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THE WHELEN ENGINEERING CORVETTE DP IS PRIMED TO PERFORM AS THE IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP HITS THE STREETS OF LONG BEACH

April 11, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

The Whelen Engineering Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype is headed west to the streets of Long Beach in pursuit of the team's first victory of the 2016 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship following a runner-up performance in the Twelve Hours of Sebring.

American Colton Herta will join Carlin for the upcoming British F3 round at Brands Hatch

Formula 3

Colton Herta to make BRDC British F3 debut at Brands Hatch this weekend

April 11, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

American Colton Herta will make his BRDC British Formula 3 Championship debut this weekend (16/17 April), as he replaces Carlin’s Lando Norris at Brands Hatch. The 16-year-old will take part in the three races on the Grand Prix circuit for the Surrey-based outfit, as Norris has clashing racing commitments in Europe.

KF / OK

TOP KART USA STRONG IN WKA MAN CUP ROUND TWO

April 11, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

"Four wins, four poles and 19 podiums at WKA Man Cup round two for Top Kart"

FORMULA 1

The day Jacques Villeneuve drove his dad’s Ferrari

April 9, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Gilles Villeneuve remembered on track at Fiorano when his son, the 1997 World Champion, Jacques Villeneuve drove his father’s Ferrari 312 T4.

FORMULA 1

Getting to know Gene Haas

April 9, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Haas was born on Nov. 12, 1952 in the industrial town of Youngstown, Ohio. For someone born in what used to be known as the “Industrial Heartland of North America,” it’s appropriate that Haas has become a captain of industry, where his company, Haas Automation, is the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America.

KF / OK

More Than OK: “Once you’ve driven it, you’ll love it!”

April 8, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

With the dates now announced for the inaugural MSA OK British Championships, the official supplier of the series’ Vortex Engines, Strawberry Racing, is inviting drivers to ‘try before they buy’ for a nominal fee. Following painstaking development by the CIK, the new OK breed of engines will replace their KF predecessors this summer. Consequently, with the MSA adopting OK as its official British Junior and Senior championships, history will be made by the first race-winners and champions.

ROTAX

CAN-AM KARTING CHALLENGE TO OFFER SPECIAL INCENTIVES TO 2016 SERIES PARTICIPANTS

April 8, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

With the opening round of the popular Can-Am Karting Challenge just around the corner, series officials are pleased to announce awards and incentives for the 2016 season. Through a joint effort with the Fikse Wheels Driver Development Program and MAXSpeed, Can-Am participants can reap rewards of discounted Rotax evo engine upgrade kits as well as Rotax Micro MAX and Mini MAX engines, while series class champions will receive free entry to MAXSpeed Entertainment's pinnacle event, the 2016 Sofina Foods US Open series finale in Las Vegas, Nevada.

It was a podium sweep for P1 Engines in X30 Junior at Pro Kart Challenge (Photo P1 Engines)

KF / OK

P1 ENGINES BACK ON TOP IN X30 JUNIOR AND MINI SWIFT IN SKUSA COMPETITION

April 8, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

It was another winning weekend for P1 Engines in the Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) ProKart Challenge program. Taking place on the temporary layout in Monterey Bay, California, P1 Engines powered drivers would be at the pointy end of the field throughout the event and eventually score victories in the IAME X30 Junior and IAME Mini Swift divisions.

NASCAR

Roush Yates Engines Announces Technical Partnership with Convergent Science

April 8, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Roush Yates Engines is pleased to announce a technical partnership with the industry leader in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Convergent Science. “Convergent Science is a global leader in the CFD field,” said Doug Yates, President and CEO of Roush Yates Engines. “Their continued passion to push the technological boundaries and constant pursuit of innovation perfectly aligns with Roush Yates Engines vision and direction.”

SHIFTER

DANTE AND SANI SPECTACULAR IN KZ2 AT THE 27TH SPRING TROPHY IN LONATO

April 8, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Dante ended second absolute in the Trophy, while Sani, at the debut with Maranello Kart, has been very competitive too. Maranello Kart's colors have been shining also in the other categories with the highs of the victory of Cesari in Prodriver Under and that of Danti in Prodriver Over.

Formula 4

1er meeting réussi et plein de promesses pour Hugo Chevalier

April 8, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Quatre courses, quatre podiums ! La saison 2016 a démarré de manière vraiment positive pour Hugo Chevalier au Championnat de France F4, sur le circuit Paul Ricard au Castellet. Dans cette série fédérale qui a révélé tant de grands champions automobile, le Haut-Savoyard a impressionné les observateurs par sa capacité d'adaptation et sa rapidité. Voilà le rookie déjà pointé à la deuxième place au général et en position de meilleur français.

SHIFTER

SPRING IN BLUE! CKR WIN!

April 7, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

From the first practice day, CKR's driver Enrico Bernardotto demonstrated his stratospheric supremacy, bringing the standard of the event to a new level.

Flavio Camponeschi and Paolo De Conto, KZ CRG

KF / OK

CRG SHINING IN LA CONCA’S WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES

April 7, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

De Conto and Camponeschi great protagonists of KZ in the third of the four rounds of the WSK Super Master Series. Joyner on the podium of OK, Hiltbrand still leading the classification. Wilson and Hauger front runners in OK Junior. Maiden win for Mallet of Team Gamoto in 60 Mini.

Ryan Norberg looks to carry his momentum into SKUSA competition (Photo Cody Schindel – CanadianKartingNews.com)

KF / OK

NORBERG LOOKS FORWARD TO WEST COAST DEBUT FOR ORLANDO KART CENTER

April 7, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

The Orlando based Orlando Kart Center racing ambassador Ryan Norberg will be making hisWest Coast debut this April attending his first Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) Pro Tour event, being held at the beautiful Phoenix Kart Racing circuit at the end of the month. Looking to build on his success from the Florida Winter Tour, the Floridian will pilot a Tony Kart chassis in the talent filled X30 Senior class.

TOURING

Brilliant start for Tiago Monteiro in France gets him his first podium of the season for the Portuguese driver

April 7, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Tiago Monteiro had the best start to a WTCC season ever this weekend! The Portuguese driver was one of the main protagonists at the Paul Ricard circuit in France in the opening two races of the 2016 championship: fourth and second in two highly disputed events with plenty of action and incidents. Furthermore, he was consistently one of the fastest drivers on track all weekend and now sits in second place in the drivers' championship battle.

SPORTSCAR

Aron Smith takes third place in Volkswagen CC

April 7, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Aron Smith drove excellently in the opener of the new British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season, securing a podium position in his Volkswagen CC. The Irishman started the second race held on the legendary Brands Hatch circuit in seventh place, but moved up to third place.

TOURING

Kajaia just misses out on podium in Volkswagen GTI TCR

April 7, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Davit Kajaia of Georgia narrowly missed out on a podium position in his Volkswagen GTI TCR at the start of the TCR International Series season held over the Formula 1 racing weekend. Kajaia, who drives for the privateer team Engstler, finished the second race on the Bahrain International Circuit in fourth place in his 330 hp Volkswagen.

Formula 3

Volkswagen drivers Eriksson and Zhou start season with podium finishes

April 7, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

The teenagers Joel Eriksson (S) and Guanyu Zhou (CN) have got Volkswagen off to a successful start in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship with two podium finishes. 16-year-old Zhou put in a fantastic performance in a rainy second race at the season opener on the Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France, finishing in third place.

OTHER OPEN WHEEL

Kyle Kaiser Captures First Win in the Indy Lights Championship at Phoenix International Raceway

April 6, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Kyle Kaiser proved to be perfect in the third round of the 2016 Indy Lights Championship Presented by Cooper Tires, claiming his first win in the series and taking home his second pole of the season at Phoenix International Raceway. Kaiser’s win marks the first win for Juncos Racing this season and moves the American into the lead of the championship.

KF / OK

TANDA Racing Dominates 2016 FWT Masters ROK Championship

April 6, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

TANDA Racing, a Praga kart dealer and racing team, is pleased to announce their driver, Anthony Honeywell, dominated the Bordogna Racing Engines Masters ROK series at the Florida Winter Tour this year. Honeywell took an early lead in the last race, leaving co-competitor Adam Pettit close behind but with no chance of passing him.

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