Multiple sweeps at round two for California ProKart Challenge

Multiple sweeps at round two for California ProKart Challenge Read more

The second event of the 2024 California ProKart Challenge was contested on the April 20-21 weekend with the series returning to the Buttonwillow Raceway Park. Running the Buttonwillow, California circuit in the reverse direction from the opening round event in March, the Superkarts! USA regional program hosted Round Two of the six-round championship program for the eight categories competing. This time around featured a handful of repeat winners while others stood on the podium for the first time in 2024.

Noah Strømsted tops Hockenheim Pre-Season Collective Test

Noah Strømsted tops Hockenheim Pre-Season Collective Test Read more

The final timed session that took place this afternoon in Hockenheim has seen the checkered flag waving over the Pre-Season Collective Test 2024 of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine.

2nd round of the Euro OK - OKJ to take place in France this weekend

2nd round of the Euro OK - OKJ to take place in France this weekend Read more

With 17 registered drivers, the CRG Racing Team will be one of the largest and most competitive teams in the 2nd Round of the FIA ​​European OK and OKJ Championship scheduled from April 25 to 28 on the Val D'Argenton track. After his win in the OK category in the opening race of the Championship in Spain, Gabriel Gomez is the leader of the standings and in France he will try to pull ahead of his rivals.

Nikita Bedrin Leads the way at Hockenheim in the opening session

Nikita Bedrin Leads the way at Hockenheim in the opening session Read more

The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine fired up its engines this morning at Hockenheim, the circuit hosting the last Pre Season Collective Test of the year. On the German track, 33 cars took to the wet and variable weather conditions, with rain falling until just before the session began, leaving the track wet in places and causing some drivers to go off track, leading to a series of red flags.

Three categories on the track at Val d'Argenton

Three categories on the track at Val d'Argenton Read more

The second Competition of the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior taking place in France on the Val d'Argenton circuit will also see the start of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy from 25 to 28 April 2024.

Eventful start to the DKM season in Mülsen

Eventful start to the DKM season in Mülsen Read more

Arena E in Mülsen welcomes 187 drivers. Unsettled weather makes for extra excitement on Saturday. Wins for newcomers and established drivers.

Dario Cabanelas solid in daunting conditions

Dario Cabanelas solid in daunting conditions Read more

Famous for its thermal waters, the Belgian town of Spa was drenched from 18th to 20th of April as the eagerly-awaited opening of the 2024 Eurocup-3 Championship took place on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Extremely cold weather conditions, with showers of rain, hail and even snow, caused considerable disruption to the meeting.

Fledgling Dutchman Bas Visser joins Graham Brunton Racing for racing debut in GB4

Fledgling Dutchman Bas Visser joins Graham Brunton Racing for racing debut in GB4 Read more

Zandvoort resident Bas Visser will make his car racing debut in the GB4 Championship at Silverstone this weekend (27/28 April), with the Graham Brunton Racing team.

FIA Formula 3 race winner Martinius Stenshorne joins Chris Dittmann Racing for Silverstone

FIA Formula 3 race winner Martinius Stenshorne joins Chris Dittmann Racing for Silverstone Read more

Chris Dittmann Racing has confirmed that Martinius Stenshorne will race for the team at the Silverstone GB3 rounds on 27/28 April. 

Jenner equals all time round win, Fife marches on in the Australian Kart Championship

Jenner equals all time round win, Fife marches on in the Australian Kart Championship Read more

Brad Jenner has equalled the all-time round winner’s list in the SP Tools Australian Kart Championship presented by Castrol by taking out the X30 class on Sunday at Seymour’s Eastern Lions Kart Club; while Joshua Fife extended his KZ2 Championship lead through a dominant round win. Jenner secured his 12th total round victory, joining Troy Loeskow at the top of the all-time list.

Sunday live stream: 2024 German Kart Championship Round 1 at the Arena E in Mülsen

Sunday live stream: 2024 German Kart Championship Round 1 at the Arena E in Mülsen Read more

The highest German kart series DKM is this weekend in the modern Arena E in Mülsen. This is the first race of the six events that ADAC e.V. has on the calendar. A lot of action is expected from the competitors from the different classes.

Saturday live stream: 2024 German Kart Championship Round 1 at the Arena E in Mülsen

Saturday live stream: 2024 German Kart Championship Round 1 at the Arena E in Mülsen Read more

The highest German kart series DKM is this weekend in the modern Arena E in Mülsen. This is the first race of the six events that ADAC e.V. has on the calendar. A lot of action is expected from the competitors from the different classes.

Tony Kart takes victory in France

Tony Kart takes victory in France Read more

At Val d'Argenton, the venue for the second round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series season, the Tony Kart Racing Team secured victory in the OKJ category final, thanks to their official driver Joel Pohjola.
 

DKM presents 32Five Pole Position Award for the first time

DKM presents 32Five Pole Position Award for the first time Read more

With the start of the German Kart Championship next weekend in the Arena E Mülsen, the highest German kart racing series will be presenting a pole position award in all classes for the first time. This is provided by the glove manufacturer 32Five.

Live timing & Results: 2024 German Kart Championship Round 1 at the Arena E in Mülsen

Live timing & Results: 2024 German Kart Championship Round 1 at the Arena E in Mülsen Read more

The highest German kart series DKM is this weekend in the modern Arena E in Mülsen. This is the first race of the six events that ADAC e.V. has on the calendar. A lot of action is expected from the competitors from the different classes.

Full fields at DKM season-opener in Mülsen

Full fields at DKM season-opener in Mülsen Read more

The new season of the German Kart Championship gets underway this weekend at Arena E in Mülsen. Approaching 190 drivers are expected to line up in six classes. There is a particular focus on youth development, as the “Road to DTM” programme has been expanded to include the German Kart Championship (DKM).

James Wharton confirms Silverstone GB3 appearances with Fortec Motorsports

James Wharton confirms Silverstone GB3 appearances with Fortec Motorsports Read more

Fortec Motorsports has confirmed that rising Australian star James Wharton will join the team for both Silverstone GB3 Championship events this season. The 17-year-old from Melbourne is a race-winner in the Italian F4, ADAC Formula 4 and Euro 4 Championships, and is the 2023 UAE F4 champion. He began karting at the age of eight, winning the Australian Championship three years later before moving to Europe to continue his progression.

Iron Dames project steps into FRECA with a stellar female line-up

Iron Dames project steps into FRECA with a stellar female line-up Read more

Iron Dames, the pioneering initiative dedicated to promoting women in sports, proudly announces its groundbreaking entry into the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA), which is welcoming its first-ever all-female line-up and joining the movement to promote and develop the brightest woman racing talents.

The Kalì Kart Racing Team at the 1st round of the Italian Championship

The Kalì Kart Racing Team at the 1st round of the Italian Championship Read more

The official Kalì Kart Team will take part in an evocative race in Sicily on the Triscina track this weekend. In fact, Calogero Vanaria, founder of Kalì Kart, came from Sicily and this event is also a special occasion to remember him.

Swedish E-Kart Championship joins Porsche Carrera Cup Program at the Historical Kanonloppet Race

Swedish E-Kart Championship joins Porsche Carrera Cup Program at the Historical Kanonloppet Race Read more

The second edition of the Swedish Championship for the Rotax E20 E-Kart will take place at the new Gellerasen Arena karting track at Karlskoga, incorporated into Sweden’s oldest motor racing circuit, on August 15-17. Two Rotax E20 classes will be closely contested at the historical ‘Kanonloppet’ (Canon Race), which was first run almost 75 years ago, together with the Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia and an extensive motorsport program with an estimated 10,000 spectators attending. There are RMC Grand Finals 2024 tickets, trophies, prizemoney plus a Porsche watch to be won!

Kart Republic Triple success in OK and double podium in OK-Junior at Val D'Argenton

Kart Republic Triple success in OK and double podium in OK-Junior at Val D'Argenton Read more

For their very first competition in the FIA Karting categories on the French circuit of Val d'Argenton, the KR chassis demonstrated their effectiveness and quality of adaptation. The second round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series was not without its challenges, but the hard work put in by the teams using the KR-IAME package put the drivers on the right track.

The RMC Euro Trophy championship leaders after Genk

The RMC Euro Trophy championship leaders after Genk Read more

Round 1 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy concluded this past weekend at Karting Genk: The Home of Champions offers the first verdicts in terms of overall standings in the Junior MAX, Senior MAX, DD2, and DD2 Masters categories.

Tukka Tapponen tops afternoon FRECA session at Paul Ricard

Tukka Tapponen tops afternoon FRECA session at Paul Ricard Read more

The Paul Ricard circuit buzzed with activity in the afternoon as the 32 single-seaters returned to the track for the second pre-season collective test of the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. Finnish driver Tuukka Taponen showcased his solid aptitude around the French track’s corners, clocking the fastest lap time of 1’57”492 in his R-ace GP car.
 

Drummond tops the OK rankings at Val D'Argenton

Drummond tops the OK rankings at Val D'Argenton Read more

Zac Drummond was very strong throughout the weekend at Val d'Argenton, taking top spot in the OK standings after Round 2 of the Champions of the Future Euro Series. Among other interesting performances, Parolin Motorsport can also be proud of Miguel Costa's 12-place improvement in the Final, and Christian Costoya's 22-place climb in the Junior Final.

Second stop for California Prokart Challenge on docket

Second stop for California Prokart Challenge on docket Read more

The 20th season of the California ProKart Challenge will continue on the April 20-21 weekend with a return to the Buttonwillow Raceway Park. The Superkarts! USA flagship regional series kicked off the 2024 season in March with its first visit to the Buttonwillow, California facility and will make another trip for the second round of the championship. This time, competitors will contest the 11-turn, 7/10-mile circuit in the clockwise direction.

Champions of the Future: Morgatto 5th in OK Final at Val D'Argenton

Champions of the Future: Morgatto 5th in OK Final at Val D'Argenton Read more

Matheus Morgatto continued his fine form by taking his Birel ART chassis in the colours of the CL Racing Team to 5th place in the Champions of the Future Euro Series at the Val d'Argenton circuit in France, while Mees Houben climbed back into the top 10.

Rafael Camara clocks fastest time in first timed session at Paul Ricard

Rafael Camara clocks fastest time in first timed session at Paul Ricard Read more

The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine sprang into action this morning at Paul Ricard, the stage for the second pre-season collective test of the year. Commanding the track during the morning session was Rafael Camara of Prema Racing, who clinched the fastest lap with an impressive time of 1’57”321.

Liam Hezemans survives “The Big One” and passes Ghirelli for the win

Liam Hezemans survives “The Big One” and passes Ghirelli for the win Read more

Hezemans overtakes Ghirelli on lap 7 to take home the winner’s trophy - Ghirelli leaves Spain in the championship lead.

Sunday Livestream: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Karting Genk “Home of Champions”

Sunday Livestream: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Karting Genk “Home of Champions” Read more

RMC Euro Trophy with roughly 200 contenders representing 40 nations are scheduled to compete in the debut round of the 2024 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at one of Europe’s best circuits, Karting Genk ‘Home of Champions’ in Genk, Belgium, from April 12th to 14th.

Saturday live stream: Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at Val D'Argenton

Saturday live stream: Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at Val D'Argenton Read more

The Champions of the Future Euro Series is scheduled this week for Round 2 in the OK and OK Junior categories at the Val D'Argenton circuit, in France. The Final exceptionally takes place on Saturday and not on Sunday, so Qualifying Practices and the first Heats are already scheduled for Thursday.

Kas Haverkort and Joshua Dufek sign the Van Amersfoort Racing double win in the first round at the Red Bull Ring

Published on Saturday, September 10, 2022

Kas Haverkort and Joshua Dufek sign the Van Amersfoort Racing double win in the first round at the Red Bull Ring

A spectacular Race 1 full of twists and turns took place at the Red Bull Ring, where the eighth round of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine was held, with Kas Haverkort (Van Amersfoort Racing) reaching the highest step of the podium ahead of teammate Joshua Dufek. Behind, RPM’s new addition Pierre-Louis Chovet‘s entered the season with a flawless performance, leading him to third place having led the race for a few laps.

Haverkort and VAR were the most skilful in interpreting the difficult weather conditions that changed throughout the race, starting with a sudden downpour that hit the starting grid and forced the stewards to start the race behind the safety car. However, before we’d even started Sebastian Montoya (Prema Racing) spun and slipped from ninth to 14th position after contact with Dufek demonstrating just how tricky the conditions now were. While behind G4 Racing team newcomers Tereza Bábíčková and Gillian Henrion were forced to retire, with the former crashing into the barriers. Shortly afterwards the red flag was shown, and the drivers stopped in the pit lane waiting for the track conditions to improve. 

At the restart, poleman Paul Aron (Prema Racing) remained in the lead, while Gabriele Minì (ART Grand Prix) in an attempt to take the fifth place away from championship leader Dino Beganovic (Prema Racing) found himself seventh after being passed by Maceo Capietto (Monolite Racing). In the meantime some drivers returned to the pit lane to install dry tyres, this included R-ace GP drivers Gabriel Bortoleto and Hadrien David. In the spotlight Beganovic with his overtaking move on Owen Tangavelou (RPM) which opened the door for him to finish fourth behind Chovet. There was a twist as leader Aron also entered the pit lane for a tyre change, which left the race lead to Eduardo Barrichello (Arden Motorsport). Chovet then targeted the Brazilian driver, who was also passed shortly afterwards by Beganovic, with Haverkort being the protagonist of a fine comeback from 14th position. 

In the closing stages of the race, Aron collided with teammate Montoya in an attempt to recover positions. The manoeuvre knocked the Estonian out of the race and got the safety car back on track. When the green flag waved, Haverkort took the lead, while Dufek managed to pass Beganovic first and Chovet at the finish line, giving the Van Amersfoort team a 1-2 finish as well as its first rookie win.

Fifth under the chequered flag was Barrichello, who in turn edged out Joshua Durksen (Arden Motorsport) and Minì. Completing the top 10 were Laurens Van Hoepen (ART Grand Prix), Lorenzo Fluxa (R-ace GP) and Mari Boya (MP Motorsport).

The European series will be back in action tomorrow morning at 9.08 am for the second qualifying session, while Race 2 will start at 2.30 pm, always over a distance of 30′ plus one lap to complete.

 

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