Only days away from embarking on the 2011 RoK Cup International Final, the J3 Competition Race Department is set to make good on its efforts. Having competed in several European events, including last year’s RoK Cup with Patricio O’Ward, J3 Competition will manage and run two drivers in 2011. The young spotlight drivers are Patricio O’Ward and Michael d’Orlando who will both be competing in the Mini RoK category aboard J3 Competition prepared Kosmic Karts. Also on a Kosmic will be Davey Manthei Jr. of Kartel Motorsports along side tuner Erik Bartolero.
The event will once again be set at in Lonato, Italy at the famed South Garda Karting circuit. Starting with free practice on Tuesday, the team will work through these sessions until Friday when official qualification takes place. After qualifying the event will hold three heat races on Saturday with the finals to follow on Sunday.
Returning after a near victory in 2011, O’Ward will be looking to improve upon his record breaking fourth place finish this time around. With solid knowledge of the Mini Rok engine package and the different tires required for the RoK Cup, O’Ward will definitely start off on Tuesday on the right side of the curve. With strong expectations look for O’Ward to make another mark for himself and the J3 Competition Race Department at the 2011 event.
Michael, d’Orlando will be looking to continue his steady improvement since joining the J3 Competition team with his first trip to Europe. Unipro data acquisition systems will aid O’Ward and d ‘Orlando in comparison and with solid expectations of improving and learning a wealth of driving knowledge, d’Orlando will take this experience forward when he travels to Las Vegas in November to compete in the TaG Cadet field at the SuperNationals.
“The RoK Cup is one of the most competitive events in the world, and probably the most competitive for the 8-11 year old category. Last year we were close to victory with young O’Ward and this year we will have new material coupled with O’Ward returning and the addition of d’Orlando, so outlook is very positive from the onset, stated Team Manager, Justin Stefani .”
For up-to-date information on the experience from the 2011 RoK Cup Italia including; photos, results, and day-by-day recaps follow J3 Competition on twitter, “Like” J3 on Facebook, or visit their website at http://www.j3competition.com
J3 Competition Race Department exclusively utilized the 2011 Kosmic Racing Kart line and Unipro data logging systems in 2011. For further information regarding the J3 Competition Race Department and how you can become a winning member in 2012 please email them at Technical@J3Competition.com
About J3 Competition
J3 Competition Inc. is an undisputed leader in Race Services since 2004, providing the necessary tooling and management to take drivers to the next level. Starting in 2015 through its COMPKART ™ brand, J3 Competition will provide a full line of high-quality chassis and products designed and engineered for the Karting industry alongside it potent Race Department. J3 Competition will aim to deliver the COMPKART ™ chassis line to the North American market as well as customers globally in 2015 and beyond with unprecedented performance and service. With its content, B2B, and B2C websites presently under construction, please visit http://www.j3competition.com along with all its social media outlets to stay up to date on the latest releases and happenings regarding the COMPKART brand.
