Karting championships see new track records

Cecil Koorts Jr set a new track record of 35.19 seconds in the Junior Max class, while Rocco van Eeden set a new mark with an impressive 39.88 seconds in the Mini Rok class at the fifth leg of the national karting championships.

Both were racing under the Cema Racing flag.

To make the event more challenging, the organisers altered the track layout, forcing the drivers to race the Tony Rust Raceway circuit in reverse.

Before racing started, all karts were inspected to ensure full compliance with safety regulations.

Communication between drivers and their technical crews is vital, as racers must constantly report back on vehicle handling and mechanical issues.