News Archive - January 2015

Saturday January 31

Piastri Returns to Europe for 2015 Campaign Oscar to race the European & World Championships!
WSK Champions Cup - Qualifying Bale and Lundgaard the fastest

Thursday January 29

Klarich Wins WA KZ Round 1

Jake Klarich took a lights-to-flag victory in the 25 lap final at Albany's opening round of the FMA Motorsport WA KZ Series last weekend. The event started badly, heat 1 red-flagged after Jesse Elliott came out of his kart and Jason Betts broke a wrist. Full report, lots of photos, results & points HERE.

Jake Klarich Wins WA KZ Series Opener Round report, photos, results & point score
Ryan Grant Heads Strong NZ Prokart Entry Preview for series start this weekend
Lehane Confirmed in Strawberry Racing Lineup PR - Team news

Wednesday January 28

Karting News Briefs! KA updates, flip video: whose fault?, Senna DAP auction, JC sticker peak, etc
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Message from CIK-FIA Vice President Kees van de Grint on 2014; direct drive races this year
Code of Driving Conduct Set To Improve Aussie Karting Read what is and is not tolerated
Southern's Australia Day Classic Report and photos from Bolivar
New Classes Bring Fresh Look & Feel To NZ Rotax MAX Challenge Round 1 preview
Winning Start For BirelART Drivers at Pro Tour Jenner and Car lead the way

Tuesday January 27

PRD Galaxy Now Available Info, specs & photos of the latest TaG 125 engine
NSW Superkart Season Kicks Off Photos and report from Wakefield Park
Rotax Pro Tour Points Series scores after Rnd 1 - all classes plus Manufacturers' Cup
Aussie Trio Set For CIK-FIA Winter Cup Leoskow, Waters & McLellan prep for Italy
Pro Tour Video Review Highlighs from round 1 in Melbourne
Smyth's Perfect Buildup For A Big 2 Weeks Report, photos & results from Auckland's City of Sails
CIK-FIA Prize Giving Ceremony The 2014 Champions awarded in Milan

Monday January 26

IAME's 2015 Season Calendar Four big events; details and links
Payne Leads Kiwi Charge in Australia PR - The New Zealanders at Pro Tour

Sunday January 25

New Wave of Winners at Pro Tour Opener Sunday's official race report

Saturday January 24

New Stars Shine As Rotax Pro Tour Gets Underway Saturday report from Melbourne

  • Follow the opening round of Rotax Pro Tour across the weekend via their official Facebook and Twitter, plus all results going on CMS. Live race commentary on uStream.

Friday January 23

Karting News Briefs AVOIG wings, new Mach1, Offenbach pics/vid, plus industry, track & event updates
BRK Launch Two Versions of Senior Kart More 'Limits' for 2015
CRG/Maxter On Show at Offenbach PR - Race and rental machines
Maranello On Show at Offenbach PR - Manufacturer news

Thursday January 22

Rotax Rookies Turn To Top Gun Team Troy's new drivers debut at Pro Tour
Trio of Kiwis For Pro Tour Opener Cunningham, Drysdale and Payne for Melbourne
American Master Launches Driving School Alan Rudolph co-owner of new Texas racing complex

Wednesday January 21

Karting News Briefs New Margay, Offenbach expo video, Pro Tour program, plus other stuff
Sodi Unveil 2015 Range at Offenbach Race and rental karts from French manufacturer

Tuesday January 20

Karting News Briefs Rule, track, event & product updates, engine fire, chassis prize, vintage vid etc
F1 Star At Tiger's Fun Day Ricciardo arrives trackside in WA
Record Entry For Pro Tour Opener Preview for Todd Road this weekend
Injury Sidelines David Sera Deadly ruled out of Winter Cup team
Cunningham Commits to Pro Tour Driver's press release
Curtain Rises on Rotax Challenge of the Americas Round 1 report and photos

Monday January 19

North West Karters Take Out TaG @ Twilight Thunder Report, results, flip sequence from Launceston
Preview: FMA Motorsport WA KZ Series Round 1 this weekend; season launch & BBQ tonight
Bacchus Marsh Speedway Meeting Results from the weekend

Sunday January 18

Junior Top Guns - Round 2 Report, photos and series placings

Saturday January 17

Junior Top Guns - Round 1 Race report and photos from Oakleigh's season opener

Junior Top Guns

The 2015 season opener was all about the new pathway engines. The Vortex Mini Rok and IAME KA100 both won all the classes in which they were eligible. However, a Yamaha J was fastest in Cadet 12 and almost won the final... Read the round one report, with photos and results, HERE.

Friday January 16

James Courtney Launches Own Kart Brand! "JC Kart" to be unveiled next month

Thursday January 15

Super One Series Awards Ceremony Champions crowned after Autosport International

Wednesday January 14

Karting News Briefs New tracks, new signings and a whole lot more...
JV's Prepped For Asia Rotax Invitational Varley speaks to KSN before heading overseas
Ipswich's Final Race Event For 2014 Report & photos, final SEQJ-Max & Club rounds
WSK Gala Presentation Enaam Ahmed awarded WSK Driver of the Year

Tuesday January 13

CRG's Works Rotax Lineup Confirmed PR - Factory race team news

Monday January 12

Karting Australia Rule Amendments List of additions and deletions
Karting News Briefs Various happenings/announcements/photos
Preview: Twilight Thunder Launceston ready to open 2015 season

Sunday January 11

CRG Announce Works Team Drivers For CIK 2015 PR - Factory race team news

Friday January 9

Karting News Briefs Pro Tour supp regs, Tillotson guy @ Top Guns, BFM update, etc!
Rules Reminder for National Championship Events New regs kick in at Pro Tour round 1
Extended Range of Rotax Main Jets Leaner jets available for new Dellorto XS carb
Super One Award Free 2015 Seasons Pierce Lehane listed as series recipient
Strong Showing For Gangi Jnr In First Full Junior Season PR (USA) - Driver season review 2014

Wednesday January 7

Karting News Briefs Vids: BRK chassis + Deadly in Vegas, new stuff, junior training, Kosmic date etc etc

Monday January 5

Dylan Hollis Joins Praga for 2015 Junior champ to make IPK debut at Pro Tour round 1

Sunday January 4

DPE Driver Search for Australian Championships Looking for a spot in a factory race team?
More KA100 Tuning Tips From Remo Tech: Prevent the fouling of spark plugs

Saturday January 3

Karting News Briefs Some updates from here and abroad; Yamaha-only Clubman Pro at BFM
CRG's Goals & Changes for 2015 PR - International industry/team news


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