CIK-FIA PRESENTATION DOSSIER 2018 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier
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CIK-FIA PRESENTATION DOSSIER 2018 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier SUMMARY 04 Introduction 06 Karting 08 Karting drivers before becoming F1 Champions 12 The CIK-FIA 14 The Promoter RGMMC Group 16 2018 Racing Season 20 OK Competitions 26 OK-Junior Competitions 32 KZ Competitions 38 KZ2 Competitions 44 CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy 48 The Partners 50 The Circuits 68 Contacts 02 03 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier INTRODUCTION An integral part of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), the International Karting Commission (CIK-FIA) governs worldwide Competition and awards the only official titles of World Champion and European Champion in Karting. n close collaboration with its Promoter the I RGMMC Group, here the CIK-FIA presents the most up-to-date Championships which bring together the best Drivers and the greatest hopefuls of Motor Sport of the future during races of an incredible intensity. Let’s discover the potential of top level Karting as practiced in the CIK-FIA events. 04 05 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier LE KARTING Invented by the Americans in the 1950s, Karting quickly became a great success in Europe and today is a fully-fledged motorsport discipline. arting is a great school of life for young people and the K best way to learn about driving and racing. The best route for the future car Champions, Karting is also practiced by enthusiasts who devote all their energy to it. The CIK-FIA Championships are open to drivers from the age of 12, with no upper age limit. Although the kart is basically a machine of simple design, the high standard of Competition makes it a very high level sport where ultra-competent professional teams confront each other. The spectacle provided by Karting events has an intensity rarely seen in motorsport. The closeness of the track, a succession of races throughout the weekend, constant suspense and the beauty of the struggle for victory make it an exciting discipline to experience for both specialists and the general public. In addition, karting is particularly suitable for live TV viewing and sharing on social networks. 06 07 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier KARTING DRIVERS BEFORE MICHAEL SCHUMACHER FERNANDO ALONSO BECOMING F1 CHAMPIONS The history of motorsport includes innumerable Champions who have stood out in karting before reaching Formula 1 or NICO ROSBERG LEWIS HAMILTON shining in other disciplines. SEBASTIAN VETTEL VALTTERI BOTTAS 08 09 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier DANIIL KVYAT CARLOS SAINZ JR. PIERRE GASLY CHARLES LECLERC ROMAIN GROSJEAN MAX VERSTAPPEN JULES BIANCHI WHO’S ESTEBAN OCON 010 NEXT ?011 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier THE CIK-FIA Created in 1962, the International Karting Commission is an integral part of the International Automobile Federation, as are the commissions of the other disciplines of motorsport. ts mayn missions are to ensure the I unity of Karting, to promote and develop the practice of the discipline throughout the world, to develop sporting and technical regulations and to establish the International Competition calendar. President of the CIK-FIA: Felipe Massa Vice-President of the CIK-FIA: Kees Van de Grint 012 013 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier great experience in the field of its owner Roland Geidel, RGMMC, PROMOTER President James Geidel and the team that has been around OF THE CIK-FIA for many years. CHAMPIONSHIPS ncreasing the audience for Karting communication and media coverage The RGMMC Group is the Official Promoter of the CIK-FIA I Competitions, attracting new of the events by providing live video partners and working closely with viewing during the events and by European and World Championships for the period of 2018- ASNs (national federations) are the partnering with Motorsport.tv for 2020 (with the exception of Superkart and Endurance). priorities of RGMMC Group. The broadcast around the world. Based in Switzerland, RGMMC Group is renowned for the Promoter also wishes to develop the 014 015 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier The CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy during many runs lasting between 10 CIK-FIA brings together the best prospects and 20 minutes. between the ages of 12 and 14 from SPORTING SEASON around 40 countries around the world Race format to compete on a one-make basis. Free practice from Friday The CIK-FIA and its promoter organise three World The CIK-FIA also offers a European Qualifying Practice on Friday Championships every year, true peaks of the season each Superkart Championship and an decided during a single event. Endurance Championship that fit into Qualifying Heats until Sunday morning separate organisational frameworks. our European Championships International Super Cup for the KZ2 Finals on Sunday afternoon The Karting Competitions offer F are also on the programme with category. for the 34 finalists in each category several events each in addition to the extensive track time to the Drivers 016 017 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 22ND APRIL 2018 15TH JULY 2018 2018 CIK-FIA Italian Karting Grand Prix Italian Karting Grand Prix Sarno Lonato CIK-FIA European Champ., 1st round CIK-FIA European KZ Champ., 2nd round CIK-FIA European Junior Champ., 1st round CIK-FIA European KZ2 Champ., 2nd round SPORTING CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy, 2nd round TH 6 MAY 2018 TH French Karting Grand Prix 5 AUG. 2018 CALENDAR Salbris French Karting Grand Prix CIK-FIA European KZ Champ., 1st round Essay CIK-FIA European KZ2 Champ., 1st round CIK-FIA European Champ., 4th round CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy, 1st round CIK-FIA European Junior Champ., 4th round 20TH MAY 2018 9TH SEPT. 2018 British Karting Grand Prix Belgian Karting Grand Prix PF International Genk CIK-FIA European Champ., 2nd round CIK-FIA World KZ Champ. CIK-FIA European Champ., 2nd round CIK-FIA International Super Cup for KZ2 CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy, 3rd round TH 17 JUNE 2018 RD German Karting Grand Prix 23 SEPT. 2018 Ampfing Swedish Karting Grand Prix CIK-FIA European Champ., 3rd round Kristianstad CIK-FIA European Junior Champ., 3rd CIK-FIA World Champ. round CIK-FIA World Junior Champ. 018 019 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier CIK-FIA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP The 2018 CIK-FIA World Championship will be held during the Kart Grand Prix of Sweden from 21st to 23rd September, at Kristianstad (SWE) Winners of the previous World Championships 2017 Danny Keirle (GBR) 2016 Pedro Hiltbrand Aguilar (ESP) OK 2015 Karol Basz (POL) KF 2014 Lando Norris (GBR) KF 2013 Thomas Joyner (GBR) KF 2012 Flavio Camponeschi (ITA) KF1 2011 Nyck De Vries (NLD) KF1 2010 Nyck De Vries (NLD) KF2 2009 Arnaud Kozlinski (FRA) SKF 2008 Marco Ardigo (ITA) KF1 2007 Marco Ardigo (ITA) KF1 2006 Davide Forè (ITA) FA 2005 Oliver Oakes (GBR) FA 2004 Davide Forè (ITA) FA 2003 Grant Cunningham (NZL) FA 2002 Guido Van der Garde (NLD) FSA 2001 Vitantonio Liuzzi (ITA) FSA 020 021 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 1ST ROUND Winners of the previous CIK-FIA EUROPEAN Kart Grand Prix of Italy 19th-22nd April 2018, Sarno (ITA) CIK-FIA European ND Championships CHAMPIONSHIP 2 ROUND Kart Grand Prix of Great Britain 17th-20th May 2018, PF Int’l (GBR) 2017 Sami Taoufik (MAR) OK The CIK-FIA European Championship is run on karts in 3RD ROUND 2016 Pedro Hiltbrand Aguilar (ESP) OK the OK category and this year is being held over four Kart Grand Prix of Germany 2015 Benjamin Hanley (GBR) KF rounds in four different countries. 14th-17th June 2018, Ampfing 2014 Callum Ilott (GBR) KF (DEU) 2013 Max Verstappen (NLD) KF The classification is calculated by adding the points of the three best results of 4TH ROUND 2012 Benjamin Barnicoat (GBR) KF2 the Qualifying Heats and the three best Finals. Kart Grand of France 2011 Sami Luka (BEL) KF2 2nd-5th August 2018, Essay (FRA) 2010 Nicolaj Moller Madsen (DNK) KF2 2009 Aaro Vainio (FIN) SKF 2008 Marco Ardigo (ITA) KF1 2007 Marco Ardigo (ITA) KF1 2006 Marco Ardigo (ITA) FA 2005 Marco Ardigo (ITA) FA 2004 Nick De Bruijn (NLD) FA 2003 Bas Lammers (NLD) FA 2002 David Hemkemeyer (DEU) FA 2001 Carlo Van Dam (NLD) FA 022 023 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier OK CATEGORY The OK category, now accessible from the age of 14, represents the pinnacle of competition for direct-drive karts, which in the past has been called Formula A, ICA and KF. This is where we find the greatest champions in the history of karting, as well as the best young hopefuls before they move to single-seaters. The confrontation is intense between experienced Drivers and young rookies. From 14 years old CIK-FIA homologated chassis rear only hydraulic brakes. 125 cc 2-stroke with balance shaft Water-cooled maximum revs 16000 rpm Simplified exhaust valve One-design exhaust 24mm butterfly carburettor in diameter No gear shifting No clutch No starter No battery Minimum weight: 145 kg with Driver on board Tyres: Bridgestone 024 025 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier CIK-FIA WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP The 2018 CIK-FIA World Junior Championship 2018 will take place during the Kart Grand Prix of Sweden from 21th to 23rd September, at Kristianstad (SWE) Previous winners of the World Junior Championship 2017 Dexter Patterson (GBR) OK-Junior 2016 Victor Martins (FRA) OK-Junior 2015 Logan Sargeant (USA) KF-Junior 2014 Enaam Ahmed (GBR) KF-Junior 2013 Alessio Lorandi (ITA) KF-Junior 026 027 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier 2018 CIK-FIA Presentation Dossier CIK-FIA EUROPEAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP The CIK-FIA European Junior Championship is each year disputed over four rounds, in four different countries.