IAME Euro Season Starts in Spain
The IAME Euro Series 2023 began with a bang at Zuera, Spain, with 187 drivers from around the world participating in three categories, X30 Mini, X30 Junior, and X30 Senior.
International
Wider CIK-FIA Approvals
The World Motorsport Council has approved the European Masters for KZ2, plus the inclusion in the CIK-FIA regulations for air-cooled & four-strokes to compliment TaG, electric powertrains and chassis for rental karts.
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News Briefs
Rick Kelly Outlaw karts video, industry news, calendar & event updates, and who’s the top-placed Aussie in the world ranking?
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Preview: NZ Mainland Ready for Action
The South Island karters will trek to the far south for the opening event of Mainland Series karting competition with a double-header at two venues this weekend.
Two Top Tens at WSK Super Master Round
Two Australians finished inside the top ten (and one of them qualified fastest!) at the second round of the WSK Super Master Series at Franciacorta, Italy, on the weekend (includes highlights video)
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ET Rotax Winter Cup
The RMC Euro Trophy Winter Cup kicked off the new Rotax season in Campillos, Spain, on the weekend with almost 180 drivers contesting the five categories.
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Youth & Experience Shine at CIK NZ
Some inclement weather as Cyclone Gabrielle introduced herself, and the winner-takes-all finals made for some exciting racing at the CIK Trophy of New Zealand and Challenge Cup event at KartSport Hamilton over the weekend.
Six Finalists Qualify at Winter Cup
Six drivers have qualified for the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals by winning the two-round RMC Winter Trophy USA that concluded in Florida last week.
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Lawson Returns for CIK Trophy of NZ
Open-wheel racer Liam Lawson will have his final kart race on home soil before returning to Europe when he contests the CIK Trophy of New Zealand this weekend.
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Aussie Wins in Orlando
Praga ambassador driver Jonathon Marcusson overcame a number of engine issues to win rounds three & four of the Rotax Winter Trophy at Orlando, Florida, recently.
IAME’s Sunny Winter Cup
Over 200 drivers across three X30 categories contested the IAME Winter Cup in sunny Valencia last weekend (includes video – check out the X30 Senior final – shunts & chicane cutting!)
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Euro Video – WSK Super Masters
Video – Here’s the highlights package from the WSK Super Master Series round 1 at Lonato.
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WSK Super Master Rnd 1
Nine drivers flew the Australian flag at the opening round of the WSK Super Master Series at Lonato, Italy, on the weekend. Here’s how they went (plus official finals day report and pics)
Kids of Racers
Several of the Mini class drivers at the recent WSK Champions Cup at Lonato come from notable motor racing stock.
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Video Highlights: WSK Champions Cup
Here’s the highlights package from the WSK Champions Cup finals at Lonato on the weekend (KZ2, OK, OK-J, Mini, Mini U10, X30 Jnr, X30 Snr – English commentary)
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Calleja Comeback at Champions Cup
William Calleja was top placed Australian at the WSK Champions Cup at Lonato on the weekend. Calleja put in a strong comeback after qualifying 20th in the Mini class to eventually place fifth in the final.
Lawson Shines as Youngsters Impress
Red Bull Junior race driver Liam Lawson displayed his stunning skills on a soaked circuit to win KZ2 at the City of Sails at Auckland on the weekend.
Tony Quin Boosts NZ KartStars
Triple Eight Engineering major shareholder Tony Quinn is backing this year’s KartStars series in New Zealand via his Hampton Downs circuit and the Tony Quinn Foundation.
News Briefs
Latest industry movements, Mr Rescue video, OK-N postponed, driver signings, Aussies in the ice, plus more!
IKR & How It Works
Last October, the FIA World Motor Sport Council approved the introduction of an International Karting Ranking (IKR) for 2023 and onwards. More information about how it works has now been released.
Tony Kart Reveal 2023 Drivers & Races
The factory Tony Kart Racing Team will field 20 drivers, including Australian Sebastian Eskandari-Marandi, across a wide range of international races in 2023.
Lots of News Briefs
Monster post of karting news – there’s sure to be something or importance or interest in here! Local & international snippets,. products, events and info.
Free Karting Stream
Want to watch some top-notch karting coverage for free? SKUSA’s 2023 Winter Series and ProTour will be live streamed and totally free for viewers to watch – no subscription required.
Australia On The Road To OK-N World Cup
Australia has been confirmed by FIA Karting as one of six countries for the inaugural season of OK-N and is the only non-European entity on the list.
FIA Homologated Karting Product
The FIA homologates (approves) certain product for use in its competitions. For some components, like chassis and engines, this helps curb an arms race among the manufacturers.