Round 5 2017 Australian Kart Championship

Cadet 9 Vortex Mini Rok

Ryan Tomsett secured his second Cadet 9 Vortex Mini Rok title in succession. The

defending champion finished second overall for the round to claim the title by 13 points

ahead of Harry Arnett. Cadel Ambrose won the round and ended the season third overall.

Cadet 12 Vortex Mini Rok

Despite securing the Cadet 12 Vortex Mini Rok title at the previous round, James Wharton

battled with Fletcher Harris across the weekend for the top step of the final podium of the

year. Harris went on to win the final and claim second place in the championship standings.

In winning the title, Wharton who finished the round second, was presented with an

invitation to compete in the coveted Rok Cup International Final in Italy in October. He will

be joined by Harris who also received an invitation as a result of his championship

standing.

KA2 Vortex DVS Junior Rok

The battle for the KA2 Vortex DVS Junior Rok title went down to the wire with Broc Feeney

qualifying on pole and wining the first three heat races. Championship rival Lachlan Hughes was left

ruing after an opening lap DNF in the final heat on Sunday morning before going on to win the final

ahead of Christian Pancione and Feeney. In the end it was Feeney who claimed the championship

win nine points ahead of Hughes. Feeney will now prepare for the 2017 Rok Cup International Final

in Italy in October.

KA1 Vortex DVS Senior Rok

Scott Sorensen successfully defended his KA1 Vortex DVS Senior Rok title, winning the final round

of the series ahead of Jace Matthews and Mathew Stenner. Rival Kyle Henry-Smith who was

leading the series coming into the season finale, suffered a DNF in the final, losing a wheel on the

opening lap. Henry-Smith ended the season second in the championship standings. Sorensen will

now turn his attention to preparing for the 2017 Rok Cup International Final in Italy in October.