Dear Karter,
Thank you to all those drivers who have entered the 2008 AKA National Sprint Kart Championships being held at the Launceston Kart Club. Thank you also to our major sponsor, Yamaha Motor Australia.
This year’s nationals have received a really pleasing 292 entries. We have 10 classes running. They are: Junior National Light and Heavy, Junior Clubman, Clubman Light, Heavy and Super Heavy, Senior National Light and Heavy, Leopard Light and Heavy.
The final entry list is featured on the LKC website.
The order of racing and practice will be as follows:
JNL, CH, CSH, JC, SNH, CL, JNH, SNL, LH, LL.
We would like to advise you the following. Please read and observe.
1/ There will be no camping permitted on site throughout the week
2/ Security guards will be on site on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from 8pm to 6am. The entire facility will be closed during this period.
3/ There will be no charge for practice.
4/ The track opening hours are as follows:
Monday 17th Gates open from 7am to 7pm.
Pit allocation from 7am to 5pm
Practice from 9am to 5pm sharp.
Tuesday 18th Gates open from 6am to 7pm.
Pit allocation from 7.30am to 5pm
Practice from 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 19th Gates open from 6am to 7pm.
Practice
from 9am to 5pm.
Entry confirmation from 9am to 5pm
Pit allocation from 7.30am to 5pm
Scrutineering from 12 noon to 5pm.
Thursday 20th Gates open 6am to 7pm
Entry Confirmation from 8am to 5pm
Scrutineering from 8am to 5pm
Engine ‘Run In’ only from 8am to 9am.
Practice in order of program from 9am to 5pm
Friday 21st Gates open 6.30am to 8pm
Entry Confirmation from 7am to 7.30am
Scrutineering from 7am to 7.45am
Carby session 8am to 9.15am
Drivers briefing and official opening at 9.30am
Timed qualifying immediately following opening.
Racing commences at end of time qualifying.
Saturday 22nd Gates open from 6am to 8pm
Carby session for all classes from 8am
Drivers briefing immediately following Carby session
Racing immediately following Drivers briefing.
Sunday 23rd Gates open from 6am to 8pm
Carby session for all classes from 8am
Drivers briefing immediately following Carby session
Racing immediately following Drivers briefing.
These times will be strictly adhered to.
5/ Canteen opening hours
Monday 10am to 4pm
Tuesday 10am to 4pm
Wednesday to Sunday
* Egg and Bacon breakfast available from 6am to 8am
(incs egg/bacon rolls, fruit juices, flavoured milk,
tea, coffee, and
* Canteen open from 8am.
6/ Presentations and Dinner.
Will be held in the big marquee from 6pm on Sunday night.
Tickets for dinner must be purchased from the canteen before close on Saturday night
Dinner costs just $20.00. ($10.00 for under 12s)
6/ Pit Areas
· A 3m x 3m pit area has been allocated for each entry.
· All drivers MUST report to the Pit Marshall before pitting.
· Trevor Parker is the Pit Marshall and can be found riding in the golf buggy
· Strictly NO vehicles are permitted to park in the pit area. No exceptions!
· Please advise us immediately if you have any pitting requirements
7/ CONFIRMATION
OF ENTRIES.
· All drivers must confirm entry.
· All drivers receive a complimentary program
· Passes or arm bands are required for access to the track and grid.
· Arm bands for pit crew grid access can be purchased for $1.00 per day.
8/
· Tyre Pooling is being used for all classes
· Tyres will be available for collection Thursday afternoon.
9/ NUMBER CHANGES
Please note that some driver’s kart numbers have been changed due to duplication of numbers. Please check the website for your race number.
10/ FUEL
Please note the addendum regarding fuel.
The only fuel permitted for the Australian Championships will be 98 Octane BP Ultimate. This fuel must
be purchased from BP Invermay,
Dumping of fuel is permitted at the track.
11/ CLOSING
Once again thanks to all those drivers from
all over
Phone at work 03 63 355740
Fax 03 63 401233
Mobile 0418 566 067
Email djcramp@bigpond.net.au
Regards
David Cramp
LKC Nationals Coordinator