The Fast News 2023 | Ep. 1

The Fast News 2023 | Ep. 1

Posted by Jaimie Carson on 18th May 2023

In the fast-paced world of motorsports, Parolin Australia has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in 2023. With a talented team of drivers and a commitment to excellence, the Australian branch of the renowned karting manufacturer, Parolin, has been making waves on the race tracks across the country. Let's delve into Parolin Australia's noteworthy race results thus far in 2023.

Australian Kart Championship – Round 1

Parolin Australia kicked off the year with an exceptional performance in Round 1 of the Australian Kart Championship. The team showcased their skill and determination, securing multiple podium finishes across various categories including their 1,2 podium in the Cadet 12 Category with Archie Bristow and Corey Carson leading the way. Showing that they are the leading Cadet Kart, Jay Kostecki jumped on the top step of the podium in Cadet 9’s. The consistent podium presence of Parolin Australia has firmly established them as a formidable competitor on the national karting circuit.

Victorian State Championships

Parolin Australia's success extended beyond the Australian Kart Championship, as they achieved remarkable results in state-level competitions as well. The team's drivers consistently demonstrated their prowess, claiming victories and podium finishes in multi classes at the Victorian Event. Max Walton’s standout drive in the junior classes saw him crowned dual Blue Plate Champion in KA3 Junior and KA2 Junior. The Cadet boys were once again a force to be reckoned with as they had a clean sweep of the podium in Cadet 12 with Corey Carson, Archie Bristow and Jackson Brasher claiming the Blue plate. In Cadet 9 it was Koda Singh who added a Blue plate to his collection. The senior team was strong with stalwart Leigh Nicolaou claiming another Blue Plate in the Tag Heavy class. The Parolin team’s remarkable performance showcased their adaptability to different tracks and reinforced Parolin Australia's reputation as a highly competitive force in the karting community.

Australian Kart Championship – Round 2

Next stop on the calendar was across the country to Wanneroo, WA. Being a track that so few of our drivers had raced on was always going to be tough. But the team were quick to understand the intricacies of the circuit and were soon at the top of the time sheets for Super Saturday. The results followed on Sunday with Jay Kostecki again taking out his 2nd AKC round win in Cadet 9. Brasher on the top step in Cadet 12, Max grabbing P1 in KA2 Junior and the senior team of Nicolaou grabbing good points and a podium in Tag 125. In KZ it was the local guys who showed their skill, with Jake Klarich taking the victory and Nathan Crang claiming 3rd.

Club and Country Series

With so many amazing karting clubs in our Country, you could nearly race every weekend. We love our club races which truly is the grass roots of our team and sport. Too many amazing race results to report on but we are so proud of all of our Parolin drivers racing all across the country.

International Events

Parolin Australia has also been making their presence felt on the international stage. The team's drivers have been actively participating in various prestigious events, representing their country with skill and passion. Competing against top-notch racers from around the world. In 2022, Parolin Australia showcased their talent and determination, securing commendable results in events such as the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals, ROK Cup and as this goes to print, Max Walton has flown to Czech Republic to compete at FIA World Championship, we wish him all the best.