Come Race November Club Day Under Lights

Posted on November 24, 2011 by webmaster

The Oakleigh Go Kart Racing Club will be holding our last club day races of 2011 this Saturday. Racing will start around 2pm, and will continue until finished whilst racing under lights. If you’ve never experienced racing under lights, come along and give it a try. It’s certainly a thrill.

Weather permitting, the club will be offering three races per class, and the races will be held over 10, 10 and 12 laps respectively.

A BBQ dinner will be available from the friendly canteen volunteers around 6pm, and the bar will be open once racing is completed.

Come and enjoy the last race of the year this Saturday. See you there.

Results 2011 Tasmanian State Championships

Posted on November 20, 2011 by webmaster

Results of the 2011 Tasmanian State Championships held at Launceston Kart Club, TAS.

Clubman Heavy – Zane Wyatt, Troy Stone, Steve Wrigley
Junior National Light – Damon Strongman, Morgan Jakobovski, Nicky Richards
Senior National Light – Nicholas Ellen, Jay Baily, Ash Quiddington
Midgets – Cooper Murray, Jordan Caruso, Harrison Hoey
Junior Clubman – Anton De Pasquale, Lachlan McHugh, Jake Klein
Senior National Heavy – Zane Wyatt, Jamie Bricknell, Mitch Evans
Rookies – Reece Sidebottom, Alex Peroni, Jacob Prestipino
Over 40 – Peter O’Neill, Fred Cocca, Dale Madden
Tag Light – Ben Walter, Waylon Sims, Jake Rice
Junior National Heavy – Anton De Pasquale, Jake Klein, Gus Robbins
Clubman Light – Nathan Zuj, Brody Appleby, Mason Thomas

2011 OGKRC Presentation Day

Posted on November 17, 2011 by webmaster

The Oakleigh Go Kart Racing Club will be holding it’s annual presentation event at the Mulgrave Country Club located at the corner of Wellington & Jells Roads, Wheelers Hill, on Sunday December 11, 2011.

Trophies for the Class Driver of the Year will be presented, along with numerous other awards.

A buffet carvery will be served along with drinks. The event will run from 12pm – 4pm.

Tickets for this not to be missed event are available by contacting Adam Bourke. His email address is president@ogkrc.com.au. Pricing of tickets are $30 for adults, and children 12 and under $15 each.

Working Bee Wednesday November 23 2011 Helpers Needed

Posted on November 17, 2011 by webmaster

The club is holding a working bee Wednesday, November 23, starting at 5.30pm. The track will be closed for normal use during the working bee.

Please come along, lend a hand, and help out your club.

Come And Try Day On Today

Posted on November 12, 2011 by webmaster

The club will be holding another “Come & Try Day” today, Saturday November 12, 2011, between 12pm and 5pm.

This is a great opportunity for anyone considering getting into karting to drive a few laps in a race prepared kart, in a controlled environment. We will have race suits and helmets for you to use.

The best part is… it’s FREE.

Tell your mates. See you there.

Results 2011 Golden Power Series Round 5

Posted on November 11, 2011 by webmaster

Results of the 2011 Golden Power Series Round 5 held at Eastern Lions Kart Club, VIC.

Full results have been posted on the AKA Results Site.

Rookies – Thomas Bennett, Reece Sidebottom, Dylan Hollis
Clubman Light – Jordan Sanderson, Toby Pope, James Hughes
Clubman Over 40 – Kevin Taylor, Ronald Gaw, Phil Straughen
Junior National Heavy – Damon Strongman, Braydon North, Ryan Blakis
Midgets – Cooper Murray, Joshua Smith, Jordyn Sinni
Leopard Light – Richard Muscat, Daniel Paronetto, Kevin Taylor
Junior National Light – Damon Strongman, Chelsea Angelo, Jordan Boys
Clubman Heavy – Travis Kodric, Richard Muscat, Dylan Collett
Junior Max – Blaine Densley, Matthew Smith, Jordan Boys
Rotax Over 40 – Steve Lowerson, Lucas Burt, Frank Falla
Leopard Heavy – Phillip Smith, Richard Camilleri, Geoff Wyhoon
Tag Restricted Light – James Cornfoot, Jake Meyland, Neville Watt
Clubman Super Heavy – Phil Straughen, Keith Hamann, Peter Sloan
Rotax Pro – James Reynolds, Michael Powell, James Dean
Tag Restricted Heavy – Barry Galgey, Ray Davis, Steven Ramsay

Pictures From Come And Try Day Last Saturday

Posted on November 7, 2011 by webmaster

The club held a “Come & Try Day” last Saturday, November 5 2011. Numerous people came along and had a great time driving the VKA supplied karts. Below are a few pictures taken on the day.

The event is on again this coming Saturday, so if you missed out last week, come along and enjoy some laps around a great track. Remember, it’s FREE.

November 2011 General Meeting This Tuesday

Posted on November 7, 2011 by webmaster

A reminder to all OGKRC members that the November General Meeting is being held this Tuesday at 7.30pm in the club rooms.

The general meeting is held every month and allows all OGKRC members (financial, social and life) to discuss topics relating to karting and the club.

Join us this Tuesday. See you there.

A Familiar Face

Posted on November 6, 2011 by webmaster

A club member sent in the following image of someone who has a remarkable resemblance of a previous OGKRC President. Does the person on the right look familiar?

2011 All Star Series Results

Posted on November 6, 2011 by webmaster

The 2011 All Star Series points have been tallied and the provisional results are available by clicking this link.

Series trophy’s will be awarded at the VKA Presentation night which is being held on Saturday December 10 at 7:00pm at the Taylors Lakes Hotel. Tickets for the presentation night are available from the VKA. Click this link for further information.

Prizes were drawn & given out at last round. The following names were winners of the cash prize draw. Congratulations to:

Jordyn Sinni
Luke Guillou
Braydon North
Anton De Pasquale
Blaine Densley
Jordan Nicolaou
Michael Carless
Brett Ozimek

Congratulations to the series winners and those who won prizes.

Thank you to all the competitors, sponsors, kart clubs, officials and volunteers who made this series possible.