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Migrating butterflies

Published 18/07/07

European Championship   France   Aunay-les-Bois - 15/07/2007

On the July 14th holiday weekend, Julie’s now famous pink butterflies reached a truly pan-European audience. Whether it was at Sosnova in the Czech republic, Genk in Belgium or Essay in France, KF2 (Espoir) and KF3 (Junior) drivers said “yes” to Europe on the occasion of the eagerly awaited European qualifiers for their respective region. Let's take a closer look at the meeting that took place ...
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2nd round of the European KF1, KZ1 and KZ2 championships

Published 02/07/07

European Championship   France   Varennes / Allier - 24/06/2007

The sun was shining in Auvergne for the second European meeeting of the season, which is a fact worth mentioning considering how many races have been hit by inclement weather this season. European championship races always attract a good crowd who look forward to some dazzling displays by some of the continent's top drivers. This is especially true on the Jean Brun circuit in Varennes-sur-Allie...
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Four wins for Julie !

Published 21/06/07

Championnat de France Grand Prix Karting   France   Salbris - 17/06/2007

Julie Tonelli drivers always play the game and occasionally pick up some winnings. This weekend they got one victory in the aptly-named Espoir (the "hopefuls") class, and no less than three 1-2-3 podium places in other categories ! The French version of Wikipedia describes the Sologne - the region in which Salbris is situated - as "a land of wonder, wood and water, with a royal hunting past" w...
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A swarm of butterflies over Lake Garda!

Published 15/06/07

Open Masters   Italie   Lonato - 10/06/2007

Just when it seemed that the standings in the 2007 Italian Championships were beyond doubt, the 4th round revealed new leaders thanks to the renewed competitiveness of some of the machines in the field. Julie's colours mounted the podium on no less than 6 occasions, with 3 outright victories on the famous South Garda Karting track. In KF1 it was back to business for five times world champion ...
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Butterfly, butterfly, do you like the rain?

Published 31/05/07

Championnat de France   France   Angerville - 27/05/2007

On the weekend that saw "The Diving Bell and the Buttefly" win the Best Director award for Julian Schnabel at the Cannes Film Festival, the film's title would have been an apt description of Sunday's racing on the Essonne track. Indeed, a team of deep sea divers might have come in handy during the first round of the 2007 French Minime/Cadet class championship that took place under a deluge in A...