Cracking karting

KartSport Marlborough are ramping up their search for the next local Liam Lawson by opening opportunities to get behind the wheel.

Through their “have a go” club karts able to be rented for private sessions or race meetings, KartSport Marlborough president Nigel Botham hopes that by making opportunities for training and race days, the growing sport is more accessible to keen drivers of all ages.

“Marlborough has got a strong club, great facility, competitive racing in a fun atmosphere and a track record getting local drivers like William Exton and Arthur Broughan into higher honours driving in New Zealand and overseas.

“With our “have a go” options, it means we can open the sport to more people and hopefully encourage people to join and invest in their own kart”.

Marlborough Weekly’s Alex Roberton was one of the new faces, racing in a Briggs Light class kart.

“It was a great opportunity to see how the racing worked and get involved with other karts on track, even while having a beginner x plate”, says Alex.

“Having all the different classes - Briggs, ROK, Rotax and even bucket bike racing – it made for a great day out”.

To register for KartSport have a go days, go to https://www.kartsportmarlborough.co.nz/