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| December 01, 2009 |
| Auzzie News: Australian CIK Karting Championship Renamed |
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It has been announced today that the Australian CIK Karting Championship, the elite level of competition in the sport, will be renamed the CIK Stars of Karting Series in 2010.
The new, consumer friendly name, was conceived in an effort to further promote the sport of karting to the wider motorsport and general public.
The CIK Stars of Karting Series will also incorporate a more consumer friendly name for the three categories being contested in the championship in the form of Pro Light(KF1), Pro Gearbox(KZ2) and Pro Junior(KF3).
"Within the karting population the CIK Championship is widely regarded as the top level of competition, especially in Europe, but by changing of the name to the CIK Stars of Karting provides a very clear picture of what the series is all about to the rest of the public," said International Karting Committee Chairman Craig Denton.
"The same theory flows over into the name of the categories. The Pro Light, Pro Gearbox and Pro Junior names provide a distinct understanding of what the elite categories of karting are all about while still keeping in line with the technical regulations of the CIK.
"It's all about being able to get people to further understand the sport of karting. The more people that gain an appreciation for our sport the more people become involved."
Queenslander John Grother, who won the final two rounds of this year’s series, is one driver who is looking forward to 2010.
“It was great to get back into CIK racing this year, it is a different style of racing with more powerful engines and stickier tyres and I can’t wait for next year’s series to role around,” said Grother.
 | The Australian CIK Karting Championship will be renamed the CIK Stars of Karting Series in 2010
(Photo: photowagon.com.au) |
“With my work commitments I wasn’t able to race the entire series this year but now that the 2010 schedule is out nice and early I can plan my racing.
“My aim is to CIK overseas at some stage in the future and I strongly believe that this series is the perfect springboard to assist me in achieving this goal.”
While he may have won nine National Championships in various categories, Matthew Wall is yet to secure a crown in the elite CIK ranks. The 31 year-old Victorian has signified his intentions to chase the Pro Gearbox Championship in the 2010 CIK Stars of Karting Series.
"I've been around karting for a long time now and have achieved a lot of great results but there is one thing that is missing at the top of my wish list - a CIK Championship," said Wall.
"Now, with the inclusion of the KZ2 spec Pro Gearbox category into the series it has re-ignited my passion to chase a CIK Championship and the sport of karting as a whole. I’m can’t wait to get out there.”
Competitors in the Pro Light category will use the 125cc IAME KF specification engine, as used in the 2009 championship that was won by Newcastle driver Hayden McBride. The Pro Gearbox drivers will take to the track powered by a six-speed 125cc gearbox machine while the Pro Junior drivers will use a 125cc Vortex KF3 specification engine.
About the CIK Stars of Karting Series:
The CIK (Commission Internationale de Karting) is the specialised Karting commission of the FIA, the governing body of world motor sport.
The CIK Stars of Karting Series is the elite level of karting competition in the country.
Competitors in the series utilise equipment similar to that used in the European and World Championships. Karting is one of only four motor sport disciplines that enjoy an FIA World Championship.
The 2010 series will be run over four rounds with the opening round in Newcastle (March 5-7) followed by Ipswich (May 7-9), Sydney's Eastern Creek (June 18-20) ahead of the finale at Melbourne's Todd Road circuit on August 6-8.
Running in conjunction with the seires will be the Clubman and Junior National categories where competitors will be vying for the honour of becoming the East Coast Title holder.
There will also be another 'local' class contested at each of the rounds. Former Champions of the CIK Stars of Karting Series include V8 Supercar Champion Jamie Whincup, Mark Winterbottom, Ryan Briscoe, Michael Caruso, Tim Slade, Troy Hunt, Andrew Thompson, Phillip Scifleet and Christian Jones. |
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