Mt Wellington Kart Club, New Zealand Kartsport

Congratulations to our 2008 North Island Sprint Champions:

6 out of 10 North Island Champions for Mt Wellington Kart Club

Congratulations to all our Club winners:

Cadet: 2nd Chelsea Herbert; 4th Michael De Ponte
JR: 1st Stephen Kelley; 6th Shaun Grocock
Junior: 1st Daniel Kinsman; 3rd Arie Hutton
Formula Junior: 1st Tom Blomqvist; 2nd Daniel Kinsman; 4th Arie Hutton
Formula 125S: 1st Daniel Bray; 5th Mike Browning
KZ2: 2nd Daniel Bray
Rotax Heavy: 5th Richard Oxton
Rotax Light: 1st Mathew Griffin; 2nd Tim Vickers;
Yamaha Heavy: 3rd Stuart Marshall
Yamaha Light: 1st Mathew Kinsman; 6th Mitch Cunningham

Photo credit: Fast Company/Andrew Bright-Ultrapix

2008 Mt Wellington 3 Way:

Congratulations to our 2008 3 Way Winners:

Unrated Cadets: 1.Stefan Edwards; 2. JaredSinkinson; 3. Danjela Haigh; 4=. Sebastian Bainbridge; 4=. Connor Wilson; 6. Tyler Dance

Cadets: 1. Jacob Smith; 2. Chelsea Herbert; 3. Richard McCarthy; 4. Alex Edwards; 5. Ryan MacKinven; 6. Oscar Grant

Junior Restricted: 1. Stephen Kelly; 2. CJ Sinclair; 3. Kaleb Currie; 4. Emilee Wright; 5. Callum Gibbs; 6. Andre Heimgartner

Junior Yamaha: 1. Mitchell Stone; 2. Nicholas Carpenter; 3. Benjamin Kimber

Formula Junior: 1. Matt Hollier; 2. Scott Reddish; 3. Michael Bird; 4. Ben Drummond; 5. Danile Conner; 6. Shaun Varney

Yamaha Lights: 1= Tim Vickers; 1= Deon Forrest; 3. Jason Butterworth

Rotax Lights: 1. Simon Evans; 2. Melissa Urban; 3. Sean Sparg; 4. Graham Ball; 5. Ashley Ball; 6. Andre Elliott

Rotax Heavy: 1. Peter Wrightson; 2. Gary Claxton; 3. David Waldmeyer; 4. Chris Jenson; 5. Andrew Clapham; 6. Peter Ball

Club: 1. Gary Taylor; 2. Michael Horne; 3. Mazz Davies-Colley

Open: 1. Duncan Hedges; 2. Ryan Urban; 3 Martjin Weis

Thanks to our 3 Way Series & Class Sponsors:

The Flying Moa - Sponsor Unrated Cadet

Spartan Auto Dismantlers - Sponsor JR

P & S Auto Centre - Sponsor Rotax Heavy

Kartside Insurance - Sponsor Club Class

Prize giving photos courtesy of Donna Herbert & Deb Hollier

more racing photos here..

Our Officials Class Sponsor Laurie Griffin Kim explaining the need for a plumber

Shirt Finalists Mazz! Group Shot

NOTICE BOARD

2009 CIK Trophy of New Zealand Change of Venue and Date

On Wednesday 12 November 2008 the Hamilton Kart Club advised KartSport New Zealand that “for a number of reasons” the Club was not in a position to host the 2009 event. Over the last few days KartSport New Zealand has been talking to both KartSport Auckland and the Hawkes Bay Karting Club regarding the hosting of this flagship event.

It can now be confirmed that the 2009 event will be hosted by the Hawkes Bay Karting Club at ZM Raceway, Royshill, Hastings on 6-8 February 2009 (Waitangi Weekend). NOTE NEW DATE.

KartSport New Zealand would like to express, on behalf of competitors, its thanks to the Committees of both Clubs for the effort they have put in to ensure the 2009 event happens. It is now up to competitors to follow through with entries.

The first five KartSport New Zealand Licenced competitors classified in the results for Formula 100/KF2 and Junior Intercontinental A/KF3 will gain eligibility to enter the respective 2009 CIK-FIA World Cups for KF2 (Alcaniz, Spain, 20-9-09) and KF3 (Sarno, Italy, 6-9-09).

Entry Forms, Supplementary Rules, etc should be available within seven days. The event will also be listed at KartSport On-line.

The event will be televised. TV1 Powerbuilt Motorsport has confirmed screening. Repeats on Sky Sport.

Detailed enquiries should be directed to:

Lisa King
Race Secretary
Hawkes Bay Karting Club
hbkc@xtra.co.nz
06-8452064

2008 New Zealand Dirt Champs - Paradise Valley Speedway, Tauranga - 22 November
434m Dirt Track Racing at its best. Details here. Closing date has been extended. Entries Welcome! No late entry fee will be applied

Congratulations to our Club Member Nick Cassidy
for winning the Junior Rotax Max Series and in doing so will represent New Zealand in the at the Rotax World Finals in Italy in November.

KartSport New Zealand is pleased to announce a new page within their website featuring videos of pre final and/or final races at major Championship events across multiple classes.

Go to the KartSport Videos page on www.kartsport.org.nz and follow the links to view the videos.

Online Event Entry Launched

KartSport New Zealand is delighted to announce the launch of KartSport Online which will host the introduction of a wide range of Online services over the next 12 months.

First up is a facility for licenced members to enter and pay entry fees for events Online. Hawkes Bay Karting Club’s 41st Blossom event is the first event to use the Online system. Hamilton Anniversary and the 2008 Kartsport New Zealand North Island Sprint Championships will follow. Full details regarding the KartSport Online project will be presented to Clubs at the KartSport New Zealand Annual Conference in August.

To access KartSport Online go to http://kartsport.gdi.co.nz/login.asp

If you have any questions regarding KartSport Online please contact admin@kartsport.org.nz.

Congratulations Nick Cassidy:

Scholarship Will see Top Karter Graduate to Cars this Season

Top New Zealand karter Nick Cassidy will graduate to cars this summer couresty of SpeedSport ... read more...

Container Yard Rules
For very important rules when using the facility courtesy of our good friends from the container yard
click here

Casual Track Use and Key Hire
The track is available for hire for both club members and casual karters. The track hours are 9.00 am to 6 pm in summer and up to 5 pm in winter.
Karters using the track must comply with Club Rules and KartSport rules at all times. Enjoy and look after the facility. Keys are available from all Kart Shops.
Please note that Club members are entitled to hire track keys for private practice on an annual basis. These are available from Cunningham Construction - 11 Forge Way, Panmure. See Anna with proof of membership. Costs are $150 per year plus $50 deposit for key. All normal conditions of track hire apply including apparel and non-mixing of classes. Practice fees are $10 for club members per day and $20 for non club members. The key is for the hirers use only and is not to be lent to other karters whether they are members or not.

For any queries, contact Anna Leeming on 570 0020, Bob likewise or 021-464001

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