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Races
04/04/22
What will open this weekend in Portimao could really be the season of the return to normality for FIA Karting, after two years in which the pandemic has played a crucial role, heavily conditioning the 2020 season and with the 2021 'World in Brazil' controversy which, for reasons again linked to the health emergency (but not only?) has affected the most important races of the season.
Starting first with the non-FIA OK and OKJ races, we can safely say that the calendar will, as always, put the protagonists to the test, as they are called upon not only to be competitive but also to...
Interview
31/03/22
She’s a new inspiration, exceeding her own expectations and is full of gratitude for the support. A teenage karter dedicated to being the best she can and proving that her commitment is paying off, while she juggles studying to have a future in business, in-between all the track time and travel.
If you don’t know her name yet, Tereza Bábíčková wrote her way into the history books of karting when she physically outperformed a star-studded, talented field of Senior...
Fitness
18/03/22
Physical fatigue, as we know, conditions the driver's performance, and karting is indeed an extreme sport, with a speed/curve ratio second only to Formula 1, making this type of activity truly demanding on the body.
During a race, heartbeats reach 190 bpm, and thus it is necessary to be able to train for both resistance and strength, or rather "resistant strength". Not having suspensions, the kart...
Events
22/02/22
The 17th annual Vintage Kart Reunion organised by Louie Figone and Joe Swantek of the Vintage Karting Association was held over 3 days at the historic Adams kart circuit located on Market Street, Riverside, California, from February 3rd through to the 5th, 2022.
Following the cancellation of the 2021 event because of COVID-19 the event was rebranded as the Faye 'Ladybug' Pierson Memorial Vintage Kart Reunion and dedicated to the memory of Faye who...
Close Up
11/02/22
For those of you who think motorsport is somehow meritocratic, or if you're the kind of person who gets pissed off 'because a kid I know who's going so fast has run out of money', the story of Nick De Vries might make you very angry.
If, when you think of a Dutchman who is an unbeatable driving talent, you think of Max Verstappen, you are right. However, if you're a real fan of the sport, thinking about Holland also brings...
On the technical side
11/02/22
The subject of ballast "has a certain weight" for those who live in the world of karting.
Not a few think that the ballast should be "reviewed" in many categories, such as the OKJ, where 12-year-olds of 35-40 kg often have to push karts with 20/30 kg of ballast, an impossible...
Close Up
28/01/22
EVR slipper clutch for 125 KZ. How Edo Vigna came up with the idea of developing a slipper clutch for karts after the success of this device on motorcycles, both racing and road. (p.m)
Edo Vigna has been in the motorsport world for over 50 years, first as a motocross rider and then as a technician, starting with the preparation of motorcycles for uphill races. His curriculum also...
Special
11/12/21
The Abu Dhabi weekend will put the spotlight on the Finnish driver's career after twenty years in F1, a World Title and iconic moments. Our interview with "Ice Man" already talks about the future.
In April of last year, Kimi Raikkonen himself granted our microphones the interview that will probably anticipate the new life of the 2007 World Champion between family and engines. On that occasion...
Races
26/11/21
As everyone prepares for the much-anticipated running of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2021 in Bahrain, we take a lap of the BIKC to give the competitors some interesting insight into what they can expect in Sakhir plus some excellent tips to work with. The driver will make the difference!
(Main Straight)
The BIKC is a high speed, fast and flowing track where you really need to stay focused and build your rhythm to get into the flow of this demanding layout. The track is...
From Kart to F1
04/11/21
With the last scheduled races now over, many of the minor Formula championships have consecrated their absolute winners.
During the recent weekends, almost all the most important minor categories have closed their doors recording in their roll of honour a new absolute Champion. Different stories and different national...
Special
29/03/21
The karting season in Italy is about to begin, and the fastest athletes from all over the world, including Russia, will come to the WSK races. Of course, in the face of the ongoing threat from covid-19, the participation of many foreign pilots is questionable, but the Russians have become a phenomenon in European karting over the past few years.
Their success, especially in children's classes, attracts attention and sometimes even arouses a slight envy of rivals. Do you remember that race where the first seven fastest drivers were from...
Stories
17/03/21
100 years of Rotax represent 100 years of history of mobility – including almost half a century of karting history. The development of the BRP-Rotax kart engines started in the 80s with the production of the first high performance engines which soon dominated the karting market and succeeded at national and international championships
While Rotax engines had long been an established brand in motorcycles, they had to break new ground in karting. With the entry of Bombardier into the motorcycle market, the Rotax engine type 124 used...
Interview
15/03/21
After two testing days in Lonato, NGM Motorsport has doubled the pink quota thanks to the presence of Manuela Gostner under the eyes of Natalia Balbo.
The team of the three partners, Nico Biasuzzi, Ermanno Feltrin and Moreno Fortuni, had the pleasure to host for two days the face of the all-female covered wheels, Manuel Gostner for a two-day of...
Close Up
07/05/20
Sweden returns to racing with a completely new model that limits the number of participants, the paddock and establishes the days of each competition, below a detailed explanation.
Sweden has always been a sort of exception in the management of this COVID-19 emergency. The country has respected other measures, albeit always of containment, but different from other...
