Ipswich's Castrol Cadet Challengers Named

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Six young Queensland kart racers will be a part of the Castrol Cadet Challenge during round three of the CIK Stars of Karting Series presented by Castrol EDGE in Ipswich, Queensland next weekend (June 16/17).

The drivers, aged between 7 and 11 years old, will line up in the Challenge at 11:40am on Sunday June 17 at the Ipswich as they negotiate a ‘slalom’ course, designed to highlight the skill of the youngsters behind the wheel.

Despite all being under the age of ten, these young drivers already posses car control skills and driving techniques that will assist them for when they are old enough to obtain their road licence. When they are racing in competition, they will regularly be in control of their kart at speeds in excess of 80 km/h.

The six youngsters who will form a part of the Castrol Cadet Challenge at next weekend’s event are:

Oscar Comley (7) – Algester – St Stephens Algester
Hayden Benefield (11) – Edens Landing – Rochedale State School
Zak Hudson (10) – Pittsworth – Concordia Primary Campus (Toowoomba)
Josh Radford (10) – Oxley – Sherwood State School
Jett Hopkins (8) – Broadbeach Waters – The Southport School
Lachlan Hughes (10) – Isle of Capri – The Southport School

Australian Karting Association National President Craig Denton believes the Castrol Cadet Challenge is a perfect way of highlighting the fact that the sport of karting teaches youngsters more than just how to drive fast around a racing track.

“Kart racing is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and the Castrol Cadet Challenge is a perfect way to highlight the lessons it teaches the younger generation,” said Denton.

“By the time these children have reached the age of 16 many of them would have been driving a kart for more than half of their life and learning along the way. It’s not only the lessons of driving techniques and car control that they learn either, they gain an understanding of respect on the road and also the consequences of their actions behind the wheel.”

The Australian Karting Association has more than 7,000 members across the country and 26 percent of these members are under the age of 15.

The Ipswich Kart Club is located on Champions Way, Willowbank.

Qualifying and heat races will be held from 9am on Saturday with the finals being contested from 9am through until 3:30pm on Sunday.

Admission is Free for Spectators with catering available. There will also be a jumping castle and face painting for the kids.

pic - AF Images/Budd

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