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Debut event at anticipated facility welcomes big numbers in double weekend for Superkarts! USA regional program

 

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Motorsport is one of the few sports around the globe where males and females can compete equally. In Australia female participation in motorsports is becoming more prominent in the modern era.

CRG French National Champions for the third year running

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The CRG chassis clearly made the difference at Muret during the FFSA Karting French Championship. Jules Avril dominated the National category from pole position to the Final, with the invaluable assistance of the Ludo Racing team. After Louis Iglesias in 2022 and Hugo Martiniello in 2023, CRG was crowned champion for the third year in succession. The event also saw Guillaume Pous of the OKS team win the French Masters Championship. These two titles confirm the work and investment from CRG France with the support of the Italian factory.

Action-packed summer for the Sauber Academy

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The Sauber Academy drivers enjoyed a couple of action-packed months, as their campaigns all entered their busiest phases, with on-track activities throughout June and July racing across Europe and the United States.
 

Iron Dames Young Talents selection concludes with promising performances

Iron Dames Young Talents selection concludes with promising performances Read more

The Iron Dames Young Talents Karting selection for 2024 has successfully concluded, showcasing a rigorous and inspiring program aimed at identifying and nurturing the next generation of female racing talent. The event, held at the Franciacorta Karting Track, brought together 20 of the world’s brightest young karting talents aged eight to 13, providing them with a unique platform to showcase their skills and potential across two action-packed days.

Kali Kart and Cristian Blandino leaders in the Italian OK-N Junior Championship

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It was a very positive weekend for the official Kalì Kart team the one held on the Naples international track in Sarno, where Round 4 of the Italian Karting Championship took place. Cristian Blandino took 2 wins, winning both Race 1 in the morning and Race 2 in the afternoon, thus taking the lead of the Championship with 222 points, 27 more than the 2nd in the ranking.

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The long-awaited meeting between the legendary Belgian circuit of Genk and the SWS International Finals exceeded the expectations of both organisers and competitors at the 13th edition of the world's biggest leisure karting event.

Another solid performance in Slovakia for Parolin Motorsport

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On the occasion of the FIA Karting European Championship for OK-OKJ classes, held at the Slovak Karting Centre, their Racer 401 RR chassis gains the podium among the “Juniors”. In Val Vibrata, at the Italian ACI Karting Championship, the Rookie chassis wins in the MINI Gr.3 category.

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CRG to be technical partner of the “Road to Race Academy” talent

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Gamble succeeds in Portimão
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Gamble succeeds in Portimão

Originally scheduled at the height of summer in Le Mans, the 2nd edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy had to adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic like everyone else. Thanks to the important preparation work carried out by the 3MK Events team, the event could be rescheduled in Portugal from 8th to 13th December 2020. With nearly 230 participants and a rigorous health protocol, the competition is already shaping up to be a success as the Qualifying Practices have just been completed.

Bringing together 229 drivers of 36 nationalities at the end of the season on a kart circuit is a great achievement that testifies to the efforts of the organisers and the interest of the competitors in the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy. Although the sun is barely present for the moment above the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve, the pleasure of lining up at the start of a great event from Rotax and Mojo with their own equipment has motivated all the participants.

The infection control protocol put in place reassures the karting community and limits the risks for everyone. Access to the track is controlled by a facial recognition system checking the wearing of masks which is very much appreciated. The requirement of a negative PCR test to enter the circuit enclosure and an automatic check of body temperature at each entrance are some of the basic measures, and the protective measures are well-respected.

Qualifying in the rain
Situated on the edge of the ocean, the Algarve is under the influence of the autumn depressions in the North Atlantic. This explains the rainy weather of the last few days and the fairly strong winds. Although constant, the rainfall is not heavy enough to disrupt the running of the competition. During the Timed Practice in the afternoon of this Thursday, 10th December, the battles were tough in all categories with very close gaps for such conditions.

Senior: Westover the indisputable poleman
Louie Westover (ESP - Tony Kart - DHR) took the measure of his 66 opponents when taking pole position in 1'14''518 in the second Senior group. He made a remarkable debut in the world of Rotax competition by relegating the fastest driver in the first group Linus Hensen (DEU - Mach 1- Kartschmie.de) by more than three tenths, as well as his direct follower in the second group Morgan Porter (GBR - KR - Argenti Motorsport). Nicolas Picot (FRA - Tony Kart - NPS) and Bradley Barrett (GBR - Sodi - Sodi Vitesse) completed the top five in front of several specialists while the top 12 drivers were grouped in less than a second despite the rain.



DD2 Masters: Grube wins against the clock
Constantly progressing throughout the timed session, Henrijs Grube (LVA - Exprit - Team Victoria) gained a nice pole position against two talented rivals, Antti Ollikainen (FIN - Haase - Haase Racing Team) and Rudy Champion (FRA - Sodi - PKS Competition). The competition promises to be exciting, all the more so as a formidable opponent like Slawomir Muranski (POL - Tony Kart - 46 Team) is not far off.



Revelation in DD2 for Sylas Ritter
For his first season in DD2, Sylas Ritter (DNK - Tony Kart - RS Compétition) fought well against Xander Przybylak (BEL - Tony Kart - Bouvin Power) to take pole position with 1'14''013 with a 51 thousandths advantage on his rival, while Manuel Tenschert (AUT - Ricciardo - KSB Racing Team) was three tenths further back. Hannes Morin (SWE - Sodi - Sodi Vitesse) and Petr Bezel (CZE - Sodi - KSCA Sodi Europe) finished in the top five.



Junior: Macintyre makes the difference
After a long fight with Evan Giltaire (FRA - Sodi - Sodi Vitesse) in the first group, William Macintyre (GBR - Kosmic - KR Sport) continued his efforts until the end of the session to take pole position in 1'15''278, 4 tenths faster than his rival and 7 tenths faster than the fastest in the second group, Patriks Locmelis (LVA - Kosmic - KSB Racing Team). Freddie Spindlow (GBR - Kosmic - KR Sport) took 4th position in front of Ethan Pharamond (FRA - Kosmic - KPR), among the 57 Junior drivers on the track.

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Silkunas the poleman in Mini
Markas Silunas (LTU - Praga - Pilenai Racing) finally took the Mini pole position in 1'20''160, taking an advantage of 13 thousandths of a second on his last lap against Thomas Strauven (BEL - Tony Kart - Strawberry Racing), who had dominated until then. Rodrigo Vilaça (PRT - Tony Kart) finished in 3rd position ahead of Ethan Jeff-Hall (GBR - Tony Kart - Strawberry Racing) and Harry Hannam (ARE - MS Kart - DHR). 



Micro: Feghali the fastest
Christopher Feghali (LBN - KR - Dan Holland Racing) was in a long battle against Jacob Ashcroft (GBR - KR - Dan Holland Racing) before he set the best Mini time, 1'22''924, 0,141'' better than his rival. Juliusz Ociepa (POL - Energy - KRK Racing) came close in 3rd position ahead of Georges Nassar (LBN - KR - DHR) and Max Sadurski (NLD - Energy).


RMCIT programme of Friday 11th December in Portimão
08:30 - 09:39: Warm-up
09:54 - 16:30: Qualifying Heats

Livestreaming Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December.

 

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