To train the pilots of tomorrow, karting divisions serve as the first step in bringing speed into competitors’ lives. Some of the biggest names in various categories have started this way, which is why it’s common to see championships of this kind in various parts of the world. Latvia has its own, fully electrified, through the Latvian E-Kart Championship.
Children aged 5 and above can take part in this competition by filling out the form available on its website. At the moment, there are three categories: 5-10 years old, 11-13 years old, and 16 years old and above, providing ample preparation to master demanding circuits aboard fast vehicles.
For children aged 5 to 10 years old, the vehicle to be used will be the TeK-MICRO 7KW, which offers a homologated chassis of 950 mm, 7 kW of power, and a maximum speed of 95 km/h. From 11 to 13 years old, the kart is the TeK-MINI 15KW, which provides the same power and chassis but with an additional 5 km, that is, up to 100 km/h. Both feature a PMAC electric motor, a 35Ah / 48V / 200A battery with one hour recharge time, and Heidenua HDD tires.
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Lastly, boys aged 16 and above will race aboard the TeK-PRO 25KW, built on any chassis as long as it is homologated 1050 mm, offering 25 kW of power and capable of reaching speeds of up to 120 kilometers per hour. The motor is also a PMAC electric one, with a 56Ah / 96V / 300A battery, one hour for recharge, while the tires are MOJO D5.
Background
The first E-Kart championship took place on May 1, 2018, in Kandava, with Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT), Samsung, and the Latvian Automobile Federation (LAF) as main sponsors, and indeed, it received the approval of Jean Todt, President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA).
