Preview: 17th Annual Australasian Kart Titles, Numurkah

press release 

The Goulburn Valley Kart Club is pleased to announce the 17th running of the Australasian Kart Titles at Numurkah Raceway, Vic, this weekend, 20 & 21 September.

The event was originally established in 1991, providing alternative classes to the State & National Title events. This tradition continues, with a strong focus on the spread of Club racing classes including Junior National, Clubman, Rotax & Leopard. All classes are open to Provisional licence holders.

Continuing the GVKC philosophy that driver education is a key to reducing the road toll, the Feature classes for the event will be ALL the junior classes including (Rookies, Midgets, Junior National, Junior Clubman). With support from the Moira Shire and Empire Trade Exchange, trophies will be presented to fifth place for all junior classes, as well as limited edition prints for the Champions.

In all, over 250 racers will compete in 14 classes. Drivers will participate in four races over two days, culminating in a winner take all Championship final on Sunday afternoon.

The Australasian Kart Title is a recognized Victorian Karting Association title and the victors are awarded the right to carry the prestigious Champions, Red Number Plate, the only ‘plate’ offered outside of various State & National titles, as well as an Australasian Kart Titles cup.

Several 2007 Champions will be returning to defend their titles, including Garry Jacobson, who has collected several state and national titles in Junior National and Clubman categories, since his victory last year. Also entered is 7 times Australasian Kart Title holder, Justin Riddell in Formula Rotax as well as Mitch McLeod racing Clubman.

The Goulburn Valley Kart Club was established in 1959 making it one of the longest standing clubs in Australia. The picturesque Numurkah Raceway is positioned in North East country Victoria, nestled in a natural park setting. The existing circuit was first sealed in 1974 and the fast flowing nature of the 532m track has attracted Australia’s top Karters to Numurkah ever since. The track is uncompromising in nature and rewards consistent drivers, providing a very different challenge to the larger circuits around the country. Short straights connected by a series of technical corners and sweepers provide many passing opportunities and tight racing.

The Australasian Kart Titles provide a relaxed atmosphere combined with highly competitive racing. Camping is available on site, while catering will be provided over the course of the weekend. The picturesque circuit is very spectator friendly, with several vantage points to view all the on track action. Not only will attendees see some great racing action, but this event will display all the great attractions of Kart racing.

Spectators are very welcome with a gold coin donation requested at the gate. A FREE spectator bus will run on Sunday 21st September 2008, from Shepparton, leaving the Eastbank rear carpark at 9am, returning from Numurkah raceway at approximately 4pm. Bookings are essential and must be confirmed with Michael Scott 0401 092 257.

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