CIK Trophy of NZ - KartSport Wellingto

CIK TROPHY OF NEW ZEALAND
COMES TO THE CAPITAL

KartSport Wellingtons Kaitoke Raceway will come alive for the weekend of 12th to 14th February 2010 with the hosting of the annual CIK Trophy of New Zealand event.

CIK Trophy of New Zealand is one of the premier events on the National karting calendar which will attract 120 plus drivers from all over the country. This is the first time the event will be held in Wellington.

The event hosts the KZ2, KF2 and Junior KF3 classes. Other support classes for the meeting include Cadet, Junior Restricted, Junior and Senior Yamaha and Senior Rotax.

Also incorporated in the event will be the first round of the 2010 Shifter Series. Shifter racing is the “Formula One” of karting with a 4 round series event run at KartSport venues throughout the North Island.

In total 8 classes will compete over the 3 days of action packed racing.

CIK Trophy of New Zealand is an annual International event marked on the FIA-CIA’s (World Governing Body) calendar of International karting events.

CIK Trophy events are run all over the world today and attract international competitors. Australian drivers have traditionally supported the New Zealand event. KartSport Wellington is also making enquiries towards gaining some drivers from America and the Asia Pacific region to race at this event.

Today the CIK Trophy of New Zealand is only second in size to the New Zealand National Championship.

Past winners include:

• Chris van der Drift - now racing in Europe
• Wade Cunningham - went on to be 2003 World Karting Champion now in Indy Lights
• Josh Hart - now competing in Karting in Europe
• Tim Edgel - now racing New Zealand V8's
An added bonus to this event for the Capital is the television coverage generated. This coverage will really showcase KartSport Wellington and the Wellington region. This coverage has traditionally been run on TV 1’s Powerbuilt Tools Motorsport with repeated shows on Sky Sport.

KartSport Wellington welcomes any businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities during this event. Different levels of sponsorship opportunities exist. For further details or to request a sponsorship pack please contact Andrew Donohue at club@kartsportwellington.co.nz.

KartSport Wellingtons Raceway is located off the road to Pakuratahi Forest, State Highway 2, Kaitoke.

KartSport Wellington is a recreational kart club based in Upper Hutt and serving the Wellington District.

Visitors are welcome to come and be a part of our race weekends.

For more information about the club and details on further up and coming events see www.kartsportwellington.co.nz