2 uurs race · 2 uurs race Race⏱ 2h05

Twenty-three teams took to the 735-metre circuit of Kartcentrum Lelystad on 17 October 2026 for the 2 uurs race, a 125-minute endurance battle that delivered a tight and eventful contest from start to finish.

DIKKE PINGUIN (kart #45) claimed victory with 110 laps completed, finishing 1 lap ahead of R&D RACING (kart #38, 132 laps). Third place went to VORTEX RACING (kart #26, 131 laps), a further lap down, while JST RACING (kart #29, 130 laps) and HARTOG-DEBOER RACING (kart #44, 129 laps) rounded out the top five. The fastest lap of the entire race was set by DIKKE PINGUIN with a 46.755 s effort — a significant benchmark on this circuit.

Further back, JE (6th, 128 laps), SWITCH IT TOPAS and TEAM BUICK (7th and 8th, 127 laps each, separated by 5.668 s) completed a tightly grouped midfield. LOÏS & SIMON (kart #2) classified 9th despite completing only 61 laps — a figure that reflects a specific race situation. SCOTTIES (10th, 126 laps) and PUTJES RACING (11th, 125 laps) followed, ahead of RENZO EN SETH (12th, 102 laps). At the foot of the standings, REFURB MARKET RACING (23rd) ended 24 laps off the lead.

In terms of pit stop strategy, most teams made 5 pit stops across the 125 minutes. JST RACING and STUNTPILOTEN opted for only 4 stops, while STOKER RACING made 7 and both ÀUTOBEDRIJF SURINK and AMBATAGOON GOYRACING and REFURB MARKET RACING made 6.

The race analysis reveals a more nuanced picture beneath the final classification. DIKKE PINGUIN held the best pure pace of the field with a median race lap of 52.748 s — a clear edge over their rivals — and delivered their quickest stint (relais 3) at a median of 48.751 s, producing that 46.755 s absolute fastest lap. LOÏS & SIMON (kart #2) produced the 2nd-best pure pace at 53.146 s median, yet finished only 9th — a significant gap between speed and final result. Their consistency was also noteworthy: with a lap-time standard deviation of just 0.81 s, they were the most consistent team on track, suggesting a disciplined driving approach across their stints. Their final stint accelerated by 0.19 s/lap, underlining genuine raw speed.

SWITCH IT TOPAS recorded the 5th-best pure rhythm (54.345 s median) and finished 7th — reasonably in line with their pace. R&D RACING (2nd overall) ranked only 4th in pure pace at 53.985 s, demonstrating that a combination of lap count and consistent strategy carried them to the runner-up spot. STUNTPILOTEN present a striking contrast: ranked 3rd in pure pace (kart #1 stint data, 56.486 s on their partial stint data) yet classified 17th overall — a clear sign that their race was significantly affected by events independent of their raw speed.

Key takeaways for teams: Pure pace alone did not determine the final order at Kartcentrum Lelystad on 17 October 2026. DIKKE PINGUIN's dominance rested on both the fastest rhythm and the fastest lap of the race. LOÏS & SIMON demonstrated that consistency and pace can be neutralised by other race factors. Teams with a 4-stop strategy (JST RACING, 4th) showed it can be competitive, while excess pit stop count (STOKER RACING, 7 stops, 19th) often correlated with lower finishing positions.