The KA4 Junior Kart Racing Champion from Riverwood, took on some of Australia’s best karting stars, including Five times Australian KA 3 Senior Unrestricted Champion James Sera, in the first round of the unrestricted class, finishing second.
“We did multiple days of testing to get a read on our new PCR Kart which is bigger and heavier,” Alex said.
But their effort was rewarded with Alex, still only 14-years-old, taking victory in all four heats and setting a dream run to start the 20-lap final off in pole position. His overall points tally giving him the championship lead.
On the opening lap, National KA 3 Senior Unrestricted Champion Jace Matthews made an ambitious move pushing Ninovic wide, the impact damaging the steering on the PCR Kart.
Fighting back from third place, Ninovic clawed his way to cross the finish line a close second to race winner, Jai Brown. “My dad and I have put in a lot of testing to top qualify, win four heat races, and to finish second in the 20 lap final with bent steering was amazing,” Alex said.
His next race will be in South Australia in April.
Junior Kart Race champ hits lead in seniors class
JUNIOR Kart Racing champion Alex Ninovic has stepped up to contest – and now lead – the KA3 Senior Unrestricted class.