Mansel Smith will be under the responsibility of Julien Dexmier, Head of Racing, who manages the Sodikart technical competition department as a whole.

Mansel knows the Sodikart group well, having worked there from 2015 to 2017. Already a member of the official team, he had contributed to the excellent results of the Sodi Racing Team. For his first race in 2015, he finished 3rd in the KZ World Championship with Arnaud Kozlinski. Numerous podiums followed with Bas Lammers and Anthony Abbasse.

"We are very happy to welcome Mansel to Sodikart. His knowledge of karting and the company, his values and his experience at the highest level will be a real asset to the racing team. I am convinced that Mansel will help us to achieve our objectives." Bertrand Pignolet, President of Sodikart.

About Sodikart

Founded in 1981 by a kart racing enthusiast, Gildas Mérian, Sodikart began producing its own racing and leisure karts in 1991. In 1993, Sodi chassis won their first World Championship title, both for drivers and manufacturers. In 1998, the establishment of the largest and most modern kart factory in Couëron, France, covering more than 10,000 m², enabled Sodikart to rapidly become the world's leading manufacturer.

Present on five continents and in more than 100 countries, Sodikart is a major player in the karting market thanks to its constant drive to innovate. The French company offers a unique range of products and services through its range of SODI Racing karts and SODI Rental karts, its ITAKAshop distance sales and specialised shops, the organisation of races and events by 3MK Events, as well as its choice of Tekneex accessories and Box's equipment.

The Sodi Racing Team lines up the official Sodikart drivers at the start of the biggest international competitions.