All Cars Alex Has Ever Owned
From the outside, racing often looks like pure adrenaline — roaring engines, tight overtakes, and finish-line glory. But every champion's journey starts with a machine. A kart. A chassis. A seat that shakes your bones and teaches you to feel every inch of tarmac.
For Alex Vermeer, every kart he's ever driven tells part of the story. Here are the machines that shaped him — from his first laps in Duiven to the moment he stunned the scouts at the regional final.
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1. Rental Kart – Duiven Outdoor Track (March 2009)
Type: Honda GX160-powered rental kart
Power: ~5.5 HP
Top Speed: ~45 km/h
Chassis: Unknown (typical rental build, heavy steel frame)
Notable Use: First-ever kart experience
Memory: "The wheel felt too big. My helmet was loose. But I didn't want to stop."
Alex's first time behind the wheel. It wasn't fast, it wasn't light, but something clicked that day. It wasn't about speed — it was about connection.
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2. Academy Kart – KWM Racing Academy (April 2009)
Type: Cadet-level training kart
Power: ~8 HP
Engine: Comer C50
Top Speed: ~60 km/h
Chassis: CRG Rookie (academy configuration)
Notable Use: Weekly training sessions with Victor in Eefde and Lelystad
Memory: "I couldn't even reach full throttle at first. But by the second session, I was already trying to race the others."
This was the kart where the learning began. Short stints, focus on lines, braking zones, and throttle control. Victor kept the sessions structured. Alex made them his own.