Joey Hanssen To Race In Australia Next Year
Tweet| 5 December 2012 |
2011 KZ2 World Cup Champion, Joey Hanssen, is set to call Australia home for the 2013 season.
After his recent stay with Lenzo Kart Australia, where he won the Dash for Cash, Hanssen was blown away by the professionalism and presence of the team run by Brendan Shugg.
After a short trip home to Holland, Hanssen is preparing himself for the big move down under and will take up residence in Perth early next year.
"Lenzo Kart Australia is pleased to announce the official sign up of Joey Hansenn, for what is set to be a championship winning year for Lenzo Kart Australia drivers" Shugg informed KartSportNews.
"Bringing with him extensive driver knowledge, engine tuning and chassis setup experience, plus world class connections with the European engine builders, Hanssen is set to be an asset for the whole Lenzo Kart team."
Hanssen will be competing under the Lenzo Kart Australia banner in the Pro Gearbox (KZ2) category of the CIK Stars of Karting Series.
“The best drivers compete in this series (CIK Stars of Karting). My Dad always taught me to race against the best, they will make you a better driver no matter whether you win or lose – you always learn,” said Hanssen.
“I want to thank Brendan Shugg (Lenzo Kart Australia) for giving me the opportunity and my parents for their support all these years and finally have to let me go and also my lovely girlfriend who is so supportive about my passion.”
“I think it’s more friendly here (in Australia), it’s easy going and all of the people don’t try to cheat all of the time, in Europe it’s just my job and here the racing seems to be more fun,” said Hanssen.
Above: Hanssen in action during his Australian debut in the Dash for Cash event last month
(Pic: Real Deal Media)
Hanssen will be available for driver training throughout 2013. He will also be working as a race day mechanic and will continue to get behind the wheel and join the Lenzo Kart Australia drivers on the track.
Additionally, Lenzo Kart Australia will be offering all types of engines for hire, including (but not limited to) Rotax, X30, KF, and KZ, plus engine tuning and rebuilds.
- You can join the Lenzo Kart Australia team, visit www.lenzokartsaustralia.com.au
- Visit the Lenzo Kart Australia facebook page
- Or contact Brendan Shugg: brendan@lenzokartsaustralia.com.au
JOEY HANSSEN RACING CAREER
1997 – 2002
Mini Juniors 60cc
1997: 4th place Maxxis Challange cup
1998: 4th place Maxxis Challange cup
1999: 3rd place Maxxis Challange cup
2000: 3rd place Maxxis Challange cup
2001 : Vice Champion Maxxis Challange cup ( missing 2 meetings )
2002: Vice Champion Maxxis Challange cup ( missing 1 meeting )
2003&2004
100cc Juniors
2003: Maxxis Callange cup champion, Dutch Vice-Champion, Winner German Euro Pokaal
2004: Maxxis Callange cup champion, Dutch Vice-Champion
2005
KZ2 125cc Shifter
- Maxxis Challange cup Champion, Sevral Fastest laps and poles in the Dutch open Championship (79 Drivers in KZ2 )
2006
KZ2 125cc Shifter.
- Dutch Vice-Champion
2007
Karting
KZ2 125cc Shifter
- Dutch Vice-Champion
Touring Cars
- Winner BRL-Light series Round 4 in front of 150.000 people during Champ Car event at ASSEN.
- Rookie of the year.
Formula Cars
- 1st place in Formula Gloria North-Europe Championship.
- Winner Formula Gloria Eurocup.
- 4th place Formula Azzurra race in Monza ( Italy )
2008
Karting
KZ2 125cc Shifter
- 2 Podiums CIK-FIA European Championship KZ2
- 7th in WSK EURO CUP KZ1
Formula Ford
- Winner Last round of the Dutch championship
Formula Gloria
- Winner GP of Spa Francorshamps
2009
NASCAR Canadian Tire Series
- Rookie of the year award
- Finished 13th out of 51 Drivers in the Championship.
2010
- Joined Luxor Racing Team for four wins from six races late in the year
2011
Karting
- KZ2 WORLD CUP WINNER, International Karting Circuit Genk ( Belgium )
- 2nd in WSK FINAL CUP, International Raceway Ortona ( Italy )
- Winner 5 out of 6 Races Dutch championship KZ2 but skipped 1 meeting.
Formula Toyota Oval Series
-Winner Shorttrack Eurocup
-2nd in Championship While missing 2 Meetings out of 5
2012
Professional Go-Kart driver for the Luxor Official Racing Team in the class KZ1 (125cc Shifter)
Karting
- 4th in German open Karting Championship KZ1
- 3rd WSK Euro series , Sarno ( Italy )
- Pole Position WSK Euro series , Val D'Argenton ( France )
- Dash For Cash Race winner, Kalgoorlie ( Australia )
- Winner Dutch championship rounds 3,4 & 5
Tracks Joey Hanssen has driven at throughout his career:
** Tracks with a WIN
* Tracks with a Podium finish
Karting Circuits
1. Berghem (The Netherlands)**
2. Emmen (The Netherlands)**
3. Strijen (The Netherlands)**
4. Amsterdam (The Netherlands)**
5. Venray (The Netherlands)**
6. Eindhoven (The Netherlands)**
7. lelystad (The Netherlands)**
8. Genk (Belgium)**
9. Mariembourg (Belgium)**
10. Spa Francorshamps (Belgium)**
11 Hahn (Germany)*
12. Wackersdorf (Germany)**
13. Kerpen (Germany)**
14. Liedolsheim (Germany)
15. Ampfing (Germany)
16. Emsburen (Germany)
17. Varennes (France)*
18. Angerville (France)*
19. Val d'Argenton (France)
20. La Conca (Italy)
21. Sarno (Italy) *
22. Val Vibrata (Italy)
23. Lonato (Italy)
24. Brolo (Italy)
25.Corridonia (Italy)
26. Ortona V *
27. Tibi (Italy)
28. Portimao (Portugal) *
29. Zuera (Spain)
30. Goodwood (Canada)
31. Kalgoorlie (Australia) **
32. Wanneroo (Australia)
Car Racing:
Roadcourse
1. Zandvoort (The Netherlands)**
2. Assen (The Netherlands)**
3. Spa Francorchamps (Belgium)**
4. Nurbergring (Germany)*
5. Zolder (Belgium)**
6. Quebec City (Canada)
7. Monza (Italy)*
8. Misano (Italy)**
9.Trois Rivireres (Canada)
10. Montreal (Canada)
11. Mosport Road Course (Canada)
12. Edminton indy (Canada)
13. Barbagallo Raceway (Australia)
Oval
1. Raceway Venray (The Netherlands)**
2. Atigonish (Canada)
3. Posterholt (The Netherlands)**
4. Barrie Speedway (Canada)
5. Mosport oval (Canada)
6. Delaware Speedway (Canada)
7. Kawartha Speedway (Canada)
8. Vernon (Canada)
9. Saskatoon (Canada)
10. Ter Apel (The Netherlands)**
