Burns Rates Japanese Experience Highly

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As one of Australia’s leading kart racers, Jason Burns has seen nearly everything and been almost everywhere. Last weekend he added another achievement to his ever-growing resume.

The reigning Formula 100 National Champion was Australia’s representative in the SS Open class in the 32nd Annual Toyota All Japan SL Final at the Biwako circuit in Japan last weekend.


Above: Jason Burns

Burns rates his Japanese experience as one of the highlights of his long career in karting.

After qualifying in 11th position the 28-year-old continually improved throughout the weekend to cross the line fourth in a rain-saoked final.

“The event was a great experience. I took the opportunity to see a bit of the country during the week before but then it was all action once we got to the track on Thursday,” said Burns, who contested the event aboard his familiar RedSpeed chassis.

“The racing was very professional and fast. The people at Yamaha treated us like royalty and I’d like to thank Adam Wolfenden and the team at Yamaha Australia for the opportunity to get over there.

“I’m not known for my wet weather prowess but over the weekend I seemed to put some of those gremlins to bed while racing in some of the wettest conditions that I've ever seen.”


Above: Burns tackling the wet final

Burns was joined at the event by Australian karting veteran John McCleverty, who contested the Super SS class for drivers aged 30 and over.

McCleverty started the final from last position after spinning in the qualifying heat aboard his Birel kart.

“I was lining up a move in the next corner but I didn’t get that far!” joked McCleverty after the qualifying heat.

He had an uneventful final, finishing in 12th position.


Above: John McCleverty


Above: Kiwi Karl Wilson also competed in Japan and finished 7th

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