The PF International circuit is hosting the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior and the first OK-N World Cup from 12th to 15th September. 262 drivers from 59 nations are on the entry lists marking a new participation record. The special features of PF International's track, with its classic 1,382m layout and bridge, make it a true staple of British-style karting competition.

Australian James Anagnostiadis, a Junior Driver with the Mercedes Formula One Team, comes into the weekend riding a wave of momentum.

Rocco Coronel was announced Wednesday by Red Bull as a new driver for its talent program. The 13-year-old karter and son of racing driver Tom Coronel have been admired on international karting tracks for years and also caught the eye of Red Bull. Recently, Rocco Coronel participated in a test in Jerez de la Frontera in Spain under the watchful eye of Helmut Marko and that gave Red Bull the final push. KartXpress speaks with Rocco Coronel about his move to Red Bull.

Four rising talents join the path of current F1 stars Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz Jr. and Daniel Ricciardo with the Red Bull Junior Driver development programme.

Texan Jeff Dolian notched three wins and Quad-Cities native Tony Neilson grabbed his 26th Rock trophy at this year’s Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix presented by The Hemp Doctor.