The Academy Trophy gets started

32 participants, 22 nationalities, from Europe, Asia, North America and South America, these figures reflect the success of the formula with the national federations and their young talent. Faced with changing conditions, the inexperienced competitors quickly got used to the equipment and gaps in performance were rapidly reduced.

The hero of the day, Maxime Potty, confirms this impression: “I have never experienced such close competition on a single type of kart and between drivers” he explained. “Whether the Parolin chassis, FIM engine or Vega tyres, the differences were very small, we could all run in the same tenth of a second. As a result, the fights were very close. There was a lot of passing and lead changes. I would like to see the photos to see the effect from the outside, but behind the wheel, it was intense. In addition there is an agreeable atmosphere in the Academy paddock, we are close to each other. Regarding the level of competition, it will not be easy, there is already a good field at the first round and I spotted a few drivers who will soon be very competitive.”

The next meeting will be in July in Italy at the Ortona circuit.

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