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Archive for July, 2009

Video – Kubica, Vettel and Schumacher KZ2 Lonato!

Friday, July 17th, 2009

A brief 10 second video has appeared on Youtube of Kubica’s karting event at Lonato. It shows what appears to be either a vintage kart, or a modern one driven without pods driven by possibly Sebastian Vettel. Robert Kubica and Michael Schumacher also feature.

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Nelson Piquet Jnr – Karting More Tiring Than F1!

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Formula 1 drivers are supposed to be the fittest men on the planet but on Nelson Piquet Jnr’s Twitter Page he wrote this about yesterday’s karting event organised by Robert Kubica in KZ2 karts at Lonato -
“I have to admit: The go-kart I drove made me feel more tired than when I drive my F1 [...]

MAJOR WINS FOR BARGAIN PRICED CHASSIS – X30 KART SUCCESSES

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

The X30 chassis by GMS Design is priced super competitively at £2150 including seat, wheels and even full
sticker kit. But don’t be fooled by the low cost, this chassis performs at the highest level!

The X30 has had numerous European top results and is now starting to show its class in the UK.
Whilton Mill Dadson [...]

Robert Kubica Organises KZ2 Kart Race For F1 Friends at Lonato!

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Rumours had been circulating that Polish BMW F1 star Robert Kubica has been organising some KZ2 races in Italy between the German, and Hungarian F1 Grand Prix weekends. Drivers invited are Felipe Massa, Timo Glock, Sebastian Vettel, Nelson Piquet, Tonio Liuzzi and Michael Schumacher. Well rumours they are no more. South Garda Karting have published [...]

Pedal Kart Grand Prix

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Sunday 6 September 2009
Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex

Teams of four will race the classic Goodwood circuit – driving the same track as the heroes of yesteryear. The Goodwood circuit was the scene of legendary battles between great motor sport heroes from 1948 through to 1966.

Each team will receive their own pedal kart (with their team name on the number plates) which they are free to decorate with team logos. The race will be a relay with each of the four team members completing a lap (2.4 miles) of the Goodwood circuit. The kart can be retained after the event or donated to the charity.

Griffin Racing Sets the Standard High at Hooton Park – MBKC and Dragon Club Premier Meetings

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Despite a very challenging start to the karting year, due in parts to the hard economic climate and drivers/and driver’s sponsors (ie the bank of mum and dad) many drivers left it late in committing or unable to commit to as many club championships as in previous years. Griffin Racing has managed to set its [...]

Stop Press – Important announcement from SRS Racing.

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

SRS Racing, a long established and well respected name within the karting industry, is rebranding to Ziemelis Motorsport as at 1 July 2009.
We are essentially the same team with multiple karting champion Stuart Ziemelis at the helm but with a wider service offering and all the knowledge and experience still on tap that comes from [...]

Gallery: Valentino Rossi Races SuperKarts at Laguna Seca

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Just before the MotoGP weekend Valentino Rossi enjoyed racing Yamaha 250cc SuperKarts at Laguna Seca. What was supposed to be a demonstration run with the likes of Wayne Rainey in toe, Rossi just put his foot to the floor and disappeared into the distance at the surprise to his fellow racers. Valentino Rossi isn’t new [...]

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