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Gianmaria Bruni: training using a kart to improve performance
Gianmaria Bruni, a works driver for the Porsche Motorsport team and a career boasting important victories, tells us how crucial it is for a driver to train using a kart. Taking advantage of a day out on the track, the driver explains how to physically approach a day’s karting: exercises, nutrition and hydration.
CIK-FIA European Championships OK – OK Junior + Academy Trophy a Alaharma (FIN)
Alaharma (FIN) is ready to host the 5th round of the CIK-FIA European Championships from 19th to 23rd July. On track the OK, OK Junior and the last round of the Karting Academy Trophy. The live streaming on www.cikfia.tv and www.cikfiachampionship.com, then the special TV report on Motorsport TV.
Events
Karting Challenge of Florida at Palm Beach karting is created
Series presented by Vortex Engines and Bridgestone Tires.
Maranello kart, what a success in the Italian Championship!
Zanchetta got on the podium at the fourth round of the Italian Championship in Adria and confirms his classification lead in KZ2. Miastkowksi victorious in KZ3 Junior, but Bombardelli still leads it. Maiden win for Zanotti in KZ3 Under. Double podium for Tonoli in KZ3 Over
The fourth round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship and its new protagonists in Adria
The fourth round of the Italian Championship has taken place at the Adria Karting Raceway with nearly 300 drivers on track in the eight categories on track, with Entry Level alongside them.
Job Van Uitert Takes Race 3 at Mugello
On the podium with him was Vips and Colombo. Lorandi was the first Rookie ahead of Fittipaldi and Caldwell
Maranello kart scoring strong results in Adria, Siena and Wackersdorf
Maranello Kart has been protagonist in Adria in KZ3 with Cesari (Junior), Zanotti (Under) and Tonoli (Over). Zanchetta had to retire due to a puncture in KZ2. Iodice took the win in Siena’s KZ3 Under, while Hold and Stumpf got good placings in Wackersdorf.
Toolbox
CRG and Briggs&Stratton: the kart that didn’t exist
Competition karts, mono-brand classes, rentals... Anyone who thought there was no room left for the different types of karts was wrong! Despite the many alternatives, there’s still a sizeable void. The aim of the proposal put forward by CRG, along with Briggs & Stratton, is to fill it
Opportunity: the mini kart by Parolin
It's called "mini", but in truth it’s a class in which the competition is "maxi", with lots of drivers on the starting grid and a high level of competitiveness. Therefore, to aim for success you need a top-of-the-line, technological and painstakingly prepared chassis, just like the karts in the higher classes. The Opportunity model by Parolin Racing Kart is exactly that. Let's take a look
Ackermann’s steering geometry
Kart steering is far more complex than a simple system for turning the front wheels on a bend. Its operation uses the Ackermann system: a revolutionary solution invented and patented in 1817 to optimise the direction of the front tyres and, consequently, driving around a bend.
People
Edgardo Rossi: stopping when you’re on top of the world
...At one point, as we drove past the Italian team managers, I shouted that if they weren’t going to take care of it, I was going to kick everyone out…
Features
One onboard lap on the Le Mans Circuit
The driver Dominik Goldschmied,category OK, shows us one lap on his Energy kart powered by Vortex DDS
Recent decisions of the FIA World Motor Sport Council concerning Karting
At its meeting on 19th June 2017 in Geneva, the FIA World Motor Sport Council took the following decisions on the basis of the proposals of the International Karting Commission.
Stefan Bongartz takes the leading role in Schumacher Racing Team
Ralf Schumacher, owner of KSM Motorsport and team manager of the KSM Schumacher Racing Team, is setting-up a second kart team called „Schumacher Racing Team“ with immediate effect. The team manager will be 46-year old German Stefan Bongartz.
The return of the axle diameter 40
A technical choice that goes back to the past, but why?
One onboard lap on the Circuito Fernando Alonso
The driver Dominik Goldschmied shows us one lap on his Energy kart powered by Vortex DDS
