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Scott Barnes Secures B&V Powerade Backing
Karting driver Scott Barnes has announced the continuation of his sponsorship partnership with Butterfield & Vallis, representing their Powerade brand, for this season. “Excited, honoured and humbled to have Butterfield & Vallis/Powerade back on board as a sponsor for the 2026 racing season,” Barnes said. Barnes finished runner-up in the... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Finishes Second In Rok Cup
Karting driver Scott Barnes finished runner-up in the first round of the Rok Cup Florida Winter Tour in Orlando, Florida, today [January 18]. Barnes, who races for Maranello Karts USA, is competing in the full series for the first time in his career. He won heat one, heat three, and the pre-final before finishing second in the final. “Disappointing... Read more of this article
Karting Championship Race Day #9 Results
The Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] held Race Day 9 of the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship today [Jan 18], featuring 40 karts competing across multiple classes for top honours. A spokesperson said, “The L206 Senior class featured a strong field of 14 competitors, with #91 Jason “Skuzzie” North taking first place, followed by #95 Robert... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Competes In Florida Winter Tour
Bermudian kart driver Scott Barnes competed in the ROK Shifter Masters division at the 28th annual Florida Winter Tour held at the Orlando Kart Center. Representing Maranello Karts USA, Barnes participated in practice sessions, qualifying, and the opening heat of the event. During the Friday morning practice session involving the combined Shifter Masters... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Ready For Rok Cup Opener
Karting driver Scott Barnes will get his Rok Cup Florida Winter Tour campaign under way with the opening round in Orlando, Florida, starting tomorrow [January 16]. Barnes, who races for Maranello Karts USA, will compete in the entire series for the first time in his career. The championship consists of three rounds, with the first two taking place at... Read more of this article
Karting Championship Race Day #8 Results
The Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] celebrated its 50th anniversary during Race Day 8 of the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] launched its 50th anniversary year in style, with 39 karts taking to the Southside Raceway for the opening race day of the milestone year with race #8... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Reflects On Karting Campaign
Karting driver Scott Barnes has reflected on a successful year that included a series victory and a major career milestone. Barnes competed in nine international race weekends, claiming eight finals wins and seven podium finishes. He also achieved a long-standing ambition by winning the King of the Streets final in the Shifter Masters class at the Xtream... Read more of this article
Karting: Duke Soares Memorial Trophy Results
The Duke Soares Memorial Trophy Day, race day #7 of the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship, was held at the Southside Motor Sports Raceway. The event honoured the late Duke Soares, founder of the Bermuda Karting Association. Soares, along with four others, established the association in 1976 to meet Bermuda’s growing passion for motorsport.... Read more of this article
BKA To Pay Tribute To Maynard Soares
The Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] will honour the life and legacy of Maynard “Duke” Soares this Sunday, December 14, at the Rubis Southside Raceway during the annual Duke Soares Memorial Trophy Day 2025. A spokesperson said, “Maynard “Duke” Soares, along with four fellow racing enthusiasts, helped establish the Bermuda Karting Club,... Read more of this article
Karting Championship Race Day #6 Results
Race Day 6 of the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship took place on Sunday, November 30, at the Southside Motor Sports Raceway, where competitors battled through overcast conditions in a full slate of heats. L206 Class A spokesperson said, “With all drivers running a single-engine package, precision and consistency proved crucial. In Heat... Read more of this article
Karting Championship Race Day #5 Results
Under clear skies and warm Sunday conditions on November 23, the Bermuda Karting Association staged the fifth round of the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship, delivering a full day of competitive racing across multiple classes. A spokesperson said, “L206 Class – A strong field of 13 karts took to the track in the L206 division. Heat... Read more of this article
Strong Finish For Scott Barnes In SuperNats
Scott Barnes finished twelfth in the final race in the Skusa SuperNationals at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway yesterday [November 16]. Barnes, who claimed podium finishes in 2021 and 2022, competed in a 47-kart field in the Shifter Masters class. The Bermudian, who started in 29th position, earned the “hard charger” award for climbing 17 places during... Read more of this article
