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t's hard not to mention above all the wave of heinous attacks that France experienced on Black Friday, November 13th, 2015. But in this formidable challenge, we were comforted in general as well as in the small world of karting, by the courage and dignity of some and by the solidarity shown by many countries. All is not lost, even though this dark page will be difficult to turn. After the CIK-FIA World Championships last month, International karting has proven its vitality with the one-make events, each with its own philosophy. On the same weekend, the IAME International Final gathered 326
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drivers at Le Mans, the Rok International Cup at Lonato 359 and the Easykart International Final at Lignano 121, a total of more than 700 drivers competing simultaneously in the flagship event of their season. Less than a month later, the Rotax Grand Final gathered 360 entries including the Micro and Mini Max. Undoubtedly, karting is able to attract the crowds! While the KF and KF-Juniors competed in their last international event at the WSK Final Cup at Adria, the CIK-FIA was beginning the homologation of the new OK and OK-Junior engines, while preparing a promotional campaign to mark the new era of
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FIA - THE 2015 OPEN DAY AT VALLEIRY IN PHOTOS The FIA logistics and technical centre located in Valleiry in the Haute-Savoie hosted a large audience at the Open Day organised on October 10th, 2015. In the presence of Jean Todt, the FIA President, and representatives of the local authorities, the FIA proposed an exhibition focused on competition, as well as road safety, with several attractive workshops to educate young people.
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TRACKS CONFIRMED FOR THE 2016 MAXSPEED SEASON After announcing the dates in June, MaxSpeed Entertainment, the largest karting promotion company in the world, is pleased to announce the venues for the full 2016 calendar. Alternating known and appreciated circuits with new tracks, the coming season will visit both the East and West coasts.
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ACTION KARTING GRAND NEW LOCATION IN LYON www.actionkarting.fr
A page was turned on Monday, October 19th, 2015 with the inauguration of the new Action Karting facilities in Saint Laurent de Mure. Not long after a fire ravaged the old premises, Action Karting fittingly celebrated its rebirth in the presence of its loyal partners. After a difficult time surviving without ever ceasing operations despite being in turmoil, the Dannonay family has returned to the scene in the most beautiful way, obviously stronger than ever.
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THEA POWERFUL X30 SUPER, ENGINE COMING SOON FROM IAME In the aftermath of a particularly successful International Final at Le Mans, IAME announces an exciting new engine for 2016. With input from its high level competition experience and on the other hand the growing success of the X30 through the world, the Italian company has developed the ultimate non-gearbox kart engine. The expected performance should far exceed anything in current direct drive karts. There is talk of a gain on the order of a second per lap compared to a current KF.
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formal presentation was made in Lyon during the inauguration of the new Action Karting buildings. The new 175cc provides a power gain with a maximum speed of 16,000 RPM, without a power valve, and retains all the advantages of the X30 in terms of ease of use. Aimed at experienced thrill seeking drivers, the Super X30 should be the subject of a specific competition for a selection of experienced drivers as part of a more substantial European racing programme in 2016.
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THE CIK SPOILERS ARE URGENTLY REQUESTED FOR ALL RACES! The principle is now accepted, and those who were opposed at first are now in favour of the movable spoilers established by the CIK-FIA this year. The two major competitions last weekend brought more proof, at Le Mans for the IAME International Final and at the final of the Rok Cup at Lonato, the races were often been disrupted by clashes due to the bad habits of some drivers.
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anagement of these malicious acts by officials didn't seem possible with the previous state of affairs, but a large majority of competitors and professionals fervently hope for universal usage of the CIK spoilers, a view that has changed since the beginning of the season. The organisers of the IAME Final have promised it for 2016, and the FFSA are expected to vote soon on the subject, bearing in mind the numerous incidents this year, including in National, which could have been avoided with the new spoilers. There will always be irreconcilable opponents to the system, due to a few cases of unjust sanctions, but removable spoilers have shown overwhelmingly that they prevent a lot of aggression and other injustices that often go unpunished. There is no reason to delay their entry on to the track any longer!
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THE OK GENERATION IS ON TRACK AT IAME
With long discussions between the sporting authorities and the different manufacturers, and many tests on the track, the development of the next generation of engines has lasted more than three years. The Italian IAME factory has collaborated actively in this process, even though the final OK specification is not completely in line with its proposals, and the race has now started on this new basis in the same way for everyone.
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has until now been very discreet about the development of its OK and OK-Junior engines. "Once the OK concept was permanently fixed, we launched a major development programme," Andrea Bossaglia told us. "Since the beginning of the year, several technicians were assigned full time to the OK programme. For testing, we worked closely with BirelART and Praga, and it has really advanced. IAME is more than ever involved in the search for performance and winning international titles remains a priority. There is no reason for it to go differently in OK and OK-Junior. The homologation process is underway and production is ready to start based on the latest developments to ensure deliveries in January 2016 ". The future regulation is less restrictive than it was at the launch of KF in 2007 and the transition will happen much more naturally. This time, the engines from the main factories will probably all be ready to race from the start of next season. But something tells us that the IAME will be particularly well placed in this new challenge ...
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ANSWERS THE PROBLEMS OF
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"If you have any doubt or concern, contact your Rotax service centre."
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his was the theme of the latest release from Rotax. After the presentation of Max evo 1 late last year, the Max evo 2 appeared during the season to correct certain imperfections in the first version. Rotax is taking care of its customers by carrying out the update or replacement free of charge for parts like the electronic exhaust valve, connecting rod, the harness (from 1st January 2016) and the support plate.
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NSK FLORIAN REINSTATED IN NATIONAL
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NSK 2016 CALENDAR HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED
Building on its previous successes, including a third successful season, the National Karting Series kicks off again in 2016 with a programme of three events between May and September.
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2016 CALENDAR FOR WSK PROMOTION WSK Promotion has released its 2016 schedule in the magazine distributed at the Final Cup at Adria. The 2016 season will begin with two two-day sessions of collective tests at Adria, 23rd-24th and 30th-31st January. The first international race of the year, the WSK Champions Cup, will be run as a single meeting, from 5th to 7th February at Adria. Then it is the turn of the WSK Super Master Series with four events concentrated between March and May. - Castelletto: 4th to 6th March - Sarno: 18th to 20th March - La Conca: 8th to 10th April - Adria: 20th to 22nd May
A new national series oriented towards the younger categories, the Kart Racing Series, will have three events: - KRS 1: Adria 6th to 8th May - KRS 2: July 22nd to 24th Castelletto - KRS 3: Siena 5th to 7th August The WSK Night Edition is scheduled for June 11th at Adria (TBC), and the WSK Final Cup will be on October 2nd on a track to be confirmed. Valid categories will be 60 Mini-Junior OK, OK, and KZ2, except for KRS where the choice will be announced later.
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CIK-FIA: A NEW RACE On the proposal of the WSK Promotion, validated by the International Karting Commission, it has been decided to change the format of its Competitions from 2016.
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his is to increase the track time before the start of the Competition and facilitate testing and the development of equipment without requiring a prior trip. The savings may be substantial. This innovation will concern the CIK-FIA European Championships and World Championships and the CIK-FIA International Super Cup for KZ2.
2016 RACE FORMAT
• On the Monday of the week preceding the Competition until Tuesday directly preceding the Competition, no driving will be allowed on the track in question. • Wednesday and Thursday preceding the Competition will be spent on private testing under the responsibility of the organiser.
E FORMAT FOR 2016 • The Administrative checks and scrutineering, including the marking of equipment (chassis, engine and tyres), will be held on Thursday afternoon (from 15:00). • Friday: official Free Practice followed in the late afternoon by the Qualifying Practice. • Saturday: warm-up, then the Qualifying Heats.
• Sunday: warm-up, more Qualifying Heats if necessary, Prefinals and Finals. The Second Chance Heats are removed, and all categories will compete in two Prefinals, when there are more than 34 Drivers, of which the top 17 will qualify for the Finals.
In addition to those already awarded at the end of the Qualifying Heats and Finals, points will now be awarded for the Prefinals on the following scale: 1st 17 points, 2nd 16 points, 3rd 15 points, and so on to 17th.
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TO BE THE NEW IMPORTER FOR ALPHA KARTING IN NORTH AMERICA The French manufacturer Alpha Karting had announced a new collaboration with DAMZ Inc., for the import and distribution of Alpha Karting products in North America.
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acing in the biggest North American races in the KF and KZ categories, Alpha Kart USA by DAMZ Inc. will be present in Las Vegas for the Supernationals on November 22nd. Alpha Kart USA by DAMZ Inc., based in Houston, Texas, will aim to extend the Alpha brand both in the field of competition and in rental karting.
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KARTLAND TO IMPORT THE REDSPEED BRAND BY THE OTK GROUP The OTK factory is keen to strengthen its presence and service in the French territory. Following the interest that the French drivers have demonstrated in its equipment and all of their successes in the country, OTK has chosen to launch Redspeed, a new brand in France.
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he Redspeed frames are made by the OTK Kart Group, always following the same philosophy that has made the Italian group one of the leaders in karting. The quality and performance of the karts are the strengths of each product from OTK. In addition, almost all OTK products are designed, developed and produced in the factory in Prevalle. Offering quality OTK products, the colour and design of Redspeed is clearly different from other brands. Red and silver make Redspeed a chassis with a very aggressive and attractive design.
The Redspeed brand will be sold by new French partner Kartland, who becomes the official importer of the Redspeed brand in France. Kartland will provide all of the services and assistance needed. Do not hesitate to contact them to find out all the information on this exciting new brand.
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154 KARTS FOR ROTAX WORLD FINALS! For the 16th edition of the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Final, BRP Powertrain is pleased to be able to rely on longstanding partners to provide the chassis for the global event. For the 6th consecutive year, Sodikart, a French company and the world's top kart manufacturer, was selected as an official supplier for the international Rotax race meeting. In 2015, Sodi will make frames available to the competitors in two of the four categories at the competition in Portugal.
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ertrand Pignolet, the CEO of Sodikart, shares his excitement about this new challenge: "Since 1988, Sodikart has had a close and strong relationship with Rotax. In November 2015, for the 6th consecutive year, Sodikart will be proud to participate in the biggest karting event of the year: the Rotax Grand Final. In a major development for the 16th event, Sodikart has the challenge of being the chassis supplier in two categories, Senior and DD2 Master. Sodikart certainly has the experience and the resources, both human and technical, to fulfill the mission. The Sodikart team has stepped up its efforts to further increase the quality of the equipment and supply the drivers
with fantastic Sodi Sigma RS and DD2. We will meet in Portugal for this unforgettable event." Building, assembling, inspecting and shipping 158 racing karts is not an easy task. The different departments of the Nantes factory; Design, Production, Logistics and Events, have worked closely for several months in carrying out the preparation for the appointment at Portimao. Who better than the world's leading kart manufacturer to take on this difficult task? Renowned for its perfect organisation and the quality of its products, Sodikart has risen to the challenge with its usual gusto.
For the two categories, no less than 154 complete karts have been assembled with the utmost rigor, 77 Sigma RS Senior and 77 DD2 complete karts, plus five spare karts in each category. In total, over three tons of metal (steel technology) were used, 500m of tube and 250m of welding. The transport of the equipment alone required five articulated lorries and two support vehicles. A dozen people are there to manage logistics in addition to all of the representatives at the disposal of customers and to present the Sodi range. The three factory drivers will also be present, with Arnaud Kozlinski being the captain of Team France.
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JORDON LENNOX-LAMB: THE VIEW OF A TOP DRIVER ON OK ENGINES The Briton Jordon Lennox-Lamb has extensive experience of high-level karting. The Vice-World Champion in KF in 2015, he has actively participated in the development of the new OK engines with the IAME factory. He has delivered a highly relevant analysis of the new generation of direct-drive kart engines which will come into use from 2016. I'm really enthusiastic about the OK engines. The introduction of a simplified exhaust valve and a one-make exhaust are excellent decisions to facilitate the wider deployment of these engines in every country. The OK engine is very nice to drive. Its maximum speed and how it is achieved, combined with the lightness of everything, provides thrills that had been forgotten. In comparative tests, an OK kart proved to be half a second faster than a KF at Lonato. In the same vein, still at Lonato, the top speed is not achieved at the end of the straight, but later, after the wide curve, because the OK can accelerate for longer.“
sensitivity to the kart's grip to avoid locking the rear wheels. Some are already saying that OK will be more physical to drive, but again, this is positive for developing good drivers. For me, this is not a problem and I think it is not bad that young people need to work on their fitness more!“
“Like everyone else, I hope that the different brands will be close in performance from the start of the season to avoid a possible arms race to make up the gap. The management of the races in OK-Junior remains subject to a number of questions, as the 13-15 age group will need to get used to the disappearance of the clutch and “It is close to the sensations produced by the old the starter. But I am convinced that OK engines 100cc. The removal of the hand-controlled front have the potential to fulfill their goal and attract a brakes follows the same logic. The talent of the greater number of drivers worldwide. I personally driver will be more important in overtaking with am looking forward to competing in OK races." this configuration, as it will require a greater
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07/02 Adria Rovigo - WSK - Champions Cup
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14/02 Valencia - Rotax Winter Cup
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21/02 Lonato - Winter Cup
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MARCH 2016 06/03 Adria Rovigo - WSK - Super Master Series
OK-Junior / OK / 60 Mini / KZ2
20/03 Sarno - WSK - Super Master Series
OK-Junior / OK / 60 Mini / KZ2
APRIL 2016 03/04 Genk - Rotax Euro Challenge
Rotax Senior / DD2 / DD2 Master / Rotax Junior
10/04 La Conca - WSK - Super Master Series
OK-Junior / OK / 60 Mini / KZ2
24/04 Essay - Academy Trophy
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24/04 Essay - European Championship
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MAY 2016 15/05 Angerville - National Series Karting 15/05 Zuera - European Championship
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22/05 Adria Rovigo - WSK - Super Master Series
OK-Junior / OK / 60 Mini / KZ2
29/05 Castelletto - Rotax Euro Challenge
Rotax Senior / DD2 / DD2 Master / Rotax Junior
JUNE 2016 OK / OK-Junior / KZ2
05/06 Adria Rovigo - European Championship 12/06 Salbris - National Series Karting
26/06 Portim達o - European Championship
OK-Junior / OK
26/06 Portim達o - Academy Trophy
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JULY 2016 24/07 Wackersdorf - Rotax Euro Challenge
Rotax Senior / DD2 / DD2 Master / Rotax Junior
31/07 Genk - European Championship
OK-Junior / OK / KZ / KZ2
AUGUST 2016 28/08 Salbris - Rotax Euro Challenge
Rotax Senior / DD2 / DD2 Master / Rotax Junior
SEPTEMBER 2016 04/09 Kristianstad - World Karting Championship
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04/09 Kristianstad - Academy Trophy
Academy
04/09 Kristianstad - International Super Cup
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11/09 Varennes / Allier - National Series Karting 25/09 TBA - Challenge Rotax Max France
OCTOBER 2016 09/10 Adria Rovigo - Rotax International Open
Rotax Senior / DD2 / DD2 Master / Rotax Junior
16/10 Le Mans - IAME International Final
X30 Shifter / X30 Master / X30 Senior / X30 Junior
NOVEMBER 2016 20/11 Sakhir - World Karting Championship
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sive with our young drivers under the F4 Championship in Italy. We are not yet aiming to compete with the big teams and very big budgets, but we can facilitate access to the cars for young drivers from karting. From next year, we will create a real continuity with the team DR Racing Kart team with DR Formula Racing. This is what attracts customers today. DOESN'T CARS ATTRACT KART DRIVERS TOO EARLY? - It is a huge problem. Basically, I am not in favour of moving to cars before age 18, 15 years old is very young. But firstly, everyone does it because it is now allowed, and secondly karting does not offer many alternatives after KFJunior. Why should young drivers open to learning race in KF against professional drivers supported by factories? Apart from two or three exceptions, the others know they have no chance. I understand their lack of enthusiasm for spending their money without ever
hoping to shine. They can complete a season in F4 with a still reasonable budget in a young grid of the same age. HOW DO YOU SEE THE FUTURE OF COMPETITION KARTING WITH OK ENGINES? I'm not thrilled with the new regulation because I do not understand where it is coming from. Lower costs have been predicted, but I am not at all convinced. The KF engines and especially the KFJunior had reached a good level of development. Now we introduce a new regulation, with all the risks and investments that includes and why? The only real difference is the elimination of the clutch and the push starting. I'm not sure it meets the needs of professionals, or whether it will attract a greater number of drivers. I wonder who made these decisions, from what analysis and for what purpose. I hope I am wrong and that the OK will experience a great achievement, but frankly I do
not believe it will. The number of karting drivers is not the problem: we can see that they are more numerous than ever in the one-make competitions. On the contrary, it is the top level that is in a difficult situation. I am not accusing anyone. It is always easy to criticise and much harder to make good proposals. Nevertheless, I regret that there has been no real discussions with the whole paddock to get there. I fear that most representatives of the ASNs, who have the power to vote and then decide, do not really understand all the facts of the situation. We do not see them in the paddock or by the side of the track often. Moreover, it is not very serious for them if their decisions are not followed by the expected effects they don't belong to a company with an obligation to produce results. But again, I hope I'm wrong ...
INTERVIEW
stephane daoudi
a coach who knows his subject
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A former member of the FFSA Team France Karting, before moving into cars and GT, Stéphane Daoudi has gradually found his soul as a coach to the point that his professional life is now devoted mainly to this activity. This motorsport enthusiast has strong arguments to support young drivers to move up a level.
STÉPHANE, START WITH YOUR SPORTING CAREER ... - After karting, I started out in cars as French Vice-Champion in Formula Renault and a victory in Eurocup that allowed me to get a contract with a major partner in the tobacco sector, capable of taking drivers to Formula 1. The sponsorship ban on cigarettes since the introduction of the "Loi Evin" stopped my momentum after F3. So I got quickly turned to GT and endurance racing where I had the chance to win races in all the championships in which I participated. I got more the top fives in the major international endurance races (24h of Spa, Sebring, Road Atlanta, FIA GT, Le Mans Series, etc ...) Of my eight entries in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, I was on the podium three
with some of them after leaving the FFSA. I've realised that on the ground that the experience of a good driver could help young people, from the moment one knows how to transmit his knowledge. Having obtained the State Diploma (DEJEPS) in sports development in motorsport, it gave me the legitimacy to continue in this direction. WHAT DO YOU THINK SHOULD BE THE ATTITUDE OF AN EFFECTIVE COACH?
times in my category and above all I managed to progress as a professional driver for over 20 years, sometimes sharing the wheel with the Gentlemen Drivers. Moreover, it is with them that I discovered that I could use my experience to make rapid progress. In team races, I was measuring the progress of my team by the ranking of our car, which was very motivating! HOW DID YOU COME TO WORK WITH YOUNG DRIVERS? - I worked at the FFSA for eight years, particularly in the Pole Haut Niveau. In charge of the French Teams, I have closely followed Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly, Anthoine Hubert and Dorian Boccolacci and I continued to work
In front of every coach is a deliberate choice not to be a stopgap. Then you must know how to evaluate the driver you are working with. Depending on his age, maturity and level, the steps are not the same. It is useless to explain to beginners how to take pole if their driving technique does not allow for it. It is important to adapt the advice to their pace and progress to achieve results. It is above all a professional relationship with the goal of making progress following a structured approach with the tools to quantify progress. All prospective young champions have now realised the value of having a physical and mental trainer, and the coach is part of the environment to bring them more in terms of control. Once the driver notices that he has improved his time by following my advice, complicity and a real trust are established. He knows that doing so will save time on the track especially in the Championships where the testing is very limited. Video is now a very effective tool that I use as often as possible, but you must still be capable of good image analysis. I confess that I have always had an eye for it. Then we should not mix genres. The coach should not interfere in the work of the engineers, but the opposite is also true ... I can read data acquisition but I never look at it because it only concerns the engineers in the technical aspect and the development of the behaviour of the car, while the driving only is the only responsibility of the coach, like in any other sport. Only when these roles are well defined that can this framework be really effective.
I am there to optimise the performance of the driver, helping him work on his feeling at the wheel and teaching him to communicate with his engineer. As it is impossible for a young driver to see what represents a percentage of pressure on the brake pedal or a change in the braking curve, I prefer to give visual cues and tips on the track that are easier to assimilate for young people, often lost in a mountain of data. I assume that the fastest driver does not always proceed in the same way as other otherwise they would not be better! Staying practical is important in helping a driver to recognise sensations behind the wheel, visual cues, knowing where to start and finish his braking, which lines to use, etc. This is much more effective than focusing on computer curves that the engineers use to optimise the setup of the car. WHAT ARE YOUR PROJECTS PROFESSIONALLY? I am still as passionate about racing as ever. I race whenever there is a good opportunity. I also work with high-end car manufacturers at events they organise to retain their privileged customers by offering coaching, speed introductions and drifting. But my main activity is coaching young drivers, preferably starting out promisingly and wanting to race at the highest level, with whom I can start a lasting relationship and thus make significant progress. Given the time I devote to each driver, I do not want to manage more than two at once, in different categories. I appreciate the work all the more and I get great satisfaction from the drivers I work with.
IAME International Final – Le Mans DATE
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Oct. 14th to 18th
326 drivers / 4 categories
LOCATION Le Mans International Karting, France - 1384 m
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• 4th edition of the IAME International Final, again in France • 326 drivers, 44 nations: record participation! • Excellent organisation, quality live TV • Many spectators on-site and remote • Very competitive races, with several start-line skirmi- RESULTS shes • Exciting Finals • Introduction of the 175cc X30 Super Shifter
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fter pole in timed practice and winning of his four heats, the American David Malukas (Birel ART) continued to dominate unchallenged until the Final. The Briton Callum Bradshaw (Tony Kart) finished 2nd, followed by the Spaniard Carlos Leon (FA Kart) from 10th place. Kenny Roosens (Kosmic) fought for victory early in the Final, before settling for 4th place. Ulysses de Pauw (Birel ART) consoled himself a difficult weekend by moving up from 29th to 12th position with the fastest lap.
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VINCENT FRAĂ?SSE AT THE FINISH M
axime Drion (Kosmic) had the fastest time, but it was another Belgian, William Godefroid (Kosmic), who took the lead in the qualifying heats in X30 Senior. The French driver Thomas Ricci (Tony Kart) won in the Prefinal of the best represented category of the meeting. Kevin Breysse (FA Kart) passed the leader halfway through the Final, before Vincent Fraisse (Sodi) took the lead in the last third of the race to win by few hundredths ahead of Godefroid and Breysse. Tom Bale (Tony Kart) came back from 13th to 4th place with the fastest time.
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CAVALLONI REWARDED J
érémy Peclers won the heats and dominated the Prefinal, after pole position from the French driver Gildas Quinquet (Kosmic), but the Belgian had to give up in the Final. The Frenchman Gérard Cavalloni (PCR) finally beat Australian Kip Foster (CRG), 2nd by a tenth, the previous winner of the X30 Master class. The Briton Gary Turkington (Kosmic) moved up from 18th to 3rd place as well as posting the best lap in the race, ahead of the French driver Nicolas Duchateau (Kosmic) up from 21st position. Christophe Adams won the Best Veteran Trophy.
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BABINGTON WINS HIS DUEL WITH VIGANO
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ow driving for the UAE, Sean Babington (Energy) easily won the Prefinal and the Final in X30 Super Shifter after the troubles faced by his main rival, the Italian Matteo Viganò (Top Kart). Two Portuguese drivers were on the podium, Henrique Chaves (Zanardi) 2nd and Yohan Sousa (Zanardi) 3rd.
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FIGURES FROM THE 4 IAM TH
326 DRIVE • 38 NATIONALITIES • • 4500 SPECTATOR • 2 PANELS OF STEWARDS • 46 PEOPLE IN THE IAME ORGANISI • 16 HOURS OF LIVE TV ON THE INT • 50000 LIVE-TIMI • 156000 CLICKS ON • 650 METRES OF BAN • 36 LITRES OF ORANGE • 700 COFFEES DISTRIBUTE •
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ERS • UP 34% • 38 CHASSIS MAKES RS (ACO SOURCE) • 58 SPORTING PENALTIES ING TEAM • 22 ACCREDITED MEDIA TERNET AND 17000 CONNECTIONS ING CONNECTIONS THE FACEBOOK PAGE NNERS • 2700 PASTRIES JUICE • 7 KG OF SWEETS ED FROM THE MOTORHOME.
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DISAPPOINTMENT PREVAILS DESPITE MAXIME POTTY'S PERFORMANCE AT LE MANS
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ast from qualifying onwards at the IAME International Final, Maxime Potty performed exceptionally well during the qualifying heats on the Le Mans circuit. Twice a winner, twice 2nd and once 3rd, the front runner in the X30 Senior class suffered with an ignition problem and a broken reed valve in the second race. Despite this retirement which cost him dearly, the
RGP driver kept his chances by placing his Kosmic 11th for the start of the Prefinal. "The meeting had a really good start!" said Maxime. "I was not necessarily fastest, but I always managed to move forward from the second row. I dominated my compatriots on all occasions in the heats. Without the technical problem and the retirement in the
second heat, I could have been on top. But I knew that the situation was still favourable for the Prefinal." From the fifth row he moved up on the starting line but then was pushed a little later into the banking. "I am both disappointed and angry. Some of these drivers behaved unacceptably. I'm not the only one to regret
the absence of the CIK releasable spoilers. I ended up 20th on the first lap and then my engine had consecutive ignition problems. I couldn't do anything about it and I had to drag myself to 30th."
victory as he deserved. "I made a good start and I immediately pushed hard. I was already back up to 14th on lap 5 out of 21 and I thought I could continue at this pace. And then I started to feel a loss of grip. My kart began to slip, I had to work hard to Maxime was determined to succeed in the turn. I didn't understand. Our set-up was Final to clear the memory of the disastrous good, and neither the team nor I had made Prefinal, but failed to be able to fight for a mistake. We wondered afterwards if one
of the new tyres was the problem. We will test this weekend." Despite all his efforts, Maxime was forced to give way down to 24th position. A result that didn't reflect his ambitions and potential.
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YOHAN SOUSA ON THE PODIUM OF THE IAME INTERNATIONAL FINAL O
n the French circuit, Le Mans International Karting, Yohan Sousa took 3rd place in the International Final in the IAME X30 Super Shifter category, won by the United Arab Emirates driver Sean Babington. At the competition held from October 14th to 18th, the Portuguese driver drove at the maximum and finally interfered in the fight for victory with the fastest lap of 53''735, a 92,7 km / h average. Yohan Sousa, who is only 15 years old, is of course very happy with this result, his first international podium, achieved during a high-profile event bringing together 329 competitors in four separate categories. The 3rd place obtained by Yohan Sousa at the IAME International Final is all the more remarkable as it was achieved in the most demanding category, X30 Super Shifter, equipped with the powerful 175cc engine and a six-speed gearbox. In
qualifying, the driver from Entroncamento at the wheel of a Zanardi chassis (Parilla engines and Komet tyres were mandatory for all) posted the 4th fastest time of the session which included the fastest, the Italian Matteo Vigano (Topkart). After the four qualifying heats, Yohan Sousa was in 7th position with a win and a 3rd place which partially compensated for two incidents, resulting in 15th and 22nd places.
on the grid, it is clear that any driver would think about victory, but I'm very happy with 3rd place that allowed me on to the international podium for the first time. Again, Paul Barreiro has done an excellent job on my kart and I owe much of this, and my father who tirelessly supports my career in karting, my family, and my sponsors. I want to thank all the Portuguese especially for the support they give me," said Yohan Sousa, who is supported by the McDonalds of Torres In the Prefinal, the 15-year-old Novas, the McDonalds of Tomar and Portuguese driver moved up to 5th. Extreme Energy Drink. After a hard fought Final start, he still managed to move up to 3rd position by Yohan Sousa was back on track, at the the chequered flag, with the fastest lap, Kartodromo dos Milagres in Leira to 53''735! "I made a good start, but the compete in the Portuguese Cup in X30 fight was a bit agitated early in the race Shifter, a category in which he was and Sean Babington took the opportunity crowned national champion last month. to escape. He was the strongest and his victory is well deserved," explained Yohan Sousa fairly, adding: "Starting 5th
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WSK Final Cup, Adria
THE 10 WSK SEASON ENDS IN STYLE IN ADRIA DATE
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Oct. 30th to Nov. 1st 153 drivers / 4 categories LOCATION Adria Karting Raceway, Italie - 1302 m • Last round of 2015 for WSK Promotion • Last appearance of KF and KF-Junior • Honourable entry in KFJunior and 60 Mini • Good RESULTS weather and mild temperatures • Preparation for the 2016 season
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he end of the year for 60 Mini maintained intensity with 59 young drivers involved at Adria. Mattia Michelotto (Energy / IAME) quickly took the lead of the racing after pole position for Leonardo Caglioni (Evokart / TM). Leader of the heats and the winner of the Prefinal, Michelotto also triumphed in the Final. A newcomer this season, Lucas Sommerlung (Energy / IAME) took a good 2nd place in front of Mattia Muller (Tony Kart / TM).
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VESTI SHINES
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ith 57 drivers including many seeds, the KF-Junior had a sufficiently representative level for the performance of the Danish Frederik Vesti (Tony Kart / Vortex) to be noticed. Charles Milesi (Tony Kart / Vortex) took a fine 2nd place in the fight against David Vidales (Energy / TM). In 4th, the Russian driver Milen Ponomarenko (Lenzo / LKE) played a leading role on several occasions, while the Argentinean Giorgio Carrara (Luxor / LKE) was up in 5th position.
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NIELSEN UNTOUCHABLE IN KF
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lthough the number of participants was rather low, the victorious domination by Nicklas Nielsen (Tony Kart / Vortex) was not without merit against Richard Verschoor (Exprit / TM) who was very fast at the end of the meeting and Karol Basz (Kosmic / Vortex), poleman in Qualifying, who accompanied him on the podium. Logan Sargeant (FA Kart / Vortex) made a remarkable debut in KF, 5th in the Final after setbacks in the first heat.
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KZ2: CLEAR ROUND FOR ARDIGO I
n the absence of Flavio Camponeschi, his former teammate, Marco Ardigo (Tony Kart / Vortex) first found Alexander Schmitz (Tony Kart / Vortex) a serious opponent. Then Jorge Pescador (Praga / Parilla) challenged him in the Finals. That didn't stop Ardigo winning everything at Adria. Even though he is inexperienced in KZ2, Lorandi Leonardo (Tony Kart / Vortex) finished in 3rd position behind Pescador and in front of Arnaud Kozlinski (Sodi / TM) who was back on the pace in the Final.
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MILESI REWARDED WITH A 2 PLA THE WSK FINAL CU C ND
harles Milesi ended his second season in KFJunior beautifully. As well as a flattering result it was his fighting spirit that impressed on the Adria circuit. As quick as usual, the Tony Kart factory driver didn't give up in the many fights in the WSK Final Cup to finally reach the second step of the podium. A big step has certainly been taken during the last European race of the year and Charles can now look forward to the coming season with strong ambitions. With 57 drivers including the top specialists, KF-Junior was looking strong on the Adria Karting Raceway for it's last major appearance. Charles opened the hostilities with
3rd position in timed qualifying, 8/100 off pole position, and won his first two qualifying heats. Returning to 6th in his third heat after a rocky start, the end of the race under yellow Slow flags stopped him from making further progress. Pushed in the last race, he came up from 23rd to 10th position. The fight was even more bitter in Prefinal A, but Charles showed great tenacity to defend his position. Leader for six laps, he was repulsed to 5th position before recovering to finish 2nd, while posting the second fastest lap. The Final took place with a similar scenario, after a difficult start facing opponents who weren't always consistent. However, Charles didn't give up in 8th position and forced his way into the top five in mid-race. He seized his chance on lap 14 and jumped into 2nd position during a scuffle in the leading group. The leader had escaped and Charles secured the second step of the podium at a safe distance from his pursuers. "The weekend was very hectic, but I'm happy to be able to fight to the end for the podium," Charles said at the end. "I was not intimidated by the fighting around me, it made me even more motivated to attack. Pure speed was not a problem considering the quality of the equipment provided by the Tony Kart Racing Team. I think I did a good job in the middle of many battles and this 2nd place is a great reward!"
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PEISSELON: INVIGORATING EXPERI A
season-ending race without any pressure other than preparing for the future, the WSK Final Cup helped Timothy Peisselon to regain his confidence and passion for racingwith a very strong machine. "From the first running at Lonato, I felt quite comfortable at RFM," the Var driver explained with an undisguised smile. "The typical British atmosphere is serious, but relaxed. We had five drivers entered in KF-Junior at Adria, allowing us to rapidly advance the development of the equipment. The FA Kart chassis surprised me with its easy steering and the Vortex engine prepared by One Engines was also at the top. I quickly achieved a good feeling and I was able to focus on the progress of the race." Stuck in traffic for timed practice, Timothy upped the pace throughout the qualifying heats: 9th, 5th, 5th and 3rd in the end, clearly delighted to fight in lively packs. The battle proved more intense during his Prefinal, but he managed to rebuild the deficit in the middle of the race to finish in 6th position. Timothy moved up to 8th place in the Final before losing ground in the growing agitation of the last few laps and was ranked 14th in the competition. Given his performance and form, the result could have been even higher, but it is still his best of the season. "I was able to work effectively throughout the weekend, enjoying the advice I was given, without having to worry about the competitiveness of my machine. It's a real pleasure to race in these conditions. The experience did me a lot of good, and I took the opportunity to improve my English! I do not know yet which team I will race with in 2016, but this race with the Ricky Flynn Motorsport will remain a great memory."
IENCE WITH RFM AT ADRIA
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Cold Stone US Open 3/3, Las Vegas
KEY POINTS
INCREDIBLE RACING AT THE RIO DATE
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Oct. 28th to 31st
184 drivers / 9 categories
LOCATION Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, 1050 m environ • First US Open in Las Vegas • $100,000 in cash prizes • Tickets to win for the 2016 Rotax Grand Final • New track at the Rio hotel appreciated • Fierce battles in all categories • Promising success for MaxSpeed Entertainment
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NICASTRO WINS ROTAX SENIOR, ASKEW CHAMPION T
he championship leader on arrival in Vegas, Oliver Askew (PSL Karting / BirelART) took pole position in timed practice. Involved in a first round crash, Rinus Van Kalmthout (Koene USA / Tony Kart) and Andre Nicastro (Italian Motors / Italkart) then returned to the race, but Luke Selliken (RPG / Tony Kart) was on pole for the start of the final ahead of Askew, Jake Craig (Race Lab / Formula K) and Van Kalmthout. Starting 10th, Nicastro overtook joyfully to win the race 2'' ahead of Van Kalmthout and Selliken. 6th at the finish, Askew scored enough points to win the championship ahead of Van Kalmthout.
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DD2: VICTORY AND TITLE FOR KANCSAR T
he Hungarian Ferenc Kancsar (PSL Karting / BirelART) managed to contain the ambitions of Jake French (DKC / Sodi Kart) who set the fastest lap in Qualifying. Kancsar regained the advantage in the heats and escaped to victory after overtaking his rival in the Final, while French fought with Robert Wickens (North America Maranello / Maranello) for 2nd place. After a fine second half of the season, Kanscar also won the title ahead of French and thus obtained his qualification for the 2016 Rotax Grand Final.
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ROBB WINS IN JUNIOR, ESTEP WINS THE SEASON T
he fighting was particularly intense in Junior Max, punctuated by numerous lead changes. Dylan Tavella (PSL Karting / BirelART) started with the fastest time in Qualifying, but Natael Cantin (PSL Karting / BirelART) was leading after the heats ahead of Trenton Estep (Koene USA / Tony Kart). A group of six drivers clashed for victory in the Final. Matias Fernandez (Racing Engines / AM) crossed the line first before being penalised which gave victory to Sting Ray Robb (BBR Karting / Tony Kart) ahead of Samuel Lupien (FA Kart) and Cantin.
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FORE DOMINATES THROUGHOUT IN SHIFTER ELITE D
avide Fore ended his American season in the most beautiful way at the front of the Shifter Elite category. Leader from timed practice onwards, the CRG driver won every heat ahead of Jordon Lennox (PSL Karting / BirelART) and Sabre Cook (USA Energy / Energy). Lennox-Lamb took the final advantage until an interruption of the race after an accident, but Fore forged ahead at the restart and won ahead of Jake French (DKC / Sodi Kart) and Lennox-Lamb. In the championship, Fore thus secured his 1st place against Lennox-Lamb and Sabre Cook.
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Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, Portimao
OUTSTANDING GLOBAL COMPETITION IN PORTUGAL KEY POINTS
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DATE
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8th to 14th November, 2015
288 drivers 4 categories
LOCATION Kartodromo do Algarve, Portimao, Portugal - 1531 m
• 16th edition of the Rotax World Final • The second time at Portimao after 2012 • Impeccable organization • Sodi chassis for Senior and DD2 Masters, Praga for Junior and • Birel ART for DD2 • Good reliability for the Max evo engine • The US wins the Nations Cup ahead of South Africa and the Netherlands • Hotly contested races • Many skirmishes but few sanctions
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FRENCH WIN IN JUNIOR FOR FLORIAN VENTURI
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fter pole position in qualifying for Roope Ropanen (FIN), Harrison Thomas (GBR) and Scott Symons (GBR) took control in the heats. Ropanen then won the Prefinal ahead of Florian Venturi (FRA) and Axel Charpentier (GBR). Venturi was dominant in the Final battle, while Harrison had to be content with 4th place, Symons 5th and Ropanen 6th. Mathias Ramirez Barrero (USA) and Collet Caio (BRA) accompanied Venturi on to the podium. After a lot of overtaking, Jules Bollier (FRA) could do no better than 8th.
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ITALY WINS IN SENIOR WITH ALEX C
onstantly in the leading group at the start of the meeting, Alex (ITA) won in both the Prefinal and the Final in the Senior category. Pole man in Qualifying, leader of the heats and 2nd in the Prefinal, Berkay Besler (TUR) lost ground in the Final, while Lucas Selliken (USA) and Jordan Sherratt (ZAF) seized 2nd and 3rd positions. Pierce Lehane (AUS) had given up in the Prefinal. Arnaud Sarrazin (FRA) finished in 10th place and an excellent Emmanuel Reviriault (FRA) finished 15th.
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lready victorious in the Rotax Euro Challenge, the Hungarian Ferenc Kancsar achieved the grand slam from the testing until the last lap of DD2 in Portimao. The winner of the competition was, however, followed closely by Luke Varley (ARE) and Andreas Backman (SWE), but he never let them intimidate him. Backman clinched 2nd place, Mads Thomsen (DNK) took 3rd place while Rubens Barrichello (BRA) enthused the audience by finishing 4th after going through the repechage.
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THE NEW ZEALANDER URBAN WINS IN DD2 MASTERS C
ristiano Morgado, wounded, attended as a spectator of the DD2 Masters confrontation. The South African Michael Stephen dominated the Prefinal after Derek Wang (USA) took the pole position in Qualifying. Antti Ollikainen (FIN) gave him a hard time in the Prefinal and the two men eventually retired in the Final, leaving the field open to Ryan Urban (NLD), winning ahead of his compatriot Jim Ringelberg and the Argentine Gabriel Zughella. The Frenchman Charly Hipp made a good recovery to finish 7th in the competition ahead of the Belgian Christophe Adams.
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TEAM FRANCE BACK T TO WINNING WAYS WITH VENTURI Info Kartcom - Frédéric Billet © Photo KSP - Philippe Kalmès
he 16th edition of the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Final in Portimao kept all its promises thanks to very high quality organisation, unmatched by any other one-make event. The overall standard of the 288 qualified drivers from 52 countries proved very tough. Benefiting from excellent media coverage, the event was accompanied by a very friendly atmosphere both at the circuit, in the paddock and at the parties. Technically, the latest Rotax Max evo engines gave satisfaction through a high level of reliability, no major problems interfering with the proper operation of the 288 karts.
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nce demonstrated a high level of eness overall against the other France was finally ranked 8th in s Cup, with five of its nine drivers l, a positive outcome from the over es represented, despite some race or the French group. We had to go 04 to find the last French victory in Max Challenge Grand Final. That year, Salvatore and Sam Ghalleb completed ble double in Junior Max and Masters ary Islands. For his first participation x Grand Final, Florian Venturi won
a victory just as beautiful against the top worldwide specialists. Florian has been progressing for two years in the National category where he qualified for Portimao by winning the NSK. Purely a product of the National class powered by the Rotax Max Junior engine, he proved that the standard of French events had nothing to envy of the other competing countries. For his 14 years, the youngest driver in Team France in 2015 can be proud of his race in Portugal where he never left the leading group in Junior before finishing
with a beautiful win of unquestioned intelligence in the Final. Jules Bollier also achieved much even though his luck was not always favourable. Qualified through the Repechage, Jules moved up from 34th to 6th in the Prefinal, but he was off the pace in the Final and had to settle for 8th position. Although not in the Final, David Beaumann continued to progress throughout the meeting, despite weighing 7kg too much on the scale for the international Rotax regulations. He had the satisfaction of constantly closing the gap to the fastest.
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t 38, Arnaud Sarrazin was against his young competit a long way back after Qual the specific rules of the Grand Fina of the Final, he crossed the finish lin Emmanuel Reviriault wanted to do w Final from his 28th place in the Pr in National before moving to Rotax his first experience in the Grand Fin Duchateau was delayed by a sma meeting, and he found his true perf finals.
Alternating good and less good in DD when he was ejected at the first co lost time in solving a mechanical p usual energy in the battle in DD2 M he hoped for better than 7th place to reproach himself for throughout was the greatest deficit for the very to overtake due to his lack of seat ti 10th in the Repechage when he wa
s able to face the difficult challenge tors in Senior Max brilliantly. Starting lifying before becoming familiar with al, he qualified 19th. 5th at the start ne in 10th place having given his all. well and to get into the top 15 in the refinal, but the young driver, racing x Max last year, was delighted with nal. The leader of the team, Nicolas all mechanical problem early in the formance level too late to reach the
D2, Alexander Anstett lost all chance orner of the Repechage. Charly Hipp problem before embarking with his Masters. Ranked 9th in the Prefinal, in the Final, but did not have much the competition. Racing experience y fast Laurent Aubin. Uncomfortable ime, he finished his first Grand Final as beginning to find his feet.
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egardless of their classification, the 2015 Team France members spontaneously expressed their desire to return to race in this incredible event, thanking 3MK Events for this beautiful week in Portugal. Florian Venturi's victory, hailed on the podium by the Marseillaise from all sides, soothed the hearts of the French delegation a little, also very much
affected by the bombings in Paris on Friday 13th. All of the French present met at Saturday lunchtime on the track at Portimao at the end of the drivers' presentation for a moment of reflection. Testimonials of support from the other nations were much appreciated.
INTERNATIONAL
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FELIX WARGÉ REACHES THE FINAL WITH TYS RACING TEAM T he young Belgian driver Felix Wargé had an outstanding adventure at the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals at Portimao with a place in the Senior Final, in 26th, despite a competition peppered with various incidents.
Spotted four years ago on an indoor track, Felix made a remarkable debut in Junior Max with the Tys Racing Team. 5th in the Belgian Max Challenge in 2013 and 3rd in the BNL in 2014, Felix joined the Senior category in 2015 because of his size. At 15, he won the Belgian Max Challenge, a first for a rookie in Belgium! That was how he got his ticket to the Rotax Grand Final at Portimao. With a difficult time with his engine at the beginning of the meeting, Felix posted 49th in Qualifying which doesn't reflect his level. He fought courageously in the Qualifying Heats to return from his 25th place on the grid despite continuing mechanical problems and fierce battles on the track. As such, his rise to 21st position was exemplary. Hope came back for the Finals, having finally solved his Rotax engine problem. The start of the Prefinal was hectic, but it was mostly a clash on the 11th lap that dropped Felix to 29th position. Motivated as ever, the Tys Racing Team driver gave his maximum in the Final. Again, his progress was slowed this time because of brake trouble, but he could still add an interesting 26th place to his tally. "Finishing 26th in this global competition is not really the result I expected," admitted Felix. "But after all the technical difficulties we encountered, as well as numerous incidents
on the track, we can consider that this is a good performance for a first year in Seniors, given the very high standard of competition." Created three years ago by Tys Design, a recognised specialist in painting helmets, the Tys Racing Team is a specialised operation in Rotax competition in Belgium fueled by passion. The young French and Belgian drivers race on OTK chassis with Inkartad engines with encouraging successes. Working closely with Christophe Adams, Tys Racing Team also won the X30 Veteran class this year in the IAME International Final at Le Mans. In addition to its programme in Belgium, Tys Racing Team plans to participate in NSK next season in France as well as the Rotax Euro Challenge.
French Minime, Cadet and Women's Championship, Aunay
LÉGER, HENRION AND HAMIDAT-SODEZ TAKE THE TITLES IN NORMANDY DATE
ENTRIES
Oct. 23th to 25th
122 drivers / 3 categories
LOCATION Circuit Inter. d'Aunay-les-Bois (Essay), 1200 m • Last FFSA short circuit meeting of the season • Entries up in three categories • Close competition at all levels • Good weather and mild temperatures on Sunday • Results tainted RESULTS by untreated technical irregularities in Cadet and Minime
KEY POINTS
NATIONAL
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ROYANNE HAMID CHAMPION I
DAT-SODEZ THE IN THE END E N I N I FEM
C
ecilia Martini (Sodi / Rotax) opened the hostilities with the fastest time in timed qualifying and went on to head the intermediate classification ahead of Eva Benes (Sodi / Rotax) and Valentine Houlette (Tony Kart / Rotax). The first final marked the turning point of the competition, and Benes and Houlette dropped out on the first lap. Morgane Bouchy (Praga / Rotax) triumphed in her duel with Royanne Hamidat-Sodez (Tony Kart / Rotax). 3rd in the first race, Martini won the second final against Hamidat-Sodez and Bouchy. Hamidat-Sodez won despite pressure from Bouchy and Martini in the last race and wore the French Women's Champion crown on equal points with Bouchy. Martini was on the third step of the podium.
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MINIME TI TO DYLAN UNCONT E
nzo Costet (CRG / Zanardi) was credited with the pole after qualifying, but Hadrian David (Zanardi / Rotax), Dylan Léger (OTK / Rotax) and Timothy Sionville (Sodi / Rotax) led after the qualifying heats. Sionville won against Léger and Charles Christen (CRG / Rotax) in the first final. David then distanced Léger in Final 2, but a penalty of three places was given for coming out of his lane to early at the start. David took his revenge in Final 3 and crossed the finish line winner ahead of Léger and Christen. Dylan Léger won the French Minime Champion in front of front Timothy Sionville and Hadrian David. Charles Christen finally finished 4th in front of Loris Cabirou (OTK / Rotax) who drove a beautiful race.
ITLE GOES N LÉGER INIME M TESTED
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HENRION D THE FRENCH CADE
DOMINATES ET CHAMPIONSHIP T E D A C
G
illian Henrion (CRG / Rotax) never left 1st place throughout the weekend. He set the fastest lap in qualifying before the surprising Thomas Imbourg (CRG / Rotax) and Victor Martins (Sodi / Rotax). This hierarchy was also duplicated at the end of the qualifying heats but also during Final 3. Imbourg tried everything to stop the leader, but Henrion recorded three consecutive victories and won the title in front of Imbourg and Martins. Thomas Mialane (Zanardi / Rotax) took 4th position and Theo Nouet (CRG / Rotax) 5th.
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FRENCH CADET CHAMP
Info Kartcom - Frédéric Billet © Photo KSP - Philippe Kalmès
PION WITH PANACHE lready a winner of the French Cup for Cadet in July at Saint-Amand, Gillian Henrion confirmed his spectacular ascent in his first season in the 11-15 age category in the most beautiful way by dominating from start to finish in the French Championship on the Aunay-les-Bois International Circuit.
A
Taking the maximum possible points total of 202, Gillian Henrion was crowned the 2015 French Cadet Champion after a faultless run throughout the competition. An undeniable success rewarding a successful season. Good prospects are now open to Gillian for the rest of his career.
As he was in the first group during timed practice, the group which had to deal with the worst track conditions, Gillian wasn't far from pole in the competitive class with 50 participants. The tone was set. Fast and steady, the driver from the FFSA 10-15 Programme took three victories in three heats, with two matching the fastest lap, ending each time a long way ahead of his opponents.
"I'm obviously very pleased to have won the French Championship!" Gillian commented. "It was my ambition and I was well prepared for it. But we never know if it can happen in the race. I was able to rely on highly effective equipment throughout the meeting, as my team perfectly managed the small changes in track conditions. I stayed very focused and I made it a point of honour to win the last final as well, even though I was already champion before the start. I want to thank two people who particularly helped me this year. My mechanic Fabrizio, who is excellent, and Marc Berteaux who always believed in me in the FFSA 10-15 Programme. I am now thinking about 2016, which will be my first international season. The research has started into good partners who will give us every chance of succeeding."
His points lead after the qualifying heats was good, but he still had to maintain the level of performance during the three decisive finals. Indeed the new format of the FFSA French Karting Championships has three races and only the top two are used for the general classification. Despite increasing pressure from determined rivals, Gillian didn't decrease the pace and fought for another victory and the fastest lap of the first final. In the next he led from the start, and reached his goal in Final 2 with a once again hard fought victory. Assured of the title, Gillian fought like a lion in the third race and clinched his third victory by withstanding an unstoppable attack on the last lap against the very fast Thomas Imbourg.
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Info Thomas Bastin © Photo Kart’im
Belgian ASAF Karting Series 3/3, Challenges IAME Belgium 6/6, Mariembourg
AVALANCHE OF WINNERS AT THE VICTORY CHALLENGE
EIGHT CHAMPIONS JOHAN SINTY (MINI) ELIE GOLDSTEIN (X30 CADET) UGO DE WILDE (X30 JUNIOR) MATTEO RASPATELLI (X30 SENIOR) PIERRE-YVES CORTHALS (X30 MASTER) THOMAS CYPERS (X30 SHIFTER) STEVE SCHMIDT (EERP 250) PATRICK BONGARTZ (KZ ASAF).
LAST ROUND OF THE IAME CHALLENGE BELGIUM
X30 Junior VIVERETTE WINS, DE WILDE CHAMPION
The favourites did not have it their own way in the title race. After taking pole position, Corentin Collignon (Tony Kart) flew in the first wet race ahead of Matteo Raspatelli (Tony Kart) and Maxime Drion (Kosmic). Winning but penalised for his spoiler, François Becamel (Kosmic) took his revenge by winning against Drion and Collignon and in the second race. The victory of the day before returning to Collignon from Becamel and Drion, but Raspatelli took the crown of the ASAF Belgian series ahead of Maxime Potty (Kosmic), the winner in the IAME Challenge Belgium.
€30,000 worth of prizes and six champions Johan Sinty (Mini), Elie Goldstein (X30 Cadet), Ugo de Wilde (X30 Junior), Maxime Potty (X30 Senior), Pierre-Yves Corthals (X30 Master) and Olivier Palmaers (X30 Shifter).
In the first race on a wet track, Ries Viverette (Kosmic) confirmed his pole position by winning well ahead of Martin Hebette (FA Kart) and Kenny Roosens (Kosmic). But on a track where only the racing line was dry, the Russian Sergey Travnikov pressured Viverette and de Wilde managed to get the better of Kenny Roosens on the last lap to secured his victory in the ASAF championship. In classification of the day, Viverette won ahead of Tra-
X30 MASTER CORTHALS CHAMPION
The strong championship leader in X30 Master, Pierre-Yves Corthals (FA Kart) wanted to finish in style. Taking pole position, he conceded victory in the first race to Gilles Smits (Kosmic), but took his revenge in the second to win the ranking of the day ahead of Smits and Lorenzo Donniacuo. Luc Lefevre (Kosmic) finished the season in 2nd place ahead of Julien De Bolle (Kosmic), while Corthals won both the ASAF and the IAME Challenge Belgium.
X30 SHIFTER CYPERS WINS THE ASAF AND PALMAERS THE IAME
Poleman and winner of the first race, Thomas Cypers (Formula K) was surprised by Olivier Palmaers (Merlin) in the second. Cypers managed to resist attacks from Frederick Op de Beeck (FA Kart) to ensure both the victory of the day and the championship of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. Palmaers finished 2nd by one point, but consoled himself with the victory in the IAME Challenge Belgium.
X30 Senior VICTORY FOR COLLIGNON, TITLE FOR RASPATELLI
DATE
ENTRIES
24th / 25th October 110 drivers / 8 categories LOCATION Karting des Fagnes, Mariembourg, 1388 m • Last round of the ASAF Belgian Karting Series • Eight champions Johan Sinty (Mini), Elie Goldstein (X30 Cadet), Ugo de Wilde (X30 Junior), Matteo Raspatelli (X30 Senior), Pierre-Yves Corthals (X30 Master), Thomas Cypers (X30 Shifter), Steve Schmidt (EERP 250) and Patrick Bongartz (KZ ASAF).
KEY POINTS
LAST ROUND OF THE ASAF BELGIAN KARTING SERIES
vnikov and Hebette. The new champion Ugo de Wilde won the IAME Challenge Belgium at the same time.
French Long Circuit Championship 3/3, Pau-Arnos
LAURENT CONFIRMED, SAVARD PENALISED, GUILVERT CROWNED DATE
ENTRIES
14th / 15th Nov.
40 drivers / 2 categories
LOCATION Circuit Pau-Arnos, Arnos, France - 3030 m • Last Long Circuit round of 2015 • Very fast circuit appreciated by the drivers • Thomas Laurent on a wave of success with Cédric Sport RESULTS • Yannick Savard dominates, but unlucky in Gentleman • Reward for Guilvert
KEY POINTS
NATIONAL
Info Jean Christophe Bourlat © Photo Stéphane Agnus
NATIONAL
KZ2: third straight title for Laurent in Long Circuit
T
homas Laurent (Tony Kart / Vortex) started at Pau with pole in timed qualifying. Leader after the heats, he escaped in the Prefinal as well as in the Final. Yoann Sanchez (Alpha / TM) and Nelson Bondier (Tony Kart / TM) tried to work together to counter the champion, but quickly Bondier gave up. The chasing group however managed to catch up with Laurent before he took off again and won ahead of the young Enzo Samon (Exprit / TM) and Jeremy Lopes (Tony Kart / Vortex). Behind Laurent, Lopes took 2nd place in the Championship and Bondier 3rd.
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Guilvert wins the KZ2 Gentleman Championship
A
fter dominating the early event, Yannick Savard (Sodi / Modena) was first delayed by a puncture during the Prefinal before recovering from last to 1st place in the Final. But his black series continued after the race when he was declared non-compliant. Gregory Guilvert (Birel / TM), Franck Savouret (FA Kart / Vortex), Thomas Bailly (BirelART / TM) and Cedric Goudant (Tony Kart / Vortex) were engaged in an intense fight throughout the race. Guilvert and Bailly crossed the finish line four hundredths behind Savard before retaking the top two steps of the podium, joined by Goudant. Guilvert ensured the title against Savouret but Savard still took 3rd place.
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French F4 Championship 7/7, Le Castelle
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Double polE for Moineault
The qualifying session gave an opportunity to Valentin Moineault to take advantage of the two pole positions for Races 1 and 3, however, closely followed by Sacha Fenestraz by 4/100 and Gabriel Aubry by a tenth.
RACE 1
for Moineault
Sacha Fenestraz tried to wrest the leadership from Valentin Moineault but there were no other consequences other than allowing Gabriel Aubry to join the fight. The trio finished in the usual order, Moineault winner ahead of Fenestraz who took back 2nd place from Aubry on the final lap. Simo Laaksonen finished in 4th place against Louis Gachot. This was Moineault's seventh victory and it secured him the title.
et
DATE
ENTRIES
Oct. 23rd to 25th
18 drivers - 1 Category
LOCATION Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, 3800 m • Final round of the 2015 Championship • Legendary and technical track • The field rose to 18 drivers for the end of season • Valentin Moineault takes two wins and one for Ye Yifei • Moineault wins the title with a comfortable lead
KEY POINTS
OUGHOUT THE SEASON
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RACE 2
And 2 for Ye Yifei
The Chinese driver Ye Yifei managed to pass Julien Darras and headed for his second win of the season thanks to the principle of reverse grid for the top 10. Louis Gachot was on the 3rd step of the podium in front of Axel Matus, while Sacha Fenestraz secured points with 5th place, important to defend his 2nd place overall.
RACE 3
Moineault concludes with a victory
Moineault wanted to finish the season in style. He succeeded with this by winning the last race at Le Castellet. Simo Laaksonen fought for 2nd position with Sacha Fenestraz while Gabriel Aubry let them go because of his tired tyres. The battle did not ease off in the pack, causing some incidents. For his first competition in F4, Hugo Chevalier did very well, including his 9th place in this race.
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F4
LE CASTELLET (AUTO)
25.10.15
P.
Pilote
Nat.
Chr. Tps.
C.1
Tps.
Tps.
C.3
Tps.
1
Moineault Valentin
F
1
01'32''890'''
1
01'33''049''' 6
C.2
01'34''307'''
1
01'34''296'''
2
Fenestraz Sacha
F
2
01'32''933'''
2
01'32''995''' 5
01'34''313'''
3
01'34''545'''
3
Aubry Gabriel
F
3
01'33''110'''
3
01'33''041''' 7
01'34''090'''
4
01'34''549'''
4
Laaksonen Simo
FIN
4
01'33''172'''
4
01'33''412''' 9
01'34''405'''
2
01'34''483'''
5
Matus Axel
MEX
9
01'33''683'''
7
01'33''627''' 4
01'34''433'''
5
01'34''834'''
6
Darras Julien
F
12
01'33''944'''
10
01'33''919''' 2
01'34''743'''
6
01'34''475'''
7
Ye Yifei
CHN
13
01'33''968'''
9
01'33''715''' 1
01'34''580'''
12
01'35''223'''
8
Gachot Louis
GB
5
01'33''450'''
5
01'33''443''' 3
01'34''275'''
16
01'34''710'''
9
Alesi Giuliano
F
8
01'33''650'''
6
01'33''406''' 10
01'34''584'''
18
10
Andlauer Julien
F
11
01'33''918'''
8
01'33''658''' 18
01'34''353'''
8
01'34''400'''
11
Kressner Reuben
S
6
01'33''604'''
18
01'34''089''' 11
01'34''444'''
7
01'34''682'''
12
Isaakyan Nerses
RUS
14
01'33''969'''
11
01'33''891''' 8
01'34''523'''
10
01'34''662'''
13
Korneev Alexey
RUS
7
01'33''647'''
17
01'33''585''' 12
01'34''311'''
11
01'34''429'''
14
Chevalier Hugo
F
10
01'33''813'''
13
01'33''986''' 13
01'34''204'''
9
01'34''546'''
15
Sierra Jose
MEX
16
01'34''483'''
14
01'34''404''' 15
01'35''034'''
13
01'35''702'''
16
Sugnot Darniche Hugo
F
15
01'34''362'''
12
01'34''005''' 16
01'35''573'''
14
01'35''261'''
17
Benyahia Michael
USA
17
01'34''659'''
15
01'34''508''' 14
01'34''949'''
15
01'35''327'''
18
Coicaud Theo
F
18
01'34''676'''
16
01'34''364''' 17
01'35''407'''
17
01'35''268'''
F4
AUTO
RESULTS
P.
Pilote
Ledenon
Le mans
Pau
Hungaroring
Magny Cours Navarra
Le Castellet
Totale
1
Moineault Valentin
27
46
38
60
52
45
61
329
2
Fenestraz Sacha
31
34
53
32
30
29
44
253
3
Aubry Gabriel
31
0
42
45
33
42
34
227
4
Alesi Giuliano
41,5
16
40
12
11
39
9
168,5
5
Darras Julien
14
41
15
25
24
20
27
166
6
Laaksonen Simo
3
25
21
26
41
2
32
150
7
Matus Axel
33
18
33
1
12
0
28
125
8
Andlauer Julien
20
8
6
34
19
21
8
116
9
Laliberte Kami
24
8
4
0
41
25
0
102
10
Kressner Reuben
7,5
10
18
2
29
15
6
87,5
11
Korneev Alexey
1
46
0
35
0
0
1
83
12
Ye Yifei
0
7
11
0
1
27
27
73
13
Troitckii Nikita
4
44
0
22
0
0
0
70
14
Gachot Louis
0,5
2
2
10
8
13
25
60,5
15
Isaakyan Nerses
19
2
0
0
0
30
6
57
16
Sugnot Darniche Hugo
0
0
14
4
0
0
0
18
17
Benyahia Michael
0
1
5
0
6
0
0
12
18
Senegas Theophile
1
0
6
0
0
0
0
7
19
Sierra Jose
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
F4
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