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How Do You Prepare For Your Maidan F1 Test? Karting Obviously!
Australian V8 SuperCar driver Cameron McConville has been promised a test in a 08 spec Honda F1 car. In preparation for the test there was only one vehicle on earth that could possibly come close to an F1 car...>>
Personal Lap Timer and GPS Data Logger - In a Watch for 175 Quid!
I’m not sure what AiM are thinking making a watch that’s even better than their GPS kart data loggers, at half the price. But there you go, that’s what they are doing! For karting use, all you would have to do is press a button...>>
TonyKart Release Statement on Camponeschi!
The Tony Kart Junior Team came to know with great regret the results of the anti-doping tests its driver Flavio Camponeschi was subjected to, on the occasion of the “CIK-FIA World Cup for KF2” which took place on the track La Conca (Italy) on the 20th of September 2008...>>

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Secrets of How Throttle Control Magically Makes You Faster

stars of tomorrow kartingIt's been a mammoth 20 years since the UK has seen a proper full-on CIK event. The last being the ICA Euro Qualifyers at Thee Sisters in 92. Many have pondered why we have not seen another event since. Be it tracks or facilities the wait is now over.

Stars Of Tomorrow have announced that they will be running a CIK accredited series in 2009 !

Iinterview with Championship Organiser Carolynn Hoy>>

You only have to check out the latest pictures coming from the CIK European Karting events to see how all the top teams are now using data to maximise their speed!

But don't be intimidated by it all. We bring you an article from new website Kart Intelligence that shows just how accessible data is for everyone!

Learn secrets of throttle control magic>>

  Developing a Kart Chassis - The NJR Octane

 

kart chassis development NJR OctaneThe UK built NJR Octane has repeatedly won the UKs most prestigous karting championships beating the likes of TonyKart, Birel, and CRG!

I spoke to Nick Jest of NJR to find out how he goes about building a kart that can out-pace the big three Italian manufacturers on a regular basis. Nick reveals the inner secrets to beating the Italians at their own game!

Developing a Championship Winning Chassis>>

Formula TKM - Life in the old dog? Jack Hawksworth - UK's KZ Star Interviewed

Formula TKM has gone through a turbulent couple of years. But with the pennies being pinched TKM may be the answer.

TKM has produced some of the best drivers in the world, and we ask what is going on with one of UK karting's oldest classes.

Gary Catt, Alan Turney, and Jack 'The Beast' Dex all add their comments. Read More>>

jack hawksworth karting KZ2While British drivers continue to excel in the direct drive International scene, UK based drivers have never made a big impact in the ICC/KZ classes...until now!

Jack Hawksworth stamped his mark at Round 2 of the WSK Series in KZ2 (formely ICC) with a top 10 finish racing against the likes of Marco Ardigo and Jonathon Thonon.

Jack Hawksworth Interview here>>

Vortex KF1 Kart Track Video Test Iztech Kart Seat Track Test

Karting with KF1 engineKF1 is the pinnacle of world karting. We have a video and test report to let you know what the 'next generation' of karting is all about.

Will Dendy tests the World dominating KF1 Vortex and reveals his opinions on what it's like to drive, and we reveal whether it can lose the tag of just being a 'Rotax MAX on Steroids'.

KF1 kart test with video here>>

For the past 20+ years Tillet has been the main player when it comes to kart seats. Rarely challenged as the number 1 kart seat manufacturer in the world, it has dominated the karting scene winning numerous world, and European titles.

But a new player is on the scene to challenge the Tillet whitewash – Iztech

Check out the Video Test>>

 

Will KF Save British Karting... Or Kill It? Stars of Tomorrow Series 2008- Round 2 PF International

kf2 IAME kartingSpecial Report - We ask karting's big hitters what they think about the new CIK KF classes.

Find out what Paul Fletcher, Mark Rose, Simon Wright, and more think about where KF will take British Karting, and also what the average karting clubbie driver thinks about it all.

Will KF Save British Karting... Or Kill It?>>

The MSA British Cadet Kart Championships kicked off with the first round of the Stars of Tomorrow series at PF International. We joined the double header on Sunday for the round two action.

Mini-Max, Junior Max and KF3 drivers were all fighting for their respective titles in the difficult conditions

Stars of Tomorrow Series 2008 round2>>

KF3 Kart Test Video with Onboard Footage

Offenbach International Kart Show 2008

Karting Tests and Features - Karting1 on the new KF3The future of Karting is the new generation of KF engines -so Karting 1 fitted a camera to Oliver Walker's BRM chassis fitted with an XTR Merlin KF3 engine at PF.

These engines are especially quiet but seriously fast! Take a look at the video to see Oliver blast Junior Rotax karts on the straight

KF3 On-board karting video here>>

offenbach kart showThe Annual Offenbach International Kart Show is one of the biggest kart shows in the world. It was as popular as ever this year with many new products on show. Ian Turner reports for Karting1 and gets the lowdown on this years show

New 4 Stroke engines, and cool new devices were on display!

Check out the 2008 Offenbach International Kart Show Report>>

Rotax DD2 Arrow Kart Video Test Mark Litchfield Overtaking Driving Techniques on Video

Rotax DD2The DD2 is claimed to be the future of karting by Rotax, so we give the 2 geared machine a good blast round Whilton Mill.

Also, Alan commits a henous Bandit crime that must be witnessed!

Rotax DD2 kart report and video>>

 

In our opinion Britain's best driver, and maybe the world's best, Mark Litchfield is caught on camera storming through the pack at PF. Check out how he makes hairpin passes look easy and his own special overtaking spots at PF
Mark Litchfield karting video>>
KartSim Interview- Taking Kart Simulators to a Whole New Level! McLaren-Mercedes Vodafone Karting Challenge

KartSim is potentially ready to set the karting world alight. Due late 2007 KartSim offers physics based an actual kart dynamics.

With a dedicated team, KartSim looks to take karting simulators onto a whole new level!
Interview with KartSim developers>>

Lewis Hamilton and karting StarsAlex Albon wins the McLaren-Mercedes Vodafone Karting Challenge in front of F1 hero Lewis Hamilton. Top ten Stars of Tomorrow cadet drivers compete.

Report includes more video footage of Lewis Hamilton in a JICA and audio interviews with the cadet stars and Carolyn Hoy
Lewis Hamilton and Karting Stars here>>

NEW Aixro XR50 Wankel Kart Engine Tested + PAUL RICARD TEST FOOTAGE

 

The Rotary Kart Engine Test that Blew us Away!! Why the 50hp Aixro XR50 is the most stunning engine we ever drove- includes video.
Aixro XR50 Wankel Kart Video>>

NEW - Aixro XR50 McLaren SLR Kart Footage>>

 

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