Karting Invasion For Puckapunyal

AKA media

2 March 2013


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Kart racers from all around Australia will invade the Central Victorian town of Puckapunyal next week (March 8-10) as they assemble for the 2013 Victorian Open Sprint Kart Championships hosted by the Eastern Lions Kart Club.

More than 300 competitors will battle for the right to become the Victorian Champion in the 14 categories being contested, from the Cadets where drivers are as young as seven to the Clubman Over 40s, where as the name suggests the drivers are aged over 40.

Above: Glenn Chadwick will be competing in his 20th Victorian Championship next weekend
pic - AF Images/Budd

No less than 41 drivers will line up in the Junior National Light category with Darwin’s Bryce Fullwood set to be one of the favourites for the title. Fullwood has been one of the front-runners in the category over the past few years but will face tough opposition from 40 other competitors in the field next weekend.

In the Clubman Over 40’s category, veteran karter Glenn Chadwick will be making his 20th start in the event.
The Victorian Championships has traditionally been one of the toughest titles to win over the years with the likes of V8 Supercar drivers Jamie Whincup, Mark Winterbottom and the Davison brothers (Alex and Will) all former winners of the event.

“The Victorian Championships is traditionally the first state championships of the year and it attracts the best drivers from all across the country – this year is no different,” said Victorian State President Russell White.

“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 New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and our state as well.

“The team at the Eastern Lions 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 whom began arriving on Tuesday to begin their preparations.

Above: More than 300 competitors will battle for the right to become the Victorian Championship in their respective category
pic - AF Images/Budd

It is estimated the event will inject more than $500,000 into the local economy when taking into the amount of accommodation, meals and other associated spending that comes with the championships.

Practice begins on Wednesday (March 6) ahead of qualifying on Friday (March 8), heat races will be contested on Saturday (March 9) with the championship finals being contested on Sunday (March 10).

To view the full entry list please click here.

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