Karting expertise from throughout South America compete in thrilling regional championship
Over 60 drivers from 7 South American nations 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 giant 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 help. The South American Karting Championship not solely showcased the continent’s rising enthusiasm for the self-discipline but in addition served as an important proving floor for younger drivers, testing their racing ability 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 gained on residence soil within the OK Junior class and OK class respectively.
To help 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 have 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 Growth Fund, this prize displays the FIA’s dedication to breaking down the boundaries of entry into motor sport and supporting grassroots driving expertise.
Mauricio Melo, President of Federacion Chilena De Automovilismo Deportivo (FADECH), stated:
“We have been extremely proud to host the South American Karting Championship right here in Chile and delighted that 2 Chilean drivers gained within the OK and OK Junior classes. This occasion was a superb celebration of the way forward for motor sport in our area. The championship occasion showcased the unimaginable younger expertise we’ve got 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 nice factor is that I used to be capable of win and that I felt the help of the followers to realize it… The ultimate was shut, proper all the way down to the final nook, however I am comfortable to be transferring 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 arduous this 12 months towards this objective… I’ve participated in a number of races overseas this 12 months, and it is nice to repay the efforts of my household and my mechanic with this victory. The ultimate was powerful and tough, like all of them, however I managed to drag via and now I’ll a World Championship for the third time!”
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