Listed below is the current driver’s roster for Lismore Kart Club.
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Chris Van Rensburg
Nickname: Van Helsing
Hometown: Alstonville
DOB: 29 December
Class: SNL
First Started: 1 April 2007
Occupation: Bartender
Favourite Race Car Driver: Michael Schumacher. Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and Danny Pedrosa on the bikes
Most Respected Karter: Luke Delawrence, The Flipper, Pedro, Bozzo and Josh Crossingham
Brand of Kart: Azzurro
Sponsors: Peter Fleming and the Richmond Hotel, Alstonville Gym (Holistic fitness)
Career Highlights: Taking the win at Grafton ICC. Thanks the wizard, Gratec engines
Comments: Thanks to dad firstly for helping me a lot, and huge thanks to Pedro who has taken me under his wing.
Luke DeLaurence
Nickname: The Falcon
Hometown: Lennox Head
DOB: 17 April
Class: Rotax Light
First Started: 2001
Occupation: University Student (business)
Favourite Race Car Driver: Alain Prost for his super smooth driving style, the way he drove is a big influence for me. Also Gilles Villeneurve for being completely fearless and more than a little bit insane.
Most Respected Karter: Scott Brown, Van Helsing, Scott Martin, Sebastian Tolsen, Daniel Burley and Trent Laves. I have had some really memorable races with all of them, they are also really good guys off the track. Sean Butcher, Go You Good Thing! Graham Armstrong, Jeff Hutchinson and Tony Grant for their achievments, insights and support.
Brand of Kart: Azzurro R6B, Azzurro Enduro
Sponsors: Azzurro Karts, Gratec engines
Career Highlights: Every Saturday night spent camping at a track. BBQ’s, beers and stories are what club level racing is all about. I have won various championships and races at club/interclub level but i dont think anything less than a very strong result in a state title/cup is much of a highlight, so im still working hard for one.
Comments: Thanks to Van Helsing for Sponsoring my new shiny Rotax
Adam Briggs
Nickname:
Hometown: Lismore
DOB: 7 August
Class: Currently SNL and endurance prokart. But have raced Midgets,Rookies,JNL,JN PRO,JNH (once)
First Started: End of Season 1997
Occupation: Student, Retail part-time
Favourite Race Car Driver: Mark Winterbottom (A Really good kart driver too)
Most Respected Karter: The Falcon….haha…. no seriously there all pretty good, some stand-outs I’ve raced in the past are: Steel Guiliana, Chaz Mostert, Bodine Antrobus, Brent Reading, Ben Stewart and others
Brand of Kart: don’t care….. if it works….. it’s fast…
Sponsors:
Career Highlights: 5th NSW states Tamworth 2000 midgets (had pole for final)
2nd northern zone series 2000 midgets
Young Guns Champion Rookies 2001 (i think? could have been 2002?)
1st northern zone series 2001 and 2002 rookies
4th Queensland 5 star series 2001 Rookies
Part of the LKC winning Team OF Coffs Team Challenge 2001
ICC JNL champion 2003,2004,2005
Runner up North Coast Champion Driver 2004
North Coast Champion Driver 2005
ICC SNL Champion 2006
Various club championships 2001 through to 2006 (rookies,JNL,SNL)
Overall junior Club champion 2003,2005
Overall senior Club champion 2006
Comments: Taken up too much space already…
Tony Grant
Nickname:
Hometown: Portsea, VIC
DOB: 10 December
Class: Tagr & Rotax
First Started: 2006
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Chris Burley
Brand of Kart: Intrepid
Sponsors: Stone Grill Ballina
Career Highlights: Darwin state title
Comments: I would like to thank all the people that help with running Lismore meetings and volunteer there time to the club
Jordan Kingham
Nickname: Jordo
Hometown: Orange, NSW
DOB: 27 February
Class: TAGR Light
First Started: 2013
Occupation: Light Vehicle Apprentice Mechanic
Favourite Race Car Driver: Chaz Mostert
Most Respected Karter: Matt Neil
Brand of Kart: Arrow
Sponsors: The Australian Industry Trade College, The Orphanage Clothing Company
Career Highlights: 2nd in 2014 JNH championship
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who has helped me get to where I am today. Mum and Dad for all the work and support that they give me, Gran and Grandad, Nan and Pop.
I would also like to thank the team at The Australian Industry Trade College for all their support over the season.
Thanks to the guys at The Orphanage Clothing Company for all your support.
Joshua Crossingham
Nickname:
Hometown: Alstonville
DOB: 18 June
Class: Jnr Clubman
First Started:
Occupation: Student
Favourite Race Car Driver: Rick Kelly
Most Respected Karter: Johno Dwyer,Abbey Kellie,Seb Tolson
Brand of Kart: Azzurro
Sponsors: Azzurro Kart Australia, Singhs Tyre and Mechanical, European Automotive,Ballina Motorcycles, (Mum and Dad).
Career Highlights: Proving that I could Race Head to Head with Shawn Butcher, only weeks after he won the Qld State Title, and hold my own.
Comments: I would like to thank Gratec For Providing me with the great engines, Jeff Hutchenson at Azzurro Kart Australia, and John Dwyer for his ongoing support.
Kia McWhirter
Nickname:
Hometown: Lismore
DOB: 30 September
Class: S.N.H
First Started:
Occupation: burger flipper at hungry jacks
Favourite Race Car Driver: lewis hamilton
Most Respected Karter: my cousin keith dicker adam briggs luke delaurence Russell standing gil mcwhirter thanks for all the help guys
Brand of Kart: Arrow
Sponsors: hungry jacks Lismore blinds lb kart supplies gratec engines
Career Highlights: winning my first race ever and getting lessons from troy hunt
Comments: thanks to everyone who has made karting so much fun and russel for getting me into the sport
Peter Flemming
Nickname: Pedro
Hometown: Kyogle
DOB: 14 December
Class: Clubman Heavy
First Started: 2007
Occupation: Chef
Favourite Race Car Driver: Lewis…. Pause.. NOT!
Most Respected Karter: From what I have seen last year Michelle Attard, Flipper, Josh Crossingham and Chris ‘Van Helsing’
Brand of Kart: ARROW
Sponsors: RICHMOND HOTEL , MISS LIZZIES, TERRACE BAR, BLUE RIBBON MEATS, MENNINS FOODWORKS, THE KITCHEN SHELF, WADE AND WOTHERSPOON BUILDING
Career Highlights: Taking The win at Grafton at Two Track Challenge this year, What an awesome day!
Comments: Thanks to Graham Armstrong, Tony Grant and all others who have made me welcome and given advice.. Also Allan Purkiss
Taylor Grant
Nickname:
Hometown: Alstoneville
DOB: 28 June
Class: Midgets
First Started: 2008
Occupation: Student
Favourite Race Car Driver: Kurt Wilson
Most Respected Karter: Nik Torosidis
Brand of Kart: Azzurro
Sponsors: Dad and Ballina Powder Coating
Career Highlights: Coming second in my first race meeting.
Comments: I would like to thank everybody who helps me and the club.
Logan Campbells
Nickname:
Hometown: Lismore
DOB: 3 May
Class: JNL
First Started: 2008
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Chad McGuiter
Brand of Kart: Arrow
Sponsors: Campbells Cleaning
Career Highlights: 3rd in Grafton
Comments: Thanks to Barrie & everyone, Campbells Cleaning, Dad, for the help
Ethan O’Farrell
Nickname:
Hometown: Cornubia QLD
DOB: 2 November
Class: JNL
First Started: 2007
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Scotty Hynes, James Foster
Brand of Kart: Monaco
Sponsors:
Career Highlights: 6th Young Guns in 2nd JNL meet
Comments: Like to thank my dad heaps for everything, everyone for the support, all the clubs for putting on meetings, all the competitors and Garth Auld for the GREAT MOTOR.
Brett Minett
Nickname:
Hometown: Parkridge, QLD
DOB: 23 February
Class: JNL and JC
First Started:
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: My Dad and Brock Plumb
Brand of Kart: Tony/kart
Sponsors:
Career Highlights: 1st/3rd Gladiator series
Comments: I’d like to thank my Dad for helping with the kart!
Brody Chardon
Nickname:
Hometown: Hervey Bay, QLD
DOB: 10 November
Class: JNL
First Started:
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Scott Hynes
Brand of Kart: Pheonix
Sponsors: Widgee Excavations, DGR
Career Highlights: 2nd QLD C Grade titles
Comments: Thanks Mum Dad and every one that helped me.
Sean O’Reilly
Nickname: The Mullet
Hometown: Grafton
DOB: 4 December
Class: Rookies
First Started: 2007
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: My Brother, Chris Burley.
Brand of Kart: Monarco
Sponsors: Gratech Race Engines.
Career Highlights: ’08 I.C.C Champion.
Comments: Thanks to everyone that has helped me in my karting journey.
Lachlan O’Reilly
Nickname:
Hometown: Grafton
DOB: 10 September
Class: JNL
First Started: 2004
Occupation: Student
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: there are lots
Brand of Kart: Azurro R8
Sponsors: Gratech Smarteco systems
Career Highlights: NT state titles 1st 09
Comments: Gooo AZZURRO
Jacob Jolley
Nickname:
Hometown: Lismore
DOB:
Class: JNL
First Started: 2009
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter:
Brand of Kart: ARROW
Sponsors: NEVIL SMITH P
Career Highlights: GOT 10TH AT YOUNG GUNS
Comments:
Chloe Jolley
Nickname:
Hometown: Lismore
DOB: 13 January
Class: Midget
First Started: 2009
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Natasha Herne
Brand of Kart: Top Kart
Sponsors:
Career Highlights:
Comments:
Lachlan Carey-Smith
Nickname:
Hometown: Casino
DOB: 2 December
Class: Clubman light and snl
First Started: 2003
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Bianca Herne, Jupey
Brand of Kart: ARROW
Sponsors: Northern Rivers Solar
Career Highlights: Winning every race
Comments: Thank you to everybody who helped me with my karting
Abbey Kellie
Nickname: Abbeydoo
Hometown: Byron Bay
DOB: 17 June
Class: Clubman Light
First Started: 2001
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Matthew Greenbury
Brand of Kart: TONY/KART
Sponsors: Brunz Auto Group
Career Highlights: Ladies Aus Champ 09/10
Comments:
Ashlon Gardner
Nickname:
Hometown: Gold Coast
DOB: 14 February
Class: Formula JMA, JNL & P
First Started: 2006
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Liam Morey
Brand of Kart: Intrepid, Arrow
Sponsors: Kaos Karting, TechAire, Screemin’ Squeegees, Howard Group, Boegart Design
Career Highlights: 08′ Closed State Champion
Comments: Thanks to all my sponsors: Kaos Karting, TechAire, Screemin’ Squeegees, Howard Group, Boegart Design and Thanks to John Whitfield (Gyro) who does my Engines.
My Website is: www.ashlongardnerracing.webs.com
Greg Gallagher
Nickname:
Hometown: Gold Coast
DOB: 24 December
Class: Rookies
First Started: 2009
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: To many to mention
Brand of Kart: CRG
Sponsors:
Career Highlights: 2ND Warrick
Comments:
Nathan Gallagher
Nickname:
Hometown: Gold Coast
DOB: 10 February
Class: Midget
First Started: 2009
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: To many to mention
Brand of Kart: Tony Kart
Sponsors:
Career Highlights:
Comments:
Benny Stoddart
Nickname:
Hometown: Tweed Heads
DOB: 3 November
Class: Clubman Light
First Started: 2007
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Basjon Ingold
Brand of Kart: TONY/KART
Sponsors:
Career Highlights:
Comments:
John Oakes
Nickname:
Hometown: Gold Coast
DOB: 5 December
Class: Tag/R/H
First Started: 2008
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter:
Brand of Kart: Arrow
Sponsors:
Career Highlights: Clubman/H Club Champion
Comments:
Jayden Sean Butler
Nickname:
Hometown: Tyalgum
DOB: 9 January
Class: Junior National Heavy
First Started: 2010
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Anyone that drives clean
Brand of Kart: ARROW
Sponsors: RJ&KM Butler
Career Highlights: 9th at 2012 Young Guns
Comments: Thanks to all that help me and help run meetings
Layton Butler
Nickname:
Hometown: Tyalgum
DOB: 2 March
Class: Junior National Light
First Started: 2010
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: All That Have A Go
Brand of Kart: Tony Kart
Sponsors: RJ&KM Butler
Career Highlights: 3rd Qld C & D grade
Comments: Thank to my sponsors and all that help me
Justin McDermott
Nickname:
Hometown: Alstonville
DOB: 28 February
Class: Junior National Light
First Started: 2010
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter:
Brand of Kart: ARROW
Sponsors:
Career Highlights:
Comments:
Kaleb Veal
Nickname:
Hometown: Alstonville
DOB: 4 September
Class: Juniors
First Started: 2010
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Nathen & Natasha Herne
Brand of Kart: CRG
Sponsors: LB Kart Supplies
Career Highlights: 4th Young Guns 2010, 2011 – 2012 Rookie LKC Club Champion and overall LKC Cadet / Rookie Champion
Comments: Thanks to russel, tom, nan and pop for all the help!
Nathaniel Meadows
Nickname: The Man
Hometown: Gold Coast
DOB: 25 September
Class: Junior
First Started:
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter:
Brand of Kart: CRG
Sponsors:
Career Highlights:
Comments: when you see me say hi 🙂
Brock Lannoy
Nickname:
Hometown: Gold Coast
DOB: 31 May
Class: Rookie
First Started: 2006
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Blake Brooks, Mitch Maddren
Brand of Kart: CRG
Sponsors: Power republic, Kaos, J-TEC
Career Highlights: Junior challenge 2010 3rd
Comments:
Nathan Herne
Nickname:
Hometown: Lismore
DOB: 19 August
Class: Cadets
First Started: 2009
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Kaleb Veal
Brand of Kart: Tony Kart
Sponsors: Hernes freight service, South Lismore newsagency, Valvoline, JT engines, Ben Daley signs.
Career Highlights: Came fourth at Queensland state titles, won five times in a row at Lismore, Club champion Cadets 2011, made it from 20th to 9th at young guns titles, pole at the Queensland state titles.
Comments: I would like to thank my Parents, Natasha, Bianca, Nan Pop, Ken, all my sponsors, Dezzie from Power Republic, Matt Greenbury and the Club for all the great meetings.
Mathew Byrne
Nickname:
Hometown: Murwillumbah
DOB: 21 June
Class: JMax
First Started: 2009
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Blake Brooks, Mitch Maddren
Brand of Kart: Intrepid
Sponsors:
Career Highlights: 1st NSW C Grade Titles
Comments:
Natasha Herne
Nickname:
Hometown: Lismore
DOB: 7 June
Class: JNL
First Started: 2009
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Joshua Herne
Brand of Kart: Monaco
Sponsors: HFS, SLN, GForce, V, JT.
Career Highlights: Over all cadet champ 2yrs
Comments: Thank you to all my sponsors and competitors as well as my family for all their support! 🙂
Frankie J King
Nickname:
Hometown: Gold Coast
DOB: 8 April
Class:
First Started: 2006
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Ben Stewart
Brand of Kart: Arrow
Sponsors: Rivers Group Smash Repair
Career Highlights:
Comments: Like to thank the Crossingham Family for all their help and support.
Brock Hanly
Nickname:
Hometown: Gold Coast
DOB: 28 September
Class: Junior national heavy
First Started: 2012
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter:
Brand of Kart: Arrow
Sponsors:
Career Highlights:
Comments:
Matty Neil
Nickname:
Hometown: Gold Coast
DOB: 26 July
Class: Senior National
First Started: 2012
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Ryley Adams
Brand of Kart: Arrow/Tony Kart
Sponsors: Uncle D
Career Highlights: JNH Club Champ, QLD C&D’s
Comments: I’d like to thank Dad for driving me to all the tracks and setting up the kart and his advice. I would like to thank Dad, Mum, Uncle D, and everyone who has helped me in my racing.
Jake Wheeler
Nickname:
Hometown: Casino
DOB: 20 January
Class: JNL
First Started: 2012
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: People who pass cleanly
Brand of Kart: Tony Kart
Sponsors: Riverview
Career Highlights: First young guns
Comments: Thanks to officials, Karters and people who helped me out.
Jake McRae
Nickname:
Hometown: Lismore
DOB: 18 December
Class: Rookie
First Started: 2011
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Chris Burley
Brand of Kart: Arrow
Sponsors:
Career Highlights: 3rd at Young Guns 2012
Comments: Love the sport.
Skye Veal
Nickname:
Hometown: Alstonville
DOB: 29 January
Class: Rookie
First Started: 2012
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Sharna Butler
Brand of Kart: Swiss Hutless
Sponsors: Nan & Pop
Career Highlights: Practice Licence only
Comments: I think everyone should try Go-Karting.
Lachlan Butler
Nickname:
Hometown: Tyalgum
DOB: 14 February
Class: Rookie
First Started: 2013
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Ryan Daintree
Brand of Kart:
Sponsors: Nan And Pop
Career Highlights: 3rd First Race Meeting
Comments:
Jack Pickering
Nickname:
Hometown: Gold Coast
DOB: 27 January
Class: JNL
First Started: 2012
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Kyle Alderson
Brand of Kart: Arrow
Sponsors: Nissan finance ezi Castrol
Career Highlights:
Comments: Second is the first loser.
Liam Jenson
Nickname:
Hometown: Caboolture
DOB: 15 November
Class: Junior National Heavy
First Started: 2011
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: My Dad
Brand of Kart: Phoenix
Sponsors: Dynamic Racing, Afalno
Career Highlights: 3rd in Junior National
Comments:
Brayden Slater
Nickname:
Hometown: Byron Bay
DOB: 19 April
Class: Juniors
First Started: 2013
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter:
Brand of Kart: CRG
Sponsors: All Jobs Local Byron Bay
Career Highlights:
Comments: Thanks Dad and Pop for all the help.
Jack Porter
Nickname:
Hometown: CASINO
DOB: 16 December
Class: CADET 12
First Started: 2014
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: KALEB VEAL
Brand of Kart: TONY KART
Sponsors: FATHER
Career Highlights: 5 YOUNG GUNS 2014 ROOKIE
Comments: LOVE TO RACE THANKS TO DAD AND MUM AND G FORCE
Luke Collett
Nickname:
Hometown: Coramba
DOB: 28 September
Class: Junior Max
First Started: 2012
Occupation:
Favourite Race Car Driver:
Most Respected Karter: Tim Aebi, Jayden Ojeda
Brand of Kart: Tony Kart
Sponsors:
Career Highlights: All Podiums
Comments: To Finish First, First You Have To Finish!
