Preview: Yamaha All Japan Qualifier

AKA press release

While the V8 Supercars drivers roar around the Queensland Raceway this weekend, many of the country’s top young drivers will be battling it out on the nearby Ipswich Kart Raceway at the 2008 Yamaha All Japan Qualifier.

The Yamaha All Japan Qualifier is a one-day karting event to be held at the Ipswich venue with the final scheduled for early Saturday evening, allowing race fans to watch the opening V8 race before heading across the road for some scintillating kart racing action.

With a trip to Japan to contest the 32nd Annual Toyota All Japan Kart Championships being awarded to the winner of the Clubman Light and Yamaha TAG categories the action is sure to be intense. These prizes are valued at over $20,000 each and incorporate all airfares, accommodation, transfers and supply of all of the equipment necessary to compete in Kyoto, Japan on October 2-5.

“Over the years the All Japan Qualifier has seen some of Australia’s top drivers provided with the opportunity to compete overseas to represent Australia and this year is no different,” said Yamaha Australia’s Adam Wolfenden.

“Some of the drivers who have won this event in the past include Paul Laskazeski – who is currently leading the Australian Formula Ford Championship – multiple-time Australian Champions Matt Wall (above) and David Sera along with Ryan Sanderson.

“Last year also saw the inclusion of an additional winner for those drivers who are newer to the sport in the Yamaha TAG category.”

Throughout the event all competitors will be powered by a Yamaha 100cc kart engine with entrants contesting in the Junior Clubman, Clubman Light, Heavy, Super Heavy, Over 40’s and the Yamaha TAG categories.

Entrants in all classes will go into the draw for a range of prizes including VIP passes to Sunday’s V8 action, pit tours and general admission passes.

Admission is free for spectators. Racing begins at 2:00pm with the finals scheduled to start at 6:30pm.

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