The Victorian Superkart Club congratulates it's members Gary Pegoraro (250 International), Luke May (250 National) and Darren Dunn (125 gearbox) for winning round one of the Nationals.

We are equally proud of the seven of nine podium positions taken out at this event by members of our club.

Darren Hossack, 2nd 250 International, Martin Latta, 2nd 250 National, David Yuill, 3rd 250 National and Steven Tamasi, 2nd 125cc gearbox.

Gary Pegoraro Luke May Darren Dunn

Here are the final results taken from the Natsoft timing system.

These results are not official and may contain errors and exclusions

For the full wrap up on news and points go HERE

For all the lap times go HERE

250cc INTERNATIONAL
	Race No.	Name		Heat 1	Heat 2	Heat 3	Final
1	10	Gary Pegoraro	VIC	3	1	3	1
2	16	Darren Hossack	VIC	5	2	1	2
3	9	Trevor Roberts	U.K.	2	6	2	3
4	18	Warren McIlveen	NSW	1	4	7	4
5	8	Anton Stevens	VIC	4	3	8	11
6	28	Ilya Harpas	SA	9	5	5	9
7	86	Chryss Jamieson	QLD	8	6	9	6
8	1	Sam Zavaglia	VIC	DNF	9	4	5
9	30	Jason Smith	QLD	6	DNF	10	7
10	96	Mark Hanson	SA	DNF	8	12	12
11	4	Rod Prickett	VIC	10	excluded	DNS	8
12	40	Greg Bass	VIC	DNS	7	11	16
13	49	Steven Haywood	VIC	16	10	14	14
14	33	Kristian Stebbing	VIC	11	15	6	DNF
15	21	Robert Oakley	QLD	12	DNF	DNF	10
16	13	Poul Peterson	DNK	14	13	15	15
17	11	Darren Kitchen	WA	15	DNS	DNS	13
18	29	Yiani Harpas	SA	7	DNF	DNF	DNF
19	44	Charles Maddern	SA	13	11	DNF	DNF
20	35	Russell Jamieson	QLD	DNF	12	13	DNF
21	61	Steve Murray	QLD	DNS	DNF	17	17
22	17	Phil Webb	QLD	17	16	16	DNF
23	60	David McAdam	QLD	DNF	14	DNF	DNF

250cc NATIONAL
	Race No.	Name		Heat 1	Heat 2	Heat 3	Final
1	15	Luke May	VIC	2	1	2	1
2	6	Martin Latta	VIC	1	3	1	6
3	58	David Yuill	VIC	4	2	4	3
4	66	Frank Giglio	NSW	6	5	7	5
5	67	Matt Palmer	VIC	7	6	6	6
6	26	Wayne Spronston	NZ	3	4	3	DNF
7	48	Brendan Luneman	VIC	5	DNF	5	4
8	71	Barry Kunowski	QLD	9	7	8	DNF
9	46	Bob Fullerton	QLD	8	DNF	DNF	DNF

125cc
	Race No.	Name		Heat 1	Heat 2	Heat 3	Final
1	22	Darren Dunn	VIC	2	3	4	1
2	91	Steven Tamasi	VIC	1	5	2	9
3	34	Jeff Reed	NSW	3	DNF	3	2
4	77	Brad Stebbing	VIC	5	1	DNF	3
5	63	John Pellicano	NSW	7	2	11	6
6	93	Jeremy Shelton	NSW	9	8	7	7
7	50	Brian Wild	QLD	8	DNF	9	4
8	7	Anthony Lappas	SA	4	DNF	1	DNF
9	12	Phil Silcock	QLD	11	9	10	8
10	14	Matt Bass	VIC	DNF	4	DNF	5
11	23	Tomothy Philp	QLD	6	10	5	DNF
12	32	Drene Jamieson	QLD	10	6	6	DNF
13	19	Steven Castles	VIC	12	7	8	DNF

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CONGRATULATIONS

End of year presentations were held at the OZ OASIS HOTEL on Saturday November 18.

The club thanked the following companies for their ongoing support: Dunlop Kartsport, Trimworld, Superior Engraving and Trophies, Glenroy Bakery, Modbury Press, and Zoompix.

Our 2009 Club Champions are:

Gary Pegoraro 250 International, David Yuill 250 National, Rob Millar 125 Gearbox, Rodney Clarke Formula Rotax Heavy, and Russ Occhipinti Formula Rotax Light.

Russ Occhipinti was also our overall highest point scorer. (Driver of the Year)

Rookie of the year was awarded to Brett Campbell

Club Person of the Year, Jodie Clarke.

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So what's it like?

Take this link to get a drivers eye view of racing a Rotax kart at Calder Park.

Getting set up in one of these will set you back around $5,000.00. (Used, and usually with all the parts you need)

You will not find a more affordable way of getting into Motorsport.

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2009 CAMS Junior Driver Development participants selected

CAMS has selected five of Australia's most promising up-and-coming young drivers to be part of the CAMS Junior Driver Development Program in 2009 and attend the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).

The Junior Driver Development program will run in addition to the successful CAMS Rally, Off Road and Women's Driver Development Programs.

The junior program is designed to facilitate the development of Australia's most promising young motor sport competitors at club level irrespective of what discipline they are currently competing in.

The five drivers selected for the 2009 Junior Driver Development Program are:

Brendan Luneman (superkarts Victoria)
Jesse Fenech (circuit racing) commenced racing with the Victorian Club as a Junior
Sean Whitfield (circuit racing) commenced racing with the Victorian Club as a Junior
Rhys Howell (club motor sport and circuit racing)
Aaron Borg (circuit racing)

Ranging in age from 14 to 17, these five drivers are the latest to join an illustrious list of people to be selected to attend the AIS and improve themselves both physically and mentally for a professional career in motor sport.

The participants will be treated to a three-day program at the AIS which will include physiological testing and psychological sessions as well as informative sessions on strength and conditioning, nutrition, self-massage and recovery, stretching and specific preparation methods for motor sport participants.

The AIS camp will be held on 24-26 August 2009 where for the first time, the junior drivers will be attending with the Off Road Driver Development Program and Women's Driver Development Program participants to share their experiences and spend time with those who are already making headway into their national motor sport careers.

This is a terrific opportunity for young drivers to develop their skills and benefit from the expert training and resources available at the AIS, said CAMS CEO Graham Fountain.

The program is commensurate with CAMS strategic direction to foster the development of young drivers.

Past CAMS Driver Development Program participants include World Rally Championship driver Chris Atkinson, current Formula 3 driver Leanne Tander in addition to Australian Rally Championship contenders including Eli Evans, Glen Raymond and Spencer Lowndes.

Drivers were required to meet specific assessment criteria including age, past driver performance and demonstration of an interest in pursuing a motor sport driving career.

CAMS would like to thank the Australian Sports Commission for its continuing support of the CAMS Driver Development Programs.

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ROSSI Racing Superkarts

Valentino Rossi has confirmed he will be racing in the special SuperKart race organised the Thursday before the US MotoGP. Kenny Roberts, Eddie Lawson , Wayne Rainey will also be competing in Yamaha TZ-250 super-karts with Valentino.

Racing karts is not alien to Rossi who won the Junior Italian karting Champion as a kid before moving to bikes. Rossi said: �I still practice quite a lot. I think I can be competitive. I like the chance to race against the old heroes - but I will go more slow than them. I have to think about the grand prix.�

The karts themselves lap only 2 seconds slower than Casey Stoner�s MotoGP lap record!

And what did Valentino say after his drive?

Honestly I was bit nervous about the Superkarts before because I know how fast these things are! I sometimes drive one in Italy with friends, just for fun, but I know that Kenny, Eddie and Wayne like to race and they're quite serious! Also this isn't the easiest track. Anyway, it was great fun and I enjoyed myself a lot. The kart is quite incredible; the gearbox is very good and in the hard braking areas it's really impressive. It feels very fast and it's possible to have a lot of fun.

Great photo's and video of the event HERE

Now all we need is to see them here in Australia

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SPEED RECORD SET FOR SUPERKART:

Club members Rod Prickett and Darren Tyler set a new land speed record for Superkarts during March at South Australia's Famous salt lakes.

Rod's speed over the measured mile was recorded at 121.395 MPH or close enough to 195.366 K.P.H. Somewhat slower than the maximum speed obtained on asphalt but a very good result all the same.

The Victorian Club congratulates Rod and Darren.

For a full report and interview click here

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Superkart Video's

Ride on board looking over the shoulder of Greg Bass driving a 250cc International kart at Australia premier race circuits.

Here are some of the viewer comments:

Wow those things are fast...Great footage man...Love those dual carbs.

Great footage, You guys are hardcore racers. All respect to you. I think Superkarts are the heaviest form of racing. Even more so then F1's.

Bass rocks!!
It's scary just watching it - great footage.
Yep those carbies add to the effect.
Keep up the good work guys

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Superkart T Shirts:

Our intrepid photographer Bill Todd of Zoompix now has a range of Superkart and Motorsport T shirts, photo's, and cards for sale on the web.

Promote the class you race in or show your support of this exciting sport.

Delivery takes about four weeks, and the quality is very good.

Check out what's on offer at:

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