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

The Finale of this 123-minute endurance race on the Track PRO (1,360 m) at Karting Genk brought together 44 teams on 4 September 2026 for one of the most competitive meetings of the season. At the chequered flag, KITSTOP RACETEAM (kart #57) crossed the line first with 66 laps completed, edging out NEXUS KONSTRUCT (#61) by the equivalent of a lap deficit classified as "Ronde 69" — a gap that reflected a tight battle at the very front of the field.

NEXUS KONSTRUCT finished second, also on 66 laps, 34.537 seconds behind the winner after three pit stops each. The podium was completed by STEEGMANS TURBO (#72), one lap down at 65 tours, ahead of PRIMOCO BOYS (#64) at 1.076 seconds and IDELCO INSULATION (#56) at 9.729 seconds — both also on 65 laps. PISTON CUPJES (#49) and RECTICEL (#69) rounded out the top seven, likewise on 65 laps.

The fastest lap of the race was set by FEDERALE VERZEKERING (#54) with a time of 1:15.794 — the benchmark of the entire event. Yet that raw pace did not translate into overall victory: the team finished only 10th after five pit stops, well off the pace in terms of total distance covered (61 laps).

The race analysis reveals a striking contrast between pure pace and race result. FEDERALE VERZEKERING posted the best median race pace at 1:18.602 (1st in pure rhythm) but paid for their strategy, with five pit stops against three for the front-runners. KITSTOP RACETEAM, the winners, ranked 2nd in pure pace with a median of 1:20.234, combining competitive speed with a solid three-stop strategy. Their opening stint of 15 laps showed consistent improvement, accelerating at 0.85 s/lap through the stint.

PISTON CUPJES (#49) delivered one of the strongest performances relative to their result: ranked 4th in pure rhythm (median 1:20.701), they finished 6th, suggesting that minor adjustments in pit-stop timing could have yielded a higher position. NEXUS KONSTRUCT, second overall, ranked only 5th in pure pace (1:20.704) but combined solid regularity — a standard deviation of 3.46 s, the best among the top teams — with an efficient three-stop strategy.

At the other end of the spectrum, DE PENSKES (#51) stands out as a strategic performer: ranked 23rd in pure rhythm (median 1:27.017), they finished 9th overall — a gain of 14 positions through pit-stop management. Conversely, COVER ME IF YOU CAN (#46) ranked 13th in pure pace but crossed the line in 41st position, illustrating how strategy and on-track time can override raw speed in endurance racing.

PRIMOCO BOYS (#64) posted the best consistency among the analysed teams with a standard deviation of just 2.86 s, confirming a disciplined and measured approach throughout their stints.

Key takeaways for teams: at Karting Genk's Track PRO, pure pace alone is not enough. The winner combined the 2nd-best median rhythm with a clean three-stop strategy. Teams with the fastest raw speed but five pit stops lost multiple positions. Lap-time consistency — evidenced by low standard deviation — appears to be a decisive differentiator over 123 minutes and 44 entrants.