Karting News
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...
Races
10/03/21
After much hard work behind the scenes, with assistance from the Limburg municipality and the Mayor of Genk, the BNL Karting Series now heads into its 14th season at full throttle, as the “Grand Kick-Off” sees over 140 drivers from 14 different nations head to the world-renowned Karting Genk circuit in Belgium for two action-packed days of racing.
Even with the current COVID-19 restrictions still not allowing spectators at this time, this will not dim the atmosphere that will hear the sound of engines, the smell of fuel and rubber, coupled...
Vroom Covers
09/03/21
Eisei Matsudo - THE SUN CONTINUES TO RISE IN JAPANESE - Eiko Celebrates 25 Years
From March 10 the digital version on Pocketmags.com
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Close Up - Changes in the UK
Interview: Felipe Massa
I Love Kart: Eisei Matsudo
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News and Previews
09/03/21
Gunskirchen, Austria, March, 9th, 2021 – We are proud to announce the location of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2021: finally, we will go to BAHRAIN! The best 2021 RMC drivers worldwide will compete for the RMCGF title at the exciting Bahrain International Karting Circuit from December 03rd – 11th, 2021.
„We are happy to welcome the best Rotax drivers of the world to Bahrain and to this prestigious track, which is well-known across the globe, located right next to the famous F1 race track...
News and Previews
09/03/21
President Gary Crawford of the Vintage Kart Club of America has made the sad announcement that Faye 'Ladybug' Pierson, the Queen of Karting has passed away (11 July 1928 – 6 March 2021).
Faye Pierson drove a kart for the very first time on Christmas Day 1957. Faye and her late husband Tom Pierson were initially introduced to karting by a neighbour who had purchased a kart kit as a...
News and Previews
06/03/21
Following the first World Motor Sport Council meeting, FIA has rescheduled two rounds of the new FIA European Karting calendar.
The decision was announced by the Federation at the end of the first meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in Geneva chaired by Jean Todt.
FIA has given its approval for the rescheduling...
From Kart to F1
05/03/21
On the last season, his debut season, the Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto confirmed himself as one of the most interesting emerging talents of the new generation.
The former CRG ace continues his climb in the main categories of international motor racing. Bortoleto has just come back from a great first year in single seaters with the Prema team where, in...
Interview
03/03/21
The new driver of CRG Team immediately scored an excellent third place during the Super Master Series of Adria.
The big name for the new 60 Mini branded CRG is Gerasim Skulanov, a Russian talent with a long experience in a 60 Mini which keeps on changing and raising its bar.
In the weekend just gone, the All...
Races
02/03/21
The 2020 European Champion started his season in the best way by winning both the first races of the KZ2 season!
The 2020 European Champion started his season in the best way by winning both the first races of the KZ2 season!
An incredible success the one of Gustavsson on the track of Adria, the same that last...
Races
25/02/21
The 2021 racing season started competitively for Maxim Rehm, despite the bad luck in Sunday’s Prefinal.
The German driver, who was already fast in the test days before the event, immediately scored the overall pole position in the Qualifying Practices placed on Friday. Rehm continued to impress in the...
Interview
24/02/21
In the new 60 Mini, the Dutch driver started the season as an absolute protagonist.
Already in 2020, Renè Lammers had shown his full potential by climbing the rankings, winning races and settling in the top positions. On the first weekend of the new year, at the Adria circuit...
Interview
23/02/21
World Champion Freddie Slater is ready for an encore in 2021.
The World Championship in Portugal put the magnifying glass on the great driving skills in the rain of British riders, primarily Freddie Slater. The Briton left everyone speechless a few months ago...
Interview
18/02/21
The 2021 season of the OKJ category will have a new name among the young rookies, that of Maciej Gladysz.
The young Gladysz is a new Sauber Karting Team face, an important step for the Polish driver after a 2020 as a protagonist in his last year of 60 Mini category.
During the past season, together...
News and Previews
12/02/21
According to the news we have been able to gather, Gerasim Skulanov will soon be announced by CRG as the new driver of the 60 MINI with a two-year contract which will also include the OK Junior.
After the great dynamism of the KZ market, CRG seems to be defining the MINI team with the same determination. Certainly, both categories are important in terms of market and, according to what we...
Interview
11/02/21
One of the most promising faces of the former OKJ is ready for the new adventure in the Senior category. Tymoteusz Kucharczyk will again represent the colours of Robert Kubica and Birel Art.
Following the official announcement of the Birel Art 2021 line-up, the Polish driver is officially a new face of the Senior category. The same category is now about to welcome a new generation of...
News and Previews
11/02/21
After being tested positive by COVID-19 and followed the protocol, Pierre Gasly finally made it back to the track in Dubai (the place he spent his self-isolation time), thanks to his friend’s Leclerc branded go-kart.
Tested negative, the first place to go for the Alpha Tauri driver was obviously a kart circuit. As seen on his Twitter profile, the brand new kart was a CL by Birel Art and as far as Pierre...
Vroom Covers
10/02/21
TININI FREEWHEELING! Like every start of the year, CRG owner talks to us about business and karting in general, and despite his proverbial diplomacy, is always outspoken, sparing no one.
From February 10 the digital version on Pocketmags.com
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Red Line - Appearance or Substance
Vroom Women Awards 2020 - Belen Garcia
Interview: Giancarlo...
News and Previews
05/02/21
The RGMMC-curated series is set for its second edition in the upcoming season.
The calendar will include four rounds which, as always, will accompany all the protagonists in preparation for the appointments on the FIA Karting calendar.
In the first round, Champions of...
Interview
03/02/21
The 2019 World Champion and 2020 European Champion, Marijn Kremers is ready for the new path of the season that is now beginning.
Kremers will obviously still be the favourite for KZ 2021. After a series of outstanding results and two consecutive titles, the Dutchman will have the task of living up to the high expectations....
