KIP FOSTER ON IAME INTERNATIONAL FINAL PODIUM

Kip Foster (right) on the podium at the IAME International Final in France (Pic: KSP by The RaceBox)

Western Australian karting veteran Kip Foster has claimed another podium finish at the IAME International Final in France.

Competing in the X30 Master Class at the LeMans circuit, Foster qualified seventh before claiming a pair of victories and a fourth in his heat races to secure a front row start for the pre-final.

After an intense battle at the front of the field, Foster crossed the line in third place.

In the final, Foster made a stunning start to manoeuvre his way to the front of the pack in the early running. Following several lead changes, he would eventually cross the line third.

All three Australians in the Senior X30 Class, that included 144 entries, were forced to contest the B Final with Queenslander Adam Mercer ranked as the best Australian after the heats in 48^th. Justin Francis was 55^th and after qualifying fifth fastest in qualifying Matthew McLean was 65^th following a difficult run during the heat races. Unfortunately Mercer’s race came to an end on the opening lap while Francis finished 12^th and McLean 26^th.

In 133-driver Junior X30 field, Jay Hanson was 92nd after the heats before finishing 18th in the C final.

Victorian Justin Francis in action (Pic: KSP by The Racebox)