Bradford’s Stateside rookie Jack Hawksworth shines on oval test debut

Jack Hawksworth at the Lucas Oil Raceway 2012

You would have been hard-pressed to tell that Jack Hawksworth had never driven on an oval before to see him in action in the Star Mazda Championship group test at Lucas Oil Raceway – and after lapping an outstanding second-quickest on his first visit to the track, the talented young Bradford-born … [Read more...]

EASTERN CANADIAN KARTING CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES 2012 EVENT OFFICIALS

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"Veteran officials secured with AACA pre-grid officials marshalling all four events" May 16, 2012 - With the start of the 2012 Eastern Canadian Karting Championship (ECKC) series just days away, series personnel are pleased to announce their line-up of Event Officials. As the premier karting … [Read more...]

CIK-FIA World KF1 Championship – Suzuka Preview

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A little more than six months after crowning Nyck De Vries, the Suzuka circuit will host again the World KF1 Championship from 17 to 20 May. This time the Japanese track will be the scene of the first event of a competition which will see the fight between Karting stars and very ambitious young … [Read more...]

ENZO MESTRE SHOWS SPEED BUT RUNS INTO BAD RACING LUCK IN PHOENIX

Enzo Mestre and his Formula K chassis was fast in Phoenix but ran into some bad racing luck (Photo - Todd McCall - On Track Promotions)

May 16, 2012 - Travelling to the Musselman Honda Circuit for the opening round of the SuperKarts! USA (SKUSA) Pro Tour, TaG Senior pilot Enzo Mestre would look to start his 2012 campaign off right. Competing aboard a High-Rev powered Formula K Chassis with support from Champion Racing, Mestre opened … [Read more...]

ALEX AND MIKEY HORNBORG DONATE TO THE KIDNEY TRUST

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May 15, 2012 - Unlike many of their karting counterparts, Alex and Mikey Hornborg take to the kart track not only for results, but to garner support and help for a charity of their choice. Working the first four months of 2012 with The Kidney Trust, the Hornborg duo is set to close out their … [Read more...]

DEVLIN DEFRANCESCO SCORES HEAT RACE WIN AND TOP TEN FINISHES DESPITE ENGINE TROUBLES IN ITALY

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May 14, 2012 - Descending on the Circuio Internazionale Napoli in Sarno, Italy, DeFrancesco Racing (DFR) pilot Devlin DeFrancesco would see action in the Mini 60 division at the CSAI Championship. With impressive results in North American and European karting to date in 2012, the young pilot would … [Read more...]

LEDSON MOTORSPORTS KICKS OFF 2012 SEASON

Ledson Motorsports will take on Ontario Legends action in 2012 with Nicholas in the driver's seat

Bolton, Ontario - May 14, 2012 - After a long offseason, Ledson Motorsports is back in full swing as they recently got their 2012 season underway. Taking to the Simcoe Kart Club for the first event on their busy schedule, team drivers Nicholas and Cole Ledson were both in action at the first round … [Read more...]

MORE TOP TEN FINISHES FOR MICHAEL AND NICHOLAS D’ORLANDO IN WKA COMPETITION

Michael d'Orlando proved that he has the speed to compete with the best in the WKA Manufacturer's Cup (Photo: Sean Buur - Go Racing Magazine)

May 14, 2012 - Descending on the newly renamed Pittsburgh Racing Complex, d'Orlando Racing pilots, Michael and Nicholas d'Orlando would look to continue momentum gained at the previous events. Fresh off of podium results at both the World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturer's Cup event in South … [Read more...]

ROBERT LA ROCCA CONTINUES WINNING STREAK IN F2000 CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Robert La Rocca dominates Road Atlanta taking a pole position, victory and a new lap record (Photo: Dennis Valet)

May 14, 2012 - Traveling to the famed Road Atlanta facility in Braselton, Georgia, Venezuelan pilot Robert La Rocca would look to extend his F2000 Championship Series overall point lead. After proving that he would be a championship contender during the first event weekend, La Rocca solidified that … [Read more...]

Max DEFOURNY – Max Continues His Rise to the Top

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A kart driver at international level since 2011, 13 year-old Max Defourny has made a stunning progression over the last few months. This driver from Luxemburg is 100% focussed and committed to his goal: to get back on the podium as soon as possible. In the last few races, he has shown his … [Read more...]

Bucks speed demon Tom Ingram appointed brand ambassador for watchmaker Kennett

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In a sport in which results are invariably determined by split-second precision and minute gaps on the timing screens, Tom Ingram’s newest sponsor should come in ‘handy’ indeed – as the talented High Wycombe-based speed demon has been appointed a brand ambassador for up-and-coming watchmaker … [Read more...]

SOLID GAINS IN HUNGARY FOR NICHOLAS LATIFI

Nicholas Latifi earned his first top four result in the F3 Italia series at the Hungaroring Circuit (Photo by: Alessio Morgese)

Toronto, Ontario - Nicholas Latifi, a member of the Sofina Foods Drivers' Development Program, completed a challenging weekend of racing as he entered his first race at the famed Hungaroring Circuit near Budapest, Hungary. The RP Motorsports driver was in the thick of the action during every … [Read more...]