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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
Scott Barnes Continues SuperNats Campaign
Scott Barnes claimed a fourteenth-place finish in his final heat race in the Skusa SuperNationals at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway yesterday [November 15]. Barnes, who claimed podium finishes in 2021 and 2022, is competing in a 47-kart field in the Shifter Masters class. In heat one on Friday, Barnes recorded a Did Not Finish after being run into by... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Competes In SuperNats Heats
Scott Barnes endured misfortune in the heat races in the Skusa SuperNationals at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway yesterday [November 14]. Barnes, who claimed podium finishes in 2021 and 2022, is competing in a 47-kart field in the Shifter Masters class. In heat one, Barnes recorded a Did Not Finish after being run into by another kart. He also spun out... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Eyes Podium At SuperNats
Scott Barnes said he is aiming for a top-five finish at the Skusa SuperNationals – North America’s most elite karting event – at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend. The 41-year-old, who claimed podium finishes in 2021 and 2022, will compete in a 47-kart field, including eight different nationalities, in the Shifter Masters class. Two heat... Read more of this article
Rain-Soaked Karting Action At Southside
The Bermuda Karting Association staged an action-packed round of the Rubis Energy Karting Championship at Southside Motor Sports Raceway this weekend. A spokesperson said, “Wet weather couldn’t slow the action as the Bermuda Karting Association delivered a thrilling round of the Rubis Energy Karting Championship at Southside Motor Sports Raceway.... Read more of this article
Karting Championship Race Day #3 Results
The Bermuda Karting Association hosted a thrilling three-heat event as part of the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship, featuring close finishes and standout performances across all classes. A spokesperson said, “L206 Class: Heat 1 saw #84 Owen DeCosta lead most of the race before #91 Jason ‘Skuzzie’ North snatched the win on the final... Read more of this article
Burgess And North Sweep Race Day Two
Local drivers delivered eye-catching displays during race day two of the Rubis Energy Karting Championship at the Southside Moto Sports Park at the weekend. In the Tag Senior Class, Ryan Burgess won two of the three races, with Nathan DeCosta triumphing in the remaining heat. Burgess achieved a clean sweep in the KZ Shifter category. Jason North was... Read more of this article
