Tony Lavanant

September 9, 2008 Thonon renews his KZ1 World Cup title, Lavanant (KZ2) and Vainio (KF3) European Champions

This weekend the French circuit of Varennes-sur-Allier hosted the Karting World Cup for KZ1 (the top category of gearbox karts) and the European KZ2 (second division of gearbox karts) and KF3 (Juniors) Championship finals. In an unexpected sunshine and before several thousand spectators, the Belgian Jonathan Thonon (CRG-Maxter) renewed his world KZ1 title while the Frenchman Tony Lavanant (Energy-TM) in KZ2 and the young ...

September 8, 2008 Thonon, Vainio, Jansen and Lavanant win at Varennes

Title-holder Jonathan Thonon (BE, CRG/Maxter) won the KZ1 World Cup from Marco Ardigo (IT, Tonykart/Vortex); Tony Lavanant (FR, Energy/TM) won the KZ2 European Championship with both race wins going to Kevin Jansen (NL, Energy/TM); and Aaro Vainio (FI, Maranello/Maxter) is now the European KF3 Champion.

July 3, 2008 Energy dominates at Mariembourg

The Energy Corse official team continues to collect excellent results and victories. After winning at Angerville on the European Championship debut, Tony Lavanant repeated his success during the second round at Mariembourg. His team mate Mathias Gallepe has also shown his remarkable qualities over the last few weeks. Winner of French Cup 125 Long Circuit, he conquered his first European podium in Belgium. The two Energy pilots now occupy the 2nd ...

June 30, 2008 Thonon European Champion in KZ1, all still to play for in KF1

Jonathan Thonon (CRG/Maxter) largely dominated the second and final round of the KZ1 European Championship, which was held this weekend in Mariembourg, Belgium, to win the European crown. In KF1 Marco Ardigo (Tony Kart/Vortex) is back on course for the title which will be decided at the final in Portugal following his two race wins whilst Joffrey Demanse had a fine showing in KZ2.

June 29, 2008 Thonon dominates in KZ1 while other classes are wide open

With its many qualifying races which determine the 34 qualifiers for Sunday’s starting grid, the Saturday is traditionally a testing and competitive time in the European Championship. Jonathon Thonon dominated KZ1 but the competition has been fierce in KF1 and KZ2.

May 9, 2008 Victory for Lavanant and Energy

At Angerville, Energy’s blue, red and white colours were everywhere throughout the weekend. After conquering the pole position, Tony Lavanant never left the first row, until Sunday afternoon. The French pilot drove an almost spotless race, winning four out of five heats and setting four record laps.

May 4, 2008 Six winners in six races at Angerville

The first challenge for karting’s European Championships which took place this weekend at Angerville in France, produced the most varied result possible with 6 different winners in as many races.