International
BRP Rotax Announce Grand Finals Chassis'
Here's the list of chassis suppliers for the 2008 Rotax Grand Finals to be held at the La Conca Internatinoal Circuit in Muro Leccese, Italy.
- Junior: Intrepid
- Senior: Maranello
- DD2: CRG
Gilbert misses the cut in Angerville
Malaysian driver Mitchell Gilbert took part in the WSK series again, this time in Angerville, France. He was more consistently on the pace this time around in the KF3 category and was on the pace to make it to the final. After the heats he was placed in 31st, meaning he only just missed out on a direct road to the finals by 3 positions. Starting from 3rd in the second chance heat he had trouble on the first lap and was forced to charge back up from well down the field. He made it back up to 10th place, but with only the top 6 making it through to the final Mitch is now looking on to the next round on the 8th-10th of May in Lonato, Italy.
Joosens Wins a Wet Euro Challenge
The first round of the Rotax Euro Challenge was held at the Sologne Karting Circuit in Salbris, France on March 26-30. Mike Joossens took the win on his Kombi Kart in the Seniors in wet conditions followed by Christopher Lock.
2008 Rotax Max Grand Finals Location Announced
BRP-Rotax have announced the 2008 Rotax Grand Finals and date. The event will be held at the La Conca International Circuit in Muro Leccese, Italy on 27-30 November 2008.
CIK-FIA Updates: Macau date change, starting regulations etc.
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has announced some decisions on karting. New starting rules have been put in place, with a white line to separate rows 110 meters leading up to the start line. 110m does seem a fairly long distance, perhaps with the intention of keeping karts from touching when coming around the final corner. In addition to this the speed when approaching the start line is to be at between 15 and 25kph. Other decisions include changes to homologation extensions, calendar structure, and a change of date for the Macau CIK-FIA Asia Pacific Championship from October to 27-30 November.
Intrepid Force Rotax Sign Daniel Rochford
Australian driver Daniel Rochford will race alongside Intrepid Force Rotax teammates Imre Birizdo of Hungary and Austria’s Kevin Reichard in Senior max this year at the Rotax Euro Challenge.
