Just over a month after the KZ World title won by Marijn Kremers, along with the double with Riccardo Longhi, the Italian Birel ART chassis brand has confirmed that it is a formidable weapon for the drivers in gearbox categories. In the first round of the WSK Open Cup at Lonato, Giuseppe Palomba dominated his […]
Read Full StoryAs a key element of the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals’ success as the supplier of the Senior Max and DD2 Masters chassis, Sodikart refines its active participation in this global event every year. During the 20th edition, which took place in Sarno, Italy, from 19th to 26th October 2019, the French brand once again […]
Read Full StoryOVRP is looking for a General Manager for the 2020 Season. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years Management experience. Candidates must have a knowledge and passion for karting / motorsports. Ideal candidate also needs to be well rounded, be able to multitask, and work well under stress. Primary focus will be […]
Read Full StoryBirel ART North America Enters More Than 30 at ROK the RIO
Shifter kart drivers highlight stacked list of competitors
Making the trek to Las Vegas for the second annual ROK Cup USA ROK the RIO, Birel ART North America has entered more than thirty drivers in this weekend’s competition. Set to take on the biggest ROK Cup race in North American history, a stacked list of competitors across the Birel ART North America dealer […]
Read Full StorySummit Racing Equipment Becomes WKA’s Presenting Sponsor
Popular Performance Parts Source Brings New Opportunities to the WKA Family
Substantially increasing its participation with the World Karting Association for the benefit of the racers, Summit Racing Equipment and WKA solidified a multi-year agreement, naming Summit Racing Equipment as the Presenting Sponsor for all WKA’s National Programs. “After a great first year of building our relationship with Summit Racing Equipment, we couldn’t be more pleased […]
Read Full StoryDaily Report by ROK Cup USA The 2019 ROK Cup Promotions event calendar culminates at the RIO All-Suite Hotel and Casino with the much anticipated #ROKtheRIO race. Taking place on a temporary circuit on the grounds of the RIO All-Suite Hotel & Casino over the week of Wednesday, October 30 to Saturday, November 2, drivers […]
Read Full Story2019 was a year of significant anniversaries: the 60th for Birel ART, the 20th for the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals and a successful collaboration. An official supplier to the major annual Rotax event for eight years, Birel ART has confirmed its ability to produce quality chassis by supplying the Mini Max categories under the […]
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Read Full StoryTrackmagic is Back – The Return of the Legend
Former factory drivers Jason LaPoint and Gary Carlton re-fire iconic brand
During the mid-1990s, the American karting community witnessed a disrupter to the norm. The name ‘Trackmagic’ emerged from the historic kart tracks of NorCal and the American-made karts that were turned out of the San Francisco, CA shop quickly became a household national name. Fueled by the passion and drive of Fausto Vitello, the publisher […]
Read Full StoryThe European Championship FIA Karting – Superkart was held in Le Mans on 26th – 27th October 2019 in a new format of three Races during a single Competition. It gave rise to splendid clashes despite conditions that were not always easy. The large entry of 33 Drivers, the low number of retirements for mechanical […]
Read Full StoryLos Angeles Karting Championship Closes Out 2019 Season
Championships decided for southern California program at CalSpeed Karting Center
The 2019 season of the Los Angeles Karting Championship had the curtain close following the Round 9 action at the CalSpeed Karting circuit on October 13. The ‘Technico’ layout of the Fontana, California karting center, located outside the Auto Club Speedway, played host to the series finale and provided the best drivers from southern California […]
Read Full StoryThe once a year type event for the Briggs & Stratton drivers in North America took place on October 4-6 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. Cup Karts North America hosted their Grand Nationals 3 in New Castle, Indiana in what can be closely related to the SCCA Runoffs. A record turnout of 281 drivers […]
Read Full StoryEKN Trackside: 2019 ROK Cup USA ROK the RIO – Preview
Entry numbers surpass 300 for ROKtober Fest in Las Vegas
History will be made this week in Las Vegas as the 2019 ROK Cup USA ROK the RIO takes place outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. A record 309 entries are confirmed for the four days of action in Las Vegas to compete in the second edition of the event, making it the largest […]
Read Full StoryVictory for Palomba in KZ2, while all others categories will cross the finish line in Castelletto (Pavia, Italy). From Lonato, near Brescia, that’s the outcome of the first event of the WSK Open Cup that moves now from South Garda Karting to the circuit 7 Laghi Kart in Pavia where, in two weeks’ time, will […]
Read Full StoryThe 11th edition of the Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix was held at the end of September in the city roads of the southern California downtown district. The Superkarts! USA California ProKart Challenge calls the event their series finale, competing on the quick circuit for two days to decide this year’s winners and series champions. […]
Read Full Story2019 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Saturday Report
Top-16 finishes in five categories for Team USA
The 20th edition of the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals came to a close at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno, Italy on Saturday with the six main events contested. The field of 360 drivers from nearly 60 countries at the ‘Olympics of Karting’ were narrowed down to 36 driver fields in each class to […]
Read Full StoryWhat a great and exciting day here at the 20th edition of the RMC Grand Finals 2019. After the traditional drivers parade of all the participating nations in the morning, we saw 360 of the best kart-drivers of the world competing for the title. Thrilling and amazing action on the track impressed as one of the […]
Read Full StoryWelcome back to the sixth day of the RMC Grand Finals in Sarno, Italy. The pre-finals started today and we enjoyed a vast numbers of battles and exciting races. The participants for the finals tomorrow are set and we can’t wait to see the drivers parade and enjoy the finals tomorrow. Good luck to all […]
Read Full Story2019 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – Friday Report
Fields set for six main events in Italy - Brickley wins Micro Prefinal while Norberg drafts to runner-up in Senior
All six fields of 36 drivers are set for the 2019 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals main events. Friday was the time for all of the 360 drivers to cash in all their chips to see where they would come out after the Prefinals. For some, it was a transfer into the big show, for […]
Read Full StoryBRP-Rotax proudly presents its newest development in the e-kart field – the project E20. Having introduced its first electric race kart powertrain called Rotax THUNDeR with its joint venture partner S.M.R.E. / IET in 2017, BRP-Rotax has been developing this new electric powertrain fully in-house. The project E20 was launched at the occasion of the […]
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