Factory racing team
The MS KART factory racing team was established in 1991, when Milan Šimák finished his active racing career. In the same year, he began to develop his own racing team, because he knew that the only and the best test of the quality and performance of the produced equipment is the race track.
Since then, the subsidiary company MS KART Racing Team has been operating in addition to the main production company. The factory racing team has become an integral part of the company and the basis of success for the development of new chassis designs. In addition to factory pilots, the company works with several contract drivers and teams every year, who also provide feedback and valuable information for further development.
„I am convinced that the European Champion title I achieved in 1980 will be defended by the chassis of my own production.“
said Milan Šimák in a press release in 1998.
And he knew well what he was talking about: in 2015, the factory driver of the MS KART Racing Team, Adam Kout, became the European Champion in the royal Superkart 250cc category. An even greater success was when Adam managed to defend the title in 2016! For Milan Šimák, a chassis constructeur and engine tuner in one person, the double win of the European Championship was a huge satisfaction for many years of effort and endless hours of work.
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Racing team drivers
JakubKADLČÁK
Category:
KZ
Date of birth:
5.3. 1998
Hobbies:
cars, motorsport, mountain bike, forest
Why do I drive karts:
I like the feeling of acceleration and the speed being just 30 mm “above the ground”, I enjoy to improve constantly and to speed up lap times.
My beginnings:
My first start was in the parking near my home, then I drove in various endurance races in go-kart rental and in 2008 I had my first race in Cadet category in Vysoke Myto.
My goals:
To become the champion of Czech Republic in KZ2 category in 2022, to represent the MS KART team in the best way possible and to always be one step ahead of the rivals.
Achievements:
3 times Czech Champion: 2014 – NKF2, 2016 – KZ2, 2017 – KZ2
Vicechampion KZ2 2022
4 times Slovakian Champion: 2014 – Rotax MAX, 2015 – Rotax MAX, 2016 – Rotax MAX, 2017 – KZ2
1st place Trofeo Ayrton Senna 2014 – Rotax MAX
2nd place Grand Final Easykart 2014 – KGP
8th place ROK CUP International Final 2008 – Mini ROK
JanŠAFRÁNEK
Category:
KZ
Date of birth:
4.11. 1969
Hobbies:
downhill skiing and cross-country skiing, wall climbing, reading (non-fiction, detective stories)
Why do I drive karts:
I enjoy karting mainly because of its extremes and adrenaline.
Acceleration, high-speed driving, drive in high revs, overload in the turns and while braking and cornering… In the race then the drive wheel-to-wheel it is just a great feeling
My beginnings:
I sat in a go-kart for the first time in 2010. I have been racing since 2012. My first race was in Vysoké Myto in 2012 in KZ2 Senior category
My goals:
to keep improving. To be able to compete with young drivers even at my age.
Achievements:
1st place ACR Cup 2015 KZ2 Senior, 4th place ACR Cup 2016 KZ2 Senior, 1st place Slovakian Championship 2021&2022 KZ2 Veteran
DavidKADLEC
Category:
KZ
Date of birth:
4.7. 1978
Hobbies:
Travelling with family, historic sports cars, karting, skiing, cycling
Why do I drive karts:
In my childhood I used to go to kart races with my dad when he worked as mechanic for Milan Šimák and somehow it stayed with me all these years. I fulfilled my dream of racing at the age of 40.
Nowadays karting means for me mainly an opportunity to “clear my head” and a chance to relax from work. There is a great group of people in the team and I also enjoy the need for good physical training, which forces me to keep fit. My older daughter Natalie is also competing in the RMC Czech Republic in Rotax Max Senior category. Karting is a good opportunity for both of us to spend more time together and we love the great atmosphere at races.
My beginnings:
In 2017 I started practicing with Rotax Max Senior kart. In 2019 – 2021 I raced in Rotax DD2 Masters category and in 2022 I tasted the speed of the KZ Senior class for the first time…
My goals:
To be in good physicall condition, to continuously improve and be satisfied with my own performance.
Achievements:
2020 – DD2 Masters – P3 RMC CEE / P2 RMC CZ
2021 – DD2 Masters – P3 RMC CEE / P2 RMC CZ
2022 – free season (practicing + mechanic and coach of my daughter Natalie)
JiříŠAFRÁNEK
Category:
KZ
Date of birth:
10.5. 2005
Hobbies:
go-karts, downhill skiing, wall climbing and sports in general
Why do I drive karts:
because I just enjoy it
My beginnings:
I first sat in a kart in 2010 in my small fifties. I started racing in 2013 in the Bambini category.
My goals:
To be on the podium in the Czech Championship.
Achievements:
3rd place Czech Championship 2015 Bambini, 2nd place Karting Cup 2015 Bambini, 3rd place Czech Championship 2017 OK Junior, 6th place Slovakia Championship 2021 KZ2 Senior
MartinKONOPKA
Category:
KZ, ROTAX DD2
Date of birth:
6.5.1990
Hobbies:
I like to spend time with my family and friends visiting nice places. I play football for recreation and I like travelling. My job is my hobby so I love all around motorsport.
Why do I drive karts:
Because I like motorsport and it’s my passion.
My beginnings:
I think I started when I was 7 years old with MS KART chassis in CADET class.
My goals:
To still make a good result.
Achievements:
Multiple champion and vice-champion of Slovakia, multiple champion of the Central European Zone and many other great results.
TomášJAVŮREK
Category:
ROTAX DD2
Date of birth:
14.11. 2007
Hobbies:
go-karts, bike and computer games
Why do I drive karts:
I really enjoy it. I like the wet track, then I can be really fast.
My beginnings:
In 2018, at the age of ten, I started driving in the Jardan team in MINI 60. In 2019 I became a part of the MS KART team.
My goals:
To improve and to be on the podium. I am very satisfied in the MS KART team and my goal is when the team is happy with me.
Achievements:
2018 – 1st place ACR Cup and 1st place Moravian Cup MINI 60
2019 – 8th place RMC CZ and 13th place ROTAX Junior
2020 – 10th place RMC CZ and 8th place RMC CEE ROTAX Junior
2021 – 5th place RMC CZ and 11th place RMC CEE ROTAX Junior
Václav
TOMÁŠEK
Category:
ROTAX DD2
Date of birth:
8.4.2005
Hobbies:
Karting, F1 watching, PC games
My beginnings:
It all started when my dad first took me to a kart arena. I was two years old at that time and I was driving on my dad’s lap. Somewhere at the age of 4 I first drove a kart on my own, I got pretty into it and tried to attend all the kids races in the kart arena. At the age of 9 I did my first race in Cheb in Baby 60 category. I was third in qualifying, finished on podium and tokk home my first trophy. The beginning was not the easiest, I had to learn the track, how to brake and how to give throttle properly, it was a lot. Every race we gained more and more experience, including driving on wet track. I didn’t have much success as a kid, but things started to change over time…
My goals:
My current goal is to qualify for the RMC Grand Finals.
Achievements:
P1 MČR ROK GP 2021
P2 MČR ROK GP 2020
P3 MČR ROK GP 2022
TomášFILIPENSKÝ
Category:
ROK
Date of birth:
9.3. 2009
Hobbies:
floorball, table tennis, swimming, cycling, skating and PC games
Why do I drive karts:
I really enjoy it, I enjoy the rivalry on the track, I love the atmosphere in the paddock and everything around karting.
My beginnings:
I was first put in a go-kart in the parking of a local supermarket when I was 3 years old. I didn’t know right – left, but I was happy to be holding the steering wheel. And that’s where it all started…
My goals:
I would like to reach podium ranking at least in half of all the races this season.
Achievements:
2013 – 2014 – Eeasy 50
2015 – Baby 50 – 1st place ACR CUP, 1st place MORAVIAN CUP, 1st place AUTOKLUB ČR
2016 – BABY 60 – 6th place Czech Championship, 3rd place MORAVIAN CUP
2017 – BABY 60 – 3rd place Czech Championship, 2nd place MORAVIAN CUP
2018 – MINI 60
2019 – MINI 60
2020 – ROK Junior
2021 – 1st place Slovakian Championship ROK GP, 6th place Czech Championship ROK GP
2022 – 1st place Slovakian Championship ROK GP, 6th place Czech Championship ROK GP
Josef
BARILLA
Category:
KZ
Date of birth:
9.1.1980
NatálieKADLECOVÁ
Category:
ROTAX Max Senior
Date of birth:
25.6. 2007
Hobbies:
Go-karts, skis, cross-country skis, bicycles, playing musical instruments, traveling, caravanning
Why do I drive karts:
I like the adrenaline and the atmosphere at the races
My beginnings:
I started in 2018 with a Rotax Micro Max kart, I drove only occasionally and had it just for fun
My goals:
drive as fast as possible, have a good track and stick to other drivers in my category
Achievements:
P2 MP 2021 Rotax Max Junior
P10 MSR 2022 Rotax Max Junior
David
GORČICA
Category:
OK Junior
Date of birth:
22.5.2009
Hobbies:
Karting and motorsport in general
Why do I drive karts:
Karting is funny, fast and provides a lot of adrenaline. Karting is also the basis for progressing to other categories of motorsport. My dream is to race GT cars one day.
My beginnings:
I started at a rental place, not far from Hluboká na Vltavou. I first sat in a racing kart about seven years ago in Písek. Since then, I’ve done a lot of races of the Czech Championship or the Moravian Cup. In 2021, we had our first foreign season in the Italian Easykart championship. Since 2022 we have been combining races in Czech Republic and abroad, such as MČR, DKM, WSK, etc. It’s a great school. This year I’m doing my sixth season of racing.
My goals:
In April 2023 I won my first race in the German DKM Championship and I would like to add more podiums, not only in Germany. And of course I would like to be on the top step again.
Achievements:
I appreciate all the podium finishes in EASY 60, EASY 100 and OK Junior. In 2020 I was in the TOP 5 of the absolute EASY 60 standings in Czech Republic. In 2021 I was in the TOP 3 of the Czech Easykart 100 series, in the Italian Easykart 100 championship in the same year I was P7 overall. I was very happy to win the final of the first DKM 2023 race in Mülsen.
GretaPOLMOVÁ
Category:
BABY 60
Date of birth:
5.11.2012
Hobbies:
Running, gymnastics, football and table football, creation
Why do I drive karts:
I like speed, sharp turns and I like learning new things
My beginnings:
I started gaining my first experience in go-kart rentals in 2020. One year later I participated in race events of ACR Cup.
My goals:
Keep practicing, getting better and reach the podium places.
Achievements:
P4 PAČR 2022 – Baby 60
Lucie ZIMMELOVÁ
Category:
ROTAX MAX SENIOR
Date of birth:
18.10.2006
Hobbies:
karting, snowboard, horse riding
Why do I drive karts:
I like speed and adrenalin
My beginnings:
Originally I was driving just for fun with Rotax Max Junior, but then we decided to race in the Senior class.
My goals:
To drive faster and faster, to minimalize mistakes and move forward in performance
Achievements:
P1 MP SteelRing
P3 MP SlovakiaRing
P3 MP Vysoké Mýto
P5 MP 2022 Rotax Senior Max
FilipRABAS
Category:
ROTAX Micro Max
Date of birth:
2.2. 2013
Hobbies:
go-karts, tennis
Why do I drive karts:
it’s a nice sport, I like speed and I like to compete
My beginnings:
in 5 years with the MS KART Mini 60 go-kart
My goals:
to be as fast as possible and to win races
Achievements:
2nd place RMC CZ 2021 Micro Max
3rd place MSR 2022 Rotax Micro Max
Lucie ZIMMELOVÁ
Category:
ROTAX MAX SENIOR
Date of birth:
18.10.2006
Hobbies:
karting, snowboard, horse riding
Why do I drive karts:
I like speed and adrenalin
My beginnings:
Originally I was driving just for fun with Rotax Max Junior, but then we decided to race in the Senior class.
My goals:
To drive faster and faster, to minimalize mistakes and move forward in performance
Achievements:
P1 MP SteelRing
P3 MP SlovakiaRing
P3 MP Vysoké Mýto
P5 MP 2022 Rotax Senior Max
ChristopherSTE OSLANEC
Category:
ROTAX DD2
Date of birth:
27.8.2006
Hobbies:
Karting, video games, snowboarding, cycling
Why do I drive karts:
Karting satisfies me and gives me positive energy and strength. Cars are my life.
My beginnings:
It all started on my 13th birthday when my father surprised me with a visit of a kart kart arena. In 2020 I started racing in SKP in Rotax Max Junior as a beginner with no experience and with the goal of winning. This is also coming true step by step…
My goals:
To win the MP&MSR and qualify for the RMC Grand Finals. After karting I would like to continue in racing cars (GT3 CUP).
Achievements:
2020 – P3 SKP ROTAX Junior
2021 – P1 MP and P2 SKP ROTAX Junior
2022 – P5 totally and 2nd best out of Slovakian drivers MSR&MP ROTAX DD2
RozálieRABASOVÁ
Category:
ROTAX Micro Max
Date of birth:
25.5. 2014
Hobbies:
go-karts, cycling, ballet, in-line
Why do I drive karts:
I like to compete with the boys. When my older brother started to race, I didn’t want to be left behind.
My beginnings:
in 4 years with the MS KART Baby 50cc
My goals:
I want to show that the girls can also race 🙂 I want to be on podium in Rotax Max Challenge Czech Republic.
Achievements:
2nd place MP 2022 Rotax Micro Max
Lukáš
TOMÁŠEK
Class:
ROTAX MAX Junior
Date of birth:
20.8.2010
Hobbies:
Karting and computer games
Why do I drive karts:
Because I enjoy fast driving, racing and winning trophies
My beginnings:
My first drive was in the Baby 60, then in Mini 60 and at the age of 11 I moved up to the ROK Junior category. This year I will race in Rotax Max Junior class.
My goals:
To rank in top 3
Achievements:
I have 9 small trophies and a big trophy for P2 in ROK Junior from 2021
Tadeáš
RADVAN
RADVAN
Class:
ROK Junior
Date of birth:
11.4.2007
Hobbies:
motorsport, mountain biking, skiing, skating and computer games
Why do I drive karts:
I enjoy it. I’m competitive. I like speed and adrenaline.
My beginnings:
I started driving for fun in kart arena in 2021.
My goals:
To keep improving, push my limits, get good results and get faster.
Lukáš
BABÁČEK
Category:
MINI 60
Date of birth:
28.6.2010
Hobbies:
Karting, racing cars, cycling, football
Proč jezdím na motokáře:
I like speed, competition and the sound of engines in high revs
My beginnings:
For the first time I sat in a go-kart when I was 10 years old in the Kart Arena Cheb and I was immediately hooked.
My goals:
My goal is to get in Formula 1 and to be fast.
VilémHENE
Category:
ROTAX DD2
Date of birth:
1.11. 1988
Hobbies:
business, investment, travelling, go-karts, guitar, good wine
Why do I drive karts:
I like it. I enjoy driving around and getting better. I enjoy fighting on the track and a good bunch in the tent.
My beginnings:
I started racing at the age of 13, but a year later I had to finish due to the health and also financial demands of karting. At 30, both snags disappeared and I was able to return to karting. The second beginning was more difficult. After 10 years spent in the office, karting is very physically demanding for me. But the fun is great!
My goals:
to have fun and improve
Achievements:
to finish in good health and enjoy it
JiříŠAFRÁNEK
Category:
KZ
Date of birth:
10.5. 2005
Hobbies:
go-karts, downhill skiing, wall climbing and sports in general
Why do I drive karts:
because I just enjoy it
My beginnings:
I first sat in a kart in 2010 in my small fifties. I started racing in 2013 in the Bambini category.
My goals:
To be on the podium in the Czech Championship.
Achievements:
3rd place Czech Championship 2015 Bambini, 2nd place Karting Cup 2015 Bambini, 3rd place Czech Championship 2017 OK Junior, 6th place Slovakia Championship 2021 KZ2 Senior
JiříŠAFRÁNEK
Category:
KZ
Date of birth:
10.5. 2005
Hobbies:
go-karts, downhill skiing, wall climbing and sports in general
Why do I drive karts:
because I just enjoy it
My beginnings:
I first sat in a kart in 2010 in my small fifties. I started racing in 2013 in the Bambini category.
My goals:
To be on the podium in the Czech Championship.
Achievements:
3rd place Czech Championship 2015 Bambini, 2nd place Karting Cup 2015 Bambini, 3rd place Czech Championship 2017 OK Junior
JindřichPEŠL
Category:
MINI 60
Date of birth:
19.8. 2009
Hobbies:
hockey, karting, skiing, guitar playing
Why do I drive karts:
I’m from a motoring-based family, I enjoy the kart speed and overtaking
My beginnings:
my first start was in 2013 in the cathegory School 50, I was 4 years old.
My goals:
to gain a trophy in the WSK series and to hear the Czech anthem at international races
Achievements:
3rd place Easykart 60 young 2016
1st place Easykart 60 2017
2nd place Slovakian Championship 60 2018
2nd place Easykart 60 2018
1st place Czech Championship Mini 60 2019
1st place Slovakian Championship Mini 60 2019
1st place Czech Championship Mini 60 2020
8th place WSK Euroseries Mini 60 Lonato 2020
1st place WSK Euroseries Mini 60 Lonato 2021
OndřejUMLAUF
Category:
BABY 60
Date of birth:
1.5.2014
Hobbies:
Cycling, skiing, skating, but mainly go-karting.
Why do I drive karts:
Because I enjoy fast driving, overtaking and practicing.
My beginnings:
I started practicing in Cheb when I was 4 years old.
My goals:
I want to win races.
Achievements:
3rd place in Slovakia in the Moravian Cup
Filip
KOVALÍK
Category:
MINI 60
Date of birth:
26.8. 2009
Hobbies:
motorsport, skiing, team sports, PC
Why do I drive karts:
my dream is to be a Formula 1 driver and karting is very close to F1
My beginnings:
I drove a kart for the first time in a karting academy at Legends in 2017. Thanks to the company MS Kart, where we rented a kart of the School 50 category, I did the first races
My goals:
to start at the Rotax Grand Finals, to become a F1 driver
Achievements:
3rd place in ACR Cup 2018
4th place in ACR Cup 2019
4th place in ACR Cup 2021
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