Junior Open Wheel Talent

Two North American Drivers have crossed the pond this weekend for a challenge taking place in Angerville, France. This CIK-FIA European Championship event will take place at the Gabriel Thirouin circuit located 50 km South of Paris. The karting event has three classes KF1 (44 entries), KZ1 (37 entries), and KZ2 (104 entries). KF1 is the elite class in Europe with several of the drivers making the class their profession. The KZ1 class features many of the top shifter kart drivers who have advanced to the class with very strict observance from the CIK. Gary Carlton will be the lone American running this class. KZ2 should not be underestimated as it too draws a very fast group of gearbox pilots, but it is still categorized as a step below the KZ1 class. Mike Vincec will be representing Canada in the KZ2 Class.

We will post updates as they become available. Michael Maurini has done a nice job for Autosports Media by texting/emailing updates from across the pond. Please check back frequently for more updates on Carlton and Vincec's adventure.....

KZ1 Qualifying: Carlton is classified at 19th after two sessions.

KZ2 Qualifying: Vincec has not had luck on his side with brake problems in the first session only to stick a motor in the second session after 3 laps. Vincec ends up 40th.

KZ2 Heat Race 1: Vincec~ DNF (crash)
KZ2 Heat Race 2: Vincec~ 10th
KZ2 Heat Race 3: Vincec~9th (running same times as leader)
KZ2 Heat Race 4: Vincec~12th
KZ2 Heat Race 5: Vincec~ 8th

KZ1 Heat Race 1: Carlton~ 13th
KZ1 Heat Race 2: Carlton~ 15th

KZ1 Final 1: Carlton~ 18th

KZ1 Final 2: Carlton~8th

KZ2 Final 1: Vincec~DNF (mechanical)

KZ2 Final 2: Vincec~ 12th