ACR BIREL, UK importer and distributor for Birel.ACR BIREL, UK importer and distributor for Birel.http://www.acrbirel.com/home/2012-02-13T16:34:41ZSquarespaceMaiden victory for 2012 RY30 S4http://www.acrbirel.com/home/2012/2/13/maiden-victory-for-2012-ry30-s4.htmlTim Mayneord2012-02-13T16:30:18Z2012-02-13T16:30:18ZCongratulations to Michael Simpson who gave the Birel Ry30 S4 its first victory for 2012 at PFI in KGP. photo kartpix.

]]>20th Anniversary for ACR in 2012http://www.acrbirel.com/home/2012/1/11/20th-anniversary-for-acr-in-2012.htmlTim Mayneord2012-01-11T07:24:06Z2012-01-11T07:24:06ZACR will celebrate 20 years in business during 2012. The company plans some special offers and events during 2012!

 

]]>See the 2012 Birel S4 at Kartmaniahttp://www.acrbirel.com/home/2011/11/27/see-the-2012-birel-s4-at-kartmania.htmlTim Mayneord2011-11-27T09:02:52Z2011-11-27T09:02:52ZThe 2012 Birel S4 Motorsport chassis will be on show at Kartmania and can be seen on the Formula KGP stand displaying the number 1 of Michael Simpson.

The new model feature the impressive new self adjusting brake from Birel as well as new lighter axle supports and re styled floor pan.

]]>ACR closed next week.http://www.acrbirel.com/home/2011/11/3/acr-closed-next-week.htmlTim Mayneord2011-11-03T17:53:10Z2011-11-03T17:53:10ZJust to inform you that ACR will be closed next week from 7th to 11th November for stock taking and audit work. We apologise for the inconvieniance and confirm we will re open on the 14th November.

ACR

]]>2012 CHASSIS RANGE PRESENTEDhttp://www.acrbirel.com/home/2011/11/1/2012-chassis-range-presented.htmlTim Mayneord2011-11-01T06:54:43Z2011-11-01T06:54:43Z ARCHIVE NEWS

 

 

Among the new products, a 32mm tubing chassis, new braking systems, axle support accessories and a great new bodywork innovation

Birel’s 2012 chassis range, named S4, presents two models reserved to top classes: RY 30-S4 made with 30mm tubes and RY 32-S4 made with 32mm tubes.

Both models will have a version for KF (and single-gear in general) classes and one for KZ with gear; at this regard it must be said that the 30mm tubing model is more suitable for KF categories, while the  RY 32-S4 chassis has been developed, with excellent performances, more specifically for  KZ.

Birel chassis selection will be completed by model C-28-R for MINI and Cadet classes.

As customary, all Racing chassis manufactured by the Lissone-based company are the product of the knowhow of the in-house racing division   (Birel Motorsport), which guarantees a level of quality among the best worldwide for standard items.

As a matter of fact, all new ideas involving the 2012 line have undergone racing testing and combine top performance and reliability.

As already said, the new features include the innovative 32mm tubing model (RY32 - S4, CIK-FIA certified for 2012-2017), extensively developed throughout last season’s top competitions and now ready to complete Birel’s high segment offer.

This model relies on outstanding balance and great performance, matched to easy tuning, one of Birel’s outstanding strong points.

Still innovation wise, we have to highlight the great job carried out on model RY 30, with structural evolution involving the front, for karts which are more precise and easier to drive.

Also the junior class C 28–R model has been enhanced, transforming the bodywork to achieve better grip and balance. Bodywork designed for KF and KZ classes now also features a smaller new axle bearing support, with three height adjustment options.

 

Whereas, the accessory side is packed with brand new ideas for the braking systems, both KF and KZ, with magnatized brake pads and cast iron floating discs.

Still in the accessory department, new side fairings (optional and available from January 2012 on) for racing chassis, lighter and more aerodynamic, able to improve balance and achieve even smoother driving.

 

 

 

 
]]>Simpson takes S1 KGP Crown !http://www.acrbirel.com/home/2011/10/26/simpson-takes-s1-kgp-crown.htmlTim Mayneord2011-10-26T05:12:57Z2011-10-26T05:12:57Z

The 2011 season has flown past and as the KGP drivers assembled at Whilton Mill for the finale of the S1. 28 KGP drivers lined up - a further increase in the KGP grid - an encouraging sign for the future.

Going into the last round at Whilton Mill, KGP Championship leader Michael Simpson missed all of Saturday as he was racing GT sportscars  at Silverstone. In his heat on sunday morning a first lap crash and a bent steering column put him out of his only heat so he would start final 1 from last position (28th).

Mark Litchfield (birel) caused a crash in the other heat depositing Jake Hughes (birel) off the track and suffered an exclusion for his actions. Litchfield however managed to win heat 2. ACR teammate Tom Fawcett (birel) dominated the first final, behind Simpson demonstrated his skill by coming through the field to 2nd and provided spectators with a classic drive. Simpson's result cemented his title going into final 2.

In final 2 Bobby Game (birel) had earlier taken second from James Gornall (intrepid), but they fell back to fourth and fifth whilst Litchfield was now up to sixth place.

Simpson eased past Gorman(maranello) and then sat comfortably behind Fawcett for a few laps before taking the lead. Litchfield kept up his progress by passing Fawcett and Gorman but he couldn't catch Simpson. With second place for Litchfield the Championship went to Simpson followed in 2nd by team mate Fawcett and Litchfield in the 3rd. In only his second year of karting, rookie Jake Hughes took an amazing 5th place in the Championship.

For the Birel marque 2011 has been a fantastic season with Birel chassis finishing 1st,2nd,3rd and 5th in the Formula KGP S1 championship.

The Birel 2011 s3 now makes way for the new 2012 Birel S4 version which features a new brake and axle configuration.

ACR are now talking to drivers interested in full race support /arrive and drive for the KGP S1 2012 series. For more information call the ACR office on 01527 889595

Pics credit: Kart pix

 

 

 

 

 

]]>Rent a 2012 spec Birel for KGP World Finalshttp://www.acrbirel.com/home/2011/9/20/rent-a-2012-spec-birel-for-kgp-world-finals.htmlTim Mayneord2011-09-20T04:35:10Z2011-09-20T04:35:10ZWe now have details for any drivers who would like to attend the KGP World finals at Castelletto in Italy on 14th-16th October 2011.

To be eligible to race the KGP Finals a driver must have competed in at least 3 KGP S1 rounds plus the V plate or 4 S1 rounds this year. The minimum licence requirement is "Kart Nat A"

The rental package includes 2012 Birel S4 chassis, trolley, place in a tent, dry and wet rims, castor adjusters, radiator and water pump and airbox. Essentially you just take your own KGP engine,electronics and exhaust bolt it on, purchase your tyres and race.The grid size will be limited to 34 so contact the ACR or KGP office now for more details.

]]>Birel 2012 - Audi S4 ? !http://www.acrbirel.com/home/2011/9/5/birel-2012-audi-s4.htmlTim Mayneord2011-09-05T07:38:49Z2011-09-05T07:38:49ZStrange but true ! - the 2012 Birel chassis will be badged as the S4 following in the wheel tracks of its highly successful predecessor the 2011 Birel S3.

The 2012 S4 line will feature a new brake system as well as other modifications to the rear axle assembly.

Orders are now being taken for the S4 line with first deliveries expected early November 2011.

Reserve your S4 now via the acr office now 01527 889595

]]>Litchfield returns to Birel - and wins !http://www.acrbirel.com/home/2011/8/17/litchfield-returns-to-birel-and-wins.htmlTim Mayneord2011-08-17T04:42:18Z2011-08-17T04:42:18ZThe PF International driver took delivery of a Birel Ry30 S3 2 days before the Kartmasters event at PFI.

Litchfield won back to back British Championships when last on a Birel in 2004 and 2005. Six years on the Kartmasters event and the Marussia Virgin Formula KGP class saw the PFI driver take a popular victory.

Ex Birel works driver Jon Lancaster was a guest driver in the event as was ex mulitple British Champion Bobby Game. Lancaster and Litchfield provided an entertaining race swopping places many times before Litchfield gained the upper hand on the exit of the chicane with a few laps to go. Bobby Game suffered a disasterous start but recovered back to 6th place. Game is now considering a full time return to karting in the KGP class and if he does so will likely drive Birel for the last two races of the S1 season.

Birel driver Michael Simpson was absent from Kartmasters due to work commitments with his employer Ginetta cars but will make a welcome return this weekend at the Clay Pigeon round of S1.

With the top four drivers in the KGP S1 Championship now all driving Birel and the performance of the KGP engines being so even it will be very interesting who comes out on top. Will it be Fawcett, Simpson, Litchfield or the Birel rookie Jake Hughes ?

 

 

 

 

 pics courtesy of kartpix.net

]]>Communications down at ACR - sorry !http://www.acrbirel.com/home/2011/7/14/communications-down-at-acr-sorry.htmlTim Mayneord2011-07-14T19:16:28Z2011-07-14T19:16:28ZVandels, criminals whatever you want to call them burnt out two BT phone junctions on our industrial estate over 150 businesses are without phone or internet until next week so I can only apologise if you have been trying to contact acr this week.
 
BT have informed us that we should be back on line from monday, until then there is little we can do as we are without internet or phone or fax.
 
Please bear with us.
 
Thankyou
Andy Cox
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