David Martin-Janiak

Michai Stephens Joins RJB Motorsports’ USF2000 Team for 2016

December 11, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

In a press conference today at the PRI Show, RJB Motorsports and Metalloid Corporation announced that talented up-and-coming American Michai Stephens will join SCCA champion Clint McMahan as the Sturgis, Mich-based team steps up full-time into the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda in 2016. Stephens, 23, from Evanston, Ill., gained his introduction to […]

Lewis Hamilton at the future champions race in 1996

Hamilton racing debuts in 1996

December 11, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

Here is a video of Lewis Hamilton at the race of the future champions in 1996 amazing that back then the on board camera didn’t shake at all.

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Garett Grist Returns to Juncos Racing for the 2016 Pro Mazda Championship

December 11, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

Juncos Racing is pleased to announce Canadian Garett Grist will return to the team for the 2016 Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires. Grist is the fourth driver to commit to the 2015 Pro Mazda Champion team. Garett Grist (Grimsby, Ontario, Canada) recently completed a very successful season in the 2015 Pro Mazda […]

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THE NEW EDITIONS OF THE ANDREA MARGUTTI TROPHY AND TROFEO DELLE INDUSTRIE OF 2016 AT SOUTH GARDA KARTING

December 11, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

The two events organized by Parma Karting have been confirmed as part of the CIK-FIA 2016 international calendar. The 27th Andrea Margutti Trophy will take place on 11-13 March 2016, the 45th Trofeo delle Industrie on 28-30 October. The two international events organized by Parma Karting will take place also in 2016 at the […]

P1 Engines at the front of the field all week long (Photo Todd McCall – www.OTP.ca)

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P1 ENGINES SUCCESSFUL AT SKUSA SUPERNATIONALS

December 9, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

“Three podiums and six top-tens to finish the season strong” P1 Engines once again had a strong showing at a national-level competition, scoring three podiums finishes and six top-ten results at the annual Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) SuperNationals held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taking place over the November 18-22 weekend, […]

OTHER OPEN WHEEL

RJB Motorsports to Field Two-Car USF2000 Team in 2016

December 8, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

RJB Motorsports today confirmed it will field a two-car team in the 2016 Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda. The long-term commitment follows an exploratory USF2000 outing at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in August and participation in the recent Chris Griffis Memorial Mazda Road to Indy Test at Circuit of The […]

Regulations and Schedules

This is how the DMSB Shifterkart Cup works

December 7, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

New class at the DMSB German Kart Championship A few weeks ago the DMSB presented a fourth class within the framework of the German Kart Championship. The DMSB Shifterkart Cup (DSKC) is going to celebrate its premiere in 2016 and is agreat addition to the highest German kart racing series due to its strong concept. The […]

The Dutchman Michel Vacirca has also enjoyed success as the team manager of CRG Holland

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According CRG Holland, the introduction of OK engines will be very positive

December 7, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

A top level driver in the 80s and 90s, the Dutchman Michel Vacirca has also enjoyed success as the team manager of CRG Holland. With his vision of competition, 100% oriented towards racing, he is enthusiastically contemplating the future of karting with the forthcoming introduction of OK engines. Michel Vacirca, firstly can you […]

Former CRG driver Max Verstappen received three prizes for his brilliant F1 season.

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FIA AWARDED THE STRONGEST PAIRING IN THE WORLD MADE BY CRG

December 6, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

Jorrit Pex received the trophy for the victory of the KZ World Championship at the yearly FIA Prize Giving ceremony. Former CRG driver Max Verstappen received three prizes for his brilliant F1 season. The yearly FIA Prize Giving Ceremony held on 4th December in Paris celebrated the 2015 champions. The young Dutch driver of CRG […]

RALLY

Three WRC trophies for Volkswagen – Rally World Champions honoured in Paris

December 6, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

Volkswagen, Ogier and Ingrassia receive world champion trophies at FIA gala World champions officially honoured, grand appearance for Polo R WRC Glamour and glory for the three-time world champions: Volkswagen, Sébastien Ogier (F) and Julien Ingrassia (F) received trophies for their title wins in the World Rally Championship (WRC) at the grand award ceremony hosted […]

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MARYLAND’S MATT MILLER WINS 6 CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2015

December 4, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

Hard work, determination and focus led Matt Miller to one of his ultimate goals in karting, a World Karting Association national championship in the Gold Cup Series. Miller’s two Gold Cup national championships highlighted a 2015 season that saw the Perry Hall, Md., native score six class championships between national, regional and local competition. Miller […]

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Renault announces return to Formula 1 in 2016

December 4, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

Carlos Ghosn announces his decision that Renault will return to Formula 1 with its own team for 2016 season. Renault, 12-time Constructors’ Champion with nearly 40 years in the sport, is an iconic brand in Formula 1 and intends to play an active role in the sport’s development. F1 is a technology showcase and accelerates […]

Regulations and Schedules

Decisions of the FIA World Motor Sport Council concerning Karting

December 4, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

At its meeting of December 2nd, 2015 in Paris, France, the FIA World Motor Sport Council took the following decisions on the basis of proposals from the International Karting Commission. Superkart As part of the CIK-FIA European Superkart Championship, a specific classification for drivers using an eligible single cylinder engine will be implemented from […]

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FFSA Karting 2015 : un bilan plus qu’encourageant !

December 4, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

Les mesures prises par la Commission Nationale de Karting pour réorganiser le calendrier de la saison qui vient de s’achever ont porté leurs fruits. Les chiffres de fréquentation des épreuves fédérales ont effet progressé sensiblement en comparaison des années précédentes. Plus de 1100 pilotes ont participé aux compétitions FFSA Karting en 2015, soit une augmentation […]

Zach Holden provided Team Koene USA with a second place podium result at the SKUSA SuperNationals

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TEAM KOENE USA ADDS ZACH HOLDEN FOR 2016 KARTING SEASON

December 3, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

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BENIK KART DOMINATES SUPERNATIONALS TAG CADET CATEGORY

December 2, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – In the final event of the 2015 karting season, Team BENIK continued their winning ways at the annual SuperKarts USA (SKUSA) SuperNationals in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taking on the TaG Cadet field, BENIK would top the podium for the victory in the most prestigious karting event in the United States and […]

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VORTEX ENGINE (ROK) ANNOUNCES NEW RETAIL PRICES FOR NORTH AMERICAN MARKET

December 2, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

“The ROK engine packages will see a significant price drop heading into 2016” In anticipation of ROK Cup Promotions announcing their 2016 ROK Cup USA series race schedule next week, VORTEX is rolling out new retail pricing for their engine packages. The pricing will lower the cost for the three main engine packages offered in […]

Abu Dhabi GP2 DAMS last race of the season

Crash videos

Top-3 finish for DAMS in the teams’ championship

December 1, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

The 2015 GP2 season came to an abrupt and bizarre end as the final sprint race was stopped on the first lap depriving Alex Lynn, who was in the lead at the time, of a possible third victory. The weekend got off to a great start for DAMS as Pierre Gasly scored his third pole […]

Zoey Edenholm will join Team Koene USA in 2016 (Photo Todd McCall – www.OTP.ca)

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ZOEY EDENHOLM JOINS TEAM KOENE USA FOR 2016 SEASON

December 1, 2015 David Martin-Janiak 0

With the 2016 season fast approaching, Team Koene USA is pleased to welcome another driver to their elite level karting program. Joining the Indianapolis, Indiana based squad for several of North America's top karting series, Zoey Edenholm will be a sophomore in the Junior class as she will compete in both Rotax and IAME powered karts throughout the United States.