The Austrans Victorian Country Series is back again bigger than ever over 6 Rounds for 2017.
Round 1 – Ballarat Kart Club – February 5th
Round 2 – South West Kart Club – April 23rd
Round 3 – Wimmera Kart Club – May 21st
Round 4 – Portland Kart Club – July 16th
Round 5 – Hamilton Kart Club – September 10th
Round 6 – Warrnambool Kart Club – October 14/15th
Some of the key 2017 info for the series (from Victorian Country Series Facebook)
– Same approx distance (Heats of approx 8.5km, final of approx 13km)
– Same race format (Qual, 2 heats, final, progressive grids)
– Same classes as per 2016
Mandatory KA classes:
Cadet 9, Cadet 12
KA4 Junior Light, KA3 Junior,
KA3 Senior Light, KA3 Senior Medium
TAG Light, TAG Heavy
Discretionary classes:
KA4 Junior Heavy, KA3 Masters, TAG Restricted Light, TAG Restricted Medium, TAG Restricted Heavy, TAG Restricted Masters
– Discretionary classes must have a minimum 8 entries at the first round to be offered for the series.
– Classes may be combined (As per KA rules ch1 rule9) to allow for more track time for all competitors
Entry changes:
— Online payment via Securepay is now required for all pre-entries (As for all events in 2017)
— Entry fee $75 (Small increase to cover cost of Securepay)
— Late entry fee on Saturday $90
— Second family entry discount will still be applicable, and may be refunded if not possible via Securepay
Prizes:
Some of the fantastics prizes on offer at this years VCS (check VCS Facebook for latest)
– DPE Kart Technology and Mg Tyre Manufacturer are supporting the two fastest classes on track in 2017
– MG Yellow tyres added to the existing great series podium prizes
– 2 random TAG 125 winners will get a 50% DISCOUNT on their next Arrow Kart purchased through DPE
– ALFANO Pro 3 Evos to give away (Random draw)
– Dunlop Kartsport tyres for every podium place finisher in the series
– Remo Racing supplying IAME Vouchers for 1st ($150), 2nd ($100) and 3rd ($50) to KA 100 classes
– “Kerbrider” of the day prize drawn at each VCS round for great driving in Cadets, Juniors and Seniors. (As voted by the stewards)
With more prizes being added to the list from our valued sponsors.
*Karter must compete in at least 5 rounds to be eligible
*Class must maintain minimum entries throughout series to be eligible
Sponsors of the series for 2017 include:
Austrans Container Services
Kerbrider Total Karting Solutions
Remo Racing
DPE Kart Technology
MG Tires
KFC (Warrnambool, Horsham, Hamilton, Portland Stores)
Owen Truss Roof trusses, Wall Frames, Posi Struts
Rock Oil
Dunlop Kartsport
AllStar Graphics
Bridgestone Racing Kart Tires
Vortex Engines
PFG Paul Feeney Group Pty Ltd
WD&P Wimmera Design & Print
Race Culture Motorsport Design
Pace Images
Elijah’s Sportspower Portland
Southern Karts, Delacombe, Ballarat
For more information about the series checkout the Victorian Country Series on Facebook www.facebook.com/VictorianCountrySeries or visit the official website at www.victoriancountryseries.com
The series flyer can be downloaded from the link below.
2017 Austrans Victorian Country Series flyer (PDF)
