Euro Challenge Competition not Dampened by Stormy Weather
Euro Challenge Competition not Dampened by Stormy Weather
Round 1 of the Rotax Euro Challenge for 2010 returned to the popular “drivers’” circuit of Sologne Karting, Salbris, France last weekend where the weather played a very significant role in the results, but failed to affect the spirit of the highly competitive racing. At almost 1.5km in length, the rather technical track that’s been a selected venue for the series on a handful of occasions now played host once again for 180 competitors coming from five continents of the globe including several new nations being represented in 31.
Gilbert ninth at PF International Kart Circuit
JRP Energy Racing Team driver Mitchell Gilbert competed in his first British event this weekend, finishing ninth in the fourth round of the TVKC Club Championship at the PF International Kart Circuit on Sunday 4 April.
Over 120 drivers competed during the weekend in a three heat – one final format with Mitchell going head to head with scores of British drivers who have spent their lives competing at the Lincolnshire based circuit. Despite struggling with a lack of grip on a slippery track surface and a completely different race format the Australian driver was still able to lap within two tenths of a second of the race leaders.
Mitchell Gilbert prepares for first British race at PF International Kart Circuit
15 year old Australian driver Mitchell Gilbert (Energy/TM/Vega) will compete in his first British event this weekend in the fourth round of the TVKC Club Championship at the PF International Kart Circuit on Sunday 4 April.
Over 120 drivers will compete during the weekend in a three heat – one final format. Mitchell will go head to head with scores of British drivers who have spent their racing careers competing at the Lincolnshire based circuit.
Lotus F1 Drivers Meet Karters
Lotus Racing Formula 1 drivers Heikki Kovalainen, Jarno Trulli, and Fairuz Fauzy were at the Speedway PLUS Karting Circuit today. Some of Malaysia's young karters were at the track to meet the drivers and ask questions about the Lotus Racing drivers' road to F1. Kovalainen, Fauzy, and AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes all took to the track in karts for a bit of fun.
Maddox Margutti Trophy Report
“The KZ2 podium is a very good result – said Peter de Bruijn after the race -. We are very motivated by the quality of our equipment, which will be a surprise to many during the season. We will be concentrating a lot of efforts in the gearbox category with Jack Hawksworth, and I promise you will be amazed by the development we have done with Iame. I can openly say that in 2010 we aim at the European and World Championships titles.” Maddox grabbed a 2nd place in KZ2 with Jack Hawksworth. They also had a presence in KF3 with Lucas Auer and Tanart Sathienthirakul in KF2. Download the Maddox Margutti Trophy Report. (pdf)
PDB Margutti Trophy Report
Peter de Bruijn’s PDB Racing Team took on the grids of the 21st Margutti Trophy with a team of six drivers in KF2, KF3 and KZ2. Download the full PDB Press Release. (pdf)
