Kartforce Kids Big Winners At Western Cup
| press release | 11 February 2014 |
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Western Australia’s record breaking Western Cup opening round, with almost 300 entrants, was a fitting event for Kartforce to demonstrate their focus on junior development.
The highlight class of KZ3 shifter karts with a maximum grid of 44, was the blue ribbon event and Blake Mills - a former Junior National Heavy national champion for Kartforce back in 2000 - stole the show.
Above: After 2 heat wins and 2nd in the pre-final, Aaron Love won the final in Rookies
pic - Andrew Hooper Photography
Whilst the spectacle of the KZ’s thrilled the crowd, who were three or four deep along the fence line, it was the Kartforce juniors who came away with the biggest haul of silverware.
Dylan Ferfolja cleaned up in Cadets, Aaron Love romped away with Rookies and Ben Harders doubled up with wins in Junior National Heavy and winning the Junior Clubman final snaring 2nd for the day.
Above: Junior National Heavy winner Ben Harders
pic - Andrew Hooper Photography
Kip Foster was understandably excited about the performance of his protégés.
“The commitment of these kids and their families is amazing" he said. "They are all keen to listen and learn and do the track time to make sure they succeed. The future of Western Australian karting is looking good with kids like these”.
Not to be outdone by his juniors, Kip joined in the fun in TAG 125 Light with a win in the final and second place overall.
Above: Kip himself had a run in Sportsman 125 Light, placing 2nd overall after winning the final
pic - Andrew Hooper Photography
“I entered very late primarily so I could get a feel for the track and pass that information on to the kids but, as always, I had a lot of fun, certainly a bit more relaxing than my last few races in France and the USA”.
Kerry Foster kept the family trophy cabinet full, with a strong 2nd in 125 Restricted Light.
Above: Dylan Ferfolja beat a big field in Cadets
pic - Andrew Hooper Photography
Above: Kerry Foster, 2nd in 125 Restricted Light
pic - Andrew Hooper Photography
