Two Aussies Entered For Kart GP France
Two Australians are entered for the Kart Grand Prix of France meeting at Salbris on May 4 to 6; Josh Fife in KZ2 and Beau Russell in Academy Trophy. Official preview and entry lists.
International
Aussies Make Finals of Rotax Euro Trophy Round 1
Australian karters James Wharton and Christian Mansell competed in the opening round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at Genk (Belgium) on the weekend, both making it through to compete in double finals.
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Young Gun Payne Steps Up at Prokart Series Round
Kiwi young gun Matt Payne stepped out of the shadow of New Zealand’s top KZ2 class drivers at Tokoroa on Sunday, taking two heat wins and pole-to-flag victory for a debut class round win in the 2018 Molecule ProKart Series.
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Aron and Stanek OK at Sarno
Estonian Paul Aron won OK Junior and the Czech Roman Stanek won OK ‘senior’ at the opening round of the CIK-FIA European Championships at Sarno on Sunday.
Sarno: Fever Rises Before The Finals
Paul Aron (OK Junior) and Harry Thompson (OK) lead the way after Saturday’s heat racing for the opening round of the CIK-FIA European Championships (includes link to tonight’s live stream & timing)
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FRM Drivers Dominate Qualifying at Sarno
Ricky Flynn Motorsport team drivers, Paul Aron and Zane Maloney recorded the fastest qualifying times in OK-Junior and OK respectively at the opening round of the 2018 European Championship.
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Karting News Briefs
In this post – members petition, Sammy shaved, Euro videos, Silhouette closing, club funding, Troy’s memento, Shoey discounts, pitlane time, club/event news etc etc.
NZ Rotax Challenge Reverts to Single Round Format
After several years now of double-header race meetings, the Giltrap Group New Zealand Rotax Max Challenge reverts to a single-round format for the third round of the 2018 series at Tokoroa this weekend. Why?
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Top Ten Shootout To Spice Up Prokart Series This Weekend
Event Preview: Organisers of NZ’s Molecule ProKart Series have added a Top Ten Shootout to the qualifying format, and this weekend’s second round is where the Supercars inspired concept will first run.
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Preview: Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy
Three Australians are on the list to compete in the Junior MAX category of the 2018 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy that commences in Belgium this weekend.
Drysdale Spearheads Strong Kiwi Showing at AKC Round 2
Kiwi Report: Dylan Drysdale spearheaded a strong showing from New Zealand drivers at the second round of this year’s SP Tools Australian Kart Championship on the weekend.
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Rotax Tuning Tips – Misfire Prevention
Rotax has distributed the first of their Tech Tips tuning bulletins, this first one covering prevention of misfiring (includes video).
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Strong Start For CRG In German Championship
CRG Team Press: Enzo Trulli, Pedro Hiltbrand and Emilien Denner all enjoyed a victory at the opening DKM round on the weekend.
Drysdale In Box Seat For AKC Round
KZ2 racer Dylan Drysdale is best placed of the five Kiwis heading into this weekend’s round of the Australian Kart Championship at Wodonga.
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Rotax Booms at Super One Series Opener
A massive rejuvenation of the Rotax classes was a feature of the opening round of the 2018 Super One Series at PF International last weekend. The event also included healthy fields of X30 and Cadets.
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Win & Second for Kiwi ROKer In Thailand
Young Kiwi karter Jacob Douglas claimed a win and second place on debut at this year’s Kart Championship of Thailand/ROK Cup Thailand meeting at the Bira Kart Circuit.
Birel ART Team Report: WSK Super Master Series Finale
Team PR – The last meeting of the WSK Super Master Series has reassured the Birel ART team about the potential of drivers Coluccio and Kremers two weeks before the start of the CIK-FIA European Championship.
Italian GP To Open New-look European Championships
The Italian Kart Grand Prix will open the new-look European Championship for the OK and OK-Junior classes on April 20. Here’s the official preview and entry list.
Team News: CRG at Sarno’s WSK Final
Team PR – The performance of CRG drivers at the fourth and closing round of the WSK Super Master Series has been very high.
Flack’s Bakers Dozen as Ardigo Captures KZ2
After a hard fought season in Italy, Marcos Flack has finished a commendable 13th in the 60Mini Championship. Race wrap, photos and video from Sarno’s finale.
Brothers United – Aussies Clinch UAE Rotax Championships
Australian brothers Jakob and Lachlan Robinson have been crowned champions in their respective classes of the United Arab Emirates 2017/2018 Rotax MAX Challenge.
Musgrave & Drew Tame Willow Springs
The California ProKart Challenge allowed its racers to stretch out their karting machines for the second round of the 2018 season at the Willow Springs International Raceway.
Karting News Briefs
WSK videos, RIP Rod Haines, Boys is back, grid kid funnies, industry/club/event news & updates, hello halo? Plus more…
Jay Leno & Production Crew at LA Kart Championship Round
TV star, comedian and racing fan Jay Leno fronted with a production crew at the second round of the Los Angeles Karting championship on the weekend, capturing footage and interviews for an upcoming episode of Jay Leno’s Garage.
Team Report: Birel ART at Sarno WSK
Team PR – Although this event was not scheduled in the programme, Birel ART Racing took the opportunity to continue to develop its equipment and drivers at last weekend’s WSK round.