The third annual LT1 Kart Trophy in Gmunden drew 32 company and club teams to a modified racing circuit on the rooftop parking deck of the SEP Family Shopping Park, according to local reports. Event organizers from the karting section of Sportunion Gmunden, including Fabian Bartel-Huemer and Dominik Hofmann, oversaw the weekend competition, which transitioned from initial rain-soaked asphalt on Friday to dry, sunny conditions for the final rounds.
Flutlicht-Finale Crowns IT Return in Corporate and Club Classes
Floodlit evening finals on the rooftop circuit decided the main competitive categories, with IT Return capturing victories in both corporate and club divisions. In the corporate bracket, IT Return defeated rival squads to take the top step of the podium, following a smaller final where Gamechangersocks secured a win. The club competition featured four tightly contested races, according to event summaries, with IT Return edging out Powerland and Xaver Racing for the overall title.
Pinsdorf Company Dominates Gmunden Podium Finishes
For Pinsdorf-based IT Return, the weekend served as a successful home event featuring multiple entries across Friday and Saturday sessions. Company managing directors Daniel Blank and Patrick Pils drove in the races, contributing to a Friday sweep where IT Return entries claimed the top three spots outright. The team added first- and third-place finishes during Saturday’s events.
“For us, this is truly a home race,” Daniel Blank said regarding the team’s participation. “Naturally, we want to win — but even more important is that employees, friends, and family are here together, pushing hard and having fun. And if a few trophies come home with us at the end, all the better.”
Event Logistics and Weather Transition
Competition began under challenging track conditions after overnight rain left the rooftop circuit damp on Friday. As meteorological patterns shifted, afternoon sun dried the asphalt, allowing full racing speeds for the main heats and the evening floodlit showdowns.