ASN Canada FIA Canadian Karting Championships return to Ontario for 2015

Major track and facility changes at Canadian Tire Motorsport Part Kart Centre will delight competitors and fans

The 17th version of Canada’s most prestigious kart racing event is headed to Ontario’s Canadian Tire Motorsport Park new Kart Centre on August 20 to 23 when competitors from across Canada will race for the top podium positions in the Rotax Max Challenge and Briggs & Stratton National classes.

Paul Cooke ASN Canada FIA’s Vice President: “ASN is excited about bringing our Canadian Championships to the newly named Mosport Kartways” now under the management and operation of Daniel and Marco Di Leo and undergoing major renovations including track layout changes, new drainage, paving and kerb installations. A major feature is the installation of a new modern administration centre”. “The Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and DiLeo partnership is a major boost for race driver development in Ontario and Canada” said Cooke.

Ron Fellows: “Our Kart Centre is now a substantially upgraded facility and for the ASN Canada FIA Karting Nationals, it means new and exciting challenges for everyone: drivers, technicians and coaches. Our investment in the Kart Centre further compliments Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and our commitment to being Canada’s complete home for motorsports.”

Daniel Di Leo, Mosport Kartways Managing principle, “Our team is proud to host the Canadian Championships, welcoming drivers, families and teams from across Canada to the beautiful rolling hills of Ontario’s Durham Region. Planning with ASN is already underway. In addition, our new name “Mosport Kartways”, will bring a host of kart-oriented features including, corporate events, club, regional and national racing events as well as an “Arrive & Drive” program”.

ASN Canada FIA is Canada’s Motor Sports Sanctioning Authority appointed by The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) with 131 Affiliated Organizations across Canada.

Dan Di Leo, Paul Cooke, Myles Brandt and Ron Fellows at newly renovated Mosport Kartways during construction (Photo courtesy: ASN Canada)