Strong FKS Debut For McCarthy
Rotax star Jack McCarthy ‘switched codes’ to the IAME X30-based Formula Kart Star (FKS) championship at Buckmore Park last weekend (9/10 April) and made an immediate impact.
TEAM KOENE USA SET FOR US OPEN WITH A STRONG NINE DRIVER TEAM
With the MAXSpeed Entertainment promoted US Open only one week away, Team Koene USA is poised and ready to attack with a talented squad of nine drivers. Littered amongst four of the Rotax divisions, Team Koene USA will enter drivers in Micro Max, Mini Max, Junior Max and Senior Max as they look to carry their momentum from the popular Florida Winter Tour and Rotax Challenge of the Americas programs where they claimed multiple race wins and podium results including a Rotax Junior Championship and a trio of Vice-Championships.
Tiago Monteiro aiming for victory in Slovakia
After an excellent start to the season in France two weeks ago, Tiago Monteiro is preparing for the second round of the 2016 WTCC this coming weekend, April 16 and 17, with a visit to Slovakia. Fully aware of his Honda Civic's potential, the Portuguese driver is confident that he can be in the fight for victories once again and be one of the early title contenders.
JAK CRAWFORD WINS ROTAX CHALLENGE OF THE AMERICAS IN SONOMA AND ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR REMAINDER OF 2016 AND 2017
When the dust had finally settled and the last checkered flag had flown, Jak walked away with two Rotax Mini MAX victories and a near sweep of the weekend racing under the Rolison Performance Group (RPG) tent. Yet, there is clearly more work to do in preparing for another Grand National Championship and the work behind the scenes is formalized with this announcement
Historic Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit awaits British F3 grid this weekend
The second round of the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship in association with Duo takes place on the legendary Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit in Kent this weekend (16/17 April), with a packed field of talented racers aiming for glory in three races.
The Volkswagen for a new era of rallying: development of the 2017 Polo R WRC enters crucial phase
More powerful, faster, and more spectacular – the Polo R WRC will generate about 380 hp/280 kW in the future. That is roughly 60 hp/45 kW more than the current car (318 hp/235 kW).
RACE REPORT: TEXAS SPRINT RACING SERIES PRESENTED BY MG TIRES
The Shifter Light class was dominated by local driver Casey Ross (DR Kart). Ross put his DR Kart on the Pole and never looked back with two heat race wins and the main event victory to sweep the weeknd.
MARCO KACIC ENDS 2016 CHALLENGE OF THE AMERICAS AS VICE-CHAMPION
Canadian Marco Kacic started his 2016 race season by competing in the Challenge of the Americas (COTA) winter series. This season Marco has been blessed with the support of some of the sport's top companies. If it were not for his partnership with his sponsors, CRG Nordam, Black Racing Engines and Fikse Wheels, it would not have been possible for Marco to race at the Challenge of the Americas this year.
What makes a champion a champion – what can we learn from them?
Ferrari has a new British engineer this season, Jock Clear. Clear worked with Michael Schumacher in the past and remembers well when Schumacher boasted about how good Sebastian Vettel was.
RICHIE MORRIS RACING LOOKING AHEAD FOLLOWING A DIFFICULT WEEKEND AT CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS
Richie Morris Racing persevered through a challenging weekend at the Lone Star Half Mile at Circuit of the Americas.
THE WHELEN ENGINEERING CORVETTE DP IS PRIMED TO PERFORM AS THE IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP HITS THE STREETS OF LONG BEACH
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.
Colton Herta to make BRDC British F3 debut at Brands Hatch this weekend
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.
TOP KART USA STRONG IN WKA MAN CUP ROUND TWO
"Four wins, four poles and 19 podiums at WKA Man Cup round two for Top Kart"
The day Jacques Villeneuve drove his dad’s Ferrari
Gilles Villeneuve remembered on track at Fiorano when his son, the 1997 World Champion, Jacques Villeneuve drove his father’s Ferrari 312 T4.
Getting to know Gene Haas
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.
More Than OK: “Once you’ve driven it, you’ll love it!”
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.
CAN-AM KARTING CHALLENGE TO OFFER SPECIAL INCENTIVES TO 2016 SERIES PARTICIPANTS
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.
P1 ENGINES BACK ON TOP IN X30 JUNIOR AND MINI SWIFT IN SKUSA COMPETITION
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.
Roush Yates Engines Announces Technical Partnership with Convergent Science
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.”
DANTE AND SANI SPECTACULAR IN KZ2 AT THE 27TH SPRING TROPHY IN LONATO
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.
