Late in 1969. Achille & Angelo Parrilla started the DAP company in Milan Italy. After 20 years and multiple World Championships, the two brothers went their separate ways with Achille forming the Italsistem company. This high-tech factory went on to produce the best engines in the world of karting. The chassis department, named ‘MARI’ after Achilles wife, was formed. It later went on to win multiple European karting championships, televised by Eurosport. This exposure helped bring the Mari brand to the world’s attention.

A year later, the Mari company was sold to its present owner, experienced kart engineer Renzo Giugni, whose input brought the Mari kart range right up to date.