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City of Whyalla Titles

from David Camwell

Sixty drivers turned up for this two day event, double the amount of drivers from last year. Competitors were attracted to the meeting due to the hundreds of hours of hard work the Club Committee and Members have put into the complex over the past year, with the addition of publicity, which includes the use of the local Whyalla Newspaper, posters, flyers, word of mouth, websites such as KartSportNews, Australian Karting SA and Kartbook.

There were $5000 worth of trophies and prizes on offer, a free Cars jumpy castle was organized for the kids and some of the big kids (mums and dads) who just couldn’t help themselves. The bonfire Saturday night was a hit, with many people hanging around after the free draw giveaway prizes to talk about the days racing and how they were looking forward to Sundays reverse track direction of racing.

Above: Cameron Wilson (91) and sister Georgina in Junior National Light

Cadets were the first class out on the track; with a field of 7 kids battling it out with some close exiting wheel to wheel racing. Jason Bowyer had a clean sweep taking out all 5 races. Conner Gowling returned to Whyalla from Adelaide to defend his title from last year, but he had to settle for second this year. Aaron Oliver, freshly off his ‘P’ plates, took out the final step on the podium for 3rd.

Above: Adelaide Cadet driver Conner Gowling decided to do a bit of dirt tracking

Above: Aaron Oliver in Cadets. Thanks to his Dad Steve for providing sponsorship for the Club. It's great to see Adelaide people supporting country clubs - Steve owns Tasso Solar and Electrical

The Sportsman 125 light and Restricted 125 light drivers were next out on the track with both classes racing for their own class wins. The restricted drivers started a couple of kart lengths behind the unrestricted drivers. This was fantastic for the spectators with twelve 125 karts screaming around the tight Whyalla circuit.

Above: Sportsman 125 Light and Restricted Light on the out grid ready to go

The Sportsman Light drivers had their fair share of dramas. David Harradine was clipped from behind on the last lap of the third heat which sent David’s kart flying into the air and rolled from end to end, throwing him out of his kart onto the bitumen track. After a quick visit to the hospital, David was back at the track that afternoon with only minor bruising and soreness. His kart was not that lucky and was packed up into the trailer as it was un-drivable. Brett Fortainer took out the class win, even when he had mechanical failure in the third heat and did not finish. Johnathon Mangos had a great run and picked up second and local Dave Camwell took out third place, despite entering the class to make up numbers as he was 14kg over the class minimum weight.

Above: Matt Mahar leading Neil Schmidt in Restricted 125 Light

Adelaide driver Jake lowe in Junior National light blitzed the field in all 5 races. Whyalla drivers Cameron Wilson and Isabella Cumerlato claimed second and third, Isabella just holding on by 1 single point from Jarred Watson.

All 4 Rookies drivers were from Adelaide and these little guys and girls put on a great display of driving. Jack Hutchins had a clean sweep taking out all five wins. Tyson Harvey snapped up second place and Allison Bowyer claimed third despite not finishing the second pre-final. Jack Haverland was fourth.

Clubman Light and Clubman Super Heavy hit the track as two separate classes. Adelaide driver Matt Mahar was the favourite to take out the Clubman Light class. He was pushed hard all weekend by ‘P’ plate driver Angelo Karousiss who started at the rear of the pack each race and managed to have 2 wins out of the 5 races. With Matt taking out the other 3, and only two points separating them, Matt took out first, Angelo second and Brian Watt third. Clubman Super Heavy was won by Adem Redjepi with Scott Woods second.

Above: Clubman Super Heavy, Adem Redjepi (23) and Scott Woods (4) racing through the Devenport Corner

Unfortunately there were only two Junior Sportsman drivers as one driver pulled out at the last minute; Max Carter claimed victory over Joshua Angus second.

The next class out was the Sportsman 125 Heavy and Sportsman Restricted 125 Heavy. These classes provided some close exiting wheel to wheel action - sometimes a little too close. Adem Redjepi retired from the class after the first heat with sore ribs and saved himself for his other class, Clubman Super Heavy. Dave Camwell won the first heat ahead of Dan Tasenan. The second and third heats were won by Adelaide driver Shane Wiseman. Sunday's reverse direction of racing was won by Dave Camwell. As all points count, Dave won by 1 point ahead of Shane Wiseman who was ahead of third place Dan Tasenan. Dayle Tolosa from Adelaide was at the pointy end all weekend with a couple of thirds and a second, but missed out on a podium by a couple of points.

Above: Sportsman 125 Heavy Dave Camwell (78) sandwiched between Adelaide drivers Shane Wiseman (44) and Dayle Tolosa (46)

Paul Beaty made it 4 out of 5 wins in the Restricted 125 class. Adelaide driver Steve Oliver gave Paul a hard time all weekend and both pushed themselves to their limits. Steve managed to win the first race on Sunday's reverse direction, but it was Paul first, Steve second and Adam Baker, who has improved out of sight, who took out the final position for third.

Above: Paul Beaty (13) taking the wide line, Adam Baker (2) and Steve Oliver (44)

Max Carter nearly had a flawless run in Junior National Heavy, winning the three heats and pre-final, but it was Jake Lowe who took out the final. Once again all points count, so Max won on points, Jake was second and local driver Cameron Wilson, who couldn’t match the speed of the Adelaide drivers, took out third place.

The last race of the day was the Sportsman SA local guys; the class was won by Darrol Jones over Aiden Sossa by 1 single point. Darrol lost control of his kart in the 3rd heat and spun out, and as he doesn’t run a clutch, that was the end of his race. Aiden also won the final just slightly ahead of Darrol after the 20 laps. Kade Lawson had a fantastic run to take out third place ahead of his brother Karl by, yet again, 1 point.

Above: Chris Reid cheerfully waiting to push off Darrol Jones in the Sportsman SA Class. Good thing the out grid tapers down hill!

The team’s perpetual trophy award is a new incentive that the Club has introduced and is fully sponsored by Inspirations Paint on Norrie Avenue, Whyalla. The magnificent perpetual trophy will stay with the Club. There were also trophies handed out for the winners, second place and third. Points count towards the nominated classes which consist of at least 1 kid and 2 Seniors or 2 kids and 1 Senior (3 per team). Lowest accumulated points wins, 9 teams entered and it was the Whyalla team “THEBOTTLEDEPOT” taking out first place. The team consist of:

1st Cameron Wilson - Junior National Heavy
1st Paul Beaty - Sportsman Restricted 125
1st Dave Camwell - Sportsman 125 Heavy

Above: All the team award winners, with first place winner Cameron Wilson holding the Team's Trophies with the sponsored board in the background

Above: Birthday girl Jessica lighting the bonfire under the watchful eye of Frank Baker and John Nelson

Above: The candle is well and truly lit!

Appreciation must go out to the Adelaide officials, our own club officials, Canteen Manager and Staff, all the helpers, including the older kids who manned the jumpy castle, life members Mr and Mrs Karavas, who come out and support all our meetings, life members Mr and Mrs Camwell who came out for the day.

All out of town drivers are welcome back anytime to our Club Meetings, and it is great to see spectators flowing through the gate. All of our meetings this year have free gate entry.

Our next race meeting is on the Saturday 4th of August. Racing starts at 1pm, the canteen and bar will be open and, once again, there will be no charge for gate entry.

If you are interested in Karting, please ask at the canteen about who you can see to help you out, or visit Neil at Inspirations Paint. Many thanks to all of our Sponsors, without your support we cannot have these successful meetings.

Above: Sponsor's Board for the Whyalla City Titles. Thanks to all!

Cadets
1st Jason Bowyer
2nd Conner Gowling
3rd Aaron Oliver

Sportsman 125 Light
1st Brett Fortanier
2nd Jonathan Mangos
3rd Dave Camwell

Sportsman Restricted Light
1st Matt Mahar
2nd Neil Schmidt
3rd Paul Beaty

Junior National Light
1st Jake Lowe
2nd Cameron Wilson
3rd Isabella Cumerlato

Above: Carmen and Ky screaming down the jumpy castle. Are they having fun or are they scared?

Rookies
1st Jake Hutchins
2nd Tyson Harvey
3rd Allison Bowyer

Clubman Light
1st Matt Mahar
2nd Angelo Karoussis
3rd Brian Watt

Clubman Superheavy
1st Adem Redjepi
2nd Scott Woods

Junior Sportsman
1st Max Carter
2nd Joshua Angus

Sportsman 125 Heavy
1st Dave Camwell
2nd Shane Wiseman
3rd Dan Tasenan

Above: Sportsman 125 Heavy with Dan Tasenan leading Dave Camwell and Dayle Tolosa

Sportsman 125 Restricted Heavy
1st Paul Beaty
2nd Steve Oliver
3rd Adam Baker

Junior National Heavy
1st Max Carter
2nd Jake Lowe
3rd Cameron Wilson

Sportsman SA
1st Darrol Jones
2nd Aiden Sossa
3rd Kade Lawson

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	City of Whyalla Titles Tweet from David Camwell Sixty drivers turned up for this two day event, double the amount of drivers from last year. Competitors were attracted to the meeting due to the hundreds of hours of hard work the Club Committee and Members have put into the complex over the past year, with the addition of publicity, which includes the use of the local Whyalla Newspaper, posters, flyers, word of mouth, websites such as KartSportNews, Australian Karting SA and Kartbook. There were $5000 worth of trophies and prizes on offer, a free Cars jumpy castle was organized for the kids and some of the big kids (mums and dads) who just couldn’t help themselves. The bonfire Saturday night was a hit, with many people hanging around after the free draw giveaway prizes to talk about the days racing and how they were looking forward to Sundays reverse track direction of racing. Above: Cameron Wilson (91) and sister Georgina in Junior National Light Cadets were the first class out on the track; with a field of 7 kids battling it out with some close exiting wheel to wheel racing. Jason Bowyer had a clean sweep taking out all 5 races. Conner Gowling returned to Whyalla from Adelaide to defend his title from last year, but he had to settle for second this year. Aaron Oliver, freshly off his ‘P’ plates, took out the final step on the podium for 3rd. Above: Adelaide Cadet driver Conner Gowling decided to do a bit of dirt tracking Above: Aaron Oliver in Cadets. Thanks to his Dad Steve for providing sponsorship for the Club. It's great to see Adelaide people supporting country clubs - Steve owns Tasso Solar and Electrical The Sportsman 125 light and Restricted 125 light drivers were next out on the track with both classes racing for their own class wins. The restricted drivers started a couple of kart lengths behind the unrestricted drivers. This was fantastic for the spectators with twelve 125 karts screaming around the tight Whyalla circuit. Above: Sportsman 125 Light and Restricted Light on the out grid ready to go The Sportsman Light drivers had their fair share of dramas. David Harradine was clipped from behind on the last lap of the third heat which sent David’s kart flying into the air and rolled from end to end, throwing him out of his kart onto the bitumen track. After a quick visit to the hospital, David was back at the track that afternoon with only minor bruising and soreness. His kart was not that lucky and was packed up into the trailer as it was un-drivable. Brett Fortainer took out the class win, even when he had mechanical failure in the third heat and did not finish. Johnathon Mangos had a great run and picked up second and local Dave Camwell took out third place, despite entering the class to make up numbers as he was 14kg over the class minimum weight. Above: Matt Mahar leading Neil Schmidt in Restricted 125 Light Adelaide driver Jake lowe in Junior National light blitzed the field in all 5 races. Whyalla drivers Cameron Wilson and Isabella Cumerlato claimed second and third, Isabella just holding on by 1 single point from Jarred Watson. All 4 Rookies drivers were from Adelaide and these little guys and girls put on a great display of driving. Jack Hutchins had a clean sweep taking out all five wins. Tyson Harvey snapped up second place and Allison Bowyer claimed third despite not finishing the second pre-final. Jack Haverland was fourth. Clubman Light and Clubman Super Heavy hit the track as two separate classes. Adelaide driver Matt Mahar was the favourite to take out the Clubman Light class. He was pushed hard all weekend by ‘P’ plate driver Angelo Karousiss who started at the rear of the pack each race and managed to have 2 wins out of the 5 races. With Matt taking out the other 3, and only two points separating them, Matt took out first, Angelo second and Brian Watt third. Clubman Super Heavy was won by Adem Redjepi with Scott Woods second. Above: Clubman Super Heavy, Adem Redjepi (23) and Scott Woods (4) racing through the Devenport Corner Unfortunately there were only two Junior Sportsman drivers as one driver pulled out at the last minute; Max Carter claimed victory over Joshua Angus second. The next class out was the Sportsman 125 Heavy and Sportsman Restricted 125 Heavy. These classes provided some close exiting wheel to wheel action - sometimes a little too close. Adem Redjepi retired from the class after the first heat with sore ribs and saved himself for his other class, Clubman Super Heavy. Dave Camwell won the first heat ahead of Dan Tasenan. The second and third heats were won by Adelaide driver Shane Wiseman. Sunday's reverse direction of racing was won by Dave Camwell. As all points count, Dave won by 1 point ahead of Shane Wiseman who was ahead of third place Dan Tasenan. Dayle Tolosa from Adelaide was at the pointy end all weekend with a couple of thirds and a second, but missed out on a podium by a couple of points. Above: Sportsman 125 Heavy Dave Camwell (78) sandwiched between Adelaide drivers Shane Wiseman (44) and Dayle Tolosa (46) Paul Beaty made it 4 out of 5 wins in the Restricted 125 class. Adelaide driver Steve Oliver gave Paul a hard time all weekend and both pushed themselves to their limits. Steve managed to win the first race on Sunday's reverse direction, but it was Paul first, Steve second and Adam Baker, who has improved out of sight, who took out the final position for third. Above: Paul Beaty (13) taking the wide line, Adam Baker (2) and Steve Oliver (44) Max Carter nearly had a flawless run in Junior National Heavy, winning the three heats and pre-final, but it was Jake Lowe who took out the final. Once again all points count, so Max won on points, Jake was second and local driver Cameron Wilson, who couldn’t match the speed of the Adelaide drivers, took out third place. The last race of the day was the Sportsman SA local guys; the class was won by Darrol Jones over Aiden Sossa by 1 single point. Darrol lost control of his kart in the 3rd heat and spun out, and as he doesn’t run a clutch, that was the end of his race. Aiden also won the final just slightly ahead of Darrol after the 20 laps. Kade Lawson had a fantastic run to take out third place ahead of his brother Karl by, yet again, 1 point. Above: Chris Reid cheerfully waiting to push off Darrol Jones in the Sportsman SA Class. Good thing the out grid tapers down hill! The team’s perpetual trophy award is a new incentive that the Club has introduced and is fully sponsored by Inspirations Paint on Norrie Avenue, Whyalla. The magnificent perpetual trophy will stay with the Club. There were also trophies handed out for the winners, second place and third. Points count towards the nominated classes which consist of at least 1 kid and 2 Seniors or 2 kids and 1 Senior (3 per team). Lowest accumulated points wins, 9 teams entered and it was the Whyalla team “THEBOTTLEDEPOT” taking out first place. The team consist of: 1st Cameron Wilson - Junior National Heavy 1st Paul Beaty - Sportsman Restricted 125 1st Dave Camwell - Sportsman 125 Heavy Above: All the team award winners, with first place winner Cameron Wilson holding the Team's Trophies with the sponsored board in the background Above: Birthday girl Jessica lighting the bonfire under the watchful eye of Frank Baker and John Nelson Above: The candle is well and truly lit! Appreciation must go out to the Adelaide officials, our own club officials, Canteen Manager and Staff, all the helpers, including the older kids who manned the jumpy castle, life members Mr and Mrs Karavas, who come out and support all our meetings, life members Mr and Mrs Camwell who came out for the day. All out of town drivers are welcome back anytime to our Club Meetings, and it is great to see spectators flowing through the gate. All of our meetings this year have free gate entry. Our next race meeting is on the Saturday 4th of August. Racing starts at 1pm, the canteen and bar will be open and, once again, there will be no charge for gate entry. If you are interested in Karting, please ask at the canteen about who you can see to help you out, or visit Neil at Inspirations Paint. Many thanks to all of our Sponsors, without your support we cannot have these successful meetings. Above: Sponsor's Board for the Whyalla City Titles. Thanks to all! Cadets 1st Jason Bowyer 2nd Conner Gowling 3rd Aaron Oliver Sportsman 125 Light 1st Brett Fortanier 2nd Jonathan Mangos 3rd Dave Camwell Sportsman Restricted Light 1st Matt Mahar 2nd Neil Schmidt 3rd Paul Beaty Junior National Light 1st Jake Lowe 2nd Cameron Wilson 3rd Isabella Cumerlato Above: Carmen and Ky screaming down the jumpy castle. Are they having fun or are they scared? Rookies 1st Jake Hutchins 2nd Tyson Harvey 3rd Allison Bowyer Clubman Light 1st Matt Mahar 2nd Angelo Karoussis 3rd Brian Watt Clubman Superheavy 1st Adem Redjepi 2nd Scott Woods Junior Sportsman 1st Max Carter 2nd Joshua Angus Sportsman 125 Heavy 1st Dave Camwell 2nd Shane Wiseman 3rd Dan Tasenan Above: Sportsman 125 Heavy with Dan Tasenan leading Dave Camwell and Dayle Tolosa Sportsman 125 Restricted Heavy 1st Paul Beaty 2nd Steve Oliver 3rd Adam Baker Junior National Heavy 1st Max Carter 2nd Jake Lowe 3rd Cameron Wilson Sportsman SA 1st Darrol Jones 2nd Aiden Sossa 3rd Kade Lawson Home
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