Ulster Cup revs into action

In addition to the full compliment of junior and senior classes the incredible 160mph capable Superkarts will also be in action and with 0-100mph acceleration as fast as an F1 car then the day will be a spectacular opener to the season.

The Ulster Karting Club promoted round is also a round of the Northern Ireland championships and with the Ulster Championship on Easter Monday and Tuesday only a few weeks away all drivers will be keen to do well at the double header meeting.

As an indicator of how things might go, local drivers have remained in action over the Creighton’s of Finaghy supported winter series at Nutts Corner Circuit and the 500 MRCI series at Kirkistown.

In the World Formula class, it was Dromores David Lilburn that held firm to win from a well pleased newcomer James Coulter from Hillsborough. Overall, that win was enough to see Lilburn secure the title from his earlier challenger Paul McLaughlin from Ballygowan.

Credit must undoubtedly go to all the drivers, race organisers, paramedics and back up staff for their efforts over the winter and hopefully this Saturdays race will show that the grids are continuing to grow. Full points analysis from both race series can be seen at www.ulsterkartingclub.com and www.kirkistown.com.

- The North of Ireland Karting Association (NIKA) has also recently announced the first part of the prize package for the 2010 NI Championships.

In Formula Cadet, Francis Walsh of Newtownabbey based J&F motorsports and Shox Race Engines are offering a full Comer engine rebuild (worth up to 300-400 not including carriage).

J&F Motorsports are also offering a 25% discount on an Intrepid Storm kart to any Cadet (Comer or Honda) moving to Mini Max who has finishes in the top five of the 2010 NI Championship.

In Formula Mini Max & Rotax Max, J&F Motorsports and Dartford Karting are offering a full Rotax engine rebuild (worth up to 500-600 not inc carriage). Prizes for other classes will be announced in due course.