Post by adkc on Aug 23, 2010 20:10:25 GMT 9.5
MARK BURFORD WINS DASH FOR CASH
Saturday night Mark Burford completed this hat trick of wins at the annual Woodsy’s Dash For Cash. With drivers travelling from as far as Alice Springs and Lucindale, Darren Woods again coordinated the highly impressive field of fifteen 200cc karts with 5 of the top 6 drivers from the recently ran SA State titles and with over $3,000 in prize money and trophies up for grabs.
A large crowd was on hand to witness some fast, eventful heat action with many of the top drivers working their way forward from their starting position. Heat wins went to Barry Heinrich (Morgan Kart Club) Mark Burford (Adelaide Kart Club), Rory Stevenson (Morgan Kart Club) and Lachlan Cates (Port Pirie Kart Club). On completion of all heats the top six point scores entered into a pole shuffle with Heinrich improving on his position with a great inside move on Cates and the “pocket rocket” Alana Brooks current Aust No1 taking the pole position from Mark Burford after Mark suffered mechanical failure.
With the track surrounded by spectators finding any advantage point they can, the drivers were on edge with several attempts to start the 15 lap final only built to the suspense. Once started Burford was certainly on a mission with taking the lead into the 1st corner followed by Brooks and some outstanding passing back in the field. Several laps later Brooks untimely exit came with a blown motor leaving Heinrich to chase down the leader. Burford held on to greet the chequered followed by Heinrich and Tyson August (Angus Kart Club). With the results finalised Mark acknowledged the crowds support with a lap of honour with the chequered flag held proudly followed by the on track podium presentation of trophies and large cheque in front of the supportive crowd.
With many junior drivers from the age of 7 up to 14 years competing in Rookies, Junior Lights and Junior Heavy’s classes the meeting was also supported with a visit by David Angus from the Elizabeth Traffic Enforcement Unit to promote learning essential driving skills in a controlled environment with the view this will prevent the need for speed on the roads at the driving age. David accompanied by the speed detection unit checked the junior kart speeds with the rookies racing at speed up to 70km/hr and the Lights and Heavy classes achieving speeds of 78km/hr. The senior classes’ speeds were also checked with speeds upwards of 108km/hr detected on a slick track that got even faster as the night went on.
Another hilight for the meeting was the international visitor "THE STIG". With the Stig's tractor skills on display all was tested to the limit and the close up with the superstar finished with plenty of giveaways for the little and big kids present.
Adelaide Dirt Kart Club would like to thank Darren Woods for this support in organising the high quality field, the spectators that braved the cool night air and the 200cc drivers that travelled from all corners of the state and interstate to set the track alight in the ultimate high powered event for dirt kart racing the Woodsy’s Dash For Cash.
Next meeting has now been rescheduled to the 5th Sept.
See ya trackside!
Photos courtesy of JDM Photos
Saturday night Mark Burford completed this hat trick of wins at the annual Woodsy’s Dash For Cash. With drivers travelling from as far as Alice Springs and Lucindale, Darren Woods again coordinated the highly impressive field of fifteen 200cc karts with 5 of the top 6 drivers from the recently ran SA State titles and with over $3,000 in prize money and trophies up for grabs.
A large crowd was on hand to witness some fast, eventful heat action with many of the top drivers working their way forward from their starting position. Heat wins went to Barry Heinrich (Morgan Kart Club) Mark Burford (Adelaide Kart Club), Rory Stevenson (Morgan Kart Club) and Lachlan Cates (Port Pirie Kart Club). On completion of all heats the top six point scores entered into a pole shuffle with Heinrich improving on his position with a great inside move on Cates and the “pocket rocket” Alana Brooks current Aust No1 taking the pole position from Mark Burford after Mark suffered mechanical failure.
With the track surrounded by spectators finding any advantage point they can, the drivers were on edge with several attempts to start the 15 lap final only built to the suspense. Once started Burford was certainly on a mission with taking the lead into the 1st corner followed by Brooks and some outstanding passing back in the field. Several laps later Brooks untimely exit came with a blown motor leaving Heinrich to chase down the leader. Burford held on to greet the chequered followed by Heinrich and Tyson August (Angus Kart Club). With the results finalised Mark acknowledged the crowds support with a lap of honour with the chequered flag held proudly followed by the on track podium presentation of trophies and large cheque in front of the supportive crowd.
With many junior drivers from the age of 7 up to 14 years competing in Rookies, Junior Lights and Junior Heavy’s classes the meeting was also supported with a visit by David Angus from the Elizabeth Traffic Enforcement Unit to promote learning essential driving skills in a controlled environment with the view this will prevent the need for speed on the roads at the driving age. David accompanied by the speed detection unit checked the junior kart speeds with the rookies racing at speed up to 70km/hr and the Lights and Heavy classes achieving speeds of 78km/hr. The senior classes’ speeds were also checked with speeds upwards of 108km/hr detected on a slick track that got even faster as the night went on.
Another hilight for the meeting was the international visitor "THE STIG". With the Stig's tractor skills on display all was tested to the limit and the close up with the superstar finished with plenty of giveaways for the little and big kids present.
Adelaide Dirt Kart Club would like to thank Darren Woods for this support in organising the high quality field, the spectators that braved the cool night air and the 200cc drivers that travelled from all corners of the state and interstate to set the track alight in the ultimate high powered event for dirt kart racing the Woodsy’s Dash For Cash.
Next meeting has now been rescheduled to the 5th Sept.
See ya trackside!
Photos courtesy of JDM Photos
