Four young motorsport enthusiasts took to the grid at the Supercars Championship at Barbagallo Raceway.
Camera IconFour young motorsport enthusiasts took to the grid at the Supercars Championship at Barbagallo Raceway. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Joondalup young go karter plays part in Supercars Championship

Tyler BrownJoondalup Times

JOONDALUP go karter Craig Spencer spent the day on the track in a different capacity on the weekend.

The 14-year-old was one of four young motorsport enthusiasts to step onto the grid at the Perth SuperNight round of the Supercars Championship at Barbagallo Raceway.

Craig Spencer (14) stepped out onto the starting grid during the Supercars Championship at Barbagallo Raceway on the weekend.
Camera IconCraig Spencer (14) stepped out onto the starting grid during the Supercars Championship at Barbagallo Raceway on the weekend. Credit: Supplied/Supplied
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The opportunity was part of the inaugural Dunlop Grid Kids Program, working with Karting Australia, where fans aged 12 to 16 get to represent Dunlop on the starting grid as brand ambassadors.

“It was very exciting to see behind the scenes and meet some incredible people,” Spencer said.

“I was very proud to be a Dunlop ambassador as I’ve used Dunlop tyres throughout my karting career.”

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