Karting: Felipe Massa's race about to get underway

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From an official press release

Adrian Sutil, Pastor Maldonado, Jérôme d’Ambrosio and Jules Bianchi are all about to go head to head in Florianopolis (Brazil) for Felipe Massa’s annual karting event.

After closing down the entry list, organizer Felipe Massa declared he was happy with the way his race is shaping up.

"The level is getting higher and higher and every year we have been able to add some new attractions, as is the case of the guys who race against me in Formula 1," Massa said.

20,000 spectators are expected to be in attendance at Sapiens Arena to watch the race. The event can also be followed on the web at www.brmtv.com.br (live broadcast) or at www.desafiodasestrelas.com.br (live timing).

Stars racing for a cause (Photo: WRi2)



Entry list

Formula 1
Felipe Massa
Rubens Barrichello
Lucas di Grassi
Vitantonio Liuzzi
Jérôme D'Ambrosio
Jaime Alguersuari
Pastor Maldonado
Adrian Sutil
Gianni Morbidelli

Indy Racing League
Tony Kanaan
Vitor Meira
Hélio Castroneves
Bia Figueiredo

GP2 Series
Jules Bianchi

Nascar Limited Late Model
Pietro Fittipaldi

NASCAR Truck Series
Nelson Angelo Piquet

FIA GT
Enrique Bernoldi

Brazilian Stock Car
Marcos Gomes
Xandinho Negrão
Cacá Bueno
Luciano Burti
Ricardo Zonta
Allam Khodair
Max Wilson
Tuka Rocha
Antonio Pizzonia
Popó Bueno
Christian Fittipaldi
Allam Khodair

Trofeo Linea
Leonardo Nienkötter

Timetable (Brazilian time, 2 hours behind GMT)

Saturday, December 3rd
16h00 - 2nd free practice (40 minutes)
18h00 - Q1 - Group 1 (15 minutes)
18h30 - Q1 - Group 2 (15 minutes)
19h00 - Top Qualifying - five fastest of each group (one flying lap each)
21h45 - Heat 1 (30 minutes + one lap)

Sunday, December 4th
08h30 - Warm up (15 minutes)
11h00 - Heat 2