Vroom International n°81 january 2008

The best of karting is yet to be seen

As the Italian karting fans, who have been living through quite a difficult time, already know, what I’d like to tell you is to keep your chin up, look ahead and yell out the love for karting that seeps through every pore of your skin. We’re still living a critical moment in Europe too, but at the same time there are clear signals to show that in some countries the sport is picking up. For example in the UK, where we have done a “special” report in this month’s issue and in Spain where they are reaping the best of what has been sown in the past 5 years thanks to regional policies aimed in investing in the sport and new drivers. Clearly, this was to be expected because the solution didn’t fall like manna from heaven, but it came as results of hard work, with promotional formulas aimed to draw more youngsters to this wonderful sport, karting. Unfortunately, not all the federations, Italian included, have managed to get involved in time to limit the damage due to an expected economic recession in the old continent with the advent of a common currency. Also the Cik weren’t able to see what karting was heading for…and the United States alone simply can’t be the universal remedy for all harm, especially for the karting industry. And yet, they still prove to have clear ideas restoring trust in the 100cc for another 4 years, showing that the engine is not really so determining for the success of a motoring sport such as karting. But we really didn’t need the traditionalist Americans to tell us.

Karting as a sport must be more open minded with different solutions that allow karters to really live this exhilarating experience. Anyone, even if with personal interest, ought to be given a chance to practice karting. A sport from which there shouldn’t be the slightest condition or prejudice. Karting today should reveal all the different aspects it represents. The aspect coated with international events as stage and important showcase, very important for bringing the sport and protagonist into the limelight, the same characters, in fact, that make the difference in F1. Like all extreme sport, karting too lives its requirements and enables anyone who practices it to challenge his personal limits, a fundamental aim for each and every one of us. Karting has this prerogative, but many have not realized it yet. Is the best of karting yet to be seen?

summary

Senna Institute – Winning in life
Special – PRI Trade Show
Hall of fame – 1964/2007 updated results
Race Report – Macau International GP / Rotax Max Grand Finals
X-RAY – LK8 Lenzokart
Practical side – Tryton F2 Carburettor
Track Test – Lenzo FX1 + LKE 125 R8 & R7
Thesis & Antithesis – Rims & hubs
Nations – Brazil, Australia, England, Spain
Columns – Mondokart, Technical queries, CIK 2008 calendar
Cartoon – Here we are again
 

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