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=== Presidents ===
=== Presidents ===

The commission's first official president was [[Jean-Marie Balestre]], who would later become president of the FIA. He held the karting presidency for two years, being replaced by Belgian [[Pierre Ugeux]] in 1964. Ugeux's tenure lasted until 1971, when he was replaced by Charles Defrancesco of Switzerland.


Ernest Buser was the CIK president from 1978 until 1999, overseeing the CIK's expansion to five continents. World Championships were hosted in abundance outside of Europe, including in: 1984 Formula E in South Africa, 1986 Formula K in the United States, 1994 Formula A and Formula K in Argentina, and 1998 Formula C in the United States in 1998, amongst several World Cups elsewhere. Buser also oversaw the systematic televised coverage of international kart racing via [[Eurosport]].<ref name="Buser"></ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fiakarting.com/person/ernest-c-buser-president-who-gave-karting-its-honour|title=Ernest C. Buser - The president who gave karting its honour|access-date=19 September 2024}}</ref>
Ernest Buser was the CIK president from 1978 until 1999, overseeing the CIK's expansion to five continents. World Championships were hosted in abundance outside of Europe, including in: 1984 Formula E in South Africa, 1986 Formula K in the United States, 1994 Formula A and Formula K in Argentina, and 1998 Formula C in the United States in 1998, amongst several World Cups elsewhere. Buser also oversaw the systematic televised coverage of international kart racing via [[Eurosport]].<ref name="Buser"></ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fiakarting.com/person/ernest-c-buser-president-who-gave-karting-its-honour|title=Ernest C. Buser - The president who gave karting its honour|access-date=19 September 2024}}</ref>

Yvon Léon was appointed president in 2000 and stayed in office until 2004. During his term karting's rules, regulations and championships all changed and he received heavy criticism from manufacturers, drivers and fans.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CIK-FIA 2000-2004: Yvon Leon en zijn 4-takt droom |url=https://www.kartworld.be/techniek/cik-fia-2000-2004-yvon-leon-en-zijn-4-takt-droom/ |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Kartworld |language=nl-NL}}</ref> Upon Léon's resignation, Vincent Caro was appointed interim president.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Latest Formula 1 Breaking News - Grandprix.com |url=https://www.grandprix.com/people/yvon-leon.html |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=www.grandprix.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Latest Formula 1 Breaking News - Grandprix.com |url=https://www.grandprix.com/people/yvon-leon.html |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=www.grandprix.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rasmussen |first=Torben |date=2004-11-10 |title=2-taktsmotorerne vandt over CIK-præsidenten |url=https://www.karting.dk/2-taktsmotorerne-vandt-over-cik-praesidenten/ |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Karting.dk |language=da-DK}}</ref>


[[Luigi Macaluso]] held the office from October 2005 to October 2009,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cikfia.com/newsroom/view/article/cik-fia-statement-of-condolence.html |title=CIK-FIA statement of condolence}}</ref> prior to the reign of Nicolas Deschaux until October 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cikfia.com/newsroom/view/article/free-engines-and-tyres-in-the-cik-fia-u18-worl.html |title=Free engines and tyres in the CIK-FIA «u18» world championship!}}</ref> Macaluso oversaw the re-branding of global karting to [[KF1|KF]] and [[KZ (karting)|KZ]] regulations. Shaikh [[Abdullah bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa|Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa]], from the [[House of Khalifa|ruling family of Bahrain]], would then hold the office until December 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/444519 |title=Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa Appointed CIK President}}</ref>
[[Luigi Macaluso]] held the office from October 2005 to October 2009,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cikfia.com/newsroom/view/article/cik-fia-statement-of-condolence.html |title=CIK-FIA statement of condolence}}</ref> prior to the reign of Nicolas Deschaux until October 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cikfia.com/newsroom/view/article/free-engines-and-tyres-in-the-cik-fia-u18-worl.html |title=Free engines and tyres in the CIK-FIA «u18» world championship!}}</ref> Macaluso oversaw the re-branding of global karting to [[KF1|KF]] and [[KZ (karting)|KZ]] regulations. Shaikh [[Abdullah bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa|Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa]], from the [[House of Khalifa|ruling family of Bahrain]], would then hold the office until December 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/444519 |title=Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa Appointed CIK President}}</ref>
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== Categories ==
== Categories ==


Revision as of 20:59, 20 September 2024

Commission Internationale de Karting
AbbreviationCIK
CIK-FIA
Formation1962; 62 years ago (1962)
PurposeKart racing
HeadquartersGeneva, Switzerland
Region served
International
Official language
English
French
Spanish[1]
President
India Akbar Ebrahim
Vice-president
United Kingdom John Ryan
Parent organization
Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile
WebsiteOfficial website

The Commission Internationale de Karting (CIK; English: International Karting Commission), also known as the CIK-FIA, is a function of the motorsport governing body Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), with responsibility for international kart racing rules, safety, and the Karting World Championship amongst other competitions.[2] Founded in 1962,[3] the commission is based at the FIA's offices in Geneva, Switzerland.

History

Organisation

The CIK was founded by the FIA in 1962 as a sister commission to their Commission Sportive Internationale (CSI).[3] In 1978, the FIA created a new governing body for automobile sport called the Fédération Internationale du Sport Automobile (FISA) which consumed the CSI, however the CIK remained with the FIA and became known as CIK-FIA in short.[4] In the late 1980s and early 1990s, FISA was abolished, returning automobile sport control to the FIA and their new World Motor Sport Council, which also held authority over the CIK.

In 1998, the CIK gained some independence and it was renamed to Fédération Mondial de Karting (FMK, also known as FMK-FIA), distinct from both the FIA and the separate organisations International Kart Federation and World Karting Association.[5][6] However the Federation was short lived and in 2000, reverted back to being known as the CIK, or CIK-FIA,[7] ultimately becoming one of seven World Championship commissions within the FIA.[8]

International karting in the 20th century (1962–1999)

In 1985, Alain Prost—the 1973 junior direct-drive Karting World Champion—became the first CIK World Champion to progress to win the Formula One World Drivers' Championship.

Organisation

Presidents

The commission's first official president was Jean-Marie Balestre, who would later become president of the FIA. He held the karting presidency for two years, being replaced by Belgian Pierre Ugeux in 1964. Ugeux's tenure lasted until 1971, when he was replaced by Charles Defrancesco of Switzerland.

Ernest Buser was the CIK president from 1978 until 1999, overseeing the CIK's expansion to five continents. World Championships were hosted in abundance outside of Europe, including in: 1984 Formula E in South Africa, 1986 Formula K in the United States, 1994 Formula A and Formula K in Argentina, and 1998 Formula C in the United States in 1998, amongst several World Cups elsewhere. Buser also oversaw the systematic televised coverage of international kart racing via Eurosport.[3][9]

Yvon Léon was appointed president in 2000 and stayed in office until 2004. During his term karting's rules, regulations and championships all changed and he received heavy criticism from manufacturers, drivers and fans.[10] Upon Léon's resignation, Vincent Caro was appointed interim president.[11][12][13]

Luigi Macaluso held the office from October 2005 to October 2009,[14] prior to the reign of Nicolas Deschaux until October 2010.[15] Macaluso oversaw the re-branding of global karting to KF and KZ regulations. Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa, from the ruling family of Bahrain, would then hold the office until December 2017.[16]

Felipe Massa took office in December 2017, becoming the first Formula One driver to hold the office.[17] Indian former racing driver Akbar Ebrahim succeeded Massa in February 2022, with Massa becoming the FIA Drivers’ Commission President.[18]

CIK-FIA Presidents
Commission Internationale de Karting (CIK)
Term President Nationality
1962–1964 Jean-Marie Balestre  France
1964–1971 Pierre Ugeux  Belgium
1971–1978 Charles Defrancesco  Switzerland|- 1978–1999 Ernest Buser  Switzerland
2000–2004 Yvon Léon  France
2004–2005 Vincent Caro (interim)  Belgium
2005–2009 Luigi Macaluso  Italy
2009–2010 Nicolas Deschaux  France
2011–2017 Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa  Bahrain
2017–2022 Felipe Massa  Brazil
2022–present Akbar Ebrahim  India

Categories

The CIK-FIA currently sanction kart racing in eight categories: five direct-drive and three gearbox.

Direct-drive categories

Current direct-drive categories (2016–present)

There are currently five direct-drive categories contested in CIK-FIA competition. OK is the primary direct-drive category.

Former direct-drive categories (1962–2015)

  • Formula A (FA)

Gearbox categories

Current gearbox categories (2007–present)

There are currently three gearbox categories contested in CIK-FIA competition. KZ is the primary gearbox category, with KZ2 as the secondary.

Former gearbox categories (1974–2006)

  • Super-ICC

Competitions

See also: List of kart racing championships

The major karting competitions currently sanctioned by the CIK-FIA includes the Karting World Championship and the Karting European Championship. The CIK-FIA currently host the Karting Academy Trophy and the Asia Pacific Karting Championship.

Notes

  1. ^ 2020 FIA Statutes, Article 38.1
  2. ^ "Sanctioning bodies and organizations". ekartingnews.com. Archived from the original on 14 February 2007.
  3. ^ a b c "Former CIK President Buser Passes Away". ekartingnews.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007.
  4. ^ "FIA Karting". www.fiakarting.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  5. ^ "Former CIK President Buser Passes Away". Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. ekartingnews.com
  6. ^ "FIA Karting". www.fiakarting.com. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  7. ^ "FIA Karting - History - 1999". Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  8. ^ "FIA Institute – Formula for safety" (PDF). p. 22. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 February 2007.
  9. ^ "Ernest C. Buser - The president who gave karting its honour". Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  10. ^ "CIK-FIA 2000-2004: Yvon Leon en zijn 4-takt droom". Kartworld (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  11. ^ "Latest Formula 1 Breaking News - Grandprix.com". www.grandprix.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  12. ^ "Latest Formula 1 Breaking News - Grandprix.com". www.grandprix.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  13. ^ Rasmussen, Torben (2004-11-10). "2-taktsmotorerne vandt over CIK-præsidenten". Karting.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  14. ^ "CIK-FIA statement of condolence".
  15. ^ "Free engines and tyres in the CIK-FIA «u18» world championship!".
  16. ^ "Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa Appointed CIK President".
  17. ^ Felipe Massa Takes Over the Presidency of the CIK-FIA - ekartingnews, 11 December 2017
  18. ^ "Interview with the new CIK-FIA President, Akbar Ebrahim". Kartcom. 26 April 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2024.


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