Text: Alex Goldschmidt
Established back in 2008, the BNL Karting Series has reached internationally-recognized status, showcasing the best talent in not just the Benelux region, but as far afield as Asia and the United States of America. Alumni that have competed in the fast-paced action packed championship include TCR Europe’s Jessica Backman and new NTT IndyCar Series rookies Rinus ‘VeeKay’ van Kalmthout and Oliver Askew, amongst others. With a welcome and growing fan base on social media over multiple platforms, all six classes provide great action, along with epic side-byside contents at one of the two racing venues, Karting Genk, the “Home of the Champions” and Mariembourg’s Karting Des Fagnes, which hosted the championship last season. The BNL Karting Series season always starts with the “Kick-Off,” with weekend winners in the classes due to get a chance to race the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy this coming July. The number 13 might not be lucky for some, but it will be for BNL in its 13th season!