ACR BIREL, UK importer and distributor for Birel.

Happy birthday ACR - 20 years !

Tim Mayneord — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:20:37 +0000

Today is ACR's birthday !!- 20 years since my company started - my wife Wendy surprised me this morning and arrived at my office with a special painting she commissioned of a Birel kart - what else ! ! - its fantastic

Thankyou to current and past ACR staff, clients and of course my family and friends that have all contributed and supported me in running ACR over the last 20 years.

best wishes

Andy Cox

Freeline cadet rear pod : Registration form and tech info

Tim Mayneord — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:40:29 +0000

Please note that in order to use the Freeline rear pod the minimum overall rear track that can be used is 104cms in order to comply with MSA regulations.

The MSA registration document is available from http://www.msauk.org/uploadedfiles/KartTech/001.pdf

Freeline Cadet rear protection system

Tim Mayneord — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:23:22 +0000

The Freeline 60cc Cadet RPS (Rear Protection System) has now been registered for use in any Cadet category by the MSA.

The Freeline RPS has gone through a complex and detailed crash test programme in order to gain final registration from the MSA and has now been issued and passed with the registration number MSA/DMSB-001-RPS.

The Freeline RPS assembly weighs just 1.65kgs including support brackets and will fit any make of Cadet chassis.

The complete Freeline 60cc RPS complete with mounting brackets costs £129.95 + VAT and is available in black colour only.

For the month of March 2012 ACR is offering free delivery on each (retail) Freeline 60cc Cadet RPS ordered.

To order yours contact ACR on 01527 889595

Part exchange your kart

Tim Mayneord — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:03:49 +0000

Part Exchange your Kart for a New Birel 2012 Birel S4

After a successful part exchange offer run with its Birel agents LM Motorsport in Scotland, Sole UK Birel Importer ACR has decided to extend the Part exchange offer nationwide on the 2012 Birel 2012 RY30 S4 chassis.

You can now part exchange your current kart (irrespective of make) as a rolling chassis against a Brand New 2012 Birel RY30 S4 rolling chassis for just £2000 + VAT . The Birel RY30 S4 is suitable for all Rotax max classes,Formula KGP,Formula TKM or Formula Blue classes.

The Birel RY30 S4 features a new self adjusting brake system, engine mount, Freeline magniesium rims, Freeline HQ heel bar, Birel Motorsport HQ graphic set, UK rear steel bumper all as standard.

To order yours or for more information on this offer call the ACR office on 01527 889595

Maiden victory for 2012 RY30 S4

Tim Mayneord — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:30:18 +0000

Congratulations 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 2012

Tim Mayneord — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:24:06 +0000

ACR will celebrate 20 years in business during 2012. The company plans some special offers and events during 2012!

See the 2012 Birel S4 at Kartmania

Tim Mayneord — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:02:52 +0000

The 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.

Tim Mayneord — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:53:10 +0000

Just 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 PRESENTED

Tim Mayneord — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:54:43 +0000

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 !

Tim Mayneord — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:12:57 +0000

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