Daniel Ricciardo announces UK kart series for 2019
Current Red Bull Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has announced a new kart race series in the UK for 2019. Called the Daniel Ricciardo Series (DRS), it will effectivley replace the BirelArt UK series.
The series will use the same Iame EK engines, but will move to the Ricciardo brand of chassis. There will be 3 classes, catering for drivers from age 6. The starting point for those drivers will be the cadet class, using a 62cc engine on the L28 chassis. All drivers racing in the cadet class must complete the DRS Academy course, to ensure they are safe to race.
From age 12, cadets will be able to graduate to the 100cc junior class. The juniors will use the R30 CY chassis, which combined with the bump in power should see lap times up to 6 seconds faster than the cadets. The senior class will use exactly the same chassis as the junior. The only difference being the engine that is bolted to it. The seniors will use a 125cc engine, which is good for 28hp.
The series itself will be opperated by Andy Cox, who runs the BirelART UK series. There will be a total of 8 rounds, all over the country. The series starts at Clay Pigeon on April 6th & 7th next year.
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