Kerry’s Karts - Picton Karting Track
06 April 2022 / Words: Chrissie Zaremba. Photos: Senia Gaunson & Chrissie Zaremba
Saturday April 2 Kerry’s Karts - Picton Karting Track
On a clear day, nine cars left McDonald’s Figtree for the scenic drive up Mount Keira Road to Picton.We were joined by more MX-5 members at the track many just as supporters. While the men prepared to battle it out on the track the ladies had coffee and cake.
We were really lucky to have a dry, almost sunny day with no wind. So no excuses for the Go Kart drivers! The ladies made a good cheerleading team. Photos a-plenty were taken of the Motley Crew! After pulling cords for the ”lawn mower” motors (390cc and 15HP) they started and were off. Two circuits were driven to warm up the tyres for the following races. After a few spins and near misses the group had a successful Round 1.
Round 1 race results:
1 Bryan Hicks 36.998 6 Phil Reid 42.750
2 Phillip Belcher 39.536 7Dante Boyd 44.106
3 Kerry Smith 39.766 8 Jono Boyd 45.798
4 James Mate 39.783 9 John Zaremba 46.831
5 Stuart Shanks 40.163
Round 2 was less eventful than round one after a quick pep talk from the young instructor.
Round 2 race results:
1 Phillip Belcher 39.231 6 Phil Reid 42.032
2 Bryan Hicks 39.562 7 John Zaremba 42.488
3 Kerry Smith 39.652 8 Dante Boyd 44.200
4 James Mate 39.757 9 Jono Boyd 44.645
5 Stuart Shanks 40.289
Round 3 started with a single car line up on the track and the guys were off and running.
Round 3 Race results as follows:
1 Phillip Belcher 39.040 6 Phil Reid 41.063
2 Kerry Smith 39.493 7 John Zaremba 42.982
3 James Mate 39.818 8 Dante Boyd 43.794
4 Bryan Hicks 39.985 9 Jono Boyd 44.158
5 Stuart Shanks 41.000
Bryan Hicks winning by .053 of a second for the fastest time of the day and John Zaremba with a personal most improved time of the day. They took their places on the podium to applause and more photo taking with the wonderful blue paper plate trophies!
Kerry had spared no expense for the winner's trophy!
We then adjourned to King George the IV Hotel for a lovely lunch and lots of chatter and laughter. A good day was had by all.
And the valuable trophy is presented!
