The above pictures courtesy of Michel taken of Eddie while racing to victory at the 2007 Asian Karting Open Championship. Click on above pictures for larger view.

Eddie Jacobsson

1930 - 2007

We regret to bring you the sad news that Eddie has passed away. Eddie died at his home in Pattaya on December the 11th. It was with such a heavy hart we learnt this, just a few days after racing with him at Bangsaen. As always, Eddie came and sat with us in the pit at Bangsaen to talk about his passion of life - motor racing. As so many times before, he brought with him a photograph that he had taken, he preferred the film cameras to the digital and always shared pictures he had taken of us. It is funny and so many have pointed this out the last few days, Eddie came to their pits as well. In such a stressing environment as our pits unfortunately often becomes, Eddie always found the time to visit and talk to everyone... We will find it strange going to a race and not meeting Eddie there.

Eddie has already been induced into our Hall of Fame and we shall update his profile further, as he was and remains an icon to so many of us who had the pleasure of racing with him and knowing him. Not the least there must be a mention of Eddie's resent victory in the Thailand AKOC 2007 race, in over 50 years of racing and numerous podiums - this was the first time ever Eddie was on the top step of the podium ! A feat he was very - very proud of !

Eddie's funeral rites will be held in Pattaya shortly and we will try to advice the time for this.

The TV times below were for the Thai National Championship Round 6 and not SKT Round 6 as we mistakenly wrote. Apologies for the mistake.

The Rotax Max World Finals went ahead with none of our Thai drivers reaching the finals. Noble performances though in a very challenging grid for both Kanit who qualified 55 in Rotax Max and Shogun who qualified 42 in Rotax Max Junior. We will try again next year...

Watch the National Round 6 on UBC TV at the following times :

Bangsaen Street Race - Pictures

Pictures from last weekends fantastic event in Bangsaen have been updated here.

The memories of the almost chilling sea breezes, fantastic racing and such an awesome event will linger for quite some time. What a season finale it was to an already very-very good racing season.

Thank you very much to the race organizers KAT, SKT, RMC, AKOC and our ASN the RAAT and all Marshal's and track officials who through the year has put in so much hard work to make it possible for us in Thailand to race to such a high level. Thank you to all !

Bangsaen Street Race - Results

The qualifying, heat and Final race results from all classes for the weekends fantastic Bangsaen SuperKart race can be found here.

SKT Round 6 - 2007 year ending Street/Night race

This will be the final race weekend of 2007 and Bangsaen beachfront roads are the venue for this very exiting street race. Held for the first time in June 2006, this will only be the second time this race is held. The track has been lengthened to twice that of last year and again the races will continue well after night fall. Do remember to bring a non-tinted visor for your helmet. If 2006 was anything to go by, expect a huge spectator crowd, brass bands, shows, celebrities and everything else that goes with a glitzy event of this caliber. This is your chance to get that Monaco feeling ! See you at Cafe de Paris in Bangsaen.

Veterans...

Check out the above podium picture from a race at the Lopburi Airfield approx. 35 years ago!

In the picture; from left "an engineer building Thai Belgium fly over bridge on Rama 4 road", P'Mai Karnasuta, then Mongkol Sathienterakul. On the top of podium is Kriangkrai Limnantirak who is a very successful touring car racer in Thailand followed by "Kart King" Pee Nu (Vorakul Poonyathiti) who built NKT Kart and Sandy (Monthien Karnasuta, P'Mai's brother). Picture courtesy P'Mai. Click picture for larger view.

Bangsaen Street Race - Schedule Correction

Please note that the schedule for Friday practice and Saturday race has been slightly adjusted. Please check in Word doc's below.

Bangsaen Street Race - a view back to last year

Above a couple of pictures from last years Bangsaen Street Race.

Bangsaen Street Race - Correction

Please note that the practice for the Bangsaen street race will be held on Friday 30th of November and not the 29th as stated in error in yesterdays invitation letters. The below information documents should now contain the correct information. We apologize for the mistake.

Street Race !! Night Race !!!!

The season ending kart race promises to be the most spectacular ever in Thailand! With the very successfully street race of 2006, this years event will be on a track twice as long. As before the venue is the beach front Bangsaen, where the race will be held on closed of roads in center of the city. Last year you could practically be fishing from the back side of the pits !! The superbly arranged street circuit will again be flow lit and the final heat will be released long after night fall. There are many hotels, both luxurious and economical close to the track, but hurry, most hotels are quite full already. More details below.

Click on above pictures for larger view.

2007 National Championship Final Classifications

The final National Championship Standings for 2007 after last weekends Round 7 is now out (in Thai) and can be found here. The full race results will be updated as soon as received. The first, second and third in each class is crowned. Congratulations to all and see you at Champions Day for your official Trophy presentations.

Thailand National Championship - Round 7

Cool temperatures, a slight breeze, blue skies with fluffy white clouds drifting by, you could not ask for better conditions for the final national Championship round in Pattaya. It's all on this weekend at Bira and as always, YOU are invited to join the races. Come on over to Bira.

Thailands largest motorsport event - EVER !!

This weekend hosts the BangSaen Grand Prix (midway between Bangkok and Pattaya), with a totally awesome street circuit around this beautiful beach resort. In blatant competition with established street circuits like Macau, BangSaen has built a superb 3.7 km long circuit over the mountain, though the long tree lined avenues and along the entire beach front. I have been driving the track the last couple of days in preparations for Sunday's big race and this easily tops any sort of racing I have ever done. What a track ! What an event ! Come on down to BangSaen and see for yourself this weekend !

2007 Final 2 races

Only 2 races left of the 2007 season, the penultimate race is the National Championship at Bira Circuit next weekend, November 17-18. Finally a Pattaya weekend for all and look forward to an exiting race at Bira again, with nice cool winter temperatures. The invitation letter can be found here.

The season ending race will be a major spectacle with Bangsaen again hosting a beach front street race, namely the SuperKart Thailand final round. The track will be twice as long as it was last year and will again conclude with a night race. This race was an awesome experience last year and you can safely expect that Khun Kitti, the organizer, will again entertain with a superb event. The invitation letter can be found here.

2007 Asian Karting Open Championship - Eddie Wins !!

Congratulations to Eddie Jacobsson who won the hard fought Thailand Grand Prix AKOC Veteran Class last weekend. The 77 year old Eddie, who drives for the Spa Samui Team proved once again he has got more then just good looks ! Eddie, who started racing over 50 years ago regularly races in both National and SuperKart races in Thailand when he is not engaged as a physical fitness trainer. You can read more about Eddie's racing career in our Hall of Fame.

SKT Round 5 - Results

The points after last round of the SuperKart Thailand (Round 5) can be found here.

Pictures from the weekends Grand Prix event in Saraburi has been updated here.

The final results from the weekends races has been uploaded to MyLaps.com here.

Below the initial results after the completion of this Friday and Saturdays preliminary qualifying heats of the Thailand Grand Prix AKOC race in Saraburi.

Thailand Grand Prix AKOC 2007

Finally here, the Thailand Grand Prix AKOC 2007 starts this Friday, with final races being held on Sunday. Thailand's first truly international kart racing event for a long time and a lead up to the 2007 Macao Grand prix later in the year. the Saraburi Circuit has been fully renovated to FIA CIK requirements to host this event and can now boost unparalleled facilities. So, this is your big chance, come on up to Saraburi for a truly international race event.

SKT Round 5 - Results

Results and pictures from the SKT5/RMC race last weekend will be updated shortly.

The above pictures courtesy of Michel (email at mtchenko@loxinfo.co.th). He informs us that he will be present both for the AKOC race in Saraburi this weekend and the Bangsaen street race on Dec. 1. So if you want to have some professional racing pictures of yourself, then contact Michel. Click on above pictures for larger view.

Just a few more days until the start of the Thailand Grand Prix AKOC 2007 in Saraburi, billed as the largest kart event in Thailand ever. The updated race schedule can be found here. This is your chance to race in a full scale international race event ! Competitors from Japan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries are expected to visit Thailand for this event. Don't miss it !

Congratulations to Kanit (Rotax Max) and Shogun (Rotax Max junior) for winning the RMC Shootout in Saraburi last weekend for a place in the RMC World Finals in Al Ain, UAE. We wish them the best of luck and hope for good placing's for Thailand in the World Finals !

2007 SuperKart Thailand - Round 5

A few more days until the fifth round of the 2007 Thailand SuperKart race in Saraburi on October 28th. Prior to that will be the Rotax Max Qualifier on October 27th. The track has been greatly improved of late and promises superb facilities now. The circuit and hotel location map can be found here and a local map showing facilities, restaurants around the track can be found here. The race handicap weights can be found here. All is warmly welcome to another super race weekend in beautiful Saraburi.

SKT Round 4 - Results

The results after last round of the SKT (Round 4) has now been published and can be found here.

Next Race - Saraburi, October 27-28 DOUBLE-Race !!

The next race on the calendar will be the Rotax Max World Finals Qualifier on the 27th and the 5th Round of the 2007 SuperKart Thailand series on the 28th. The race weekend will also serve as a super warm up for the following weeks AKOC race, so welcome yet again to sunny Saraburi for some intense racing ! All are welcome and all can race !

XF Racing has in their campaign “Birel SL 2007Final in Japan Race”, finally got the winner. They would like to make an announcement and congratulation to Kittitat Vongprai who have won the 2007 Thailand Birel SL One Make Race. Kittitat Vongprai was invited from Birel Pacific s.r.l to join the 31st Toyota SL All Japan Kart Race Meeting at Tsumagoi Kart Course in Shizuoka, Japan. The event will be held during October 20-21, 2007 and Birel Pacific s.r.l will take cover all the expenses.

Read more about this exiting event here.

A strong showing for Thailand in the Rok Cup World Finals in Italy today, as Top who had been racing in the top 5 all weekend long eventually secured 6th place in the Rok Junior class. Petch also managed to get himself into the finals of MiniRok and secured 25th place in this very competitive event. Tun didn't make the cut (56 karts entered in Jr class). Pond was 4th then DQ'd in the Last Chance Rok race, Guykoh didn't make the cut by one point (96 entrant's for Rok). Visiting at the track was also Michael Schumacher, to inspire many a young racer. All results here.

A preliminary entry list of foreign drivers attending the AKOC round in Thailand is out and can be found here. It is worth noting that some of the best karting names from around Asia can be found in the list and should be well worth gauging oneself up against....

The next race will be a double race weekend, with both the Rotax max Qualifying race on October 27 and the SuperKart Round 5 on October 28. The RMC Sporting Regulations has been updated, as well as the Technical Regulations.

The main features are that a separate radiator may be used and that fuel can only be 95 Octane regular gasoline station fuel.

Thai Junior Drivers, Top and Shogun, joined the "Japan Rotax Max Challenge" at Mizunami Circuit last weekend.  The event accommodated approximately 150 drivers, both senior and junior classes and marked the end of the season.  There were 34 junior drivers on the grid, Top qualified 1st and finished the final in 5th, while Shogun qualified 8th and finished the final in 15th place.  As for point standing by end of this season, Shogun ranks 25th and top 37th amongst 87 competitors.

"Our" kart racers on the Formula BMW grid did well in last weekends Shanghai race, with Jack securing a 3rd and 5th place and James a 3rd and a DNF. Rumors has it James will be racing in the ultra competitive European Formula BMW next weekend. Fingers crossed for a good race !

The official logo for the 2007 Thailand AKOC race is unveiled above.
A layout map of the 1300 meter Saraburi Circuit above.
Continental breakfast will be available at the track every Sat/Sunday for THB 100.-
A bus service will be set up between the major hotels and the race track

Many exiting races now towards the end of the year, the immediate race program now looks like follows:

The Thailand leg of the AKOC will be run at the Saraburi Circuit on November 2 - 4, 2007. For those keen to race in this international event, the below Regulations and Entry Form will be essential. Please note that the AKOC regulations are different from KAT and SKT Regulations. The organizers are expecting over 100 karts for this mega event.

Click here to Download 2007 AKOC Sporting Regulations
Click here to Download 2007 AKOC Technical Regulations
Click here to Download AKOC Entry Form
Click here for Race weekend Schedule

The official results from last weekends National Championship races are now in and race results can be found here.

The 2007 point standing after 6 rounds can be found here.

Check out above excellent panorama view of the Saraburi Circuit, courtesy of P'Mai (click on image for larger view). Not a brand new extra curve in the middle though, just some distortion due to the panoramic view. The Saraburi Circuit will now in quick succession host the Rotax Max Qualifying race, the SuperKart Round 5 and the Thailand leg of the Asian Karting Open Championship (AKOC). More info on the upcoming races to follow shortly.

Pictures from last weekends Thai National Championship Round 6 can be found here. The race results will be updated as soon as we have it in from the KAT.

2007 National Kart Championship Round 6

Next weekend, September 29-30 will host the sixth Round of the Thailand National Kart Championship at Saraburi Circuit. As always, new and old kart racers are invited to join the races and the fun. See you in Saraburi !

It is with sadness we have had it confirmed that Stefan Woronoff, one of our fellow kart racers was among the fatalities of the tragic plane crash in Phuket on Sunday.

Stefan raced with us in the TAG Master series in 2006 under kart number 442. Our thoughts and condolences goes to his family and many friends on and off the race track.

Thailand saw a strong showing in last weekends Formula BMW race in Chengdu, China, with both Ocean Tower's Jack and Pizza Company sponsored James getting good results. Jack raced for the very first time in the Asian Formula BMW series and qualified 2nd. In the 4 races he posted 1 win, a second and a fourth and fifth place. James finished third twice, a fourth and a DNF. Congratulations to both !

The Schedule for the Thai National Championship Round 6 can be found here.

The weight penalties for the winners can be found here.

The KAT's resolve to improve all aspects of the kart sport, especially involves the safety of all. At the last National race in Saraburi a First Aid training session was organized for all the Marshals and track crews. The emergency procedures, as well as first aid were discussed and elaborated by the onsite medical personnel prior to Sundays race.

The KAT has just issued an invitation letter for the sixth National Championship Race at Saraburi on September 30th here.

The AKOC will also organize one round of the Asian Championship here in Thailand, planned for the Saraburi Circuit on November 2 - 4, 2007. An early schedule can be found here. More information as we learn of it.

Watch the SKT 4 Race on UBC TV at the following times :

The National Championship Round 5 was hosted in excellent weather at the SC Motorsport Circuit in Saraburi this last weekend. The circuit has now been repaired and held together well for excellent racing.

The race results can be found here, pictures from the event has been uploaded here and the Championship Points standings can be found here.

2007 National Kart Championship Round 5

Next weekend will again host the Thailand National Kart Championship at Saraburi Circuit. This time will be the fifth round of the championship and as always, new and old kart racers are invited to join the races and the fun. The below information charts and maps point out the local hotels, restaurant and conveniences, as well as the easy to follow road map. Approximately 2 hours drive on excellent roads from Bangkok, the track is easy to find. Welcome back to sunny Saraburi !

Two of our Thai boys Guykoh and Top raced in Hahn, Germany over the weekend (Aug 19th) in the Germany Championships, the last race of the German Karting season. Top was in KF3 (Jr) class, a very full class with over 43 entries. He did well (16th) in his 1st heat but got knocked out on the second heat so didn't get to race the final. Guykoh raced in KF2 and had much better luck. Having only 22 entries made it easy to get to the finals. He started last in the pre-final and finished 20th... In the final he came in 16th, not bad for his first European race.

Check out some pictures from the days when karts were not quite as shiny as they now are. Courtesy of Thomas Raldorf and snow karting in Denmark. See his web site here.

The schedule for the next National Championship race in Saraburi is now out and can be found here.

KC Kart Thailand introduces the brand new Vortex KF2 RAV engine. The first few engines will be sold under a great promotion, which includes discounted prices and many free optional's for the engine. Check here for promotion and here for engine specifications.

Contact Khun Kitti on 081-7015849 for additional information.

A few pictures from last weekends SuperKart Round 4 has been uploaded and can be found here. Just a few pictures from various classes and some bronco ride sequences, the consequence of motorized camera's. Not to Michel quality, but at least reasonably in focus...

2007 National Championship Round 5 - Saraburi, August 25-26

The next race on the calendar will be the Thailand National Championship Round 5 at Saraburi Circuit just north of Bangkok. The National Championship is open to all kart racers and YOU are invited to join race. The KAT race invitation can be found here (take note about possible shortage of wet tires for the event) and weight penalties for the earlier winners can be found here. An updated map with road numbers, Hotels, etc. can be found here and a local map of the circuit area is here. See you in Saraburi !

The race results from last weekends SuperKart Round 4 can be found here.

Ayrton Senna

A tribute to Ayrton Senna in this excellent video clip from Suzuka.

Join Ayerton for a lap here.

2007 Formula BMW

Rumors has it that Jack Lemvard will join James Grunwell at the Asian Formula BMW series as of the next race. He will race for his sponsor Ocean1tower.com in the Meritus team. More information can be found on their racing website ocean1racing.com.

2007 SuperKart Thailand - Round 4

Bira Circuit will again host the next race, this time the SuperKart Thailand Round 4, this coming weekend August 4-5. The track layout at Bira this time is relatively tight and lap times are around the 46-50 second mark. Nice weather is predicted, but don't keep the rain tires too far away... Everyone, new and old karters, are invited to join the race !

Please be advised that the SKT round 3 will be on TV on August 1, 2007 at 2.30pm on UBC Channel 2 (Thai Channel 5).

The invitation letter for next weekends SKT Round 4 can be found here. Please note that weight regulations has been adjusted. The track layout can be seen below.

We will also welcome 14 new mini racers from UBC Kids Club joining us in this race.

The 2007 Rotax Max Challenge qualifications has been changed to coincide with the SKT Round 5 race in Saraburi. The Rotax Max qualification race will be held on Saturday, October 27, prior to the SKT race. The schedule can be found here.

The next race will be the SuperKart Thailand Round 4 to be held at Bira Circuit on August 4 - 5th.The track layout can be found here. Lap times should be in the 46 - 50 second bracket and we are back to racing the track clock wise. The track offers both fast and slow sections, so it should be a challenge for all.

The National Championship Points has been updated and can be found here.

Some nice shots taken last weekend by Michel. He will be taking pictures again in August during the SKT and National races and advises drivers interested in a weekend coverage to book in advance (email at mtchenko@loxinfo.co.th). There will be a limitation on the number of drivers per class so that quality of the photo coverage can remain high, the rule being first booked, first served. Click on above pictures for larger view.

Pictures from the weekend's National Championship round has been updated and can be found here.

Malaysia's "fast man" Mikko Nassi has just launched the site www.kartingasia.com. It has a news section which will include news from all over Asia, as well as a discussion forum with separate sections for country-specific talk - they have put up a Thailand forum there as well. Check it out!

Jack's race report from last weekends SuperCar race in Sakaew can be found here. Job well done !

The results from yesterday's National Championship round has been updated and can be found here.

2007 National Kart Championship Round 4

Here we go again! Finally another race weekend with howling engines, screaming tires and the fresh smell of nature... Looking out the window, the weather forecast is for slightly cloudy, but relatively cool weather, with a slim chance of rain. We are of course heading back to Bira for the 4th Round of the National Championship. All is warmly welcome to another race weekend in beautiful Pattaya.

XF Racing is inviting to join the 2007 IAME International Challenge race, a 6 hour 3 driver endurance race. Check here for more details.

Top finished 4th and Shogun 15th in last weekends Rotax Max Challenge race at Suzuka in Japan.

The Layout for this coming weekend's National Championship Round 4 race at Bira can be found here. Lap times this weekend were in the 42 to 48 second bracket for the various classes. A fairly technical, but still fast layout with very limited hard braking corners, but plenty of overtaking possibilities. You will enjoy it !

The Points tally after Round 3 has been updated and can be found here.

Junior racer Sandy Stuvik had a way cool opportunity last weekend to travel to the race by no less then a private plane. Courtesy of Minor Aviation and Sandy's main sponsor The Pizza Company, Sandy flew up to Udon Thani for the Toyota race in a Piper Malibu (as the faster Cessna Citation jet was busy this weekend). Minor Aviation offers VIP flight charters within Thailand and Asia at very affordable rates. Click picture for larger view.

We have just been informed that KR Circuit will be closed and the area converted into a condominium project. Apparently the rental units will be demolished in the next few days, so anyone who still have equipment at KR must remove it urgently !

2007 National Championship Round 4 - Bira on July 7 - 8

The next race on the calendar will be the Thailand National Championship Round4 at Bira Circuit outside Pattaya. The National Championship is open to all kart racers and YOU are invited to join race. The weekends race schedule can be found here and weight penalties for the earlier winners can be found here. See you at Bira !

Guykoh Hopkins came in 3rd at the Macao International Kart Grand prix on Sunday June 17th. He drove in both Max 125 & Formula 125 Open in a great race weekend with rain on Friday and great heats on Sunday. He finished 3rd in Formula 125 and 6th over all.

Intercon A and Tag Pro classes will be allowed to use 6 tires (one additional front spare and 1 rear spare). All tires must be marked and left with the scrutineer. As tires we are using right now are soft compound, we see that th