Irish Drivers impress at the 2025 IAME Warrior Finals in Valencia!

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The 2025 IAME Warrior Finals in Valencia was another thrilling showcase for Irish karting talent, as 30 drivers from IAME Series Ireland took on some of the best competitors in the world. With intense racing across every class, Team Ireland once again demonstrated incredible pace, determination, and spirit throughout the week.

X30 Mini

Danny Dempsey produced one of the standout drives of the event in the Mini category. Starting deep in the pack, he carved his way through the field to gain an incredible 24 positions, earning the Biggest Mover Award and finishing P10 in the Main Final — a fantastic result in such a competitive international grid.

X30 Senior

The Senior category delivered another weekend of hard, close racing. Both Jack and Tadgh Buckley put in strong performances to reach the Main Final in the premier class. Jack battled his way to a solid P12 finish, while Tadgh’s race ended early following an unfortunate incident after showing impressive pace all weekend.

X30 Masters

Defending X30 Masters champion John Norris returned to Valencia determined to make it two titles in a row. After a strong start and excellent pace throughout the weekend, he charged from P4 to the race lead, only for contact to end his run early when his engine stopped — a tough blow after a winning-worthy performance. Gary Edwards showed fantastic consistency, running inside the top three and finishing a well-earned P5, while Shane Crosbie made solid progress to take P12 after a strong showing all weekend.

S125

Irish success continued in the S125 category, where comeback drives were the theme of the weekend. Robbie Buckley stormed through the field to gain 24 positions, finishing a brilliant P5 and earning Ireland’s second Biggest Mover Award of the event. Jamie English also impressed with a gain of 12 places to secure P10, while Joel Murphy climbed 21 positions to finish P12. Eimear Carey showed great speed and determination across the heats, finishing P27 after post-race penalties.

Team Ireland

From the youngest competitors in Mini to the seasoned racers in Masters, Ireland’s 30-strong team delivered outstanding performances and plenty of memorable moments. Each driver showcased the skill, sportsmanship, and passion that define Irish karting on the global stage.

Congratulations to all who represented IAME Series Ireland in Valencia — an incredible effort from every driver, and another proud result for Ireland in international competition.☘️