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AKRA is thrilled to announce pre-registration is now open for the inaugural American Sprint Cup Series event – round one of the “Southern Tour” – set for March 18-20 at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, S.C. We are pleased to offer our customers two forms of pre-registration – the traditional mail-in entry form and online […]

Tiago Monteiro is thrilled to confirm that he will be racing for the Honda Racing

TOURING

Tiago Monteiro in the WTCC 2016 with Honda

January 16, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Tiago Monteiro is thrilled to confirm that he will be racing for the Honda Racing Team JAS in the upcoming 2016 season of the FIA World Touring Car Championship, WTCC. The Portuguese driver celebrated his most successful WTCC championship season in 2015 with two victories, including a home win for the team in Japan to […]

Ryan Norberg Photo Credit Cody Schindel – CKN

ROTAX

ORLANDO KART CENTER TEAMS WITH RYAN NORBERG

January 15, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

“Talented Senior driver RYAN NORBERG becomes Racing Ambassador” Orlando Kart Center (OKC), located just miles from Florida’s most popular tourist attractions,is one of the premier karting facilities in the country. The 0.7-mile racing circuit with 13 turns, challenging chicanes along with several tight hairpins, has become known as a driver’s track because of the many […]

RALLY

Fine-tuning for the World Rally Championship: Detailed improvements to the Volkswagen Polo R WRC for the new season

January 15, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Gentle evolution: few, systematic improvements to the Volkswagen Polo R WRC

Formula E

Renault will be a partner of the 2015/2016 FIA Formula E Championship’s Paris ePrix

January 15, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Renault will be a partner of the 2015/2016 FIA Formula E Championship’s Paris ePrix. The all-electric single-seater racing cars will compete around the French city’s famous Hôtel des Invalides monument on April 23. Renault is a pioneer in the world of electric vehicles and, during the meeting, its Z.E. range will be displayed in the […]

TOURING

ACTION EXPRESS RACING SET FOR THE 2016 ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA FOLLOWING A SUCCESSFUL ROAR

January 15, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Three months removed from scoring a second consecutive championship sweep, North Carolina-based Action Express Racing took to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for the annual three-day Roar Before the 24 in preparation for the 54th anniversary of the Western Hemisphere’s most prestigious endurance race. “Preparing for the Rolex 24 for our team is […]

Mister De Donno, wha t feedback have you had about the new engines

Regulations and Schedules

Luca De Donno: “OK engines will strengthen national and international karting”

January 15, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

The promoter of most of the CIK-FIA Competitions for three years, Luca De Donno, Chairman of WSK Promotion, is also knowledgable about the current situation in kart racing, both in his country, Italy, in Europe and throughout the world. He has been able to get a clear idea of the expectations of professionals and Drivers […]

TOURING

IMSA, Yokohama Extend Partnership Into Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada

January 15, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and Yokohama Tire Corporation have expanded their partnership to include Yokohama serving as the official tire provider and presenting sponsor of the Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama, starting with the 2016 season. Competitors in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge series in the United States […]

Regulations and Schedules

AKRA American Sprint Cup Class and Rules Information

January 15, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Since releasing the 2016 class structure for the American Sprint Cup Series “Southern Tour,” we have received a great amount of feedback from racers planning on supporting the new series. Based on the feedback we have made a few revisions and clarifications on how this combined 4-cycle and 2-cycle series will open at Carolina Motorsports […]

Regulations and Schedules

Karting Academy Trophy: very attractive changes for the 2016 edition

January 11, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

The CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy begins its 7th season in 2016 with several very interesting innovations on the programme: a new type of engine, a new chassis and engine supplier, new tyres and, for the first time, a very significant prize for the winner. More than ever, the one-make formula of CIK-FIA designed to make […]

Top Karts had a strong showing in all classes and look strong again in 2016 (Photo Top Kart USA)

IAME

TOP KART USA BEGINS THE SEASON IN GOOD FORM

January 8, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

After a very short off-season, Top Kart USA was back in action for World Karting Association's (WKA) Daytona KartWeek. Taking place December 28-30 and on the grounds of the hallowed Daytona International Speedway and remaining true to form, Top Kart USA drivers had an impressive week across all classes, bringing home two race wins, twenty podium finishes and two pole positions.

Regulations and Schedules

CRG WELCOMES BACK DINO CHIESA

January 6, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

The Italian factory announced the great comeback of Dino Chiesa as team principal. The talent scout and real karting guru Dino Chiesa is going to be 2016 team principal of CRG Racing Team. This is a comeback at CRG for Chiesa, as he was professionally born and bred at the factory led by Giancarlo Tinini […]

TOURING

ACTION EXPRESS RACING SET TO ROAR AT DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY

January 6, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

With the holidays in the rearview mirror and anew season set to kickoff in the”World Center of Racing”, the two Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototypes from Action Express are headed south for the Roar Before the 24 to officially kick the 2016 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship into high gear. The Mustang Sampling Corvette DP with full-time […]

Rinus Van Kalmthout will be back with Team Koene USA in Florida Winter Tour and US Open competition

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VAN KALMTHOUT RETURNS WHILE NATHAN RATTON AND RYKER MATTES ADDED TO TEAM KOENE USA LINEUP

January 5, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

“2015 US Open Rotax Senior Vice-Champion Van Kalmthout returns, Junior driver Ratton and Micro driver Mattes add to Koene USA depth chart” As the start of the 2016 campaign nears, Team Koene USA continues to build upon their driver lineup for upcoming season. Announcing today, Team Koene USA is pleased to welcome 2015 US Open […]

Regulations and Schedules

TEXAS SPRINT RACING SERIES RELEASES 2016 INFORMATION

January 4, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

“Schedule, sponsors and new classes for 2016 campaign” Get your complete race schedule with our side calendar widget download all of our events and don’t miss an event! Texas Sprint Racing Series (TSRS), a karting program in the heart of the Texas, is pleased to announce plans for the upcoming 2016 season. With a race […]

SHIFTER

FLAVIO CAMPONESCHI IS A CRG DRIVER

January 2, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Flavio Camponeschi works driver of the CRG Racing Team from 2016. Flavio Camponeschi moved to CRG Racing Team. The strong Italian driver, one of the main talents of international karting and fresh winner of the KZ European Championship, is part of the CRG works team from 2016. Camponeschi will compete in the whole international season […]

TOURING

M1 GT Racing Set to Compete in Intercontinental GT Challenge

December 30, 2015 David Martin-Janiak

M1 GT Racing First North American based team to register for series Adding to their 2016 plans, M1 GT Racing, an Audi Sport customer racing (AScr) program, announced their participation in the Intercontinental GT Challenge. Confirming plans and entering events, M1 GT Racing is the first North American based team to enter the four continent […]

SHIFTER

A VERY POSITIVE SEASON FOR MARANELLO KART

December 29, 2015 David Martin-Janiak

Great results obtained in KZ. Tommaso Mosca and Massimo Dante the two top drivers for 2016. Works team to be managed by SG Race. Maranello Kart’s programme will include not only KZ, but also Rok Cup, Rotax, DKM and X30. The season just ended has been a particularly positive one for Maranello Kart, that obtained […]

Regulations and Schedules

WSK Champions Cup 2016, entries open on 1st January.

December 29, 2015 David Martin-Janiak

The WSK Super Master Series now includes the KZ category. It is already 2016 with the WSK Champions Cup. As usual, at the beginning of the year, the preparation for the WSK events is in full swing: on 1st January 2016, the WSK Promotion website will feature the entry form for the WSK Champions […]

Regulations and Schedules

Registration for DKM 2016 has started

December 29, 2015 David Martin-Janiak

Packed agenda at the German Kart Championship (DKM) The DKM promises a lot of excitement in 2016. With the DMSB Shifterkart Cup, the highest German kart racing series is presenting a new class. At the DKM and DJKM the new OK engines are going to be used. The racing calendar is going to consist of five […]

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