Live-timing: IAME Euro Series Round 4 at the “Home of Champions” circuit of Genk Live-timing: IAME Euro Series Round 4 at the “Home of Champions” circuit of Genk Bas Kaligis / Friday, August 26, 2022 0 711 Article rating: No rating The circuit of Genk, the “Home of Champions”, will host the final round of the IAME Euro Series 2022. The technical and selective Genk circuit, 1360 meters long, is demanding for the drivers and is a major challenge for the technical teams. It is the favourite track of Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen, who often comes to drive a kart on the circuit when the opportunity arises. To make the races even more complex, the rapidly changing weather situation requires frequent adaptations. Read more
Alice Buckley selected as FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars Finalist Alice Buckley selected as FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars Finalist Bas Kaligis / Wednesday, August 24, 2022 0 897 Article rating: 4.0 Gold Coast teenager Alice Buckley has been selected as a finalist in the FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars program in France on Sunday. Buckley travelled to the Paul Ricard circuit as one of the 14 young drivers to participate in the four-day evaluation program aboard karts and a Formula 4 car at the Paul Ricard circuit last week. Read more
Music, vendors and lots of racing fun at 27TH Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix Music, vendors and lots of racing fun at 27TH Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix Bas Kaligis / Wednesday, August 24, 2022 0 314 Article rating: No rating The 27th running of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest karting street race, this year will feature 18 racing classes. Admission is free to this family-oriented event. Racing is schedule for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day with morning practice and afternoon qualifying heat races on Saturday, followed by practice, opening ceremonies and 18 feature races Sunday. Read more
Strong drive by Andreas Bäckman at Gelleråsen Arena Strong drive by Andreas Bäckman at Gelleråsen Arena Bas Kaligis / Tuesday, August 23, 2022 0 630 Article rating: No rating This year's fourth STCC event was held last weekend, August 18th-20th, at Gelleråsen Arena in Sweden. After a difficult qualifying for Andreas Bäckman, he got his revenge on the race day and took two podium positions. “Good race day with two podiums, a lot of overtaking and fun to show that the speed is there for the upcoming races”, Andreas Bäckman says. Read more
Josh Fife claims second KZ2 Australian Kart Championship Josh Fife claims second KZ2 Australian Kart Championship Bas Kaligis / Tuesday, August 23, 2022 0 1131 Article rating: No rating Josh Fife has claimed his second SP Tools KZ2 Australian Kart Championship, presented by Castrol EDGE in Newcastle on Sunday after an epic series of races that saw a three way title fight go right down to the 25 lap final. Read more