Start your engines for 2008

Craig Wynn

WOLLONGONG Kart racing club will kick off its 2008 season on Sunday, February 17 at Wollongong City Raceway, Kembla Grange.

Wollongong Kart racing club currently has 150 members and is one of the strongest kart racing clubs in NSW.

Go karting is an important feeding ground into all other forms of motor sport – most of the current V8 supercar drivers started their racing careers in karting.

The season consists of eight race meetings that attract karters from all over the state.

Five rounds will count towards the club championship, with the overall winner declared senior or junior champion.

Defending champions Anthony Gamauf (junior) and Matthew Erdmann (senior) will be back to defend their titles in 2008.

Normal races include three ten-lap heats and a 15-lap final for each class.

Classes are determined by type of engine and the combined weight of the driver and kart.

Junior classes are determined on age, with kids being able to start karting at seven.

Many of Wollongong Kart Club’s members will contest state and national events such as the Premier State Cup, NSW championships, RESA nationals and Rotax nationals.

Spectators are more than welcome to come along and watch the racing – entry is free.

Racing starts at around 9.30am and will go for most of the day.

The pit area is open so people can wander around and talk to the various competitors about karting.

Contact the club on promotions@wkrc.com.au or visit www.wkrc.com.au on the Internet for more information.