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2017 CIK-FIA Best-Of: 2017: The year of consecration for Danny Keirle

A British Driver who races in the United Kingdom most of the time, Danny Keirle has always been among the fastest in the various categories he has raced in since his debut. The attentive observers had spotted this very promising talent who managed to break into the X30 Senior without significant financial resources. The […]

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2017 CIK-FIA Best-Of: 2017: The year of consecration for Danny Keirle

Danny, your win at the world was a big surprise. What happened for you?

– It was a surprise for me too. I did not know the OK category, I had never raced in a CIK-FIA event before and I did not know what to expect. I had the chance to join the Chiesa Corse team for the occasion, because I did not really have any other possibilities. We worked a lot together to develop the Zanardi chassis just before the race. I thank Dino Chiesa for giving me this fantastic opportunity. I don’t think I disappointed him!

How has your career in Karting gone?

– I started racing at the age of 10. My father was racing himself and I sort of took over. Over the last three years, I have won many X30 Senior titles like the Kartmasters Grand Prix, the British Championship and the European Open. Winning the title of CIK-FIA World Champion; I had not dreamed of it! I don’t yet know what I will do next season, but I would like to be able to race in more CIK-FIA Competitions.

How did you build your world victory?

– I know the PF International track very well, that’s why I started the World Championship adventure in the OK category. So I had the home advantage, which is not negligible at this track. It helped me stay clear of skirmishes and penalties. My kart was very effective and I didn’t encounter any technical problems.

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Publié le 24/01/2018