News Arrow & Monaco Karts Win At VKS Final
| press release | 8 June 2013 |
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Both the new Arrow X3 & Monaco M3 karts had solid hit outs in conditions that could be described as typical Melbourne weather “four seasons in one day” a the Victorian Karting Series final round at Todd Road last weekend.
Above: Arrow/J &A/Shamick Racing’s Leigh Nicolaou ahead of James Sera & James Allen
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Leopard Light was a fantastic battle over the weekend with a field holding National champions Leigh Nicolaou, James Sera, James Allen & Jesse Elliott. Leigh’s outright pace was hidden courtesy of a DNF in heat 2 which was the only “dry” race before the important final. Starting from 5th place, Leigh took the lead from multiple national champion James Sera on lap 6 with James Allen also in the mix as the three drivers battled for the lead over the remaining 10 laps. Nicolaou held onto the lead from lap 14 to record a memorable win of his career and a win for the X3-CIK.
TAG Light, Jordan Nicolaou was waving the flag in his new Monaco M3 CIK kart. Jordan battled hard all weekend with podium finishes throughout the weekend but in the final he had to settle for 3rd place.
Above: Monaco/J &A/Shamick Racing’s Jordan Nicolaou entering the fast “flip flop"
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TAG Heavy, Geelong Extreme Karts ace Aaron Hindle had his debut in the Monaco M3 CIK kart and continued his domination of the TAG Heavy class. Aaron won ahead of Arrow pilot Ryan Aitken who has been ultra-consistent in 2013 to also secure a 2nd place podium finish.
Above: Monaco/Geelong Extreme Karts Aaron Hindle gives the Monaco M3 its maiden victory! Ahead of Arrow pilot Ryan Aitken
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Tag Restricted Heavy, Mark Gillespie continued on his winning ways with another dominate round aboard his Arrow X2 CIK kart, Mark sealed the series win in 2013!
Above: Mark Gillespie winning the round and the series
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Clubman Heavy, Leigh Nicolaou continued on winning ways with another round win which also clinched the series win. Ryan Aitken had to settle for well-deserved 3rd place in the final. Ever green seven time national champion Remo Luciani battled hard against the young bridge and proved he is still not spent force with a strong 4th place finish aboard his new Monaco M3-31C kart.
Above: Leigh Nicolaou doubles up at Todd Road! A brilliant drive and win in Clubman Heavy
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Above: Monaco brand Ambassador Remo Luciani showing the younger guys how to get some jack whilst choking
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Junior National Light, Arrow continues to dominate the Junior national classes with another all Arrow Top 10. CC Racing/Shamick Racing pilot Dylan Hollis continues to be the one to beat with another great weekend. Dylan won the final ahead of J & A driver Luis Leeds and young upcoming superstar Aaron Cameron.
Above: Arrow/CC Racing/ Shamick Racing’s Dylan Hollis on his way to front row start for the final
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Junior National Heavy, the field was full of experienced drivers with the likes of Rowe, North, Hawkes, Cameron, Phillips, Titherington, Marsh-Stepney & Sparey. Nick Rowe and Braydon North who are at the top of their games in 2013 were the ones to beat but young hot shot Aaron Cameron had his own agenda with pole position for the 16 lap final. Braydon North grabbed the lead from Cameron on lap 2 and the two of them quickly establish a gap to Rowe in 3rd. North drove a fantastic race, Cameron grabbed the lead on lap 13 for a few corners before North quickly got himself back in front. Tragedy struck North after completing lap 14 of 16 with a dropped chain coming out of pit corner, Aaron Cameron went onto win and was a deserving winner. Rowe secured 2nd place and Todd Sparey the final spot on the podium.
Above: Aaron Cameron aboard his X1-28N kart ahead of Pro Karting’s Braydon North
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Rookies, Young J & A driver Domenic Romeo grabbed the attention on Sunday with a beautiful drive in the wet pre final to set up for 3rd Row start in the final. With other gun drivers Nathan Williams, Jordan Caruso, Jai Sparey, Oscar Piastri & Jacob De Cerqueira in front a top five result would have been well deserved. Domenic had other ideas! Into 2nd place by lap 1 and then the lead by lap 8, Domenic had the crowd on their feet. With plenty of lead changes, Domenic brought his Arrow development kart over the line for a brilliant victory which had the large crowd in raptures.
Above: Domenic Romeo aboard his Cadet/Rookie development chassis
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Above: Karratha Karts/KTEQ rentals Nick Rowe didn’t get a win this round but still proved his class with a 2nd place in both Junior Clubman & Junior National Heavy
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