Thirty-six competitors took part in this year’s karting competition organized by the Malta McLaren F1 Club at the Badger Raceway, Ta’ Qali. The event was sponsored by Vodafone Malta Ltd.

Martin Abela, the overall winner of the competition, was presented with the McLaren Club Challenge Cup by the club’s Honorary Chairperson Ms Penelope Ciangura. Saviour Grima and Jurgen Scicluna placed second and third respectively. The latter two and the winner also received trophies donated by Badger Raceway. A memento was also presented to all the participants.

This is the seventh karting event organized by the local McLaren Club since its foundarion twelve years ago. A large number of members, friends and relatives gave their heartfelt support during the competition, while club official Joseph Baron was in charge of the event.