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Keep up-to-date with what's happening in the sport in our news section.  Full articles are shown below, for a summary of the news be sure to start at the main index page of UK Karting.  General news and press releases can be emailed to us at newsdesk@karting.co.uk, although please note that a charge is made for the publication of press releases and promotional news items. Please note that the following are the views of the contributors and not necessarily those of UK Karting. All information is published in good faith.

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Current News & Press Releases

BPKC Winter Champs   (12/03)

The final round of the Buckmore Park Kart Club Winter Championship takes place on Sunday 21st March. Entries are available for all ABkC non gearbox classes including the new Bambino Class for 6-7 year olds.
 
Open Practice is available from 10am to 4pm on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th March. A separate practice session for bambinos will be available on Saturday 20th March. Overnight parking is free.
 
For entry forms and more details please contact Sheila Rose, Club Co-ordinator on 01634 661604.

For more information on Buckmore Park visit www.buckmore.co.uk.

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Open Practice Day   (12/03)

Saturday 20th is an open practice day at South Wales Karting Centre for all classes.

Starting at 10.00am you can have a full day's practice for only £35, or for just £25 if you are a Llandow Kart Club member. Why not join one of the best Clubs in the South at one of the best tracks in the country, and take advantage of this offer and others that will come along in 2010.

For further information call 01446 795568.

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Latest FIA Decisions   (12/03)

At its meeting on 11 March 2010 in Bahrain and on proposals of the International Karting Commission Members, the FIA World Motor Sport Council took in particular the following decisions concerning Karting:

2010 CIK-FIA "U18" Karting World Championship
The number of entries for the CIK-FIA "U18" World Championship will be limited to 102. This decision has been taken in order to allow the good running of each event because their format is limited to two and a half days of track time as the Friday morning is dedicated to the educational programme.
Entries will open on Thursday 1st April and applications will be considered in accordance with the date on which the full entry dossier has been received by the CIK-FIA Administration. Drivers will be able to enter with the chassis make of their choice, selected amongst the makes which will expressly have entered this Championship (closing of entries for chassis makes: 22 March).

The total minimum weight, Driver included, has been set at 153 kg.

The Paddock will be pre-installed by the CIK-FIA and a tent of 3 x 4.5 m will be placed at the disposal of each Driver for a renting fee.

As a reminder, engine (Parolin) and tyre (Dunlop) single-suppliers were designated in December 2009 by the World Council. These equipments will be allocated by drawing lots and delivered free of charge to all the Drivers at each of the three events of this new World Championship.

2010 CIK-FIA Karting Trophy Academy
In order to guarantee that the character of this new Trophy is as international as possible, it has been decided to grant the 34 karts made available on a free basis by the Parolin company to as many ASNs (National Sporting Authorities). It will be up to each ASN to designate the Driver (from 13 to 15 years old) by whom it will be represented. Applications will be accepted according to a priority order based on a classification of ASNs. At the top of this classification are ASNs with the most Karting events entered on the International Sporting Calendar or on a Zone Calendar. Then come ASNs which have not organised international or Zone events but were represented by their licence-holding Drivers in CIK-FIA Championships in 2009. It has thus been possible to draw up a list of 50 ASNs. If among these 50 Federations fewer than 34 decided to enter a Driver in the Academy, other ASNs would be invited to apply.

2010 CIK-FIA World Cup for KZ1
Drivers' eligibility criteria for the World Cup for KZ1 (single event scheduled for 12 September 2010 at Braga/PRT) have been extended so as to open participation to extra nationalities. As was already the practice for the World Cups for KF2 and KF3, the criteria will henceforth include the possibility to enter for the best classified Drivers in a Zone Championship (Top 5) or in an ASN's national Championship (Top 5). The other eligibility criteria now stipulate that only Drivers who have participated in all the rounds of the 2010 European KZ1, KZ2 or Super KF Championships can enter, as well as those who were classified in the first 33% of participants in the 2010 Viking Trophy for KZ2.

2010 CIK-FIA Karting World Championship
Drivers' eligibility criteria for the Karting World Championship of the Super KF/KF1 category (single event scheduled for 19 September 2010 at Zuera/ESP, which will benefit from live broadcast on Eurosport International) have been determined as follows: Drivers allowed to enter will be those who will have participated in all the rounds of the 2010 European Super KF or KZ1 Championships, or in at least one round of the "U18" World Championship, or in one KF2 Championship, Cup or Trophy event in 2010. Drivers from the Asia-Pacific region must have taken part in the 2010 World Cup for Super KF or in the 2010 Asia-Pacific KF2 Championship. Eligible South-American Drivers must have taken part in the 2009 Panamerican Championship. And there will be a few places available for Drivers having achieved a minimum number of results in a Zone Championship recognised by the FIA.

Technical Regulations
Since 1993, the international technical regulations have prescribed the use of magnetic structural steels or magnetic structural steel alloys for the manufacturing of kart chassis. It has been decided that it was becoming necessary to define these types of steels by explicitly integrating the international metallurgic standards to the regulations. From 1st January 2011, the use of steel alloys the mass content of at least one alloy element of which exceeds or equals 5% will be banned. This banning will nonetheless be applied with immediate effect in the "U18" World Championship, taking into account that within the specific framework of this competition all the participants will have to buy a new chassis in July 2010 (mandatory rule accompanied by the allocation of chassis by drawing lots). It must be remembered that the philosophy of this new Championship is governed by the will to reduce costs very significantly and to promote equal opportunities.

In the method for the measuring of inlet and exhaust port opening angles, recourse to a 0.2mm thick and 5mm wide wedge replaces the use of the piano chord with a diameter of 0.2mm.

As a result of the introduction of new safety elements (two-level bumpers), the minimum weight, Driver included, of Superkarts has been increased by 3 kilos: that of Division 1 karts is now 218 kilos and that of karts with single-cylinder engines is 208 kilos.

Homologation Regulations
Starting from a voluntary initiative of the CIK-FIA motivated by environmental and sanitary reasons, it has been decided to integrate to the Homologation Regulations some restrictions concerning the use of PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) in the manufacturing process of homologated kart tyres. Similar restrictions became mandatory on 1st January 2010 pursuant to European Directive 2005/69/EC for tyres used on all private cars, light and heavy trucks, agricultural vehicles and motorcycles.

Circuits Regulations
In consultation with the FIA Medical Commission, the chapter of the Circuits Regulations dedicated to Emergency Services has been revised with regard to aspects concerning Doctors (presence, interventions and competences), ambulances (presence and equipment), the infirmary (installation and equipment) and the premises reserved for anti-doping controls. A medical questionnaire specific to Karting and inspired from versions regularly used in other FIA disciplines has been drafted and will systematically be sent to ASNs and Organisers of CIK-FIA Championship events.

All the details of the World Council decisions concerning Karting are available on www.cikfia.com.

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TVKC CIK Regs Option   (10/03)
 
As Trent Valley Kart Club continues to prepare for the prestigious CIK-FIA European KF2 & KF3 Champions Western Region Qualifications, they are delighted to announce that they have received permission to offer KF2 & KF3 drivers the opportunity to run to full CIK regulations at their April Club meeting.
 
The process started a few months ago when the April race meeting was registered on the National Events with Authorised Foreign Participation (NEAFP) calendar, thus making it possible for foreign drivers to come over to race in the UK in the build-up to the Western Region Qualifications.
 
Trent Valley Kart Club will be offering the KF2 & KF3 drivers a choice at the April race meeting:
- To take the valuable opportunity to run to full CIK regulations before the Western Region Qualifications
- To run to standard MSA regulations
 
The Club are prepared to stage two separate grids of drivers to differentiate between the different regulations as long as the numbers make it viable. 
 
TVKC would kindly ask that your choice of regulation which you choose to adhere to, is clearly marked on your April race entry. For Example...

To run to CIK Regs  -  mark the entry form KF3 (CIK Regs)
To run to MSA Regs - mark the entry form KF3 (MSA Regs)
 
Not sure of the differences between the MSA and CIK regulations?  Then please visit our website for more information www.tvkc.co.uk.

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Ambition Motorsport   (09/03)
 
Ambition Motorsport are pleased to announce the signing of British number '5' seed, Billy Monger. Billy will be competing in the Super 1 Series, NKRA Southern Championship, and all Buckmore Park Summer Series rounds during 2010 with the team.
 
After clinching the 'Team of the Year' award at the recent Buckmore Park awards evening, Ambition has shown it is a strong force to contend with in 2010. This follows a well deserved final victory by Harvey Meek at Buckmore Park in February and previous titles and races won throughout 2009.
 
With the Team travelling non-stop throughout 2010, competing in the British S1 TKM/Honda Championship, NKRA Southern Championship, Buckmore Park & Bayford Meadows Club Championships (plus extra venues throughout the country), you are guaranteed the help and support when you need it most!
 
Team places are always available so please contact Paul Janes on 07951 831236 or visit www.ambitionmotorsport.com to keep up to date with the latest news, team drivers and events calendar throughout the year.

Photographs courtesy of Gary Kimber.

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YouKart Back Online   (08/03)

YouKart, the youtube of karting, is back online with the problems of recent months now having been fixed.

YouKart lets you share videos from your kart cams, and is now faster than before, whilst sporting a completely new look too.

Start uploading your videos today and share them with everyone at www.youkart.co.uk.

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Iztech Continued Success   (05/03)

Iztech Kart Seats would like to congratulate Comer Cadets Jordan Gilbertson and Owen Griffiths.

Jordan (using Iztech's carbon and aramid seat and floor tray) was first out of 54 at Shenington on 21st Feb.

Also on that day, Owen managed a fantastic first place at GYG.

Rob Dodds, head of BRM UK, has confirmed that all their team drivers will be using Iztech seats and floor trays in both the Super 1 and Stars Championships in 2010.

We wish them all the best of luck for the season ahead.

For further information on Iztech's winning range of seats, floor trays and chainguards please contact kevin@iztechkartseats.com or call 01908 511000 or 07967 757096 (mobile).

Iztech's product range can be seen at www.iztechkartseats.com.

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Young Driver Of The Year   (05/03)

The Motor Sports Association (MSA) is delighted to announce the creation of the MSA Young Driver of the Year award, to be presented annually to a student enrolled on the MSA Academy's Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) programme.
 
The inaugural MSA Young Driver of the Year - to be decided by a panel of MSA judges based on overall sporting and academic achievement within this year's AASE programme - will collect a trophy and a cheque for £1000 at the MSA's prestigious Night of Champions ceremony at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall next January.
 
MSA Performance Director and 2001 WRC Champion co-driver Robert Reid said: "The AASE programme is no easy ride; it's a highly effective training programme for those serious about their future careers in the sport. We wanted to recognise the commitment the students are putting in and give them an incentive to keep pushing themselves. The winner will be earmarked as someone with the talent and determination to succeed and that's a pretty strong accolade for any up and coming athlete."
 
The new award was announced this week as the AASE students gathered in South London for their third residential session. In attendance were 27 students currently enrolled on the programme drawn from racing, rallying, karting, motorcycle racing or motocross.
 
As part of their BTEC Nationals in Sport studies, the AASE students focused on a number of topics: the effects of personality and motivation on sports performance; the relationships between stress, anxiety and sports performance; group dynamics in sports teams, and the planning of psychological skills training programmes to enhance sports performance. Lead tutor Stuart King was assisted by MSA Academy Coordinator Greg Symes and by NVQ assessors Tom Gaymor, James Wozencroft and Mark Hucklebridge.
 
Hugh Richards, Sport and Performance Psychology lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, then offered the students an introductory insight into various aspects of sport science. Richards, who also works with the MSA's Team UK national squad, covered topics such as nutrition, physiology and attention control, before fielding questions from the AASE students.
 
An introduction to communications and the media was delivered by Ben Taylor, the MSA's Communications Consultant and a former F1 press officer. Taylor explained how the various aspects of the print, broadcast and electronic media can help the students to promote themselves better, covering such topics as interview techniques, presentations and press releases and explored the importance of creating a good impression.
 
Formula BMW Euro Series driver Mackenzie Taylor said: "As we get further into the AASE programme it becomes more and more obvious how valuable it is to me as a driver. It is laying down strong foundations on which to build my career."
 
Reid said: "We have had a great couple of days and the feedback from the students has been really positive. They are starting to see the benefits of being on this programme, as they are getting access to the kind of expertise that ordinarily they would never have the chance to meet. They are benefitting from the same MSA-backed resources as the Team UK squad and it's going to help them develop as competitors."  

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Eclipse Motorsport   (04/03)

Since the launch of the new race team in late 2009, set up by ex-British Karting Champion James Bean and experienced data technician Dave Johnston, Eclipse Motorsport has achieved fantastic results during the winter months. The team had an immediate impact after working with the present British Cadet Champion George Russell in 2009.

The team has enhanced its pedigree in the Cadet category with Connor Jupp taking a string of six wins at various tracks around the country over the winter period, giving him a strong base for the start of the 2010 season. Connor's team mates have not disappointed, with Connor Hall, Lucas Vaus and David Craig all making good progress as a result of their new guidance, with Hall going onto win his last club race at the Mansell raceway in February.
 
In the KF3 category rookie driver Harry Woodhead has been impressive in testing and during the winter races, and has established himself as one of the ones to watch in 2010.
 
In Rotax, Chris Setterfield (Snr Max) and Leon Hilleard (Mini Max) have continued to develop and improve each week, and are getting more settled in to their new classes, with Hilleard coming very close to a maiden win at Clay Pigeon recently.
 
The team would like to congratulate its drivers for their success and look forward to it continuing in 2010.
 
For enquires regarding Eclipse Motorsport contact James or David on 07875 375777 or 07530 710679, or email james@eclipsemotorsport.com or david@eclipsemotorsport.com.

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Lots On At Ellough   (04/03)

There's lots happening at Ellough Park at the moment...

The new circuit has been approved by the MSA for National A meetings and has received a huge 'thumbs up' from all competitors who raced on the new layout for the first time last weekend. The track flows so well with the new sweeping right hand banked corner in to a right hand hairpin then back to a left hand corner on to the exit of the old chicane. You now exit the circuit from this new section in to parc ferme. Parc Ferme and both the two new dummy grids have their own exit points for drivers to join the circuit with ease.

There will be testing available for all 2stroke drivers on the 20th March from 10am till 5pm at £40.00 all day! Please call for 4stroke testing (available at various times).
 
Ellough Park Raceway's non-MSA Summer Series Championship begins on Saturday 13th March 2010. The Championship is run over 10 rounds with points being scored on your best 9 rounds. The Championship includes a night race on 8th May!

Each Race entry is £35.00 per driver and pit bays will be available at £5.00 per bay for the normal sized bays (3.5m x 5m) and £10.00 per bay for the large new pit bays (please phone for details).

This Championship is open to ALL classes! Some classes will be run together but if there are more than 6 entries for each class we will run separate class grids. Please make sure you get your race entry in at least 7 days prior to race day to ensure enough trophies are ordered!

Please find all our dates on UK Karting and our websites. Race entry forms, dates and track layouts are available on www.beccleskartclub.co.uk or www.elloughparkraceway.co.uk. You can e-mail your details through to enquiries@elloughparkraceway.co.uk or post them to R L Circuits Ltd, Benacre Road, Ellough, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7XD. Alternatively, call us on 01502 717718.

The first round of the Beccles and District Kart Club Summer Championship is on the 20th/21st March. This MSA Championship is run over 9 rounds with points being scored on your best 8 rounds.

Membership is £40.00 with race entry just £43.00 per driver or £51.00 per person for non-members. Pit bays will be available at £5.00 per bay for the normal sized bays (3.5m x 5m) and £10.00 per bay for the large new pit bays (please phone for details).

This Championship is open to all MSA classes. Some classes will be run together but if there are more than 6 entries for each class we will run separate class grids. Please make sure you get your race entry in at least 7 days prior to race day to ensure enough trophies are ordered. Please find all our dates on UK Karting and our websites.

The format for the day will be 8am sign on, 8am - 9:30am scrutineering, 9:30am drivers briefing, 9:45am pushers/marshals briefing, and a 10am start on the grid for first practice session. This is followed by 5 minutes practice, 3 x 10 lap heats and 1 x 14 lap final. Remember, a current 2010 MSA Licence must be presented when signing on for racing.

For race entry forms, enquiries, etc visit our websites or contact us using the details listed above.
 
Ellough Park Raceway have also taken delivery of 25 new Eglem pro karts! The new fleet now allows us to run up to 20 drivers out on track at once. The new fleet are a Dutch made Kart by Frank Eglem - twin engined pro karts with a few new modifications to the design which make them feel and race more like a race kart instead of a corporate kart.

Please call us on 01502 717718 for more details and availability.
 
Ellough Park Raceway is holding a 3 hour endurance race on the 19th March in aid of Sport Relief!

We now only have a handful of team spaces left for this event with all proceeds being donated to Sport Relief. You will be able to race the new fleet AND the new circuit layout! All drivers must be 16yrs and over, or 15yrs old but must hold a current 2010 MSA National B licence to race.

The details are... 6pm arrival, teams of 2 - 7 drivers, a 15 minute timed qualifying session followed by the 3 hour team endurance (1 fuel stop included in 11 driver changes which have to be completed).

Trophies for the top 3 teams and individual drivers.

The cost? Just £230.00 per team and in aid of a very good cause. Please call us on 01502 717718 to book your place!

That's not all! Still to come at Ellough are new toilets, changing rooms and showers facilities... A new decked raised viewing area where the old parc ferme used to be... More activities on site... New fullly stocked and equipped shop... Motorhome/camper van hire centre... Just to names a few things to keep your eyes open for at Ellough!

Circuit image courtesy of Dan McCalla/Motorsport News.

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Double Trouble At RL   (02/03)

After the surprise signing of Cadet ace Max Vaughan in November, RL Racing Dept have now secured the signature of his elder brother Dan to contest the British and European KF3 Championships.
 
The move to the RL stable was a straightforward choice for the Bournemouth lad, as he has watched his brother Max grow in stature over the last couple of months since his switch to the RL/Tonykart combination. Alongside current RL KF3 front runner Harrison Scott, they form a formidable KF3 line up.
 
Dan will naturally carry on driving his favourite Tonykart EVR using GFR tuned TM engines, the same as Harrison Scott, with the team opting for the GFR tuned TM engines unconditionally due to the great success of this combination over the years.
 
Watch this space...

For enquires regarding RL Racing Dept. Ltd or the Tonykart range please contact Steve Armstrong at accounts.rlracingdept@live.co.uk or call +44 (0)1502 716200 (office) or +44 (0)7843 58641 (mobile).

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Arnold Applies Pressure   (02/03)

RL Racing Dept's Mini Max protagonist Shaun Arnold has, over the last few weekends, begun to make his mark and let the current front runners in the class know that he will be pushing hard for the top step of the podium at every race he competes in.
 
With two top 3 finishes in the last two races he has competed in (at Rowrah 2 weeks ago and again at Whilton Mill this weekend just passed), Arnold will for sure feature at the sharp end of the major races in the UK Mini Max championships in 2010.
 
Team owner and manager Steve Armstrong is pleased with Arnold's progress over the last 2 months. A tough 2009 - his first full year - where he learned a lot about race craft and consistency within the RL fold, will stand him in good stead and readiness to take home some silverware this year.
 
Also competing at Whilton Mill from the RL squad were Shanaka Clay (Comer), Katie Dobson (Junior Max) and Shaun's brother Matthew (Mini Max).
 
Shanaka gridded 4th for the main final and came home a disappointed 10th after some great results in the heats. This was Katie's first time at Whilton Mill and the B final was her first dry run ever at the circuit so she struggled to make it into the main final. Matthew ran consistently in the top 20 in Mini Max in his first year in the class, his improvement is clear to see week by week.

For enquires regarding RL Racing Dept. Ltd or the Tonykart range please contact Steve Armstrong at accounts.rlracingdept@live.co.uk or call +44 (0)1502 716200 (office) or +44 (0)7843 58641 (mobile).

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S1 Reserved Parking   (01/03)
 
Teams are reminded to send in the preferential pit and paddock reserved parking booking forms as soon as possible.

The parking will work in a similar fashion to last year. During 2010 only teams and personnel on the preferential reserved booking list will be able to enter the circuits between 9.00 am and 12.00 noon on the Thursday prior to the meeting.  All other non-registered teams and competitors will be able to enter after 12 noon but not before.

Teams on the preferential registered list will have their spaces held until 8 am on Saturday morning.  Please go to http://www.s1series.co.uk/forms.htm for your reserved parking form.

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Pavesi Motors On Top   (01/03)

Eurokart Pavesi motors started where they finished at the end of last year - on top!

On it's first outing, the new 25 Evolution 2 Pavesi and Gillard Kart with Daryl Henderson at the wheel, won the final at Shenington on 21st February.

Daryl, who is going to compete in the Super 4 KZ2 UK Championship, is hoping to better the third place finish he achieved last year.
 
If you would like to join in with some of the toughest and cleanest racing in the country, why not give us a call - it's cheaper then you think.
 
Contact Eurokart Ltd on 01502 567174, 07769 715442, or email win@eurokart.co.uk.  For more information visit our website at www.pavesi.co.uk.

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Stolen Rotax Engine   (01/03)

On Friday 26th February a Senior Max engine was stolen from the Winnersh in the Thames Valley area.

The engine number is 8331909 and the seal number is 014517.

If anyone is offered the engine for sale or has any information regarding it's whereabouts please contact the Police, quoting crime reference number EG 3533884 (10) or email Harry on harris346@hotmail.com.

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Charity Karting Event   (01/03)

The Deepings Round Table is proud to announce the 14th Annual Deepings Round Table 12 hr Karting Challenge on the 16th and 17th July 2010. As in previous years, Red Bull F1, Renault (TBC), Williams F1 and Mercedes GP have all confirmed their entrance and look forward to challenging all!

There is no other 12Hr Karting Challenge in the UK and there is no other open event that has so many Formula 1 teams taking part. The thirty-five team grid will consist of drivers that range from those who have never driven a kart before, to highly experienced, professional drivers (past entrants have included Justin Wilson, ex-Jaguar F1 Driver; Gary Paffett, German DTM Champion & Honda F1 Test Driver and Anthony Davidson). In 2008, Red Bull F1 driver Mark Webber attended over 3 hours of the event and we expect at least one current F1 driver for the 2010 race. 
 
This event really is unique. It offers an excellent chance to entertain customers in a relaxed environment, a superb team building opportunity or just a great way for friends to get together for a great day out.
 
One of the main aims of the event is to raise substantial amounts of money for charities both nationally and locally (we have raised in excess of £140,000 from the last 13 events). In fact, the overall prize fund is split between the top 3 corporate teams, the top 3 F1 teams and Deepings Round Table, so every team has a chance of securing a significant sum for donation to a charity of choice.

The event is held over a  Friday evening and Saturday. Friday evening sees all drivers register, followed by a full safety briefing (all protective clothing and helmets can be supplied by Daytona) and Qualifying.  Following the qualifying session, there is an event meal and charity auction of Formula 1 and motor sport memorabilia. The Formula 1 teams are all so supportive of the event that rare items never normally seen in the usual F1 Shops can be won.  (reduced rate hotel accommodation can be booked through Deepings  Round Table at the Milton Keynes Holiday Inn).
 
On Saturday morning there is practice time before the race proper starts at 9am. The challenging track layout and enhanced karts will ensure that the racing is close and that everyone gets the chance to really test their skills.  The race finishes at 9pm followed by prize presentations (remember, the winning karts get a share of the overall charity pot for donation to a charity of their choice). 
 
The entrance price is £1,295 per team and a deposit of just £295 will guarantee your place in this unique event.  Due to the unprecedented success of 2009, we would urge you to submit applications ASAP, as we expect the event to be a sell out and places to go fast.

If you would like to register your intention to attend the event or  if you have any further questions then please return the booking form (contained within the attached brochure) or visit our website http://www.deepingroundtable.co.uk/Kartathon.html.

If you are unable to attend this event but would still like to support our charity fundraising, then donation of branded merchandise or motor sport items for the auction would be greatly appreciated.

We hope to see you and your team on 16th July.

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Grice Racing Engines   (26/02)

Grice Racing congratulate their various drivers during the difficult winter conditions including Ash Hand for winning the Feb metting at PFI in Junior Rotax. James Singleton took pole in Campillos and 3rd place in the Final, and Harry Crawley finished 5th in Campillos after starting each heat last due to technical difficulties.  Both young drivers showed tremendous pace and took valuable experience away from Campillos to use during the 2010 season. In Minimax, Ash England, Ryan Norris and Ben Hingeley have been winning everything they enter over the last 3 months, with each driver winning the last 3 and 4 races they have entered.

All that speed and the driver's results need not cost thousands of pounds, and proves that each and everyone of our customers benefit from our vast experience of engine building and years of winning races at British championship level. If your current engine builder is not satisfying your needs or giving you enough power to win races with, we are still running our recession busting special offers of full rebuild including all parts less conrod, all labour for following:

Rotax - £315
KF2/3 - £315
TKM - £180
Rotary - £180
Cadet - £130

Each engine can be prepared, run in and then power tested on our new Rotronics dyno giving full power curve, torque, and detailed analysis if required.
 
Grice Racing also hire their works engines/carbs for either a 1 off event or entire championship series. Prices for the 1-off event are just £225 (the engine is delivered before the meeting and needs to be returned afterwards) or for the whole championship it's £3250 for Minimax and £3500 for Jnr/Snr Max.  These engines are at your disposal for the duration of the series and only returned if servicing is needed, all at no extra cost.

To book a test run, call Ricky Grice on 01268 727847 or email ricky.grice@virgin.net.  Visit our website for more information on Grice Racing Engines at www.griceracingengines.com.

Now that our great British weather is beginning to break, remember that we are also the South East agent for the Storm chassis. Our great Storm prices are still the same and we have chassis in stock or you can obtain these through our South East agents - Evolution Racing, Dartford Karting or Karting Guernsey.

Alternatively go to www.stormkart.co.uk for your local dealer.

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The Dragon...   (26/02)
 
The Dragon moves a mountain... of snow, at Glan Y Gors Park and the weekend race meeting went ahead!
 
A big thank you from Dragon Kart Club to the drivers and supporters who helped clear the snow from the 1100 metre circuit and dummy grid. A fantastic effort was needed to move the snow which fell Friday and again Saturday night.

A big thank you also to all the MSA Officials who braved the weather conditions to run a successful meeting.
 
We're now looking forward to our next event on the 21st March (and hope it won't be a white one).
 
For membership & race entries contact Tracey on 01490 420770 (office) or 07855 838380 (mobile), email edavies@gygkarting.co.uk or write to Dragon Kart Club Ltd., Glan Y Gors Park, Cerrigydrudion, North Wales, LL21 0RU.

For more information the club visit www.dragonkartclub.com.

Photographs courtesy of Sean Smith.

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Rotax S1 Opportunity   (26/02)
 
After a very strong showing in the recent club meetings at Whilton, Shennington and PF, confidence is running high in the DR Racing Kart Team.

Just last weekend at Shennington all three drivers qualified for the finals in the top seven, in three different classes, and with several fastest laps and heat wins in Junior and Senior Rotax Max. This rich vain of form will continue as the team establishes itself on a front running chassis which has a selection of Rotax motors and equipment which we know can compete at the top level.
 
Due to financial issues we have lost one of our drivers who was due to compete in the Rotax Super One championship. Given the time issue as we are half way through our super one warm up programme we are looking for a driver who is already signed up for super one and is maybe looking to move into a team which can offer the opportunity to improve their race performance. The team is managed by Elliott Green who has lots of competition experience both in the UK and Europe, so we know how to win!
 
We are looking for the right driver who has shown he or she can mix it with the best, and would grow with the right team environment.
 
If this is you and you have the commitment to start testing now in readiness to compete in Super One this season please contact Steve Green on 07980 776000 (mobile) or 01252 851162 (office), or Elliot Green on 07896 232336.

For more information on the DR Racing Kart Team email steve@drracingkartuk.com or visit www.drracingkartuk.com.

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It's All Systems Go   (26/02)
 
The opening round of Rissington Kart club championship is now less than two weeks away! It starts with practice on Saturday the 6th Mar and racing on Sunday 7th March.
 
Preparation for the opening round have all gone to plan and all that remains is for the gates to open. The club has continued to make improvements to the track during the winter break. These include from replacing the ageing generator to strengthening and roofing marshall posts!
 
With the aim of ensuring that high driving standards and sportsmanship remain at the core of Rissington, the entire marshall team attended a training/refresher day, run by the BMMC at SKC. The course covered flags, incident handling, observation skills etc. The club is also investing in a better radio system so that all incidents or instructions are communicated quickly, precisely and without confusion.      
 
The following classes will be racing over 9 rounds at the Little Rissington circuit: Cadets, Junior TKM, TKM Extreme, Mini Max, Junior Max, Senior Rotax and Rotax 177. Gearbox will be 125, 210 and 250's.
 
For more info about the track and facilities and entry forms see www.rissykartclub.com.

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Young Guns Sampler   (26/02)

"Incredible" and "Awesome" were just two of the superlatives being sprouted by four Formula Kart Stars drivers following their recent test in one of the brand new Autosport Young Guns single seater machines.
 
KF3 drivers Russell Danzey and Paul Hardy and Junior Rotax runners Lee Napolitano and Will Hunter all travelled to a cold and icy Pembrey in Wales recently to get their first taste of a single seater after impressing Autosport Young Guns boss Martin Phaff during the 2009 Formula Kart Stars season.
 
Despite the arctic conditions, which limited running on the 1.5-mile circuit, Phaff believes all four acquitted themselves well behind the wheel of the six speed sequential paddle shift gearbox JKS chassis run by Anglo Motorsport.
 
"It went well," says Phaff, whose series will debut this year as part of the Dunlop Great & British package. "Each one has now been in a single seater with a paddle shift and learnt how to start it up and pull away. They all took to it like a duck to water and if they came back to it they'd definitely be quicker."
 
"I can definitely see myself going into something like Young Guns when I'm old enough," stated Danzey after the test. "I think it could be a really good stepping-stone between karts and Formula Renault."
 
"I'm not at all surprised that all four drivers coped well in the test," says Formula Kart Stars series director Carolynn Hoy. "All four were selected on merit and proved it when they got on track. They have all been a credit to FKS and I'm glad we were able to give them such an experience."

For more information on Formula Kart Stars visit www.formulakartstars.com.

Photograph courtesy of Martin Phaff/Autosport Young Guns.

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2010 CIK-FIA Champs   (26/02)
 
Most entry/application forms for the 2010 CIK-FIA Championships, Cups and Trophies have been on-line for a few days on the CIK-FIA website.

The first event of the 2010 CIK-FIA Championship season is scheduled for the 4th April. It will be the opening round of the European Superkart Championship, to be held at our very own Silverstone. It is already almost certain that the maximum number of accepted entries (set at 60) will be reached, so much so that it will probably be necessary to draw up a list of reserve drivers!
 
The other nearest entry deadlines are for the European KZ2 Championship (closing date for entries is 8th March), the European Super KF and KZ1 Championships (closing 15th March), as well as the regional Qualifications for the European Championships of the KF2 and KF3 categories (closing 25th March).

As a reminder, the opening of entries for the new "U18" World Championship (for 15 to 18 year old drivers) and for the Academy Trophy (13 to 15) is scheduled for 1st April, from 9am (Swiss time, 10am in the UK).

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Well Done Aaron Charles   (25/02)

Congratulations to Aaron "Azzy" Charles on winning his first Senior Rotax race at Kimbolton on the 13/14th February.
 
In the tricky cold and wet conditions 15 year old Aaron, who's just moved up to Seniors, powered his GFM prepared Senior Max to a Final win.  Aaron crossed the line with a 5 second lead in wet conditions and on slick tyres; a superb, faultless drive and a great start for the coming season.
 
Aaron Charles Racing would like to send a big thank you to Gary at GFM Motorsport for his excellent engine preparation and for his time and effort with Azzy moving to Seniors.

We would also like to thank Nick at NJR Motorsports for his excellent chassis and look forward to testing the new model.

Also a very big and personal thank you to Keith Appleyard for all his time, effort and tenacity helping to get Azzy back at the top of his game.

We would also like to thank the guys at www.kartpartsuk.com for their instant and excellent parts service.

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S1 Welcomes Stingray RV   (25/02)

Stingray RV has replaced Renault Sport as Super One MSA Series' headline sponsor with immediate effect, also extending their support into the Rotax Series.

"We would like to welcome Stingray RV to the Super One, and look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship, giving exciting new opportunities to our customers on both sides," said Super One Marketing Director John Hoyle. "I would like to thank Renault Sport UK for their valued support over the last six years, they have contributed through a period of exciting expansion, which will now continue with Stingray RV," he added.

Stingray RV is uniquely placed in all of Europe to offer Winnebago and American Motorhomes for sale or hire. Having just moved to new premises in Daventry they can now boast the largest indoor RV showroom in Europe as well as the most comprehensive fleet of American RVs for hire outside of the USA, and can offer some very special deals.  RV owners can even sign up to earn an income from their rent-back system, where the RV owner is paid to rent back the motorhome on busy weekends.

The partnership with Stingray RV will secure the Super One as Britain's premier Karting Championship, along with the support from Bridgestone,Dunlop VEGA, ABkC, Anderson-CSK, Zip, ATOL, GoPro, Paul Fletcher, Tal-Ko, Tilotson and JAG Engineering.  Stingray RV will benefit from raising their profile with the top flight of karters and the general public through the previously announced partnership with Motors TV and PSC Productions to televise the Series to 17.7 million subscribed homes in 38 countries. The sponsorship package will include on-track advertising and promotion at all rounds as well as being the main TV sponsor at all the televised rounds for both the MSA and Rotax Championships, incorporating the MSA British senior and junior karting championship (for Super KF and KF3 international classes), the ABkC National Championships for KF2, Comer Cadet and all the Rotax Max classes. Drivers can start racing in the series from 8 years old, and some even continue into their forties. Formula 1 world champions Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button served their motor racing apprenticeships in the series, as did Indy 500 winner Daniel Wheldon, Indycar champion Dario Franchitti, Britain's newest F1 driver Paul Di Resta and former F1 drivers David Coulthard and Anthony Davidson.
 
Stingray's MD, Simon Leith commented "This is a great opportunity for both parties allowing us to promote ourselves at karting's premier championship and also to support some up-and-coming drivers through the Series. We are sure it is going be a long and fruitful partnership, and on that basis we are offering all Super One competitors discounts for any rentals of our RVs they may require over the 2010 season as well as on any RV purchases."

John Hoyle said, "We are delighted to be working with Stingray RV as they are leaders in their market and we are the leaders in ours. We're very proud they wanted this partnership."

The Super 1 Championship will be filmed during the 2010 season and will be aired on the Motors TV channel three weeks after each round, starting on Monday evenings prime time with repeats.

For more information on Stingray RV and their services please visit www.stingrayRV.com or call them on 0870 241 5614. Full details on the Super One Series are available on www.s1series.co.uk

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Bambino At Llandow   (25/02)

History was made at Llandow race track last weekend when Alex Austin took to the track in Llandow's first ever bambino time trial. Alex, who turned six on Saturday, was only able to compete thanks to the MSA processing his license application on Friday afternoon and emailing the details to the club.

Although Alex was the only driver for the bambino class, hopefully more will come for the next months meeting.

Bambino circuits are only allowed to be five hundred metres long but the excellent track at Llandow meant that, using the cut through between the hook and the dell along with the NGK chicane, Alex had a chance to show his skills to the cheering crowd.  With his lap times falling by just over six seconds throughout the day it showed what a brilliant formula this class will  grow to be.

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Online Auction Sale   (25/02)

Philip Davies & Sons, liquidator of Gerald White (Kislingbury) Limited, will be holding an auction for the following...

Fox Cobra & DCone Racing Go-Kart Assemblies, Maxter TM Go-Kart Engines, Tyres, Components, etc.

Plus Commercial Motor Vehicles, and extensive range of Garage Plant & Equipment, and Office Furniture.
 
Items will be on view on Monday 8th March from 10am to 3.30pm only at Banbury Road, Kislingbury, Northampton, NN7 4AV.
 
Bidding Opens: Monday 8th March At 10am (UK time)
Bidding Closes: Tuesday 9th March At Noon (UK time)
 
The auction has now closed.

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Intrepid Dominate   (25/02)
 
Interpid started the karting season by collecting the first challenging results in the KF3 and KF2 categories. The Garda Winter Cup is the event where the results of winter developments are shown, and Intrepid have certainly hit the track running. All the hard work has paid off taking wins in both of these categories, confirming Intrepid is the choice for 2010.
 
In  KF3 Intrepid took 1st place with Egor Orudzhev, a 14 years old Russian driver, and 3rd went to Alexander Albon, the 13 years old Brit. Both young drivers have demonstrated great talent and thanks to the quality of the equipment and the team's support, the youngest members of the team had a very good result.

In KF2 the Intrepid colours were showing on the top step of the podium thanks to Michael Heche. A big fight with the opposing drivers ended with the best performance and a deserved 1st place!
 
The Inrepid colours are always dominant in the karting sky! For enquiries please call 01928 740090 or 07774 646784, or visit www.jkhintrepid.com.

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Brand To Birel   (25/02)

Current Super One Junior Max Champion Ed brand has changed his original plans to race Senior Max with CRG and instead has sensationally joined the acrbirel team for the 2010 season !
 
"I am delighted to have signed Ed, he is a fantastic addtion to our team line up. He will make a very strong pairing with Michael Simpson in the Senior Max class. To have two current Super One champions in our team for 2010 is awesome. Its Ed's first year in seniors but from what I have seen in some tests he is without doubt senior championship winning material too!
 
Its important in any team to have strength and depth. With our senior team line up now completed with Ed Brand I think Birel's return to the Super One Rotax championship will help us reach our goals" said team boss Andy Cox
 
Like new teammate Simpson, Brand will use the new 2010 Birel RY30 S2 Motorsport chassis but will continue his successful partnership with his engine builder (HRS)Nigel Horner who is now solely concentrating on the preparation of engines.
 
Brand will shake down the Birel for the first time this saturday at PFI before more tests ahead of his first race at PF on March 7th.
 
Brand will also make use of a new collaboration between acrbirel and the Official Birel team for the Euro Max series Kalman Motorsport (KMS) run by Peter Kalman. The collaboration bewteen ACR and KMS will see awning and team support available for any UK Birel owner who wishes to paricipate in any round of the Euro max series which kicks off his Euro at Salbris next month.
 
The 2010 Senior acrbirel team line up : Current S1 Champion Michael Simpson; Current J S1 Champion Edward Brand, former 177 S1 Champion Steve Cobb and  Birel Academy graduates TomThompson and Chris Thomas.
 
For more information on the acrbirel team or information on the new 2010 Birel RY30 S2 chassis call acr on 01527 889595 or visit www.acrbirel.com.

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RL Racing At Lonato   (24/02)

The all new RL Racing Dept again showed their aptitude across all classes and levels. One week after climbing back to the top step in Comer cadet with Max Vaughan, and after the team's successful year at the top in 2009 with Harry Webb winning many Cadet races, the team travelled to South Garda, Lonato in Northern Italy for the most prestigious race on the Italian calendar - The Winter Cup.
 
The race, in its 15th year, has proven to show off the world's best to the nation and Europe. Many F1 drivers past and present have won this race and it is always ultra competitive. 2010 proved no different...
 
The Suffolk based squad took Minimax 2009 vice-champion and recent KF3 front runner, Harrison Scott, to show what he has to offer and for his first go at the European KF3 scene it wasn't a bad showing at all. Competing against 108 other, equally prepared drivers, young Harrison improved with every lap throughout the tough 7 day stint.
 
With Harrison having not even seen the track before, Racing Dept Manager Steve Armstrong made sure of some necessary laps early in the week to ready 'H' for the race weekend, which started in earnest on the Friday.  His progress was clear to see as the test sessions passed.
 
Friday came and a 3rd in his wet timed qualifying group was a good start, only for the track to dry out more for groups 2 and 3, putting him from what maybe could have been a front row start in the heats to grids 9 & 10 alternately in his 5 heats. From these heats he finished with two 9th places, an 8th, a 5th, and a 4th giving him a fantastic grid 11 for the pre-final of 34 - with 28 having to come via the repercharge (B-Final) and 50 or so drivers not even making it into the repercharge.
 
Harrison grabbed the initiative at the start of the pre-final and climbed to 3rd by lap 2, but as per all of his testing in the dry mid week he struggled to find grip from the early laps and dropped back to 12th before finding his feet and climbing back to 9th by the flag.
 
The main final was held in darkness under floodlights due to admin problems earlier in the day which had caused a large delay in proceedings.  So, clear visor on, 'H' hit the track with a similar performance - a good first 3 laps saw him climb to 6th again before falling foul of grip problems in the early to middle laps and also being in the wrong place at the wrong time, crossing the line 15th at the flag.  A shame for the Essex lad who was looking good for a top 6 at one point.
 
Harrison however will use the experience and bring what he has learned back to the UK, and for sure he will be stronger in the conditions. Well done Harrison!
 
The RL Racing Dept travel to Whilton Mill this weekend and then PFI the following, both for club races.
 
For enquires regarding RL Racing Dept. Ltd or the Tonykart range please contact Steve Armstrong at accounts.rlracingdept@live.co.uk or call +44 (0)1502 716200 (office) or +44 (0)7843 58641 (mobile).

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Barlow's American Debut   (24/02)

As part of his prize for winning the 2009 Formula Kart Stars championship, Jack Barlow had been invited to contest a round of the Florida Winter Tour, held at Palm Beach International Raceway last weekend (20/21 February).
 
Already billed as something of a star ahead of his arrival, he duly delivered a performance worthy of his hosts' pre-race hype. The event had also attracted IRL star and former Indy 500 winner Dan Wheldon, who commented on Jack's quality.
 
The spectators and a world-wide audience watching via the internet were treated to a superb battle in the Junior Rotax class, in which the Dan Holland Racing driver was competing.
 
The pre-race buzz was all about the massive field of 55 drivers, combined with the arrival of Jack and his compatriot, Matt Parry - also making his Florida Winter Tour debut. Their pedigrees were substantiated by the end of the first lap, as Parry led Barlow in a UK one-two. By the third lap, Jack held the upper hand. 
 
On the seventh lap, the tension was ramped up as the English pair touched. Matt slipped to 12th with Jack also losing places and dropping to 4th. As the American commentator noted, "the party's just starting."
 
Jack made short work of the two American drivers in second and third places on consecutive laps, and now began reeling in the leader. With eight laps to go they were nose to tail, with the American Nick Neri's pace "barely keeping him out front", as the commentator excitedly noted. As he pushed hard, Barlow almost ran off the circuit but demonstrated great kart control to keep his nose pointing forward. Which he was especially relieved about after hearing that alligators live in the lake bordering the circuit!
 
On the penultimate lap, Jack put matters beyond dispute and after again closing in on Neri, made a successful bid for the lead and crossed the finishing line a clear winner. 
 
"That was fantastic," he gasped in the Floridian heat. "It's a very different style of racing over here, not as aggressive as Europe - and I've had to work with completely different equipment to what I race at home. To win on my first time out here is just fantastic!"
 
Sunday's final saw drama right from the start. A tangle in the first turn saw pole-sitter Neri get a clean getaway, with Jack held up in the melee.
 
Having dropped to 7th he quickly began to fight back, picking his way up the order, whilst Neri tried to nail home his early advantage. By lap 6, Jack was into second and chipping away at the substantial gap to the leader. Despite a sterling effort, a second victory was not to be - but he was delighted to seal his second podium in as many days.
 
"To be honest, the race was a lot harder than I thought it would be," he said afterwards. "Nick (Neri) gave me something to aim for, but today was his day. There are a lot of fast drivers in this series and it's every bit as hard as racing in Europe. I must thank everyone who made this trip possible and made me so welcome - especially Mike Ferrucci (Maranello North America) who generously provided all my race equipment; Bill Wright (FWT) and Carolynn Hoy (FKS) who put the deal together for me to come out and race. I hope I made a good impression because I'd love to do this again."  
 
Jack kicks off his attempt to win the prestigious Euro Max championship on 27/28 March at Salbris in France. In the interim, you can also learn more about Jack and his racing career by visiting www.jackbarlow.co.uk.

Photographs courtesy of Todd McCall/On Track Promotions.

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Success For RL Racing   (24/02)

Max Vaughan and his 2010 Tonykart Rocky EXP proved too strong for the bulging Cadet field at Rowrah on the 14th Feb.
 
Vaughan, British number 5 and seeded 4th in Super 1, won 2 heats from 3 to take a comfortable pole position for the bumper A Final. In what proved to be an almost flawless victory, Max only lost the lead momentarily at half race distance before regaining the top slot and drawing away to take a deserved victory after some very hard work from the team and Max himself over the last 2 months.
 
Vaughan's team mates also produced a strong showing with Shanaka Clay gridding 9th and ahead of some front running seeded drivers, who Clay will be aiming to beat this coming season in the main championships. A tight scrap in one part of the race saw him drop a few places before coming home 14th.
 
The up and coming Weyer siblings, Gaby and Tommy, both qualified via the last chance B Final with honours, and therefore took to the grid for one of their first 'A' finals - a great achievement after only 7 months in the sport. Gaby made good at the start making up a good 7 places from her grid start of 29th, but avoidance of 2 drivers crashing in front of her on lap 5 caused an early bath for the Norfolk girl. Brother Tommy finished the race in 27th.
 
In the Minimax ranks team drivers Shaun Arnold, Harry Webb, Matthew Arnold and Terry Chadwick all showed well in the heats. Arnold gridded 3rd, Webb 8th, Matthew Arnold 17th and Chadwick, in his first visit to Rowrah, grid 23. Shaun Arnold had a solid drive to finish 3rd, with Webb getting engaged in a shunt on lap 1 and re-joining in 24th, before moving back up to 14th at the flag.

For enquires regarding RL Racing Dept. Ltd or the Tonykart range please contact Steve Armstrong at accounts.rlracingdept@live.co.uk or call +44 (0)1502 716200 (office) or +44 (0)7843 58641 (mobile).

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DHR Targets Titles   (24/02)
 
Dan Holland Racing's drivers have put themselves into contention to lift this year's Euro Max Challenge after a series of encouraging performances at the season-opening Winter Cup, held at Campillos in Spain (10-14 February).
 
Despite being debutants on the international stage, Jack Barlow and Jack Dex both left the Spanish circuit as vice-champions in their respective classes. Team-mates George Williams, Ross Wylie, Aaron Head and David Sutton also figured strongly. Unfortunately, Ryan Denton contracted a severe throat infection, preventing him from taking part in the racing.
 
Formula Renault racer Sutton almost completed a sensational return to karting in the senior final and vied for a podium place. In a close-fought run to the chequered flag, he was running in 3rd place but a last lap tangle dropped him to an eventual 5th.
 
"It was very satisfying to see him come back and be so fast and competitive. Hopefully it's whetted his appetite for some more outings - if he can fit them around his Formula Renault UK commitments."
 
Having won the senior pre-final, Ross Wylie was another DHR driver vying for overall victory. A slight mistake cost him a podium place, but Dan remained upbeat: "It was another good European performance from Ross and had this been the opening round of the Euro Max, he would have left as the championship leader."
 
Arguably causing the biggest shock of the weekend was Aaron Head's "coming of age" - as his team boss put it. After making it a DHR 1-2 in the pre-final (by finishing behind Wylie), Aaron's stellar weekend came undone in the feature race. He was looking good for a top 10 finish, until an over-optimistic overtaking manoeuvre by another driver knocked him off the circuit.
 
"It was a disappointing end to a great performance," rued Holland. "But on balance, he was outstanding."
 
"First time out, at this level - 2nd was brilliant!" was how Dan summarized Jack Dex's drive in the final. Showing bags of character to overcome technical problems in qualifying, mixed fortunes in the heats and a crash in the pre-final, Jack drove around the problem of a far from perfect kart and showed that he will be a factor in 2010.         
 
In the junior ranks, Jack Barlow's first appearance in Europe was met with much anticipation and he didn't disappoint. "Jack drove perfectly all day," Dan observed. "It was a tough race for him, but he stuck to his guns and showed experience that he doesn't actually have. He was the talk of the paddock after winning the pre-final and had he not been held up in the final, I think he stood a good chance of winning."
 
Jack's team-mate, George Williams also starred. "He was 7th on the grid for the main final and looked capable of bringing home a top 6 finish. Unfortunately he was a little too cautious and finished in 11th but I saw superb potential and he's very positive and excited after Campillos."
 
Recognising the vital contribution from the team's engine partner, Dan said: "I can't thank Tim and Steve at Ogden Motorsport enough. They played a pivotal role in our success and share our ambitions for many, many more."    
 
DHR has a limited number of spaces available for the Euro Max Challenge, commencing (24-28 March) at Salbris in France.
 
To discuss these racing opportunities and to arrange a track test on the race-winning 2010 Alonso kart, call Dan now on 07960 047810 or email dan@danhollandracing.co.uk
 
You can also keep up to date with the team's latest news and results by visiting www.danhollandracing.co.uk.

Photographs courtesy of Bas Kaligis/KartXpress.

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Winter Cup Winners   (24/02)
 
Like cream, talent always rises to the top and after his 2009 season was blighted by a blood injury, James Greenway bounced back with a superb victory at the Rotax Winter Cup at Campillos (13/14 February).
 
However, the week had not begun smoothly for James and the Strawberry Racing team, as they worked hard to cope with adverse weather conditions and technical problems. Having largely overcome them, James then made steady progress through timed qualifying and the heats to keep in touching distance of the initial pace-setters. 7th place in the pre-final gave him a good grid position for the final.
 
Taking just a handful of laps to work his way up to 2nd place, Greenway patiently waited for the opening he needed. It came on the penultimate tour and having seized the initiative, he brought his Tony Kart home nearly three seconds clear of the chasing pack.
 
Strawberry Team Manager, Warwick Ringham said: "After a very difficult week, where all our drivers experienced ups and downs, I was over the moon for James. It's been a hard few years for him and he's come close to a big win several times before. Now he's got one under his belt, I'm sure it will give him the confidence to challenge for all the major honours in 2010."
 
James' team-mate and newcomer to the squad, Tom Fawcett joined him on the podium. As Warwick explains, "Due to exam commitments before the event, Tom had limited testing time. So, in his first race with us, he preformed exceptionally well. To be quickest in timed practice, third in the final and post the fastest lap is a great start to his season. I am sure he will have a great year with Strawberry, as he is a fantastic driver."
 
Fellow recent signing, Dutch star Mats van den Brand qualified third fastest overall in timed practice and took a heat win but suffered from bad luck in the heats. From a lowly grid position in the pre-final, Mats recovered from another opening lap crash to carve his way from the back of the field to eighth place - the only non-English driver in the top twelve. Warwick observed: "Mats is already fitting in really well with the team. He's really enthusiastic and wants to learn."
 
Although he was unable to join his colleagues in the main final, Barrie Pullinger gave his boss plenty to be positive about. "Barrie's learning and improving all the time. He secured his first top ten group qualification and a sixth-place finish in his first heat. He has come on so much in the last few months. If he can keep up the hard work and commitment he has shown over that time, he will only continue to get better."
 
Strawberry's sole representative in the junior category, Henry Hunter was making his European debut. After initially losing ground at the start of the main final, he managed to take sixth place and set the fastest lap.
 
"Henry will have a good year in 2010. He's keen to learn and is a great racer. We still have a few things to iron out but they will be sorted by the time we arrive at Salbris (24-28 March)."
 
The Strawberry Racing team uses the Tony Kart Racer EVR chassis, OTK products and Ogden Motorsport-tuned engines. For more information, or to book a test drive, go to www.strawberryracing.co.uk. Alternatively, call 0114 269 6215/0114 288 9933.
 
For Rotax World-title winning engine performance, visit www.steveogden.co.uk or call 01423 324738.

Photographs courtesy of Bas Kaligis/KartXpress.

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Saxmax Drive Available   (23/02)

DNA Motorsport have several seats available for the 2010 SAXMAX championship. We currently have one car ready for arrive and drive, and can prepare other cars that may be owned by the driver.

We recently won the 2009 title with one round to go, with many pole positions, fastest laps and lap records. DNA Motorsport can assist with test days and hiring the car out for ARDS Tests, a one off race meeting in the Saxmax championship or compete in the whole series. The car can be upgraded to Stock Hatch specification for those older than 17 years. The 750mc are now paying for TV coverage so 8 rounds of Saxmax and Stock Hatch will be shown on Motors TV.

For more information please contact us at info@dnamotorsport.co.uk or go to our website at www.dnamotorsport.co.uk.

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Revolution Sets Pace   (23/02)

Revolution Racing Engines secure wins and podiums in many different classes throughout the UK.

In Senior Rotax Jacques Jensen, racing at Clay Pigeon, took wins all three heats at the final with fastest laps in each, and then at a 2nd overall at Shenington despite first corner carnage. Chris Davis was the A final winner at LLandow season opener, whilst Matthew Dowers was 2nd at Llandow.

In Junior Max Cody Tree won 2 heats and dominated the final at Clay Pigeon. Nick Arthur at Shenington had a promising drive to 3rd overall from 9th on the grid, and Dominic Gorrett was on top step of the podium at GYG.

In Minimax Sam Marsh was 1st overall at GYG with Luke Hughes taking 2nd.  Sam recorded a strong 2nd place in the A Final at Rowrah this season too.

In Senior TKM Extreme Matthew Harris fought his way to 2nd place at Shenington whilst in Senior Formula Blue Matt Helps racing at Hooton Park won the A final by a comfortable margin.

Revolution Racing Engines congratulates all the above drivers on their recent success and wishes them continued good fortune for the rest of the season.

For more information on the winning revolution racing engines call John Crookes on 01454311588 or 07825370034, or  visit www.revolutionracingengines.co.uk.

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JD Motorsport  (22/02)

JD Motorsport will be at Ellough Park this weekend, offering more credit crunch busting prices.  They'll be there on Saturday and Sunday, 27th & 28th February offering support to all kart racers of all ages and all classes.  8 spaces are available at the cost of £30 a day. This includes general mechanic and set-up help without the extra charges.  The 6m x 12 metre awning will be fully heated and lit to take the winter chills off your weekend.  If you're interest call Jamie on 07908 416917. Once again there will be a DR kart available for testing on the Saturday free of charge to anyone who is interested.
 
The weekend after Rye House JD Motorsport will be at Lydd Raceway and offering support at the same price as the Lydd meetings, £40 a day.
 
The team plans to appear at the next Lydd MSA meeting on 13th & 14th March. To match their current offer with the cheap racing we will offer a fixed rate of £40 for each day over the weekend which again you will get the general set-up help and any mechanical help we can give you should it be needed. Also if time warrants I can personally access your driving on the track and offer general advice where necessary.
 
Looking for kart storage with a low budget? We can store your kart for as little as £10 a week. Book storage for a whole year and have your kart brought to the circuit cleaned and ready to run. Low cost maintenance also available when you store your kart with us. We carry a wide range of spares in our secure location which is constantly monitored throughout the week. Please call 07908 416917 for details.
 
Prior to advanced booking we can offer race prepared engines from £150 for the weekend.  Also on offer we have race prepared carburettors for as little as £25 a day.
 
If you would like an additional mechanic and driving tuition within the weekend we only charge £150 for the weekend. That's the complete package offering my complete undivided attention to you only. This gives you a chance to learn how the kart needs to change for different conditions and more importantly find out why you are making that change. Wouldn't you like to have the edge on the competition without costing you the earth?
 
So why not give us a go and see the difference for yourself? Call Jamie at JD Motorsport on 07908 416917.

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Tatum Racing Win   (19/02)

Despite fast changing weather in Spain for the Euromax Winter Cup, Florent Lambert won his two heats and then dominated his two finals to make it 4 wins out of his first 4 races for Tatum Racing in the Rotax Master class.

As Florent explained to race commentator Ken Walker, "In 7 years of kart racing I have never finished higher than second at this level, be it in Europe or British Super One and there is no coincidence in now winning 4 times consecutively. This is due to very good engines thanks to Supertune, and it was also made possible by my physical preparation this winter to make me fitter and lighter, but first of all I owe my wins to Kelvin Tatum who made sure that we had the right setups for anything the weather decided to throw at us!"

The team also enjoyed some success with Harry Drysdale in the Senior class who finished 11th for his European senior debut.

Tatum Racing will be focusing on the 2010 Euromax and will contest a couple of selected S1 rounds this year.

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Top Instructor Line-Up   (18/02)
 
Shane Kelly (2006 Club Formula 3 Champion), Ollie Hancock (2008 Formula Renault Champion) and Phil House (Bentley Driving Consultant and VW Cup Champion) have been confirmed as the three instructors for the Racing Perfection Ginetta Scholarship.
 
Shane Kelly has an impressive track record of titles in National Formula Ford (1999), Club Formula 3 (2006) and experience in Champ Car Atlantic behind him. He has also teamed up with the likes of Mark Webber and Robert Doornbos throughout his career.
 
Ollie Hancock started racing in 2003 and has already made his way up to Formula Two with a dominant championship victory in Formula Renault during 2008 and in the process being selected as one of the 'Rising Stars' in 2008. Ollie's professionalism behind the wheel is also matched in the instructors seat generating reactions such as Erin Baker's - The Daily Telegraph "I learnt more on a cold, foggy afternoon in a radical SR3 with Ollie Hancock in the passenger seat instructing than I had in four years of track days and a years racing in a Caterham"
 
Phil House has raced in a wide range of vehicles from Formula Vauxhall Junior to BritCar. Phil has a fantastic track record for quality instruction with honours such as becoming one of Bentley's Driving Consultants for the latest models along with providing client demonstration laps.
 
Steve Bell, Managing director of Racing Perfection said, "I am really pleased to have Shane, Ollie and Phil involved with the scholarship.  Each of the instructors have very good proven track records and most importantly the skill to successfully communicate and transfer their knowledge and experiences onto other drivers"
 
"Each instructor has been carefully picked based on previous racing experience and proven track record to ensure all participants in the scholarship receive a very high level of tuition".
 
Scholarship Format: Each participant will be put through their paces on and off the circuit with two track sessions in a Ginetta G20, Media training, fitness analysis and advice. In addition the winner of the scholarship will be provided with a FREE season's racing in the 2010 Ginetta Challenge with the Racing Perfection Race Team including full team support, insurance, track days, additional tuition, entries fees and even hotel fees.
 
For more information regarding the Racing Perfection Ginetta Scholarship please visit: www.racingperfection.co.uk/scholarship.

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Playscape Academy   (18/02)

Winners of the 2009 Playscape Academy championship enjoyed their prize on Wednesday 17th February 2010, at Mercedes Benz World, Brooklands.

The winners - Harry Hardy, Reece Yusuf and Rasaan Malcolm-Moore from the Cadet class, and George Skitini, Jonas Moore and Andy Rrapo from Junior Class - all experienced the thrill of driving 'A' Class Mercedes cars, followed by extremely 'fast and furious' passenger rides in V8-powered AMG Mercedes. All the winners jumped out of the cars in the pit lane with huge smiles on their faces - absolutely exhilarated and excited by the whole experience!
 
After lunch and a visit to the Brooklands Museum, where they saw various exhibits of historic racing machines and aircraft, they watched an amazing display by the Silver Arrows Display Team.
 
The winners were joined by Playscape Managing Director Martin Howell and the Academy Director Enver Meyer - all had a great day!

For more information the Playscape Academy visit www.playscape.co.uk.

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New Team: JD Motorsport   (17/02)

Newly-formed team, JD Motorsport, have taken on the role of distributing the DR Kart at Rye House and Buckmore Park. They will also be supporting CRG karters at the circuits, as well as current DR drivers, carrying a wide range of spares that fit all of the current CRG models. Current set-up data for the CRG family of karts will also be available, so if you have a set-up issue JD Motorsport can help.

The team will have a demonstration kart available throughout Friday and Saturday for anyone wishing to test it, free of charge! Plus, JD can offer a range of added services to drivers, from simple awning space to a fully race-prepared kart for the weekend and a devoted mechanic to make sure you can get the best from your equipment.

This weekend the team will be running at Buckmore Park, and are offering awning space at just £80 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This includes use of the electric and air tools, operating under a 6x12 metre awning with space for up to 8 karts with ease. The awning will be fully heated all throughout the day with 2 mechanics available for general help at no extra charge.
 
So why not give us a try?

For all enquiries please call Jamie on 07908 416917.

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DHR Driver Impresses   (17/02)

"I'd have paid for 2nd (place) before we went," was how team boss Dan Holland summed up Jack Dex's performance at Campillos in Spain, last Sunday (14 February).
 
Jack was making his European racing debut in the Rotax Winter Cup, the self-styled 'ice-breaker' to the prestigious Euro Max championship.
 
After showing impressive pace in pre-race testing, he maintained his early form and was 8th fastest (out of 61) in timed qualifying. From this encouraging start, he convincingly won the first of his three heats. However, a crash in his following race - as he put it: "My fault. I went for a poorly-timed overtake in the wet, on slicks" - saw him trail home in 28th place.
 
More drama in his third encounter saw him unable to finish higher than 13th place, but it was good enough to avoid the last chance race and qualify for the first of Sunday's two finals.
 
Jack describes what happened in the pre-final: "I started from 25th on the grid and found myself in the middle of a massive crash at the first corner, where a spinning kart clipped me. At this point I thought it was game-over because I'd got a bent rear axle. Luckily for me though, the officials stopped the race and decided to re-run it. I ended up finishing fifth in the re-run and was very fast. However because of the tight schedule, we had less than half an hour to fix the kart in readiness for the main final."
 
The Dan Holland Racing Racing team worked furiously to replace the bent axle and put fresh tyres on, but sacrificed adjusting the kart to its optimum set-up in order for Jack to take up his position on the third row of the starting grid. This was rather than suffer a penalty for arriving late and having to go from the back.
 
Picking his way forward from the off, Dex took the lead on lap 3 (of 16) and quickly established a comfortable lead. However, as the race entered its penultimate tour, eventual winner James Greenway managed to catch and pass Jack. In that manoeuvre, Dex briefly dropped to 4th but on the very last lap, nipped through to seal a worthy runner-up spot. 
 
"I think I had a slightly different set up to Greenway, with me being fast at the start and James quicker at the end. Still, it is a fantastic result for me."
 
Dan Holland was equally delighted: "For his first time at this level, second was brilliant."
 
Jack's next race will be the opening round of the British Super 1 championship, at PFi on 20/21 March.
 
In the interim, you can learn more about Jack and his racing career by visiting www.jackdexkarting.com.
 
For more information on the 2010 Alonso kart, or to arrange a track test call Dan Holland on 07960 047810 or email dan@danhollandracing.co.uk.
 
You can also keep up to date with the team's latest news and results by visiting www.danhollandracing.co.uk.

Photographs courtesy of Bas Kaligis/KartXpress.

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Stunning European Debut   (17/02)
 
Junior Rotax graduate Jack Barlow delivered a superb performance on his international debut at the Rotax Winter Cup, held at Campillos in Spain last weekend (13/14 February).
 
From the outset the Dan Holland Racing driver was amongst the pace-setters, and in a close timed qualifying session recorded the fifth fastest time. In his three following heats, Jack scored two impressive victories and a second place to seal pole position for the first of Sunday's two finals.
 
He scored a comfortable victory in the pre-final to again give him the advantage for the main race.
 
At the start of the final, having made a good start from pole position, Jack headed the 34-strong field - but a bold manoeuvre by the recently-crowned World Finals victor, Japan's Ukyo Sasahara - saw him lose the initiative and several places. Now fifth, Jack knew he had to clear the trio ahead of him quickly if he was to peg the gap to the fast-disappearing Sasahara.
 
For the spectators it made for an enthralling encounter. Within two laps, Jack was back up to third and closing in on the 2nd placed driver. He then spent the next six tours chasing his quarry down, and once he had bridged the gap, a tight, close private battle unfolded. Neither would yield and as the remaining laps wound down, they repeatedly passed and re-passed each other - trading stickers on their sidepods.
 
"That was a good race," he said afterwards. "Neither of us was giving each other any room and it was a very equal contest."
 
Jack eventually managed to gain the upper hand, but could do nothing about Sasahara's substantial advantage and took the chequered flag some six seconds adrift. Nevertheless he expressed his satisfaction with his performance: "I'm delighted to be on the podium at my first attempt in European competition. I've learned a lot and really enjoyed the experience. It has given me a lot of confidence, especially for Florida next weekend (20/21 February)."
 
As part of his prize for winning last year's Formula Kart Stars Mini Max title, the Freeminds-backed driver has been invited to take part in a round of the Florida Winter Tour at the Palm Beach International Raceway.
 
He says: "I can't wait. I've always wanted to race in America and now I've got the chance! I really hope I can do myself justice and it would be fantastic if I can repeat the form I showed at Campillos. The organisers have already made me feel very welcome and I'm looking forward to representing Formula Kart Stars, Freeminds and of course, myself in the best possible way."  
 
The event gets underway on Friday (19 February) with free practice. Timed qualifying will take place on Saturday, with the main action taking place on Sunday. You can follow Jack's fortunes by going to www.floridawintertour.com and clicking on the 'RGMMC Live Timing' button.
  
You can also learn more about Jack and his racing career by visiting www.jackbarlow.co.uk.

Photographs courtesy of Bas Kaligis/KartXpress.

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Matt Parry Impresses   (16/02)

Formula Kart Stars Junior Rotax Champion Matt Parry was out testing with Formula Renault squad Antel Motorsport at Brands Hatch last week.

His performance in the car on his first day out far exceeded the expectations of the team and their competitors who were present. Matt was testing alongside a far more experienced Antel team mate, Gabby Chaves (Formula BMW American Champion) who finished the day fastest of all. It was a great testament to Matt's strong background and reputation in Karting that he managed to lap only one second off Gabby's pace.

Team Principal Brett Parris commented "We were over the moon with how Matt performed throughout the day. His pace by the end was exceptional considering his lack of experience, and I am confident that he would be a front runner in the BARC Formula Renault series straight away. His maturity and progression rate confirmed to us what a fantastic breeding ground British Karting is."

Antel now continue with their busy testing schedule in the run up to Round One of the championship in April.

Any drivers who are interested in participating are invited to contact Team Principal, Brett Parris, on 07976 636116 or email brett@antelmotorsport.com, or Team Manager, Ross Curnow, on 07776 306952 or email ross@antelmotorsport.com.

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Ellough Track Changes   (16/02)

Be the first to race on Ellough Park's new track layout for 2010!

Round 2 of our non-MSA series is being held at Ellough Park on 27th/28th February 2010.

Testing will be available on the Saturday from 10am until 12pm priced at just £12.50 per kart, and then 1pm until 5pm at £25.00per kart.  Race entry is £35.00 and all classes are welcome!

Please call us on 01502 717718 to enter, or email enquiries@elloughparkraceway.co.uk with your details.
 
We will be posting photos of our new additions over the next few days... watch this space!

Circuit image courtesy of Dan McCalla/Motorsport News.

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Super Gearbox Deal   (16/02)
 
A super deal is being offered to Gearbox Karts for the first meeting of the season  on March 6th (practice) and March 7th (race day) at Forest Edge Kart Club. If there are 15 entries or more for the Sunday race then the Saturday practice will be free!

ICC (KZ2) "Super 4's" have their first race meeting of the season at Forest Edge on the 4th April. The club is working with the MSA to have approval to change the track layout for beginning of the 2010 and is hoped that these changes are completed for the first race.

All entries can be completed and paid for online, as can booking in for practice. For further details visit www.fekc.co.uk.

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FKS Drivers' Audi Test   (15/02)
 
Formula Kart Stars and Formula Palmer Audi have teamed up to offer ten lucky drivers a day of testing and assessment at the Bedford Autodrome in February with one driver earning a substantial discount towards the 2010 FPA Championship.
 
All ten selected drivers earned their test day by virtue of either winning a round of the 2009 Formula Kart Stars Championship or setting the fastest lap of the day in their class.
 
Josh Fielding, Jake Lloyd, Jordan King, Macaulay Walsh, Russell Danzey, Paul Hardy, Matt Parry, Ash Hand, Andy King and Ollie Varney will participate in the test, which will involve testing a variety of machinery and the chance to present to the Formula Palmer Audi coaches their dedication and desire to succeed in the FPA Championship. At the end of the day the driver deemed best overall will be given a substantial discount for the FPA Championship.
 
"Formula Palmer Audi is firmly established as one of the most important single seater championships in Europe thanks to its combination of car performance, exposure, professionalism and cost effectiveness," says series co-ordinator James Gornall. "Drivers can expect stunning speed from the FPA, along with fantastic grip levels that will test every aspect of their driving talent. The championship is very close every year and provides excellent training for aspiring Formula 1 drivers"
 
Since its inaugural season in 1996 FPA has helped launch the careers of Justin Wilson and Andy Priaulx among others with ex-FKS champions Kenny Andrews and Tom Duggan both competing in the series during 2009.
 
"The interest in Formula Palmer Audi amongst our drivers has been fantastic," says FKS series director Carolynn Hoy. "The series had a car on display at Whilton Mill last year and drivers were flocking around it all weekend. FPA has proved itself to be a vital cog on the single seater ladder and I'm delighted that they have chosen to support Formula Kart Stars.
 
The test day will take place in February and www.formulakartstars.com will be on hand to bring you all the details.

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Looking For A Piston?   (15/02)

Grice Racing Engines have a range of pistons for all old rotary, reed and piston port engines.

A full range of DSB/C/D pistons, all makes of piston port pistons and various TM/IAME/Rotax reed motors.
 
Please call for any enquiries - we may just have a piston to suit!
 
Call us on 01268 727847 or visit www.griceracingengines.com.

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F125 ICC UK Cup   (15/02)

The British Superkart Racing Club have a very special long circuit offer for gearbox drivers - come and take part in your very first long circuit on the all new 1.2 mile Silverstone Stowe circuit for just £100.

This is a rare and great opportunity to try a world class venue and a brand new circuit as well. The special offer applies to all gearbox classes and to drivers doing their very first long circuit event. Normal L/C rules apply.

The race meeting is on Sunday April 18th with testing on the Saturday. There will be an untimed practice, a timed qualifier and two 15 lap races for each class so a full day's action in prospect and a great weekend at the home of British Motorsport.

The event will feature rounds of the British and National Championships for F250 National, F450 National, F125 Open, F125 ICC and F210 National. A National A licence is required.

In addition there will be a unique situation going on around us with the FIA F2 Championship racing on the GP circuit which circles the Stowe circuit, and if that's not enough the British Sprint Car Championships will be joining us on the Stowe circuit to share the event. So a special weekend for all concerned.

Get your entries in early to avoid disappointment. An entry form can be found on the British Superkart Association website at www.superkart.org.uk.

For more information contact the British Superkart Racing Club via Ian Rushforth on 01509 620702 or email ian.rushforth@superkart.org.uk.

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The Club Racers Awning   (12/02)
 
In response to the huge number of requests we have received, LP Tent would like to announce our new R330 model pop up gazebo.

Aimed squarely at the club racer the R model is available in 1 size (3x3), 1 colour (white) and is supplied with a full set of sidewalls/door and bags as part of the price.

At only £189 including vat and UK delivery this has got to be the ideal value shelter for racers on a tight budget.

The R series can be found on our new website www.popupgazebonow.com where you can order via our secure server.

The R will be available in early March and we are happy to take pre-orders for delivery as soon as they arrive.
 
For customers looking for a wider range of products please look to our sister sites www.lptent.co.uk and www.gazebonow.co.uk.
 
For the larger teams we will be announcing our new ZP660 6x6mtr model which should be appearing in the pits near you soon!
 
For more info check our sites or call on 01786 449519.

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BPKC Winter Champs   (12/02)

The second round of the Buckmore Park Kart Club Winter Championship takes place on Sunday 21st February. Entries are available for all ABkC non gearbox classes including the new Bambino Class for 6-7 year olds.
 
Open Practice is available from 10am to 4pm on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th February. A separate practice session for bambinos is available on Saturday 20th February. Overnight parking is free.

For entry forms and more details please contact Sheila Rose, Club Co-ordinator on 01634 661604.

For more information on Buckmore Park visit www.buckmore.co.uk.

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TKM/S1 Rental Scheme   (12/02)

Drivers interested in competing in this year's Formula TKM Super 1 championship rounds are being offered a unique special deal to compete in either of the Junior or Senior TKM 4-stroke classes.
 
For just £299 per race meeting, drivers will be able to use the very latest Italian Intrepid Storm kart with a brand new TKM 4-stroke engine and new slick tyres for each event adding up to just £1794 plus VAT for the season's six round championship.
 
The special deal has been put together by Tal-Ko Racing, makers of the world leading TKM K4S engine, and JKH Intrepid whose owner John Hoyle, is also a director of the S1 series.
 
Explaining the reasons for the deal, Tal-Ko boss Alan Turney says: "We want to encourage more drivers into racing at this level but at the same time we are aware that in these difficult times many drivers/parents simply cannot afford the outlay on new equipment.
 
"This rental system will allow them to get involved at less than half the cost of the traditional route of buying a kart and engine."
 
Adds John Hoyle: "The nature of karting is changing and we believe that plenty of drivers would be keen to go down the rental route. It happens at the very top end of the sport and we believe there is a demand for it at this level."
 
While the full scheme with race day tyres is offered for both kart and engine, it will also be possible for drivers who have a kart to just rent just an engine without tyres & kart, at a cost of £900 plus VAT for the series.
 
The details of the scheme are simple. It covers all three days of testing and racing at each TKM S1 round and applies to Junior and Senior 4-stroke classes. Spares will be available at each meeting so there is no need for the driver to buy spares in advance other than to have wheels, and wet tyres, etc. The renter will be responsible for all running of the kart/engine at each event but will be able to receive technical advice if needed.
 
The engine will be supplied to the race meeting on Friday morning cleaned, checked and prepped ready to go. A starter will also be included. Help will be given at the first meeting to ensure correct fitment. The engine will be taken away by Tal-Ko after each event for checking. The driver will keep the same engine through the year.
 
The kart will be the latest Storm model with 50mm rear axle. The kart must be taken away by the renter from each meeting and must be looked after and cleaned by them throughout the year.
 
The first two events must be paid up front with the remainder of the meetings paid for on a one by one basis. The only additional cost to drivers will be for any accident damage or miss-use of equipment leading to damage.
 
One set of race day slick tyres per race meeting are included in the full package deal. The driver will be responsible for supplying wet tyres and additional tyres for testing if required.
 
Karts, engines and starter must be returned after the last meeting. At any time during the season the renter can opt to buy the engine, kart or both items with the amount given in rental discounted at 50 per cent off the retail price.
 
In order to give drivers time to get their plans in place and take up this fantastic offer, the closing date for registrations in the two TKM 4-stroke classes has been put back to March 1.
 
If available karts and engines will also be offered on the same basis for the Maxxis TKM Festival at Whilton Mill in August.
 
Full details are available on the websites at www.tal-ko.com and www.stormkart.co.uk.

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TKM Taken By Storm   (11/02)

A great start to the season for JKH and the Storm karts. Steven Letts, the 12 year old TKM Rookie driver, took the Junior TKM grid by Storm. Steven - a newcomer to the class - won the Junior TKM class at PFI at the weekend against a grid of quality front running Junior TKM Super One drivers.

Steven tested the Storm Kart on the Saturday and won the final on Sunday. Steven commented, "The kart was easy to drive in both wet and dry conditions and all my Dad had to do was bolt the wheels on". Steven was using the latest TKM TAG powered by Flex Motorsport.
 
It goes to prove you do not have to spend a fortune to win, The Storm chassis is both competitive on the track and on price. Quality at an affordable price.
 
Ryan Cole won in the Senior TKM Extreme at PFI on the 2010 50mm set up JKH. Ryan took the win from pole position and confirmed that the JKH is suitable on the New Age Maxxis green. Ryan also was using Flex powered engines.
 
For any enquiries for Storm or JKH please contact 01928 740090 or email johnhoylejkh1@btinternet.com. For Flex Motorsport, the official JKH Storm Team, call 07832 384835.

Visit the websites at www.stormkart.co.uk or www.jkhintrepid.co.uk.

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Regulation Clarification   (11/02)

The Motor Sports Association has issued a clarification of Regulation U16.18 to correct the procedures for the sampling of fuel, in line with the 2009 Regulations.
 
Regulation U16.18 should therefore read:

"For all Classes, to enable a fuel test to be conducted 3 litres of fuel should be present and a minimum of one litre of fuel must be present at the end of each race. The penalty for failure to have the minimum quantity present is exclusion from the results in that race."

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New Eurokart Website   (10/02)

See the fresh new look for Eurokart Ltd's website at www.pavesi.co.uk.

The next few weeks will see even more improvements on the site including the addition of an on-line shop, so be sure to keep an eye out!
 
Testing has started with the new Pavesi 25 Evolution 2 and showing good signs for another great season.
 
For information call Ian Beaumont on 01502 567174 or 07769 715442.

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TKM TAG Engine Win   (10/02)

The latest specification TKM BT82 2-stroke TAG engine has once again reinforced its potential with a strong win in the final of the Junior class at the last PFI winter series meeting.
 
The TAG engine powered Stephen Letts to victory against other experienced Junior front-runners in only his third race in the class having moved up from cadets.
 
His 2.8 second lead at the chequered flag was also achieved on tyres already used for three race meetings, therefore underlining the enduring performance of the new age specification Maxxis green label tyres for the TKM 2 stroke classes.

For more information on Formula TKM visit www.tal-ko.com.

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Kart Coach Driver Reviver   (09/02)
 
Everyone's a winner with a Kart Coach weekend! We concentrate on making the driver quicker - you see the results on the track. The stopwatch never lies.
 
Even the price is a winner at just £165 for Saturday and Sunday which includes Awning Space, One to One Coaching, Set Up Advice and Data Logging.
 
The Kart Coach approach is - while we concentrate on the driver, Dad concentrates on the Kart. Everyone's happy!
 
Discover like so many others, the difference that Kart Coach can make to your performance...
"A really positive weekend, thanks for all your hard work"
"I can honestly say we couldn't have asked for a better fit, in terms of either the relationship or the results"
"A great weekend, we're really pleased with the result, and would like to thank you for all the help you gave us"
 
Kart Coach - the cost effective way to success.
 
Book now for Shenington 20/21st February and Whilton Mill 27/28th February
 
Find us at www.kartcoach.com or phone 07881 908291 for a chat.

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Custom Tuning Parts   (09/02)

GX160Parts.Com is pleased to announce the availability of a number of Custom Tuning Parts for the GX160/GX200 range of engines. 
 
These tuning parts are intended for those people racing in modified classes or for fun.  The GX160 and GX200 engine is an extremely versatile engine and by fitting a number of bolt on aftermarket parts 16-18hp is easily achievable. 
 
The range of parts GX160Parts.Com will be holding in stock include Billet Con Rods, a range of Re-profiled Camshafts with various lifts and duration, Modified Cylinder Heads, Larger and up-rated Inlet and Exhaust Valves, Valve Train Kits allowing the engine to rev in excess of 8000rpm, Mikuni Carbs and Air filters, Custom Exhausts, and Modified Ali Flywheels. 
 
For more information please visit GX160Parts.Com and click on Custom Engines.

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Bayford Meadows Enduro   (08/02)

Bayford Meadows Prokart and Rotax enduro dates have been released.  The popular series will take place over eight rounds this summer, with the format of each round similar to 2009 with the Rotax competitors racing in the morning and the Prokart teams the afternoon.
 
James Webb has dominated the Rotax Championship in recent years but sadly will be missing this year as he concentrates on Sprint racing for 2010. The Prokart grid will be as competitive as always with a number of current and past championship winners back vying for the 2010 crown.
 
Prior to the first round in March there is a warm up event on February 21st which is a slightly different format to the main series and will give competitors the opportunity to test their 2010 machines under race conditions.

Full details are available from the circuit on 01795 410707.
 
The main championship dates are 21st March, 18th April, 16th May, 20th June, 18th July, 15th August, 19th September and 17th October.

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Young Rotax Champs...   (08/02)

Jack Barlow and Ed Brand are considered two of the most outstanding Rotax drivers of the current generation - and after championship-winning performances in 2009, Freem UK is delighted to announce a long-term partnership with the pair.
 
Freem UK's Managing Director Jonathan Walker says, "We kept a close eye on the performances and development of Jack and Ed throughout last season, and were constantly impressed by the way they conducted themselves on - and off - the track."
 
"Freeminds has a history of working with carefully chosen individuals, such as Nyck De Vries, and now we're bringing that mindset to the UK franchise. Jack and Ed will become Freem UK ambassadors, and we're looking forward to working with them as they progress through their careers - from karts into cars."
 
Last year Jack Barlow won the Formula Kart Stars and Kart Masters Mini Max titles and was a season-long front-runner in the British Super 1 series. Brand enjoyed a unique 'one, two, three', after winning the Super 1 Junior Max championship, was Euro Max vice-champion and finished third in the World Finals.
 
For 2010, Jack will graduate to the Junior category and make his first attempt on the Euro crown. Ed has stepped-up to Seniors class and on his class debut - in the Japanese Winter Cup at New Tokyo (30/31 January) - finished an impressive seventh in the main final.
 
Both drivers will compete in bespoke Freeminds racesuits and will wear the superb Spidertouch gloves and Speed Star 2 race boots; all highly rated for their comfort, durability and feel.
 
For more information about the complete Freeminds range, please visit www.freemuk.com. For a brochure call 01254 779 907 or 07887 835 235, or e-mail jonathanwalker@me.com.

Freem UK is also on Facebook.

Photographs courtesy of Chris Walker/Kartpix.net.

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DHR Euro Season Starts   (08/02)

Since its inception in 2009, the Rotax Winter Cup has become the popular curtain raiser to the Euro Max series - and this year, Dan Holland Racing is fielding an exciting line-up.
 
Making their European debuts at this week's (10-14 February) event are the team's two Junior drivers, Jack Barlow and George Williams. In the Senior ranks, DHR has five very talented drivers in Ross Wylie, Ryan Denton, Jack Dex, Aaron Head and Formula BARC Renault returnee, David Sutton.
 
Speaking from the trackside in Spain, team owner Dan Holland says: "All the lads are capable of challenging for trophies. Jack Dex is fast, as is Ryan who has been very quick in testing. Ryan is making his international debut but has had a lot of success at home, the experience of which I'm sure he'll draw upon this week. Ross has competed in several European meetings before and came third at Salbris (in France) last year. He should be really strong here (at Campillos)".
 
He adds, "David won at this level when he was in Juniors and has done a lot of testing in readiness for his return to karting. I wouldn't be surprised if he caused an upset. Aaron will be fired-up after finishing second at PFi last weekend, against very strong competition. He won't hang about either - he'll be quick".
 
Although his two youngest drivers will make their international bows at Campillos, Dan is confident that they won't be overawed: "Jack (Barlow) faces a big challenge. He's still settling in to the team and last week's club race was very tough for him. But, he didn't lose his head and we all put 100% into it. He ended up with a top ten finish, and in the middle part of the race he was one of the fastest men on the track. He'll be good, no doubt.
 
"George is a very smooth driver and I think the European style of racing will suit him. I think he could do very well and should fit into the top ten - precisely where, is up to him."  
 
There is a certain irony that a sleepy little town of just 8,000 inhabitants should boast one of Europe's largest and most exciting kart tracks. However, Campillos - described by former Grand Prix ace Martin Brundle as the karting equivalent of a Grand Prix circuit - has firmly established itself as the spiritual home of the Rotax Winter Cup.
 
The event gets underway on Wednesday (10/2/2010) with free practice. Timed qualifying will take place on Friday before the heats on Saturday and Sunday's all important finals.
 
Go to www.rgmmc.com and click on the 'RGMMC Live Timing' button to follow the team's fortunes throughout the event.
 
For more information on the 2010 Alonso kart, or to arrange a track test call Dan Holland on 07960 047810 or email dan@danhollandracing.co.uk
 
You can also keep up to date with the team's latest news and results by visiting www.danhollandracing.co.uk.

Photographs courtesy of Chris Walker/Kartpix.net.

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FKS Season Finale   (08/02)

Formula Kart Stars are delighted to confirm that Ellough Park Raceway will host the final two rounds of the 2010 Formula Kart Stars Championship on October 15th-17th.
 
"I'm extremely pleased that we can confirm Ellough Park as a part of our 2010 calendar," says FKS series director Carolynn Hoy. "The track will provide a tremendous challenge for our drivers and I'm hugely impressed with the amount of work the track have done to upgrade the facilities."
 
In addition to a track extension and new on-site kart shop, the circuit staff at Ellough are working feverishly on new dummy grids, a CIK-standard parc ferme area and scrutineering buildings but Hoy says it wasn't just the improved facilities that impressed her.
 
"Everyone at the track was very welcoming and I can see the massive effort being put in. The whole facility is unrecognisable from when I was last there and I know the club will put on a really special event for us."

Hoy also expressed disappointment that an agreement could not be reached with PFI, which was due to host rounds eleven and twelve of the 2010 season and which the 1050-metre Suffolk venue has replaced.
 
"I am sorry that we won't be racing at Trent Valley Kart Club in 2010 especially after our successful event there in 2009 with the BBC Formula One film crew. There are certainly no ill feelings between us. I would certainly like to see FKS return there at some point in the future but it just wasn't to be this time around."

For more information on Formula Kart Stars visit www.formulakartstars.com.

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Energy Corse UK   (05/02)

Italy's highly successful range of Energy karts for Rotax, KF, KZ and Formula Blue classes is now available in the United Kingdom through new importer Energy Corse UK.
 
Fronted by data analysis and engine dynamometer expert Neil Berryman, the new outfit also runs its own race team - bringing together Neil's 15 years' industry experience with the latest information, tweaks and developments straight from Energy's international factory team and its highly competitive junior team JRP.
 
The team offers fully-supported drives for KF, Cadet and Rotax classes, employing top-level technicians and benefiting from full data-analysis support using Neil's own software and proven techniques.  The company also benefits from a close working relationship with Unipro Data Loggers.
 
Energy Corse provides a comprehensive spares service plus technical support. And from its website www.energycorseuk.com (now under construction) it will be possible to download set-up information and some of Neil's own data analysis templates, follow the race team's progress and view Energy's complete range of karts. This includes the impressive Kinetic chassis, renowned for scoring six WSK final victories in KF2 during 2009 and winning the prestigious Las Vegas Supernationals.
 
Energy Corse is making the Kinetic chassis available to exactly the same specification as raced by Energy's factory, junior and UK race teams. Complete with magnesium wheels, Tillett seat, chain guard, foot-rest bar, engine mount and sticker kit, the price is just £2795 + VAT for the Rotax/KF3 kart.
 
"I am very pleased to have reached an agreement with Mick Panigada at Energy to be able to offer the Energy Kinetic kart for a very competitive price" remarked Neil Berryman. "The low cost of spares means that the Kinetic is not just the kart to have for the national series, but the club driver also."

"I am also very excited about the UK race team as I can now offer a comprehensive and professional service, ranging from kart preparation and transportation, through to driver tuition and race management with full data analysis support. The close links I have with the Factory team and JRP will also ensure that the team is consistently racing at the front of the grid!"
 
For more information on the Energy Range of karts or the Energy Corse UK Race Team, contact Neil Berryman on 01733 518012 or 07939 162368 (mobile), or email neil.berryman@energycorseuk.com.

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Blistering Start To 2010   (05/02)

Iztech Kart Seats would like to congratulate Comer Cadets Owen Griffiths and Jake Walker for running away with 1st and 2nd places respectively at Whilton Mill last weekend.
 
Jake Walker (from SAS Motorsport) won his 1st heat from pole but felt that he was slightly off the pace, so for heat 2 he put on his soft Iztech floor tray. The combination of his supersoft Iztech seat and floor tray enabled Jake to win his 2nd heat from 23rd on the grid - quite a feat! A solid drive again in heat 3 put Jake on pole for the final. With track temperature was now at 0 degrees C for the final Jake started well, but was soon caught and the top three moved clear of the chasing pack. Going into the boot for the final time Jake made his move to try and win, crossing the line side by side with Owen Griffiths but losing out by the smallest of margins - the gap to the leader just two hundredths of a second!

Both drivers were using Iztech Kart Seats and Jake used the very latest technology Iztech Composite floor. Read about Iztech Seat Science in Karting Magazine March 2009 edition.

For improved performance, safety and comfort now combined with outstanding durability contact kevin@iztechkartseats.com or call 01908 511000 (mobile 0796 775 7096).

For more information on Iztech products visit the website at www.iztechkartseats.com.

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Super 1 Rookies Offer   (05/02)

Your first year in a national championship can be a little daunting, and gaining that competitive edge is essential to establishing yourself on the national stage.  Recognising this, Grice Racing Engines are introducing a very special offer for rookie drivers in the Super One championship in 2010.

Not only are Grice offering their recession-busting prices on engine rebuilds, but if you're an S1 rookie this season we would like to give you an even bigger discount - a little help for your first year's racing.

So you can one less thing to worry about this season, we're also extending the offer to our engine hire packages - you can hire on a race-by-race basis or for the entire season, and include a carb too if required.

For more information contact us on 01268 727847 or contact us via our website at www.griceracingengines.com.

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TKM Torsion Bars   (05/02)

Tal-Ko have published a clarification for the Formula TKM 2-Stroke Regulations, effective from 20th February 2010...

Torsion Bar Welding Ref Rule B3.3.11

In the light of questions received we clarify the method of attachment and permanent welding which must be used for torsion bars if used in karts which have them as an option.

- The torsion bars must be welded directly to the chassis permanently. Welding the clamps is not sufficient, it must be torsion bar to chassis direct welding. Torsion bar clamps must be removed.

- Although the exact method of welding is free (mig, tig, braze, etc) tack welds are not sufficient. The welding must be nominally continuous around each joint and at minimum, cover 75 per cent of the circumference allowing for areas which may be difficult to access. Again the word permanent is stressed. See pictures right (click on the images for a larger version).

Further information and advice on this can be seen in the Tech Talk page of the Tal-Ko website www.tal-ko.com.

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Dragon Kart Club   (04/02)

Entires are now being accepted for the Dragon Kart Club 2010 Championship.  With your best 8 out of 10 Rounds to count, fantastic prizes on offer, and the first round coming up on the 21st February, make sure you don't miss out.

Hillspeed To Offer Fantastic Prize for the Mini Max Champion 2010:
Leading national motor racing team Hillspeed has teamed up with GYG Karting to offer the 2010 Dragon Kart Club Mini Max Champion the opportunity to test either a Formula Renault single-seater or Ginetta G40 junior sportscar.
 
Higgins Rally School To Offer Fantastic Prize for the Formula Blue Champion 2010:
Great prizes are on offer for the 2010 Dragon Kart Club Formula Blue Champion - a days rallying course with the British, USA & China rally champion! Plus additional prizes for the championship from Facum Tools (2 x Facum Tool Kits Complete) and Hankook Tyres (a set of van/road tyres and a VIP Tour of either WRC Rally Team or F1), and also a new set of Formula Blue tyres on offer per round (if there are 6 of more entries).
 
Championship Dates for 2010:
Round 1 - Sunday 21st February
Round 2 Sunday 21st March
Round 3 Sunday 18th April (NKRA Northern )
Round 4 Sunday 16th May
Round 5 Sunday 20th June (NKRA Northern Region Round)
Round 6 Saturday/Sunday 17th & 18th July (The Dragon MastersEvent)
Round 7 Sunday 15th August (NKF Round)
Round 8 Sunday 19th September (Crystal Blue Challenge)
Round 9 Sunday 17th October (Crystal Blue Challenge)
Round 10 Sunday 21st November (Crystal Blue Challenge)

The Crystal Blue Challenge Awards will be presented at the Dragon Kart Club Annual Presentation.
 
For membership and entries contact Tracey on 01490 420770 or 07855 838380, or visit our website at www.dragonkartclub.com for more information on the club.

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NatSKA 2010 Season   (04/02)

It's going to be a fantastic year in 2010 for NatSKA with improvements across the board and having survived all the doom and gloom of 2009.  NatSKA has once again put together a season packed schedule with 13 meetings on the calendar and support from some of the country's leading professionals.
 
If the idea of going kart racing with your school mates appeals to you, you'll probably already know about NatSKA (National Schools & Youth Groups Karting Association), which is the organisation that brings schools and their karts from across the UK to some of the leading outdoor circuits for race meetings year round.
 
In 2009 NatSKA had 9 National Champions and 263 competitors, raced at 9 circuits and brought 75 new competitors to UK kart racing.  NatSKA is supported by the MSA to ensure that meetings are safe and racing is fair.  Their backing makes it possible for NatSKA to keep costs down and regulations current.  Class regulations are kept similar to most other categories of karting so people can use their equipment for NatSKA and MSA events.  If you would like to know if your equipment is eligible, contact the NatSKA management team who will provide the information you need.
 
2010 is shaping up to be well supported from the industry's leading experts like JAG, TKM, JKH and Radne (Sweden), with coverage of the year supported by Karting Magazine and not to mention showcase support from Kartmania.  NatSKA is a privileged company in this respect with generous contacts who help with progression.
 
If like many, you are unsure about NatSKA, you should go along to one of the race meetings in 2010.  People around the paddock were once like you, they don't bite and are quite friendly, and on a serious note everyone wants to go racing and race others like you, so new people are always greeted with a warm welcome.
 
2010 Calendar:
6 March - Camberley
27/28 March - Rowrah
10 April - Whilton Mill
24 April - Hooton
8 May - Fulbeck
22 May - Glan Y Gors
5 June - Beccles
19 June - Hooton
2/3/4 July - Whilton Mill - National Championships
18/19 Sept - Rowrah
2 October - Hooton
16 October - Fulbeck
30 October - Whilton Mill

For more information on NatSKA, visit our website at www.natska.co.uk.

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Stuart Wright Racing   (03/02)

Stuart Wright Racing is looking for Rotax drivers to complete its karting line-up ahead of its inaugural season of competition in 2010, with highly-respected mechanic Wright promising that 'no corners have been cut in any area' as he endeavours to offer 'the best service out there' without an elevated price tag to match.
 
SWR intends to conduct a full British programme this year at both MSA and Rotax level - comprising Formula Kart Stars (FKS), Super 1, Kartmasters and the 'O' Plate - as well as club meetings at PF International, Shenington, Kimbolton and Whilton Mill when no clashes occur, and the European qualifiers and finals.
 
Reigning Kartmasters Champion Jordan King (KF2) and rising stars Roy Johnson and Charlie Robertson (both KF3) are already confirmed at the team, leaving room for one more MSA contender and a complement of Rotax competitors.
 
Wright boasts an impressive two decades' experience in the sport both on home turf and internationally - having initially started out as a driver himself before turning his hand to mechanic duties - and has an enviable career CV from his stints in a number of top teams, JRP Maranello included.
 
In 2007 he helped Max Goff to Monaco Kart Cup and Bridgestone Cup glory as well as the runner-up spot in the JICA (now KF3) class of BRDC Stars of Tomorrow, and since then he has been instrumental in engineering King to the 2008 British Mini Max Vice-Champion laurels, 2009 Kartmasters and CIK-FIA Asia-Pacific KF3 Championship trophies and podium finishes in the fiercely-contested WSK International Series. It is, by any standards, a phenomenal record.
 
"I originally started thinking about doing this four years ago," the 31-year-old revealed, patently enthusiastic about having turned his dream into a reality, "but it's only now that I feel fully ready to actually go ahead and do it. I've just been making sure everything is in-place so that the team is built perfectly, with no corners cut in any area.
 
"SWR will be a professional team offering the best service out there, but importantly without ripping people off. I can offer the benefit of 20 years' experience in karting, and a proven track record of results that vouch for my commitment.
 
"I'm aiming to have a blend of experienced and less experienced drivers in the team, and for the less experienced ones, getting them out in club meetings is where they will really learn their craft - all the practice and track time there should ultimately pay dividends in terms of preparation for the bigger events.
 
"Everything is perfect finally, from the preparation to the awning to the appearance of the team. I can't wait to get going now - I'm the most excited person in the world at the moment!"
 
SWR will be based in Banbury, Oxfordshire, and with space limited, the awning places will be allocated strictly on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested, please call Stuart on 07789 957018.

Jordan King photograph (kart 42) courtesy of Graham Smith/TSR Productions, Max Goff photograph (kart 8) courtesy of Chris Walker/Kartpix.net.

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New SportTKM Kart   (03/02)

After a lot of winter testing at various circuits around the country, DR Racing Kart UK launched their new SportTKM Kart at last weekend's Whilton Mill race meeting.
 
With a packed grid of 23 Junior TKM karts it was finally time to pitch ourselves against the best of the other brands.
 
It was clear from the first Saturday practice, in very cold conditions, that the inherent grip within the chassis combined with new control tyres that the DR Racing Kart chassis design and development parts gave us a clear advantage.  In these early sessions our advantage was up to 2.5 seconds per lap against the 2009 spec TKM karts!  To our surprise, as race day approached the main competition came from the ex-CIK karts rather than the British TKM karts.
 
Unfortunately the story of the race was not as controlled as our practice sessions, you can read more at www.drracingkartuk.com.
 
For the final we started 12th on the grid, but we had laps on our side.  By lap seven we were leading and now pulling away from the field, in what became a clear demonstration of the outstanding chassis control with a measured driver performance.  A win for the SportTKM kart followed, coupled with the fastest lap.  Well done to all of the DR Racing Kart team, and Richard Green - Ryan's Father.
 
The DR Racing Kart SportTKM chassis used at the weekend was an interim spec, but we are now taking orders for the full production model.  The cost of the DR SportTKM is £1800 plus VAT and includes a 50mm axle on 2 bearings, adjustable ride height front and rear, DR seat, DR full bodywork with sticker kit, 17mm front stubs / 8mm king pins, DR anodised aluminium hubs and carriers, DR VEN 08 brake, DR magnesium rims, DR steering wheel, DR chain guard, 2x seat stays, and heel rests.
 
Plus, as an added incentive to pre-order, the first ten customers will receive a free test session with the DR Race Team using all of the team's development parts, full training on chassis set up, and use of the full UNIPRO timing system to develop driver performance.
 
We'll also make a guarantee that if the DR Racing Kart SportTKM chassis is not faster than your current TKM 2009-spec chassis you can return your SportTKM and we will give you your money back - that's how confident we are with this chassis!
 
This year we will be supporting the club championships at Shenington and Whilton Mill, plus all of the TKM Super One rounds. The next team test day is already booked for the 13th February so why not give us a try?
 
For any race team enquiries please contact Steve Green at DR Racing Kart UK on 01252 851162 or email steve@drracingkartuk.com. Visit us at www.drracingkartuk.com.

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DMAX Winter Series   (03/02)
 
The final round of the 2009/10 DMAX winter series was held at the super-fast Lydd circuit in Kent on Sunday 31st December. Good grids and some scintillating racing were the order of the day. This was the first time that the DMAX karts had ventured as far south as Lydd and perhaps because of the proximity of the local nuclear power station, sparks were flying during the racing. After some very close racing in the heats, the lightweight final was won by James Pratt who also wrapped up the series win with a maximum points haul. In the heavies, Paul King was the class of the field but behind him, any one of a dozen drivers could have taken the final two podium spots; it was very close. Eventually after 15 laps of constant scrapping, Edward Munns took 2nd and he was followed by series winner Chris Carter in 3rd.
 
Lightweight results: 1st - James Pratt, 2nd - George Munns, 3rd - Marc Richards.
Heavyweight results: 1st - Paul King, 2nd - Edward Munns, 3rd - Chris Carter.
 
Series winners:
Lightweight 1st - James Pratt, 2nd - Chris Hackworth, 3rd - Callum Souter
Heavyweight 1st - Chris Carter, 2 - Austen Metcalf, 3rd - Michael Ballinger
 
Well done to all the winners and the series champions. The 2010 Championship kicks off on 21st Feb at Milton Keynes. Call us on 0845 644 5504 to book your place in the most exciting arrive and drive race series in the UK. Visit our new website www.daytonamax.co.uk for more details.

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MSA Racing At Lydd   (03/02)
 
Kent Kart Racing Club in association with Daytona Lydd International is offering some very special offers for all drivers who want to race at the newly reversed Lydd track. Going back to its original clockwise direction, the fast, flowing circuit is already seeing some improvements after the Daytona Group acquired the circuit in December. With some help from the superb KKRC members, the marshal huts and the scrutineering bay have been moved to accommodate the change of direction. To celebrate a new start for the Lydd circuit, KKRC has the following offers for MSA drivers with the next meeting on February 14th:
 
1) Enter the first 3 events of 2010 on 14th February, 14th March and 11th April. Enter all three for just £150.00! This includes Saturday practice and Sunday race entry.
2) Enter just one event, Sat Practice and Sunday Race £65.00.
3) TKM (all classes) Sunday Race only £25.00.
4) Club Membership £30 per year. 1st May to 30th April. Join now and get up to 3 months for free - from date of joining to 30th April 2011. 
 
Contact the circuit on 01797 321895.

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Dan Burton TKM Win   (02/02)

Dan Burton gave the 2010 Tonykart Viper its maiden win at PFI this weekend, on its first outing.

The Junior TKM kart, supplied by Litchfield Motorsport, was impressive in every race, setting the fastest laps each time despite tricky conditions at the start of the day.
 
Dan was really impressed with the balance of his new kart when fitted with the new Maxxis Green tyres. After the race he commented "with all the changes in the class this year it is good to know that I have made the right choices to challenge for titles."

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Little Green Man   (02/02)

The 2010 Little Green Man entries are now open. In the past 8 years, the very best driver in the UK have all past through the LGM, as the good level of fair completion and low cost is available to all cadet drivers between the ages of 8 - 12 yrs.
 
The format remains the same using WTP engines, and only one set of slicks and one set of wets for the whole series and visits some of the UK's leading circuits.
 
Round 1 - 28th March - Fulbeck
Round 2 - 11th April - Kimbolton
Round 3 - 23rd May - 3 Sisters, Wigan
Round 4 - 27th June - Ellough Park
Round 5 - 18th July - Buckmore Park
Round 6 - 15th August - Shenington
Round 7 - 3rd October - P.F. International
 
If you want to make a name for yourself in cadet, this is the series to do it, with some of the best coverage, prizes and racing around.
 
Call John Mills Engineering Ltd on 01636 626424 for an entry form or visit www.wtpuk.com.

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Front Running Formula   (02/02)

In their first official outing, the newly founded RL Racing Dept Ltd found themselves at the front of 3 of the major classes this weekend at PFI's season opener.  The results continue the good work and front running results of the pre 2010, RL Race Team.
 
Harry Webb and Shaun Arnold proved their worth in the massive field of Minimaxs throughout the day, with Webb coming in 2nd at the flag from a pole position start.
 
In the KF3 ranks Harrison Scott Climbed to a great 5th place overall from grid 15 after a DNF in heat 2, making his mark again and again in this his 4th race in the class after finishing 2009 as runner up in Minimax S1.
 
In Comer Cadet, similar to Scott, team leader Max Vaughan - the British number 5 - had a skirmish in heat 1 but came back with a win in heat 2.  He then came from a poor start off grid 10 to 7th with 2nd fastest lap, the field already spreading too far for young Max to make any further inroads, but a good effort never the less.  The team are confident that with the progress being made in testing, Max will be ready to win when it matters.
 
New addition to RL, Shanaka Clay, had a promising heat 2 but struggled badly in the main final with power issues.  There is more to come from this young man though.
 
Siblings, Gaby and Thomas Weyer both had a crash each in the heats putting them both in the B final. Gaby made the most of a grid 4 start running in 2nd, only to crash in turn 1 quite badly. The Norfolk girl showed great steel walking away with just bruises. Younger brother Thomas is improving race by race and finished a credible 7th having chased down more experienced drivers for most of the race. Watch this space for the Weyers this year!
 
In Senior Max, long time absentee from the sport Mark Divito has been making great progress from a slow start back into karting since December. His race meeting at PF however didn't go to plan this time. He will be back again this weekend to set the record straight.
 
The RL Racing Dept Ltd have spaces left for the Rotax S1 and FKS series but are now full for the MSA S1 series.
 
To enquire about RL Racing Dept. Ltd or the Tonykart range please contact Steve Armstrong by email at accounts.rlracingdept@live.co.uk or telephone +44 (0)1502 716200 (office) or +44 (0)7843 586416 (mobile).

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FKS Duo's Bamboo Prize   (02/02)

Formula Kart Stars are pleased to announce a new partnership with touring car team Bamboo Engineering that will see two of its 2009 champions test on the team's state of the art race simulator.
 
The Silverstone based outfit, which ran Harry Vaulkhard in the 2009 British Touring Car Championship, awarded Alex Albon and Matt Parry a day in their state of the art race simulator as part of their prize for winning the Formula Kart Stars KF3 and Junior Rotax titles respectively.
 
"It's great to have two exceptionally talented young drivers coming to spend time with us at Silverstone and for them to experience our latest driver development tool," says Bamboo Engineering's Neil Riddiford. "We see the simulator as a vital tool in helping drivers graduate from Karts to Cars and aid the more experienced drivers in their personal development."
 
With realistic G-Forces, a force feedback steering system, motec data logging system, full motion seat and a choice of H-Pattern, sequential or paddle shift gear system depending on the type of vehicle being used, the Bamboo simulator is amongst the most advanced of its type in the world.
 
"Formula Kart Stars has always been about giving young drivers the best possible start to a career in motorsport," says series director Carolynn Hoy. "This prize with Bamboo Engineering will give Alex and Matt a unique insight into the world of car racing and I'm confident that both will learn a great deal."
 
"The Plan for Matt and Alex is to spend a couple of days with them working on various areas of simulator development," continues Riddiford. "We often like to use a Formula One car on the simulator as this helps to remap the brain to think and react much faster. With F1 speeds the driver must drive with total accuracy combined with very fast reactions and of course any mistake is a bigger mistake.
 
"We can let the guys drive every UK circuit and monitor their progression. Overall it should be a very interesting program and I'm sure the lads will really have a great time and certainly learn loads."

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One Space Available   (02/02)

Fusion Motorsport have one remaining space in their all new KF3 squad, alongside existing drivers Jacob Stilp and Ricky Collard.

The team, run by highly experienced mechanic and driver coach, Neil Doran, has featured prominently through the winter races, with Stilp finishing 4th and 2nd in the KF3 Winter Series rounds at Shenington and PFi.  Jacob was the class of the field at the 'Winter Series Warm Up meeting', on 31st January, winning both heats and the Final and setting fastest lap against a quality grid, to record his maiden KF3 victory after over a year in the class.  Jacob's team mate, Ricky Collard led the second heat and eventually finished 4th, in only his 3rd day in the kart! Speaking after the final, Jacob's father, Dan Stilp commented, "We made the decision to join Fusion in November, after a disappointing 2009 season, and we haven't looked back.  Neil and Dan have given Jacob the confidence to take us from a top 10 contender, to a front runner and we now feel we have the package we need to go for the British Championship in 2010."

Fusion will be running OTK products, favoring the Kosmic chassis, with support from Paul Carr Racing and GFR engines.  The team can offer a full service from preparation to engineering and coaching and will be attending all major meetings including S1, FKS, Kartmasters and the European Qualifiers.

For more information please contact Neil Doran on 07880 776993 or email neil@fusionmotorsport.co.uk, or Dan Hazlewood on 07733 011221 or email dan@fusionmotorsport.co.uk. For more information on Fusion Motorsport visit www.fusionmotorsport.co.uk.

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Griffin Racing Team   (01/02)

Griffin Racing/Intrepid chassis took the lions share of the championship wins at MBKC (Manchester & Buxton Kart Club) dinner dance held at the Park Hall Hotel, Charnock Richard. The team itself won the Senior Rotax Class with Alex O'Sullivan, re-joining the team from whence he came after his break competing in S1 in both Mini/Jnr Rotax & KF2.  Andy Potter won the Rotax 177 Class, in his 1st year with the team, after competing successfully in Formula Blue.  The other wins came from Matt Helps in Jnr Blue, Ian Walmsley in Snr Blue and finally Phil Smith in TKM Extreme.

Griffin Racing would also like to congratulate its Formula Blue drivers who competed in the NKRA - Nigel Pritchard for 1st in Formula Blue Masters & Veteran classes and 2nd in the Top Weight Classes and Matt Helps 1st in Junior Blue. At Hooton Nick Pritchard won the Grosvenor Cup in Formula Blue and smashed the lap record in the process, while Max Bladon was 3rd in Mini Max and James Rawlinson 2nd in Snr Max.

In order to continue its success and allow new drivers to join Griffin Racing, after about 18 months away due to the recession hitting, the team is returning to GYG (Glan-y-Gors). This track is working hard to improve with new facilities including new club house, toilets/shower block and viewing area!  This is a driver's favourite track and this year will hold both a round of S1 MSA in June & FKS in July. Griffin Racing has 17 years of successful competing and 7 years championship winning knowledge of this circuit. We are therefore inviting both drivers wishing to compete in the Club Championship, and visiting drivers preparing for S1 & FKS to use this experience!  Join us for the year or just for the weekend (subject to availability) in order to get a head start on set up for your chassis & track knowledge, etc!

Contact us to enquire or book your place for the 1st Round on 20th/21st February. Prices are competitive and will be tailored to your individual requirements (i.e. awning space only or full support - mechanics can also be supplied, subject to availability). Contact Peter Griffin on 07834 708991, or Dave Griffin on 07771 753223.

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Grice Racing Update   (01/02)

The wintry weather may be hanging around but it's not all bad news, as Grice Racing are still offering their winter special offer of recession busting rebuild prices!
 
Snr Max - £315
KF - £315
TKM - £185
Comer cadet - £130
 
The above prices includes all internal components and all labour, excluding conrod.

Annual engine hire packages are also available priced at just £3250 for Mini Max, and £3500 for Junior and Senior Max.
 
Grice Racing have taken delivery of their latest Rotronics dyno with the Kronos software. This gives the very latest results from its state-of-the-art eddy current dyno and we invite all customers, new and old, to bring their motors down for evaluation. Comer S60 to KF1 welcome.
 
Plus, we are also selling the Storm chassis for £1295, and complete Rotax packages from £2995, both plus vat.
 
Existing Storm dealers also have karts in stock: Evolution Racing at Bayford Meadows, Karting Guernsey in Channel Islands. Other trade enquiries welcome so please contact us for your requirements.

For more information Grice Racing visit www.griceracingengines.com.

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FKS Names Co-Ordinator   (01/02)
 
Formula Kart Stars, the only karting series backed by Bernie Ecclestone & Lewis Hamilton is pleased to announce that Henry Beaudette has joined the team as media and PR co-ordinator for the 2010 season.
 
"We're delighted that Henry has been able to take a bigger role with the championship," says series director Carolynn Hoy. "I know Henry will put as much energy into his new role as he does with his race commentary."
 
In addition to providing on-site commentary for the series, as he has done since 2007, Henry will also take charge of providing race weekend media content and press materials to the series website (www.formulakartstars.com). He will also work with drivers in the series on their media and PR skills.
 
"It is vital that Formula Kart Stars maintains an informative and up to date website for its existing drivers and all potential future entrants," says Henry, who has ten years of journalistic experience with global motorsport portal www.crash.net. "Likewise it is important that Formula Kart Stars gives its' drivers all the necessary tools off the track that will help them on the road to becoming professional racing drivers."

Photograph courtesy of Chris Walker/Kartpix.net.

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FKS Driver Presentation   (01/02)
 
Formula Kart Stars officially crowned its 2009 champions at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham in front of a packed live audience in January.
 
With reigning Formula One World Champion Jenson Button, double Le Mans 24 Hours winner Allan McNish and MSA Chief Executive Colin Hilton all on hand, the only karting championship endorsed by Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone and ex-FKS Cadet Champion Lewis Hamilton pulled out all the stops for the real stars of the day, the drivers.
 
In the MSA British Cadet Championship, champion George Russell collected his trophy from Hilton plus a Rotax engine courtesy of JAG (handy for his graduation to Mini Max in 2010) and an invitation to an upcoming round of the Florida Winter Tour.
 
With McNish handing out the bespoke silverware designed by renowned West Country artist Julia Atterton, Mini Max champion Jack Barlow also received a free Rotax engine and a dream trip to the USA courtesy of an invitation to the Florida Winter Tour.
 
In Junior Rotax Max, champion Matt Parry also earned an invite to the Florida Winter Tour plus a session on Bamboo Engineering's incredible race simulator at Silverstone.
 
KF3 Champion Alex Albon will also travel to Florida to contest a round of the prestigious Florida Winter Tour and will spend a day on Bamboo's race simulator at Silverstone.
 
Formula Palmer Audi's Christian Vann also announced a special shootout prize for ten eligible drivers in KF2, KF3 and Junior Rotax who either won a race or set fastest lap during the course of the 2009 season while the new Autosport Young Guns series also announced test drives for four drivers who impressed series boss Martin Phaff on his visits to FKS last season.
 
Saving the biggest surprise until last, Jenson Button took to the stage to announce Bernie Ecclestone's prize for the nine drivers that won the 'Driver of the Day' accolade during the season. Jaws all around the stage dropped when Button revealed that Mr Ecclestone would be taking all nine winners on an all expenses paid trip to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza in September.
 
Cadet racers Thannassi Barnicoat, Adam Mackay and Alex Gill, Mini Max stars James Singleton and William Foster, Junior Rotax drivers Jordan Stilp, Ash Hand and KF3 runners Jacob Stilp and Dylon Phibbs will travel to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza in September with Mr Ecclestone taking care of their flights, accommodation and grandstand tickets. They will even get a meeting with the man himself as part of their dream prize.
 
The nine lucky winners, who each won the 'Driver of the Day' award at one of Formula Kart Stars events in 2009, then had the opportunity to meet and have their photos taken with Mr Button and grab some much sought after autographs.
 
"This is really a once in a lifetime opportunity," says series director Carolynn Hoy, who only had confirmation of the prize two days prior to the presentation. "The winners earned their prize not necessarily by winning a round but by putting in a performance that went above and beyond expectations.
 
"Each of the winners showed the kind of grit and determination that any aspiring racing driver needs and I'm delighted that Mr Ecclestone has chosen to reward them like this."

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RP Ginetta Scholarship   (29/01)
 
Shane Kelly (2006 Club Formula 3 Champion) has been confirmed as the chief instructor for the Racing Perfection Ginetta Scholarship. The remaining instructors will be confirmed over the next few weeks.
 
Shane Kelly has an impressive track record of titles in National Formula Ford (1999), Club Formula 3 (2006) and experience in Champ Car Atlantic behind him. He has also teamed up with the likes of Mark Webber and Robert Doornbos throughout his career.
 
Steve Bell, Managing director of Racing Perfection said, "I am really pleased to have Shane involved with the scholarship. He has a very good proven track record and has the skill to successfully communicate and transfer his knowledge and experiences onto other drivers".
 
"All instructors involved with the scholarship are very carefully picked based on previous racing experience and proven track record to ensure all participants in the scholarship receive a very high level of tuition".
 
For more information regarding the scholarship please go to www.racingperfection.co.uk/scholarship.

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KR-Sport New Website   (29/01)

KR-Sport race team have launched their long awaited website - www.kr-sport.com.

The website provides information on the team, drivers, latest news as well as contact information.

Ashley at KR-Sport would like to thank Matthew of Future webs (www.future-webs.com) for the work his company have put into the web site.

For information on KR-Sport visit the new website at www.kr-sport.com or call Ashley Orchard on 07921 225 680.

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MK Racing For Pavesi   (29/01)

MK Racing supply and tune Pavesi engines and have over 20 years of experience with the KZ2 engines (formerly ICC).

We have a large stock of spares for next day delivery. Engine rebuilds at competitive prices.

We also have a Dynapro Dynamometer for hire for all classes from Cadet to Superkart.

Test drives are available on the Tonykart EVR/Pavesi.

For more details visit our website at www.mkracing.uk.com and book your test drive now, or call Mark on 07889 846991.

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Tal-Ko Supports Super One   (28/01)

Tal-Ko Racing, owners of the Formula TKM karting classes, has stepped in to secure and boost the future of the TKM and Honda racing series within the S1 ABkC National Kart Championships - the category where World Champion Jenson Button took top honours back in the 90s.

The extra financial backing from Tal-Ko will underwrite a substantial portion of the additional costs involved in running the race series this year with full TV coverage now for 4 out of the 6 rounds on Motors TV going to many countries around the World, 38 European countries and into 17,7 million subscribed homes. The one hour programme will have a Monday evening prime time slot and will be repeated 4-5 times.

Their backing will reduce the weekend entry fee per event from £160 down to £140, saving both the TKM and Honda drivers £120 over the course of the year. In addition the S1 Series has agreed with Tal-Ko that the on-board video cameras are now optional for TKM and Honda competitors.

Alan Turney, Managing Director of Tal-Ko Racing said: "There has been much speculation and concern since announcements were first made on various matters to do with the S1 series a month or so ago. As a direct result understandably many drivers are not sure what to do "We are committed to ensuring the future of the series but do not have direct control over it. However to help our competitors we have now stepped in financially to guide and secure a route with S1 which we hope will be seen by everyone involved as a step forwards and a step which will end uncertainty and boost the entry."

"We know from our research that drivers quite naturally want the TV coverage because of the exposure it brings and the added benefit in trying to attract sponsors. S1 have also conducted a survey and 70% voted for TV at the extra entry fee cost. However also quite understandably they have been concerned about the increased entry costs associated with it. There has to be compromise."

"What we are doing here is introducing TV coverage to raise the profile of drivers and Karting while at the same time reducing the overall costs for the drivers by a worthwhile sum. We now hope drivers will have the confidence to commit themselves."

The mini GoPro on-board video cameras will be allowed to be used by drivers purely as an option on their kart to record action and some of this may be used in TV coverage.

S1 Series Director John Hoyle said "We are delighted that Tal-Ko has jumped on board to help finance and guide the TKM series and we are sure that drivers will be pleased to see themselves on TV. Every driver will get a DVD of coverage from each event at no extra cost. We want to move forwards with the image of the series in every way."

The six round series, which includes all four Formula TKM classes and the Honda Cadets, is due to kick off on the April 3/4 at Glan y Gors in Wales. Originally the closing date for S1 registrations was due to be January 31 but because of the delays created through uncertainty, this closing date has now been extended to February 14th. Entries are increasing daily please enter as soon as possible to give confidence to other divers wishing to enter the series.

If you would like to give your entry in at PFI this weekend John Hoyle will be there to accept them or send to Sonja Game the Super One co-ordinator.

For further information on Super One visit www.s1series.co.uk.

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Bambinos At Llandow   (28/01)
 
Llandow Kart Club will be running Bambinos at all of their race meeting during 2010.
 
Bambinos can practice on Saturdays of race weekends and all racers are reminded that there is practice available at South Wales Karting Centre 7 days a week, Tuesdays by prior appointment only.
 
For information ring 01446 795568 for practice availability, and Colin on 07817449671 for details of Llandow Kart Club.

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Free Tyres At CIK Events   (28/01)
 
Since 2002, the appointment of a single supplier of tyres for most CIK-FIA Championships has fulfilled the role the Federation has always intended: to strive towards the best possible equality of chances for everyone as well as cost reduction. The latter aim has been reached as for each of the six categories included in the invitations to tender issued by the FIA for 2010, the tyre Manufacturers will offer free racing tyres to all participants! Adding to this exceptional promotion, the tyre Manufacturers concerned will even add rewards for the award-winners, either as prize money or as sets of new tyres.

"The allocation of free tyres to every Driver is not new in the CIK-FIA Championships", explains Nicolas Deschaux, President of the CIK-FIA. "It was even introduced in 2005. However, the very fact that it is perpetuated bespeaks the importance given by the tyre Manufacturers to our Championships as well as their trust in the governing bodies of the CIK-FIA and in its tender procedures. The efforts of these Manufacturers to promote our sport and assist us in the cost reduction steps that we are taking must be estimated at their true worth in the current economic context."

Dunlop has been selected by the FIA World Motor Sport Council as the single-supplier of tyres for all the CIK-FIA Championships, Cups and Trophies of the KF2, KF3 and KZ1 categories held in Europe, and also for the "U18" World Championship and Academy Trophy. All the Drivers will receive their slick and 'rain' tyres free for qualifying practice & heats, and for the finals. They only need to buy the tyres which they will use for non-qualifying practice before the events, but at very competitive rates (147 to 163 euros per set, according to the type of compound). For its European Championship and World Cup, the top category of gearbox karts, KZ1, will benefit from the most high-performance tyres of the range homologated by Dunlop, namely the "soft" type tyres. The "U18" World Championship Drivers and the KF2 Drivers taking part in the European Championship (including the regional Qualifications), in the World Cup and in the Viking Trophy will compete with "Medium" type tyres. As for the "Academicians" and KF3 Juniors entered in the European Championship, World Cup, Viking Trophy and Monaco Kart Cup, they will use hard compounds.

For the tyre supply of the KZ2 category in the European Championship, Viking Trophy and Monaco Kart Cup, the World Motor Sport Council has selected the Manufacturer Vega and its "Medium" type compounds. All the KZ2 Drivers will receive their slick and rain tyres for qualifying practice & heats, and for the finals free. They only need to buy the tyres which they will use for their non-qualifying practice, at the preferential rate of 148 euros per set of slicks.

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MLC Motorsport   (27/01)

MLC Motorsport are a UK Kart Race Team based in Hertfordshire.

MLC Motorsport can help anyone who is involved or looking to take up the sport of karting. From the most experienced racer looking for that last 10th of a second to a complete novice - we can help everyone, in a friendly and professional way.

All of our services are available at most tracks in the South East of the UK, with Rye House and Kimbolton being our main circuits but arrangements can be made to visits other venues.

Offering services from driver coaching and development to awning space and full mechanic supported drives, for all levels of Kart racing. Facilities including a fully heated friendly awning with test karts and a huge range of spares, to cover everything the up and coming racer needs.

Now appointed agents for Kosmic racing karts and OTK spares, 2010 chassis available now.

For more information visit www.mlcmotorsport.co.uk or email info@mlcmotorsport.co.uk.

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Open Practice / F6 Testing   (27/01)

Buckmore Park is organising a one off test day for both 2 / 4 stroke competitors on Saturday 6th February between 10am and 4pm.

The practice day incorporates the official test day for Formula 6 2010 in preparation for the 2010 season.
 
Class sessions will be run. Practice fee £50 per driver (10% discount for BPKC / F6 Club Members).
 
For more details please contact Sheila Rose, Club Co-ordinator on 01634 661604.

For more information on Buckmore Park visit www.buckmore.co.uk.

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Kartandparts.co.uk   (26/01)

Daytona Motorsport, having recently acquired Lydd International Raceway in Kent are now welcoming Formula Blue as a new class to the track.

With this in mind, Kartandparts.co.uk are pleased to announce the they have been appointed the Southern distributors for Lynx 100cc Water Cooled TAG engines and spares. These are available on the website along with relevant information for Formula Blue. Racing will be non-MSA but must be to Formula Blue rules and regulations as listed on website.

For more information visit the website kartandparts.co.uk, email sales@kartandparts.co.uk or telephone 01424 214505 or 07763 962928.

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RL Team Takeover   (26/01)

Team Manager of the 2008 European & British Champions and 2009 British Champions, Steve Armstrong, has taken the huge step into the world of team ownership and is now the proud sole owner of the all new RL Racing Dept. Ltd.
 
The team will in effect carry on in the same way as before, but under a slightly altered name although keeping the RL brand which has seen so much success in the past 3 years. The team drivers will carry on into the new era with the new racing dept, and under the supervision of Steve Armstrong will be sure to carry on their winning ways.
 
Proprietor of the RL Circuits group and previous owner of RL Race Team, Richard Lock, is pleased to hand over the team after a string of success since their debut back in 2001. Richard will now concentrate on the highly successful Ellough Park Raceway which is undergoing a major face lift, featuring a track extension and new dummy grids, parc ferme & scrutineering building.
 
The Racing Dept will still operate from Ellough Park Raceway, and with a new office and meeting room for enquiries and customer meetings they move into the new decade with professionalism and results a necessity. The alliance between the two companies is still the same making both sides stronger.
 
The RL Racing Dept. Ltd will carry on in association with Strawberry Racing using the fabulous Tonykart and products - using the best products is a major factor in any successful company.
 
For any enquiries regarding RL Racing Dept. Ltd or the Tonykart range please contact Steve Armstrong by email at accounts.rlracingdept@live.co.uk, or telephone +44 (0)1502 716200 (office) or +44 (0)7843 586416 (mobile).

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Forest Edge Kart Club   (25/01)

Forest Edge Kart Club are pleased to announce we are now able to accept credit and debit card payments for race entries & membership applications using our new secure online e-forms and Pay Pal payment system. We believe you will find this new service easy to use, more convenient and less time consuming. To use the new e-forms, simply visit the club web site, click on the e-form of your choice, fill it in and press the enter race button. You will then be taken to Pay Pal where you can complete your payment.
 
You can submit your membership application for 2010 or your race entries from today by visiting the club web site and following the 'Forms' link on the main page.  In addition, we have also introduced an online race entry web page where you will be able to view drivers who have entered using the new e-forms.

Closing date for online race entries for March's race is midnight on the 27th of February. Don't forget our first practice day of the year is on the 20th of February.  Plus, if you're a 125 Gearbox racer then if enough enter for a grid of 15 on race day, Saturday practice is absolutely free! With Super 4 visiting the circuit in April it's a great opportunity to learn the new track - what more reason do you need to not only get your own entry in, but make sure others do too.

The website will also be featuring details of the exciting new track changes for 2010.
 
For all of this and more, visit the FEKC website at www.fekc.co.uk.

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CIK-FIA "U18" Champs   (25/01)

The new CIK-FIA Karting World Championship, named "U18" as a reference to its drivers who must be under 18 years old (15-18 year-olds), is generating quite a lot of interest. It will be held over three events, starting in Germany at Wackersdorf on 25 July 2010. It will continue in Spain at Alcaniz on 29 August and finish in France, on the Val d'Argenton track on 3rd October.

As a reminder, this new concept is focused along three main lines: youth, education and accessibility. Concerning the latter aspect, the CIK-FIA "U18" World Championship will be an opportunity for young Drivers to compete in affordable conditions, thanks to the recourse to single-suppliers of equipment designated further to tender procedures. The selection of the best tenders has results in the choice of Dunlop and Parolin for the supply of tyres and KF engines, which will both be delivered on a free basis to all the Drivers at each Championship event!

Regarding chassis, there will be room for competition between the many different homologated makes, but some limits to the development of equipment will be set by the regulations. Chassis makes wishing to enter the Championship will be able to do so between 15 February and 22nd March. On account of their entry, they will accept that the CIK-FIA stamps as a minimum 20 complete homologated chassis (without front brakes) and a series of reserve components such as rear axles, rims, hubs, spindles and stabilisers. It will be allowed to use only equipment bearing this marking affixed by the CIK-FIA. In addition to increasing the chance of equality, this system will permit cost control thanks to a limitation of accessory variants and because technological evolutions will be curbed. It is from these identified chassis and components that the CIK-FIA Officials will take the equipment to carry out its distribution to the Drivers by drawing lots.
 
In practical terms, at the time they enter (entries open on 1st April on the www.cikfia.com website), Drivers will choose the chassis make with which they want to compete amongst those that are entered in the Championship. While this system will entail that Drivers shall invest in a new chassis prior to the first event, it will also guarantee that all participants make use of a "standard" chassis instead of "tailor-made" models or "prototypes".

If a make enters the Championship this will also imply that it is present at each event in order to make its services and advice available to the competitors.

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RP Ginetta Scholarship   (22/01)
 
All entries for the Racing Perfection Ginetta Scholarship must be in by the end of this month (31st January)!
 
The Scholarship provides each driver with an evaluation day delivering fantastic driver tuition in a Ginetta G20, Media training and fitness analysis along with the chance of winning a free season's racing with the team in the 2010 Ginetta Challenge including insurance, tuition, tyres, entry fees and even hotels.
 
We are also now able to accept payment by card through our online shop, supported by RBS WorldPay.
 
For any enquires please contact us at racingperfection@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.racingperfection.co.uk/scholarship.

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Open Practice Day   (22/01)

Saturday 31st is an open practice day at South Wales Karting Centre for all classes.

Starting at 10.00am, you can have a full days practice for only £35 or for only £25 if you are a Llandow Kart Club member.

Why not join one of the best Clubs in the south at one of the best tracks in the country, and take advantage of this offer and others that will come along in 2010.

For further information call 01446 795568.

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Sport Relief 2010 Event   (22/01)

In support of Sport Relief 2010, Lakeside Karting will be hosting a 4 hour endurance kart race in March.

25 teams of 6 drivers will be competing for this year's prestigious title of Sport Relief Karting Champions 2010. Take part and help to make a difference in the world.
 
The 4 hour race will be preceded by a 30 minute warm-up session and takes place on Sunday 14th March at Lakeside Karting Raceways - Arterial Road (A1306), Thurrock, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1EA.
 
Each team will drive a 70mph performance twin 160cc = 320cc ProKart.
 
The day starts at 11am with race starting at 12pm. Finish time would be around 5pm following presentation.
 
The cost is just £300 per team plus individual sponsorship each driver/team can raise.

Sponsorship forms are available to download here (PDF).
 
For further information and to book direct call Lakeside Karting on 01708 863070.  Further details can also be found at www.lakesidekarting.co.uk/latestnews8.

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Litchfield Motorsport   (21/01)

Litchfield Motorsport are pleased to introduce the new 2010 Tonykart Viper EVR.

Sign up now for the Tonykart Viper with Litchfield Motorsport and receive free on-track tuition at PFI from 4 times MSA British Champion, Mark Litchfield.

The 2010 Viper is available in two different packages, the Clubman at £1995 +VAT, and the Elite (pictured) at £2495 +VAT.

Litchfield Motorsport engines also took both the Junior and Senior TKM Super 1 titles in 2009. If you are interested in renting or trying an engine you can contact Dave Litchfield either by phone on 07787 177977, 01773 856278, or email litchfieldmotorsport@live.co.uk.

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Super One To Be Televised   (21/01)

The organisers of the Super One Series are pleased to announce that the majority of the 'MSA' (Super KF, KF2, KF3 and Comer Cadet) and Rotax rounds will be televised on Motors TV in 2010, reaching 17.7 million homes. S1 have engaged the services of PSC Productions with the experienced Alan Taddei at the helm, On behalf of the organisers, S1 Marketing Director John Hoyle emphasised how difficult the bidding process had been, saying: "`There were several considerations, not least the overall cost, but also what everyone could offer in terms of added value. At this stage, we felt that Alan's experience in producing his previous Motors TV series regarding the style of the finished programmes, the fact that he was prepared to work with us producing a DVD for each driver of each race event covered which we will supply free of charge, and work with drivers to help with sponsorship proposals, were key to our final decision."

Alan was keen to point out that TV coverage in itself is not just about exposure for the sport and individuals to gain sponsorship, saying: "TV can produce sponsorship for individual drivers for instance James Theodore has just completed his first season in Formula Renault, for which he was funded fully by his sponsor, Liberty Properties. This year they purchased him a brand new car, paid for him to run with one of the top teams, paying all race fees and ALL other racing costs, including accident damage. This partnership came about as a direct result of his appearance and exceptional performances in the 2006 Motors TV series. However, I have always said that filming of each race event offers more than just the potential to raise a driver's profile. We are capturing your memories on video. As each driver gets older most of them will leave the sport, but one good result on video will offer a lifetime of memories to treasure."

Some potential competitors have raised issues about the potential of the TV coverage and its value to the sport. John Hoyle responds to these comments, saying:  "I have followed some of the concerns about additional fees for the series, the actual value for the drivers, and how programmes represent individual drivers. If anyone goes on to Youtube and has a look at some of the old Motors TV series footage, you will get a flavour for how PSC produced each race. You can expect that as a minimum but now it will be even better from this new partnership in terms of how each programme will be produced."

- Each programme will be one hour, divided into four segments of approximately 12 minutes each, with 4 x 3 minutes for advert breaks
- First showing on weekday prime time between 7pm and 9pm (repeated 4- 5 times per week)
- Each series will have 5 rounds televised
- Motors TV goes to 38 countries in Europe and many other countries worldwide and goes to 17.7 million subscribed homes
- In each programme, each class - Super KF,KF2, KF3 and Comer Cadets in MSA rounds, and MiniMax, Junior Max, Senior Max & Max 177 in Rotax, will have the Grand Final (Final 2 only) covered in full. If it was attempted to cover heats, pre-finals etc., it would end up with almost a highlights only summary of each race, so it is much better to concentrate on the main final and put all the team's efforts into a more in depth coverage of that important race. There may also be a feature interview, or a feature on some aspect of the sport within certain segments.
- Each grid rundown will feature EVERY driver, including a photo image of each driver, with EVERY driver having their name included in the commentary for the grid rundown, not just the top 10. The results graphic will feature the top 10 in the race. Alan Taddei will attend on the Friday and Saturday of the first rounds to get every driver's photograph, and will require the co-operation of every driver to get this done.
- Each race will feature certain information graphics on some drivers as the race progresses.
- The driver achieving the fastest lap in each featured race will have a graphic showing their photo image and the fastest lap time.
- Drivers with sponsors can forward the sponsor information to Alan for inclusion in the grid position graphic and commentary. For instance, if you were to get a sponsor, then your kart may become the "My sponsor kart of Joe Bloggs" in the commentary and will include the drivers' sponsor logos in the graphics on TV. There will be no additional cost for this service to the drivers, but you can only include the logo of your one main sponsor only, and it must be supplied in a suitable format.

If individual drivers require the services of the Super One or PSC in securing a significant sponsorship deal, that will be freely given, supporting you at meetings with your potential sponsors on behalf of the TV production team, providing you can arrange a suitable convenient time to all parties. The producer and commentator will attend these meetings where possible and will be able to put forward in advance definite ideas about how best to handle this type of meeting.
 
If potential competitors require any additional information about TV coverage or Super One in general please contact John Hoyle johnhoylejkh1@btinternet.com 01928 740090 or 07774 646784 or visit the website www.s1series.co.uk.

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Button Presents S1 Awards   (21/01)

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver Jenson Button wowed Super One drivers and their families during his visit to the Super One Series stage at the 2010 Autosport International Racing Car show. The reigning Formula One World Champion timed his visit to make the awards in the 'MSA' classes, allowing every seeded driver present to have a moment of glory shaking hands with Jenson as well as Colin Hilton, the Chief Executive of the MSA.

The British driver, who joins Lewis Hamilton at Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes this season, admitted that he had expected a big crowd, but nothing had prepared him for the reception he was given at the show. "It's been so nice," said Button. "I've had many months to think about today and being at Autosport International as World Champion. I obviously had my expectations because I've been here before, and it's always been busy. But today was amazing, I was blown away."

You can hear Jenson's full interview on the S1 website www.s1series.co.uk, where you can also download registration forms, view the regulations and see the facts about the series.

Prizes amounting to over £60,000 of cheques and vouchers were distributed to the seeded drivers in the MSA British Championship and ABkC National championship classes during the Saturday 16th January prize giving on the splendid new stand at the show. This was followed by a celebratory dinner at The Belfry, the prestigious country club and golf resort set in 550 acres of finest English countryside, not far from the NEC, where 250 supporters and officials of Britain's biggest  and best karting championship sat down to enjoy an evening of prime entertainment.

Many drivers took the chance to enter the 2010 Series, taking registrations 50% higher than last year's figure for the same time. Already 306 (94 MSA, 170 Rotax and 42 TKM) drivers have put their names down for this year, compared with 195 at this time in 2009. Over 400 drivers entered for the 2009 season, and the expectation is that this could easily be exceeded this year. Drivers in the MSA (Super KF, KF2, KF3 and Comer Cadet) and Rotax classes are excited by the prospect of full television coverage beamed to 17.7 million homes. In each one hour programme, all the drivers on the grid for the final will have their name mentioned and a photo image displayed, along with any sponsor information.  Some drivers have already signed up sponsors based on the opportunities arising from the television coverage. Another innovation in these classes is that each kart will carry a HD mini camera, the video being used both to augment the TV coverage, and also for judicial purposes.

A question mark remains over the future of the Junior TKM 4-stroke class, where registrations have been very slow arriving. Drivers are reminded that unless sufficient drivers do register, the class may not run.  There is no point in waiting in the hope of 'guesting' at the first round, and the promoters urge the TKM drivers to register without delay. The drivers in the TKM and Honda Cadet classes are being given an opportunity to vote on whether they too wish television coverage and use of the on-board HD cameras, at a small entry fee surcharge. A voting slip is available on the website, please return to John Hoyle by post or email johnhoylejkh1@btinternet.com.

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Project One Racing   (20/01)

Project One Racing are pleased to announce three new exciting developments to start the new year.
 
Firstly, Project One Racing have secured a deal to be Official Kosmic Agents. All of the team's current driver line-up will be mounting an assault on their respective championships on board 2010 OTK karts. Project One will be stocking all OTK spares in their shop at Bayford Meadows, with competitive prices and the team's renowned friendly service and good support that customers have become used to.
 
Secondly, the launch of a new Project One website. This will be updated regularly with the team's achievements and upcoming events. It also gives information on the services Project One Racing has to offer and karts the team will be using in 2010.
 
And finally, the all conquering Project One Honda Cadet is now available to race, with all the latest 2010 updates. Rigorous testing has shown that the latest round of improvements has made this championship dominating chassis an even stronger force to be reckoned with in the future!
 
Team slots are still available for the 2010 season in all the Rotax classes and Honda Cadet. To come and test drive the new 2010 Kosmic or the latest Project One Honda Cadet give us a call on 01795 474720 and visit the new website - www.projectone-racing.co.uk.

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Vodafone DMAX Champs   (20/01)
 
The UK's fastest arrive & drive championship gets under way in 4 weeks time at Daytona Milton Keynes. The series is visiting some fantastic circuits this year with PFI and Lydd on the calendar for the first time plus Whilton Mill and Hooton Park. The championship offers superb racing in the UK's finest karts and includes lightweight and heavyweight categories for both the 1 hour endurance race and the sprint race format. Due to popular demand, the weights have changed this year with the minimums being 77.5kg for lights and 87.5kg for the heavies. A brand new website is currently under construction and will feature driver profiles, live timing and a host of other new features.
 
The 2010 calendar is as follows:
Rnd 1 - February 21st (Sun) - Milton Keynes
Rnd 2 - March 14th (Sun) - Milton Keynes
Rnd 3 - April 18th (Sun) - P.F. International
Rnd 4 - May 16th (Sun) - Lydd
Rnd 5 - June 20th (Sun) - Hooton Park
Rnd 6 - July 18th (Sun) - Milton Keynes
Rnd 7 - Aug 15th  (Sun) - Whilton Mill
Rnd 8 - Sept 12th (Sun) - Milton Keynes
Rnd 9 - Oct 3rd (Sun) - Lydd
Rnd 10 - Nov 7th (Sun) - Milton Keynes
 
Prices are £170.00 for the sprint races and £190.00 for the endurance inclusive of VAT, race gear, helmets etc. There are still a few places left for the final round of the Winter Series at Lydd on Sunday 31st January, so book now to avoid disappointment.
 
Call 0845 644 5504 or visit www.daytonamax.co.uk.

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DHR Confident In 2010   (18/01)

Dan Holland Racing concluded it's already highly successful 2009 season in fine style, with another string of fantastic results.
 
The team's senior Rotax drivers proved they were the crème de la crème of the class - winning six of their final eight race meetings, and taking podium finishes in the other two events.
 
The last eight weeks of the season saw Senior Rotax graduate Jack Dex take victory in PFi's last two races meetings of the year and third place at Whilton Mill; whilst Ross Wylie won twice at Larkhall and once at Wigan. Not to be outdone, Alex Magee triumphed at Kimbolton and scored a runner-up spot at the October Whilton Mill meeting.
 
Team owner, Dan Holland said "Our outstanding run of results with these drivers, at the different tracks, just confirms just how strong DHR has become."
 
After Dex ended third overall in the Super 1 Junior Max championship and his team-mate Mike Spencer clinched third in the senior category, Dan predicts more of the same - if not better - for 2010.
 
Dan commented, "I'm really proud of how well the whole team did in 2009. Our run of late-season results just showed how we can be a force to be reckoned with this year. We've strengthened the squad with some excellent drivers and I'm really excited about our prospects for the forthcoming season. We have a really strong driver line-up, in all classes."
 
Despite all seats for Super 1 and the Euro Max Winter Cup taken up, DHR can still accommodate drivers looking for a berth with a top-flight team in the Formula Kart Stars (FKS) series and Euro Max Challenge.
 
DHR can also confirm that the latest 2010 Alonso kart is now in stock - as used by the team in late 2009 to achieve these excellent results. Demonstration chassis are available for prospective customers to test. 
 
For more information on the 2010 Alonso kart, or to arrange a track test call Dan Holland on 07960 047810 or email dan@danhollandracing.co.uk.
 
You can also keep up to date with the team's latest news and results by visiting www.danhollandracing.co.uk.

Photograph courtesy of Chris Walker/Kartpix.net.

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South Yorkshire KC   (18/01)
 
The 2009 Trophy Presentation and Dinner will be held at the Ardsley House Hotel on February 6th February, with our next race meeting on the following weekend of 13th/14th.
 
To reserve tickets for the presentation evening please contact Pauline Limer on 01709 871115. 
 
Closing date for entry for the February race meeting is Saturday 6th February, we will carry over entries from January, when unfortunately we had to cancel the race weekend due to the snow.

For more information visit www.sykc.co.uk.

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Everything's Premier...   (15/01)

Together with Premier Inn, the UK's largest hotel and restaurant group, The British Kart Industry Association are delighted to announce they are in negotiations to secure a deal for all karters.
 
Award-winning Premier Inn is the UK's largest and fastest-growing hotel brand with 578 budget hotels and more than 40,000 rooms across the UK. Premier Inn bedrooms feature en-suite bathroom, TV with Freeview, and Wi-Fi internet access, plus a money-back 'Good Night Guarantee' of a good quality room, comfortable surroundings and friendly service, which is unique amongst Britain's leading hotel chains. All Premier Inns feature a bar and restaurant situated inside the hotel or adjacent, offering a wide range of food choices served in a modern pub restaurant.

Paula Wilson, Regional Account & National Sales Manager said "Whitbread hotels & restaurants are looking forward to developing a working relationship with The British Karting Industry Association to benefit members of any ABkC club, we are particularly willing work with companies that put back to the community keeping kids off the streets."
 
Dadson Motorsport is compiling the most likely selected hotels with preferential rates.

To register your club or series visit us on the ABkC stand at The Autosport International show this weekend, or email sales@dadsonmotorsport.co.uk.

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Racing Steps Foundation   (15/01)

The Racing Steps Foundation (RSF) - a unique organisation that helps talented young British racing drivers realise their dreams - has committed substantial support for the Motor Sports Association's (MSA) newly unveiled Academy programme for young British competition drivers.
 
The MSA established the Academy framework to guide drivers from as young as eight years old through to World Championship level. The Academy provides a career path that not only develops a driver's performance, but also looks to safeguard their educational progression alongside their on-track activity through initiatives such as the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence.
 
The RSF's backing enables the MSA Academy substantially to increase the reach of its existing educational programme to deliver benefit to all of the 2,000 competition licence holders aged under 17.
 
Among the additional activity to be undertaken by the MSA will be the delivery of a series of training workshops to competitors registered for the major junior championships. The free of charge workshops will be delivered at events and will introduce young drivers and their parents to some of the fundamental elements of human performance, including diet and nutrition, career planning, personal fitness and how to create 'TeamYou'.
 
The MSA will also deliver direct communications to all young competitors outlining the importance of maintaining their education while competing and making clear the options that exist within the Academy structure.
 
The MSA and RSF are also committed to helping a small number of deserving students onto a University Degree course in motor sport and are looking to establish a partnership with a selected institution to cover tuition fees and a contribution towards living expenses.
 
As part of an initial three-year commitment, the MSA will work closely with the RSF to create initiatives to further the educational reach within British motor sport and to provide young drivers with more help and guidance in the early stages of their career.
 
Graham Sharp, Founder of the RSF, said: "The MSA has shown itself to be very forward thinking in the creation of its Academy structure and while the Foundation is firmly committed to fully funding our team of elite drivers, we recognise that through the MSA Academy we can extend the reach and the message to a much greater number of young competitors. Derek Walters and his RSF team are very excited to be working closely with Britain's governing body and hope to be able to make a real difference to their existing activity."
 
Colin Hilton, MSA Chief Executive, said: "The MSA Academy was created at the end of last year under the guidance of MSA Performance Director Robert Reid to develop future world champions and to educate their peers. We are delighted that the RSF has recognised the potential of the structure we have created and, with their support and commitment, I am sure that we will be able to make greater progress with the young drivers in this country."
 
Robert Reid, MSA Performance Director, said: "The MSA is spending in excess of £1m a year on the development of the sport, but there is always more that can be done. Thanks to the RSF's support, we will be able to extend the reach of the MSA Academy and deliver greater benefit to all young drivers in this country."

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TPM Doubles In Strength   (14/01)

Jason Parrott has retired from racing to concentrate on running highly successful Rotax Max team Tim Parrott Motorsport. "I would have struggled to make the next step into cars or any further in karting because I couldn't test because I was busy with the Rotax team" said Jason.
 
"I'm sure I will struggle to stay out of the kart though especially when I'm away testing with the team!"
 
Jason is a race winner in international Super KF and brings a unique level of racing success and experience to the team, who won the Senior Max O Plate in 2009 with Matt Mason.
 
"I think me being involved 100% will result in more success for the team, because I will have more time and will be devoted to developing the equipment, and also more importantly have time to spend with the drivers trying to pass on some of my experience. TPM will have the only team manager with this amount of recent experience driving up-to-date karts at the highest international level."
 
For your opportunity to be part of the team in 2010 visit timparrottmotorsport.com.
 
In addition, the team is selling their transporter to make room for new vehicles - more details are available at timparrottmotorsport.com/2010/team-transporter/.

Photograph courtesy of Chris Walker/Kartpix.net.

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Special Rebuild Pricing   (13/01)

Grice Racing are still running their winter special offer of recession busting rebuild prices!
 
Snr Max - £315
KF - £315
TKM - £185
Comer cadet - £130
 
The above prices includes all internal components and all labour, excluding conrod.
 
Grice Racing have just taken delivery of their latest Rotronics dyno with the Kronos software due to be installed just before Christmas. This gives the very latest results from its state-of-the-art eddy current dyno and we invite all customers, new and old, to bring their motors down for evaluation. Comer S60 to KF1 welcome.
 
Plus, we are also selling the Storm chassis for £1295, and complete Rotax packages from £2995, both plus vat.
 
Existing Storm dealers also have karts in stock: Evolution Racing at Bayford Meadows, Karting Guernsey in Channel Islands. Other trade enquiries welcome so please contact us for your requirements.

For more information Grice Racing visit www.griceracingengines.com.

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Buckmore Park Kart Club   (11/01)

The first round of the Buckmore Park Kart Club Winter Championship is scheduled to take place on Sunday 17th  January. The meeting includes the first ever MSA licensed Bambino event for owner/drivers aged 6-7. Entries are available for all ABkC non gearbox classes.
 
Open Practice is available from 10am to 4pm on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th January. Overnight parking is free.

For entry forms and more details please contact Sheila Rose, Club Co-ordinator on 01634 661604.

For more information on Buckmore Park visit www.buckmore.co.uk.

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Antel - 2010 Formula Renault   (08/01)

Front running Formula Renault team Antel Motorsport are pleased to offer its final two race seats for 2010 to UK Karting fraternity.

We have one drive available in the BARC series, which will complete the four car line up, as well as one remaining drive in the TOCA series where Antel will field three cars.

Our busy testing schedule recommences in mid-January. We would like to invite any interested drivers to contact us in regards our available European and UK test days.

For more information, please contact Brett Parris on telephone 07976 636116 or email brett@antelmotorsport.com.

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Buckmore Practice Cancelled   (08/01)

As the extreme weather continues unabated at Buckmore Park Kart Circuit we have had no alternative other than to postpone all weekend events.

There will be no Open Practice on Sunday. The next Open Practice is scheduled for Friday 15th.

For any enquiries please contact the BPKC Club on 01634 661604.

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TKM Regs & Tech Guide   (08/01)

Tal-Ko Racing, organisers of the Formula TKM 2 & 4 stroke classes, have just released the 15th issue of their Regulations & Technical Guide for the TKM categories.

The 2010 book contains the latest regulations for all of the TKM classes together with a wealth of information on how to set up the engines and keep them running at their peak.

Contained within the guide is also the engine fiche for the 2-stroke engine and many technical details such as the new style Air Box approved for 2007 & new style Cylinder Liner and TAG engine fiche.

The bound guide book costs just £4.50 and is available from Tal-Ko and from Lodgemark Press.

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Super 1 Adverts   (07/01)

Super 1 would like to give anyone the opportunity of advertising in the 2010 Super 1 programme. Your advert will be shown in the programme of all three series of the Super 1, 20 rounds in total and over 5000 copies. If you have not already seen a programme they are a high quality glossy booklet that goes direct to each driver and is also given at the gate at each event. It is not one that you would just throw away, this is one people like to keep.
 
If you are in the karting industry you can not afford not to advertise in the programme as it is going direct to your potential customer. The people who read the programme could range from all sorts of businesses and workplaces so its not just karting businesses that can advertise. All people need to have different services whether it ranges from renting a motor home to insurance or a solicitor or what ever you do.
 
The rates are for the whole season 20 rounds TKM MSA and Rotax. Adverts start from £110 - amazing value for one season's advertising.
A6 - £110
A5 - £200
A4 - £300
A4 x 2 - £500
Artwork from £65 we take the hassle away.
 
For enquiries please contact John Hoyle on 01928 740090, mobile 07774 646784, or email johnhoylejkh1@btinternet.com.

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Driver Scholarship   (05/01)

Kart coach are looking for drivers with potential to join their team:
 
- Limited budget?
- Got what it takes?
 
Want to make your mark in the Shenington and Whilton Mill championships? If so, Kart Coach can offer a uniquely affordable all-inclusive deal:
 
- One to one driver coaching
- Expert set up advice
- Awning space to the right candidates
 
Why not accept our offer of a complimentary weekend and discover like so many others, the difference that Kart Coach can make to your performance...
 
"A really positive weekend, thanks for all your hard work"
"I can honestly say we couldn't have asked for a better fit, in terms of either the relationship or the results"
"A great weekend, we're really pleased with the result, and would like to thank you for all the help you gave us"
 
For more information contact Kart Coach on telephone 01908291, email info@kartcoach.com or visit our website at www.kartcoach.com.

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Bambino Owner/Driver   (05/01)

Buckmore have been the pioneers of the Bambino class in the UK since we purchased a fleet of 50cc Bambino Karts nearly two years ago. Our Bambino kart school format, and later the Bambino Club, have been closely watched and emulated by other circuits and the governing body of Motorsport, the MSA.

The class became an official class on the 1st of January and as we have never let grass grow under our feet, the first ever open practice session for Bambino Drivers was held the following morning (the first being a bank holiday).

Father Christmas had obviously been busy and we were delighted by the number of shiny new karts that turned out to turn a wheel for the first time. The day was deemed a great success, by the drivers (obviously), by the parents and by ourselves.

This session was the ideal pre-cursor to the very first MSA meeting at which the Bambino Class will appear, the BPKC Race Meeting on Sunday the 17th January. If you have been thinking about this class for your young 6-7 year old, then do come down to the circuit on the 17th to watch the youngsters in action.

Like the inception of the Cadet class a few years ago, this class will be massive.
 
Visit www.buckmore.co.uk or call 01634 201562.

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Super One Statement   (04/01/2010)
 
The Super One Organisers would like to clarify issues surrounding the costs of holding the 2010 Series, including television coverage, which has given rise to comments on the UK Karting forum. Firstly we apologise for not having been able to make a statement sooner due to the Christmas and New Year break, but are now very willing to respond to queries. We were quite disappointed with some of the comments made about the Super One to the Co-ordinator and hope this information sets out the facts.
 
The Super One entry fee has had to be increased from £95 to £160 for a two day event  (Saturday and Sunday). We realise this is a big increase and the main reason is the introduction of TV coverage. The cost of this is approximately £40 per competitor per event at cost price with no profit for the clubs or organisers. The other portion of the increased fee is due to higher staffing of the Super One team and other investments. The Super One entry fees that are paid to the clubs have not increased since 2007, costs for the Super One have increased quite significantly in that time and also the Super One Team has increased in size.
 
We still believe the Super One Series is very competitive compared with other championships, or even club racing, as shown below for a two day event:
Club meeting for a non member at a typical premier circuit - £95
Super One 2010 official British and ABkC National Championship - £160
Formula Kart Stars 2010 - £200
Rotax Euromax - £260
WSK - Euro 600
Ginetta Cars - £760
Porsche Cup Cara - £1200
None of these entry/practice fees includes tyres or fuel.
 
During 2009 we had a lot of requests to include guaranteed television coverage. To help competitors understand our aims and the increase in costs, please consider the following:
1. TV coverage £40 per competitor
2. Super Team for 2010 will consist of up to 17 people per round this is additional staff to the club's officials
3. Unilog system for clutch checking in KF and Rotax is provided and will be staffed (Competitors only purchase the fitting kit)
4. Camera data analysed and staffed
5. Parc ferme for tyres staffed
6. Fuel controlled, organised and comprehensive on site GC tests to the highest standard
7. Super One world class scrutineering
8. Super One Track officials and race observers
9. Super One Race Director
10. Super One race coordinator.
11. Live on track timing.
12. Approx value of prizes £60,000
13. Approximately 70 minute race time per competitor
14. Approximately 80 minute practice time per competitor
 
Fuel for the series: KF3, KF2 and Super KF only will order in 25ltr drums. All other classes will order in 10ltr drums as normal. All fuel can be carried forward and be used at the next round.
 
We provided at the Kartmania a fantastic new facility for our competitors to register for the 2010 Super One Series. It was staffed for the whole of the show to help competitors with any questions regarding the series and the 2010 plans. We told anyone that asked that the entry would be £160 and TV coverage would be guaranteed. The show was successful and we attracted many new customers to the series. We are offering a Rookie Cup to the highest Rookie in each class in 2010 and a Rookie champion at the end of the year. Also for Super KF we are offering a Rookie trophy if you have not competed in KF1 or FA before. The Super One entries at this present time are up on previous years for the same period. We do not try and make our entries look higher than they really are.
 
The Super One has being going for 27 years and has produced World Champion karters and two World Champion F1 drivers. We are the official British and ABkC National Championship and hold the seeded Numbers for the classes. It is a very competitive championship that produces world class drivers and our aim is to provide a series that is second to none.  We are providing facilities that are to CIK level so please do not compare us to club meetings or championships that run along side club meetings. We are the premier karting Championship that is run by professionals and our aim is to provide quality racing on a level playing field. There are costs involved to keep the racing fair. One thing to remember when a competitor cheats and tries to bend the rules we are there to police this and we believe we are second to none in this respect.  We were the first Championship to introduce Unilog clutch checking in Rotax which sorted all the issues in this area.
 
We are introducing cameras in 2010 to try and reduce the amount of unfair incidents. This is an extra cost but you, the competitor, will own the camera which can be used for other sports uses as well. We will announce the cost and specification of this later this week. Guest drivers do not have to purchase a camera as they will be provided with one on loan.
 
We are trying to raise the profile of the series and feel TV can attract a lot of opportunities for competitors. When the Motors TV championship ran a couple of years ago several drivers were approached by companies after watching them on TV and sponsored them. One example was Joe Boullen who was approached by a company that then sponsored him with £5000 for that season.  This driver went on to race in Euromax where he was immediately recognised by foreign drivers who had seen him on Motors TV. Without the TV this would not have happened.
 
We are aware there are some dissatisfied customers due to the price increase, mainly from TKM competitors. We realise the TKM is a budget class but wanted to offer each Championship the same service. If the majority of competitors in TKM do not want the TV the entry fee will be £120 for 2010 competitors and we will not have TV at the event, but we need to have a majority view on any change this week.
 
If anyone would like any information they are very welcome to contact me, we are here to listen. You can also visit us at the Autosport Show where you can register or we can answer any questions. We want Super One to continue being the best series, and for you, our competitors, teams and customers to enjoy the experience of being in a top line championship.
 
John Hoyle
Telephone 07774 646784 or 01928 740090, or email johnhoylejkh1@btinternet.com.

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Happy New Year   (04/01/2010)

The Dadson legendary help and support to newcomers is set to continue throughout the 2010 season.
 
When the MSA extended the novice system Dadson instantly decided to get behind this supporting newcomers all the way. Not only novices, but if you're upgrading we will support you for the reduced sum too.
 
The Dadson Challenge series travels around the country visiting many different circuits, so in that series alone we can offer the 3 different circuits that are required to fully upgrade to National A status.  Plus, even when you upgrade you can still race with Dadson Motorsport.
 
When you're ready to move on however, as members of the British Kart Industry Association and our connections with the trade, we have many friends that cover a myriad of services from Super 1 racing in the UK to Europe and beyond. We would, of course, advise and point you in the right direction.
 
You don't have to run with Dadson all the time though, and that's where our "pik-n-mix" came from. Choose what you want, when you want, and leave what you don't want.
 
At Dadson we don't necessarily think that you always need a mechanic. Paying large sums of your hard earned money, not to mention the expenses side of things, when dad can do the job and indeed more often than not wants to. Especially in the Dadson awning where you get friendly advice in a discreet manor - after all, who wants to look a fool in front of their children? Just like that Remington guy, we thought so much of the dad-lad combination that we named our company after it!
 
Super 1 - The Dadson Challenge's - Euromax - Various clubs. Go on - do the Dadson, you know it makes sense. £110.00 per weekend.
 
This scheme will be available at any of the circuits we attend. By prior arrangement only.
 
For further information visit www.dadsonmotorsport.co.uk. Please note our website is to be updated imminently with full details of both the Dadson Masters and Minimax Challenge.

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RL Race Team Squad   (04/01/2010)
 
2009 Rotax British and 2009 MiniMax Vice-British Champions, RL Race Team, have released their 2010 driver line up - with 2 surprise signings still to come.
 
After another trophy cabinet-busting year which boasted wins in MiniMax, Senior Max, Cadet at British Championship level and in Senior Max at European level, the Ellough Park Circuit based outfit have set their stall out to be one of the leading teams in the UK and abroad. There are some new arrivals to the team who, with little experience, are already benefitting well from the vastly experienced and straight talking team and showing strong in the winter months. There are also some new arrivals looking for that last touch to turn their promising performances into outright victory, and there are drivers who will retain their team slot from 2009 having been supremely satisfied with what proved to be a big year for the team.
 
The line-up consists of...

Senior Rotax:
Mark Divito (Ireland) - In Mark's first few months back into the sport after 5 years off, he is realising how much Karting has changed and is ready to rise to the challenge of the UK scene. He will be competing in club races and S1.
Tony Rumball - 2010 will be Tony's third year with the team. Due to work commitments he will only compete in a handful of events, but with his experience from a tough 2009 he is sure to adapt quickly at each race.
Katie Dobson - Katie, also coming back to the sport, but after 2 years, is currently competing in Junior Max but will change to Senior Max in late April 2010. She will contest the Ellough Park & Kimbolton club races.

Mini Max:
Shaun Arnold - Shaun is in his second full year with RL Race Team. After a steep learning curve in 2009 through the Stars championship he is now ready to hit the Super One Series with force in 2010. For sure he is ready for what should be a good year running in the top 6, Shaun and the team are hoping for some top step action!
Harry Webb - Harry was cruelly denied the right to the British Championship in Cadet in 2009. He led by a massive 21 points going into the last round, only to injure his liver whilst testing at a race prior to the event, and on the advice of doctors/surgeon didn't race to save any further complications to his future health. He is however back in action, and has shown strong against hard competition in Mini Max, and with the improvement of Arnold the team feel their Mini squad will be very strong indeed.
Terry Chadwick - In his second year with the team Terry will compete at a handful of testing and club races prior to each Super 1 round, although not competing in the Super 1 championship itself.
Matthew Arnold - Whilst not competing in S1, in a similar fashion to Chadwick, Matthew will compete all the club races and testing prior to each Super 1 round in preparation for 2011 after moving into Mini in November. He raced for RL Race Team to partner Harry Webb in 2009 in the Cadet class.
 
KF3:
Harrison Scott - Harrison shined massively in 2009 after joining RL in late January, changing his package completely - team, chassis & engine tuner! It was a hard few months for Harrison and the team to make the package gel together but by the first round of the Super 1 rounds he ran hard at the front and by round 4 Harrison had 2 outright S1 victories to his name, and had established himself firmly as the leading MiniMax driver in the UK. However, a disastrous round 5 left the championship practically out of his reach and he duly finished as Vice-British champion. He also stepped up to Junior Max mid season for 2 races and competed in the European Rotax Championship, the first of which was in Italy, and in 30 degree heat. Harrison won 2 of his heats by a margin and looked set to dominate proceedings but a first corner skirmish put that to rest, and the next of his foreign forays was in the Czech Republic where he notched up a strong 6th place overall. A great show of adaptability to the class with no testing prior to the event. In KF3 Harrison has already sent out a statement of intent to the existing KF3 front runners with a strong 3rd place in the first of the winter series rounds at Shenington.
 
Cadet
Max Vaughan - Max is the newest signing to the crack RL Tonykart Cadet squad and with some conclusive winter testing to iron out his gremlins from 2009, he will for sure be fighting for the championship in both Stars and Super One series in 2010. He will lead the Tonykart Cadet Team into the new decade and in doing so will pick up where Harry Webb left off. The whole team welcome Max into the fold.
Gaby Weyer - 11 year old Gaby has held her license for no more than 5 months and is already showing her mettle amongst the more experienced boys on circuit, and shows no mercy when it comes to getting stuck in. With fairly outrageous progress she has already ruffled many a feather at the likes of PFI, Kimbolton, Rowrah and Ellough Park. Although she has a lot to learn she will surely feature well in UK karting in the future!
Thomas Weyer - Thomas, younger brother of Gaby has been racing the same length of time as his elder sister and is also progressing well. He however has more time to shine in Cadet than Gaby as he is only 9 years old. Watch this space!
Hugo Ellis - Hugo, the youngest ever member of the RL Race Team was only 8 in August. Taking this into consideration his progress since changing to Tonykart/RL is phenomenal! He is however too young to compete at the Stars championship but will contest the Super 1 Series in 2010.
Shanaka Clay - Rounding out the line up is 11 year old Shanaka Clay. Shanaka competed in Stars during 2009 and also the WTP Little Green Man series. He is definitely one to watch for 2010, now on the right equipment and with the correct tuition he will shine at all levels, with a little more experience than Gaby, Thomas & Hugo at championship level, the team are excited about his potential.
 
The team will confirm the signature of the remaining 2 drivers in line for the last slots in the next few weeks.

RL Race Team manager Steve Armstrong would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people for their support, dedication and belief in RL Race Team throughout the 2009 season. Without it would not have been possible...
Drivers/Parents: The Arnolds, The Scotts , The Webbs, The Rumballs, The Weyers, The Chadwicks.
Team Staff: Richard Lock (Proprietor), Danny Cruttenden (Chief Engineer) ,Jamie Croxford (Data Analysis).
Associates Partners: Vital Motorsport, Ogden Motorsport, Force Motorsport.
 
A special thanks also to Warwick Ringham and Paul Spencer of Strawberry Racing for support and assistance with the Tonykart chassis and spares range.

The team now look forward to another strong year, hopefully yielding again a British title or twp to add to the silverware from 2007, '08 & '09. For information on joining the RL Race Team or any other enquiries please contact Race Team Manager Steve Armstrong on 07843 586416 or email steve_rlraceteam@hotmail.co.uk.

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