I'm back (again).

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I came to this race with absolutely zero testing, I arrived at the track the morning of the race day and I dived straight into racing mode.

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We struggled a lot to find the pace in qualifying, but I gained back quite a few positions during prefinal, so I started a bit better in the final, but this is the result after a couple corners.

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I was lucky to get out of it with no injuries and with minimal damage to the kart (just a bent steering column), but after a couple laps a ROCK hit my AIR FILTER and it punched a hole in it. Just wow, I've never seen anything like this.

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Shit happens, I guess🤷‍♂️

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This POV Onboard was recorded using an insta360 GO3 at the Trofeo D'Estate Night Race in South Garda Karting (Lonato, BS - Italy), on my 125cc 2 stroke shifter kart (6 speeds):

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- Chassis: Formula K

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- Engine: TM Kart KZ-R3 by AB Racing Kart

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- Tyres: Vega XM4 (White)

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- Telemetry: Alfano 7

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- Radiator: KE Technology PLUS 390mm Double

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Category: KZ2

Full cameracar at 14° Rally del Sebino 2026.

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Onboard on the last stage (Val di Scalve 2) with clio rally5.

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PS6 - Result: P1 Rally5

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in PS5 and PS6 I made the wrong call and mounted the wrong tyres for the conditions. Forecast was uncertain and rain was likely to arrive, but it didn't so I was at a disadvantage unlike my opponent that, finally, won the race.

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Still, it was a fun ride!

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CAR: Renault Clio Rally 5 by GIMA

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Tyres: Pirelli

Full cameracar at 14° Rally del Sebino 2026.

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Onboard at ROGNO 2 stage with clio rally5.

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PS5 - Result: P2 Rally5

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CAR: Renault Clio Rally 5 by GIMA

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Tyres: Pirelli

Full cameracar at 14° Rally del Sebino 2026.

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Onboard on the Colli di San Fermo night stage with clio rally5.

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PS2 - Result: P1 Rally5

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CAR: Renault Clio Rally 5 by GIMA

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Tyres: Pirelli

Testing with the new chassis:

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Formula K 2025 KZ2

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There's still room for improvement but the feeling's great

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Engine: TM KZ-R2 by Rizzi Racing

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Tyres: Vega White XM4

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Track: South Garda Karting

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The coolest cooling system: KE DOUBLE PLUS 390mm

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Driver: Davide Cugini ​⁠ @dadocugg ​

First test with the new chassis:

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Formula K 2025 KZ2

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There's still room for improvement but the feeling's great

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Engine: TM KZ-R2 by Rizzi Racing

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Tyres: Vega White XM4

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Track: South Garda Karting

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The coolest cooling system: KE DOUBLE PLUS 390mm

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Driver: Davide Cugini ​⁠@dadocugg

First time on a Rally5 car. It's not quite its natural habitat but it's still lots of fun!

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Car - Renault Clio Rally 5 by GIMA Autosport

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Driver - Cugini Davide

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Co-Driver - Cugini Igor

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Tyres - Michelin

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Camera - Insta360 ACE Pro 2

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KZ2 Shifter Kart race 101:

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- Start

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- Send it

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- Survive (Optional)

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It was the final, I was starting P13 out of 59 high-level KZ2 drivers. I got pushed off track at the start and, after getting back in, I got hit by a driver on the outside.

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I couldn't brake later, the combination of new rear tyres and dirt means zero grip, so I got in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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Bad luck I guess

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My kart's wrecked, if you want you can contribute for the rebuild

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I'm back.

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I came to this race with zero testing and almost 6 months of stop from racing.

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We struggled a lot with the chassis' setup but I gave it all I had and it wasn't bad at all. I'm all rusty but the speed was still kinda there

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After this heat I secured my P13 starting position in the final out of a 59 entry list of KZ2 drivers. It's always great to race in these high level races, everyone was training for the upcoming WSK Super Master Series international race, but I was just there for scraping away some rust.

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I have big news incoming for the next race tho, I'm very busy with work but I'm doing everything I can to follow my dreams.

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This POV Onboard was recorded using an insta360 GO3 at the Trofeo Primavera race in South Garda Karting (Lonato, BS - Italy), on my 125cc 2 stroke shifter kart (6 speeds):

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- Chassis: Birel ART S15 KZ

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- Engine: TM Kart KZ-R2 by MORONI RACING

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- Tyres: Vega XM4 (White)

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- Telemetry: AIM Mychron 5S 2T

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- Radiator: KE Technology PLUS 290mm Double

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Category: KZ2

And I can't say I didn't enjoy it

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These were a couple of my first ever laps on a formula car, which is the Formula Predator PC010 of @academyforwinners

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It's totally different from a Kart, especially because you must be a lot less aggressive and more progressive in almost every phase of the corner.

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I don't know if I'll ever race with one of these, but it'd be fun indeed.

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Car: Formula Predator PC-010

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Track: Circuito Internazionale del Volturno

It happened🤷‍♂️

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I tried a different Chassis for the first time and it felt really good!

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The brakes are super strong and the front is very responsive, so you can be very aggressive while staying smooth and fast.

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This was just a test for a video with the Intrepid Official Team, it was the last session of the day with finished lecont tyres and super hot weather.

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Enjoy

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Chassis: Intrepid KZ

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Engine: TM RACING KZ-R2

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Tyres: Lecont

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Track: South Garda Karting in Lonato del Garda - Italy

It wasn't the best one, but it was a fun one for sure.

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I came back from p16 to p10 with a couple hard passes, but there's still room for improvement in the race tactics.

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We had some speed tho, fastest lap of the grid in this session

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Track: South Garda Karting in Lonato (BS) Italy

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KZ2 Kart Chassis: Birel art S15

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Shifter kart Engine: TM Kart KZ-R2 by 100% Kartissimo - Renato Andreoli

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Radiator: KE Technology PLUS 290mm Double

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It was my first race with this KE Radiator and it's been a great choice, super happy with the performances.

Close racing with a compromised start and an unexpected final.

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Definitely not my luckiest weekend...

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Track: South Garda Karting in Lonato (BS) Italy

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Kart Chassis: Birel art S15

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Shifter kart Engine: TM Kart KZ-R2 by 100% Kartissimo - Renato Andreoli

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Radiator: KE Technology PLUS 290mm Double

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It was my first race with this KE Radiator and it's been a great choice, super happy with the performances.

so yeah I broke my hand at the first lap for a crash, but I decided to go on with the race and I completed my prefinal. I couldn't take part in the final tho, it's a shame because it was a good experience so far.

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I did a DNS manche with 26 points, so I had to start all the way to the back of the grid in the prefinal (31st / 36 drivers grid, 54 total in KZ2).

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Back to the crash, there was another crash ahead, at the inside of the chicane, so I went for the outside line to avoid and pass the crashed drivers.

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But the driver behind me hits the brakes too late, so he hits me and goes to take a hike around the south garda green hills. I somehow managed to get the kart back on track and resume my race, but I broke my scaphoid and now it hurts like hell.

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Still, it was super fun and I can't wait to get back at it again after rehab.

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My shifter kart specs:

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▸Engine: 125cc 2 stroke TM RACING KZ-R2 by VITI RACING

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▸Frame: BirelART Cry30 S15 KZ 2023

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▸Tyres: VEGA XM3 WHITE LABEL

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Diving into the Wet Unknown🌧️

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My first-ever KZ2 race in the rain at Trofeo delle Industrie 2023 was a rollercoaster of emotions. Battling it out on the soaked asphalt of South Garda Karting, I faced the ultimate challenge against some of the most seasoned competitors.

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Starting behind the 5-time World Champion added an extra layer of intensity. The rain-drenched track demanded every ounce of skill, and despite my limited wet-track experience, I could race amongst the pros and keep the pace.

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As the laps unfolded, the struggle intensified. With raindrops and fog covering my visor, visibility became a real issue.

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Blindly navigating the twists and turns, the battle turned into a test of instincts and reflexes.

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It's been a fun one tho

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My shifter kart specs:

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▸Engine: 125cc 2 stroke TM RACING KZ-R2 by VITI RACING

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▸Frame: BirelART Cry30 S15 KZ 2023

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▸Tyres: VEGA WET

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