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The name Micro clearly denotes that the renewed model has been created for the youngest drivers, it has been studied and realized in order to satisfy all children’s needs.
The Micro has been manufactured paying great attention to every single detail, so that the youngest drives can enjoy themselves in a thoughtless and safe way.

The Micro is provided with apposite systems which allow to adapt the seat place to drivers having a different height. Tony Kart technical department has developed a system of slides which allow to adjust the pedals and the seat with a few easy and fast movements.

Thanks to this systems of adjustments the Micro can be used by the same driver for a long time without any problem. The frame is Ø 25mm and all the components, in aluminium machined by OTK, will be similar to the top model, the RACER EVR. The style is modern and technologic with the WTD Wind Tunnel Design.

The Micro is available with two different engines: the Honda GX35 or Comer C50.

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Last weekend The KF1 drivers were called into a meeting with MSA Chief Colin Hilton to discuss the current regulations used in the KF1 class and whether they should use the 2009 CIK KF1 regulations. It was decided at the first round that the 2009 KF1 Championship would stick with the 2008 KF1 regulation (albeit slightly modified - new clutch and head volume).

During the meeting the MSA Official wanted to refer the issue to the Kart Sporting Committee chaired by Rod Taylor. However most drivers and teams objected, arguing that the rules should stay as decided at the first round and not be referred to another “committee or group of people we have never heard of” as described by a team boss who was present. One team member did raise worries about not having enough engines parts from the factory to repair 2008 spec engines and that this could cause problems later on in the season.

We await any announcement

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The Essay Grand Prix Open Karting FFSA, third round of the 2009 French Championship, has several particularly attractive features for the best drivers in international karting. Since their debut in March, the GPOs have already built an excellent reputation, but the Essay GPO, held on 4, 5, 6 and 7 June, will be the not-to-miss event.

Indeed, it will be a sort of general rehearsal before the European Super KF & KF2 Championship, which will be held on this same track in early August, and several among the most competitive teams have already announced their presence. In addition to that, during this GPO, the FFSA will hold its French Super KF Championship in a single race, a great challenge to face, indeed. Do not miss it, register now!

Info Kartcom - GPO / © Photo KSP

Rotax vient d'annoncer le nom des marques qui vont fournir les châssis pour la Grande Finale du Max Challenge 2009 à Sharm El Sheik en Egypte au mois de décembre.

C'est CRG qui va équiper les catégories Senior et DD2 avec ses modèles Black Star et Dark Rider, tandis que Maranello rafle la catégorie Junior avec des RS9. Comme Maranello appratient au groupe CRG, on voit que les relations entre ce dernier et Rotax sont excellentes, puisque le matériel choisi en 2008 avait déjà la même provenance.

Info Kartcom - kartingasia.com / © Photo Ken Johnson - Rotax

Créée il y a quelques mois, l’association Handi-Kart de Belleville-sur-Vie, en Vendée, annonce son inauguration officielle pour le 24 mai, sur le circuit Philippe Alliot de Belleville-sur-Vie, toujours en Vendée.

Activement soutenue par l’entreprise Batistyl, l’association regroupe actuellement une dizaine de membres, dont Fabrice Dubois est la star incontestée. Il faut dire que Fabrice ne ménage pas ses efforts pour montrer qu’il est possible à un tétraplégique de pratiquer le karting. Il a tout d’abord conçu un matériel adapté à son handicap en collaboration avec Sodikart. Il a ensuite tout fait pour pouvoir rouler en ouverture de compétitions importantes comme les Grand Prix FFSA, les Championnats d’Europe et même le Championnat du Monde à La Conca en Italie. C’est grâce à son énergie incroyable que Batistyl a souhaité étendre son partenariat à l’association entière.

En partenariat avec Batistyl, l’association Handi-Kart est là pour aider les handicapés qui veulent pratiquer le karting en les faisant bénéficier de son expérience technique et humaine. Une initiative à encourager en venant assister à l’inauguration !

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