CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE W
elcome to the opening round of the 2017 Australian Kart Championship presented by Jayco and Castrol EDGE. With more than 260 entries for this weekend’s opening round in Newcastle, it is set up to be a great weekend of racing across the nine classes. The Newcastle layout is one of the trickiest that we have in the country and it will certainly present a great challenge for all of the competitors this weekend. In the past it has produced some very exciting racing and deserving winners, I see this weekend being no different. With all classes enjoying significant entry numbers, whoever stands on the top step of the podium on Sunday afternoon will certainly have earned that round victory. The calibre of drivers on the entry list this weekend is extremely high with not only Australia’s best drivers but also several of New Zealand’s best along with some rising stars from Singapore in attendance. It is with a lot of pleasure that this Championship and Karting in general continues to grow, with more corporate organisations partnering with Karting Australia and the Australian Kart Championship over the recent months. We have welcomed both Mercedes-Benz and SP Tools as official suppliers to the Australian Kart Championship, alongside our long-term partners Jayco and Castrol EDGE. These brands accompany the likes of Bridgestone, Dunlop, MG Tyres, Vortex and IAME as great supporters of our sport and we encourage you to support them all where possible. In closing, I’d like to wish all of the Competitors and Teams the best of luck across the weekend and hope that you all have an enjoyable weekend in Newcastle.
Mick Doohan Karting Australia Chairman
PADDOCK TORQUE...... FROM THE APPLE ISLE
The AWC Motorsport Academy will back bigger and better in 2017 with several major announcements about next year’s plans. After a successful first year in 2016 the team, and the concept behind it has been refined and will build on the lessons and experiences gained so far. The biggest news is that the whole operation will be based, and run from Tasmania. A custom built race transporter has been acquired providing the ability to transport the infrastructure required to be self-sufficient. Chris Schofield joins the team in an advisory role and head of driver training and preparation. The 2017 line-up for the AWC Motorsport Academy consists of Toby Callow (Cadet 12), Fletcher Bellars (KA4 Junior), Lochie Dalton (KA2), Jackson Callow (KA3 Senior), Nathan Zuj (X30) and Zane Wyatt (X30).
TURNING BACK THE CLOCK
The last time a round of the Australian Kart Championship was held in Newcastle, it was James Sera who claimed a pair of victories. Sera was victorious in both the X30 and KA1 (now known as KA3 Senior) classes. He was joined in the winner’s circle that round by Kyle Ensbey (KZ2), Bradley Jenner (TaG 125), Jack Winter (KA Junior), Jay Hanson (KA 12) and Zane Morse (KF3). Of the six winners two years ago, all but Morse and Jenner will be in action this weekend across the nine classes being contested.
BIG RIG COMING FOR DUNLOP
After almost a decade of travelling from one side of the country to the other attending karting events aboard the trusty Chev accompanied by the impressive trailer, Les May and the team will be aboard a new Scania transporter in the near future. With the DK17 shop focusing on more than just tyres, the new transporter will become a one-stop shop for all the gadgets to accompany your karting equipment. From Stilo helmets, Red Bull eyewear, dkam action cameras and mounts, Rock Oil, MiniMe Helmet stands and Red Bull Energy drinks, the newlook DK17 transporter will be the place to be when it is trackside in the coming months.
CAMERON MOVES TO JC
After last year making a serious impression on the KZ2 field with victory in the final round, Victorian teenager Aaron Cameron has mad the switch to JC Kart for his 2017 campaign. “Last year was a great year for me being my first year in seniors and the KZ2 class. It was exciting to win the last round of the championship and qualify in pole at the Race of Stars, now I’m looking forward to carrying that momentum in 2017,” said Cameron, who was named in Auto Action’s Top Ten Karters for 2016. Cameron will once again team up with William Yarwood, who during his career won an impressive ten Australian Championships during his career. Yarwood also sits sixth on the all-time round wins for KZ2 with three round wins early last decade.
FAST FIVE WITH NATHAN ZUJ
When and why did you start racing karts? I started racing karts in 1999 with my Dad after I had a drive of a mate’s kart and I haven’t looked back since, enjoying it all of the time. What has been the highlight of your racing so far? My highlight so far would have to be winning the 2010 Tasmanian State Championship in Clubman Light. The final was held in the rain and we were all on slicks. It was a great feeling. Who are the drivers you admire and look up to the most? As a young tacker, Michael Schumacher was the driver who I looked up to! Kart had to be red and race suit had to be red just like him! What is the best piece of karting advice anyone has ever given you? The best advice that have ever been given is don’t come away from a bad weekend disappointed with yourself, look at it in a positive way thinking what could you do next time to improve. What are your goals for 2017? My main goal for 2017 is to finish on the podium in a round of the Australian Kart Championship.
EVENT TIMETABLE
SATURDAY SUNDAY Start Finish Class 08:12 08:00 08:24 08:36 08:48 09:00 09:12 09:24 09:36 09:48 10:04 10:18 10:34 10:50 11:06 11:22 11:38 11:54 12:10 12:26 12:40 12:56 13:10 13:24 13:40 13:56 14:12 14:28 14:44 14:58 15:14 15:28 15:42 15:58
08:20 08:08 08:32 08:44 08:56 09:08 09:20 09:32 09:44 10:00 10:14 10:30 10:46 11:02 11:18 11:34 11:50 12:06 12:22 12:36 12:52 13:06 13:20 13:36 13:52 14:08 14:24 14:40 14:54 15:10 15:24 15:38 15:54 16:10
Qualifying Qualifying Qualifying Qualifying Qualifying Qualifying Qualifying Qualifying Qualifying Heat 1 Heat 1 Heat 1 Heat 1 Heat 1 Heat 1 Heat 1 Heat 1 Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 2 Heat 2 Heat 2 Heat 2 Heat 2 Heat 2 Heat 2 Heat 2 Heat 3 Heat 3 Heat 3 Heat 3 Heat 3 Heat 3 Heat 3
Event
Cadet 9 KA3 Senior TaG 125 KA4 Junior Cadet 12 X30 KA2 KA1 KZ2 KA3 Senior Cadet 9 TaG 125 KA4 Junior Cadet 12 X30 KA2 KA1 KZ2 KA3 Senior Cadet 9 TaG 125 KA4 Junior Cadet 12 X30 KA2 KA1 KZ2 KA3 Senior Cadet 9 TaG 125 KA4 Junior Cadet 12 X30 KA2
Length 08 Min 08 Min 08 Min 08 Min 08 Min 08 Min 08 Min 08 Min 08 Min 12 laps 10 laps 12 laps 10 laps 10 laps 12 laps 12 laps 12 laps 12 laps 12 laps 10 laps 12 laps 10 laps 10 laps 12 laps 12 laps 12 laps 12 laps 12 laps 10 laps 12 laps 10 laps 10 laps 12 laps 12 laps
Patrizicorse was established in 2009 by Michael Patrizi. Michael’s vision is to build Patrizicorse into one of Australia’s top Motorsport racing organisations. Starting in Karting and developing into Car Racing. Patrizicorse specialises on nurturing young talent through the role of mentorship from its founder Michael Patrizi. Michael has had plenty of practice in this area and has received this reference from close friend, current Red Bull Formula 1 Driver and Race winner Daniel Ricciardo “I’m proud to say that Michael Patrizi is not only a great friend but was my mentor for many years. His professional
Start Finish Class Event Length 08:00 8:12 Heat 3 KA1 12 laps 08:16 8:28 Heat 3 KZ2 12 laps 08:32 8:45 Heat 4 KA3 Senior 16 laps 08:49 9:05 Heat 4 Cadet 9 13 laps 09:09 9:22 Heat 4 TaG 125 16 laps 09:26 9:42 Heat 4 KA4 Junior 13 laps 09:46 10:02 Heat 4 Cadet 12 13 laps 10:06 10:19 Heat 4 X30 16 laps 10:23 10:39 Heat 4 KA2 16 laps 10:43 10:59 Heat 4 KA1 16 laps 11:03 11:19 Heat 4 KZ2 16 laps Interviews/Photos 11:45 12:05 Final KA3 Senior 20 laps 12:09 12:25 Final Cadet 9 16 laps 12:29 12:49 Final TaG 125 20 laps 12:53 13:09 Final KA4 Junior 16 laps 13:13 13:29 Final Cadet 12 16 laps 13:33 13:53 Final X30 20 laps 13:57 14:17 Final KA2 20 laps 14:21 14:41 Final KA1 20 laps 14:45 15:10 Final KZ2 25 laps 15:20 Presentations
approach and knowledge of motorsport played a huge role in my development and making it to F1,” says Ricciardo. Patrizicorse strives to provide a service to their customers that is not currently provided on the Australian Karting industry. With the wealth of knowledge and expertise as a team owner and professional driver, Michael Patrizi can provide his drivers with the right guidance to help them forge a career in motorsport.
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Cory
AWC Motorsport Academy
IAME X30
40
Prokarting, Formula K, ORG
IAME X30 IAME X30
CompKart IAME X30 Deadly
IAME X30
Patrizicorse, Vrooam Lubricants James Sera Karting Centre,
J&A Tuning, Carlin & Gazard, Macs Hotel
Shamick Racing, Edge, Jackal Fencing
Marcon Farms
AWC Motorsport Academy
Rodney Creed Chartered Accountant SRT Logistics
DPE Kart Technology, KAOS United Hire, TWM Beninca Racing Z Corse
DPE Kart Technology, Collins Adelaide, J&A Tuning
70
Luke
GRASSO
QLD
Arrow
IAME X30
74
Jace
MATTHEWS
QLD
Ricciardo
IAME X30
CXR Racing Engines
UK
FA Kart
IAME X30
EurOz
Ricciardo
IAME X30
Patrizicorse, Vrooam Lubricnats
Zanardi
IAME X30
71 75 77 85 86 87 88 91 92 96 97 98
Dylan Brieann Joshua Joshua Marc
Leon
Cooper Skaife Dylan David Ben
Jacob
HOLLIS
MOYSE WHITE CAR
TULLOCH MRAMOR HAY
WARD
O’BRIEN
VIC QLD NSW QLD
NSW SA
QLD QLD
Kosmic
IAME X30
IAME X30
Comp kart IAME X30 FA Kart Kosmic Arrow
IAME X30 IAME X30 IAME X30
INOX HDR Arrow Karts
Stones, Comp Kart Stones Kartsport
Zanardi Corse Australia, D4S, N&G SNAP ON
SERA
VIC
Deadly
IAME X30
DPE Kart Technology, J&A Tuning
DOWSON
SA
Tony Kart
IAME X30
MFK Racing
HARDERS
WA
Birel ART
IAME X30
Patrizicorse, Vrooam Lubricants
FAST FIVE WITH LUKE FLYNN When and why did you start racing karts? Dad and I both started racing in 2002, we started as it was a great family sport and we loved the thrill of it.
What has been the highlight of your racing so far? The highlight is racing at the national level of karting, it is a passion and a love for the sport that keeps driving me to compete and enjoy it. Who are the drivers you admire and look up to the most? I admire those with talent and passion for the sport and the ones you can race against, as hard as possible and still not touch. What is the best piece of karting advice anyone has ever given you? I have two pieces I have been given and I will always stick by: 1. There is no substitute for doing laps! 2. The day you stop learning is the day you should give up. What are your goals for 2017? Enjoy racing, move forward and keep learning.
KA2 Engine: 125cc Vortex DVS-J No. Name
State
Tyres: Dunlop DFM Chassis Engine
Weight: 142/147kg Sponsor
3
Broc
FEENEY
QLD
Kosmic
Vortex DVS-J
Vortex, Penrite
6
Thomas
SMITH
VIC
Kosmic
Vortex DVS-J
SCT Logistics, PFG
7
Zak
LOBKO
NSW
Evo kart
Vortex DVS-J
Elite marketing concepts
8
Theodore LIVANES
NSW
Kosmic
Vortex DVS-J
Jpact
12
Joshua
SMITH
VIC
Kosmic
Vortex DVS-J
Shamick Racing, J&A Tuning
14
Taylor
HAZARD
NSW
Redspeed Vortex DVS-J
HD Projects
15
Lachlan
HUGHES
QLD
Ricciardo
Vortex DVS-J
Patrizicorse, Vrooam Lubricants
16
Taine
VENABLES
VIC
Kosmic
Vortex DVS-J
Pace Images, Master Karting,
CC Racing, Red Earth Designs,
Ambassador for Deaf Children Australia
17
Kade
VINK
QLD
OTK
Vortex DVS-J
Coomera Stoneworx Racing
22
Thomas
TURNER
QLD
JC Kart
Vortex DVS-J
SolaHart Townsville,
25
Jordyn
SINNI
VIC
Kosmic
Vortex DVS-J
Shamick Racing, J&A Tuning,
Excel Building
33
Bailey
SWEENY
NSW
Kosmic
Vortex DVS-J
Sweeny Transport
36
Cody
BURCHER
NSW
Kosmic
Vortex DVS-J
Burcher Race Engines
38
Valentino ASTUTI
VIC
Tony Kart
Vortex DVS-J
Astuti Motorsport
42
William
EXTON
NZ
Kosmic
Vortex DVS-J
Tepa Wines
43
Jac
PRESTON
QLD
Kosmic
Vortex DVS-J
Blastology, Prestons, TWM
45
Lachlan
DALTON
TAS
Kosmic
Vortex DVS-J
AWC Motorsport Academy
Ian Harrington Group, SRT Logistics
61
Aron
SHIELDS
NSW
Kosmic
Vortex DVS-J
Top Gun Racing Academy
62
Tate
FROST
TAS
FA Kart
Vortex DVS-J
Forst Civil, MKC
69
Benito
MONTALBANO
NSW
Kosmic
Vortex DVS-J
G&M Tiling services, TWM
75
Jackson
SOUSLIN-HARLOWNSW
Otk
Vortex DVS-J
Arbor Bizz, Lush Model
76
Christian
PANCIONE
VIC
FA Kart
Vortex DVS-J
VCM Performance, HP Tuners
77
DAMON
PAPASERGIO
WA
Tony Kart
Vortex DVS-J
SupaCool, iZone.com.au
82
Travis
WORTON
NSW
Kosmic
Vortex DVS-J
Jamroc racing, Chillout
94
Reece
COHEN
NSW
Tony Kart
Vortex DVS-J
Hunter Race Engines
95
Nathan
WILLIAMS
VIC
Vortex DVS-J
J&A Tuning, Shamick Racing
97
Harrison
HOEY
QLD
CompKart Vortex DVS-J
ZCorse
98
Taylah
AGIUS
QLD
JC Kart
Vortex DVS-J
Lift Industries
TBA
Zac
ZAMPROGNO
NSW
CRG
Vortex DVS-J
Rega, CRG, Sweet Tune
KA1 Engine: 125cc Vortex DVS No. Name
State
Tyres: MG FZ Prime Chassis Engine
Weight: 152kg Sponsor
1
Scott
SORENSEN
QLD
Arrow
Vortex DVS
INOX HDR Arrow Karts
12
Thomas
STEELE
QLD
Ricciardo
Vortex DVS
Patrizicorse, Vrooam Lubricants
14
Barbara
ANAGNOSTIADIS VIC
Birel
Vortex DVS
B & A Concrete Pumping
16
Benjamin FINCH
QLD
Praga
Vortex DVS
Rolfe Race Engines
18
Kyle
HENRY-SMITH
NSW
PCR
Vortex DVS
Scuderia PCR Australia
41
Zari
PATRICK
QLD
Vortex
45
Mathew
STENNER
QLD
Kosmic
Vortex DVS
Vortex, Penrite, PFG
65
Robert
WILLIAMS
NSW
CRG
Vortex DVS
Kart & Track
74
Jace
MATTHEWS
QLD
Ricciardo
Vortex DVS
CXR Racing Engines
84
Daniel
EDMONDS
VIC
Kosmic
Vortex DVS
J&A Kart Tuning
88
Jayden
JIN
Singapore Tony Kart
Vortex DVS
Aim Sportsystems
90
Luke
FLYNN
QLD
Vortex DVS
INOX HDR Arrow Karts
Arrow
KZ2 Engine: 125cc six-speed G’box No. Name
6
Sam
7
HOUSTON
State
Tyres: MG FZ Prime Chassis Engine
Weight: 177kg
Sponsor
QLD
CRG
Modena
Sam Houston Drafting
Benjamin REDJEPI
SA
Zanardi
IAME
Zanardi Corse Australia
10
Christopher SUTHERLAND
NSW
Energy
TM
Complete Wealth
11
Pierce
LEHANE
NSW
CRG
Modena
CRG Australia, St George Karts
12
Daniel
PRICE
SA
CRG
CNQ Electrical Wholesalers
14
Macauley JONES
NSW
Arrow
TM
Arrow Karts, TWM
17
Troy
LOESKOW
QLD
Ricciardo
TM
Patrizicorse, Vrooam Lubricants
18
Rory
EVANS
QLD
Arrow
Modena
SABPilots, Gladstone Karts
21
Nathan
TAYLOR
NSW
Ricciardo
TM
The Kartworks
22
Tomas
GASPERAK
QLD
Gold Kart
TM
Gold Kart, Hashtag Racing
27
Blaine
DENSLEY
VIC
TM
2wo7even, CC Racing, VFS
29
Kyle
ENSBEY
QLD
CRG
Modena
CRG Australia
35
Jason
PRINGLE
VIC
CRG
Modena
CRG Australia, Pro Karting
36
Cameron LONGMORE
NSW
Energy
TM
Rivturf, TWM
39
Antonio
ASTUTI
VIC
JB KART
TM
Astuti Motorsport
42
Jay
COUL
VIC
CRG
Maxter
Shamick Racing, Snap On
44
Jonathon MANGOS
SA
Energy
TM
Profile Wardrobes, TWM
47
Matthew
SMITH
VIC
MadCroc
TM
Valspar, MadCroc Karting
58
Jeffery
COX
QLD
JC Kart
TM
Coxys Contracting, JC Karts
60
Mathew
ERDMANN
NSW
CRG
Modena
CRG, Parsons Engineering
71
Joshua
FIFE
NSW
Energy
TM
TWM
88
Jack
WESTCOMBE CASEY NSW
GP
TM
GP Karts Australia
90
Henry
JOHNSTONE
VIC
Mad Croc
TM
Anarchy Kartsport
94
Thomas
HUGHES
VIC
Energy
TM
A1 Engines
95
Aaron
CAMERON
VIC
JC Kart
IAME
JC Karts, JT Motorsport
97
Chris
HAYS
QLD
BirelArt
TM
Patrizicorse, Vrooam Lubricants
99
Mitchell
MACKAY
VIC
CRG
TM
Shamick Racing