2011 SUPERKART CHAMPIONSHIP WRAPUPPosted by Phil Silcock, 18 November 2011, 9:12 PM |
ROUND 2 PHILLIP ISLAND RUN AND WON
SKA commends all competitors on presenting a hard fought and fine racing spectacle that was the 2011 Australian Superkart Championship. ASC 2011 has been hallmarked by the emergence of new and fine machines, better superkart and team presentation along with supreme driver performances, and a strengthening of the great camaraderie that is the ongoing essence of Australian Superkarting.
To the victors come the spoils of this successful high level competition. The winners and runner up placings in classes were all very well earned by big efforts of good preparation and fine racing, and that ounce of luck that comes from commitment and hard work. SKA congratulates all competitors on their efforts and success in showcasing this sport in the best possible way.
At an organisational level, thanks and appreciation must go to many people, championships don’t just happen, devoted persons contribute their time, resources and energy to make them happen.
Again there have been marvellous efforts all round, but special mention must go to Clint Brown and his partner Joanne who tirelessly fronted the SKA Category Event Management at both Rounds. The backroom contributions from the SKA team of directors to coordinate aspects of the race event and associated functions has been vital. General mention must also go to Superkart Club Members and Executives for their support and contributions. Particularly, appreciation for a fine effort in assisting the championship to success goes to a huge many folk and not necessarily a complete list or in order we acknowledge Mark Jones, Pam Pegoraro, Tony Annabell, Ashley Zahl, Wayne Horswell, Dallas and Doug Brooks, Les May, Jason Smith, John Mason, Peter Nelson, Rob Curkpatrick and others.
A success for the Phillip Island Round will be the telecast of the racing via SBS Speedweek on December 4th and Fox SpeedChannel. SKA made a major contribution to fund this promotion and appreciation goes to the telecast joint sponsors Rockpress Metal Fabrications Phil Silcock, STR Truck Bodies Matthew and Shannon Palmer, Zip BDH Dave and Barb Hepworth, and the Qld Superkart Club for making this level of superkart promotion possible. John Pellicano graciously attended at AVE on behalf of SKA for compilation and editing of the large amount of footage into the final production that will go to air.
SKA also acknowledges the contributions of significant sponsorship from Supercheap Auto Group, IKD Kartsport, Zahl1Karting, Art Motorsport and others whom contributed goods and services to the Dinner Function and Podium prizes.
Australian Superkart Championship final results are posted under the ‘Points’ tab, with event sheets attached at the ‘Events’ tab. In brief, the Championship results are:
250 International
1st Warren McIlveen 18 Stockman Honda
2nd Anton Stevens 8 PVP FPE
3rd Russell Jamieson 35 Anderson DEA
250 National
1st Luke May 67 Anderson Honda
2nd Dalton Rowell 43 Stockman Honda
3rd Martin Latta 6 Anderson Honda
125 Gearbox
1st Jeff Reed 34 Stockman Honda
2nd Tim Philp 23 Avoig Honda
3rd Brad Stebbing 77 Stockman Yamaha
Inevitably, SKA will go through a review process to evaluate the management, promotion and running of the Championship, and determine ways and methods of improvement. We are also currently assessing possible 2012 event dates in conjunction with Shannons Nationals.
2012 Superkart Championship news will be broadcast when available
SKA Team
