staged for the fifth time, is expected to attract approximately 60 drivers from 20 countries. President of the Ghana […]",
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    "Ghana to host 2027 Karting Africa Showrun at Independence Square, Accra.",
    "Event to feature 60 drivers from 20 countries competing in proper racing karts."
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}