V8 Ute Driver Ready For (Another!) Karting World Record


press release 11 February 2015
 

One Guinness World Record is not enough for Gold Coast V8 ute driver and owner of Slideways Go Karting Australia Cam Wilson.

Next week he will attempt to add to his previous record for the greatest indoor go karting distance travelled in 24 hours with a team attempt, raising vital funds for Huntingtons Queensland.

His quest to set a new record for “Karting – Greatest distance travelled in 24 hours indoors (Team)”, will be endured alongside five Slideways teammates from Tuesday to Wednesday 17-18 February.


Above: V8 Ute driver Cam Wilson (far left) gets ready for a team Guinness World Record attempt with Chris Hinton, Dan Tuite, Nathan Roach, Tim Harris, Danial Goddard.

Money raised will help Queenslanders impacted by Huntington’s disease, a neurological, hereditary disorder that affects a person’s ability to talk, think and move, leading to cognitive decline and mental health issues.

Cam lost his father Murray to the disease last year and lives with the 50 per cent prospect he has inherited the defective gene.

Huntingtons Queensland provided ongoing support to the Wilson family over the 10 years following Murray’s diagnosis, and Cam is determined to give back as much as he can.

Cam’s first overnight marathon record attempt in February 2014 saw him cover a total 604km at Slideways Go Karting Brisbane, and raised over $20,000 for Huntingtons Queensland.

At the 2015 record attempt to take place at Slideways Go Karting Gold Coast, Nerang, Cam and his team aim to more than double Cam’s previous fundraising tally, with their target set at $48,000.

Cam has chosen long-standing Slideways staff members to join him on his mission - Dan Tuite, Tim Harris, Danial Goddard, Chris Hinton and Nathan Roach.

Although achieving two world records will be a huge feat, Cam said raising awareness and funds for Huntingtons Queensland would be the most rewarding part of the challenge.

“Claiming a second world record will just be a bonus knowing the difference the money we raise will make to the lives of Queensland families coping with the detrimental effects of Huntington’s disease,” he said.

“The 24 hour record attempt is physically grueling and an enormous challenge but equates to nothing compared to what is experienced by those diagnosed with the condition.

“I’m lucky to have the Slideways team behind me who are just as determined as I am to set a new world record.”

Donations are currently being collected via https://give.everydayhero.com/au/slideways-go-karting-gold-coast or through any of the Slideways Go Karting Australia locations in Eagle Farm, Pimpama and Nerang.

“We are asking for the public to dig deep and give what they can to support a great cause. Any donation, whether it be big or small, gets us closer to our fundraising goal,” Cam said.

Corporate support has been exceptional and Slideways Go Karting Australia wishes to thank platinum sponsor Penrite Oil and silver sponsors Coca-Cola Amatil and SMS-Timing.

A special thanks also to Bob Jane T-Marts, Compliant Cleaning Supplies, Entertainment Book, Gold Coast Guide, Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise, Infomaps, In-Tec Cleaning Services, Jet Ski Safaris, Kleen Group, Lighthouse Hotel, Mantra Sun City, Masters Nerang, Mollydookers, Novotel Brisbane, Paradise Jet Boating, Ripley's Believe It Or Not, Skirmish Gold Coast, Sportsnet Holidays, Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, T.H.E Brochure Service, TJM, V8 Supercars Official Driving Experience (Paul Morris), V8 Utes and Village Roadshow Theme Parks.

ABOUT HUNTINGTONS QUEENSLAND

Huntingtons Queensland (HQ) was established as a small voluntary support group in 1976 and is now an established organisation providing support around Queensland to hundreds of people affected by HD, their families and those who provide care and services.

Fundraising through membership contributions, donations and other activities help the association to expand services and awareness of HD. The association is also affiliated with national and international Huntington’s disease associations. For more information, go to qahda.com or call 07 3391 8833.

EVENT DETAILS

What:              Slideways Go Karting’s Guinness World Record attempt for charity “Karting – Greatest distance travelled in 24 hours indoors (team)”

When:             Tuesday 17 February 2015:
GWR attempt begins 12noon

Wednesday 18 February 2015:
Celebration party 10am
Prize auction 11am
GWR attempt concludes 12noon

Where:           Slideways Go Karting Gold Coast, 95 Spencer Road, Nerang, (07) 5596 3663

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