Marr & Wilson Make Their Mark Across The Tasman
KARTSPORT NEW ZEALAND
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2011 CIK Stars of Karting
Series
Rnd 1
Ipswich
Queensland
Sat-Sun
Feb 26-27
2011
EVENT REPORT
01-03-11
Marr & Wilson Make Their Mark Across The Tasman
Reigning CIK Trophy of New Zealand - presented by Paymark title holders Aaron Marr (KF3) and Karl Wilson (KZ2) made their mark at the opening round of Australia's CIK Stars of Karting Series at Ipswich in Queensland over the weekend Marr, 15, from Wanganui qualified fifth and finished sixth in the Pro Junior (KF3) class while Wilson, 26, qualified and finished the Pro Gearbox (KZ2) Final in 11th position.
The event, which attracted over 70 of Australia's top KartSport drivers, was dominated by the defending class champions, Matthew Wall winning Pro Gearbox from Tyler Greenbury, Kel Treseder and Jason Pringle, Cian Fothergill winning Pro Light from Adam Hughes, Grant Smith and Matthew Waters, and Pierce Lehane winning Pro Junior from Joseph Mawson, Jake Klarich and Brock Plumb.
Both Kiwis plan to contest all rounds of the CIK Stars of Karting Series with the next in Adelaide over the April 02-03 weekend.
Ends
2011
CIK STARS OF KARTING SERIES
Rnd 1 – 26/27 February -
Ipswich, Queensland
Rnd 2 - April 02/03 - South
Australia
Rnd 3 - June 18/19 – Melbourne, Victoria
Rnd 4 - July 30/31 – Eastern Creek, New South Wales
Rnd 5 - September 17/18 – Newcastle, New South
Wales