#91 Up Close

Chassis: Arrow X5 4SS                  Engine: Torini Supermax                   HP: 14 hp                     Class: Senior Light

This single engine sprint kart is powered by the Torini Supermax 4 stroke race engine. The tyre of choice for this series is the Vega Green which provides economical wear with medium levels of grip. With only one third the horsepower of a 2 stroke engine this style of racing is close and exciting. To win in this class you need to be smooth and consistent. The equipment is so evenly matched therefore it all comes down to the skill of the driver.

   

Chassis: MS kart                    Engine: Twin Honda GX200                    HP: 6.5 hp (each engine)                    Class: Maxx Class

This is the real deal, a full 32mm twin rail chassis with two 6.5 hp engines either side means this machine is capable of awesome speed with precise handling. This kart competes in the SEK Qld (Sportsman Endurance Karting) series with endurance races between 6 and 12 hours in length. Strategy is the name of the game with driver changes, fuel stops and tyre changes all comes into play. These drivers need to be super consistent and incredibly smooth in their driving style to extract the best lap times lap after lap.