Flavio Caira lives up to favourite status with commanding home victory in Mariembourg
Flavio Caira lives up to favourite status with commanding home victory in Mariembourg

Flavio Caira lives up to favourite...

Flavio Caira lives up to favourite status with commanding home victory in Mariembourg

Flavio Caira lives up to favourite status with commanding home victory in Mariembourg

Whether he's racing at home or elsewhere, Flavio Caira wins wherever he goes. The fourteen-year-old karting ace from Hennuyères stormed to a well-deserved victory at his home circuit on Saturday...
Thrills and Surprises in Wackersdorf: Lloyd, Cranham & Becu Steal the Spotlight
Thrills and Surprises in Wackersdorf: Lloyd, Cranham & Becu Steal the Spotlight

Thrills and Surprises in Wackersdorf:...

Thrills and Surprises in Wackersdorf: Lloyd, Cranham & Becu Steal the Spotlight

Thrills and Surprises in Wackersdorf: Lloyd, Cranham & Becu Steal the Spotlight

The third round of the IAME Euro Series took place at ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf, a fast, technical circuit nestled in Bavaria near the Czech border. Weather conditions evolved over the...
Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in...
Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in...

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025...

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in...

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in...

Round 3 of the IAME Euro Series is about to light up Wackersdorf, and the grid is stacked with talent. Starting with Timed Qualifying and Qualifying Heats on Friday, followed by the rest of the heats...
Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf
Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME...

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Round 3 of the IAME Euro Series is about to light up Wackersdorf, and the grid is stacked with talent. Starting with Timed Qualifying and Qualifying Heats on Friday, followed by the rest of the heats...
Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf
Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3...

Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Round 3 of the IAME Euro Series is about to light up Wackersdorf, and the grid is stacked with talent. Starting with Timed Qualifying and Qualifying Heats on Friday, followed by the rest of the heats...
Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf
Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round...

Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Round 3 of the IAME Euro Series is about to light up Wackersdorf, and the grid is stacked with talent. Starting with Timed Qualifying and Qualifying Heats on Friday, followed by the rest of the heats...
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...

12 January - official closing date for entries to the RGMMC IAME Winter Cup 2020!

12 January - official closing date for entries to the RGMMC IAME Winter Cup 2020! Read more

Official closing date for this race is 12 January. If you have received an invoice from us your entry has been processed and do not need to contact us.

Work in progress for the CRG Racing Team

Work in progress for the CRG Racing Team Read more

The 2020 drivers line-up will be presented in January together with the racing programmes, that will include the participation to all the FIA events and the main international meetings.

Another successful year for Energy Corse

Another successful year for Energy Corse Read more

From victory at the Winter Cup at the beginning of the season to successes in the WSK throughout the year, including a new European Championship, the Energy Corse brand and its official team completed a series of victorious meetings at the international level in 2019. All these trophies won by the drivers in the Energy Corse colours are the result of meticulous work to offer competitive equipment to the drivers, recognised technical knowledge and high quality racing team staff.

Entries open tomorrow for the 2020 RGMMC IAME Winter Cup

Entries open tomorrow for the 2020 RGMMC IAME Winter Cup Read more

The 3rd edition of the 2020 RGMMC IAME Winter Cup will take place the 6 – 9 February at the Circuito Lucas Guerrero Internacional circuit in Valencia, Spain.

Reminder - Entries closing the 24th of November to sign up to all 4 rounds and save 400 euro

Reminder - Entries closing the 24th of November to sign up to all 4 rounds and save 400 euro Read more

Reminder - 24 November is the official closing date for drivers to take advantage of the 400 euro discount for paying all 4 races in advance.

Entries now open to guarantee your place in 2020 IAME Euro Series!

Entries now open to guarantee your place in 2020 IAME Euro Series! Read more

Now open for entries for those drivers wishing to take advantage of the 400 euro discount.
This offer closes 24 november 2019.

Dream weekend for OW Karting and Praga Kart in Spa: four trophies in the GK4 championship

Dream weekend for OW Karting and Praga Kart in Spa: four trophies in the GK4 championship Read more

OW Karting proved last weekend on a wet circuit of Spa-Francorchamps that they are a top team. The riders of Ricardo Oude Weernink’s squad managed to finish on the podium in three different classes. Jesse Smeets won the day’s classification in the IAME X30 Senior class, Jordi Verhagen finished third in the Open Shifter class and Mitchell van Dijk finished second in the Mini Parilla class. The Praga chassis was bullet-proof in all weather conditions.

Energy Corse continues its presence at the major international events

Energy Corse continues its presence at the major international events Read more

From Lonato to Le Mans, the Energy Corse brand has gained victories and podiums in particularly difficult and challenging events. Indeed, both the Rok Cup Superfinal and the IAME International Final each brought together entries of more than 400 drivers! This did not prevent the Energy Corse team from achieving the double in Mini Rok with Alex Powell and Dmitry Matveev in Italy or from taking a magnificent 2nd place in X30 Junior in France with Robert De Haan, also awarded the German Championship in OK-Junior a few days earlier. 

Kean Nakamura-Berta victorious in Mini class

Kean Nakamura-Berta victorious in Mini class Read more

After being crowned Vice Champion last year, Freddie Slater (GBR) was out for a win and nothing else in 2019. Starting from pole position in the Final he gave himself the best possible chance at doing just that, but would have tough competition around him including Brandon Carr (GBR) who would start from second after gaining 20 places in the Pre Final.

Alex O’Grady hangs on to win in new class

Alex O’Grady hangs on to win in new class Read more

This year saw the inception of two new classes at the IAME International Final with Minime (FFSA) / Cadet (MUK) one of them. The youngest of our warriors was made up with a 28 kart field for the final. Like all the finals it treated us with plenty of excitement and a tense last lap which would see Alex O’Grady (IRL) just hold on to take the win for Alfie Slater (GBR).

Ash Sutton wins International Final on Super Shifter debut!

Ash Sutton wins International Final on Super Shifter debut! Read more

When British Touring Car driver, Ash Sutton (GBR), appeared on the the entry list in the Super Shifter class many were excited to see what he could do. A champion in the BTCC, Ash has gone on to some magnificent things since leaving Karting, but this was supposed to be a fun experience having not raced a Kart for several years.

MacDonald wins Pro class in nail biting finish

MacDonald wins Pro class in nail biting finish Read more

The Pro class was a new concept for 2019 and the final alone proved it was a huge success. Featuring a huge number of some of the World’s best all in one grid meant one bad result in the heats didn’t put you completely out of contention. Dean MacDonald (GBR) is someone who can certainly vouch for that, having started his first head facing the wrong way he came back in style to take an impressive win.

Johan Renaux sends French crowd wild!

Johan Renaux sends French crowd wild! Read more

The home crowd in Le Mans were treated to a French winner with Johan Renaux (FRA) holding his nerve to win in the Master category! The race was far from an easy one, after a bad Pre Final Sebastien Bielande (BEL) was on a charge through the field and closed the gap to just 0.3 seconds at the flag in a nail biting finish.

Oliver Bearman recovers to win Junior in last lap drama

Oliver Bearman recovers to win Junior in last lap drama Read more

It was a last lap which showed the two completely emotions some may go through in this sport. Oliver Bearman (GBR) looked almost down and out at one stage as he fought to try and stay in the top ten, but kept his head down and was rewarded for his efforts with a win on the final lap. As for Oliver Gray (GBR), he did everything right in the race and pretty much had it in the bag before a mechanical problem with his engine saw him slow up on the final lap coming out of the first corner and he was visibly devastated as he was left at the side of track whilst Bearman celebrated his IAME International Final win.

Mark Kimber wins thrilling Senior Final

Mark Kimber wins thrilling Senior Final Read more

As ever the Senior class did not fail to disappoint when it came to drama. A fantastic contest would eventually see Mark Kimber (GBR) come out on top, but it was a race that took several twists and turns along the way. After the Pre Final an exciting front row was formed in the shape of Ben Barnicoat (GBR) and Joey van Splunteren (NED) but they would be far from the only two drivers who would play a part in this race.

LIVESTREAM Saturday: IAME International Final 2019 at Le Mans

LIVESTREAM Saturday: IAME International Final 2019 at Le Mans Read more

A great show is expected as the highest level of Karting drivers will be concentrated in this unique event. Minime FFSA/ Cadet MUK, X30 Mini, X30 Junior, X30 Senior, X30 Master, X30 Pro, X30 Super Shifter classes will fill the grids of the 4 days races, for a Karting spectacle never seen before.

LIVESTREAM Friday: IAME International Final 2019 at Le Mans

LIVESTREAM Friday: IAME International Final 2019 at Le Mans Read more

A great show is expected as the highest level of Karting drivers will be concentrated in this unique event. Minime FFSA/ Cadet MUK, X30 Mini, X30 Junior, X30 Senior, X30 Master, X30 Pro, X30 Super Shifter classes will fill the grids of the 4 days races, for a Karting spectacle never seen before.

LIVESTREAM: IAME International Final 2019 at Le Mans

LIVESTREAM: IAME International Final 2019 at Le Mans Read more

A great show is expected as the highest level of Karting drivers will be concentrated in this unique event. Minime FFSA/ Cadet MUK, X30 Mini, X30 Junior, X30 Senior, X30 Master, X30 Pro, X30 Super Shifter classes will fill the grids of the 4 days races, for a Karting spectacle never seen before.

LIVESTREAM: IAME International Final 2019 at Le Mans

LIVESTREAM: IAME International Final 2019 at Le Mans Read more

A great show is expected as the highest level of Karting drivers will be concentrated in this unique event. Minime FFSA/ Cadet MUK, X30 Mini, X30 Junior, X30 Senior, X30 Master, X30 Pro, X30 Super Shifter classes will fill the grids of the 4 days races, for a Karting spectacle never seen before.

LIVETIMING: IAME International Final 2019 at Le Mans

LIVETIMING: IAME International Final 2019 at Le Mans Read more

A great show is expected as the highest level of Karting drivers will be concentrated in this unique event. Minime FFSA/ Cadet MUK, X30 Mini, X30 Junior, X30 Senior, X30 Master, X30 Pro, X30 Super Shifter classes will fill the grids of the 4 days races, for a Karting spectacle never seen before.

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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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