Last Updated 14th February 2010
2010 Club Series
2010 AMSF Rotax Junior Championship
2009 CAMS Junior Driver Development participants selected
New speed record set for Superkart
The 2010 racing season got underway on February 13 at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit under dry conditions.
Several teams made their way over from South Australia in what was basically a test session for the 2010 Australian Superkart Championships to be held at the Island in May as part of the Shanon's National series.
The final of the Max lights provided some of the closest racing seen in quite a while with run to the line going five wide.
Results for Round one can be seen HERE
The next Round of the Victorian Club series will be held at Calder Park on April 17.
Entry is FREE and spectators are most welcome.
2010 A.M.S.F. ROTAX JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Victorian Superkart Club is proud to announce it will run a Junior Rotax Championship in conjunction with the 2010 Club Series.
The Championship will be run over FOUR rounds at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit and Winton Motor Raceway.
Entry forms for this event are now available HERE
It is open to all Junior competitors aged between 12 &16 who have not previously held a CAMS circuit racing licence and will be run under a CAMS permit.
In 2009 the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) approved a change to the minimum licensing age requirement for circuit racing (Cars) in Australia from 16 to 14 years, creating a smoother pathway for up and coming young drivers.
The change allows CAMS to identify high potential in drivers at an early age and develop a continuous pathway from kart racing, through to circuit racing, where drivers may compete in a progressive manner.Junior NGB Superkarts, a CAMS entry-level formula and the most cost-effective open wheel formula in Australia, will play a significant role under the new licensing arrangement.
This Championship allows young drivers to race a Junior Rotax engine (JMA) from the age of 12 at Grand Prix circuits without having any previous karting or racing experience.First prize will be a test drive in a CAMS Rising Star Formula Ford with Minda Motorsport and a fully funded intensive five day course at the Australian Institute of Sport (Motorsport Camp) in Canberra in 2011 by the courtesy of the Australian Motorsport Foundation.
Take a sneak peek here at what in store for the winner in Canberra:
The prize is valued at in excess of $3,500.00
The cost to each competitor to enter will be $799.00 and this will include:
- Entry to four rounds of the Championship.
- One new set Dunlop SL6 tyres, (1 set for the 4 rounds).
- One CAMS competition licence. (PSKJ)
- One years Membership to Victorian Superkart Club.
- Communal garage at each round.
- Superkart mentor to help & advise Juniors and parents on race days.
- Championship polo shirt and cap.
- Championship kart decal kit.
Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th.The winner will also become the Victorian Junior Rotax State Champion.
Eligible drivers must be aged between 12 and 16 years and have never held a CAMS licence.
Further information on how to enter this exciting event will be released on this website and other Karting media.
There is no better way to start a Motorsport career than this.
If you would like to register your interest and be kept informed please send an e mail to vskc@tpg.com.au
For the latest news about the Junior Championships take this link to the Junior page
The Victorian Superkart gratefully acknowledges the support of our Partners and Sponsors:
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.
Take this link to get a drivers eye view of racing a Rotax kart at Calder Park.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky0ekvgNFJ8
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.
PUSH BUTTON STARTING, LONG RELIABLE ENGINE LIFE, GOOD TYRE WEAR, PARTS AND SPARES AVAILABLE FROM KART STORES EVERYWHERE, BODY KITS NOT A NECESSITY, USES PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL, EASY TO MAINTAIN.
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:
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.
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
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
Ride on board looking over the shoulder of Greg Bass or Stephen Castles 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, shame about the dnf. You guys are hardcore racers. All respect to you. I think Superkarts are the heaviest form of racing. Even more so then F1's. Cheers mate
Bass rocks!!
It's scary just watching it - great footage.
Yep those carbies add to the effect.
Keep up the good work guys
See for yourself HERE
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.
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