Karting News
Focus
07/12/22
Snell is a not-for-profit foundation founded in the USA in 1957 and named after William ‘Pete’ Snell, an amateur racing car driver who tragically passed away the year before in an accident in which the race car rolled and his helmet proved sadly inadequate. His name is inside any helmet, on a label that certifies your own helmet, or ….the helmet you’re going to buy. (f.m.)
The Foundation born in the name of Pete Snell has always maintained neutrality with respect to manufacturers according to the purpose that its standards pursue to measure and certify: the safety...
Close Up
05/12/22
After several years spent in Offenbach, the first post-Covid edition of the historic event dedicated to karting should have been held in Dortmund. A number of registrations not up to expectations and a general distrust on the part of operators behind the decision to cancel this edition to focus on 2024.
«Of course it hits us that we have to take another break after 2021 and 2022. We have spoken to numerous exhibitors. They are very hesitant due to the current economic development and the...
Survey
29/11/22
As usual, Vroom launches its year-end event to officially close yet another great sporting season: let the Vroom Awards 2022 begin!
There could be no season's end without the usual Vroom Karting Magazine event that offers readers and fans the chance to vote for the best international driver of the 2022 season.
The...
Interview
29/11/22
Claudio Pagliarani, a very experienced driver who spent a good part of his twenty-year career in the Rotax Trophy, has finally brought the Italian colors back to the podium. Today the owner of a team (Squadra Corse 54), he raced his eighth Grand Final in the DD2 Masters in Portimao, bringing home a result that he often missed in the past by a whisker. (f.m.)
Tell us a little about your Portimao
Since I've managed my Team, having made my passion my job, I race less. This year I staked everything on this race, I came here with the aim of winning it, I...
Races
27/11/22
The finals held, the Rotax movement is about to celebrate the event’s epilogue with the awarding of trophies. The British contingent confirms being the best by winning three categories. The Swedes excelled in the two electric-powered categories. An Italian returns to the podium.
The finals provided some exciting moments. Especially in the initial stages, there was no lack of close, tight-knit battles, and the victories stemmed from the skill of the drivers who were best able...
Close Up
26/11/22
Rotax presents the new powertrain for Minikart: the goal is the new generations.
In a world that is changing before our eyes, a player of absolute importance in the karting world like Rotax cannot escape the challenges that the market lets emerge, while a new generation of guys...
Amarcord
25/11/22
This is just a summary of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals, now at its 18th edition and still continues to grow. The winners this time were French drivers Iglesias (Micro) and Armand (Mini), Holland’s Van der Helm (Junior) and Britain’s Ward (Senior), Australians Gillis (DD2) and Woolston (DD2 Masters).
RACES REPORT
MICRO MAX
Al Azhari penalised, Iglesias rejoices
After Keanu Al Azhari from the United Arab Emirates let off steam in the free practice, in the official qualifiers it’s Dani Van...
Amarcord
24/11/22
Given the importance of the result, it seems right to focus on him: Alex Irlando, 16 year old driver from Italy, takes the Senior crown after a perfect, careful, impeccable final, one of substance. An ending that capped an equally exciting weekend, which would have been in itself remarkable, even without the final victory.
And if the tone might seem slightly over-emphatic, it can not be otherwise, since Alex is the first Italian driver to achieve this important goal. Alex leaves a mark in the history of the sport for...
Amarcord
24/11/22
This is the fourth time the RMC has landed in Portimao for the highlight event of the season, the Grand Finals. The first time was in December 2012, at its 13th edition. As we wait for the RMCGF 2022 to roar to life we want to look back at the events that have taken place on the Portuguese circuit starting with the one in 2012.
Staggering numbers
A total of 279 participants in the four official categories (Junior, Senior, DD2, DD2 Masters) did battle in Portimao. In addition, to promote the Micro Max category, 34 mini...
Races
22/11/22
The Red Army confirmed itself as the team to beat in the top class in the USA event that closes the season "that counts". Victories for the brands from Lissone also in the Master X30 (Thomas Grice on a CL) and in the 125 Master with former Formula 1 driver Antonio Pizzonia, still very active in karting. (fabio marangon / pics manuela nicoletti)
«A great event as always, this year with a chilly air, but with the sun that accompanied us during all the races. With Birel Art PSL we got a full booty - Birel Patron Ronni Sala told us...
Editorials
21/11/22
The Trophy centered on the liquid-cooled Rotax Max 125 has given birth and fostered - for over 25 years - the single-make philosophy: 'competition with the same means'. In the history of its formula, Sunday amateurs and F1 World Champions coexist (f.m.)
We will perhaps never stop talking about single-brand karts and motorsports: on the one hand, because single-brands represent, at least on paper, the zero or starting point of any motorsport...
Close Up
20/11/22
Face to Face! And the difference between the Russ and Shaun is only 3 "
Saturday featured the usual challenge of the Tyre Changing Contest for mechanics. A long series of heats that were especially selective until the number of participants in the pre-finals was reduced...
Events
20/11/22
Nearly 400 drivers representing over 60 nations divided into 8 categories (including the E20 Junior and Senior electric-powered) are here to race.
After the always captivating welcome party on Saturday, complete with barbecue, when the final round of the Tyre Changing Contest was held, today Sunday, November 20, the curtain officially opened on...
Events
18/11/22
Starting this weekend, the spotlight turns onto the Rotax Grand Finals in Portimão.
The season finale has featured the spectacular event by Rotax for 23 years now. The stage for the world's most famous and copied format is well and truly set and ready in Portimao. Already this...
Close Up
15/11/22
Behind Jecko's logo are Andrea and Filippo, the founders of the seat company that, in addition to its unique design, stands out for the quality of its materials and level of research. Research that Jecko is also beginning to transfer to other products inherent to seating and safety in Karting such as the FIA homologated Chest and Rib Protector. (by f. marangon)
It is more difficult to start a business in the sector if you have not been a part of it from an early age, and no sport better than karting among motorsports disciplines conquers you when you are...
From Kart to F1
14/11/22
The first victory in Formula One is always a milestone. In George Russell's case, it is yet another confirmation of a generation of top kart drivers but also of how knowing how to drive is not the only skill to work on. (f.marangon)
We do not yet know if current karting will produce as many talents as are now competing on the most prestigious stage of motorsport. The crescendo, but above all the great consistency of results,...
Vroom Academy
14/11/22
Vroom Academy continues this month with part 2 of the new column brought to you by 18 times Australian karting champion David Sera. With over 25 years of experience racing around the world in various classes and running at the top of the field, he has now turned his focus to coaching the next generation of racers. In doing this, Sera has also introduced an online coaching platform called KART CLASS, aiming to provide even more drivers with the essential information that’s easy to access, helping to develop their own skills using different levels of programs and options.(by david sera)
THE ART OF DRIVING IN THE RAIN (PART 2)
With some parts of the world moving into their winter months and so much rain predicted at this time in many countries, this edition of the Vroom Academy is...
Opinion
10/11/22
Regardless of what drives the machine, there are unique emotions that live solely and exclusively inside the track, behind the visor, inside the mind – less so in a debate (f. marangon-photo m. segato))
In a period or era in which it is easy to become polarized on any issue, let alone controversial ones, it is the task of those who seek to be above the parties, unbiased, objective - as only, now...
Close Up
10/11/22
Jorn Haase tells us about the season of drivers who raced with his chassis. (m. boscariol)
Jorn tell us about this past season!
Officially we, as Haase company, do not have a Racing Team. We did a couple of races this year, including one 15 days ago at Le Mans, in which we did very well....
Track Test
09/11/22
Vroom tests as world premiére the new electric engine by Blue Shock Race (by C. Forni/Photo M. Segato)
Vroom has tested today, as world premiére, the new 33Kw (45Hp) electric engine by Blue Shock Race at the karting circuit of Franciacorta... so much torque was there, but a little lack of...
