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Rotax Max Challenge Malaysia Rd.1
The first round of the 2008 Plus Rotax Max Challenge Malaysia was held over last weekend at the Sepang International Karting Circuit. In the senior category Imran Zaharias took first ahead of Masedenal Ali and Mikko Nassi. Full results for all categories are available on the MyLaps website. Pictures to follow.
Discuss the event in the forums.
Mitchell Gilbert Joins Factory Kosmic Team in 2008
The Kosmic racing department has announced their driver lineup for 2008, and in the KF3 category this includes Mitchell Gilbert - an Australian driver that has been karting in Malaysia for the past 7 years or so.
Mitchell will be representing Malaysia in the ultra-competitive WSK series in the KF3 category. There are already 90 drivers on the provisional entry list. Good luck Mitch! You can read the announcement by kosmic on their website here.
Comment on this news in the forums.
Attention Malaysia Max Racers – Tires and Engine Recall
Kartmore Racing Services has made an announcement on the Junior Max engine recall and Mojo D2 tire availability. The engine recall will take place at Kartmore Racing Services this Friday. Check the announcement on their site here. Also the Mojo D2 tyres which will be used in the Rotax Challenge are now available for purchase. Read the announcement on the KRS site here, and discuss the Mojo D2 tires in the forum.
Thailand Karting Championship Rd.1
KartThai.com reports that the first round of the Thailand National Karting Championship was held last weekend with a total of 71 karters taking part in the racing.
- Download the results in Excel format.
- KartThai.com has some pictures of the event here.
- Michel Petrotchenko has his shots here.
Michel Petrotchenko Karting Photography
You've seen his photos here on KartingAsia.com previously on several Thailand karting events. Michel Petrochenko has now launched his new website as a place for competitors to view his photography and read his views on karting events. Check www.kartingphotography.com.
The Expat KL Karting Offer
Malaysian karting driver John King has been featured in the February edition of The Expat Magazine. The article has a bit about John and a bit about Karting in Malaysia. It also has a special offer from John for KartingAsia.com forum members - you can have a go in his 125cc kart! Check out the magazine which is available for reading in numerous outlets around KL such as restaurants and coffee shops (Starbucks etc.). Or you can read it online on www.expatkl.com. (registration required)
