NOTEBOOK FROM THE QUEENSLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

Arrow on top but Energy making it’s mark
The Australian-made Arrow Kart finished up on top in the chassis battle with six championships this weekend in Queensland but the newly formed Energy Corse Australia team are making their mark with a pair of victories in Leopard Heavy and Rotax Light. Tony Kart also secured a pair of wins ad did the Monaco brand. One win a piece whent to FA Kart, CRG and Exprit.

Sunshine state domination
Drivers from the home state were simply dominant at this weekend’s KTEQ Rentals Queensland Karting Championships with ten victories remaining in the Sunshine State. New South Wales drivers took home three titles across the border while both the Cadets and Rookies blue plates headed to Victoria.

Great preparation by the Gladstone Club
The Gladstone Kart Club needs to be congratulated on their dedication and hard work in the lead up to this weekend’s KTEQ Rentals Queensland Karting Championships. The tireless work by the committee and a dedicated band of members ensured that the event ran very efficiently all weekend.

Karts versus snake
Drivers in the Junior Rotax final got more than what they bargained for when a King Brown snake decided to make it’s way onto the circuit over the closing stages of the race.

Race leader, and eventual winner, Brock Plumb didn’t know which way to go when he came across the first time – so he jumped the kerb and went over it. Jordan Boys, who was running several placed behind, landed the knockout blow several seconds later.

Preparing for Darwin
For may of the competitors, mechanics and supporters the National Championships is Darwin are still a long way away in their mind. However, those in attendance at Gladstone this weekend have got a headstart in terms of preparation off the track. With mosquitoes and sand flies in frequent attendance, the insect repellant and anti-histamines were a high priority at this weekend’s event. Word is that the Bushman ‘Heavy Duty’ is the winning formula.