The 2012 AKA Karting Manual is now available to download as a PDF file from our downloads page.
AKA Karting Manual 2012 Available For Download
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Working Bee Wednesday January 11 2012 Helpers Needed
The club is holding a working bee Wednesday, January 11, starting at 5pm. The track will be closed for normal use during the working bee.
Steve Carless has asked if helpers could please bring whipper snippers and chain saws.
Please come along, lend a hand, and help out your club.
Justin Francis Winton Test Day Pictures
Recently Justin Francis had a test day a Winton Raceway, driving a Formula Ford.
Justin testing the 2011 championship winning Formula Ford yesterday at Winton Raceway. He progressed very well over the day and got down to a 1:29.55, which is a very good time given it was his time in a manual racing car on a full size track. A spin while pushing for a better time and contact with the wall at the end of the day brought the day to an abrupt halt. Great day overall. – Brian Francis
Justin Francis Test Day At Winton
Justin Francis Test Day At Winton
V8 Driver Jason Richards Passes Away
Jason Richards 1976 - 2011
Popular 35 year old V8 Supercar driver Jason Richards passed away last night at his home in Melbourne.
The New Zealander was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer in late 2010, and last night succumbed to the disease.
Jason is survived by his wife Charlotte, and daughters Sienna and Olivia.
OGKRC 2011 Presentation Day Pictures
Vern Kranz took the following pictures at last weekends OGKRC presentation day held at the Mulgrave Country Club.
Last General Meeting Of 2011 This Tuesday
The last general meeting of the Oakleigh Go Kart Racing Club for 2011 will be held tomorrow, Tuesday December 13.
Please come along to the club rooms at 7.30pm. See you there.
Track Closed Tuesday December 13 2011
The track will be closed this Tuesday, December 13 2011. Some Formula SAE-A cars will be using the track for testing.
The teams involved wish to thank the OGKRC members for the use of the track and facilities.
Sportsman Class Tyre Selected For 2012
At last Thursday’s delegates meeting, discussions were held regarding the slick tyre to be used in the Sportsman class for the 2012 racing year.
After a vote took place, the MG Red slick tyre which is currently in use was the winner.
OGKRC Welcomes New Committee Member
OGKRC wishes to let the club members know that Andrew Yuill has now been selected as a committee member.
Thank you Andrew for wanting to do your bit for the club.
OGKRC Member Gets Married
OGKRC Life Member Paul Griffiths wrote in to advise that his son Michael has just married his bride Emma. Congratulations Michael.
Here is proof that Juniors can race together and still come out of it mates in years to come.
Yesterday was Michael’s wedding and I took this pic of him, best man Justin Schneider and groomsman Tim Vohmann at Mike’s house as they were about to leave for the ceremony. All three raced each other as juniors in 2001 and raced often against each other as seniors. Sometimes one took the other out, but after racing always a laugh and “get you next time”. Justin of course went on to win a number of state titles and was National Champion in Leopard Heavy in 2008, Mike winning SA state title last year in the same class and Tim was an accomplished and hard charging racer and later mechanic.
I was pleased and proud that the three remained good mates and yesterday was a high point. The wedding was also attended by a number of current and former Oakleigh members and a good time was had by all.
Paul Griffiths
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