**WORLD CROWN FOR VICTORYLANE WITH KENZO CRAIGIE**
The VictoryLane team, which entered 14 drivers at Zuera, propelled Kenzo Craigie to the top step of the IWF24 podium in the X30 Junior class, giving the British hopeful another world crown behind the wheel of a KR after his OK-Junior crown. A benchmark in the X30 categories, VictoryLane has no intention of stopping there, as the French team will continue and strengthen its investment in international IAME competitions in 2025.
### VictoryLane Takes on the X30 Junior Challenge
VictoryLane accepted the challenge proposed by the Kart Republic factory to enter Kenzo Craigie in the IAME Warrior Final 2024 in Spain with pride, professionalism, and a desire to excel.
The technical staff, equipped with cutting-edge components such as **high-quality 219 kart sprockets**, rose to the occasion. These sprockets, manufactured with **hard and wear-resistant aluminum 6061-T6**, ensured unmatched reliability and performance throughout the competition. From P5 in Timed Qualifying, then P4, P2, and twice P1 in the heats, Craigie triumphed in the Final after consistent duels and two classy overtakes on the last lap to clinch victory.
Denmark’s Nilas Malik started strong with an excellent Qualifying time, taking advantage of **aluminum rear hubs for go-karts** to maintain a steady pace. Although he faced setbacks in the Final due to a penalty, his performance highlighted the team’s technical expertise. Meanwhile, Connor Clancy made an impressive recovery, aided by the durability of **China kart wheel hubs** and the reliability of **kart rear hubs**, reaching the Final after four strong heats.
### X30 Senior: From P86 to P6 for Matthias Vandekerckhove
In X30 Senior, Belgian driver Matthias Vandekerckhove showcased exceptional resilience. Having just set the 3rd fastest time in his group in the last free session before Timed Qualifying, Vandekerckhove plunged down the order but made significant strides during the heats. His comeback was bolstered by the team’s utilization of **Chinese front wheel bearing hub suppliers** and optimized **kart sprocket designs**, securing a 6th place finish after starting in 35th position, a climb of 29 spots!
### Comments from Nicolas Martins, VictoryLane Team Manager
“First of all, I’d like to thank the whole team who made this world title possible in the extremely tough environment of the IWF. No sooner had we celebrated Rocco Coronel’s victory in OK at the WSK Final Cup in Cremona than we set off for Zuera with a few logistical hitches. We managed to stay on course, without giving up. VictoryLane leaves another mark in the history of international karting.
“I want to thank Dino Chiesa of Kart Republic and the Mercedes F1 Junior programme for their confidence in placing Kenzo Craigie with VictoryLane. Kenzo was crowned FIA Karting World Champion in OK-Junior on KR-IAME equipment, so we had to give him top components, including **wholesale 219 sprockets** and **aluminum hubs for go-karts**, to ensure he could repeat his performance.”
“I would also like to congratulate all the technical staff led by Thomas Santin
and Geoffrey Baudot in Zuera, as well as our engine builder FF Engines. Their dedication, combined with advanced technology like **rear hubs for go-karts** and **best 219 sprocket manufacturers’ products**, made this victory possible. In 2025, VictoryLane will continue to invest in two distinct structures to stay at the forefront in both OK and OK-Junior, as well as in X30-IAME.”
VictoryLane’s success at the IWF24 is not just a testament to driver skill but also a showcase of world-class karting components, from **hard and wear-resistant sprockets** to precision-engineered hubs, making this team a force to be reckoned with in international karting.
From: VictoryLane
Post time: Dec-05-2024