29/09/2026
Junior Development Program- Race review.
Round 4 of our Championship was a cracking day at Eastern Creek. Very good racing right through the different categories.
As usual we got underway with our separate Novice, Rookie and Juniors meeting, followed by the main drivers briefing for all categories.
A couple of points on this.
1. When attending a pre race meeting in motorsport, it's extremely important to listen to what is being discussed. I've raised this before, but there are still small groups who don't get it, and it's usually the same ones.
2. At these meetings Parents/guardians are asked to attend, so they can reinforce safety measures addressed in the meeting. Better time management by some parents may be required so that they can attend the meeting, as they are required to do. Personally, I feel that a representative from the 'teams' should be in attendance also. If the organising club, Sydney Illawarra Kart Club is endeavouring to improve the safety of its members, then the people involved with our members should be aware of what we are striving to achieve and ensure we are all working in the same direction. Great race driver training isn't just about win win at all costs, it's about developing a wide range of skills that develop into great drivers.
Overall, an excellent day of racing. We all need to keep pushing hard to keep our Novice, Rookie and Junior drivers safe, and keep growing into first class racers.
See you at the track,
Gary.
