Round Two of the Rotax GoPro Summer Shootout concluded a high-adrenaline, action-packed weekend of karting at GoPro Motorplex. If the racing action from the Rotax GoPro Summer Shootout this weekend is any indication of what is to come in the U.S. Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Nationals at the end of the month, it will be a karting spectacle no one will want to miss.
Andrew Palmer accepted the $2,500 check from GoPro Motorplex for his impressive win in the Rotax Sr. category on Sunday. Saturday looked much the same for Palmer, unfrotunately in the closing lap, contact was made with a fellow competitor sidelining Palmer’s chances for a sweep.
In the Rotax Jr. category for J3 Competition, Florida WInter Tour Champion Thomas Issa was joined by new member Luis Forteza and Mini Max graduate Ethan Tyler. All drivers fared well with Issa highlighting on Sunday with his second place finish. Forteza bested his effort on Sunday as well as he took home a solid top ten finish after battling as high as fifth in the early stages. For his first event with the J3 Competition team, Forteza will look to take the momentum to the US Grand Nationals. The youngest of the pilots, Ethan Tyler aslo looked storng with pace running in the top ten all weekend long, unfortunately some bad racing luck struck Tyler on Sunday as he was looking to take home a top ten finish.
The team concluded its efforts with Mini Max driver’s Kaylen Frederick and Theo Chick. On Saturday, Frederick made a nice run to the front with a solid fourth place finish just one spot shy of the podium, Chick would not find the same fortune on Saturday as an off track excursion in the rain soaked final ended his chances earlier than expected. On Sunday the sun shined and the team started off strong with Frederick’s fourth place qualifying effort just one tenth shy of pole position. Frederick continued his pace as he contested for third place and the final podium postiion until the last lap when contact was made and he was forced to retire early with less than a lap left. Chick made a solid run on Sunday with with a steady final finishing seventh with very good pace.
J3 Competition Race Department has concluded its activity until the end of July when they return ot GoPro Motorplex for the 2013 US Nationals. WIth several spots open for chances to compete at the prestigous 2013 Rotax Grand Finals up for grabs, the racing will be exciting and fierce.
J3 Competition Race Department is an industry leading operation offering the highest level(s) of services and material to its members. Any interested parties looking to join the renowned and winning team are encouraged to contact J3 Competition 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.
