Superkart Club Of NSW

RACE REPORT BY Riccardo Benvenuti.

NSW Motor Race Championship – Round 1, Sydney Motorsport Park
The Superkarts delivered a fast, and highly competitive opening round at Sydney
Motorsport Park, with four races showcasing the outright speed of the 250s and the
depth of talent across the 125 classes. The weekend belonged to Brett Burvill, who
swept all four races with a combination of raw pace, consistency and race
management, but behind him the battles were intense, particularly among the 125
runners where positions changed constantly.
Qualifying set the tone early. Burvill immediately established himself as the
benchmark, punching out a 1:38.630 to take pole by a commanding 2.7 seconds
over fellow 250 competitor Paul Clark. The 125 field was tightly packed behind them,
with Jock Dos Santos, Mark Vickers, Stuart Robertson, Warren McGrouther and
Arthur Magaitis all within a narrow window. Laurie Fooks, who would become a
major factor across the weekend, was unable to set a time in the session but would
quickly make his presence felt once racing began. The spread between the top 250s
and the leading 125s was clear, but the intraclass competition promised a strong
weekend.
Race 1 delivered a clean and decisive start to the round. Burvill immediately
controlled the front, stretching a gap and setting a 1:37.367 fastest lap — the
quickest of the weekend to that point. Clark held second comfortably, but the
standout performance came from Fooks, who charged through the field to finish third
outright and first in the 125 class. Behind him, McGrouther, Vickers, Robertson and
Magaitis were locked in a tight battle, swapping positions repeatedly. Trimmer, Levis,
Dodge and Horswell formed the next group, running nosetotail for much of the race.
Dos Santos, despite strong pace, lost time late and slipped down the order. Caffrey
and Levis both retired, while Tinsley and Fyfe completed the 125 finishers.
Race 2 produced a similar pattern at the front, with Burvill and Clark again running in
formation. Clark set the fastest lap of the race with a 1:38.914, but Burvill’s
consistency kept him clear. The 125 battle was even more dynamic than Race 1.
Trimmer delivered one of his strongest drives of the weekend to finish third outright
and first in class, while Fooks, Dos Santos, Vickers and McGrouther all traded
positions across the fivelap sprint. Magaitis, Robertson and Levis were close behind,
with Dodge and Horswell rounding out the main pack. Caffrey again struck trouble,
retiring after two laps, while Tinsley, Fyfe and Porscha Levis completed the finishers.
Race 3 was the fastest race of the round, with Burvill lowering the benchmark to a
stunning 1:35.382 — the quickest lap recorded across all four races. Clark again
finished second, but the gap between the two 250s widened as Burvill’s pace
advantage became more pronounced. Fooks continued his strong form with another
third outright, while Trimmer, Vickers and Dos Santos engaged in a tight threeway
fight for the next positions. Magaitis, Robertson, Horswell and Levis formed the next
group, with Dodge just behind. Caffrey completed six laps before retiring, while Fyfe,
Tinsley and McGrouther rounded out the 125 finishers.

Race 4 closed the weekend with another commanding performance from Burvill,
who completed the clean sweep. Clark again finished second, while Fooks capped
off a superb weekend with third outright and another class win. Vickers and Dos
Santos crossed the line in a near deadheat for fourth and fifth, separated by just
0.058 seconds. Magaitis, Levis, Robertson, Dodge and Horswell completed the main
pack. Fyfe, Tinsley and Porscha Levis all finished strongly, while McGrouther was
classified after a fivelap run and a twolap penalty.
Across all four races, Burvill was untouchable, Clark was consistently second best,
and Fooks emerged as the standout of the 125 field. With tight racing, constant
position changes and strong class battles, the Superkarts delivered a highquality
start to the 2026 season.

SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK 15 March 2026. Photos by Riccardo Benvenuti.

This looks exciting. Late May at Sydney Motorsport Park. Another event to lock into the calendar for 2026

And here is some late breaking news.

The SKA have taken up an opportunity offered to them by the ARDC to showcase our category as part of a national broadcast of the big weekend at SMP. Along with other categories racing at SMP that weekend including the National Production Car Enduro Series we fill feature on the national stage.

How good is this!

Broadcast timing at this stage will be
SATURDAY 12 Noon until 9pm Full Streaming Service on YourTube and Motorsport TV

(we will be starting on track from approx. 11am.
Aust Prod cars are having a 4 Hour Enduro from 5 – 9p).

SUNDAY 9am until 5pm
Full Streaming Service on YourTube and Motorsport TV

Good luck to all competitors racing this weekend at Philip Island. Have a great event, we’ll all be watching with interest to see if lap records fall and if NSW can bring home the goods!

Just two weeks and we'll be ontrack at one of the Worlds Best Circuits!! Probably the fastest track superkarts compete on in the world.
Don't miss out on this event, get your entries in as they are closing soon.

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Thank You Motorsports Australia, and Vincent for thinking of us, and taking the time to put this write up together. Superkarts, very cheap in the big scheme, and the most fun you can have with your clothes on!

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Entries are open for the upcoming Sydney Motorsport Park day/night event. Saturday 21st June.

Entry is via the ARDC website as always. If you need anything, give me a yell to assist.

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Sundays schedule for the NSW motor race championship at One Raceway. 1st event for Superkarts for 2025

Check out the schedule for this Sunday’s event.

With an exciting lineup of categories like Formula Ford, Superkarts, Production Touring, Formula Vee, Formula Cars, Improved Production, and Holden HQ, there’s something for every motorsport fan. Come see the action unfold on track—for free 😍

What a great shot. It’s getting exciting for 8th December

Don’t miss out on the action—spectator tickets are available for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend of racing! 🔥

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You won’t want to miss a minute of it! 🎟️ https://www.ticketebo.com.au/one-raceway/2024-australian-historic-road-racing-championships