Robert Stout earns first National top 10!!

Jacksonville, Fl. March 10th 2007 Robert Stout clip_image002The World Karting Association (WKA) kicked off the 2007 George Kugler Manufactures Cup series this past weekend at the 103rd street complex in Jacksonville, Fl. The historic track is loaded with high banked turns and a long high speed straightaway. 15 year old Robert Stout entered the event in the TAG Sr. class with his new #56 Birel Chassis prepared by Motorama Kart Parts (MKP) Lucas Oil backed Hot Licks, and Torco Race Robert Stout clip_image004Fuels race kart. The class was loaded with the best kart racers in the country, “I couldn’t believe the big names in the class, everywhere I turned there were national event winners”! Fifty six competitors were fighting for thirty starting positions. Stout said “The last time we came to one of these events we didn’t even qualify for the final so that was our first goal.” Stout was a full second off the pace at the end of Friday’s practice so qualifying would be close.