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03/03/2002
- ITALIAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP - LONATO (BS) - LAUDATO AND
FANETTI WIN THE FIRST RACE
The first race in the renewed Italian Open Championship
which took place on Sunday March 3, at Lonato, was very
positive for the Birel colours. Under this year's new
name, Open Masters, the top Italian championship is one
of the most important appointments of the season. Four
categories raced in Lonato, of which two were the prerogatives
of Birel drivers.
The Italian Karting Federation are coming out with plenty
of innovations for the new Open Championship: live broadcasts
aired by Rai Sat, the introduction of rich prizes and
a single final for all races. These are only some of the
innovations which will enhance this championship that
already featured some of the most important international
karting stars.
Italy is the fulcrum of world karting thanks to the presence
of the world's major manufacturers and naturally the national
championship involved the most prestigious manufacturers
and the most important drivers. Imposing oneself in the
Open is therefore important in view of international events.
Four categories were admitted: 100 ICA Junior, 100 Ica,
the 100 FA and the 125 ICC. Birel Motorsport will be directly
involved in all categories in the five events of the 2002
season. Birel's three 100 Junior drivers with the most
potential are: Marco Mapelli, last year's vice-champion,
Filippo Tedeschini and Andrea Todisco.
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The best result was obtained Mapelli in Lonato, who came
home sixth followed by Todisco. The category was won by
current category champion Niko Hulkemberg. In 100 ICA,
the promising Michele Fanetti had a wonderful win leading
the sprint in front of Monegasque Cirillo and Stefano
Albertini. Birel also excelled in the 125 ICC class, where
former world champion Francesco Laudato dominated the
scene coming home in front of Torsellini and Elkmann.
The 100 FA category was won by Guignet driving for the
French team Tony Kart, while Salvatore Gatto, newly acquired
by the Birel team, ended the race in 9th position due
to problems with trim..
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