KZ1 (karting)
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KZ1 is a kart racing class using 125 cc water-cooled two-stroke engines yielding approximately 42 hp, equipped with a 6-speed gearbox. Technical regulations are similar to KZ2 except for the gearbox which can be either manual or electro-mechanical and the use of soft tires.[1] Both engines and chassis must be approved by the CIK-FIA racing governing commission. It is open to top drivers aged 15 and over. Minimum weight is 175 kg with driver.
This class used to be called Formula C. It was discontinued in favor of Super ICC and renamed KZ1 by the CIK-FIA in January 2007.
There is a European KZ1 Championship and a World Cup, both organized under CIK-FIA.
Champions
| Year | World Champion | Chassis / Engine / Tire | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 |  Gianni Mazzola |
Birel / Balen / Dunlop | Formula C |
| 1984 | Gabriele Tarquini |
Kalì / Balen / Dunlop | Formula C |
| 1985 | Piermario Cantoni |
Kalì / Balen / Dunlop | Formula C |
| 1986 | Fabrizio Giovanardi |
Tony Kart / Pavesi / Bridgestone | Formula C |
| 1987 | Alessandro Piccini |
DAP / Pavesi / Vega | Formula C |
| 1988 |  Peter Rydell |
All Kart / Pavesi / Dunlop | Formula C |
| 1989 | Gianluca Giorgi |
Kalì / Kalì / Dunlop | Formula C |
| 1990 | Alessandro Piccini |
Birel / Pavesi / Bridgestone | Formula C |
| 1991 | Alessandro Piccini |
Birel / Pavesi / Dunlop | Formula C |
| 1992 | Danilo Rossi |
Birel / Pavesi / Dunlop | Formula C |
| 1993 | Alessandro Piccini |
Kalì / Pavesi / Dunlop | Formula C |
| 1994 | Jarno Trulli |
Tony Kart / Pavesi / Dunlop | Formula C |
| 1995 | Gianluca Beggio |
Biesse / TM / Vega | Formula C |
| 1996 | Gianluca Beggio |
Biesse / TM / Bridgestone | Formula C |
| 1997 | Gianluca Beggio |
Birel / TM / Bridgestone | Formula C |
| 1998 | Gianluca Beggio |
Birel / TM / Bridgestone | Formula C |
| 1999 | Francesco Laudato |
Birel / TM / Dunlop | Formula C |
| 2000 | Gianluca Beggio |
Birel / TM / Bridgestone | Formula C |
| 2001 2002 |
not held | ||
| 2003* |  Robert Dirks |
Birel / TM / Vega | Super ICC |
| 2004* | Ennio Gandolfi |
Birel / TM / Vega | Super ICC |
| 2005* | Francesco Laudato |
Birel / TM / Vega | Super ICC |
| 2006* | Davide Forè |
Tony Kart / Vortex / Vega | Super ICC |
| 2007* |  Jonathan Thonon |
CRG / Maxter / Dunlop | KZ1 |
| 2008* | Jonathan Thonon |
CRG / Maxter / Dunlop | KZ1 |
| 2009* | Jonathan Thonon |
CRG / Maxter / Dunlop | KZ1 |
| 2010* | Bas Lammers |
Intrepid / TM / Dunlop | KZ1 |
| 2011* | Jonathan Thonon |
CRG / Maxter / Dunlop | KZ1 |
| 2012* | Bas Lammers |
Praga / Parilla / Bridgestone | KZ1 |
* indicate World Cup, which replaced the World Championship from 2000-2012
See also
References
- ↑ 2010 CIK-FIA Technical regulations – Article 12, Specific Regulations for KZ2 & KZ1, p. 350
