Lithgow Set For Karting Influx


AKA media 25 September 2013
 

LITHGOW SET FOR A KARTING INFLUX NEXT WEEKEND

Kart racers from all around Australia will invade the Lithgow region next week as they assemble for the 2013 New South Wales Championships hosted by the Combined Districts Kart Club.

More than 300 competitors will compete for the right to become the New South Wales Champion in the 13 categories being contested.

No less than 46 drivers will line up in the Junior National Light category where they will battle for a spot in the 36-kart final. It is in this class where the likes of Glen Ormerod, Jack Winter and William Brown, who filled the top three places in the recent shakedown event, will be expected to be joined by Victorian stars Dylan Hollis and Cooper Murray, among others, near the front of the field.

In the Senior ranks, Sydneysider Dimitri Agathos will start as one of the favourites in the highly-credentialed Clubman Light category following his victory at the Lithgow circuit recently.

Sydneysider Dimitri Agathos is one of the favourites in the highly-credentialed Clubman Light class
Above: Sydneysider Dimitri Agathos is one of the favourites in the highly-credentialed Clubman Light class
pic - Quick Pixels/Willadsen

This year marks the first time the Combined Districts Kart Club, celebrating 50 years in 2013, has hosted the prestigious event since 2005. Throughout the years, the Lithgow venue has been the circuit that has assisted to develop Australia’s current Motorsport Stars including James Courtney, Ryan Briscoe, Mark Winterbottom and Michael Caruso.

“The New South Wales Championships is traditionally one of the largest Championships of the year and it attracts the best drivers from all across the country – this year is no different,” said New South Wales Chief Executive Officer Glen Egan.

“We’ve got drivers coming from all parts of Australia coming to compete, from as far North as Darwin and as far West as Perth and Karratha, along with drivers from all across Victoria, Queensland and our state as well.

“The team at the Combined Districts Kart Club have done a fantastic job in preparing the venue and everyone can’t wait for the karts to take to the track next week.”

In excess of 1,000 visitors are in town for the event, varying from drivers, mechanics, team members and officials, many of who will begin arriving on Tuesday to begin their preparations.

It is estimated the event will inject in excess of $750,000 into the local economy when taking into account accommodation, meals and other associated spending that comes with the Championships.

Practice begins on Wednesday (October 2) ahead of qualifying on Friday (October 4), heat races will be contested on Saturday (October 5) with the championship finals being contested on Sunday (October 6).

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