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

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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.