Between mountains, bends and fighting spirit

After the opening round in Jesolo, our team continued on to Cividale , where the next challenge of the AOM season awaited. Nestled in the hilly landscape of northern Italy, the technically demanding course demanded everything from both man and machine.

It was already clear in advance: the field of 27 teams is once again strong, the course is challenging, and we are right in the middle of it.

With the exception of Tobi Koini, our drivers were racing on this track for the first time. Two of them were driving AOM karts for the first time.

Training and qualifying

Even during practice, it became clear that Cividale is no place for mistakes. Tight corners, changing surfaces, and minimal run-off areas demanded utmost concentration. Our team worked hard on their driving style – with success: In qualifying, we achieved a significant improvement compared to the last race. The starting position gave hope for an exciting race.

The race

After a fair start, the race quickly developed into a real thriller. Position battles and close overtaking maneuvers dominated the action. Our team showed grit and fighting spirit – despite tough competition and occasional time losses due to technical defects and a high-speed head-on collision with a tire stack.

Who owns the turn?

A hotly debated question with some personal sensitivities (not those of the drivers, because they have settled this among themselves).

A driver "owns" the corner when, at the turn-in point, a significant portion of his kart is next to the opponent on the inside—usually at least the front axle level with the other driver's rear axle. The outside driver must then pull back.

At the same time, no one has the right to force another driver off the track. Both drivers must leave a certain amount of "racing room" – approximately the width of a kart – if physically possible.

But see for yourself: Instagram video

Well, it looks like neither driver followed either rule. We'd write it off as a classic "racing incident."

Goal & Conclusion

We crossed the finish line in 22nd place in Saturday's 9-hour race – a solid result that shows we've arrived in the AOM. The performance was consistent, the strategy worked, and the learning curve continues to rise.

The results in the sprint races provide a glimpse into the team's true strength. Tobi Koini and Harry Stütz, in particular, impressively demonstrated what's possible.

Cividale was tough – but fair. We're gaining a lot of experience and are ready for the next race. The team is coming together, the processes are working – the next step is not far away.

 

Austrian Outdoor Masters

Civilale | May 31 - June 1, 2025
9 hours + 3x 3 sprints
https://www.kd2000.at/aom

MOKADAMO driver

  • Tobias Koini | AUT | Light
  • Nikolas Jeitler | AUT | Medium
  • Harald Stütz | AUT | Heavy

Sprint placings

  • Sprints 1, 4 & 7 | Easy | Tobias Koini | P11, P9, P25 (accident)
  • Sprint 2, 5 & 8 | Medium | Nikolas Jeitler | P25, P25 (bad kart luck), P20
  • Sprints 3, 6, & 9 | Difficult | Harald Stütz | P16, P13, P13