18th July 2011

Karting teams raise cash for mate - from the Queensland Times

AS V8 Supercar driver Jason Richards battles a rare form of cancer, 20 karting teams braved inclement Ipswich weather in the “Race for Jase” to raise more than $6500 for Richards and his family.

In a field featuring a number of V8 Supercar endurance and Fujitsu V8 Supercar drivers, it was young karting hot-shots Luke Baldry and Ben Stewart who claimed the victory in the three-hour race at Willowbank.

The Pacific Kartsport-backed pair overtook teammates Dale Verrall – who grew up in New Zealand racing karts against Richards – and Troy Bretherton late in Saturday night’s race to claim the win.

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