Karting expertise from throughout South America compete in thrilling regional championship
Over 60 drivers from 7 South American international locations competed within the 2025 South American Karting Championship, held in Chile over 24 – 27 July 2025. Organised by the Chilean Federation of Motor Sport (FADECH) and held on the Circuito de Karting Membership Aeromodelos Chile, the occasion attracted massive native crowds eager to witness the thrilling racing motion from the driving stars of tomorrow.
The occasion was a celebration of rising karting expertise throughout South America, marked by fierce competitors and passionate fan assist. The South American Karting Championship not solely showcased the continent’s rising enthusiasm for the self-discipline but additionally served as a significant proving floor for younger drivers, testing their racing talent and agility earlier than advancing to FIA worldwide karting occasions.
The four-day spectacle introduced collectively younger racers from throughout South America with dignitaries from the area current to witness the extraordinary wheel-to-wheel motion on show. Mauricio Melo, President of Federacion Chilena De Automovilismo Deportivo (FADECH) was proud to host President of the Chilean Olympic Committee, Mr. Miguel Angel Armando Mujica Mind on the ultimate day of motion as Chilean drivers Diego Pérez and Agustín Sepúlveda each received on residence soil within the OK Junior class and OK class respectively.
To assist the younger drivers to progress up the motor sport pyramid as they start their racing careers, the winners of the OK and OK Junior classes had been awarded with free journey and entry to the FIA Karting World Championship to be held in Kristianstad, Sweden over September 11 – 14. Supplied by the FIA South America VP Motorsport Improvement Fund, this prize displays the FIA’s dedication to breaking down the limitations of entry into motor sport and supporting grassroots driving expertise.
Mauricio Melo, President of Federacion Chilena De Automovilismo Deportivo (FADECH), stated:
“We had been extremely proud to host the South American Karting Championship right here in Chile and delighted that 2 Chilean drivers received within the OK and OK Junior classes. This occasion was an excellent celebration of the way forward for motor sport in our area. The championship occasion showcased the unbelievable younger expertise we now have throughout South America and I look ahead to seeing how Agustín and Diego get on on the FIA Karting World Championship in September.”
Diego Pérez, winner of the OK Junior class, stated:
“The great factor is that I used to be capable of win and that I felt the assist of the followers to attain it… The ultimate was shut, proper all the way down to the final nook, however I am completely satisfied to be shifting on to the Junior World Championship in Sweden, which can also be due to the staff that helps me and my household”
Agustín Sepúlveda, winner of the OK class, stated:
“I am extremely proud of what I’ve achieved, as a result of we have labored exhausting this yr towards this purpose… I’ve participated in a number of races overseas this yr, and it is nice to repay the efforts of my household and my mechanic with this victory. The ultimate was powerful and troublesome, like all of them, however I managed to tug via and now I’ll a World Championship for the third time!”
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