Importer Announced For Vortex Mini Rok
| 6 November 2014 |
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After much speculation, the Australian distributor for the Vortex Mini Rok engine has finally been made official. Gold Coast based Paul Feeney Group Pty Ltd was announced overnight by the OTK Group (Vortex) as the sole Australian Importer/Distributor for the engine, spare parts, components and sportswear.
Above: OTK's Roberto Robazzi (left) and Paul Feeney
As of 1 January 2015, the Vortex Mini Rok engine will be eligible at State and Club Levels in the Cadet 9 (restricted format) and Cadet 12 (unrestricted format) classes and will be incorporated in the new KA12 class in the Australian Kart Championship.
The motor will retail for $2,870 (inc. GST), but the first 250 units will carry an introductory price of $2,790. The price is for a complete engine, including all ancillaries.
The 60cc Mini Rok will be able to be ordered in "Cadet 9" (16mm exhaust manifold) or "Cadet 12" (KA12 open exhaust manifold) spec. They will be supplied by the nearest dealer to the customer. As yet, there is no word about appointed dealers.
Karting Australia states that "competitors will be required to race with engines that are identified as having been manufactured to the new Karting Australia homologation. Only engines with the unique identification number will be eligible for competition" and that "to provide the most even playing field for competitors, blueprinting of the engines will not be permitted under the 2015 competition rules."
Above: The Vortex Mini Rok that was tested by Karting Australia
the press release from OTK:
OTK ANNOUNCES NEW AUSTRALIAN IMPORTER FOR MINI ROK
OTK Kart Group S.r.l. is pleased to announce that the Paul Feeney Group Pty. Ltd. (PFG) has been appointed the sole Australian Importer/Distributor for the Vortex Mini Rok engine, spare parts, components and sportswear.
The arrangement, following many months of negotiations was signed at the Vortex Rok Cup Final held at the South Garda Karting Complex in Lonato, Italy on Friday October 24.
“The Paul Feeney Group has been chosen as our new Australian distributor. Their extensive background as a well respected importer and distributor of world class automotive products over many years puts the Vortex distribution in Australia in good hands,” said Mr Corona, President of OTK Kart Group.
“The opportunity to supply the Mini Rok engine in Australia meant that OTK should step up our distribution to ensure that the Australian karting community would get world class service from Vortex.”
The Vortex Mini Rok 60cc engine will be introduced into Australian Karting Competition from the commencement of the 2015 season and will be the engine of choice for the Cadet 9, Cadet 12 and KA 12 classes.
Australia will be the 20th country to adopt the Vortex Mini Rok engine as a control engine for the young age class of competition.
The first shipment of the Australian Homologated Vortex Mini Rok engines are expected to arrive in Australia in December.
“This is a very exciting time for both Vortex and junior karting in Australia as both OTK and PFG intend to support the Vortex Mini Rok competitors strongly from the beginning of 2015 onwards,” said Mr Corona.
As a part of our commitment the Vortex Mini Rok project gives Karting Australia the opportunity for its 2015 Australian Mini Rok National Champion(s) to take part in the Rok Cup International Final and annually thereafter as this event is held in Lonato, Italy every October.
The Rok Cup International Final attracts more than 300 drivers from over 30 countries around the world.
The Australian Champion(s) (or such persons who may be selected by Karting Australia) will receive from Vortex:
- Free entry for the event.
- Free use of a complete Kart for the duration of the event.
- Free fuel for the whole of the event.
- Free race tyres for use at the event.
- Free use of pit tent at the event.
- Free airfares (Australia Italy return).
- Free hotel accommodation for the event
For the Vice National Vortex Mini Rok Champion(s) Vortex will grant a complete Mini Rok Vortex Engine. For third place in the National Vortex Mini Rok Championship Vortex will grant Euro 1.000 value coupon for Vortex parts or engines.
The combination of Vortex, Karting Australia and PFG will be an integral part of Australian karting moving into the future bringing both parity and competitive racing to the Vortex Mini Rok categories.
The OTK Group and PFG are seriously committed to supporting Junior karting in Australia and into the future.
OTK Kart Group
About Paul Feeney Group Pty Ltd
Paul Feeney Group is a wholly Australian owned, private automotive import and distribution group.
Formerly the Australian distributor of Husqvarna and MV Agusta motorcycles for many years and in 2012 was chosen as the World’s best distributor for the Husqvarna brand.
The company has been involved in importation and distribution of motorcycling equipment since the mid nineties.
PFG has been very successful over the years and has the infrastructure, the team and the knowledge to supply and support the Vortex Mini Rok engine, spare parts and accessories range, both successfully and professionally.
