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The beautiful weather accompanied the 140 drivers of the 6 categories for the big Rotax event of the year on the circuit always very appreciated of Laval. Organized by 3MK Events, the Rotax French Cup and the Rotax Max France 2018 Challenge were the scene of intense struggles, but fair play until the end of the final races, to the delight of the competitors and competitors. passionate about beautiful karting events.

This year, the FFSA Karting Cup of Rotax Max and Rotax Masters took place on the same weekend as the final of the Rotax France Challenge. An exceptional endowment rewarded the talent of the best, such as Paul Fourquemin and Michel Peurière, respective winners of the Rotax Max and Max Master Cup, who were delighted with a check of € 4,000 and € 2,000. The top 10 drivers Rotax Max and Rotax Max Master left with a total of € 11,750 in sports rewards.

In addition, four drivers had the chance to win their place to join the France team and participate in the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals organized in Brazil, on the International Circuit Karting Paladino Conde Paraíba, from November 26 to December 1, 2018. Thus Augustin Bernier, 2nd Cadet, will be able to accompany his already qualified brother Victor, Marcus Amand, National winner, Paul Fourquemin, winner Rotax Max and Nicolas Picot, winner in DD2 will join the 10 pilots of the team France 2018 leaving for South America as winter approaches.

Giltaire finally wins in Cadet
Arthur Poulain (Birel ART) had shone in qualifying, then Augustin Bernier (Birel ART) took the lead in the heats. But it was Evan Giltaire (Birel ART) who won in the final despite the constant pressure of Bernier, while Poulain was on the 3rd step of the podium. Karel Schulz (KR) was standing up from 8th to 4th position ahead of Jules Roussel (Sodi) and a great host at the start of the weekend, Corentin Rousseau (CRG) 6th.

Victorious debut for Amand in National
In addition to his international OK-Junior season, Marcus Amand (KR) decided to take his first steps in the National category. In Laval, his main rival was the poleman Guilhem Crespin (Exprit) who chased him to the finish line. Amand however managed to win while César Gazeau (FA Kart) accompanied them on the podium. Guillaume Treillard of Quinemont (Tony Kart) and Valentin Lumet (Sodi) completed the top 5 of this very beautiful category reserved for 12-16 years old.

Imperial squirrel in Max Rotax
There were some great people among the 48 participants of this Rotax Max French Cup labeled FFSA Karting. François Peurière (Tony Kart) was the fastest of the time trials, but his second Paul Fourquemin (Sodi) was quick to take the situation in hand. Winner of four heats, he won in the prefinal before winning the final. Jean Nomblot (Sodi) made a solid run in 2nd position in front of the very fast Alexandre Jenouvrier (Tony Kart). Charles Seguin (Tony Kart) and Jacques Missimily (FA Kart) followed in the top 5. Too bad that Adrien Renaudin (Sodi) and Marc Cammarata (Sodi) could not get into the final fight after their collision in the first tower.

Nice Rotax Master win for Michel Peurière
The Rotax Max Master French Cup did not escape the talent of Michel Peurière (Tony Kart). Florian Bourdon (Exprit) had nevertheless taken the lead in the heats after a poor performance of the leader on Saturday afternoon. But it was the only downside to Peurière's dominance in Laval as he had set the fastest time and won three races before finishing with the win in the final. Bourdon gave him the reply before containing Jacques Gautier (Sodi) in the final. Franck Lavergne (Sodi) won the 4th position in front of his teammate Bruno Dos Santos (Sodi) who finished very well.

DD2: Picot masters his subject
DD2 had a good fight between three drivers. Lucas Joly (Sodi) first set the fastest time, then Nicolas Picot (Tony Kart) won all the heats in front of Andrew Williamson (Exprit). It is again Joly who challenged the domination of Picot during the final. But he managed to distance himself at the end of the race to ensure a good victory. Picot 2nd and Williamson 3rd were on the podium, while Jordan Caille (Exprit) was 4th.

Adams over the lot in DD2 Master
High performer throughout the weekend, Christophe Adams (Sodi) has often participated in the race leading the DD2. Apart from a retirement in the final round, he won everything in the 30 and over. While Romain Bossard (Sodi) had long held the 2nd place, it was Gil Berthelot (CRG) who seized the final.