A good scare and broken collarbone for Andy Ratel, but motivation intact
A good scare and broken collarbone for Andy Ratel, but motivation intact

A good scare and broken collarbone for...

A good scare and broken collarbone for Andy Ratel, but motivation intact

A good scare and broken collarbone for Andy Ratel, but motivation intact

At the end of May, Andy Ratel was in Spain near Zaragoza for the 2nd round of the IAME Euro Series. The talented French driver knows the Zuera international karting circuit very well and looked set to...
Karting talent Moritz Mohr surprises with podium finish in GK4 Kart Series
Karting talent Moritz Mohr surprises with podium finish in GK4 Kart Series

Karting talent Moritz Mohr surprises...

Karting talent Moritz Mohr surprises with podium finish in GK4 Kart Series

Karting talent Moritz Mohr surprises with podium finish in GK4 Kart Series

A remarkable second place for a remarkable driver. Moritz Mohr proved on Saturday evening during the third round of the GK4 Kart Series that he can reach the podium in his debut season in the IAME X30...
Karting talent Flavio Caira claims third consecutive podium in IAME Junior!
Karting talent Flavio Caira claims third consecutive podium in IAME Junior!

Karting talent Flavio Caira claims third...

Karting talent Flavio Caira claims third consecutive podium in IAME Junior!

Karting talent Flavio Caira claims third consecutive podium in IAME Junior!

KERPEN - Racing on an unfamiliar circuit, Flavio Caira proved on Saturday that talent always shines through. The fourteen-year-old driver from Hennuyères, Belgium, secured second place in the third...
Showdowns in the Sun: Championship Battles Pick up Midway Momentum in Zuera
Showdowns in the Sun: Championship Battles Pick up Midway Momentum in Zuera

Showdowns in the Sun: Championship...

Showdowns in the Sun: Championship Battles Pick up Midway Momentum in Zuera

Showdowns in the Sun: Championship Battles Pick up Midway Momentum in Zuera

Under sunny skies in Zuera, Round 2 delivered high-speed drama, tight battles, and major shakeups across the Mini, Junior, and Senior championship fights.
Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2 at the Circuito Internacional de...
Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2 at the Circuito Internacional de...

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025...

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2 at the Circuito Internacional de...

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2 at the Circuito Internacional de...

The IAME Euro Series returns with an exhilarating edition of the Euro 2 - Zuera event, taking place from May 21-25, 2025. This high-stakes karting competition will bring together top drivers from...
Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2 at the Circuito Internacional de Zuera in...
Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2 at the Circuito Internacional de Zuera in...

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME...

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2 at the Circuito Internacional de Zuera in...

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2 at the Circuito Internacional de Zuera in...

The IAME Euro Series returns with an exhilarating edition of the Euro 2 - Zuera event, taking place from May 21-25, 2025. This high-stakes karting competition will bring together top drivers from...
Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2 at the Circuito Internacional de Zuera in Spain
Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2 at the Circuito Internacional de Zuera in Spain

Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2...

Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2 at the Circuito Internacional de Zuera in Spain

Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2 at the Circuito Internacional de Zuera in Spain

The IAME Euro Series returns with an exhilarating edition of the Euro 2 - Zuera event, taking place from May 21-25, 2025. This high-stakes karting competition will bring together top drivers from...
Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2 at the Circuito Internacional de Zuera in Spain
Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2 at the Circuito Internacional de Zuera in Spain

Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round...

Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2 at the Circuito Internacional de Zuera in Spain

Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 2 at the Circuito Internacional de Zuera in Spain

The IAME Euro Series returns with an exhilarating edition of the Euro 2 - Zuera event, taking place from May 21-25, 2025. This high-stakes karting competition will bring together top drivers from...
Flavio Caira takes podium X30 Juniors at Karting Genk Circuit
Flavio Caira takes podium X30 Juniors at Karting Genk Circuit

Flavio Caira takes podium X30 Juniors at...

Flavio Caira takes podium X30 Juniors at Karting Genk Circuit

Flavio Caira takes podium X30 Juniors at Karting Genk Circuit

After a challenging day, Flavio Caira returned to the podium on Saturday during the second round of the GK4 Kart Series. The 14-year-old driver from Hennuyères captured an impressive second place in...
Karting talent Luis Bielande wins IAME Series Benelux after a great comeback!
Karting talent Luis Bielande wins IAME Series Benelux after a great comeback!

Karting talent Luis Bielande wins IAME...

Karting talent Luis Bielande wins IAME Series Benelux after a great comeback!

Karting talent Luis Bielande wins IAME Series Benelux after a great comeback!

MARIEMBOURG - From last to first place! Luis Bielande did it on Sunday during the opening round of the IAME Series Benelux. The ten-year-old karting talent from Charleroi impressively won the final on...
Sunday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg
Sunday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

Sunday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux...

Sunday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

Sunday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

From April 4 to 6 this weekend, no less than 266 drivers are expected for the first round of the IAME Series Benelux 2025 in Mariembourg. The Karting des Fagnes circuit will be the battleground for...
Saturday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg
Saturday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

Saturday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux...

Saturday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

Saturday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

From April 4 to 6 this weekend, no less than 266 drivers are expected for the first round of the IAME Series Benelux 2025 in Mariembourg. The Karting des Fagnes circuit will be the battleground for...
Live timing: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg
Live timing: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

Live timing: IAME Series Benelux 2025...

Live timing: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

Live timing: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

From April 4 to 6 this weekend, no less than 266 drivers are expected for the first round of the IAME Series Benelux 2025 in Mariembourg. The Karting des Fagnes circuit will be the battleground for...
Thrills and Surprises in Wet Conditions: The 2025 IAME Euro Series Launches in Cremona!
Thrills and Surprises in Wet Conditions: The 2025 IAME Euro Series Launches in Cremona!

Thrills and Surprises in Wet Conditions:...

Thrills and Surprises in Wet Conditions: The 2025 IAME Euro Series Launches in Cremona!

Thrills and Surprises in Wet Conditions: The 2025 IAME Euro Series Launches in Cremona!

The 2025 IAME Euro Series commenced with its inaugural event at the Kartodromo Cremona Circuit, nestled near San Martino del Lago in the picturesque Lombardy region of northern Italy. This marked the...
Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit
Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025...

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

The IAME Euro Series kicks off at Karting Cremona for the first time ever! The season kicks off March 19-23, and the grids are stacked with talent in X30 Mini, X30 Junior and X30 Senior class. Who...
Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit
Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME...

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

The IAME Euro Series kicks off at Karting Cremona for the first time ever! The season kicks off March 19-23, and the grids are stacked with talent in X30 Mini, X30 Junior and X30 Senior class. Who...
Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit
Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1...

Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

The IAME Euro Series kicks off at Karting Cremona for the first time ever! The season kicks off March 19-23, and the grids are stacked with talent in X30 Mini, X30 Junior and X30 Senior class. 
Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit
Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round...

Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 1 at the Karting Cremona Circuit

The IAME Euro Series kicks off at Karting Cremona for the first time ever! The season kicks off March 19-23, and the grids are stacked with talent in X30 Mini, X30 Junior and X30 Senior class. 
Father Sébastien and son Luis Bielande shine with double win for RSD Karting in GK4 season...
Father Sébastien and son Luis Bielande shine with double win for RSD Karting in GK4 season...

Father Sébastien and son Luis Bielande...

Father Sébastien and son Luis Bielande shine with double win for RSD Karting in GK4 season...

Father Sébastien and son Luis Bielande shine with double win for RSD Karting in GK4 season...

The topteam of RSD Karting from Charleroi in Belgium had a perfect weekend in Mariembourg during the opening round of the GK4 karting series. Team owner Sébastien Bielande (43) surprisingly won the...
Kartingtalent Flavio Caira dominates with a perfect score in the season opener of the GK4 Kart...
Kartingtalent Flavio Caira dominates with a perfect score in the season opener of the GK4 Kart...

Kartingtalent Flavio Caira dominates...

Kartingtalent Flavio Caira dominates with a perfect score in the season opener of the GK4 Kart...

Kartingtalent Flavio Caira dominates with a perfect score in the season opener of the GK4 Kart...

Flavio Caira earned an impressive victory in the first round of the GK4 Kart Series. The thirteen-year-old driver from Hennuyères swept all sessions in the IAME X30 Juniors class at the Mariembourg...

KartXpress.com wishes al kartracers, kartingteams and kartfans all over the World a Merry Christmas

KartXpress.com wishes al kartracers, kartingteams and kartfans all over the World a Merry Christmas Read more

KartXpress.com wishes al kartracers, kartingteams and kartfans all over the World a Merry Christmas

2023 IAME Winter Cup: Entries are now open!

2023 IAME Winter Cup: Entries are now open! Read more

Entries are also now open for the 2023 IAME Winter Cup in Valencia.  For the 2023 Winter Cup in addition to the free races on offer for podium finishers, we are also offering for the first time cash prizes. All information is available on www.iameeuroseries.com

IAME Euro Series: Important race information about the 2022 I-Games

IAME Euro Series: Important race information about the 2022 I-Games Read more

A few notes to help those that have not attended an RGMMC race meeting before.

From karting to autosport: The birth of a dynasty: Liam Hezemans is the 2022 EuroNASCAR 2 Champion!

From karting to autosport: The birth of a dynasty: Liam Hezemans is the 2022 EuroNASCAR 2 Champion! Read more

A second generation race car driver is the new EuroNASCAR 2 Champion: Liam Hezemans rounded out his 2022 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series season with a perfect streak of four consecutive race wins to become the second member of the Hezemans family to win a European NASCAR championship. The Hendriks Motorsport driver sped to victory at Automotodrom Grobnik to overtake Alberto Naska in the overall standings in the very last race of the EuroNASCAR 2 season. The 19-year-old also took the victory in the Rookie Trophy.

IWF 2022 – Titles for Evan Giltaire and Gabriel Stilp after great battles

Sunday live streaming coverage: IAME Warriors Finals X30 Senior and X30 Junior at Le Mans

Sunday live streaming coverage: IAME Warriors Finals X30 Senior and X30 Junior at Le Mans Read more

After the four finals held at the international circuit of Le Mans last weekend, it has provided a very high level of spectacle and a continuous turnaround, favoured by the quality and homogeneity of the IAME karting engines. This weekend it's the turn of the X30 Senior and X30 Junior classes. 158 participants will start in the X30 Senior and 137 in the X30 Junior.

IWF 2022 – 180 drivers still in the running for a place in the Final!

IWF 2022 – 180 drivers still in the running for a place in the Final! Read more

The show goes on at the IAME Warriors Final! It has already been very intense since Thursday, 20 October, with qualifying heats that were like a real marathon! 36 heats in X30 Senior and 28 in X30 Junior allowed the selection of the drivers who will participate in the pre-finals on Sunday: 108 in the Senior category and 72 in the Junior category.

Saturday live stream: IAME Warriors Finals X30 Senior and X30 Junior at Le Mans

Saturday live stream: IAME Warriors Finals X30 Senior and X30 Junior at Le Mans Read more

After the four finals held at the international circuit of Le Mans last weekend, it has provided a very high level of spectacle and a continuous turnaround, favoured by the quality and homogeneity of the IAME karting engines. This weekend it's the turn of the X30 Senior and X30 Junior classes. 158 participants will start in the X30 Senior and 137 in the X30 Junior.

IWF 2022 – 36 heats, 21 winners!

IWF 2022 – 36 heats, 21 winners! Read more

The qualifying heats are in full swing on the Le Mans international circuit! From Thursday to Friday evening, 36 races have already taken place in the X30 Senior and X30 Junior categories. At this stage, the Warriors are extremely numerous to have distinguished themselves, but all know that there is still a long way to go, with another 28 heats scheduled during the day on Saturday, 22 October.

Friday live streaming coverage: IAME Warriors Finals X30 Senior and X30 Junior at Le Mans

Friday live streaming coverage: IAME Warriors Finals X30 Senior and X30 Junior at Le Mans Read more

After the four finals held at the international circuit of Le Mans last weekend, it has provided a very high level of spectacle and a continuous turnaround, favoured by the quality and homogeneity of the IAME karting engines. This weekend it's the turn of the X30 Senior and X30 Junior classes. 158 participants will start in the X30 Senior and 137 in the X30 Junior.

Results: IAME Warriors Finals X30 Senior and X30 Junior at Le Mans

Results: IAME Warriors Finals X30 Senior and X30 Junior at Le Mans Read more

After the four finals held at the international circuit of Le Mans last weekend, it has provided a very high level of spectacle and a continuous turnaround, favoured by the quality and homogeneity of the IAME karting engines. This weekend it's the turn of the X30 Senior and X30 Junior classes. 158 participants will start in the X30 Senior and 137 in the X30 Junior.

Live timing: IAME Warriors Finals X30 Senior and X30 Junior at Le Mans

Live timing: IAME Warriors Finals X30 Senior and X30 Junior at Le Mans Read more

After the four finals held at the international circuit of Le Mans last weekend, it has provided a very high level of spectacle and a continuous turnaround, favoured by the quality and homogeneity of the IAME karting engines. This weekend it's the turn of the X30 Senior and X30 Junior classes. 158 participants will start in the X30 Senior and 137 in the X30 Junior.

IWF 2022 – Champions crowned after incredible battles

IWF 2022 – Champions crowned after incredible battles Read more

The four finals held on the Le Mans international circuit gave rise to a very high level of spectacle and to a continuous turnaround, favoured by the quality and homogeneity of IAME Karting engines. The rain having definitively decided to leave the Sarthe region, the Warriors were able to take advantage of dry conditions for this last day dedicated to the pre-finals and finals. The first winners of the IWF22 are known: Gianmatteo Rousseau (PAN) in X30 Mini, Julien Chastenet (FRA) in KA100, Fabrice Frete (FRA) in X30 Master and Markus Kajak (EST) in Z-I.

Sunday live streaming coverage: IAME Warriors Finals at Le Mans

Sunday live streaming coverage: IAME Warriors Finals at Le Mans Read more

As expected, the first races of the IWF were very exciting in all categories: X30 Mini, KA100, X30 Master and Z-I. The Warriors lived up to their name throughout the day. Despite the rain, very few collisions were recorded, proof of the dexterity of the drivers present for this great event organised by IAME Karting. While some were doing their utmost to move up the rankings after what they hoped would be a better qualifying session, others confirmed their ease on the slippery Le Mans track.

Live timing: IAME Warriors Finals at Le Mans

Live timing: IAME Warriors Finals at Le Mans Read more

As expected, the first races of the IWF were very exciting in all categories: X30 Mini, KA100, X30 Master and Z-I. The Warriors lived up to their name throughout the day. Despite the rain, very few collisions were recorded, proof of the dexterity of the drivers present for this great event organised by IAME Karting. While some were doing their utmost to move up the rankings after what they hoped would be a better qualifying session, others confirmed their ease on the slippery Le Mans track.

IWF 2022 – A new hierarchy after 33 very exciting heats

IWF 2022 – A new hierarchy after 33 very exciting heats Read more

The end of the qualifying heats was marked by the return of sunshine on the Le Mans International Circuit and the use of slick tyres during this very intense day of competition! The great event created by IAME Karting in 2012, just 10 years ago, already named a lot of finalists in the X30 Mini, KA100, X30 Master and Z-I categories. Many of them want to add their name to the list of winners of this prestigious IWF22, whose mission is also to offer a Carbon Neutral meeting.

IWF 2022 – Tricky conditions for the beginning of the qualifying heats

IWF 2022 – Tricky conditions for the beginning of the qualifying heats Read more

After settling over the Le Mans International Circuit on Thursday during qualifying practice, rain clouds remained stationary in the sky in this region of western France, forcing the drivers to use Komet rain tyres throughout the 17 qualifying heats on Friday. These difficult conditions did not prevent the drivers from putting on a show on the track, with many overtaking moves. Nevertheless, the hierarchy is far from being fixed, as many heats are on the programme on Saturday, before the much awaited final stages on Sunday. The IWF22 still has many surprises in store for us.

Results: IAME Warriors Finals at Le Mans

Results: IAME Warriors Finals at Le Mans Read more

As expected, the first races of the IWF were very exciting in all categories: X30 Mini, KA100, X30 Master and Z-I. The Warriors lived up to their name throughout the day. Despite the rain, very few collisions were recorded, proof of the dexterity of the drivers present for this great event organised by IAME Karting. While some were doing their utmost to move up the rankings after what they hoped would be a better qualifying session, others confirmed their ease on the slippery Le Mans track.

We have the first pole sitters in Le Mans!

We have the first pole sitters in Le Mans! Read more

With more than 450 registered drivers, the IWF 2022 represents the biggest karting events in the world. After the success of the 10th edition organised in 2021 in Italy at the Adria Karting Raceway, this prestigious competition is coming back to France at the Le Mans International Circuit.

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Dante and Iancu among the best at the  Italian Championship in Lonato
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Dante and Iancu among the best at the Italian Championship in Lonato

Massimo Dante came fourth in the first final in Lonato after shining in qualifying. The young Alex Iancu ended fifth in Mini after leading the first laps of the first final. Pastacaldi involved in an incident in qualifying.

The fourth round of the Italian Championship took place at South Garda Karting in Lonato and Maranello Kart made it to the track with its drivers in KZ2, 60 Mini and Rok Junior. It has not been an easy weekend, it has rather been quite difficult in fact, despite the competitiveness level shown by Maranello Kart’s drivers being very high.

An incident on Saturday afternoon in one KZ2 heat unfortunately involved Marco Pastacaldi while the Italian was trying to recover some places after qualifying. Pastacaldi rolled over in the heat of the first lap and fractured 6 ribs. Promptly aided, he was transferred to the Hospital of Desenzano, where he has been checked and no other injuries were found. He will obviously be forced to a long stop though. Maranello Kart sends its best wishes for a prompt recovery to Pastacaldi.

Maranello Kart’s KZ2 baton went to the other drivers then. Massimo Dante had a good qualifying and ended Series1 in third place, while he claimed one win and a second place in the heats, but an hiccup in one heat forced him to recover some lost ground in the first final, where he pulled a great P4 nevertheless. Dante had then to retire from Race-2 due to an early contact, and therefore had to give up on improving his position.

The other Maranello Kart’s driver were also quite unlucky, mainly due to some racing contacts: Andrea Ceresoli ended Race-1 in 22nd place, while Christoph Hold was 26th. Both drivers also had to retire early on from Race-2 due to an incident. Luigi Del Vecchio did not manage  to qualify for the Final due to a contact in the second chance race.

Category 60 Mini had 80 drivers at the start. Among these, Alex Iancu came to the fore. The young driver of Maranello Kart has been among the quickest since qualifying, where he claimed overall P2 being only 0.041s shy of the pole position. Iancu kept then his momentum in the heat ending third, losing then P3 for a whisker in the first Final after leading the race early on. Iancu closed his effort in P5, while he was 12th in Race-2. The Romanian driver Luca Paul Viisoreanu  also contested 60 Mini in Lonato with Maranello Kart, but he could not qualify for the Final.

Mattia Simonini competed in Rok Junior for Maranello, but he suffered some racing contacts that spoiled the end result of his two finals. He ended Race-1 in 27th place, while he had to retire early from Race-2.

Maranello Kart will get back on track for the European KZ Championship in Lonato with Christoph Hold.

The complete results of the Italian Championship in Lonato are available at  www.acisport.it/it/CIK/home.

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