RMCGF: Day 1
Rotax Press: official Day One report from the 20th edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals at Sarno, Italy – the famous chassis lineup and driver allocation.
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Kiwi Report: Race of Stars
There were plenty of Kiwis at Race of Stars, and two of them – Matthew Payne and Mathew Kinsman – made a big impression.
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Video: Re-Live Race of Stars
Watch all the Race of Stars videos, on and off-track action from the Gold Coast, including interviews, racing, presentations and highlights clip.
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Abbasse Wins Another Race of Stars
Frenchman Anthony Abbasse has taken out his second consecutive Gold Coast 600 Race of Stars at the Xtreme Karting Complex for the SodiKart factory team after a remarkable series of events that saw the race decided after the chequered flag.
IAME International Wrap
James Wharton was the only Australian to make the finals at the 2019 IAME International at Le Mans this past week, but there were some worthy efforts from many with several making the B finals.
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ROK Cup Wrap
Seven Australians contested the ROK Cup International Final in Italy earlier this month, and two of them – Marcos Flack and Alex Ninovic – made it through to the finals.
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New Spec Mini & Micro MAX for Grand Finals
The Micro and Mini MAX classes at this year’s Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals in Italy will use new MY20-spec engines.
Payne Pounces at Race of Stars
Kiwi Matthew Payne upstaged the Europeans and Australia’s best to qualify fastest at the Race of Stars on the Gold Coast yesterday. Here’s the qualifying day report, plus link to today’s live stream.
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How-To Video: Rotax MAX Tuning
Here’s another tech how-to video by Derek Jones at Power Republic – carby tuning on the Rotax MAX, covering things like jetting, float heights and needle positions.
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Karting Internationals at Movie World
Supercars Champion James Courtney hosted International Karting Stars Davide Forè from Italy and Frenchman Anthony Abbasse at Gold Coast’s Movie World this morning.
Pro Tour 2020
IKD have made significant cost saving changes to the 2020 Rotax Pro Tour, specifically in the area of travel. Also, here’s a teams list and what they’re offering for next year.
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CC Success at Junior Sprint Classic
Driver’s using CC Racing engines again starred at the annual Junior Sprint Classic held last week at Puckpunyal. CC Racing enjoyed wins in five of the nine classes, including a 1-2-3-4 lockout
Kiwi Report: ROK Cup Superfinal
Two of the eight Kiwis who contested the ROK Cup Superfinal in Italy on the weekend are heading home with trophies.
Aussie Assault: 24 Karters Racing Overseas
Twenty-Four Australian kart racers will be in action across three separate International karting events over the next three weeks.
NZ Top Half Round 3
Junior drivers turn up the heat – Cold winds and wet weather challenged drivers and crew members alike at the latest Top Half kart series round at Tokoroa Raceway last weekend,
Preview: Kiwi ROKkers in Italy
KIWI EIGHT ‘READY TO ROK’ AT BIG CUP SUPERFINAL EVENT IN ITALY They have qualified by beating their peers at home. And last weekend each got to complete what effectively …
Countdown On for Team Australia Drivers
The countdown is well and truly on for the 20th Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals which commence in Italy on October 19 – and seven of the 13 members of Team Australia already have World Finals experience.
Winning Start for Sharp
Young Christchurch karter Louis Sharp enjoyed a winning start to his first racing trip to Europe, the 12-year-old storming through the pack to win the Mini ROK class B Final at the annual Trofeo D’Autunno (Autumn Trophy) meeting in Italy on the weekend.
Williams Champion of Champions
Kobi Williams has taken out the 2019 Champion of Champions feature race at the annual Junior Sprint Classic meeting at Puckapunyal today. Williams beat home Bailey Collins and Nicholas Sacco in the 20-lap race for KA3 Junior.
Nyora Opens Speedway Season
Round 1 of the Yarra Valley Speedway Kart Club’s 2019-20 season kicked off with a night event at Nyora Speedway on October 5.
WA Kart Championship
Twelve blue plates were awarded at the West Australian Kart Championship at Esperance last weekend. Here’s the full class-by-class race report.
The Karticle – ‘Lids’ Edition
Favourite helmets from each class feature in this unique race report & photo spread from Albury/Wodonga Kart Club – plus driver profile: Benjamin Roberts
Eight Kiwis Prep for ROK Superfinal
The 8-strong Kiwi squad that has assembled in Italy this week to prepare for this year’s ROK Superfinal meeting is set to get a valuable hit-out at the South Garda track at Lonato this weekend at the annual Trofeo D’Autunno meeting.
Vettel Drives Shifter Kart
Sebastian Vettel drove a shifter kart for the first time on the Monday after the Russian Grand Prix. The track sessions took place at Lonato with the Tony Kart Racing Team. He drove Tony Kart Racer 401R frames in both OK and KZ versions. INCLUDES VIDEO
QLD State Kart Championship Final
The Noise reports from the second and final round of the 2019 Queensland Kart Championship at Cooloola Coast Kart Club. Includes video of all finals.