Expert: Adam - 4/6/2005

Question
Hello, I am becoming interested in F1 and specially the end of season Elf Master race, thing that I don't have much information! Could you give me a little bit more information about it, the only thing I know is that is a indoor track, I would really like to see the specifications and design of the track, do you know of any web site that may contain such information! Best whishes,
Antonio

Answer
Hello Antonio,
I share your interest in the end of season kart race for F1 drivers, since it started in 1993 it has been a unique opportunity to see the world's best drivers competing against each other in EQUAL MACHINERY.

The venue is not a permanent kart track, but the Palais Omnisports Paris Bercy (POPB), which is why there isn't too much information available on the track itself. As you probably know it's quite long (>1000m)and winds in and out of 2 halls.

Some websites with information can be found at:
http://www.bercy.fr/
http://www.123envoiture.com/detail-lieu-public-31.html
http://www.mondial-karting.com/histor1/histori.htm
http://www.mondial-karting.com
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/brad.spurgeon/bercy.HTM
http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns00407.html
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/brad.spurgeon/royals.HTM

Technical information on Bercy such as track specs might be  easiert to find from French-language sources or from teh POPB bookshop there. Also, you can get a video of the event which may help you as well as be great to watch. I found a copy for you on Ebay (Item number: 6382991510) at a cheap price.

Hope this helps,
regards,
Adam