Sera Secures Third Rotax Light Title In Arrow Trifecta

AKA press release

Melbourne’s David Sera has won his third Australian Rotax Light title and his second in succession by leading home an Arrow karts trifecta at the Sparco Rotax Nationals at VACC Park in Melbourne, Victoria today.

Sera narrowly beat home Arrow Karts team boss Bart Price to take the win, which also assured the 20-year-old of a place representing Australia at the Rotax World Finals at the La Conca circuit in Italy on November 27-30.

Above: David Sera withstood the pressure and a passing move from Bart Price to take his 3rd Rotax Light national title
pic - Cooper's Photography, 0439 607 072

Price was dominant on Saturday, qualifying on pole and winning all three heats staged. But come Sunday Sera rose to a new level, beating home Price in the Pre-Final and Final.

Sera led off in the 21-lap final right from the start and Price was content to follow his team-mate closely for the majority of the race distance.

But with two laps remaining Price forced his way down the inside of Sera at the Pit Hairpin, the two well clear of third and therefore able to battle it out over the two laps.

Sera jumped back into the lead at Turn 1 on the final lap and was able to drive a smart, defensive line over the course of the final lap to keep Price at bay and take the win, giving his father George the perfect Father’s Day present.

“I am so relieved to get this win,” said Sera. “A huge amount of work and testing of both the chassis and engines has gone into this win.

“Bart and I didn’t do anything silly out there. We got the gap on the field and then raced hard and clean right at the end there. When he got me with two laps to go I was worried I wouldn’t get a chance to come back, but I was strong under brakes and got the lead back.

“I was one of the quickest guys at the Rotax World Finals last year but had decisions go against me. I’ve been determined all year to get back there and show what I can do against the world’s best. I’m so glad I get that chance now.”

Behind the leading duo, a spectacular pack of five karts was fighting for the final step on the podium, which eventually went to Matthew Wall, giving the Australian-made Arrow Karts team and trifecta.

Recent Rotax Light Queensland State Champion Jordie Lindstrom held third for much of the race aboard his Tony Kart, but Wall was able to make his move in the latter stages of the final, with Troy Woolston following Wall through to get fourth, leaving Lindstrom to finish fifth, just ahead of James Sera, Jason Pringle and David Whitmore.

RESULTS: Rotax Light Final – 21 laps
1. #1 David Sera (Arrow)
2. #13 Bart Price (Arrow)
3. #15 Matthew Wall (Arrow)
4. #9 Troy Woolston (Intrepid)
5. #49 Jordie Lindstrom (Tony Kart)
6. #94 James Sera (Kosmic)
7. #35 Jason Pringle (CRG)
8. #57 David Whitmore (Intrepid)
9. #45 Jason Hryniuk (CRG)
10. #51 Luigi Catanese (MBA)

Full resutls on mylaps.com HERE.

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