Round 1 - Mulsen
Start of a new chapter for the IAME Series Germany
The wait is over: next weekend, the IAME Series Germany will finally kick off the 2024 season. A highlight awaits the participants in the X30 Juniors and X30 Seniors classes at Arena E in Mülsen, Saxony. The fast but demanding track has been very popular with both drivers and spectators in recent years due to the close race decisions and slipstream battles. During the winter break, improvements and innovations were worked on meticulously and with success: the new organization around the German Kart Championship (DKM) brings many advantages, a live stream will also return for the many fans. However, the IAME Series Germany not only has many fans, the entry lists are also full to bursting: The junior driver field is fully booked with 36 starters. There are well-known drivers from the previous year as well as many newcomers and rookies at the start. It is difficult to narrow down the favourites, but they will include the reigning Mini champion Emilio Bernd (EB-Sportpromotion), who will be up against more experienced rivals such as Lars Ramaer (SIM-ON), his teammate Lukas Roos and Konstantin Titze (Dörr Motorsport). The chance of a surprise winner at the season opener cannot be ignored either. In the seniors' category, 50 participants are hardly surprising. Six nations are represented in the very strong field, but who will have the upper hand here? Nando Weixelbaumer (TB Racing Team) dares to make another attempt after finishing runner-up last year. Elia Weiss (SIM-ON) has already impressed on the international stage in his rookie year with the seniors and would also like to attack in Germany. Last year's dominator of the Juniors, Phil Colin Strenge (Ebert Motorsport), wants to win his next title. The fast Brit Daniel Guinchard (SFR Motorsport) has already been successful in Germany and now wants to fight for titles and race wins in the IAME one-make cup. The ingredients are therefore in place for an eventful start to the season the weather could also play a major role and turn the classifications upside down. The racing action begins on Friday with the free practice sessions. The qualifying sessions are scheduled for Saturday morning, before the heats take place on the same day. On finals-day, a superheat and a final will be held to determine the first winners on sunday. Live timing and live streaming will be available on both days.
