Local karting sensation, Gianluca Dingli, shared his ever growing experience in the go-karting world, during a training session organised by Kunsill Malti għall-iSports sponsored by Kellogg’s.
In light of his recent international winning performances and elucidating with a professional mannerism that belies his age, 16 years, Gianluca Dingli conveyed not only technical tips but also encouragement to pursue one’s dreams.
The KMS Skolasport provides the necessary introductory basics to this discipline, every Saturday morning at the Ta’ Qali Badger Karting Raceway under the tuition of Edwin Gauci. Karting according to well-known F1 driver, Ayrton Senna, is “the purest form of motor sports” and is a fast growing form of motor sports discipline in Malta.
Karting is commonly perceived as the fundamental stepping stone to the higher ranks of motorsports. The beauty of karting lies within the seemingly simple nature of these vehicles: No suspension, no differential, no roll-bars. Just four wheels and an engine with a single purpose – to reach the finishing line first!
“This simplicity is what got me into this sport, yet there are more complex mechanisms that develop in accordance to the level of competition,” said, Dingli, “Karting is considered the first step in any serious racer’s career. It can prepare the driver for high-speed wheel-to-wheel racing by helping develop quick reflexes, precision car control, and decision-making skills. It is almost like chess: Learning the rules is simple; mastering the game can take a lifetime.”
The fact that this sport discipline is held in a safe and professional environment, thanks to KMS Skolasport and its sponsor Kellogg’s, provides an ideal platform for learning the basics about competition racing, vehicle setup and engine tuning. All of this while having fun in a friendly environment.
For further information about Karting, as well as any other sport discipline offered in the Skolasport Programme, one may contact the Programmes Section at the Kunsill Malti għall-iSport Head Office on tel. 21660658/9 or via e-mail: [email protected] or visit the KMS website: www.sportsmalta.org.mt