2015 AUSTRANS Country Series Round 2: Its off to Wimmera we go
A strong contingent of both junior and senior karters will be heading up to Wimmera Kart Club on April 12 for the second round of the 2015 AUSTRANS Victorian Country Series.
Entries are looking great so far, with 125+ entered two weeks out, and we know of at least 11 Ballarat karters that will be competing.
We encourage as many as members as possible to enter the country series and represent our club, its great racing.
March 29 club day results
Great weather and a nice turnout with some visitors travelling from a few different parts of the state.
Great close racing for the lead in a few classes
Cadet 9
- Robbie Turmine
Cadet 12
- Zaiden Barry
- Karlee Pearson
TAG Restricted Light
- Ashley Lear
- Brendan Torpy
- Aaron Ing
TAG Restricted Heavy
- Sam Wren
- Mark Gunnell
- Craig Widgery
Junior National Light
- Alex Baker
- Luke Thurston
- Glenn Norton
Junior National Heavy
- Luke Thurston
- Blake Graham
- Alex Baker
Bits and pieces
Upcoming events
- Historic karters will be using the track Saturday 28 before our March club day
The track will be closed to karts on this day, but you are welcome to come and watch the old beasts. - The next club day is Sunday March 29
Reminders
Unfortunately we need to list the following reminders due to recent track activity.
If any of these apply to you, you probably should know better.
- Appropriate safety apparel (Shoes, Helmet, One piece driving suit, Gloves etc) is mandatory when using the track
Refer to the KA Manual Chapter 7 for more specific detail - Use of the track is for active financial members only; a previous membership does not constitute an active financial member.
Practice memberships are available and reasonably priced if you only wish use the track for test days.
A lot of time, effort, and money goes into maintaining the track, so every contribution helps. - Track operating hours are 9:00am until 6:00pm and the track is CLOSED on Tuesdays.
Kart engines must not be started at the track outside these times.
2015 Rule changes
- Action cameras can now only be mounted on the Nassau panel (Refer to KA manual for specific detail)
- A backup/emergency brake cable is now required as a redundant backup to the brake cable.
February Club Day Results
New rules, new engines and lots of changes, but we had some good weather and close racing in TAG Restricted Light, TAG Restricted Heavy and and Junior National Light.
The next club day is Sunday March 19, come along and be part of it.
TAG Restricted 125 Heavy
- Luke Mason
- Paul Feely
- Sam Wren
TAG Restricted 125 Light
- John Page
- David McKenzie
- Greg Ord
Junior National Light
- Blake Graham
- Joshua Gay
- William Nyberg
Cadet 9
- Jaxon Johnstone
- Karlee Pearson
Cadet 12
- Zaiden Barry
Pedal Power at Haddon?
Last week students from Yuille Park Community College took to the Haddon track in practice for the RACV Energy Break-through.
Using recumbent human powered vehicles (HPVs), they got a lot of practice around the track on a very warm 30 degree day.
We wish them luck in their competition throughout the year.
Victorian Country Series Clubman Offer
Remo Racing and DPE Kart Technology are offering some great prizes for Clubman classes competing in the 2015 AUSTRANS Victorian Country Series.
Junior Clubman, Clubman Light and Clubman Heavy karters will be eligible for
- A set of of MG Reds ($230) will be given to a random winner at each round in each Clubman class*
- A $500 IAME gift voucher will be up for grabs to the series winner in each class* - in addition to the VCS series prize!
10 entries needed in a Clubman class to be eligible - so get your entry in NOW!
2015 Victorian Country Series
A reminder to karters that the first round of the 2015 Victorian Country Series is coming up fast.
The first round will be at the Portland and District Kart Club on February 15.
The Victorian Country Series involves six great tracks around south west Victoria, some great prizes, and some great competition.
Ballarat Kart Club is a proud supporter of the Country Series and we encourage our members to get involved.
Make sure you get your entry in EARLY - Classes without a minimum of 6 entries at the close of pre-entries will not form (Wed 11 Feb)
Enter online now via the Karting Australia CMS
For more information and updates visit the Victorian Country Series Facebook page
Track opening hours
A reminder to all members to please respect the track opening hours and days
Track operating hours: 9:00am -6:00pm
When the track is open, No Karts on track before 9:00am, and All Karts off track by 6:00pm.
Track CLOSED Tuesdays
November 2014 Clubday results
Sportsman Restricted Light
- Bradley DECARLI
- Brendan TORPY
- Kevin O'DONOHUE
Junior National Heavy
- Aaron ING
- Luke THURSTON
- William NYBERG
Cadets
- Zaiden BARRY
- Joseph FAWCETT
Sportsman Restricted Heavy
- Malcolm MASON
- Luke MASON
- Michael ANGWIN
Clubman Light
- John PAGE
- Patrick LOIACONO
- Paul STACK
2014 November Club Day: Pics
Thanks to Luke Fong for helping out with some pics from club day:
2014 Club Champions
Club Day Racing