BIREL ROK RACE ROUND UP – AUGUST + SEPT 2010

First up was the 3rd round of the South African Engen National Championships that was held in Cape Town. Cape Town weather is notoriously unstable, and race dawned with a wet conditions that later changed to a dry conditions. A nightmare for drivers, mechanics and teams. Results were sure to become a mix up. ( Read More)

Max RMC 10 July Zwartkops, 24 July Vereeniging

At the Northern Regions Kart Championships held at Zwartkops on 10 July 2010, it was another impressive Birel show. In the mini max category, Sheldon Van Der Linde looked like dominating all three heats until lady luck stepped intervened in the final, side-lining him with a technical breakdown. Van Der Linde still managed to salvage 2nd for the day. ( Read More)

ROUND 2 S A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – IDUBE 3 JULY 2010-07-21

The Idube Kart Circuit hosted round 2 of the South African National Kart Championships for the ROK categories. Idube always produces amazing racing and round 2 proved to be no exception.For Birel drivers, it was a day of mixed fortunes. The premier Super Rok category once again was the highlight of the day boasting an impressive grid of 25 drivers. ( Read More)

THE KART SHOPPE – RACE UPDATES - BIREL DRIVERS ALWAYS IN THE MIX
We must apologise for not posting the race results as and when they happen, but we have been extremely busy. Nothing has gone wrong though, or changed ,  as Birel drivers have continued to win races over the past three events  that have not been published on our website. In summary, we highlight our top Birel performers in each of the events that have taken place: ( Read More)

ZWARTKOPS ROK REGIONAL 17 APRIL 2010
The challenging Zwartkops Kart Circuit was host to round 2 of the Rok regional series which also caters for the Junior GP class and the most popular 125 GP class. Racing was once again excellent and Birel colours were once again dominant in all the classes. ( Read More)

1st round of SARMC Cape Town - Birel drivers impress
The impressive Cape Town karting circuit hosted round one of the Rotax max challenge national championship event. Birel drivers once again showed what they were made of by upsetting many of the favourite drivers in these categories.In the new Maxterino class, The Kart Shoppe team member Clinton Bezuidenhout showed some very good race craft to win the day. A good start to the season for all Birel pilots. ( Read More)

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PORT ELIZABETH 19/20 MARCH 2010 - BIREL  DRIVERS CONTINUE TO DOMINATE
In what can only be described as an excellent event, round 1 of the South African National Championship, proved to be a thrilling affair. The Rok classes seemed to have gained good momentum and are now showing very strong numbers both regionally and nationally. The draw card of the event was the Super Rok class with no less than 27 competitors taking to the track.
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ZWARTKOPS MAX REGIONAL 6 MARCH 2010- Birel drivers continue in top form
A fun day of racing was had by all at the first round of the Northern Regions Championship held at Zwartkops on 6 March 2010. This was the first round of the Max Northern Region Championship, and all drivers were rearing to go after the long off season. Mini max produced some spectacular racing with new comers ( Read More)

15TH WINTER CUP - LONATO, 19-21 FEBRUARY 2010 TOP FIRST SEASON APPEARANCE FOR BIREL-BMB SYNERGY
Birel pilots could have not done better at the 15th Winter Cup edition in Lonato, the international meeting for SKF, KF2 and KF3 classes, which opened the season last weekend. This well established early internationalcircus competition, which is run by all KF classes top drivers, turned out to be even more interesting than usual, as it was the occasion for testing the recently homologated engines. ( Read More)

VEREENIGING REGIONAL 13 FEBRUARY 2010-02-17 - THE KART SHOPPE STARTS OFF WHERE IT LEFT OFF A heat wave greeted competitors at the Vereeniging Karting Circuit for the first round of the 2010 Regional Championships. The first regional race of the year was for ROK series competitors (Cadette, GP Junior, Junior Rok and 125GP) ( Read More)

BIREL RACING LINE 2010The 2010 Racing chassis line takes benefit from the important development done by Birel Motorsport in agonistic field. This constant work has allowed some evolutions on three models with Cik-Fia homologation, that are the RY 30-S2, RY 31-S2 and RX 32-S2. ( Read More)

2009 was a brilliant year for The Kart Shoppe, South Africa’s agent for Birel karts as it claimed four major titles leaving owners Neil Curtis and Leeroy Poulter well satisfied. ( Read More)

Birel gets rewarded with another Championship title – Ian Young is a champion.
The official result of the 2009 South African Super Rok National Championship title is that Ian Young is the 2009 champion. ( Read More)

RANDBURG RACEWAY CHOOSES THE BIREL BRAND
Randburg Raceway has upgraded its fleet of indoor karts. Owners Linda Kemper and Rod Hering have chosen the Birel N35X karts as there preferred karts.
Randburg Raceway situated in Strydom Park Randburg, is a very neat and tidy indoor karting facility, offering all the necessary facilities to make your indoor karting experience enjoyable.. ( Read More)

THE KART SHOPPE RACING TEAM 2010
Following a very successful 2009, with five national championship titles to its name, The Kart Shoppe Racing team is set to continue with its formidable form in 2010. The basic principal behind the team is that The Kart Shoppe prepares and maintains its team member’s karts at its premises. The karts are then transported to the various National and Regional Championship events. ( Read More)

Zwartkops SARMC Final 3/4 October 2009
Despite some very questionable decisions regarding changing the tyres for the final event of the season, the event everyone has been waiting for has come and gone, giving Birel drivers a further two National Championship titles.( Read More)

Zwartkops RMC 20 September 2009
Zwartkops raceway held the final round of the Northern Regions RMC qualifiers on Sunday 20 September. We are pleased to announce that Birel drivers won in every class where Birel chassis are permitted. ( Read More)

IDUBE SARMC NATIONAL QUALIFIER 22/23 AUGUST
Following a very successful Vereeniging National, Birel drivers continued to show off their form at the Idube raceway (Pietermaritzburg). The Rotax series produced some excellent racing with Birel drivers featuring strongly in all classes.( Read More)

VEREENIGING NATIONAL 9 JULY 2009
In what can only be described as a very level headed performance, Aston Hare claimed his second South African National Championship title by winning the Junior Rok class at Vereeniging over the last weekend. Driving his Head 2 Head Birel , Hare qualified second, finished first in heat one, had a mysterious breakdown in heat 2, and finished second in heat 3 to take the overall day and the championship honors. ( Read More)

ZWARTKOPS SARMC REPORT 19 JULY
BIREL ON TOP Birel drivers once again were in the limelight at the Zwartkops SARMC round held on 19 July.Youngster Dewald Brummer dominated proceedings in the mini max class taking  wins in both the pre final and final.
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Idube National Report
The Idube raceway located outside Pietermaritzburg hosted the 3rd round of the Engen South African National kart championships. The stunning venue provided some excellent racing. ( Read More)

Soweto Race report
History was made recently when the first ever MSA sanctioned race meeting was held in Soweto. The Northern Regions Kart Club in conjunction with Loxion Motorshow hosted a Kart Festival in the parking lot of the Billion Rand Maponya Mall shopping complex on Saturday 27th June. ( Read More)

Soweto race introduction
The Northern Regions Kart Club in association with Loxion Events, organisers of the 2nd Loxion Motorshow, will host the first ever official Karting event in Soweto. ( Read More)

Website relaunched
Eventually It has happened – our website www.thekartshoppe.co.za has been re-launched. It has a new look, new sections and more information for all of you out there. ( Read More)