Aussies Top Ten WSK Open Cup
Two Australians finished seventh in their respective finals at the WSK Open Cup at Lonato on the weekend. Finals day report, photos & Aussie Wrap.
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Cody’s Shifter Plans with PCR
Cody Maynes-Rutty will be representing PCR Australia in a number of gearbox races in Europe next month, including the ROK Cup Super Final at Lonato.
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Racers Unite at Fall Finale
Kart racers from two sanctioning bodies, SKUSA (Superkarts! USA) and IKF (International Karting Federation) came together for a special night event at Speedsportz Racing Park to conclude the 2022 Texas Sprint Racing Series.
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FIA Spruiks More On OK-N
If a minimum of six countries organise qualifying events in 2023, a World Cup karting event for OK-N could be organised for next year instead of 2024 as initially planned.
Aussies Announced for Rotax World Final
Nine Australian karters will make up the official Australian team at the 2022 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals in Portugal in November.
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Video & Pics: OK/OKJ World Championships
Here’s the official FIA Karting OK & OK-Junior World Championship highlights video and official media photos from the event.
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Rotax’s Rainy Euro Final Round
The rain teemed down in Germany on the weekend as the final round of the 2022 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy was contested at Wackersdorf. Drivers with Australian connections, Sean Butcher & Lachlan Robinson, finished 6th and 9th respectively in Senior MAX.
OK/OKJ World Champions Crowned
Brazilian Matheus Morgatto and Thailand’s Enzo Tarnvanichkul have won the 2022 OK and OK-Junior World Championships for Alonso Kart (by Kart Republic) and Tony Kart respectively.
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The Heats: OK/OKJ World Championships
It’s been a tough slog for the Australians in Italy for the OK & OKJ World Championships. Three have made it into the Super Heats, but only one has a chance of making the Final.
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Musgrave Doubles Up at Santa Maria
Billy Musgrave scored double wins last weekend, taking victory in Pro Shifter and KA100 Senior at round five of the California Prokart Challenge.
Qualifying: OK/OKJ World Championships
Jace Matthews and Max Walton are the top placed Australians from qualifying at the OK and OK-J World Championships at Sarno, Italy. Here’s the Aussie Wrap and official press release.
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Top Half Round Two in NZ
There was a mix of success from those who prospered in the opening round and newcomers to the series in the second round of the Giltrap Group Top Half Series in Auckland last weekend.
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Aussie Octet at OK, OK-J World Champs
Australia will have its largest contingent of drivers at the FIA World Karting Championship this weekend with eight drivers lining up across the OK and OK-Junior categories in Sarno, Italy.
Preview: OK / OK-J World Championships
There is a bunch of Australian drivers entered for the OK and OK Junior World Championships at Sarno, Italy, next weekend. All up, over 205 drivers from 49 countries are scheduled to compete.
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Big Crowds Entertained at Rock Island Grand Prix
Andrew Budjoso was crowned King-of-The-Streets for the second year in a row at the 27th running of the Rock Island Grand Prix street race.
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Video Wrap: KZ World Championship
Here’s the 26-minute TV Highlights package from the KZ World Championship at Le Mans, which includes the KZ2 World Cup, KZ2 International Masters Super Cup and the final of the Karting Academy Trophy for juniors.
Route 66 Concludes at Autobahn
The 2022 Route 66 Sprint Series concluded with a double-header round at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois.
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Action-Packed Blossum Meeting
More than 100 karters ventured to Hawkes Bay to enjoy the arrival of Spring at the 53rd annual Blossom race meeting hosted by KartSport Hawkes Bay at the Carter Tyres Raceway at Roy’s Hill in Hastings.
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Karters Named for Motorsport Games
Aiva Anagnostiadis and Peter Bouzinelos will fly the Australian flag in the karting disciplines at the 2022 FIA Motorsport Games in France next month.
WSK Mini Super Cup
Australian karter William Calleja has finished inside the top 20 at the opening round of the WSK Mini Super Cup at La Conca, Italy, on the weekend.
The 2022 KZ World Champs
CRG’s Viktor Gustafsson is the new World Champion in KZ, Oscar Targett was the best performed Australian taking 20th in the massive KZ2 World Cup field while Michael Patrizi missed the KZ2 Masters final by a frustrating single position.
Sweden Crowns First E-Kart Champions
The first ever Swedish E-Kart Championship took place at the GTR Motorpark in Eskilstuna recently to crown the 2022 champions in the Rotax E20 Junior and Senior classes.
Qualifying: KZ World Champs
Despite rain in the early afternoon, qualifying is now done at Le Mans for the KZ World Championship! See who’s on pole and how the Aussies performed.
Patrizi Turns Back Clock This Weekend
Former Supercars driver Michael Patrizi will turn back the clock when he competes in the inaugural FIA Karting International Masters Super Cup at the Le Mans Karting International Circuit in France this weekend.
Kiwi Trio Fly the Flag at Le Mans
Three New Zealand drivers have ventured to the motorsport mecca of Le Mans in France for the 2022 CIK-FIA KZ World Championship this weekend.