Willow Springs’ ProKart Challenge Round
The California ProKart Challenge hosted the penultimate round of the 2021 season on the September 11-12 weekend at the Willow Springs International Raceway.
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Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Finale
The final round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy took place at the challenging Wackersdorf circuit in Germany last weekend. Here’s the official race report, images and video.
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KA100 Titles Feature at Ipswich Races
An on-track tribute to Alf Capri was part of the spectacle at the latest round of the Ipswich Kart Club’s 2021 championship, Saturday’s event featuring the KA100 categories.
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AusKart Series Kicks Off at Dalby
The opening round of Auskart Racing’s SE QLD Championship was held at Dalby on the weekend, 56 entries contesting the ten categories.
Wharton 5th in International Super Cup!
Australian James Wharton has claimed an amazing fifth place in the KZ2 International Super Cup in Sweden on the weekend. Includes full video of the final
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Local Wins KZ World Championship
Local Swedish driver Noah Milell has taken out the 2021 FIA Karting World Championship for KZ. Milell dominated the final and lead home a Tony Kart Racing Team one-two. Here’s the official report, results and video.
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Route 66 Series Runs Autobahn Circuit
The third stop of the 2021 Route 66 Sprint Series returned to the Kart Circuit Autobahn inside the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois.
Fluxa, Le & Bradshaw Seal IAME Euro Series Titles
Tony Kart drivers took out the round and the championship in both Senior and Junior X30 categories at the IAME Euro Series finale at Genk on the weekend. Report, pics & video.
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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
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Kinsman Dominates Prokart Series Round
An absolutely dominant win in the premier KZ2 class at the penultimate round of the ProKart Series at Tokoroa on Sunday has given ace Auckland driver Mat Kinsman a valuable points buffer ahead of the final round at Hamilton next month. Report/photos/results from NZ.
King Of The Hill
The 2021 edition of the King Of The Hill was a cracker, 240 entries racing on a wet track into the night at Hurricane Go Kart Club. Here’s Chris Mitchell’s event wrap, including footage of all the finals, presentations and even the heat racing.
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Port Curtis Classic
The Port Curtis Classic was held at Gladstone last Saturday, racing through into the night. The Noise was there, camera in hand!
Longhi & Pollini Crowned European Champions
Riccardo Longhi (Birel ART/TM) and Giacomo Pollini (CRG/TM) have been crowned the 2021 FIA European Champions in the KZ and KZ2 classes respectively after the second and final round at Adria on the weekend.
O’Meara-Hunt Moves to KZ2 For ProKart Round
Top Kiwi karter Rianna O’Meara-Hunt, who has done a lot of Rotax racing in Australia over the years, will step up to the KZ2 class at this weekend’s NZ ProKart Series round at Tokooa.
Mixed Conditions Challenge Top Half Karters
142 Kiwi karters were challenged by mixed weather and track conditions at the opening round of the 2021 Giltrap Group Top Half Series at Rotorua on the weekend.
New Winners at IAME Euro Series, Round 3
The IAME Euro Series reconvened at the 7 Laghi Kart track in Italy for the third round last weekend. Despite taking place in the middle of summer with 35-degree temperatures, thunderstorms were a frequent threat throughout (includes video stream).
AKC Update
Karting Australia has distributed an update regarding the remaining rounds of the 2021 Australian Kart Championship, reminding competitors the intent is to run all 5 rounds, but there is unlikely to be any racing prior October 1st.
Three Days of Racing at Midsummer Mashup
The Midsummer Mashup was the fourth round of the 2021 Texas Sprint Racing Series, featuring racing under lights over a Thursday through Saturday stretch last week.
25th Running of Lismore Young Guns
Despite lockdown restrictions in parts of NSW, the Lismore Kart club was able to get the 25th Anniversary Young Guns in the books with drivers from NSW, the ACT and Queensland.
Preview: TaG Restricted Titles / Ipswich Round 4
The huge numbers for karting events in South East Queensland will continue this weekend, with another 265 entries confirmed for the 4th Round of the Ipswich Kart Club Championships on Saturday that will feature TaG Restricted Light, Medium and Masters.
Antonelli & Slater Crowned European Champions
After a shabby qualifying, James Wharton made it through to the final at the conclusive round of the European Championships in Spain on the weekend. Italy’s Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Kart Republic/IAME) and Britain’s Freddie Slater (Kosmic/Vortex) won the titles.
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.
Qualifying: European OK & Junior Championship
The 139 participants in the fourth round of the FIA Karting European Championship for OK and Junior have met sweltering conditions in the middle of Spain this weekend.
Gippsland’s July Race Day
The Gippsland Go Kart Club’s July race day featured another new driver to the sport, Harry Jones making his first start in the Cadet 12 class. Race wrap, results and photos.
KA100 Class Highlight of California ProKart Round
The California ProKart Challenge entered the second half of its season at Santa Maria last weekend, and it was the KA100 Senior category that was the largest class at the event.