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Suleiman Zanfari competed in the third round of the UAE IAME Series on Friday, 23rd November, at the RAK Track circuit in Ras Al Khaimah, about 100 kilometres northeast of Dubai. The young Moroccan driver, used to racing in many countries, was taking part in his first race in the Middle East. This time he took the wheel of a Birel ART chassis in the X30 Junior category. After a start of the meeting dedicated to learning, he made constant progress up to 2nd position in the Final.

The categories of the Italian ACI Karting 2019 have been defined: 60 Mini, KZ2, the new KZN (National KZ former KZ3), and the Iame X30 Junior and Senior, Rok Junior and Senior. The date of Sarno moved from July 7th to July 14th, 2019.

More than 500 drivers made it to the start of the spectacular XXII SuperNats in Las Vegas. Rob Logan (team Nash Motorsport) won Master Shifter. Paolo De Conto, who won three editions of this race, has been among the quickest in KZ but had to retire from the Final.

For the 27.IKA-KART2000, on the 26th and 27th January 2019 in Offenbach am Main, the first list of exhibitors has now been published on www.kartmesse.de.

27 of the main international distributors of Birel ART met for two days at the heart of the Italian company in Lissone for their now traditional annual meeting. A unique opportunity for meetings and exchanges, this seminar confirms the privileged place of Birel ART in 21st century karting. The main thrusts of the strategy concerning racing, as well as in rental, a sector of the future in full development, were at the heart of the debates.

The host venues for the opening events on the 2019 National Karting Calendar have been confirmed. The Rotax Pro Tour will kick off the year at Melbourne’s Todd Road circuit on January 26/27.  It will be the first of six rounds for the National Series. The opening event in the 2019 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship will be hosted by the Ipswich Kart Club in Queensland on February 15-17.

Everything is ready for the XXII SuperNats that will take place in the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino from November 14^th to 18^th. Over 500 drivers coming from the 5 continents will challenge in one of the most prestigious events of the season on the weekend of November 18^th: the XXII SuperNats organized by the SKUSA on the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino circuit.

The Ultimate Club Racers have been decided for 2018 with the SP Tools Club Driver Rankings coming to a sensational conclusion across the final weekend of October. With more than $50,000 in prizes up for grabs, the rankings generated interest from all parts of the country with more than 5,000 competitors featuring in the standings.

Maranello Kart secured the second place in KZ2 with Fabian Federer of Team SRP at the 47th Trofeo delle Industrie in a very difficult race due to the weather in Lonato. Christoph Hold ended his race in seventh place.

Several spectacular races characterized the finals of the Trofeo delle Industrie. The victories went to Pelizzari in KZ2, Smal in OK-Junior, Irfan in 60 Mini and Bristot in X30 Senior. The Memorial Carlo Fabi went to OKJ dominator Smal.

The conditions of the track were almost impossible during Heats and Finals, but the CRG drivers achieved many positive placements, despite several highs and lows.

Baby Race experienced a triumphant weekend in the 47th running of the prestigious Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato. The team led by Sandro Lorandi dominated the Mini 60 class by scoring a fantastic 1-2-3 finish: Coskun Irfan was the winner ahead of Rafael Modonese and Ean Eychmans.

The first times of the 47th Trofeo delle Industrie have been put in during free practice at South Garda Karting in Lonato on Friday. Qualifying and heats on Saturday October 27th. Second chance races and Finals in Live Streaming on October 28th.

The factory Racing Team will be one of the protagonists of the historic race on the Spanish circuit of El Vendrell

A total of 115 Italian and 125 foreign drivers are getting ready to get on track for the 47th edition of the Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato from October 26th to 28th. Ward Racing is the team fielding the highest number of drivers, Sweden is the most represented foreign country.

The 47th Trofeo delle Industrie has recorded a success of presence with 240 entered drivers in the four categories that will be entitled to contest this year the event organized by Parma Motorsport from October 26th to 28th at the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato.

An exciting video clip summarizes the sixteenth edition of the Rok Cup International Final. In four mintues you will be involved in all the incredible emotions that the 420 Rokkers, coming from all over the world, experienced and conveyed during a race week taking place in Italy, on the South Garda.

The Italian ACI Karting 2019 Championship will feature five rounds. One round only for the National Trophy, Italian Cup and Italian Championship for Regional Teams.