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The Elite Karting League   (03/02)

The exciting new Elite Karting League (EKL) is now in the final stages of development and planning for the launch of the 2012 season.

In 2011 Teesside Karting held a one day Elite Karting League Championship, with 26 teams taking part from circuits across the UK. The event was run using a special format with sprint races in the morning and an endurance race in the afternoon, on a normal match weekend the sprint races will be held on the Saturday and the endurances on a Sunday. Teams will then earn points for both driver and team tables.

Would like to own your team? To join the Elite Karting League, owning a share of its future this value for money racing format maybe for you, with prices from as little as £100 per driver for full weekends racing.

The EKL promoters, Teesside Karting, have already invested over £100,000 in the Elite Karting League. Having completed building work a new exclusive workshop for the brand new fleet of karts that have been purchased for the sole use of the EKL.

Bob Pope is known thoughout the karting industry for his continued innovations in karting bringing you the first indoor karting circuit at Playscape, designing and building the first Pro Karts with Martin Hines at Zip Karts and as the originator of the 24 hour karting phenomenon, including 22 years of the Le Mans karting 24 hours. Currently a director of both ARDS and the NKA as well as operating Teesside Autodrome, Middlesbrough, and his own current successful EPEC championship.

Always leading the way in karting, join him in taking the next step... the future is in Leagues!

Team owners and drivers wanted. All interested parties considered. No capital investment required.

Take the next step by visiting our website at www.TheKartingLeague.co.uk to register your interest and one of us will get in touch.

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Ed Takes Podium On Debut   (03/02)

Formula K Europe's faith in the abilities of Super One champion Ed Brand was rewarded as he delivered a much-deserved 3rd place at Whilton Mill.

Defending Super One and Kartmasters champion Ed Brand demonstrated the potential of the Formula K chassis with a stirring drive from tenth on the grid to an eventual podium last Sunday (29 January).
It was Brand's first competitive outing on the Italian-made kart and since renewing his partnership with engine tuners, HRS.

Race day started brightly with an encouraging 2nd place in the opening heat. Ed's fortunes took a temporary nosedive in the following race, but a superb drive in the third heat saw him lift his team's spirits as he carved his way from 26th to 8th to take a fifth row start for the A final.

Passing four karts in the opening lap, Ed steadily edged his way up the order and by mid-distance was 3rd. Despite the leading pair being comfortably ahead, Brand remorselessly hunted them down - setting the fastest lap of the race on the penultimate tour. On this occasion, he had to settle for 3rd albeit that a higher finish looked almost certain had there been more time.

"This is a great result for me, the team (Protrain), HRS and of course, the Formula K chassis. Although I couldn't take the win on this occasion, I feel that we've done enough to prove that it's not a case of 'if' but 'when'. The Formula K is a pleasure to drive, is nicely balanced and allows the engine to deliver its power smoothly."

He added, "We've had a positive start to the year and I have great expectations for the forthcoming season."

Keep up to speed with Ed and his racing career by visiting www.edbrandracing.net.

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Tal-Ko Investigate Concerns   (03/02)

Tal-Ko Racing, controllers of the Formula TKM classes and importer of the Maxxis tyres used in those classes, have released a brief statement over comments from some drivers on the latest batch of tyres being issued. It says:
 
"We are aware of concerns expressed from some drivers over the performance of the latest batch of Maxxis green label slick tyres used in Formula TKM recently at Whilton Mill and Shenington.
 
"However the data we have obtained from drivers is contradictory and sometimes circuit and temperature can have odd effects at this time of year. We need to get to the bottom of this so we can identify what the problem is, if any.
 
"We are working with Maxxis and their world-wide agents to try to identify any reason for a change in performance and will report back on this as soon as possible."

Further updates will be issued at www.tal-ko.com.

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Praga Now In The UK   (02/02)

The range of Praga products are now in stock and available from the new UK distributors - Praga UK. Part of the Intrepid family, the Praga has been through extensive testing here in the UK and abroad and the initial response leaves us at Praga UK with nothing but confidence for the 2012 campaign.
 
The Praga chassis has been developed around the already successful Intrepid product, the main differences being a greater castor angle, 32mm rear cross rail and a re-configured waist which altogether has proven to be a great combination of balance, grip, enhanced braking and chassis release. All karts come with full mag rims, a specifically designed seat, additional castor kits, optional Euro plastic or UK rear bumper, durable chain guard (wide enough for sprocket protectors) and an angled boss as standard, therefore there are no hidden extras!
 
Evolution Racing are the 2012 works Praga team, they will be competing at all major championships in both the UK and Europe. Team drives are still available on an 'Arrive and Drive' basis or awning space and race management for Praga customers looking for support and advice! Team manager Ashley Whitcroft is delighted to be involved with the Praga product saying "It was a brave decision to even think of moving away from a product that has been so successful, but after extensive testing with a variety of different drivers in the Rotax formulas it was clear to me that there was an edge which will define us from our competitors, also a well manufactured kart and parts with an appealing price tag finalised are decision to join forces with Praga UK".
 
Evolution Racing and Adrenalin Racing are appointed South East agents. For more information on becoming a Praga UK agent please e-mail pragauk@hotmail.co.uk.
 
For enquiries regarding the range of Praga products please contact Piers Redsell on 07730 259504 or email pragauk@hotmail.co.uk.
For works team info or to arrange a test please contact Ashley Whitcroft on : 07789 932134 or ashevolution@hotmail.co.uk.
 
New web site coming soon!

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Formula K And Protrain   (02/02)

The January meeting at Whiton Mill provided an excellent opportunity for the new Protrain Formula K karts to have their maiden run before moving on to compete in the European South Winter Cup at Campillos Spain, and what a great start it was too.
 
In the first heat of Rotax Max, Ed Brand immediately set the pace in the Formula K with a lap time 4/10ths faster than anyone else with only the three Protrain drivers and one other driver achieving a sub 46 second laptime. Charlie Eastwood followed this up with the fastest lap in the second heat. The final proved just as successful with Ed beating the winners fastest lap by 3/10ths becoming the only driver to achieve a sub 45 second laptime on the day, he drove an excellent race to move up from 11th on the grid to third. Protrain driver Jack Aitken also drove a masterful race and despite an earlier kart failure determining his 17th place on the grid he finished a brilliant second.
 
In Junior Rotax, Max Aitken's earlier consistently good lap times and hard work were wasted by an incident on track and Kaan Onder's efforts to improve his marginal 0.04s off the fastest lap time in his new Formula K kart was ruined when tangle with a spinning kart in the third heat resulted in his brand new kart being written off.
 
Our cadet Joe Turney continued to impress with some exciting driving taking a very well deserved 9th place against a large and talented field. Omar Ismail was not so fortunate in Mini Max and had a difficult weekend dogged with misfortune, Callum James was unable to repeat his success at Shenington after being forced to retire due to ill health.
 
The Formula K was also run at Whilton Mill by Tim Penny, James Beauchamp and Jago McKenzie all of whom had very good Formula K debuts and provided excellent feedback for the team.
 
Gary Chapman said "It was a great weekend, although some of these guys only got their new karts this week they are already producing fastest laptimes and that will only get better.  I knew they were great karts and am really excited to see that being proven on the track."
 
Formula K karts have an amazing pedigree and are destined for great success, if you are interested in becoming an agent for Formula K contact Gary Chapman at Protrain, and be a part of the success story.
 
Protrain moves on to Europe and PF International with great news for a couple of Super One drivers. Rarely available, Protrain have space for one Junior Rotax and one Mini Max driver to join them at Super One. Any interested drivers should contact Gary directly on 07802 966064 or by email at protrain@karttraining.co.uk as soon as possible.

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Be Our KGP Guest...   (02/02)

Congratulations to Graham Roberts who has been drawn as the winner from our "Win a guest drive in KGP S1" competition!

The competition attracted more than 200 entries via online registrations and entries submitted from the Kartmania Kart show in December.

Graham lives in Cheshire and currently races Rotax - he was delighted when he got the news and is now considering whether to race the KGP S1 round at Glan y Gors or Shenington.

The prize courtesy of KGP UK, ACR and the Super One series consists of the use of a complete Birel/BMB kart run with mechanic from the acrbirel team, parc ferme tyres and Atol fuel from KGP UK and from the race entry as a guest for 1 S1 round chosen.

KGP UK would like to thank everyone who entered and we hope that your interest in the KGP class will lead to more drivers getting involved in KGP through the 2012 season. We wish Graham the very best of luck for his KGP S1 race and we look forward to following his progress!

For more information on Formula KGP visit www.kartgrandprix.co.uk.

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Next-Gen Motorsport   (01/02)

Announcing the launch of the new cadet team Next-Gen Motorsport - developing the next generation of British champions. The team aims to fast-track drivers to the front of the grid, using years of cadet racing knowledge gathered from working within the top cadet teams and bespoke driver coaching from myself - Team manager David Bellchambers.

With over 15 years experience in karting including 8 years racing all over the world I became twice British GP champion, 4th at the World Championship as well as a Super1 and FKS race winner. My passion for racing then led me into working with other drivers which i've been doing for the last 7 years. In that time I've worked in all the top cadet teams with some of the top drivers in the country, throughout these experiences I have learnt that to become the best you need the right combination of speed, confidence, passion, tactics and techniques. Next-Gen will focus on these areas to create a complete driver, using various different methods you'll find speed, confidence and most importantly results. My will to win is second to none!

Next-gen will provide a professional, flexible, friendly set-up, included will be full data analysis provided by a specially employed data technician, specialised track walks, bespoke driver coaching, and kart set-up. Also available will be kart prep, transportation and engine management as well as fitness and nutrition advice. With the current economic climate a lot of drivers hit a wall and never reach their full potential due to costs, Next-Gen offer affordable prices up to 50% cheaper than the established teams, with no hidden added extras! We will be doing Formula Kart Stars, Super One Series (Comer and Honda) along with Kartmasters, 0 plate, S1 winter series and various club meetings. Full 2012 race calendar available on request.

Please get in contact for any questions, queries or prices. I will only be happy to help. Test days available on request, one to one days also available.
 
Only a few spaces left, so don't miss out!
 
Contact David at Next-Gen Motorsport on 07525 741401 or email dbc_11@msn.com.

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Pullinger Signs For DHR   (01/02)

DHR are pleased to confirm the signing of Senior Rotax driver Barrie Pullinger for the 2012 season. Barrie will further add to the team's already talented line up of drivers and he hopes to enjoy a successful year with the official Rotax Alonso team. The number 11 seed from last year's Super 1 Series and the TVKC Continental Cup winner says "I'm really looking forward to the season and can't wait to get started with the DHR team".

Barrie joins fellow Senior Rotax team mate 2011 Vice Super 1 Champion Sean Babington and DHR team manager Dan believes the driver partnership will work well from the off, "I'm delighted Barrie has chosen DHR, I genuinely believe he can enjoy a successful year both in Super 1 and Euro Max starting immediately."

Once more the team look forward to their continued and close support from Ogden Motorsport and the duo have been working in close connection over the winter break to further develop the already excellent engine packages for its drivers.

The DHR driver line ups are almost complete with just one space remaining for Super 1 and Euro Max. So if you're still unsure of the best place for you this year, contact Dan for some further information and you might just be pleasantly surprised.

Contact Dan Holland on 07960 047810, email dan@danhollandracing.co.uk or visit our website at www.danhollandracing.co.uk.

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RL Signals Its Intent   (01/02)

As preparations for the new Super One and FKS seasons gather pace, RL Racing Department enjoyed a string of positive results at Trent Valley Kart Club's well-supported second round of its Winter Series (29 January).

In challenging conditions that tested even the hardiest of souls, each of the team's drivers gave boss Steve Armstrong much to be pleased about. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly Josh White and Lando Norris' fine wins in Mini and Junior Max.

"Josh has matured a lot during his break over the winter. After just two days of testing, he brushed off the cobwebs and signalled his intent for 2012 with some hard - but fair - and very decisive overtaking. His victory was well-deserved, especially when you consider this was only his fifth race in the class."

His team-mate Oliver Norris claimed a creditable fifth, earning Armstrong's praise: "Oliver continues to improve his racecraft and this, added to his immense speed over a lap, will make him a strong contender."

Fellow Junior Max front-runner Sam Marsh endured tough luck in the heats but stormed from 22nd on the grid to 8th. "There wasn't a single lap where he wasn't overtaking someone. Sam demonstrated great character with his performance in the final."

Lando Norris' earlier triumph in Mini Max had clearly laid down a marker for the older drivers. With finesse and maturity beyond his years Lando delivered a text-book drive to claim RL's first victory of the new year. "He preserved his tyres well and, once in the lead, controlled the race from the front to comfortably beat three seeded drivers."

Starting from the tenth row, William Taylforth fought his way to an eventual 8th. Steve reveals that it was a plucky performance from the youngster. "William's progress up the order could have been even higher. Unfortunately he was hampered somewhat by a lack of pre-race testing due to a shoulder injury, so he did incredibly well all things considered."

New to the RL Racing Department awning, Flashman Finneran  demonstrated that he has made an enormous leap forward in his personal development and is adjusting well to the new, 'big team' environment.

Completing a clean sweep of silverware in all three classes, RL's solo Senior Max representative at PFi overcame a series of technical and weather-based challenges in his heats to scrap his way to an eventual 3rd. "In his maiden race with us, Lewis Plato could barely have dreamt up a more challenging debut," Steve observed with a wry smile. "He did incredibly well to take a podium from a p12 start. The odds were pretty much stacked against him but he pulled through. Quality always does."

RL Racing Department has just two drives available in the 2012 line-up. For more information, please contact Steve Armstrong via accounts.rlracingdept@live.co.uk / 07843 586 416 or register your interest with Cherelle Tooley at cherelle.rlracingdept@live.co.uk / 01502 716 200 (9am-5pm Monday- Wednesday).

You can also visit www.rlracingdepartmentltd.com for more information.

Photographs courtesy of Chris Walker/Kartpix.net.

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Mcqueen Steals The Show   (31/01)

Novice cadet driver stormed to victory in his second ever race at Whilton Mill on Sunday 29th January. This young driver is proving to be one to watch for the future.
 
Owen Marlow put in a fantastic performance through the heats securing him pole position for the final. However, Owen's hopes were dashed when he experienced engine failure on the warm up lap.
 
Jake Severs showed great promise starting his first season in cadets he came 11th out of 34 drivers his best result in a race.
 
Tom Douglas had one of those weekends where nothing went his way. He had great pace but unfortunately due to two accidents the weekend wasn't as a successful as he hoped.
 
Leo Panayiotou really upped his game and made some great progress in the heats he was unlucky to DNF the final and is turning to be a promising driver.

The Allstars team wish to thank our sponsors - Gary from Sygnet, Zipkart and GPR. For further information concerning the Allstars team please email allstarsracing@hotmail.co.uk.

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Lost Equipment   (31/01)

Corby Gormley, Senior Max driver no 64 with Wavertree Motorsport, reports that a holdall and helmet bag were lost at PFi at the weekend.  He says...

"A black Umbro holdall with boots, gloves and some clothes inside and black Motrax helmet bag with a fluorescent painted helmet and the 'BadBoy' logo on the back inside with my name on it (C.Gormley) was lost at PFi on the 29th of January 2012 after the racing had finished, around row D-F".

"I've contacted JM racing and TVKC and they say they've seen nothing as yet, which makes me presume somebody has mistaken it as one of theirs as it was dark and taken it home by accident. Please could you check what you packed away that evening as it's very important that it's found and returned asap."

"If you have seen or heard anything, or even taken it home and are worried with what my response will be, please don't hesitate to call me as I'll be grateful that it's safe and secure as I will also be grateful for any information of it's whereabouts."

Corby can be contacted on 07585 330823.

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British Grand Prix Trip   (30/01)

When Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and 22 other drivers line up on the grid at Silverstone on July 8th for the start of the 2012 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix it will mark the highpoint of the Motorsport calendar in the UK this year.
 
For 12 Formula Kart Stars drivers the unearthly pitch and wail of a modern day Formula One engine will be closer than ever as they sit in the grandstand to watch the race unfold courtesy of Formula One Management and Bernie Ecclestone.
 
Cadet drivers Luke Barker, Jack Leese, Enaam Ahmed, Ross Martin and Jack Brookes, Mini Max drivers Josh White, Aaron Thompson and Josh Cornwell and Junior Rotax contenders Steven Handford, Luke Hughes, Nick Arthur and Shaun Arnold all received the Bernie Ecclestone Driver of the Day award during the 2011 season and their prize of a weekend trip to Silverstone including VIP Formula One paddock passes will be an experience none of them will forget in a hurry.
 
Drivers who attended the 2011 British Grand Prix, courtesy of winning the Driver of the Day award during the 2010 FKS season, experienced the kind of up close and personal access to the pinnacle of world Motorsport that very few get to see. From mingling with the stars of the sport in the Formula One paddock to touring teams' motor homes, hospitality areas and pit garages the lucky prize winners will experience a side of Formula One usually unseen by the general public or much of the world media.
 
"I'm extremely grateful to Mr Ecclestone and Formula One Management Ltd for continuing to support this award," said Formula Kart Stars Championship Director Carolynn Hoy. "Over the past two years he has taken our drivers to Monza and Silverstone and I know that this year's prize winners will truly have the experience of a lifetime.
 
"The drivers who travelled with us to Silverstone last year couldn't believe the level of access they were granted by the teams and how welcome the entire Formula One family made them feel," continued Hoy. "All 12 of the 2011 prize winners earned this opportunity through hard work, dedication and raising their performance level during the course of one of our championship rounds and I'm glad that Formula Kart Stars can reward them like this."

For more information visit www.formulakartstars.com.

Photograph of this year's award winners at the Autosport Show courtesy of Chris Walker/Kartpix.net.

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Carolynn Hoy Awarded   (30/01)

Formula Kart Stars Championship Director Carolynn Hoy has been awarded the 2012 Lord Wakefield Challenge Trophy by the British Women's Racing Drivers Club for her lifelong services to motorsport.
 
Hoy was presented with the internationally recognised award by MSA Chief Executive Colin Hilton last week at the MSA Night of Champions at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, London.
 
The Lord Wakefield Challenge Trophy is acknowledged the British Women's Racing Drivers Clubs' premier award and has been awarded by the BWRDC since the Clubs' creation in 1962 by Mary Wheeler MBE. Previous winners include ex Formula Kart Stars drivers Sarah Moore and Alice Powell as well as former Formula One driver Divina Galica, current DTM driver Susie Stoddart, rally drivers Louise Aitken-Walker and Michelle Mouton and Dakar Rally winner Jutta Kleinschmidt.
 
A leading contender in the burgeoning Superkart scene of the late 1970's and early 1980's culminating in second place in the British Championship and sixth place in the World Karting Championship during the early 1980's when she was a factory driver alongside the late Martin Hines in the world renowned Hermatite Zip team.
 
Hoy retired from karting in 1987 but went on to forge a successful saloon car career, where she was a factory driver for British based sportscar marque Panther and latterly the FIA European Truck Racing Championship until her retirement from racing due to injury in 1995.
 
Two years later Hoy joined Formula Kart Stars, then known as the McLaren Mercedes Champions of the Future, and took over the championship from series founder Hines in 2000. In 2009 Formula Kart Stars became the only karting championship in the world to receive official support from Bernie Ecclestone's Formula One Management company and Lewis Hamilton, a champion in the series inaugural season in 1996.
 
"I'm absolutely delighted and honoured to receive this award," said Hoy, who also competed and finished the Le Mans 24 Hour Prokart race despite driving the entire race on her own. "It's lovely to be awarded the Lord Wakefield trophy as an individual and very humbling. Formula Kart Stars is a team effort and everything we do we do as a team.
 
"I have been extremely fortunate to be involved in motorsport and specifically karting for more years than I care to remember and Formula Kart Stars exists solely to help young drivers make a career out of racing. Although my name is associated most closely with the Championship there is a dedicated team who work tirelessly on the Championship as well."
 
Hoy was not the only Formula Kart Stars personality to be honoured at the Night of Champions with MSA British Cadet Champion Daniel Ticktum also receiving his official MSA trophy from British Touring Car Championship boss Alan Gow.
 
For more information on Formula Kart Stars please visit the brand new FKS website www.formulakartstars.com, which has links to the official FKS Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia and Youtube feeds.

Photographs courtesy of the MSA.

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Success Doesn't Have...   (27/01)

Four years running and still an unbeatable price of £179 with no hidden extras at Shenington and Whilton Mill.

Whatever age, ability or class the Kart Coach Team will provide the support you need to achieve your goals.

Our relaxed, friendly and spacious awning is the perfect setting in which to learn the practical and physiological skills you'll need to succeed in this exciting, demanding and ultra-competitive sport.

Driver: Detailed track walks and one to one coaching. We show you how to get the most from yourself and find the consistency you need to deliver that perfect lap. We closely monitor your on track performance and a comprehensive debrief follows each session/heat.  We will then suggest how you can improve your technique and reduce your lap times. We'll help to build up your mental strength and give you the confidence to make better starts and maximise your overtaking opportunities.

Dads: We'll teach you how to do prep your Kart, from chain adjustment to carb strip down and tuning, axle changes and steering geometry. Plus, we'll show you how to get the most out your kart in all track conditions. It's not just wet/dry hot/cold; there are an awful lot of subtle changes that will enhance the performance of your kart. We'll even do the mechanical stuff for you until have the confidence to do it yourself!

Make every weekend a productive weekend and move forward with Kart Coach.

Still at an unbeatable £179 per weekend, inclusive of one to one coaching, awning space, air and specialist tools.

Visit www.kartcoach.com or phone Michael for a chat on 07881 908291.

Kart Coach congratulates Connor Gibbs, Junior Max 3rd in Shenington 4th in the Whilton Mill Club Championship, and Daniel O'Beirne 2nd in Shenington. Archie Strong goes from strength to strength at Shenington, a fabulous 4th in the final cadet race of the year!

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Drivers Get 'In The Zone'   (26/01)

In a sport where the line between success and failure can be defined in thousandths of a second, any advantage a driver can muster no matter how small can be critical. In 2012 twelve lucky Formula Kart Stars drivers will get a first hand insight into how they can unlock those vital tenths and hundredths thanks to iZone Driver Performance's new 'In the Zone' prize.
 
Following a successful 2011 season in which the four Formula Kart Stars class champions all earned themselves a day with iZone, the Formula One Management backed Championship will nominate one driver in each of the twelve 2012 rounds to attend a full day of training at iZone's state-of-the-art Silverstone facility.
 
During the day the lucky prize winners will benefit from iZone's expertise on improving all areas of their driving, expertise that helped Andy Priaulx to three World Touring Car titles.
 
"The prize winners will receive structured development training with iZone," said iZone's Neil Riddiford. "We identify potential areas of improvement with each driver and then use the technology that is available to raise their awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses and improve their progression.
 
"We look at scientific methods to help them be the best that they can be through a series of accumulated marginal gains," concluded Riddiford, who also confirmed that the prize would also entail time in iZone's simulator.
 
Formula Kart Stars Championship director Carolynn Hoy is enthusiastic about the continuing partnership between FKS and iZone.
 
"It's incredibly important for every driver to be on top of their game in every race and the team at iZone Driver Performance have been really successful at helping young drivers develop, including our current MSA British Champion Daniel Ticktum."
 
Hoy also sees the connection between the type of learning available to FKS drivers through the 'In the Zone' prize and Boston College's Education Bus, which will travel with the Championship throughout the year.
 
"Formula Kart Stars is committed to giving our driver all the tools they will need in adult life off the track with our education bus and iZone has the same commitment to giving drivers all the psychological tools they need on the track," continued Hoy. "It's also important to remember that a driver who finishes 15th may have been driving just as close to the limit as a driver who wins a race. That is what being 'In the Zone' is all about, maximising your own peak performance."
 
Prize winners will be split into three groups and prize dates will be organised throughout the year depending on school holidays.
 
For more information on Formula Kart Stars please visit the brand new FKS website www.formulakartstars.com, which has links to the official FKS Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia and Youtube feeds.
 
For more information on iZone Driver Performance and its full range of facilities please visit www.izoneperformance.com

Photographs courtesy of iZone.

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Formula TKM / Super One   (26/01)

With the 31st January - the deadline for Super One entries - fast approaching, TKM boss Alan Turney had the following to say...

"We are fast approaching the official closing date for entries for the Super One Series. I am pleased to be able to report that already the S1 bosses tell us we have a strong entry received - especially in the Junior class.
 
A new feature of this year's series is a new all singing and dancing web site for the series where you can register and make all your race entries. It makes life easier for everyone with race entry, tyres and fuel all sorted with one payment per round.
 
We know that everyone likes to hang onto their cash… but the quicker you get your registrations in then the better chance you have of reserving your favoured race number.
 
Once again this year we have a special discounted rate for TKM entries thanks to Tal-Ko support at just £140 entry per event. Prize money for the total series topped £60,000 last year.
 
There are new initiatives and special prizes this year and there is prize money at every round. Once again TV coverage is guaranteed for five of the seven rounds.
 
So don't delay and risk not being registered. Go to www.superoneseries.com/registration/ for on-line registration and www.superoneseries.com for general information.
 
We look forward to seeing you racing at S1 in 2012".

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Alpha Sport Psychology   (25/01)

As 2012 now begins to get under way, Alpha Sport Psychology can look back on a successful 2011 with our client drivers making significant achievements, and so we congratulate

Ben Willshire, won both the 125 Open (long circuit) British Superkart Association National Championship and the coveted "O" plate championship with RG Racing. From 12 starts Ben posted 11 podiums having one DNF due to a puncture whilst running third and two lap records.

Oli Myers ended his first year in Junior Rotax seeded 6 in Super One with a number of superb performances which marked him out as a strong contender for 2012. Oli emerged a revitalised racer from the start of S1 and throughout the year put in some great drives through the pack. He has now been selected to join the MSA Academy.

Ben's team mate at RG Racing, freelance journo Gary James ended the year seeded 7 in 125 Open British Championship and posted a number of personal best performances through the year.

Sam Munro finished 3rd in the PFI Honda Cadet Club Championship in his first year of racing with good consistent drives. Sam began 2012 in earnest with a strong third place at Kimbolton in the first meeting of the year.

Former karter Chris Dymond ended his year with a win from pole in the final round at Silverstone of the Blancpain endurance series. Driving a GT3 Ferrari 458, CD took pole only to start from the back row through an infringement by a team mate. From there he took his team to a great class win.

Another former karter Sean Huyton took advantage of Alpha Sport Mind Coaching winning both races in the final round of the Ginetta Challenge at Silverstone narrowly missing out on taking the championship win to finish second.

British GT and historic F5000 racer Mick Lyons began his year with 2 F5000 wins in New Zealand then won the prestigious Derek bell Trophy in the UK and, finished 3rd in the British GT Championship driving a Ferrari 458.

Nissan GT Academy graduates Jann Mardenborough (UK) and Bryan Heitkotter (USA) ended 2011 and began 2012 with outstanding performances in the recent Dubai 24 hour race.

Driving a Nissan 370z with RJN Motorsport they partnered previous winners Lucas Ordonez and Jordan Tressant taking 3rd place in class and 20th overall despite brake problems.

Finally Sean Johnson runner up in GT Academy (USA) enjoyed a class win and 8th overall in the Thunder Hill 25 hour endurance race in California. Sean was aided by Alpha Sports Performance mental training via the internet.

Are you struggling to reach your peak performance... are you nervous at the start... then you can call Alpha Sports Psychology today to learn how to make positive changes to improve your performance.

For more information on Alpha Sports Psychology visit www.alphasportpsychology.co.uk.

Racing, winning... it's a mind game.

Photographs courtesy of Nick Purdie (Ben Willshire), Tom Dymond (Chris Dymond) and Patrick Gosling (GT Academy Dubai 2012).

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Ginetta Super One Series   (25/01)

Held at the Autosport International Racing Car show at the NEC on Saturday 14th January, Sahara Force India Formula 1 driver Paul Di Resta handed over the trophies for the MSA British Championship classes, the ABkC National TKM classes, Super Cadet and Comer Cadet to all seeded drivers. Paul Di Resta won the MSA Junior British Championship in the Super One Series in 2001, and commented during an interview that he has now been racing cars longer than karts. Formula KGP, Rotax and Honda Cadet class seeded drivers all received their prizes too, a total of over £60,000 in cash and vouchers handed over. Rotax class winners and best of the rookies all received a Rotax engine courtesy of JAG Engineering, eight engines in all. The MSA's Technical Director John Symes was present for the British Championship awards to Callan O'Keeffe (Junior) and Tom Joyner (Senior). Joyner had earlier received his main prize of a new Fiat car through winning the championship at PF International in October.
 
Later in the evening nearly 300 competitors and guests of the Ginetta Super One Series enjoyed a celebratory dinner and further award ceremonies at the Hilton Warwick hotel. The Series wishes to thank all partners and supporters including Ginetta Cars, JAG Engineering with Mojo, Tal-Ko with Maxxis, Anderson-CSK with Dunlop, Zip Kart with Bridgestone, ACR and Vega, iZone Driver Performance, Tillotson Carburettors, WP Motorsport, JKH, StingrayRV, Motors TV, SkySport and the Autosport International Racing Car Show. All seeded drivers are congratulated on their success and all competitors and teams thanked for their support of the series.
 
Drivers who have not yet registered for the 2012 Series are urged to book their favoured competition number s on line at http://superoneseries.com/registration/ without delay as grids are filling fast. The trade is reminded that advertising opportunities exist both on the splendid new website on www.s1series.co.uk and in the 2012 programme. Contact John Hoyle on johnhoylejkh1@btinternet.com for full details. Teams are reminded that they can now book reserved parking and preferential arrival times for the 2012 series by downloading the form from http://superoneseries.com/downloads/.
 
For 2012, the winners in Rotax Max, Junior Max and Max 177/Masters will each receive a free entry to the 2012 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, to be held at Portimao in Portugal. In addition each will receive a prize of an engine, and so will the top Rookie in each of these classes plus MiniMax, all courtesy of the Super One and JAG, Rotax distributors for the UK. All Rookie overall winners will also enjoy a full factory tour of the Mercedes GP Petronas F1 team.
 
 In addition, and new for 2012, the top Max 177 Rookie driver at each round will receive a £300 cash prize and the overall 177 Rookie £500. And the best overall Max 177/Masters driver in the series will be awarded £1500, the second placed £750 and third will get £500.
 
In Formula KGP the top three in the series will each receive a Formula Renault test, and the KF3, Junior Max and Junior TKM champions all have a Ginetta G40 test lined up for them, subject to age. Another benefit for all competitors is a great discount package from Alamo, one of the biggest car and van rental companies.
 
For all details visit www.s1series.co.uk.

Photographs courtesy of Chris Walker/Kartpix.net.

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Buckmore Open Practice   (25/01)

Open practice for both 2 and 4 stroke karts will be available at Buckmore on Saturday 4 February between 10 am and 4 pm.

The practice day incorporates the F6 official test day for the 2012 season. All non-gearbox classes welcome (sorry no Bambinos).

Open practice fee is £50 per kart (£45 per driver for BPKC and F6 members). Marshals and medical cover included. Sessions may be run.

For further details please contact Buckmore Park on 01634 201562.

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Super 1 On A Budget   (24/01)

Adrenalin Racing has continued to grow from year to year and in 2012 is ready for the next level, with lap records at Kimbolton, Whilton and Rye in 2011 and with numerous wins, Adrenalin Race Team is ready to add some seeded numbers to its team.
 
The team is also Southern dealer for the OTK Exprit Chassis and newly appointed Southern dealer for the Praga Chassis - part of the Intrepid family.
 
As from February 2012 Adrenalin Racing takes delivery of its new team race truck which can take 10 drivers easily and includes a break out area with tv, soft seating and kitchen. To celebrate this Adrenalin Racing are offering a unique package for the 7 rounds at super 1, the warm up's.
 
Adrenalin Racing will be offering a unique and affordable package to all Rotax Classes at Super 1.
 
We will be offering a all in one daily package that includes Adrenalin's own livery on body kits, team wear for all drivers signing up to a package, awning space, advice and a mechanic that will be shared 3 to 1, a 1 to 1 mechanic is available (call for a quote).
No other costs such as hotel bills, petrol bills and food bills to be paid towards the 3 to 1 mechanics etc and all this for just £150 a day.
 
We can also offer a complete package to include storage, kart preparation, driver coaching before any event.
 
Adrenalin Racing also offers a "Pairing Service" with its own dyno. The pairing service allows you to pair your exhausts, carbs etc to your engines giving you the best possible chance  when competing at this level.
 
If you would like to be part of the team for 2012 please call to discuss which package suits your budget.
 
If you would like further information please call Wayne on 07766 113467 or visit the website www.adrenalin-racing.co.uk.

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Shenington Success   (24/01)

Three Protrain drivers delivered a brilliant start to the 2012 season with two wins and a second place at an action packed Shenington last weekend.
 
Jack Hawksworth who is just about to leave the UK to race in single seaters in America joined the team for the weekend competing in KZ2. Despite a complaint about his, and two other drivers, exit from Parc Ferme apparently being slightly premature forcing his exclusion from one of his heats, he drove an immaculate exhibition style race taking the win in great style. Jack is a highly valued team mate, we wish him every success in America and look forward to working with him again.
 
Jack Aitken in Senior Rotax drove a very impressive race and secured his first race win of the season in a very tight race where he led the pack from start to finish.
 
Alex Stott, a newcomer to Protrain and also new to Mini Max secured an incredible second place in his first ever Mini Max race since moving up from a successful time as a cadet.
 
Other team drivers Kaan Onder, Callum James, Omar Ismail and Joe Turney also set impressive lap times and look set for success this year.
 
Gary Chapman, Team Principle said "These are exciting times for Protrain, we have some immense talent in our team and our new drivers will be out in their new Formula K karts next weekend at Whilton Mill. I'm sure these wins will be the first of many for us in 2012".
 
Protrain's growing line up for 2012 is indeed very impressive with a number of drivers including Charlie Eastwood and Ed Brand recently confirming their places within the team. This continued popularity and expansion means that Protrain are now seeking applications from engineers/mechanics looking to work within their championship winning team both at club level and nationally.
 
If you think you have what it takes to work with the best at the highest level please send your CV to Gary Chapman at protrain@karttraining.co.uk.

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Trade In Your Old Kart   (24/01)

Adrenalin Racing have just been appointed the Southern dealers for Praga Karts part of the Intrepid Family.
 
To commemorate this occasion Adrenalin Racing are offering 2 fantastic offers for the first 20 drivers...
 
Offer 1 - Trade In:
Trade in your any old 2009 / 2010 or 2011 Chassis for £1,000.00 against a new 2012 Praga Dragon.
 
Offer 2 - 0% Finance:
Nothing to trade In? Then how about Interest Free Credit over 8 months?

Buy a 2012 Praga Dragon, put down 35% Deposit and spread the remaining payments over 8 months with no interest!
 
For more information please contact Wayne on 07766 113467, or visit our web site www.adrenalin-racing.co.uk.

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Zanardi - World Champions   (23/01)

GW Motorsport would like to congratulate Zanardi for winning the official title of 2011 CIK-FIA Karting World Champion for Makes.

This is on top of winning the KF1 World Championship with Nyck De Vries, the U18 World Championship with Matthew Graham, and the British KF3 Championship with Callum Illiot!
 
We are very proud to be associated with Zanardi, being the official UK Importer.

For more information and testing information on these outstanding Karts, visit our website at www.gwmotorsport.co.uk.

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FKS Drivers' Mini Adventure   (23/01)

Drivers in the new Formula Kart Stars Senior Rotax class will be embarking on a MINI Adventure in 2012 thanks to a new scholarship with leading MINI Challenge team Lohen.
 
One Senior Max driver in each of the 12 rounds that make up the 2012 Formula One Management backed Championship will be selected to participate in an exclusive end-of-season shootout with Lohen. After being put through their paces by a judging panel that includes former multiple Formula Kart Stars champion and current British Touring Car driver Frank Wrathall, one lucky FKS driver will be awarded the 2012 MINI Adventure Scholarship award.
 
The winning driver will either get a free entry fee into the 2013 MINI Challenge with Lohen or get a race drive with Lohen in the 2013 Britcar 24 Hours at Silverstone.
 
"We are delighted to be working with Formula Kart Stars on the "MINI Adventure" scholarship for Senior Rotax drivers," says Lohen Director Andrey Magiy, whose team has built up an impressive resume with the new generation MINI over the past eight years. "It is a great opportunity to start developing their career in Saloon car racing.
 
"MINI Challenge is a perfect place to develop racing skills for shorter races, with many drives moving into the TOCA paddock. Britcar is ideal for drivers wishing to pursue a career in endurance racing and ultimately wishing to end up in GT or Le Mans series. Lohen can provide a perfect stepping platform for Karting to car racing and we are looking forward to attending some of the FKS 2012 rounds and meeting the candidates in person."
 
Wrathall, who earned his first steps into the world of car racing through the Will Hoy Scholarship award, is perfectly placed to judge a shootout like this.
 
"The winning driver will need to show that they have the potential to step up from karts to cars," said Wrathall. "Moving from a kart to a car is a big deal and there is a lot to learn. You can't solely judge things on raw speed but how a driver can adapt quickly and build a successful foundation as a racing driver. The only reason I am where I am today is because of the Will Hoy scholarship, it set me on the path that I'm on now."
 
Formula Kart Stars Championship director Carolynn Hoy, herself an experienced former saloon and sportscar driver, feels the Lohen MINI Adventure scholarship gives the Senior Rotax class the perfect boost ahead of its debut season as part of the only Karting championship in the world to be supported by Bernie Ecclestone and Lewis Hamilton.
 
"As someone who has participated in several 24 hour races both in karts and cars there is nothing quite like the feeling you get of racing through the night as part of a team," said Hoy, who contested the Willhire 24 Hours at Snetterton and the Le Mans 24 Hour kart race during her driving career. "Likewise the MINI Challenge is a well established and supported championship that several of our former karters have already tried with great success.
 
"Lohen has shown a tremendous desire to work with Formula Kart Stars and I know that enthusiasm will continue all year. It is very important for the Championship to offer our new Senior drivers the same kind of opportunities within Motorsport that we offer our Junior competitors and this is the perfect way to start."
 
For more information on Formula Kart Stars please visit the brand new FKS website www.formulakartstars.com, which has links to the official FKS Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia and Youtube feeds.
 
For more information on Lohen please visit www.lohen.co.uk.

Photograph courtesy of Jakob Ebery Photography.

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Hillspeed Debuts Grand Prize   (23/01)

Formula Kart Stars have joined forces with one of the most successful junior formulae teams in Britain, Hillspeed, to create a new scholarship award in 2012.
 
The Formula One Management backed Championship, the only karting championship in the world to enjoy continued support from Bernie Ecclestone and Lewis Hamilton, will nominate one eligible driver in each of the 12 rounds that comprise the 2012 Formula Kart Stars Championship to attend an exclusive FKS shootout with Hillspeed at the end of the season.
 
The winner of the shootout will receive his or her entry fee for the 2013 Ginetta Junior Championship or the 2013 Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship courtesy of Hillspeed, who have a glowing record of success in both championships.
 
Having guided former FKS Mini Max Champion Tom Ingram to the 2010 Junior Ginetta title and then defended their crown with Seb Morris in 2011, Hillspeed have recently announced the signing of former Formula Kart Stars frontrunner Nathan Harrison for the 2012 Junior Ginetta season.
 
In the Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship Hillspeed's record is equally as successful, helping another Formula Kart Stars driver, Alice Powell to the 2010 championship and sustaining that performance in 2011 with newly crowned Winter Series Champion Victor Jimenez.
 
"Hillspeed is very excited about the partnership with FKS and the opportunity to work with drivers seeking a long term future in Motorsport," confirmed team principle Richard Ollerenshaw at the recent Autosport International Show in Birmingham's NEC Arena. "It is clearly apparent that FKS is a vital proving ground and stepping stone for aspiring karters. We want to become involved and offer them the chance to sample entry-level car racing within the professional environment that Hillspeed provides.
 
"We have worked with a number of young drivers with karting backgrounds and have been exceptionally successful in their development and career progression. Our Ginetta Junior programme has provided our drivers the opportunity to graduate from karting to cars while keeping a high profile with all of the races supporting the British Touring Car Championship."
 
Formula Kart Stars Championship director Carolynn Hoy confirmed that Hillspeed's proven track record in helping develop the careers of young drivers fresh out of karting made the Derbyshire based team a natural choice as a championship partner.
 
"Hillspeed are in a unique position in that they can offer our drivers two different routes into the world of car racing through either the single seater or closed cockpit environment," stated Hoy. "Their work with drivers like Tom [Ingram] and Alice [Powell] proves that they believe in giving young drivers their first big opportunity and that is one of the core aims of Formula Kart Stars as well. I know that whoever is eventually selected for the prize will be in the best environment possible with Hillspeed."
 
Due to the age restrictions of the Ginetta Junior Championship, Formula Kart Stars drivers must be no older than 16 on April 1st 2013 to be eligible for the prize.
 
For more information on Formula Kart Stars please visit the brand new FKS website www.formulakartstars.com, which has links to the official FKS Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia and Youtube feeds.

Photographs courtesy of Jakob Ebery Photography.

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MSA Night Of Champions   (23/01)

The Motor Sports Association (MSA) crowned the 2011 British motor sport champions at its prestigious Night of Champions ceremony at the Royal Automobile Club in London on Friday 20 January.

MSA Chairman Alan Gow and FIA Deputy President for Sport Graham Stoker were on hand to present awards, while broadcaster Steve Rider acted as Master of Ceremonies.

The Karting Champions honoured on the night were:

MSA British Cadet Kart Championship: Daniel Ticktum, from East Grinstead in West Sussex
MSA British Junior Kart Championship & Mark W Hines Memorial Trophy: Callan O'Keeffe, from Hindhead in Surrey
MSA British Short Circuit Kart Championship: Tom Joyner, from Braintree in Essex
MSA British Long Circuit Kart Championship: Paul Platt, from Warrington in Cheshire

MSA Chief Executive, Colin Hilton, said: "The Night of Champions is our opportunity to celebrate those who have excelled at their chosen motor sport discipline. The number of championship trophies presented on the night was a fitting reminder of the great depth of British motor sport, while the recipients of the special awards illustrate why the UK motor sport is admired around the world."

The full list of Champions from all disciplines of motorsport can be found at www.msauk.org.

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Online Race Entry System   (20/01)

Online race entry is finally here. Motorsport Entries are launching a revolutionary system which will solve all of your online problems. No development costs, and no hassle for you. It will accept entries, take club membership requests and allow booking of practice days. As well as making entries a lot easier for members and club officials, it removes the need for cheques and the rental cost of a card machine.
 
We only have two spaces left on our early adopter program which offers one month free for new clubs to sign up (don't worry you're not the first, we've already got several clubs onboard!).
 
With a huge range of features and an incredible price (after the trial it's less than the cost of one entry) why not head over to our information site for further details or email us to set up your trial today?

Visit www.motorsportentries.co.uk.

Email Emma - emma@motorsportentries.com or give us a call - 01373 832491.

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FKS 2012 Season Launch   (19/01)

The four-day Autosport International Show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham traditionally signals the start of the motorsport season and for the Formula Kart Stars Championship it signals both the end AND the beginning as the 2011 Champions are crowned in the official championship presentation and the 2012 season is launched amidst a flurry of star names and fantastic new prize announcements.
 
Heading into its 17th year of competition the Formula One Management backed championship, the same championship that helped give current Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton and Paul Di Resta their first big break in the world of motorsport, once again hosted the official Karting stage at Autosport International. As in previous years FKS enjoyed the company of a plethora of motorsport superstars during the show and highlighted the achievements of many of its current roster of drivers.
 
The focal point of the four day motorsport bonanza was the awards ceremony, which went off with the traditional Formula Kart Stars flurry of confetti cannons but with BBC Formula One duo David Coulthard and Jake Humphrey and new BBC Formula One commentator Ben Edwards highlighting a list of stage guests that also included Le Mans legends Allan McNish and Tom Kristensen, World Touring Car Championship runner-up Rob Huff and sportscar ace David Brabham, there was no shortage of action all the way from Thursday morning to Sunday evening, when the show finally closed.
 
In front of a packed audience of friends, family and casual spectators, MSA British Cadet Champion Daniel Ticktum, Formula Kart Stars Mini Max Champion Josh White, Junior Max Champion James Singleton and KF3 Champion Callum Ilott all received their unique Formula Kart Stars steering wheel trophies while Ticktum also received the official MSA British Cadet Championship trophy from the MSA's John Symes.
 
The four champions had already been to the prestigious Autosport Awards Ceremony in December at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London to get their hands of the unique FKS trophies but the official presentation was the first chance they had to get their hands (or wrists) around their prize TAG Heuer watches.
 
In addition to the four champions, Ticktum's Fusion Motorsport team manager Neil Doran also received one of the spectacular timepieces as did second and third place drivers in Cadet, Mini Max and Junior Max. In total TAG Heuer handed out no less than eleven watches with Jamie Caroline, Ryan Anderton, Jack Mitchell, Connor Mills, Sam Marsh and Ryan Norris also earning the right to take home a TAG watch.
 
All four champions will receive a full day of training at iZone Driver Performance while Singleton and White were also presented with a free Rotax engine from JAG. Singleton also earned an entry into the Rotax World Finals last November, an event in which he did the championship proud by finishing a superb third overall.
 
"It is fantastic to have the likes of Jake Humphrey, David Coulthard, Allan McNish and Tom Kristensen on our stage but the show is all about the karters," said FKS Championship director Carolynn Hoy. "This is their chance to shine in front of the biggest motorsport audience of the year outside of the British Grand Prix and I am very proud of all those drivers who were on stage for either an interview or just to collect their prizes."
 
The Powerboat P1 Superstock Championship confirmed their 2011 prize of a test day in one of their awe inspiring Powerboats for six lucky Junior Rotax drivers while fellow Junior Max competitor Macaulay Austin was officially presented with the inaugural Dannie Pennell trophy.
 
Looking ahead to 2012, FKS continued to work on creating more unique opportunities for its drivers as the eagerly anticipated Bernie Ecclestone Driver of the Day prize was confirmed along with new scholarship prizes courtesy of Lohen Ltd, iZone Driver Performance and Hillspeed.
 
For more information on Formula Kart Stars please visit the brand new FKS website www.formulakartstars.com, which has links to the official FKS Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia and Youtube feeds.

Photographs courtesy of Chris Walker/Kartpix.net.

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Race In Scotland?   (18/01)

Sole UK Birel Importer, ACR, and its exclusive Scottish Birel agent LM Motorsport have teamed up to offer a part exchange kart offer for the eagerly awaited 2012 Birel 2012 RY30 S4 chassis.

The offer is open to drivers that are club members of the West of Scotland Kart Club, Grampian Kart Club, East of Scotland Kart Club or the North of Scotland Kart Club.
 
Members of these clubs can part exchange their current kart (irrespective of make) as a rolling chassis against a Brand New 2012  Birel RY30 S4 rolling chassis for just £2000 + VAT.
 
LM Motorsport specialise in Formula Blue, Rotax classes and Formula KGP, and will be attending all major Scottish racing events throughout the 2012 season.
 
"By way of this offer and thanks to the collaboration of Birel Spa, ACR, and ourselves, we can now supply a new Birel for a very competitive price. More importantly it's the point where LM Motorsport can start supporting a new Birel owner by being able to offer our full support tailored to them and their new Birel chassis, whether it be technical advice, spare parts support, awning space or even driver coaching."
 
"The new Birel S4 chassis has already been tested at Larkhall with great success and excellent driver feedback, instant sales have already followed - it's a positive start to the Scottish karting season already" commented a delighted LM Motorsport owner Lenny Messenger.

For more information on this offer contact Lenny Messenger at L M Motorsport on 07971 605558 or visit www.lmmotorsport.co.uk.

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Extra Spaces Available   (16/01)

After a very successful year in both Junior Max and Mini Max Tooley Motorsport, one of the leading Rotax teams, are now making available two more spaces in the awning.

There will be one space in Mini Max and another in Junior Max. Team principal Andrew Tooley said "After investing in a new truck we now have more room, but do not want to overload ourselves with the work, as we plan to keep the awning running both professionally and comfortable environment".

"Both myself and Technical Manager Dave Tooley agree that we can take extra drivers on, bulking the team up to 7 drivers" he continued.

This is your chance to be a part of one of the country's leading teams at an affordable rate that gives you a great opportunity to bring in top results.

The team are also the Northern Agents for all OTK products, ensuring all of the best products are on hand at all times.

For further information please contact Andrew or Dave on 07851 228619, email drewtooley16@yahoo.co.uk, or visit our website at www.tooleymotorsport.com.

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MX Brake Addition  (13/01)

Kart Components Manufacturing Ltd have added to their impressive range of MX brake systems with the new MXRACE-S.

This system uses the latest seal technology to remove brake binding and give improved performance and reliability.

As well as this we have an all new 12mm x 200mm vented disc manufactured from solid cast iron billet and radially drilled for extra ventilation.

For more details go to www.kartcomponents.com.

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ACR Are Recruiting...   (13/01)

2012 marks 20 years since Andy Cox first started his business Andy Cox Racing Ltd otherwise known as ACR with its headquarters based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. 
 
The ACR company has continued to grow year on year and is best known for being the Sole UK Importer for Italian kart giant Birel Spa since their appointment in 1995.
 
ACR has achieved success in all major catagories with the Birel brand and the company is also responsible for the Easykart UK brand,Formula KGP brand as well as corporate Birel kart supplier to Club 100 and Daytona.

We are now looking for a Factory and trackside kart mechanic. The position is permanent (subject to a 6 month probationary period). Salary is £12k to £15k dependant upon applicant experience.
 
Applicants should have their own transport; a good knowledge of kart mechanics, racing experience would be advantageous. Applicants would be supervised during the probationary period.
 
The position will involve the service and preparation of karts featuring the Easykart and Birel Motorsport range of karts. The position would also involve the PDI of new karts and equipment.
 
Basic PC skills would be required as well as a good level of competence for completing service job cards and records.
 
Applicants would also be required to attend the Easykart UK Championships and work in our team as a trackside kart mechanic. Travel and subsistence at these races would be covered by ACR Ltd.
 
Applicants should have a genuine passion for karting/motorsport and be self motivated with a good personal level of initiative as well as being a team player.
 
We are looking for a person to become an integral part of the ACR team for the future.
 
Interested applicants should send their CV and covering letter to FAO: Jayne Moore, ACR Ltd  Lissone House, Harris Business Park, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove B60 4DJ or you can email your covering letter and CV FAO: Jayne Moore at  acraccounts@btconnect.com.
 
Closing date for interested applicants: Friday 27th January 2012.

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Success Doesn't Have...   (13/01)

Four years running and still an unbeatable price of £179 with no hidden extras at Shenington and Whilton Mill.

Whatever age, ability or class the Kart Coach Team will provide the support you need to achieve your goals.

Our relaxed, friendly and spacious awning is the perfect setting in which to learn the practical and physiological skills you'll need to succeed in this exciting, demanding and ultra-competitive sport.

Driver: Detailed track walks and one to one coaching. We show you how to get the most from yourself and find the consistency you need to deliver that perfect lap. We closely monitor your on track performance and a comprehensive debrief follows each session/heat.  We will then suggest how you can improve your technique and reduce your lap times. We'll help to build up your mental strength and give you the confidence to make better starts and maximise your overtaking opportunities.

Dads: We'll teach you how to do prep your Kart, from chain adjustment to carb strip down and tuning, axle changes and steering geometry. Plus, we'll show you how to get the most out your kart in all track conditions. It's not just wet/dry hot/cold; there are an awful lot of subtle changes that will enhance the performance of your kart. We'll even do the mechanical stuff for you until have the confidence to do it yourself!

Make every weekend a productive weekend and move forward with Kart Coach.

Still at an unbeatable £179 per weekend, inclusive of one to one coaching, awning space, air and specialist tools.

Visit www.kartcoach.com or phone Michael for a chat on 07881908291.

Kart Coach congratulates Connor Gibbs, Junior Max 3rd in Shenington 4th in the Whilton Mill Club Championship, and Daniel O'Beirne 2nd in Shenington. Archie Strong goes from strength to strength at Shenington, a fabulous 4th in the final cadet race of the year!

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Forza Racing Launched   (13/01)

Under the management of Jamie Croxford and Paul Munn, a new team has recently been formed called Forza Racing. Previously responsible for the management and general running of Prima Racing, both Jamie and Paul have yielded numerous championship and race wins throughout the season, both on national and European turf. Now the time has come to branch away and reap the rewards of their hard work.
 
The team will focus on utilising only the very best equipment whilst providing drivers with a fantastic team environment encompassing; driver management and coaching, data analysis and feedback whilst also offering PR and media packages.
 
Jamie and Paul are both highly regarded within the sport. Jamie's background is that of being a professional Factory Driver within the KF categories, whilst Paul has established himself as a front-runner through the ranks all the way to Formula 3. Their wealth of experience, complimented by their winning ethos and second-to-none driver management and coaching skills equates to nothing less than a fantastic team environment.
 
The team will be split into two racing divisions; Paul Munn will be heading the Cadet department, catering for Honda, WTP and Comer in all national championships. Meanwhile, Jamie will be responsible for managing the Super Cadet and KF division, both at home and abroad. The principle behind this is to provide a platform for drivers to graduate from cadet through to super cadet and then moving on to KF. Forza are now the only team within the UK paddock to accommodate for a fluid transition up the karting ladder. 
 
Jamie and Paul both manifest an invigorating and exciting energy for the sport and have thus galvanised the opportunity to formulate a team like no other. The ethos at Forza Racing is to provide a higher level of professionalism and to hone in on both on/off track activities to develop and equip drivers for a hugely successful career within motorsport.
 
Interested? Please contact Jamie Croxford or Paul Munn for further information on places within the team for 2012 on 07730 019089 (Jamie) / 07542 808154 (Paul) or via email at jamie_croxford@yahoo.co.uk.

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Super One Series   (12/01)

An exciting new competition for fit drivers and those aiming to improve fitness is offered to the first thirty Super One drivers applying for the exclusive adidas miCoach Super1 Challenge. To be held in association with Porsche Human Performance and Race-Boots.com the competition will be held at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone. Comprising two sessions, one preceding the start and one following the end of the Super One season. Challenge competitors fitness will be assessed based on five exercises directly related to driving performance and stamina. Prizes will be awarded for the top performers and also for the most improved performances.
 
Each winner will receive a pair of adidas Kart XLT shoes, a pair of Nomex adiStar gloves, a pair of adidas training shoes and training apparel. 
 
Each runner-up will receive a pair of adidas training shoes and training apparel.
 
Participation in the adidas miCoach Super1 Challenge is for Super One Series entrants only and through the purchase of an adidas miCoach Pacer bundle from Race-Boots.com for £119.99.
 
The Initial assessment will include a talk on the benefits of fitness and nutrition from Porsche Human Performance and an introduction to the Carrera Cup Scholarship programme as Porsche gears up for its LMP1 Le Mans challenge in 2014. Competitors will then be divided into groups and undergo the series of five Challenge exercises. Between the two assessments Challenge competitors should continue to use miCoach pacer and the training plans to monitor and improve fitness throughout the season and boost chances of winning at the final assessment. At the final assessment competitors will again be divided into groups and undergo the series of five Challenge exercises before the winners are announced at a buffet lunch.
 
The Porsche Human Performance team work with top athletes within motorsport including stars from F1, LMP1, GT and MoTo GP. The Human Performance Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, which the team use in providing detailed fitness assessments and create a complete training plan for aspiring drivers and riders. Their knowledge and experience is an invaluable resource for those seeking to succeed in motorsport.
 
In addition to functional driving equipment, adidas Motorsport also offers a range of training apparel and footwear that meets the exacting personal fitness needs of the dedicated driver, to ensure competitors perform at their maximum during the Challenge, visit adidas.com/motorsport.
 
A chance not to be missed so for further information, please contact Toby Warrington at Race-Boots.com at toby@fyshe.com, or call 07775 713081.

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New Vega KGP Tyres   (11/01)

As approved by the MSA for the 2012 Formula KGP class, the new Vega XM KGP slick tyres are now in stock at KGP UK HQ.

The new XM KGP tyres (otherwise known as Vega whites) are available now priced at £129.95 + VAT per set.

The new tyre carries the KGP logo and is eligible to race from January 1st 2012.

The performance difference over last year's harder compound XH is approx 0.6 secs faster with greater corner grip in faster corners and better traction under braking.

To order your set please call the KGP office on 01527 889595 (select option 2), or for more info on Formula KGP visit www.kartgrandprix.co.uk or follow us on Facebook.

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Double Mini Max Signing   (11/01)

Harrison Thomas and Edward Tansley sign for Champions KR-Sport to contest the British Mini Max Championship.

Both Drivers will compete in the British Championship in what will be their rookie year in the class. Both Harrison and Ed have made the step up from successful cadet careers and are looking to make an impact at the sharp end of the mini max grid.

The two new signing of Harrison and Ed comes only weeks after the team confirmed front runner Tom Harvey as a KR Driver in Junior Max and confirmed the continued relationship with championship front runner Oliver Hodgson in Senior Max.

Orchard commented "We are extremely excited to have Harrison, Ed and Tom join the team and are looking forward to working with them over the winter in preparation for the British Championship campaign"

KR has openings for 1 Junior and 1 Senior Max at Super One. The new signings will benefit from the teams excellent relationship with Tonykart and Cream Engines, exceptional driver management, tuition and continued support from our Kart suppliers and Engine tuners.

Team Manager Ashley Orchard will be in attendance at the Autosport show on January 13th/14th and 15th and is available to arrange meetings to discuss what the team can do for you in 2012.

More information on the team is available at www.kr-sport.com.

To arrange a meeting please email ash@kr-sport.com or call 07921 225 680.

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Easykart Guest Drive   (11/01)

The winner of the Easykart guest drive 2012 is Jacob Topp from Swindon!
 
On hearing the news Jacob was ecstatic, proclaiming that this was the first competition he had ever won and that normally he was sceptical that anyone ever won such a free prize draw!

But after taking the view "you've got to be in it to win it!" he is now destined to race most likely at Round 5 at Forest Edge in July, which is nearest track to his home town of Swindon.

Congratulations from all at Easykart UK we look forward to seeing you later in the year in one of the senior catagories!

For more information on Easykart visit www.easykart.co.uk.

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Plato Signs For RL   (11/01)

RL Racing Department has confirmed Lewis Plato is joining its driver line-up for the 2012 campaign.

Plato's arrival signals the Suffolk team's full return to competing in the senior Rotax Max class after Jake Ball's retirement from racing early into the 2011 season.

The 18-year old Essex driver will spearhead RL Racing Department's Super One assault. He will be joined by another, as yet unnamed, driver.

"I'm obviously delighted to be joining a team with such a great pedigree," said Plato during a break in winter testing in Lanzarote. "I'm gelling well with everybody and the equipment is fantastic. I'm really looking forward to showing what I'm capable of next year."

Team boss Steve Armstrong believes his new signing is capable of making a significant contribution to his squad's history of success:  "I'm very pleased to welcome Lewis into the RL stable. We've been very successful in the Senior Max class over the past three to four years with back-to-back Super One titles for Chris Lock and Mike Simpson, who won the 2008 Euro Max Championship and were vice-British Champions and International Open winners in 2010."

He added: "Lewis's presence also complements our vastly strengthened Mini and Junior Max line-ups. All members of the team have undertaken a thorough winter testing programme in the Canary Islands. Albeit that it was at the last minute, we were able to put a package together and get him out there in December. He's fitted in very well and I'm impressed with his pace and focus. I think we'll all be in great shape come the opening race of the season."

For more information about available drives in 2012, please contact Steve Armstrong via accounts.rlracingdept@live.co.uk / 07843 586 416 or Cherelle Tooley at cherelle.rlracingdept@live.co.uk / 01502 716 200 (9am-5pm Monday-Wednesday).

You can also visit www.rlracingdepartmentltd.com.

Photograph courtesy of Bas Kaligis.

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Unique Alonso Kart Offer   (10/01)

Strawberry Racing and DHR announce unique Alonso kart offer for Autosport International.

To give your pre-season preparations a major boost, Dan Holland Racing and Strawberry Racing have teamed up to bring you an unbelievable offer at Autosport International, which is taking place at the NEC in Birmingham this weekend (14/15 January).*

Order a new 2012 FA Alonso Victory chassis at the NEC and you will receive a £200 voucher to spend on OTK parts and accessories. Not only that, you will also get the choice of either two days of professional tuition or a weekend's racing at the club meeting (venue/event to be agreed) of your choice with DHR, enjoying the same facilities and support as Super One and Euromax star, Sean Babington.

Dan says: "In the current economic climate it is difficult for karters at all levels to afford a new kart. With the new season just around the corner I wanted to give added value and extra support to drivers. This is great offer is our way of giving something back to our customers."

Visitors to the Karting Pavilion in Hall Six at the NEC will able to discuss the offer and find out more information about the OTK range of karts, parts and clothing and get first-hand advice from Strawberry Racing's experts.
 
Warwick Ringham of Strawberry believes interest and demand will be high: "Everyone loves a bargain and this is a fantastic deal, whether you're a novice or a seasoned campaigner. The offer must end on Friday 20th January and availability is limited, so you'd better get your skates on and come and see us on our stand, or call Dan directly." 
 
A new 2012 FA Alonso Victory chassis at Autosport International this weekend is priced at just £2,850 plus VAT.

For more information about the Victory chassis and details of this offer, or to pre-order your FA Kart visit www.danhollandracing.co.uk, or contact Dan on 07960 047 810. You can also email him at dan@danhollandracing.co.uk.

* - Subject to Terms and Conditions.

Photograph of Sean Babington courtesy of Chris Walker/Kartpix.net.

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Ellough Park Kart Club   (10/01)

Ellough Park's Non MSA Championship (EPKC) Round One will take place on 21st January 2012.

The timetable for the events starts with an 8am with sign on, 9am 2 hour test session (Run in groups), 9am until 11:30am scrutineering, 11:30am Race Brief, and 12pm Race Start.

1 x 3 lap practice for each class followed by 1 x 10 minute timed qualifying per class (which will determin your grid for heat one).
Heat One - 10 minutes + 1 Lap (Add heat One and qualifying together to get grid positions for Pre final).
Pre-final - 10 minutes + 1 Lap (Finishing position determins the grid for the Grand final).
Grand Final - 14 minutes + 1 Lap.

Costs are just £20.00 for Club Registration (which will allow you to be part of the championship), £45.00 Race entry fee for Members and £55.00 Race entry fee for Non-members.

For more information please visit www.elloughparkraceway.co.uk, which also includes all the dates for the Open Grand Prix, Open Team endurance, Cadet and Junior Leagues in our corporate fleet.

Testing is available during the week and some weekends now. So please contact us on 01502 717718 or check out our website for dates.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 01502 717718, or via e-mail at enquiries@elloughparkraceway.co.uk.

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Grice Racing Engines   (09/01)

Our impressive end-of-year performances continued to gather trophies and fastest laps, finishing off 2011 in style.
 
New to Minimax - Harrison Thomas, Jack Leese, Lando Norris and Connor Hall all impressed. Racing with four different teams they produced exceptional results. Existing drivers Connor Mills, Stef Charalambous and Jai Nijjar are still dominating the Super 1 Winter Series and various club level races.
 
New Junior hotshots Josh Price, Jack Lang, Jack Mitchell, Ben Hingeley, Tom Harvey, Harry Campey have proved their 2011 pace was no flluke as they continued to flourish in this difficult class.
 
To emphasise that continual development is important to our customers, we recently visited the island of Lanzarote for 3 days to further develop our motors/carbs for the 2012 regulations.

A small improvement in Junior Max and big improvement in Minimax means that you rest easy at the start of the season.
 
Our special offer continues to run for a full rebuild, including all parts and labour (excluding conrod and balance) for just...

Rotax - £340
Comer Cadet - £150
TKM - £180
Dyno Power Test - £75
Carb Strip/Prepare - £50
 
Plus, our famous annual hire package continues into the new season.  Costs are...

Minimax - £3500
Snr/Junior Max - £3700

This includes all servicing and dyno costs for the 2012 season in the UK.

For further information please call Ricky Grice on 01268 727847, 07768 047253 or visit www.griceracingengines.com.

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RL Opens Extra Spaces   (09/01)

"Your chance to join one of the most successful, best organised and motivated outfits in Britain and Europe"

RL Racing Department - one of Britain's leading Rotax teams - has created two new opportunities to run with the multiple-championship winning squad.

"We have two seats available," explains RL team boss, Steve Armstrong. "One is in Senior Max and the other in the Mini class. This is your chance to join one of the most successful, best organised and motivated outfits in Britain and Europe. We have a legacy of taking talented drivers and turning them into champions."

He added, "Our equipment is second to none. This is because we have excellent partnerships with the likes of Strawberry Racing, who supply the all-conquering Tony Kart chassis, and Britain's leading Rotax tuners. As a large team with a superb track record, we have access to the very best motors. This means that with RL Racing Department there is no longer a need to hunt around and try to buy a proven, fast engine before competing with us. We can provide genuinely quick motors on a race by race basis, or as part of our full season package.
 
Overall, we are in an excellent position to deliver the best kit in Mini, Junior and Senior Max. So we not only supply top-class driver management and tuition but also the best engines for each of the three classes."

Steve will be available on the Formula Kart Stars stand in the Karting Pavilion at Autosport International on 14/15 January. However, as demand will be high for the two remaining team places, so to avoid disappointment contact him via accounts.rlracingdept@live.co.uk / 07843 586 416 or register your interest with Cherelle Tooley at cherelle.rlracingdept@live.co.uk / 01502 716 200 (9am-5pm Monday- Wednesday).

You can also visit www.rlracingdepartmentltd.com  for more information.

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TKM Technical Regulations   (09/01)

Tal-Ko Racing has issued an updated BT82 engine fiche for the Formula TKM 2-stroke class as part of its Regulations and Technical Guide for 2012.
 
The new fiche brings totally up to date the small changes that have taken place over the last year as well as updates for 2012.  Its new format is much easier to use and understand, and contains a wealth of additional information aimed at assisting drivers.
 
The new 2012 TKM Regulations and BT82 engine fiche has been approved by the MSA and are available as a free download from www.tal-ko.com.

It is effective from January 1, 2012.
 
The full TKM Regulations and Technical Guide incorporate the updated fiche as well as full definitive regulations for both the TKM 2-stroke and 4-stroke classes. It also includes extensive information to help in the setting up and running of engines for those classes to provide the most comprehensive help available for any karting class in the world.
 
The full TKM Tech & Regs book form is available from Tal-Ko at a cost of £4.50 plus postage.  Call 01767 682020 to order.

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CIK-FIA Karting Awards   (09/01)

The International Karting Commission of the FIA (CIK-FIA) started the year 2012 in dignified fashion by rewarding its Champion Drivers of the 2011 season on Saturday 7 January in Paris, at the Pavillon Gabriel, near the FIA headquarters and just off the famous Champs Élysées and Place de la Concorde. Opened in the presence of the FIA President, Jean Todt, the ceremony has honoured nearly 30 award-winners.

The President of the CIK-FIA, Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa, stated: "2011 was a great season which revealed very worthy Champions. In some Championships, including the World KF1 Championship, the Drivers tipped as favourites were the winners, but several others saw private and non-official team Drivers create pleasant and sometimes resounding surprises. This glorious uncertainty of sport makes the beauty of Karting. We have just turned the 2011 page and are already looking at the future. The 2012 season promises to be exciting as it will introduce the new concept of engine lottery in the World KF1 Championship, thus set to balance the chances of all the protagonists, and as there will be an even increased presence of chassis makes in the 'U18' World Championship. Not forgetting that in 2012 the CIK is celebrating its 50th anniversary."

Already rewarded last December in India on the occasion of the FIA Gala when Sebastian Vettel (F1), Sébastien Loeb (Rallies) or Yvan Müller (WTCC) were also honoured, the two Karting World Champion Drivers logically received the biggest rounds of applause in Paris. Nyck de Vries' future promises to be bright - and so does that of the World KF1 Championship runner-up, Alexander Albon; they have both brilliantly completed their careers in Karting and will switch over to Motorsport this year. 'U18' World Champion Matthew Graham will have another helping in Karting and has announced that he was planning to enter both World Championships in 2012, KF1 and 'U18'. Graham's performance has also earned the Zanardi brand the official title of 2011 CIK-FIA Karting World Champion for Makes.

Amongst the laureates, two Junior Drivers went home with their arms full of trophies: Monaco's Charles Leclerc for landing both the Academy Trophy and World Cup for KF3, and the Norwegian Dennis Olsen, winner of the Viking Trophy and of the North KF3 European Trophy. The other 2011 World Cups have rewarded the Italian Loris Spinelli (KF2), the Belgian Jonathan Thonon (KZ1) and the Dutchman Joey Hanssen (KZ2). Two Japanese Drivers successively found themselves in the limelight, Daiki Sasaki and Arata Saeki, both crowned Asia-Pacific Champions, the former in KF1 and the latter in KF2. Thanks to young Paolo De Conto (18 years old) and Emmanuel Vinuales (26), respectively European Champions in categories usually more favourable to seasoned campaigners, KZ1 and Superkart, the average age of the 2011 award-winners is neatly lower than in previous years.

In addition to the trophies handed to the winners of the other CIK-FIA Championships, a few extra special prizes have been awarded. Like last year, Holland's Beitske Visser received the prize jointly offered by the CIK and by the FIA "Women in Motorsport Commission", rewarding the most deserving female Driver of the 2011 season. Only female Driver and KZ1's cadet, she distinguished herself by leading the World Cup before being forced to retire. No female had yet shown such potential in that top category of gearbox karts which is reputed to be so demanding and has now become the reserve of works teams and of Drivers who have turned into Karting professionals.

Some 185 guests attended the gala, and they were also called upon to vote for the photograph of the year. The picture taken by Philippe Kalmès, of the KSP agency, was selected.

A large selection of photographs of the "2011 CIK-FIA Karting Awards" ceremony is available on www.cikfia.com.

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Protrain Racing   (06/01)

Following on from the recent announcement that Ed Brand, British Senior Rotax Champion, will be racing for Protrain Racing Team in 2012 driving a Formula K Kart, Protrain are delighted to announce their appointment as UK agents for Formula K Karts thus reinforcing their position at the cutting edge of Kart racing.

Formula K is a marque with amazing credentials and pedigree. Based at Maranello, Formula K was devised in 2009 as the brainchild of four talented Motorsport professionals - Andrea Bertolini who, as a driver; has a resume packed with FIA GT1 World Championship titles in his Maserati MC12, is a tester for no other than Ferrari, with an important role of talent scout on behalf of this Maranello based enterprise; Pietro Corradini who in the 1970s & 1980s, was a Ferrari Racing Department mechanic working alongside Villeneuve, Lauda and Scheckter; Roberto Ninzoli with 12 years spent in karting where he won, among other things, an Italian title and Nunzio Annovi who has proven to be capable of spotting talents and providing sponsorships to bring them on with the hope of becoming a professional driver. He did so with Liuzzi and Orsini and is now focused on Formula K.

These four motorsport professionals head a team whose objective is to create competitive karts and to bring on young talents by providing them with the best tools and knowledge to do well in karting and, hopefully, one day in motorsports too. To ensure that Formula K drivers become the professional drivers of tomorrow.

Since creation Formula K's record is impressive holding the current Formula K Rotax International and European Championships. At the recent SKUSA Supernationals in Las Vegas, with over 500 drivers, Formula K was dominant. Drivers Yannick De Brabander and Dave Blom raced in the European categories and produced impressive times and results.

If you think that Formula K is just another kart option, you would be very mistaken, Formula K is not just a kart that races on a track - Formula K is a growth plan, it brings you into a family of karting that is determined to create professional racing drivers of the future. Drivers in the Formula K team benefit from a direct thread that ties Formula K to the Ferrari world, in order to spot potential talents which can be brought on, to give everyone a chance to dream. Formula K kart foresees an ongoing communication between the two worlds (although independent) where both use the same techniques to train and bring on drivers; hard training, planning, data collection, track and simulator test drives and, naturally, high professional standards. Drivers in the Protrain Racing team will benefit from this thread and independent drivers will know that they are part of this larger family who are constantly seeking success with an eye firmly fixed on your future. If you win in a Formula K kart, you will be noticed!

Formula K is committed to success at all levels and has a fantastic range of karts available now from Protrain Racing who are currently organising test drives for many interested high profile drivers.

To arrange your test drive or to find out more about Formula K karts call Gary Chapman now on 01280 814774 or 07802 966064 - it could be the best phone call you ever make.

For more information please see www.formula-k.it or www.protrainracing.co.uk.

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BPKC Winter Championship   (06/01)

The first round (of three) of the Buckmore Park Kart Club Winter Championship takes place on Sunday the 15th January.

All ABkC non gear box classes are welcome including Bambino and Open Practice will be available on both Friday 13th and Saturday 14th January.

Please contact Chris Pullman on 01634 661604 for more details. Online booking is available.

Full details are available at http://www.buckmoreparkkartclub.co.uk/content.php/00020.

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Kart Coach Congratulates...   (06/01)

Kart Coach congratulates Connor Gibbs, Junior Max 3rd in Shenington 4th in the Whilton Mill Club Championship, and Daniel O'Beirne 2nd in Shenington. Archie Strong goes from strength to strength at Shenington, a fabulous 4th in the final cadet race of the year!

2012 Unbeatable Season Price of £179 with no hidden extras at Shenington and Whilton Mill.

Move forward with the Kart Coach team; success doesn't have to cost the earth.

Whatever age, ability or class the Kart Coach Team will provide the support you need to achieve your goals. Our relaxed, friendly and spacious awning is the perfect setting in which to learn the practical and physiological skills you'll need to succeed in this exciting, demanding and ultra-competitive sport.

Dads: We'll teach you how to do prep your Kart, from chain adjustment to carb strip down and tuning, axle changes and steering geometry:  plus, we'll show you how to get the most out your kart in all track conditions. It's not just wet/dry hot/cold; there are an awful lot of subtle changes that will enhance the performance of your kart. We'll even do the mechanical stuff for you until have the confidence to do it yourself!

Drivers: Detailed track walks and one to one coaching. We show you how to get the most from yourself and find the consistency you need to deliver that perfect lap. We closely monitor your on track performance and a comprehensive debrief follows each session/heat.  We will then suggest how you can improve your technique and reduce your lap times. We'll help to build up your mental strength and give you the confidence to make better starts and maximise your overtaking opportunities.

Make every weekend a productive weekend and move forward with Kart Coach.

Still at an unbeatable £179 per weekend, inclusive of one to one coaching, awning space, air and specialist tools.

Visit www.kartcoach.com or phone Michael for a chat on 07881 908291.

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Lydd Winter Series   (05/01)

Happy New Year from Lydd Kart Circuit to all our patrons.
 
The 3rd round of our Winter Series takes place this weekend, with Open Practice on Saturday 7th and our non-MSA Raceday on Sunday 8th.

The normal Winter schedule of practice followed by timed qualifying, then two heats and a Final will be the format - with classes available for virtually any Kart.
 
Last month saw another excellent entry, with some fine racing.

The winners in December were Alfie Burgess (Bambino), Morgan Porter (Cadets), Alan Klejn (Cadet Clubman), Liam Carter (Honda Clubman), Michael Eastwell (Juniors), Graham king (ProKarts) and Sam White (Senior Rotax).
 
Why not come along and join in the fun, blow away the cobwebs and banish the winter blues at Kent's fastest Kart Circuit.

Please visit our website at www.lyddkarting.com or phone 01797 321895.

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Race Against Kartforce   (05/01)

Fancy kart racing against our team of injured troops?
 
Teamworks Karting have been great supporters and have very generously organised the following fundraising races at their tracks. 
 
Create a team of 5 drivers and come race against the injured troops of Team KartForce. If you can't make up a full team of 5 drivers just let us know - you can join other teams.
 
Reading - Tue 24th Jan.
Peterborough - Thu 26th Jan.
Letchworth - Thu 2nd Feb.
Birmingham - Tue 7th Feb.
 
Arrive: 18.30hrs.
Race Briefing: 19.00hrs.
Race Length: 2 hrs.
Teams: 8 teams - max 5 drivers/team.
Entry Fee: £55.00/driver.
 
Venue website - www.teamworkskarting.com.
 
Spectators also very welcome. There's a cafe/bar for refreshments and we'll be selling KartForce t-shirts and other items - stickers, patches, etc.
 
For more information or to book a place contact Dave on 01635 770601 or email dave@kartforce.org.

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Intrepid North West Agents   (04/01)

Having recently been announced as the new Intrepid agent for the North West, DND Motorsport now offer a full range of Intrepid parts along with the new 2012 Cruiser M2. With some great deals on offer, we also have test drives available, at all circuits across the North West.
 
We also stock a full range of kart spares, which will be available online, at race meetings and also tests days that we're in attendance. For a full list of products please visit our website at www.dndmotorsport.co.uk. Customers will receive a 10% discount off their first order (excluding chassis - although great deals are available).
 
For more information or to arrange a test day contact us at info@dndmotorsport.co.uk or on 07535 645730 or 07999 979812.

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Awning Space Available   (04/01)

ST Racing would like to wish all of there customers a Happy New Year and all the best for 2012.
 
We would also like to add that we still have awning space available for the upcoming season at all Rotax Super 1 events, most club circuits, and NKF for Minimax, Junior Max and Senior Max.

We have chassis straightening facilities at every meeting and we are also Tony Kart agents.

We have respectful rates at £100 a day for club meetings and £125 a day at Super 1.
 
If you would like to race with us in 2012 please contact John on 07884 267159, or email us at stracing@hotmail.co.uk.

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Minimax Throttle Restrictor   (04/01)

With effect from the 1st of January 2012 there is a new throttle restrictor for Minimax.

The restrictor is easily fitted inside the plastic carburettor top and then controls the opening of the slide to approximately 2/3 of maximum. There is a secondary component that is fitted over the carburettor top to stop the driver unscrewing the top while in motion.

The total cost for these parts together amounts to £18.67 including VAT.

The parts are in stock now for immediate delivery from Rotax dealers and Service centres.

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Elite Intensive Course   (03/01)

Elite Driver Management, run by Fusion Motorsport's Dan Hazlewood, will be running 2 day intensive courses for kart drivers in all categories and levels of experience in preparation for the 2012 season.   The courses will take place at Whilton Mill, Nr Daventry and the iZone Driver Performance centre at Silverstone, Northamptonshire.
 
Drivers will use their own equipment and will have an initial evaluation and training day at Whilton Mill on a semi-exclusive test day.  Following the test day, they will be escorted to iZone Driver Performance at Silverstone for a 2 hour session on the new purpose built Kart Simulator.  During the session on the simulator, drivers will be coached on various areas for improvement around the Whilton Mill circuit based on their on-track evaluation. 
 
On the following day, drivers will be taken back to the circuit to put their new techniques into practice and improve their lap times during another semi-exclusive test day. 
 
This intensive course is designed to teach drivers both practical and theoretical elements that will significantly raise their level of performance.
 
The Elite Intensive Course will run from January - March 2012 at a cost of £799 plus VAT.

For more information contact Dan Hazlewood on 07733 011221 or email danhazlewood@me.com.

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