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29th October 2010

HRYNIUK TO BEGIN THE JET SETTING BY AUSSIE KARTERS

Jason Hryniuk

Jason Hryniuk on his way to victory in the East Coast Title during 2010. Pic: photowagon.com.au

Sydney’s Jason Hryniuk will begin the jet setting by Australian kart racers throughout November when he flies out to Japan early next week where he will compete in the All Japan Yamaha Championship.

Hryniuk received funding to the event, which will be held at the Yamaha resort in Tsumagoi, by virtue of winning the East Coast Yamaha title, a series run in conjunction with the CIK Stars of Karting Series this year.

At the event Hryniuk will be representing Australia against the best young drivers from across Japan, America, New Zealand and the Asian region.

“Since winning the title in August I’ve really been focused on this trip and preparing for it. Over the past few months I’ve been training pretty hard and I’m aiming for a top result,” said Hryniuk.

“I’ve raced a couple of times previously in Japan, it is a great place and always provides some exciting racing with drivers looking to make a name for themselves. I’m really looking forward to next weekend.

“A big thanks must go to Yamaha Australia for their continued support of Australian karters and also the organisers of the CIK Stars of Karting Series for once again providing a strong platform for an elite series in Australia. Without the support of these guys, none of this would be possible.”

Yamaha Motor Company Australia’s Adam Wolfenden believes that Hryniuk has got what it takes to out Australia in the winner’s circle at the event.

“For many years Jason has been a great ambassador for our sport in Australia and I believe he will do Australian karters proud next weekend,” said Wolfenden.

“The battle for the East Coast Title went down to the wire with Jason taking a narrow win over Brendan Nelson and Daniel Baker, it was great to see and I look forward to another great battle for the title alongside the CIK Stars of Karting Series in 2011.

“Over the years we’ve seen drivers like Troy Hunt, Paul Laskazeski, Ryan Sanderson and Jason Burns fly the Aussie flag high in Japan at the event and this year’s event will be no different.

“I know Jason’s really keen to take out the win and he’s been training hard to lose weight. His biggest competition will probably come from Kiwi driver Matt Hamilton who finished second to Australian Matthew Wall in 2006.

“It’s been a while between drinks for the Aussie contingent – Wall was our latest winner in 2006. Hopefully Jason can change that!”

In the weeks following Hryniuk’s jaunt to Japan there will be more Australians competing overseas than ever before with ten representatives heading to the World Rotax Grand Final in Italy along with the SuperNationals event in Las Vegas on November 19-21. There will also be two Australian drivers competing in the WSK Nations Cup event at La Conca in Italy on the final weekend in November.

All in all November is gearing up to be a busy time of many of Australia’s top level karters.