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...
IAME Open Games 2025: A Karting Spectacle in Cremona
IAME Open Games 2025: A Karting Spectacle in Cremona

IAME Open Games 2025: A Karting...

IAME Open Games 2025: A Karting Spectacle in Cremona

IAME Open Games 2025: A Karting Spectacle in Cremona

The IAME Open Games 2025, organized by Valm S.r.l., is set to be the biggest event of the year for karting enthusiasts and IAME engine fans. Taking place at the Cremona Circuit in San Martino del...
A top-3 finish to launch Andy Ratel's international season
A top-3 finish to launch Andy Ratel's international season

A top-3 finish to launch Andy Ratel's...

A top-3 finish to launch Andy Ratel's international season

A top-3 finish to launch Andy Ratel's international season

Official Pantano Racing Team driver since the end of 2023, Andy Ratel kicked off 2025 with a brilliant performance at the IAME Winter Cup in Valencia. In Spain, the young boy considered to be one of...
High-Stakes Racing and Dramatic Finishes as the IAME Winter Cup 2025 Wraps Up!
High-Stakes Racing and Dramatic Finishes as the IAME Winter Cup 2025 Wraps Up!

High-Stakes Racing and Dramatic Finishes...

High-Stakes Racing and Dramatic Finishes as the IAME Winter Cup 2025 Wraps Up!

High-Stakes Racing and Dramatic Finishes as the IAME Winter Cup 2025 Wraps Up!

After two action-packed days, everything led to Super Heats and Finals in Valencia. The Super Heats offered drivers a final opportunity to secure the best possible grid position for the ultimate...
Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas...
Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas...

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025...

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas...

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas...

It's race week and the IAME warriors are kicking off the 2025 season with the IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Chiva close to Valencia, Spain. The IAME Winter Cup...
Heat of the Battle: Qualifying Heats Set the Stage for the IAME Winter Cup Showdown!
Heat of the Battle: Qualifying Heats Set the Stage for the IAME Winter Cup Showdown!

Heat of the Battle: Qualifying Heats Set...

Heat of the Battle: Qualifying Heats Set the Stage for the IAME Winter Cup Showdown!

Heat of the Battle: Qualifying Heats Set the Stage for the IAME Winter Cup Showdown!

After Friday’s timed qualifying sessions, Saturday was all about the battle for grid positions in the qualifying heats. With 24 intense races in the X30 Mini, X30 Junior and X30 Senior...
Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero
Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME...

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero

It's race week and the IAME warriors are kicking off the 2025 season with the IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Chiva close to Valencia, Spain. The IAME Winter Cup...
All Set for Battle in Valencia as Ramaekers, Allemann, and Godschalk Lead the Grids!
All Set for Battle in Valencia as Ramaekers, Allemann, and Godschalk Lead the Grids!

All Set for Battle in Valencia as...

All Set for Battle in Valencia as Ramaekers, Allemann, and Godschalk Lead the Grids!

All Set for Battle in Valencia as Ramaekers, Allemann, and Godschalk Lead the Grids!

After the final non-qualifying practice sessions, Friday officially kicked off the 2025 IAME Winter Cup at Kartodromo Valencia with timed qualifying practice. Drivers had just a few laps to push to...
Results: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero
Results: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero

Results: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the...

Results: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero

Results: 2025 IAME Winter Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero

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.

LIVETIMING and LIVESTREAM: IAME Warriors Finals at Le Mans

LIVETIMING and LIVESTREAM: IAME Warriors Finals at Le Mans Read more

These coming two weeks the IAME drivers are in Le Mans for the IAME Warriors Finals 2022.

Sunday live stream IAME Benelux Series: who wins the titles at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

Sunday live stream IAME Benelux Series: who wins the titles at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg Read more

After four exciting and successful race weekends, this weekend it is time for the final round of the IAME Series Benelux 2022, which takes place in Mariembourg.  With more than 230 pilots entered, this competition will be more than ever worth following, especially knowing that five titles are still at stake! 

Saturday live stream IAME Benelux Series: who wins the titles at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

Saturday live stream IAME Benelux Series: who wins the titles at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg Read more

After four exciting and successful race weekends, this weekend it is time for the final round of the IAME Series Benelux 2022, which takes place in Mariembourg.  With more than 230 pilots entered, this competition will be more than ever worth following, especially knowing that five titles are still at stake! 

Friday live stream IAME Benelux Series: who wins the titles at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

Friday live stream IAME Benelux Series: who wins the titles at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg Read more

After four exciting and successful race weekends, this weekend it is time for the final round of the IAME Series Benelux 2022, which takes place in Mariembourg.  With more than 230 pilots entered, this competition will be more than ever worth following, especially knowing that five titles are still at stake! 

Results IAME Benelux Series Karting des Fagnes Mariembourg

Results IAME Benelux Series Karting des Fagnes Mariembourg Read more

The final race of the IAME Series Benelux 2022, which continues this weekend in Mariembourg, is once again well attended with a field of more than 230 drivers.  And with the decision on the title in several categories yet to be made, it promises to be an exciting three days.

Live timing IAME Benelux Series Karting des Fagnes Mariembourg

Live timing IAME Benelux Series Karting des Fagnes Mariembourg Read more

The final race of the IAME Series Benelux 2022, which continues this weekend in Mariembourg, is once again well attended with a field of more than 230 drivers.  And with the decision on the title in several categories yet to be made, it promises to be an exciting three days.

Curtains close with 2022 IAME Euro Series title showdown in Genk!

Curtains close with 2022 IAME Euro Series title showdown in Genk! Read more

The 2022 series finale took place in Genk, with great entries once again, and dramatic battles for the titles! Once again, all categories showed in strong numbers for the title showdowns. There hadn’t been a double winner so far in any of the categories, and all three titles were up for grabs with several contenders mathematically able to win in all categories. The weather in Genk was warm and sunny, but there was a small patch of rain that made its appearance on Friday just on time for the Qualifying Practice.

Sunday live stream: IAME Euro Series Round 4 at the “Home of Champions” circuit of Genk

Sunday live stream: IAME Euro Series Round 4 at the “Home of Champions” circuit of Genk Read more

The circuit of Genk, the “Home of Champions”, will host the final round of the IAME Euro Series 2022. The technical and selective Genk circuit, 1360 meters long, is demanding for the drivers and is a major challenge for the technical teams. It is the favourite track of Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen, who often comes to drive a kart on the circuit when the opportunity arises. To make the races even more complex, the rapidly changing weather situation requires frequent adaptations.

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Vortex, KZ World Champion with Hajek and winner of the International KZ2 Supercup with Viganò
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Vortex, KZ World Champion with Hajek and winner of the International KZ2 Supercup with Viganò

Thanks to Patrik Hajek and Matteo Viganò, Vortex RKZ engines lead the scene on the Belgian circuit in Genk, conquering the two most prestigious Titles of the shifter classes: the FIA Karting World KZ Championship and the International KZ2 Super Cup.

KZ – RKZ ENGINE

The most important event of the 2018 season within the whole International Karting scene showed to be a great success for Vortex: during the weekend of 7th-9th September on the Belgian circuit in Genk, the RKZ engines racing in the FIA Karting World KZ Championship were seven (23% of the participants); also Patrik Hajek’s was among these, showing an unstoppable pace during the whole weekend. The Kosmic Racing Department standard-bearer brilliantly stood out since the qualifying heats with the third time. After that, Hajek gained the victory in all three heats, enabling him to reach the pole position in the final. Here, the Czech driver did not miss anything: thanks to a perfect start and supported by the constant performances of the RKZ engine, Hajek managed to keep his opponents at a safe distance, running under the checkered flag in first position and becoming the First KZ World Champion from Czech Republic.

Also the Vortex engine’s performance used by Simo Puhakka (Tony Kart Racing Team) was brilliant, he gained the fourth position both in the qualifying heat and after the heats, where he conquered two third great positions. Unfortunately, he had a crash during the first lap of the final, preventing him from fighting for the victory.

These are the drivers powered by Vortex taking part in the FIA Karting KZ Championship in Genk: Patrik Hajek, Simo Puhakka and the teammate Noah Milell, Guust Specken (Guust Specken Racing), Jeremy Iglesias (Formula K Racing Team), Francesco Celenta (Praga Racing Team) and Leon Kohler (Energy Corse).

 

KZ2 – RKZ ENGINE 

The Vortex engines proved to be the leading drivers of the most important race of KZ2 class: the FIA Karting International Super Cup. RKZ engines were used by 13 drivers out of 105 participants (12%) and showed high-quality performances thanks to the talented driver Matteo Viganò. The Italian driver of the Tony Kart Racing Team was able to exploit all the potential at his disposal since the qualifying heats on Friday, where he conquered the pole position centering a 52”411 time. His climb to success continued with five victories in the heats and a third place, allowing him to start from the first position in the starting grid of the final. From then, Viganò managed to keep his opponents in the backline and ended the race at the first position.

The great satisfaction of Vortex for this title is completed by the third place of the other bearer of the Tony Kart Racing, Team David Vidales, very good at recovering 5 positions in the final.

Among the other good results collected by the Vortex RKZ engines at Genk are those of Alexander Schmitz (second in qualifying and author of two wins and a third place in heats), Pieter Carette (a second place in a heat), Alessio Piccini (a third place in a heat and the fastest lap in the final) and Alessandro Giardelli (a success and a third place in heats).

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