GP WINS FIRST EVER INVITATIONAL INTERNATIONAL KARTING CHAMPION SHIP IN ASIA

GPRACING ASIA TEAM BEAT ALL 14 COUNTRIES AND BECAME THE CADET AND JUNIOR CHAMPIONS IN THIS FIRST EVER INVITATIONAL INTERNATIONAL KARTING CHAMPION SHIP IN ASIA. THIS WAS UNDER THE SCRUTINY OF CIK/FIA OFFICIALS AND ENGINE SPONSOR ROTAX.

GPRACING ASIA TEAM BEAT ALL THE REST OF OTHER CHASSIS MANUFACTURES AND BECAME THE CADET AND JUNIOR CHAMPIONS THIS INAUGURAL EVENT. 2010 IT WILL BE HELD IN INDONESIA 2011 WILL BE IN BRAZIL. OUR GP RACING ASIA TEAM WILL BE COMPETING AGAIN WITH TOP DRIVERS AROUND THE WORLD AT THE ROTAX WORLD FINALS IN EGYPT. HOPE WE CAN HAVE A ANOTHER GOOD RESULT THEIR

RESULT AS FALLOWS

ZARUL CAME 1ST FOR CADET DRIVING GP CADET CHASSIS
NABIL CAME 1ST WITH JUNIOR DRIVING GP-10 CHASSIS
RON TAN CAME 9TH OUT OF 30++ DRIVERS FOR THE SENIOR WITH GP10 CHASSIS

BOTH WINNERS WALK AWAY WITH US$ 4000.00 EACH PRICE MONEY.

WELL DONE

GPRACING ASIA

NEWS FROM CIKFIA WEBSITE - ENGLISH

LATEST DECISIONS OF THE WORLD MOTOR SPORT COUNCIL AND/OR GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE FIA CONCERNING KARTING

On occasion of the meetings of 21 and 23 October 2009 in Paris, the World Motor Sport Council of the FIA and/or the General Assembly of the FIA took in particular the following decisions for Karting: International Karting Commission-FIA

On proposal of the World Motor Sport Council the General Assembly of the FIA has designated the President and the Members of the CIK for the year to come.
Mr Nicolas Deschaux (F) has been appointed President of the CIK and the following countries will be represented within the Commission: Argentina, Bahrein, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan,Mexico, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States of America.

Sporting Regulations

Further to the creation of a new CIK-FIA World Karting Championship for 15 to 18 years old Drivers and of a CIK-FIA Karting Academy for 13 to 15 years old Drivers, it has been decided that the fi rst season will comprise three events, to be held in Europe on the following dates: 25 July, 29 August and 3 October 2010.
Each event will be organised over three days. Friday will be dedicated to the sporting and technical checks, the education programme and the fi rst non-qualifying practice. Saturday will comprise further non-qualifying practice, qualifying practice and the fi rst qualifying heats.
And the warm-ups, the last qualifying heats and the fi nal phase will take place on Sunday.
For the World Championship for Drivers under 18, a new fi nal phase format will be implemented,with two prefi nals (one with a reversed grid) the combined results of which will determine the starting grid of the fi nal.
A CIK-FIA World Champion of Makes title will be awarded to the chassis make used by the Driver winner of the World Championship.
The single-engine which will be used in this World Championship when it is desigated further to a tender procedure for a 3-year period will be in KF4 technical confi guration, with the following specifi cations: KF2 ignition box (max rev: 15,000 rpm), removal of the power-valve, adoption of an additional exhaust silencer and feeding with «ecological» fuel of the E10 type.
This engine can also be adopted by ASNs wishing to use it within the framework of a national category with a promotional character.
All the homologated chassis makes can enter the World Championship on condition that they supply strictly identical chassis (homologated models, without front brakes and with limited optional accessories; sets of chassis and accessories marked by the CIK-FIA before the opening of the Championship). The choice of chassis among the entered makes will be left up to
Drivers, and the chassis will be allocated by drawing lots.
For the Academy, a single-kart (chassis-engine) will be designated further to a tender procedire for a 3-year period, in KF3 technical confi guration, with the following technical specifi cations: feeding by means of a fl oat-chamber carburettor and with «ecological» fuel of the E10 type. The number of karts will be limited to 34 in 2010, then to 51 in 2011 and 2012.
The eligibility criteria for the CIK-FIA World Cups have been considerably extended, allowing in particular the entry of the top 10 classifi ed Drivers (instead of 5) of national Championships in the World Cups for KF2 and KF3 and the entry in the World Cup for KZ1 of Drivers classifi ed in the fi rst 33% of the Viking Trophy participants.

Technical Regulations

For safety reasons, it has been decided that Superkart chassis shall adopt «two-level» front,side and rear bumpers (with lower and upper bars), in place of the current single bars.
The validity of 125cc gearbox engines (KZ, former ICC) homologated on 1.1.2004 is extended to 31.12.2012.

Tenders

Total has won the tender to be the single supplier of fuel for the 2010 and 2011 CIK-FIA European Superkart Championships.
Dell’Orto has won the tender to be the single supplier of carburettors for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 CIK-FIA KZ1 and KZ2 Championships, Cups and Trophies.

2010 CIK-FIA Calendar

In addition to the the granting of the 2010 CIK-FIA World Karting Championship to Zuera (Spain) already validated by the World Council in June 2008, the 2010 calendar of the other Championships, Cups and Trophies is as follows:
CIK-FIA WORLD KARTING CHAMPIONSHIP & CIK-FIA WORLD CUP FOR KF2
16-19/9 Zuera (E)

CIK-FIA «U18» WORLD KARTING CHAMPIONSHIP (DRIVERS UNDER 18) & CIK-FIA ACADEMY
23-25/7 TBA **
27-29/8 TBA **
01-03/10 TBA **

CIK-FIA WORLD CUPS FOR KZ1 & KF3
09-12/9 Braga (P) *

CIK-FIA WORLD CUP FOR SUPER-KF & CIK-FIA ASIA-PACIFIC KF2 CHAMPIONSHIP
20-23/5 Suzuka (J)

CIK-FIA EUROPEAN SUPER-KF CHAMPIONSHIP
08-11/4 Sarno-Napoli (I)
24-27/6 Varennes s/Allier (F) *
08-11/7 Genk (B)

CIK-FIA EUROPEAN KZ1 & KZ2 CHAMPIONSHIPS
08-11/4 Sarno-Napoli (I)
24-27/6 Varennes s/Allier (F) *

CIK-FIA EUROPEAN KF2 & KF3 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Northern Region Qualifi cation
29/4-02/5 Thy-Hanstholm (DK) *
Western Region Qualifi cation
29/4-02/5 PF Int’l, Grantham, Lincolnshire (GB)
Central Region Qualifi cation
29/4-02/5 Wackersdorf (D)
KF2 & KF3 Finals
08-11/7 Genk (B)

CIK-FIA ASIA-PACIFIC SUPER-KF & KF3 CHAMPIONSHIPS
07-10/10 Macau-Coloane (MO)

CIK-FIA EUROPEAN SUPERKART CHAMPIONSHIP
TBA (3 events) **

CIK-FIA KF2, KF3 & KZ2 VIKING TROPHY
11-13/6 Lidköping (S)

CIK-FIA KF3 & KZ2 MONACO KART CUP
15-17/10 Monaco (MC) *

* subject to the re-homologation of the circuit
** designation of the circuits and organisers by the World Council on 11 December 2009

NEWS DAL SITO FIK - ITALIANO

ULTIME DECISIONI DEL CONSIGLIO MONDIALE E/O ASSEMBLEA GENERARE DELLA FIA RIGUARDANTI IL KARTING

ULTIME DECISIONI DEL CONSIGLIO MONDIALE E/O ASSEMBLEA GENERARE DELLA FIA
RIGUARDANTI IL KARTING

In occasione degli incontri tenutisi il 21 e il 23 ottobre a Parigi, il Consiglio Mondiale della FIA e/o Assemblea Generale della FIA ha preso nello specifico le seguenti decisioni riguardanti il karting: Commissione Internazionale FIA Su proposta del Consiglio Mondiale, l’Assemblea Generale FIA ha designato il presidente e i
membri della CIK per il prossimo anno.
Il sig. Nicolas Deschaux (F), nella foto sulla home page, è stato nominato Presidente della CIK e all’interno della Commissione saranno rappresentati i seguenti paesi: Argentina, Bahrein, Belgio, Croazia, Repubblica Ceca, Danimarca, Finlandia, Francia, Germania, Gran Bretagna, Grecia, Ungheria, Italia, Giappone, Messico, Monaco, Paesi Bassi, Norvegia, Polonia, Portogallo, Russia, Spagna, Svezia, Svizzera e Stati Uniti d’America.

Regolamento Sportivo

Oltre alla creazione di un nuovo Campionato Mondiale CIK-FIA per il piloti di età compresa tra i 15 e i 18 anni e un’accademia CIK-FIA per il karting per i piloti dai 13 ai 15 anni, si è deciso che la prima stagione si articolerà su tre eventi, che si terranno in Europa nelle seguenti date: 25 luglio, 29 agosto e il 3 ottobre 2010.

Ogni evento si svolgerà nell’arco di tre giornate. Il venerdì sarà dedicato alle verifiche tecniche e sportive, il programma educativo e le prove libere. Il sabato comprenderà ulteriori prove libere, prove di qualificazione e le prime manche di qualifica. E il warm up, le rimanenti manche di qualifica e la fase finale si terranno la domenica.
Per il Campionato Mondiale riservato agli under 18, sarà applicato un nuovo format per la fase finale, con due prefinali (una a griglia invertita), i cui risultati combinati determineranno la griglia di partenza della finale.
Un titolo di Campione del Mondo CIK-FIA Marche sarà assegnato al marchio di telaio utilizzato dal pilota vincitore del Campionato Mondiale Il motore unico da utilizzare in questo campionato, sarà designato in base ad una gara d’appalto per un periodo di 3 anni e avrà la configurazione KF4 con le seguenti specifiche : accensione KF2 (max rev 15,000 rpm), rimozione della valvola di scarico, adozione di un silenziatore di scarico addizionale e alimentazione con carburante “ecologico”di tipo E10.
Questo motore potrà essere adottato anche dalle ASN che vorranno utilizzarlo nell’ambito di una
categoria nazionale a carattere promozionale. Tutti i marchi di telai omologati possono prendere parte al Campionato del Mondo a condizione che forniscano telai rigorosamente identici (modelli omologati, senza freni anteriori e con un numero limitato di accessori opzionali; set di telai e accessori marchiati dalla CIK-FIA prima
dell’inizio del Campionato). La scelta dei telai tra i costruttori iscritti sarà lasciata ai piloti, e i telai saranno assegnati a sorteggio.
Per l’Accademia, il singolo kart (telaio-motore), sarà designato a seguito di una gara d’appalto per un arco di tempo di tre anni, in una configurazione tecnica KF3, con le seguenti specifiche tecniche: alimentazione tramite carburatore a vaschetta e con carburante “ecologico” di tipo E10. Il numero di kart sarà limitato a 34 nel 2010, allargato poi a 51 nel 2011 e nel 2012. I criteri di idoneità per le Coppe del Mondo CIK-FIA sono stati notevolmente allargati, nello specifico permettendo l’accesso ai primi 10 piloti (non più 5) classificati nei Campionati Nazionali alle Coppe del Mondo KF3 e KF2 e l’accesso alla Coppa del Mondo KZ1 ai piloti classificatisi nei primi 33% tra quelli partecipanti al Viking Trophy Regolamento tecnico

Per ragioni di scurezza, si è deciso l’adozione per i telai Superkart di paraurti anteriori, posteriori e laterali su “2 livelli” (con barre superiori e inferiori), al posto delle correnti barre singole.
La validità dei motori 125 con il cambio (KZ, prima ICC) omologati il 1.1.2004 è estesa al 31.12.2012.

Appalti

La Total si è aggiudicato l’appalto come unico fornitore per il 2010 e il 2011 per i Campionati CIKFIA Superkart.
Dell’Orto ha vinto l’appalto come fornitore unico di carburatori per le stagioni 2010, 2011 e 2012 per i campionati, coppe e trofei CIK-FIA KZ1 e KZ2.
Calendario CIK-FIA 2010

Oltre all’assegnazione del Campionato Mondiale CIK-FIA a Zuera (Spagna), già convalidato in occasione del Consiglio Mondiale del giugno 2008, il calendario degli altri campionati, coppe e trofei è il seguente:

CAMPIONATO MONDIALE CIK-FIA E COPPA DEL MONDO CIK-FIA KF2
16-19/9 Zuera (E)

CAMPIONATO DEL MONDO CIK-FIA “U18” (PILOTI AL DI SOTTO DEI 18 ANNI) E ACCADEMIA CIK-FIA
23-25/7 TBA **
27-29/8 TBA **
01-03/10 TBA **
COPPE DEL MONDO CIK-FIA PER KZ1 & KF3
09-12/9 Braga (P) *

COPPA DEL MONDO CIK-FIA WORLD CUP PER SUPER-KF & CAMPIONATO ASIAPACIFICO CIK-FIA ASIA-PACIFIC KF2
20-23/5 Suzuka (J)
CAMPIONATO EUROPEO CIK-FIA EUROPEAN SUPER-KF
08-11/4 Sarno-Napoli (I)
24-27/6 Varennes s/Allier (F) *
08-11/7 Genk (B)

CIK-FIA EUROPEAN KZ1 & KZ2 CHAMPIONSHIPS
08-11/4 Sarno-Napoli (I)
24-27/6 Varennes s/Allier (F) *

CAMPIONATO EUROPERO CIK-FIA PER KF2 & KF3
Qualificazione zona nord
29/4-02/5 Thy-Hanstholm (DK) *
Qualificazione zona centro
29/4-02/5 PF Int’l, Grantham, Lincolnshire (GB)
Qualificazione zona centro
29/4-02/5 Wackersdorf (D)
Finali KF2 & KF3
08-11/7 Genk (B)

CAMPIONATO CIK-FIA ASIA-PACIFIC SUPER-KF & KF3
07-10/10 Macau-Coloane (MO)

CAMPIONATO EUROPEO CIK-FIA EUROPEAN SUPERKART
TBA (3 events) **

TROFEO VICHINGO CIK-FIA KF2, KF3 & KZ2
11-13/6 Lidköping (S)

CIK-FIA KF3 & KZ2 MONACO KART CUP
15-17/10 Monaco (MC) *

* subordinato alla riomologa del circuito
**designa di circuiti e organizzatori nel corso del Consiglio Mondiale dell’11 dicembre 2009

WSK practice day

Lonato, WSK International Series 2009.
We are very satisfied about our new driver from Russia, the young kid Vasiliy Romanov.
He had to learn quickly how to race against an exagerate number of drivers because here at the South Garda Karting Center there are 89 drivers in the KF3 class!
His GP10 chassis is at the final setup and almost ready for tomorrow qualify session.

Lonato, WSK International Series 2009.
Siamo molto soddisfatti del nostro nuovo pilota russo, il giovane pilota Vasiliy Romanov.
Ha dovuto imparare in fretta come si corre in mezzo ad un numero esagerato di partecipanti perchè qui al South Garda Karting Center ci sono ben 89 piloti nella KF3!
Il suo GP10 è vicino alla messa a punto finale, pronto per le quealifiche ufficiali di domani.

Corrida Karting Joins GP Kart Expansion in Midwest

As it continues to expand its presence across the United States, the GP Kart line added yet another new kart shop to its program with the addition of Corrida Karting. The new shop, which is opening in Neenah, WI, will be owned and operated by Joe and Wende Sturm. In conjunction with GP Kart importer Rocky Mountain Kartworks and St. Louis area dealer Crockett Motorsports, this new combination is setting its sites on making a huge impact on the karting scene in the Midwest.

Corrida Karting will be a full-service kart shop selling and servicing the complete line of GP karts and parts, based in a 3,600 square ft. shop with office and showroom. Joe Sturm has been actively involved in karting, sprint racing in the S1 and G1 division, as well as road racing in the Midwest. Wende is best known for her photography work at the track. Joe’s racing career started when he was young, beginning with motocross competition. From there, he moved to off-road buggies and then sprint cars. After putting in solid years on the dirt, Sturm was introduced to karting. Over the past six years racing karts, Sturm has put in a solid resume both as a G1 driver and in the S1 division against competitors half his age. Unfortunately, Joe had off-track injuries, including surgery on his shoulder in 2008 and back problems in 2009, which limited his ability to race during the last couple of years. Despite the pain, Sturm has come back twice now from tough injuries to gut out some solid runs. In that time, Sturm won the SKUSA Central States Challenge G1 title in 2008 and won a trip to compete at the Granja Viana 500 event in Brazil that same year. Now looking to continue in the sport in a different avenue, Corrida Karting was created to continue the Sturm’s love for the sport and provide the full intensity assisting customers to the checkered flag as Joe did behind the wheel.

“What we really want to do is work on superior trackside service and support including arrive-and-drive services for the average karter on up to professionals for national events,” commented Sturm. “We will carry a complete line of karts and parts ranging from Kid Karts up to SuperPro and will be offering arrive-and-drive for the same. As Superkarts! USA reorganizes its class offerings with a complete selection of shifter classes, the GP chassis is a shoe-in with unmatched performance around the country.”

Over the past five years, the Crocketts and Sturms have become a close-knit karting family. “Mike (Crockett), Derek (Crockett) and I have been talking about just such a deal for a while,” Sturm added. “We just didn’t get the right feeling until now. Rocky Mountain Kartworks owner AJ Noud and the GP line of karts is the right fit and we are looking forward to working closely with AJ and the GP factory. I really want to thank the Crocketts for their support and AJ Noud for the opportunity to make this dream come true.”

“Joe is always helping others,” offers Wende, Joe’s wife and business partner. “Whether it’s lending a tool, part or even a hand, he is always there for his teammates and competitors. He even gives jetting info, speed secrets and on a couple of occasions, has given his entire back-up motor to someone to use.”

The debut for Corrida Karting is set for the SKUSA SuperNationals XIII on November 18-22 in Las Vegas with Crockett Motorsports and Rocky Mountain Kartworks. Sturm will pilot a GP Kart machine in the G1 category, while Bermuda driver Scott Barnes will be aboard a Corrida Karting GP Stock Honda package for the S3 division. Looking ahead to 2010, Sturm will work closely with Crockett Motorsports as they look to tackle the SKUSA Pro Tour, SKUSA Central States Challenge, Rock Island Grand Prix and other regional and local events. Those looking for more information on Corrida Karting are asked to contact Joe Sturm at 920-915-4868 or email jsturm1@new.rr.com

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The GP RACING TEAM is proud to present the new driver acquired for the class KF3.

VASILIY ROMANOV is the name of the very young russian driver that will race under the colours of the official GP team this week at the last event of the WSK championship in Lonato, Brescia.

After a few recent tests in Castelletto di Branduzzo track and an impressive performance at the last Bridgestone Cup event in Lonato, this kid already proved to be one of the best in his class and "one" to beat!

MIRAGE beats everyone!

Nizza Monferrato (Italy), 25/october/2009

After an impressive week end of races the MIRAGE team could collect enough points to secure the podium, and the trophy.

STEFANO CAPRARO, the driver who made this happen said:

"I feel very lucky to drive a Mirage kart this year, none of us in the team could predict a so good season in the beginning of the year. The opponents this time were a lot more competitive then the last event but I could anyways lead from the first lap to the end. The support I had from the team was decisive for the trophy".

Nizza Monferrato (Italia), 25/ottobre/2009

Dopo un'impressionante week end di gare il team MIRAGE è riuscito a raccogliere abbastanza punti per mettere al sicuro il gradino più alto del podio in gara e nel trofeo.

STEFANO CAPRARO, il pilota che ha reso possibile tutto ciò ha dichiarato:

"mi sento davvero fortunato a guidare un kart Mirage quest'anno, nessuno nel team poteva prevedere ad inizio anno una stagione così ricca di successi. Gli altri concorrenti si sono dimostrati molto più competitivi oggi rispetto alla scorsa prova ma alla fine siamo riusciti lo stesso a mantenere salda la testa della gara fino alla fine. Il supporto che ho avuto dal team è stato decisivo per la conquista del trofeo".

FINISH

1 CAPRARO STEFANO - .GP

2 AVANZATO OMAR - .SPIRIT

3 WISER MASSIMILIANO - .INTREPID

4 BOCCHIOLA IVAN - .SPIRIT

....

Great debut for GP KARTS in New Zealand!

It was a great first outing for GP Karts in New Zealand on September 26 at the final round of the Steward Motors 125 shifter series in Hawke’s Bay.

With the return of GP-driving Aluminos team racer Daniel Bray from his six months stint in the USA the Hawke’s Bay meeting was the ideal launching pad for the GP Racing marque here in New Zealand.

Because he had not competed at any previous rounds Bray had to start each KZ2 race from the rear of the field. Though a little disappointing that didn’t stop him making the presence of the new GP chassis - complete with its radical Ceramic Aluminum brakes – felt.

In Qualifying Bray only managed fifth quickest as he got held up in traffic and slightly missing the set up with a new set of sticky tyres.

In the first race however he got an amazing start, making up seven positions (from 14^th to seventh place) in the first lap alone. Some awesome outbraking manoeuvres at the end of the main straight saw him make up four more before race end, crossing the line in third place.

In the second race Bray didn’t get such a great start but still managed to hustle his way to seventh place on the opening lap before completing a carbon copy of the first race on his way to third place – the icing on the cake this time the fastest lap of the race.

The third heat was much the same as the previous two, Bray and the GP chassis working as a team to be seventh by the end of the opening lap and third by the time the chequered flag came out.

Understandably this created a lot of interest around the track with onlookers wondering what the hard-driving Aucklander and his new impressive GP chassis could do in a longer race.

Unfortunately they had to wait as the clutch on Bray’s Maxter engine started slipping causing a DNF in the Pre-Final.

Which just left the final, the’ Main Event’ of the weekend.

Again starting from the rear of the field Bray launched through the pack off the start getting to seventh once again by the end of the opening lap. By lap five he had moved into fourth, setting the fastest lap of the race on the way.

He then closed the gap slightly over the karts in front of him for the next three laps but then his pace slowed to match theirs.

However with four laps to go the GP Kart came into its own. With the karts in front of him going off because of the race distance Bray started to reel the front three in, catching third placed Richard Moore on the last lap.

With just the one lap to go there was not the time to make it to third place but overall Bray was very happy, both with his return to racing ‘at home’ and the New Zealand debut of the GP kart chassis.

“It was a great day, all and all for the debut of the GP Kart it’s just unfortunate that I couldn’t get on the podium, I had the kart set up for a longer race as that is what I have been use to in the States.” “It will be good to see when I get to start in the field at North Islands.”

If you have any inquires about the GP product phone Daniel or Dave Bray (09) 537-6228

JAMES DOES IT AGAIN FOR GPRACING ASIA

NEW LOOK GP RACING ASIA TEAM DOMINATED THE LAST ROUND OF MALAYSIAN KARTING CHAMPIONSHIP 2009

GP RACINGASIA Cadet drivers made GPRACING ASIA Team proud by winning 1st place by James Pull and 2 nd Place by Daim and fallowed by Naufal
James is the new KKS Malaysian Cadet kart Champion for 2009

It was a day to remember for GPRACING wining the Cadet and Open 125 very comprehensively. 125 Open class won by Ron Tan for GP RACING ASIA Beating Tony kart and Intrepid drivers.

FIRST CANADIAN GP RACING DAY

GP Racing Karts to host free tryouts

GP Racing Karts has announced that they will be hosting free tryouts of GP Racing Kart Product at the Innisfil Indy Karting Track on September 12th.

"We would like to extend the opportunity to any Ontario karters to come up to Innisfil Indy on September 12th to try out the chassis that is the current Canadian National Champion in the Rotax Max DD2, class," Tony Luani, owner of Innisfil Indy Karting said.

"In addition to the DD2, we will also have Rotax Max Senior and Rotax Max Junior karts available for drivers to tryout during the day," Launi added.

At the end of the day, there will be a bar-be-que and corn roast that will be hosted by GP Racing Karts.

September 13th is a club race at Innisfil Indy Karting where they will be joined by their friends from Mosport International Karting club, and they are inviting drivers that come up for the tryout to stay for the weekend and race on Sunday.

Launi also pointed out that due to the large numbers of drivers that will attend the GP Racing Karts tryouts, drivers are urged to call Innisfil Indy Karting to book a time slot. Innisfil Indy Karting can be reached at 905-775-4686 or email them at racing@innisfilindy.com .

Launi wins National Championship For GP Racing Karts

Launi dominates Rotax DD2 final at Goodwood

GOODWOOD, ONTARIO - GP Racing Karts and the Innisfil Indy racing team had a fantastic weekend at the ASN/FIA Canadian National Karting Championships which were held this past weekend at the historic Goodwood Kartways.

GP Racing Karts team leader, Frank Launi, along with teammates Zack Meyer and Michael Lombardi were all competing in the headline Rotax DD2 class. There was not only a National Championship on the line for the trio, but also a birth to join Team Canada at the Rotax Max World Finals later this year in Egypt.

"This weekend was very important to us," Launi said. "We knew with the level of competition in DD2 that it would be a tough haul, but I had confidence in our Innisfil Indy team, and the GP Racing Karts."

Launi, who qualified second in DD2, while his teammate Meyer was third and Lombardi slotted in 12^th. In the heat races, Launi and Meyer were consistently at the front, while Lombardi made his way up the crowded field.

In the final, it was all Launi from the drop of the green flag. Launi took the lead early during the fifth lap and never looked back. It was a huge - and very popular - win for Launi.

"I just want to thank everyone that had a part in this win," Launi said. "It couldn't have gone any better in the final, and I am very happy to have another chance to represent Canada at the World Finals. Our GP Racing Kart chassis was perfect the entire 30 lap distance, and my Rotax engine performed perfectly thanks to my brother Joe. This is a great win for our team, and once again thanks to everyone that made this happen - especially my dad and my brother."

Meyer also had a decent result in the final, finishing fifth, and Lombardi, after starting seventh, had a good run going until he had an issue with his nose cone that forced him to retire. Eric Gerrits, who was also on a GP Racing Kart finished 7^th in DD2.

GP Racing Karts Quick facts.

GP Racing Karts are distributed by Innisfil Indy Karting. Team drivers Frank Launi, Zack Meyer and Michael Lombardi compete on GP Racing Karts. For more information on GP Racing Karts, contact Frank Launi at 905-775-4686, or visit them at www.innisfilindykarting.com/gp/

DD2 Final - Official Top Ten Results

1. Frank Launi (GP)
2. Daniel Morad
3. Sal Ditta
4. Darren White
5. Zach Meyers (GP)
6. Jeffery Petriello
7. Eric Gerrits (GP)
8. Eric Simon
9. Enrico Menotti
10. Tyler McEwan

Nabil wins again in Malaysia

Nabil Jeffri continued his amazing run in the GP10 with another victory on 1st August. The race was part of the Plus Motorsports Carnival and Nabil comfortably beat Aaron Lim, Malaysian A1GP reserve driver and Bryan Mehta, Birel Asia Pacific works driver in a 25 lap sprint race for karts powered by the Yamaha KT-100 SEC engine.

This makes Nabil's (and the GP10) record a very impressive 4 wins from 5 races, with a very close 2nd as the other result.

To cap off a good day for GP Racing, John King and Kelvin Choo finished 3rd in the 2 hour Rotax enduro race which was the feature race of the programme.

GP RACING ASIA WITH JOHN KING KARTING DONE IT AGAIN AT THE MALAYSIAN RMC

GP Shines again at the Malaysian Rotax Max Challenge at the Sepang international karting track Sunday the 28th June 2009

GP DD2 Driver Ooi Fei Hoong dominated the race from the start and finished 1st with fantastic lead. Now GP DD2 lead the Malaysian Champion Ship with Ooi fei Hoong No 1 spot and Other GP Driver John King Taking the second spot

The Masters race John had a Fantastic run but due to the final lap mishap ( He was knocked from behind ) he lost the podium finished but managed to finished 4th for the Rotax Masters. He has taken the No 1 spot for Rotax Masters For the GP-10

Cadets too did well. Two GP drivers Brendan Seibl taking 4th place and James Pull taking 6th place. Brendan is leading with No 1 spot and James has taken the 5th Spot for the Malaysian Micro max Championship in Malaysia For GP. Overall GP has taken the top spot in Malaysia. Next race will be on the 25/26th of July in Malaysia and GP is expecting good result again.

GPRACING ASIA

"Race of the Rockies" 2nd Round

The 2nd round of the Race the Rockies regional championship was contested on June 28, 2009 at The Track at Centennial (www.thetrack.us). Much of the Rocky Mountain Kartworks team (rmkartworks.com) was on hand for practice on Friday and Saturday. The weather was pleasant all weekend, if a bit hot at mid-day. The attendance was pretty good and the racing was clean. I don't recall a red flag all weekend, just many smiles and hard work by all.

Stock Moto (S3)
GP drivers Cory Milne and Jeff Field looked strong going into race day. Cory snagged pole with a 53.20 second lap and Jeff over-drove for a 4th position, just 0.45 seconds off. In the first 10 lap prefinal, Milne and Field stretched out a gap on the pack with Milne taking the win and Field less than 4 tenths behind. The second prefinal was much the same with Field in 2nd by 2.9 seconds to Milne. The final race was set to be a close fight between the two GP teammates. Field took the point in the early laps of the 20 lap final with a good start. Jeff and Cory swapped positions several times on lap 4 to see Milne stretch out a lead that would not be given back. Field was mired in traffic while attempting to close the gap, but came home 2nd. That was enough to move Field into the lead of the championship.

Milne


Field





S5 Novice Shifter
This weekend, the restricted junior shifter class was filled with 2 young guns behind the wheels of GP karts. Cole MacEwen and Austin Schimmel are always in a close fight. On this day, Cole snagged the pole by a mere 0.139 seconds. Austin took the win in the first prefinal, with Cole returning to the point in the second prefinal. Austin again found his pace in the final getting by Cole and driving to a 7 second victory. A great effort by both young talents.

The S5 battle


Schimmel



KZ2
After some motor trouble and setup experiments in practice, Myles Marolt piloted his GP chassis to qualify 4th in class, and hauled himself onto the podium for a well earned 3rd place. Also, Dave Conyers earned the top step of the podium with a strong drive in his GP kart in KZ2 masters.

Marolt



TAG Masters
GP team driver, Mike Jansen, had a tough weekend chasing electrical woes. With no spark on the engine, he qualified 9th with no timed lap. Mike hauled himself to 6th in the first prefinal only to have problems again, preventing him from starting the 2nd prefinal. After some hard work in the pits, he had much to do on track in the final. With some great driving and a bit of luck, Mike found himself in 3rd on lap 9 of 20 and moving to 2nd position in lap 13. Holding that position from some strong competition was good reward after a hard weekend. Mike now leads the championship.

Jansen



Overall, it was a good weekend for the Rocky Mountain Kartworks team. The next round of Race the Rockies will be a temporary course set up in down town Denver. Very exciting. Here is the mylaps Results data

Here are some videos of all 3 shifter races from on-board #102 spec shifter driver, Jeff Field.

Race the Rockies Round #2, Spec Honda Heat #1 from Jeff Field on Vimeo.

Race the Rockies Round #2, Spec Honda Heat #2 from Jeff Field on Vimeo.

Race the Rockies Round #2, Spec Honda Final Race from Jeff Field on Vimeo.

GP10 debuts in Malaysian SL Cup - and wins convincingly

Nabil Jeffri, Malaysia's top junior driver made a guest appearance in Round 3 of the Yamaha SL Cup on June 14th using John King's GP10 and a borrowed 2 year old Yamaha KT100 engine. Running in the senior class, Nabil qualified on pole by an amazing .4 sec and proceeded to win both races during the day.

The SL Cup has a small but very high class field and includes Birel Asian pacific supprted drivers, some Asia Formula BWM drivers and so a junior winning on debut in this type of racing in a chassis few of the competitors had seen before created a stir - almost all the drivers had a close look at the GP10 in parc ferme or the pits at some point during the day.

Since the beginning of 2009 when John King Karting 1st started to bring GP chassis into Malaysia, the record for the karts create incredible reading:

Total no of chassis raced: 4 (more to come!)

Total race (final) starts: 12

Wins: 3

Podiums: 7

austin schimmel p1 at colorado sprint championship

austin schimmel p3 at 2008 supernats

austin schimmel wins 1st race the rockies series!

Strabiliante risultato per PINZONE!

SUPER ROK
Tino Donadei (punti 135) ha ristabilito le distanze con gli avversari negli ultimi due appuntamenti del girone, con due implacabili successi. Il parmense ha vinto anche a Busca ed ha consolidato il suo primato in classifica, secondo si è classificato Emanuele Pinzone Vecchio (punti 102), autore di un campionato formidabile, condotto sempre al vertice, è uno dei papabili per il podio finale.
Altro driver che ha fatto vedere delle grandi performance nell’arco della stagione è Giovanni Gallini (punti 128), quest’ultimo sul tracciato di Busca non è andato oltre un quinto posto, ma la distanza dal capo classifica Donadei non è affatto incolmabile e la vittoria è ancora possibile.

Fonte: http://www.vortex-rok.com

DANSK SUPER KART 2009

GRINDSTED KART CENTER

ROUND NUMBER 3&4
6/7 june 2009

The GP RACING TEAM is now leading the Dansk Super Kart 2009 in 1st and 2nd position.

Michael and Gian have been able to secure the championship in the tough fight of sunday winning one final and finishing both in the podium.

"The brand new GP-10 frame worked just great" Michael Bo said, and "it is not a coincidence that we both are leading now".

CONGRATULATION TO ALL THE GP DRIVERS!
- MORTEN CHRISTENSEN
- MICHAEL BO ANDERSEN
- KENNETH HANSEN
- HENRIK HOEJMAN
- GIAN CAVACIUTI

MALAYSIAN KART CHAMPIONSHIP

SEPANG INTER. KART CIRCUIT

6/7 june 2009

Round 3 of the Malaysian Kart Championship was held at Sepang International Kart Circuit on 7th June 2009.

John King Karting drivers took a clean sweep of race victories, winning all three categories – cadet, junior and senior.

In cadet, James Pull made his debut with the team and in a GP Cadet, having raced 2 rounds of RMC with an Intrepid. James and the kart showed amazing pace all day, taking pole position and winning both heats, the pre-final and the final and setting the fastest lap in all races. James will be switching to the GP Cadet for RMC Round 3for Rotax class for this month Races. This result will give him confidence to challenge for a high finish in the RMC.