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TABLE OF CONTENTS PHILOSOPHY Reaching for the Future Only the Best of Motorsport Discovering and Nurturing Talent 2015 SEASON Race Calendar Race Venues PROMOTION Paddock Guests Media Audience Opportunities
PHILOSOPHY
REACHING FOR THE FUTURE Thanks to its collaboration with WSK Promotion, the CIK-FIA is able to cater to the world’s young drivers who dream of Formula 1
Motorsport is made of men and machines, sweat and fuel, speed and rationality, courage and safety - apparently irreconcilable factors that on track melt into one. From Europe to Asia, the USA to Oceania, race events blend metal and flesh together to create one of the best shows on earth. It takes wisdom, respect, and audacity to manage this combination. The men and women in CIK-FIA and WSK Promotion know this, because the magic of racing is their professional mission.
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REACHING FOR THE FUTURE
So, whether you dream of making history as a karting legend or hope to start a career in openwheel racing, competing under the flag of the International Federation is the way to go. This is where you get the world’s highest expression of karting excellence, culminating in the greatest achievements attainable in the sport, the European and World titles. It is no coincidence that all the great F1 drivers in history started their professional careers in CIK-FIA championships.
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IL MOTORSPORT PERCHÉ
ONLY THE BEST OF MOTORSPORT The CIK-FIA gives you the opportunity to compete on the world’s most prestigious stages from the very beginning
The International Karting Commission allows young talents to emerge and grow in a context of utmost prestige and professionalism. Any kid who dreams of becoming a professional will get a taste of motorsport excellence at any CIK-FIA race. This means competition among the world’s best drivers and teams, all equipped with trailers as advanced as those used in Formula 1 and all of them working for one goal: victory. Are you eager to prove you have what it takes to be a winner? Come race with the CIK-FIA!
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DISCOVERING TALENT
DISCOVERING AND NURTURING TALENT Motorsport thrives on love - love for speed and, above all, love for talent. The mission of the CIK-FIA is to discover talented athletes on karts and nurture their gift all the way to open-wheel cars Kart tracks have always been considered the breeding ground of new racing talent. Today more than ever, this is where motorsport observers look to, as they scout for tomorrow’s stars.
Red Bull’s selective driver development program, the Ferrari Driver Academy, the Sahara Force India F1 Team Academy, the Lotus F1 Junior Team and the McLaren Young
Driver Development Program: all the greatest four-wheel teams are turning to the international kart scene to identify new entries for their junior formations. Other major players
in motorsports, like Art Grand Prix and the Racing Steps Foundation, have gone a step further, choosing to discover and nurture talent through a direct expansion into the karting ranks.
The CIK-FIA values the paramount importance of karting in the development of motorsport professionals. This is why it is committed to delivering only top level competitions, relying on an internationally esteemed organizer like WSK Promotion. The goal has always been to guarantee the best competitive experience in the world, with unrivaled standards of service.
Today the ambition has become twofold and extends to helping young racers catch a glimpse of the F1 dream. In fact, as of 2014, the FIA has decided to promote drivers’ professional growth up the motorsport ladder. The solution is called Formula 4, the new category created for all those aces “born and raised” on karts who are eager to move to single-seat cars. This
is normally a dramatic shift in a driver’s career and personal life. The International Automobile Federation is out to prove that, with the right support and the proper phasein program, it can be an easy and rewarding step in the climb towards the summit of professional racing.
2015 SEASON
2015 RACE CALENDAR AND VENUES As in the past two years, in 2015 CIK-FIA European Championships and CIK-FIA Karting Acadeny Trophy are again promoted by WSK Promotion. Six events between April and July, alternating between shifter and non-shifter classes. In Fall, KFJ, KF, and KZ will then compete for the World title and the KZ2 for the Super Cup.
CIK-FIA KZ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CIK-FIA KZ2 INT. SUPER CUP 10 - 13 SEPTEMBER - Le Mans (FRA) CIK-FIA KF & KFJ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 24 -27 SEPTEMBER - Muro Leccese (ITA) CIK-FIA KZ & KZ2 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 16 - 19 APRIL - Sarno (ITA) 21 - 24 MAY - Zuera (ESP) 09 - 12 JULY - Genk (BEL) CIK-FIA KF & KFJ EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 07 - 10 MAY - Portimao (PRT) 18 - 21 JUNE - Brandon (GBR) 23 - 26 JULY - Kristianstad (SWE) CIK-FIA KARTING ACADEMY TROPHY 21 - 24 MAY - Zuera (ESP) 09 - 12 JULY - Genk (BEL) 10 - 13 SEPTEMBER - Le Mans (FRA)
LE MANS KARTING INTNL
LA CONCA INTNL CIRCUIT
NAPOLI INTL CIRCUIT
ZUERA INTL CIRCUIT
HORENSBERGDAM CIRCUIT
ALGARVE INTL KART CIRCUIT
PF INTL KART CIRCUIT
ASUM RING CIRCUIT
LE MANS - FRANCE
ZUERA - SPAIN
BRANDON - UK
MURO LECCESE - ITALY
GENK - BELGIUM
KRISTIANSTAD - SWEDEN
SARNO - ITALY
PORTIMAO - PORTUGAL
PROMOTION
PADDOCK The prestige of a race series and the reputation of its organizers and promoters is also tied to the paddock. In every CIK-FIA event, the paddock caters to everyone - teams, fans, visitors, and the media - with professionalism, innovation and only the highest levels of quality service.
HOSPITALITY HALL The area where anyone, from fans to mechanics, can take a brake from track action and enjoy some relaxing comfort
INFO STATION This is the brain of the CIKFIA paddock, both center of operations and help point for all needs
RACE CONTROL Offering excellence also means guaranteeing the highest race monitoring standards through this hightech mobile unit
VIP LOUNGE The CIK-FIA and its championship promoter WSK Promotion are dedicated to support and service all race competitors and operators. Yet, they also believe that guests deserve their share of care and attention. The VIP Lounge is where anyone visiting the paddock can turn to for some home comfort and luxury pampering.
MEDIA COVERAGE CIK-FIA MAGAZINE Like any race promoter, WSK Promotion’s mission is to organize high-level competitions and foster their growth and prestige. This also means taking the action directly to fans, wherever they are and at all times. Here is how WSK guarantees the global reach of CIK-FIA championships.
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COPIES DISTRIBUTED LIVESTREAMING VIDEO
50 HOURS IN 1 SEASON 12 TRACK-SIDE CAMERAS 1 MOBILE PRODUCTION ROOM 15 VIDEO TECHNICIANS
TELEVISION AUDIENCE
1,155,000 IN 1 SEASON TV AIR TIME - RAI SPORT
42 HOURS/YEAR ONE GREAT KARTING COMMUNITY: WWW.CIKFIA.COM
AUDIENCE
AGE Even if the majority of competitors is young, CIKFIA races reach a worldwide audience between the ages of 15 and 44 - a very attractive range for investors.
NATIONALITY The context of international karting competitions is truly global. Statistics from the last 3 years tell us it extends to over 60 Nations.
PARTICIPANTS The record-high numbers of last year’s entry lists, with participation from all over the world, are proof of the successful format of CIK-FIA championships.
OPERATORS The standard of excellence of CIK-FIA events is also guaranteed by the involvement of all major engine and chassis manufacturers, which represent the finest expression of the karting industry.
OPPORTUNITIES
ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNITIES CIK-FIA competitions offer a variety of marketing solutions sure to guarantee international success, from banner ads along race tracks and flash promos during live streaming broadcasts to brand sponsorships.
PARTNERSHIPS Teaming up with the CIK-FIA as event partner is a great way for leading industry operators to enhance their market prestige.
SPONSORSHIPS Fuel the emotions that make motorsport magical, while promoting your brand: the result is guaranteed.