"NEWS UPFRONT"
KARTS DESIGNED FOR WINNING DRIVERS
Welcome to our November edition of NEWS UPFRONT, where you can get ahead with the latest racing developments, new products and all things karting. We look at how Australian designed and developed PRD race engines make news across Europe, winning multiple races against the might of Rotax, IAME and Vortex at the BeNeLux Championships in Holland. And finally, read about how KZ World Champion Paolo DeConto took out the Race Of Stars Championship on the Gold Coast in his CRG Australia prepared Road Rebel, the same chassis that steered him to World Championship domination.
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PRD GALAXY TAKES MULTIPLE VICTORIES IN EUROPE
The PRD Galaxy has been making karting news across Europe over the past month. At the Spa-Francorchamps kart track, located inside the world famous Formula One Grand Prix Circuit, Belgian Importer ‘ERPO Karts’ achieved Europe’s first ever PRD Galaxy pole position in open TAG. Competing against ROTAX, IAME X30, Vortex and TM engines, this result firmly positions PRD Galaxy alongside the world's best.
Pole position was swifty followed up with a race victory the following day, leading to a barrage of enquiries from drivers entering the 2017 open TAG challenge. That evening the team celebrated their success with an Aussie-style party complemented by much Belgian beer! |
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The Spa-Francorchamps Kart Racing Circuit situated within the world famous Formula One Grand Prix track in Belgium. Venue of PRD Galaxy's maiden European pole position and race win against ROTAX, IAME X30, Vortex and TM. |
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PRD GALAXY WINS BeNeLux EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Following up on their Spa Francorchamps win, the Belgium PRD Galaxy ERPO racing team went one better, securing pole-position and an overall win in the open TAG 125 BeNeLux Championship held at circuit "De Landsard" in Holland.
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Team EPRO secured several maiden victories against their more fancied rivals. Team driver Jesse Jan Doornbos, powered by PRD Galaxy, put on a faultless performance to claim victory in the final race of the year. Third place went to Danny Maes, also powered by PRD Galaxy. |
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PRD FIREBALL WINS BeNeLux TAG 125cc JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
After an impressive race win, European PRD Fireball junior driver, Thijs Methorst, has won the TAG 125cc Junior BeNeLux Championship at the Eindhoven in the Netherlands.
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Podium positions across Belgium and Holland, and a win in the highly competitive BeNeLux Championship have firmly set the scene for many more PRD wins in the future. |
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PRD GALAXY PREFERRED CHOICE OF 2016 CHAMPION
2016 Champion Dennis Raaimaekers (ERPO racing team) has made the decision to change from Rotax to PRD Galaxy for 2017. |
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RACE OF STARS
Back home CRG Australia had some exciting wins at the Race of Stars on the Gold Coast. The one-off event is hosted by Karting Australia to tie in with the V8 Supercars at the Motorsport Superfest the following week.
Current KZ World Champion, CRG driver Paolo DeConto attended the event and did not disappoint.
For a great write-up on the event, check out the link to the Karting Australia website below.
http://www.karting.net.au/de-conto-wins-thrilling-race-of-stars-battle |
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Paolo De Conto wins 2016 Race of Stars |
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NEWS FROM QUEENSLAND STATE TITLES & ROTAX PRO TOUR |
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Queensland State Titles
Mak Holden became the fourth KA4 Junior driver to take out a State Title using the CRG Hero 101. |
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Rotax Pro Tour
Thomas McDonald took his maiden state title at the final round of the Rotax Pro Tour in his CRG KT2. |
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Piston Pin Fitting Tool
This tool is designed to make removing and fitting piston pins a breeze. Suits Piston pin sizes 12mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm.
Part Number TL071
$204.00 |
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New Model Pedal Box
Designed to bring the pedals closer to the driver this pedal mount box bolts to your steering column support. Comes complete with pedals, return springs and adjustment bolts. Part Number KPD045-RR |
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Active Airbox - Now Available
Suitable for KZ the Active Airbox comes complete with air filter. Mounting bracket, extension & wet weather guard sold separately. See the SGK website for details.
Part Number KPD254F30C 4 |
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CRG Torq
NOW AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA
Designed to suit 4 Stroke engines such as Subaru and Brigg LO206.
40mm Axle
Self-Adjusting Brakes
D10 x 25mm Stubs
Sniper Caster Camber Adjusters
Adjustable Rear Fairing
Magnesium Wheels
Just $3899.00 |
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HOT DEALS - RACE TEAM CLEARANCE
CRG Australia are now clearing all 2016 Factory Race Team Chassis.
Included:
KA4 Chassis from $2000, KT2 TaG Karts from $3000 and KZ & DD2 Karts from $3500.00. |
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PUFFO KARTS FOR CHRISTMAS FUN
If you’ve got a young racing enthusiast in the family, why not give them a Christmas present they’ll never forget.
St George Karts/CRG Australia now has the Puffo kart in stock. Designed for ages 5-7, it comes standard with a 1Hp Honda engine and is complete ready to drive. For hours of recreational fun you can't beat the Puffo.
Not approved for use on Karting Australia’s race circuits. |
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