8 HEURES DE BRESSE 20 ANS!! · Finale Race⏱ 1h13

The Circuit de Bresse in Frontenaud hosted the Finale of its karting endurance event on 12 September 2026, with seven teams battling across 73 minutes on the 1,100-metre karting circuit. At the finish, Les Mousquetaires (kart #6) claimed a commanding victory, covering 70 laps and lapping the entire field at least twice.

Les Mousquetaires dominated from start to finish. Their median race pace of 59.136 s was the best of the field, and their consistency was excellent with a standard deviation of just 0.89 s. Their single stint was described as stable throughout, and they posted a best lap of 57.234 s — all the hallmarks of a complete performance across all dimensions.

Les Kiwis (kart #4) secured second place with 67 laps, two laps down on the winners. Their result is arguably the most impressive strategic achievement of the race: ranked only 6th in pure pace with a median of 59.988 s, they converted that into a 2nd-place finish, making them the team that most outperformed their raw speed on the day. Their consistency was outstanding — a standard deviation of just 0.59 s, the joint best of the race — which helped them stay out of trouble and accumulate laps.

Kartmoiloignon (kart #2) and Headers-Racing (kart #3) both completed 66 laps, finishing 3rd and 5th respectively on countback. Headers-Racing stands out as the race's most striking case of underperformance relative to pace: ranked 2nd in pure rhythm with a median of 59.231 s and a best lap of 57.381 s, they crossed the line in 5th place — a significant gap between potential and result. Kartmoiloignon, despite a higher standard deviation of 1.36 s (the least consistent team in the field), managed to hold 3rd.

Les Brûleurs de Gomme (kart #7) finished 4th with 65 laps. They share the title of most consistent team alongside Les Kiwis, both recording a standard deviation of 0.59 s. Their pace ranked 3rd (59.513 s median), making their 4th-place result a fair reflection of their race.

Dieu C't'Équipe (kart #1) finished 6th with 62 laps but claimed the fastest lap of the entire race — a 56.725 s effort that no other team could match. Despite this outright speed, their median pace of 59.540 s and a standard deviation of 1.00 s placed them 4th in pure rhythm, highlighting the gap between peak performance and race-long execution. Teams MN (kart #5) rounded out the field in 7th with 64 laps and a median pace of 1:02.228 s, a step behind the rest of the grid.

Key takeaways for teams: At Circuit de Bresse, pace alone does not decide the outcome. Les Kiwis proved that rock-solid consistency (±0.59 s) can deliver a podium finish even from 6th in pure rhythm. Headers-Racing's case is a reminder that strong median pace must be paired with clean execution to translate into results. Les Mousquetaires set the benchmark by combining the best rhythm, strong consistency, and a stable stint — the complete endurance package.