Karting at the grassroots

Burning rubber . . . Eddie Morgan, of Timaru, competes in the midget grade. PHOTOS: JAIME SULLIVAN

More than 80 grass kart racers made the trek to Washdyke’s Cartwright Rd on Sunday to compete at the South Canterbury Family Kart Club’s annual club championship. They competed across four adult grades and three children’s grade — each with a trophy up for grabs. Jaime Sullivan captured some of the rip-roaring action.

Ready, set . . . The open small-bore grade racers prepare to start their race.
Dirty business . . . Pleasant Point’s Ashton Trumper tears up the track on his way to winning the junior grade.
Hot competition . . . The open big-bore grade racers take off from the start line.
In control . . . Ashburton’s Tyler King drifts his way to the intermediate grade title.