Forward Direction Motorsports is pleased to announce a partnership with Pantano Racing to become the sole US Distributor for Pantano Racing Chassis. The Pantano chassis is designed and manufactured in Sacile, Italy in their own factory using proprietary components. The chassis saw incredible success in 2023, taking victories in the IAME Euro Series, and at the IAME Final Games.
“We are excited to introduce this successful chassis brand to the US market,” stated Forward Direction Motorsports owner, Greg Welch. “Working with a small factory allows us to fine tune the chassis and introduce our own specifications for the US tracks. With chassis in stock and more on the way we are ready to take on racing and distribution within the US. Working with Giorgio has been easy and streamlined so far and we look forward to a long term partnership.”
Pantano Racing owner, Giorgio Pantano, is widely recognized as one of the best karting drivers, driver coaches, and now team owner and chassis manufacturer in the sport. His wealth of knowledge from years in karting, and driving through the ladder up to Formula 1 brings an unparalleled level of experience to the Pantano Racing Kart.
Giorgio Pantano, “Last year after our debut as a constructor in the karting world, we reached great satisfaction and results with our own chassis. The opportunity to make our brand known in the American market excites us also because the American tracks are different from the European tracks, and this leads us to constant evolution. Greg contacted me in December 2022 and we met in our factory. I was impressed by his enthusiasm and professionalism despite his young age. I decided to collaborate with him and I’m happy about this because I’m sure to have made the right decision.”
The current Pantano chassis range available through FDM consists of the P2 single speed chassis and the P1 KZ shifter chassis. The P2 is comprised of 30mm and 32mm tubing, and provides an ease of drivability for all single speed classes. The P1 KZ is built from full 32mm tubing making it ideal for KZ engines and other shifter applications.
The first outing for FDM and Pantano Racing Karts in 2024 will be at the Challenge of the Americas series running in Tucson, AZ the weekend of February 1-4. FDM will field multiple drivers throughout the various 100cc categories with a complete driver line-up to follow.
Forward Direction Motorsports, LLC is a full-service karting company based in Franktown, CO. FDM operates a local, regional, and national level racing team and is the USA distributor for Pantano Racing Karts and parts. FDM also boasts a full service kart shop, with full engine service capabilities, an engine dyno, and an online store. For information and dealer inquiries, please contact greg@fdmkarting.com or call 720-940-0708. Visit FDM online at www.fdmkarting.com