

LEGENDARY KARTS: THE 1987 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DAP-PAVESI OF ALESSANDRO PICCINI IN FORMULA C

Bring together a 4-time world champion driver, his DAP Greyhound CIK 13/78 chassis and its Pavesi B engine. Then, start the engine…and you will see flames! Incredulous? Read this article!
In the history of karting there are three letters that for enthusiasts, for those who have a minimum knowledge of the history of this sport, have a special value: D-A-P. Yes, DAP, a name that needs little introduction, a cornerstone of the history of this sport. Founded in 1970 by brothers Angelo and Achille Parrilla, following in the footsteps of their father Giovanni with the brand “Parilla” (only one “r” in relation to the last name for phonetic reasons), the Milanese company was conceived to produce kart engines to then focus, since 1974, on the design and manufacturing of chassis as well. This move proves to be spot on and, in a short time, the Parrilla’s creation stands out among the industry leaders of the time. Furthermore, the DAP branded chassis revolutionized the world chassis technique and allowed several drivers to become protagonists in the main championships (does the name Ayrton Da Silva remind you of anything? If you are interested in the subject, go and read the article “Once in a Lifetime: Touching Senna’s kart!”). Among these drivers there is also a Tuscan guy, just a little more than 20 years old, destined to have a bright future in karting, but who has not yet written his name in the golden roll of world champions, Alessandro Piccini. The wait, however, is not going to last long. In Magione, in 1987, Alessandro writes an important page in the history of karting. In fact, he wins his first world title (one of four) driving a DAP chassis powered by a Pavesi (another name that makes the “veins and pulses” of many karting’s enthusiasts “tremble”) rotary valve engine. A kart that today we, at TKART, can touch with our hands and…Start up!
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