NSW Yamaha Junior Pro Clubman Series, Round 1
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With the 2012 season well under way, the Junior Clubman drivers returned to Eastern Creek on a picture perfect Autumn’s day with no apparent April fool's jokes! It was 1st April 2, 2012 after all.
North Shore Kart Club ran split classes over 2 days, thus allowing time to run additional classes with plenty of laps. The format allowed plenty of time for a 4 minute qualifying session, two 10 lap heats, a 14 lap pre final and 16 lap final.
Above: Jake Coleman rounding Grandstand corner closely followed by Chris Sandrone
pic - Pam Mathews
This series provides new hopefuls club level performance, racing against some of the most experienced Junior Karters in the country such as CIK’s Dimitri Agathos, Jake Coleman and Lachlan Gibbons.
Dimitri Agathos demonstrated white hot pace in an absolute dominant performance to take a clean sweep. Jake Coleman demonstrated craftsmanship in the heat of battle to stave off a fast finishing Chris Sandrone in the final for second, whilst Dylan Shepherd did very well for a fourth place despite struggling with a broken seat. Brodie Tilbrook displayed the usual consistency, but unfortunately had a small off whilst battling for third place with Chris Sandrone in the early laps of the final. Brodie fought back well for a rewarding fifth place. Following the top five was Reagan Angel adapting very well to his first run in JC with surprising pace.
Above: Brodie Tilbrook lining up for a start
pic - Pam Mathews
All 14 karters showed solid performances and with a little more experience will take it to the front guys. The series is run over 5 rounds with over $4000 in prizes to be given out in random draws over the five rounds hence aiming to reward all participants.
Special thanks to Kart 1 for support at round 1. Yamaha, Superiorrubber and Boxalls Automotive Industries for supporting the series. A special thanks to North Shore Kart Club for not only hosting the round but also providing a free entry to a future meeting which was given away at presentation.
Above: The Junior Pro Clubman field (Front L to R): Adam Hourgan, Brodie Tilbrook, Jake Coleman, Dimitri Agathos, Mitchell Kennedy & James Duckworth. (Rear L to R): Lachlan Gibbons, Daniel Sayre, Ben Silvestro, Chris Sandrone, Dylan Shepherd, Kieran Fairlie, Gene Alexander and Reagan Angel
pic - Pam Mathews
Anyone interested in joining the Junior series, please contact Dennis Sandrone email calf@bigpond.com.au
Full results are on AKA CM:s HERE.
