FIA Karting Best-Of 2021: Alban Martinet
Late last year Alban Martinet became the Executive Secretary of the CIK-FIA. In this interview, Martinet traces his 30 year history in the sport.
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FIA Karting Best-Of 2021: James Geidel, President RGMMC
James Geidel, President of the RGMMC Group that promotes the FIA Karting championships, reflects on the 2021 international karting season.
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A Word From FIA Secretary General Sport, Peter Bayer
“2021 has been a good year for karting. The presence of COVID-19 has been felt more than we could have hoped for and travel between certain countries was sometimes complicated, but the karting community adapted well overall…”
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Interview – Simon Sikhart, Kart Mechanic
With three years experience as a karting mechanic, Slovakian Simon Sikhart has been assisting compatriot Matej Konik in the 2021 Karting Academy Trophy.
Extra Aussies at Rotax Worlds
While the official representation for Australia at the Rotax Grand Finals is made from drivers who have qualified via the Australian Rotax Pro Tour competitor pool, there are plenty more Australian passport holders competing in Bahrain, though under the flag of other nations.
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Interview: Augustin Bernier, Academy Trophy Driver
In 2021, Augustin Bernier represented France in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy. He also raced OK-Junior, the category in which his brother was World Champion in 2018.
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The Australians Heading To Bahrain
Four drivers will represent Australia at the 2021 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals, including a second generation racer whose dad made the podium at the event back in 2003.
Driver Profile: Andrew Cain
Andrew Cain started in sprint karts in the late 80s, took a break (family etc), returned to sprint in 2019, and then went superkarting in the non-gearbox Rotax class.
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Karters Added to Grove Junior Team
Queensland karters Oscar Targett (15) and Mika LeMasurier (13) have been signed to the Grove Junior Team development program.
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Memorial Meeting to Honour Member
Canberra Kart Racing Club has announced a memorial meeting for recently passed member Greg Williams where a perpetual trophy will be awarded each year.
Quick News!
It’s been a while since the last Quick News post, so there are lots of little things to cover, including great gift ideas, track upgrades, club news, F1 drivers as kids in karts, industry & product promo, event info & updates etc. Click through or miss out!
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Interview: Jan Koski, Manager of Koski Motorsport
Running a private team out of Finland in Europe-based FIA Karting events is a challenge, but a challenge that Jan Koski is making work with his Koski Motorsport team.
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Samantha Reid Joins KA Board of Directors
Samantha Reid, a former karter with a wide range of on and off track motorsport experience, has been appointed to the Karting Australia Board of Directors.
Oscar Targett for Richard Mille Shootout
Queensland karter Oscar Targett has been selected as the Australian representative to the Richard Mille Young Talent Academy for 2021.
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Warwick Honours Alf
Warwick Kart Club honoured Alf Capri at its race meeting last weekend, rounds 5 and 6 of the club’s 2021 Championship plus Noisy Tour round.
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Vale Mozza
An outpouring of grief and respect has followed the sudden and unexpected passing of Adrian ‘Mozza’ Morrisby in Tasmania on Wednesday.
New KNSW Ambassadors for 2021/22
As part of its #TOGETHERWERACE initiative, Karting NSW has named two new Ambassadors for 2021/22
– Imogen Radburn and Luke Angilley.
Robinson Secures 5th Straight Rotax Grand Finals Ticket
Overseas-based Australian Lachlan Robinson has secured his fifth straight Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals ticket.
Quick News!
Lots of catch-up news in this post, such as: The Noise shunts, a new Sera, win free stickers, RIP, Wagga upgrade, reverse radiator, etc
Interview: Paul Bizalion, Team Manager
The CPB Sport team has some of the biggest titles in KZ2 competition. Its Manager, Paul Bizalion, talks about the creation of the French team and its functioning.
Parked Up Talk Karting
The latest episode of the Parked Up podcast features a lot of talk about karting, with Mark Winterbottom and David Sera.
Interview: Simo Puhakka, Pro OTK Driver
Turning 33 next month, factory Tony Kart team member Simo Puhakka is one of the most experienced professional drivers on the European circuit.
Interview: Maxime Léger, Handikart Champion
Maxime Léger, winner of the International Trophy in Handikart, competed in the European Championship for OK with only one hand on the wheel and a crew of volunteers.
Alf Capri Tribute at Nugget C&D Titles
The late Alf Capri was celebrated at the Cooloola Coast Kart Club last weekend during the running of The Golden Nugget C & D Titles. The Noise caught it on video.
Two Karting Icons Pass
It has been a sad few days for Australian karting with two prominent industry and karting identities passing away within a matter of days – Alf Capri and Neil Coleman.