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Melbourne Kart Centre fires Arrows in 2012

MKC is pleased to announce that the Arrow range of karts will now be sold from our Clayton South showroom. From Jan 1 2012 the range of Arrow karts has a new home at Melbourne Kart Centre and the crew at MKC couldn’t be happier. MKC Manager and Race director Roger Polak explains:

”This has been a big move for us. Unlike many kart shops, we haven’t made a brand swap since we began in 2003. So after in depth talks with Drew Price and Steve Johnson at DPE the marriage was made and we couldn’t be happier!”

“Both Arrow Karts and MKC have the view that kart shops need to jump to a new level of service and a new level of support for the customer. And that is exactly what will happen in 2012. It is our desire to work very closely with the Arrow factory to get the best out of the karts for everyone. That means passing on our testing results and the on track work of Arrow straight to the karter.”

MKC has a long history of karting competition and results. The shop has supported and produced many Australian and state champions. Roger continues;

“We have had an Australian Champion from MKC in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and in 2011 with Jake Spencer and the JAM Team run by our chief mechanic Josh Brooker. It’s been excellent, but we can also build on those results. We see the teaming of MKC with Arrow as a time to  move on forward and do better.”

So, what of the obvious question of the MKC involvement with Kosmic and for that matter Monaco karts and Remo Racing.

“The thing is, I have been a long time friend on a personal level with Remo Luciani and the Remo Racing brand”, states Roger. “And I am very happy about Remo’s support of the MKC  shift to Arrow karts. He knows we still support him and Drew Price has made it clear that he sees a future that brings all of the best karting products under one roof. That is what this will be all about.”

But beyond all of this, MKC mainly wants to bring service and value to the karter.

“Things are somewhat tight for most people in the community at the moment and we get that. It affects us too. But at the end of the day we just all want to go racing and share the passion and fun of the sport. At MKC with Arrow karts, Kosmic karts, MKC engines and our small group of dedicated staff, we should be able to have some top fun this year and win a few things too. Sounds ok to me!”

Arrow Racing Karts are offering five lucky drivers the opportunity to be mentored by World Number 2 Rotax driver David Sera at the 2012 Junior Top Guns event at Oakleigh on January 20 & 21.

"All you have to do to be in the running, is purchase either an X1 Midget/Rookie or X1 Junior Kart from your local dealer between the 9th of January and the 13th of January and fax in your redemption form" Arrow advised KartSportNews.

"The first five redemption forms received will be the lucky winners!"

The prize includes two days support at the annual Junior Top Guns under the watchful eye of factory Arrow Karts driver David Sera.

Drivers need to be competing at the Junior Top Guns 2012 to be eligible for prize. They need to fill in and fax the redemption form to 1800 670 735.

Download the Redemption Form HERE

Melburne Kart Centre would like to announce a new partnership with Drew Price Engineering to offer the complete range of Arrow Karts.

Drew Price Engineering’s Sales & Marketing Manager, Steve Johnson:
"We’ve taken a long time to announce a new Arrow dealer for the South East area of Melbourne, but after careful consideration, Melbourne Kart Centre were the best fit and we look to strengthen the brand in an area that is effectively our birthplace. Melbourne Kart Centre have proven over many years that they are one of the top kart stores in Australia. This is a very exciting time for Arrow & MKC”.

Please feel free to contact us to discuss your needs.

September Club day Report
By Will E Pass

Spring may have sprung, but it was a cold and windy club day for this month nonetheless. Plenty of eager drivers turned out for a run and for many there was plenty of fun to be had with the final finishing under lights.

Junior National Light was one of the most exciting classes for the weekend with MKC’s Matt McLean performing superbly and notching up a 100% record – three wins from three starts. In the first race there was some solid battling with Christian Morina before Matt claimed victory and in the following races he showed a clean pair of heels. McLean’s Monaco kart was quick, pushing to the front in every race and the times reflected this with Matt punching out a 45.6 second lap time. McLean has been working hard all year and the speed has been there, so this result is a welcome reward.

In Junior National Heavy it was another ‘MKC Matt’ who had the pace, as Matt Lane continued to vindicate the move to the class (from light) as he pretty much had the pace for the whole weekend. Matt won two races, setting the fastest time in the first outing in what was a thrilling finish. Lane’s kart was even quicker in the second race and he would have been on for three from three were it not for a loose axel in the final. However the points were still good enough for him to snag second for the day.

Clubman Light was very exciting too, with John Reynolds shooting out of the gate like a scalded cat and winning the first heat comfortably. In the second race experienced steerer Ash Arora snagged the win and Ash managed to prevail comfortably in the final. John was clearly next fastest in what was a great performance in the class.

Clubman Superheavy was a quiet affair with Mick Fisher wrapping up the titles with three wins from three starts and MKC’s Steve Polak locking down second place. The battle for 2nd in the championship is still red hot though the Mal Hunt returning for the last clubday and only 170 points separating Mal and Steve.
In Clubman Over 40s Bruce McLean also improved his championship position winning two races and taking the day with a solid margin. Bruce has been very quick of late and championship leader Tony Westaway (also driving a MKC Monaco setup) might have his work cut out as the year winds down).

In Sportsman Heavy MKC Kosmic driver Richard Camilleri won the day with Andrew Yuill hot on his heels. Richard drove aggressively in the first race, but cruised ion the final. In the early stages of this race Yuill threatened, but then Camilleri managed to pull away. There was some great racing back in the pack too.
In Tag Restricted it was an easy win to Luke Medley, who has returned to the sport after a long break. Luke was followed home by the experienced Brad Carless and newcomer MKC B-Max driver Ben Freeman kept the leaders honest with his first trophy, and a very solid 3rd. Well done Ben! MKC’s pilot extraordinaire Alex Limon also enjoyed some great battling and was unlucky to finish off the podium.

In the P plate class there was plenty of excitement with Andreos Kazakos doing well to win. He was followed by Wayne Morgan and Alex Stumpf. A special mention goes to Zack Cerato who drove well in his first race, as did Craig Westwood in his superbly turned out Tecno.

It was a great club day with many MKC drivers finishing on the podium and lots of fun with the finals being under lights.  We will see you next month for the Class Titles.