Sunday, 19 November 2017

Geelong Junior Challenge 2017

Straight away, I get another weekend of Karting! On Saturday morning, I went to Lotem's place to pick up his Kart and take him to Geelong. We happened to he wearing the same clothes (blue t-shirt and black shorts). Team uniform!
Once we got to the track, we watched a few practice sessions then went out ourselves. It is a very fast track, really fun and only 3 breaking points! We ended up running 10-72 gearing on both karts.
Sunday
Qualifying
I Qualified 4th but another driver protested to the stewards when I  bumped the kart after he broke early. Sent to the back of the grid (12th).
Heat 1
I started well and raced really well making great moves all the races and battling with the Ryans (Nick #7 and Alex #5). Riley (#44) spun on a corner and elevated me up a position but couldn't make it past Sophie (#34) to get to 4th. Finished 5th.
Heat 2
I started well and raced really well making great moves all the races and battling with the Ryans (Nick #7 and Alex #5). Riley didn't spin this time but I was able to get by Sophie. Finished 5th.
Heat 3
I crashed. See for yourself. In Lotem's race he got airborne. "Don't get airborne" - Lotem, Kart #8.
Credit to Pace Images for the photo.
Final
Starting 7th I looked good to get on the podium But dropped to 9th off the start and managed to get back to 6th.
Great weekend overall, next race in Kingston Cup. I hope I don't get involved in another crash!