WSK World Series - USA Round

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At the end of the qualifying day at the WSK World Series in New Jersey, USA, the polemen are De Vries (Zanardi-Parilla), Thonon (CRG-Maxter), D’Agosto (Tony Kart-Vortex) and Verstappen (CRG-Maxter).

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Above: de Vries in his special USA-liveried kart leads Convers, Super KF

Day of qualifying for WSK World Series. The temperature has stabilized at levels suitable to Millville, facilitating the work of teams engaged in the second round of the WSK World Series. The teams came from Europe have occupied the vast circuit of the F1 paddock in New Jersey, merging with the North American teams that were waiting for the World Series in their territory. Teams and drivers around the world were currently engaged in the process of qualification. On the 1700 meters Tempest configuration of the circuit, the official practice and qualifying heats took place, a prelude to tomorrow's finals.

Let outsiders have a chance in qualifying. The timing practice session highlighted new drivers to bet on the prediction of the final results. In Super KF English Benjamin Cooper (Kosmic-Vortex-Vega) won the pole position, setting with a time of 1'00 "563 before the points leader, Dutch Nyck De Vries (Zanardi-Parilla-Vega). Similarly, the Spaniard Pedro Hiltbrand (Kosmic-Vortex-Dunlop) has blown the fastest time in KF3 Dutchman Max Verstappen (CRG-Maxter-Dunlop). Italian Ignazio D'Agosto (Tony Kart-Vortex-Vega), who chases the title in KF2, was the fastest of the class, beating the Danish Michelle Gatting (CRG-Maxter-Vega). KZ2 has confirmed on the top the championship leader, the Belgian Jonathan Thonon (CRG-Maxter-Dunlop), who scored the fastest ever lap of the day in 59 "703. His compatriot Rick Dreezen (Tony Kart-Vortex-Dunlop), separated by just 64 thousandths, marked the second time.


Above: deAgostino, KF2

Difficult matches for the bigs. The Super KF revived the duel between De Vries and the Frenchman Armand Convers (Kosmic-Vortex-Vega), who alternate to victory in the three heats. The first won the day, winning two races and the pole position in front of the opponent. Remain formidable French Kozlinski and Italian Davide Fore (both on CRG-Maxter-Vega), who start from the second row.

KZ2 is the domain of Thonon, on pole after winning the three heats today. Good job for Italian Marco Ardigo (Tony Kart-Vortex-Dunlop) too, which completes the front row next to Belgium. Also good results for Dreezen, which was placed in the second row next to the formidable Dutch Beitske Visser (Intrepid-TM-Dunlop). Satisfied even the Californian Gary Carlton that will occupy the third row with the other American driver Ron White (both on-CRG-Maxter-Dunlop).


Above: Thonon runs ahead of Ardigo, KZ2

In KF2 D’Agosto was confirmed at the top winning the pole position and two manches. Another success has gone to the Belgian Sebastien Bailly (Kosmic-Vortex-Vega),  which completes the front row. The EnglishmanChris Lock (Tony Kart-Vortex-Vega), current points leader, was slowed by a series of unexpected events, finishing only in ninth row. Excellent job for American Gustavo Menezes (Tony Kart-Vortex-Vega), placed in the second row with the Polish Karol Basz (RK-BMB-Vega).

In KF3 Verstappen came back before Hiltbrand. The Dutch won two heats, leaving his opponent winning the remaining race. The two will start tomorrow in the front row again, but this time with Verstappen in pole. Less fortunate was the Romanian Robert Visoiu (Tony Kart-Vortex-Dunlop), points leader, who will start tomorrow in 5th row. Best of Americans were Tristan Degrand (Kosmic-Vortex-Dunlop) and Raquel Martinez (Top Kart-Parilla-Dunlop) respectively in 7th and 8th row

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