Tara Murray
Sunbury’s Jordan Ford is hoping luck is on his side this year in the Superkart Classic championships.
After mechanical problems have plagued him in recent years in the event, which is the Australian titles, in the 250cc international-class event, Ford is full of confidence heading into this year’s event.
The first race day is next Sunday in Adelaide, with the second day to be held in August. Eight events will be held across the two race days.
Ford said things were looking positive heading into this year’s event.
“It’s one of the premier karting divisions in Australia,” he said.
“I’ve won the New Zealand championship before, but the Australian championship has eluded me.
“I’ve had mechanical dramas and have been able to win the 250cc international event.”
Having previously won the Australian 250cc national-class championship and British and European championships in that division, he knows how to win big events.
Ford said it’s just about everything going right on the day.
“We’re going all out this year,” he said. “I’ve always known that I have the speed and when I finish the races I normally win.
“If I don’t win, I don’t finish the races. On points average I’ve been sitting fourth or fifth.”
Ford said they had been able to get mechanics from overseas to work on the kart, with new sponsorship.
He said local businesses had been getting on board to help him win the title.
“Sunbury Ford and JNX Construct have come on board as major sponsors and ARS – Automation & Robotic Services is another sponsor.
“They’re Sunbury and Diggers Rest businesses supporting us. We’re now able to get the right mechanics on board.”
Ford said in between the two events he would continue to race local events and make sure was staying in the kart and putting in some strong performances.
As for heading back overseas to try and win some more international events., there’s no plans despite the success that he has previously
“I took a break [from racing overseas] and life just took over and I focused on local racing,” he said.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity to go overseas, but I don’t have any plans at this stage.
“I want to do the Australian title properly and add that to the belt.”
