100 MILES BRONS - FIX KARTS · Finale Race⏱ 2h04

The Finale endurance race at Karting Genk (Track PRO, 1360 m) took place on 4 September 2026, bringing together 44 teams over 123 minutes of racing on one of Belgium's most demanding karting venues. At the end of a tightly contested event, KITSTOP RACETEAM (kart #57) took the victory with 66 laps completed, crossing the line 34.537 seconds ahead of NEXUS KONSTRUCT (#61, 66 laps), who secured second place. Third went to STEEGMANS TURBO (#72) with 65 laps, one full lap down on the top two.

The fight for the final podium position was intense: PRIMOCO BOYS (#64, 4th) finished just 1.076 seconds behind STEEGMANS TURBO, while IDELCO INSULATION (#56, 5th) and PISTON CUPJES (#49, 6th) were separated by less than two seconds further back, all three on 65 laps. RECTICEL (#69) rounded out the top seven, also on 65 laps.

The standout performance from a pure pace perspective came from FEDERALE VERZEKERING (#54), who set the fastest lap of the race — a 1:15.794 — and posted the best median race pace at 1:18.602. Despite this outright speed advantage, the team made 5 pit stops against the 3 recorded by the top finishers, and ultimately classified 10th with 61 laps, five laps off the lead. Their case illustrates how pit stop strategy can override raw pace in endurance racing.

Looking at the rhythm analysis, PISTON CUPJES (4th best pace, 6th overall) and NEXUS KONSTRUCT (5th best pace, 2nd overall) converted their speed efficiently into results. KITSTOP RACETEAM, the winners, ranked 2nd in pure pace with a median of 1:20.234, confirming that their victory was earned through a well-managed combination of speed and strategy. Conversely, COVER ME IF YOU CAN (#46) demonstrated the 13th best pace in the field yet finished 41st, highlighting a significant gap between potential and result on this occasion. DE PENSKES (#51, 9th) overperformed relative to their raw pace, which ranked only 23rd, finishing inside the top ten through effective race management.

Pit stop strategy played a clear role throughout the field: the vast majority of teams made 3 pit stops, while several — including FEDERALE VERZEKERING and VAJO RACING TEAM — made 5. COVER ME IF YOU CAN was notable for completing the race with just 2 pit stops.

In terms of consistency, the data shows varied levels of regularity across the field. PRIMOCO BOYS stood out among the front-runners with a regularity standard deviation of just 2.86 seconds, the tightest of all analysed top finishers. NEXUS KONSTRUCT also showed strong consistency at 3.46 s.

Key takeaways for teams: At Karting Genk on 4 September 2026, the winning formula combined a strong median pace, controlled pit stop strategy (3 stops), and consistent lap times. The FEDERALE VERZEKERING case is a clear reminder that raw speed is not enough if time is lost in additional pit stops. Teams targeting a top-five finish should aim for a median pace below 1:21 and minimise their time in the pits.