Singapore, 29 November 2010 – Competing against 22 of the best karters from around the region, James Pull delivered an aggressive performance in the Yahama SL Invitational Challenge 2010 over the weekend. During the final, the 11-year-old Singapore-based cadet karter met with an unfortunate incident as he attempted to avoid a collision. Having to rejoin the race dead last, Pull fought furiously as he overtook 10 drivers on a crowded track.
Pull Displays Brilliant Overtaking at Yamaha Invitational
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Rio Haryanto Tests for Virgin F1
Rio Haryanto has completed his Formula 1 test for Virgin completing 21 laps of the Yas Marina circuit. As a result of being the highest placed driver for Manor Racing in GP3 this year he was awarded with the F1 testing opportunity.
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3 Singapore Championships for Drakar
Singapore, 15 November 2010 – After seven months of continuous victories
and numerous podium finishes in both rain or shine, Drakar Racing
impressively concluded the inaugural Singapore Karting Championship (SKC)
with three overall championship titles in the Senior, Junior and Cadet
categories. At the end of a wet Sunday afternoon of the fifth and final
round held on 13 – 14 November at Kartright Speedway, Drakar Racing scored
a total of no less than five podium finishes.
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Jon Lee Clinches Singapore Championship
Press Release:
It was a double win for Jon Lee on 14 November. Not only did he clinch the top spot in the fifth and final round of the Nescafe Singapore Karting Championship, he was also crowned the Overall Cadet Champion for the season which started in April.
Despite clocking the fastest time and sescuring pole position during Qualifying on the 13 Nov, Jon was demoted to sixth position as he was penalised for crossing the white exit line thrice!
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Forum Talk: Helmets, Comer Parts, Tyres
Check out the latest discussions in the KartingAsia Forum section!
- Forum member kelvinchong is looking for a helmet to buy in Malaysia. Any recommendations?
- KymAngelo is wondering why comer cadets aren’t raced anywhere anymore.
- Rotax drivers around the world should take note that Mojo tyres have been updated!
- The Grand Finals are being held next week, find out how to follow the racing.
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3 Sub-Skin HeatGear Shirts to Give Away
The Malaysian importer for the Korean sports performance shirts brand Sub-Skin has provided KartingAsia.com with 3 shirts to give away to its readers. To be in with a chance of winning the shirts valued at RM100 all you need to do is go to the KartingAsia Facebook Fan Page and “like” the page as well as the post on the shirts.
The winners will be randomly picked at the end of November. The giveaway is open to everyone – prizes will be shipped worldwide!
The shirts are particularly suitable for hot weather karting. They are similar to Nike Pro shirts – they are moisture wicking and provide a bit of compression. They dry quickly and keep you cool throughout the day. A slightly damp shirt combined with a light breeze gives a great cooling sensation. The long-sleeve version also provides great protection from the sun. For more information or to buy the shirts visit www.subskin.lot.my.
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