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...

LIVESTREAM 2019 IAME X30 Euro Series race 1 Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

LIVESTREAM 2019 IAME X30 Euro Series race 1 Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg Read more

The 2019 IAME X30 Euro Series has officially started this Friday in Belgium as the 172 drivers entering the opening round of the series hosted by RGMMC have hit the “Karting des Fagnes” of Mariembourg for the Qualifying Sessions. At the end of the day, each of the four classes was topped by one driver, Freddie Slater in Mini, Wigot Edqvist in Junior, Rimmo Kadapik in Senior and Kevin Lüdi in Super Shifter, all heading for the Qualifying Heats on Saturday and the finals on Sunday. The Finals on Sunday delivered their great racing with the first wins of 2019 going to Freddie Slater in Mini, Jason Leung in Junior, Callum Bradshaw in Senior and Philipp Seewer in Shifter.

Livetiming and results 2019 IAME X30 Euro Series round 1 Mariembourg Belgium

Livetiming and results 2019 IAME X30 Euro Series round 1 Mariembourg Belgium Read more

This weekend the 2019 Iame Euro series will kick off in Mariembourg, Belgium. Four classes will be in the programme this season: X30 Mini, X30 Junior, X30 Senior and X30 Shifter . Follow all the action on the legendary 1366 meters long Karting des Fagnes circuit via live-timing . And check the results below!

Entries open for round 1 of the 2019 IAME Euro Series

Entries open for round 1 of the 2019 IAME Euro Series Read more

Now open for entries. Those drivers that have entered all 4 races and paid the full inscription do not need to submit another entry form.  We will take care of this for you.

Entries record beaten for the 2019 Winter Cup by RGMMC!

Entries record beaten for the 2019 Winter Cup by RGMMC! Read more

Through three days of competition, gathering a record-breaking entry list of 200 drivers split into four categories, the Internacional Kartodromo Lucas Guerrero of Valencia rumbled last weekend for the 2019 IAME Winter Cup! The action on track saw the wins of Freddie Slater in Mini, Oliver Bearman in Junior, Dean MacDonald in Senior and Brad Benavides in Shifter at the end of a successful third edition of the event organized by RGMMC to kick off the IAME X30 season!

Energy Corse: A strengthened and energetic team to start 2019

Energy Corse: A strengthened and energetic team to start 2019 Read more

More than ever, Energy Corse justifies its status of a benchmark team in international karting, with an extensive race programme and a line-up of talented drivers in the main categories. The training of the youngest drivers, as well as the fight for podiums, will always be on the agenda for the team led by Mick Panigada.

SUNDAY LIVESTREAMING IAME X30 Winter Cup in Valencia

SUNDAY LIVESTREAMING IAME X30 Winter Cup in Valencia Read more

This weekend series organiser RGMMC and the Lucas Guerrero International circuit in Chiva, Valencia (Spain) will host the 3rd edition of the IAME X30 Winter Cup. The event was introduced in 2016 to give IAME-drivers, worldwide, the opportunity to initiate some serious winter preparation in the warmer climate of Spain, cumulating in a race event where drivers can prepare themselves for the 2019 Euro Series and other X30 National events around the world. 2017 saw 58 drivers take part. 2018 saw a massive increase in drivers with a total of 170 drivers participating. 2019 shows a great entry, with more then 200 drivers in 4 classes: Mini, Junior, Senior and Super Shifter. Follow the action via the live-streaming IAME X30 Winter Cup in Valencia.

LIVESTREAMING IAME X30 Winter Cup in Valencia

LIVESTREAMING IAME X30 Winter Cup in Valencia Read more

This weekend series organiser RGMMC and the Lucas Guerrero International circuit in Chiva, Valencia (Spain) will host the 3rd edition of the IAME X30 Winter Cup. The event was introduced in 2016 to give IAME-drivers, worldwide, the opportunity to initiate some serious winter preparation in the warmer climate of Spain, cumulating in a race event where drivers can prepare themselves for the 2019 Euro Series and other X30 National events around the world. 2017 saw 58 drivers take part. 2018 saw a massive increase in drivers with a total of 170 drivers participating. 2019 shows a great entry, with more then 200 drivers in 4 classes: Mini, Junior, Senior and Super Shifter. Follow the action via the live-streaming IAME X30 Winter Cup in Valencia.

Livetiming and results IAME X30 Wintercup Valencia by RGMMC

Livetiming and results IAME X30 Wintercup Valencia by RGMMC Read more

This weekend the Lucas Guerrero International circuit in Chiva, Valencia (Spain) will see the 3rd edition of the Iame X30 Winter Cup. The event was introduced in 2016 to give IAME-drivers, worldwide, the opportunity to initiate some serious winter preparation in the warmer climate of Spain, cumulating in a race event where drivers can prepare themselves for the 2019 Euro Series and other X30 National events around the world. 2017 saw 58 drivers take part.

Superkarts! USA announces massive prize package for 2019 pro tour

Superkarts! USA announces massive prize package for 2019 pro tour Read more

National program to offer a staggering $162,000 prize purse to be awarded in 2019. The 2019 season marks the 10th year of the sport’s only national series – the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour. Initially launched in April of 2010, the SKUSA Pro Tour has grown throughout the previous nine seasons of competition, creating lasting memories, establishing current stars in the sport, developing drivers for the professional ranks, and all while remaining the premier championship series in North America.

After a 2018 season outstanding for more than one reason Maxime Furon Castelain starts an ambitious 2019

After a 2018 season outstanding for more than one reason Maxime Furon Castelain starts an ambitious 2019 Read more

At only 11 years of age, the young Franco-Luxembourg driver Maxime FURON CASTELAIN has just completed a masterful period in the Cadet category with 11 victories during his last 13 races, a rare series in the history of the discipline.

KGT Racing is proud of being chosen by NF Sports and by Rubens Barrichello as staff dedicated to follow his sons

KGT Racing is proud of being chosen by NF Sports and by Rubens Barrichello as staff dedicated to follow his sons Read more

The squad led by Stefano Tredicine is ready to face the new season starting immediately with an international events: it will fly to the USA to support Bruno Fusaro and André Nicastro’s NF Sports at the Florida Winter Tour, three events valid for the Rok Cup USA.

X30 IAME Winter Cup 2019 Now open for entries!

X30 IAME Winter Cup 2019 Now open for entries! Read more

The RGMMC Iame race calendar kicks off in Valencia beginning of February.  Perfect opportunity to get some pre season serious testing in the warmer climate of Southern Europe before the Iame nationals and Euro series commences. Last season a total of 170 drivers attended the event creating some thrilling race moments.

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Strawberry Racing showing topform with podium sweep at Golden Trophy in Genk

Strawberry Racing showing topform with podium sweep at Golden Trophy in Genk Read more

GENK – A glimpse at the podium after the Golden Trophy races in Genk was enough to confirm that Strawberry Racing remains a force to be reckoned with in Rotax Max. The very successful karting squad from Sheffield scored a one-two-three in the Senior category on Sunday. With Steve Armstrong as the new team manager, things are looking very good for next season.

Bradshaw and CRG on the podium of the Iame International Final

Bradshaw and CRG on the podium of the Iame International Final Read more

Callum Bradshaw has been among the contenders to the victory in the Iame International Final held in Le Mans, race that had 466 drivers at the start.  He claimed the third step of the podium in Iame Super after dominating qualifying.

A fantastic show at Le Mans and another bet won by IAME

A fantastic show at Le Mans and another bet won by IAME Read more

The 7th IAME International Final flawlessly organized in 2018 finished in a blaze of glory with breath-taking, hotly-contested races in front of more than 5000 spectators. Although changeable weather was expected it stayed fine and the track was dry throughout!

Livestream of the Sunday's IAME X30 Pre-Finals and Finals in Le Mans, "fighting for the biggest price of the year!"

Livestream of the Sunday's IAME X30 Pre-Finals and Finals in Le Mans, "fighting for the biggest price of the year!" Read more

There will be yet another full, action-packed program on Sunday 14 October with 12 Warm-Ups, 6 C or B Finals, 6 Pre-Finals and 6 Finals! Thanks to all the 466 Warriors and good luck for the Finals’ day!

Everything still up for grabs in the IAME International Final!

Everything still up for grabs in the IAME International Final! Read more

The qualifying heats on the Le Mans international karting circuit ended in summer-like temperatures and brilliant sunlight, which highlighted the performances of the 466 drivers that started this prestigious event. Thanks to the excellent organisation put in place by IAME, the 3-days spectacle has been absolutely mind-blowing with non-stop overtaking, marvellous comebacks, and as always, unexpected twists of fate! The pressure is going to ramp up even further as everybody gears up for the Finals. Who are the warriors who will have the joy of stepping up onto the podium? Answer on Sunday evening 14th October. 

Livestream of the Saturday's IAME X30 races in Le Mans, "fighting for the biggest price of the year!"

Livestream of the Saturday's IAME X30 races in Le Mans, "fighting for the biggest price of the year!" Read more

More then 450 drivers out of 46 countries will race to become the best driver at the IAME X30 International Final in France: “The Event of The Year reaches its 7th edition. On the wave of the success of the ’17 edition and according to the incredibly increased number of countries hosting IAME Series and main IAME events awarding drivers with tickets to participate in the IAME International Final, new criteria have been introduced to select the Warriors that will be able to join the Arena of Le Mans.

A unique event - a shared passion

A unique event - a shared passion Read more

From Thursday to Saturday, no fewer than 69 qualifying heats are on the schedule of the IAME International Final 2018. To this number, the many free practice sessions, the warm-ups and the 18 races comprising the finals on Sunday must be added. This large-scale Karting event is unique in the world! It gathers drivers and teams from all over the globe, all driven by the same passion. The next stages of the competition at the Le Mans Karting International Circuit look like they will be packed with excitement.

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Thriller Races and Surprise Results at Wackersdorf!
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Thriller Races and Surprise Results at Wackersdorf!

The IAME Euro series completed its third round at the wonderful track of Wackersdorf in Bavaria, where thriller races took place in all four categories! It is becoming a pattern this year, as once again the rain made its appearance on Friday morning and laid the ground for mixed results in qualifying, but gave its place to a beautiful sunshine for the rest of the weekend.

Track action was nail-biting, with the previous points-leaders in three of the four categories failing to finish anywhere on the podium. Mark Kimber took the win in X30 Senior, Lewis Gilbert in X30 Junior, Thierry Delré in X30 Shifter and Miguel Peiró Luzárraga in X30 mini. These results reopened all title fights as Clayton Ravenscroft’s lead in X30 Senior, Lewis Gilbert’s in X30 Junior and Alejandro Melendez Pardi’s in X30 Mini are now down to just a few points. Meanwhile, Delré’s win in X30 Shifter meant that Sten Dorian Piirimagi who was about to seal the title with one race to go has now fallen behind in second and the title chase is wide open again for the last race in Castelletto.

As always, there was excellent video stream coverage throughout the entire duration of the weekend with additional behind the scenes video footage. The RGMMC video team hasn’t been idle however and once again turned it up a notch by testing 60 frames per second video, which gave the viewers a super-smooth motion broadcast from the track!

 

X30 Mini: Peiró Wins While Melendez Loses Important Points

Once again, Kimmy Abraham showed his incredible speed on Friday setting the fastest lap on a wet track. He would fall back to 5th however on Saturday’s heats handing Sunday’s pole position to Peiró. Ruben Volt was third at the end of Saturday and points leader Melendez third.

The prefinal was won by Melendez who looked like he was on track to extend his points lead ahead of Nathan Ottink and Peiró in third. However, in the final race Peiró showed his teeth, quickly took the lead and won ahead of Ottink. Melendez finished third on track but following a penalty for the front bumper Volt inherited third position on the podium.

 

X30 Super Shifter: Title Challenge Reopens

Heading into the race, such was the points difference that the biggest question was if Piirimagi would be able to secure the title with one race to go or if we’d have to wait until Castelletto to see him getting crowned with this year’s X30 Shifter title. In an unfortunate turn of events however, leaving the weekend it is Delré who’s leading in the points!

The weekend started with a very close battle between Piirimagi and Kevin Lüdi, with the latter being the fastest at the end of qualifying. Piirimagi was a close second and Kaspar Korjus third.

Piirimagi easily won all of Saturday’s heats ending the day on top, but it was Delré who came back from a very bad qualifying to finish the day in second. Nicolas Rohrbasser was third.

The turnaround for the title started on the prefinal where Delré took the win, but Piirimagi failed to finish! Kaspar and Carlos Leon were second and third respectively behind him.

The final saw good battles between several of the drivers, but Delré took the final win, ahead of Korjus and Rohrbasser. Piirimagi half-way through the race started losing speed and barely finishing the race in a damage limitation mode.

 

X30 Junior: Gilbert Comes Back From 15th to Win!

The junior race started on a quickly-drying but still wet track for the Qualifying Practice, that found all points leaders outside the top-3. Zach Ripley took advantage of the conditions and set the fastest lap by more than two seconds ahead of Alex Lloyd and Liam McNeilly! Gilbert only managed a 15th position, Sam Balota 7th and Van T’Hoff being the closest to the top-3 in 4th position.

On Saturday’s Qualifying heats it was Lloyd who scored the best, ahead of Van T’Hoff and Ripley. Balota and Gilbert made up crucial ground from their bad Qualifying positions, coming back to 4th and 6th respectively.

In the prefinal Lloyd dropped back to 5th, with Balota taking first place. Van T’Hoff maintained second while Gilbert in third positioned himself well for the final.

After a great 15 lap battle, the final Junior winner was Gilbert, making a great recovery over the weekend to maintain his points lead, with Balota right behind him, and Van T’Hoff in third place completing the podium.

 

X30 Senior: Drama for Turney, Victory for Kimber!

Following the previously wet track from the morning rain but with a nice sunshine in the horizon, X30 seniors found themselves in a difficult situation, as the category with the most entries would have to be split in two groups, with the first group to go on track at a disadvantage.

The difference between the groups was so big that Joey Van Splunteren, Niels Koolen and Valentino Fritsch who were the fastest in the first group only found themselves 5th, 15th and 17th respectively. Mark Kimber, Sean Butcher and Joe Turney would be the eventual top-3 of the Qualifying Practice.

The X30 seniors had the most total Qualifying Heats on Saturday, giving a thrilling show to the spectators, with Turney getting the best results, Butcher second and Kimber third.

Turney was once more the first to cross the line in the prefinal making himself a favorite for the race win, with Kimber second and Morgan Porter third. Butcher fell back to 7th.

The final race started with drama for poleman Turney, who retired during the formation lap, and Butcher dropping down to 15th. After a great performance the win went to Kimber, with Van Splunteren and Porter completing the podium, with Ravenscroft in 4th barely salvaging some points to maintain his lead on Jordan Brown-Nutle in the points.

 

Euro Series Title Chase Still Wide Open With One Race to Go.

With one race to go and a surprising turn of events, title challenges are open in all categories with Ravenscroft, Gilbert, and Melendez still leading X30 Senior, Junior and Mini points but only by a small margin, while Piirimagi dropping behind Delré in the X30 Super Shifters.

It all promises for a great season finale next race in Castelletto, Italy, on August 9-12.

 

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