Launi wins National Championship For GP Racing Karts

Launi dominates Rotax DD2 final at Goodwood

GOODWOOD, ONTARIO - GP Racing Karts and the Innisfil Indy racing team had a fantastic weekend at the ASN/FIA Canadian National Karting Championships which were held this past weekend at the historic Goodwood Kartways.

GP Racing Karts team leader, Frank Launi, along with teammates Zack Meyer and Michael Lombardi were all competing in the headline Rotax DD2 class. There was not only a National Championship on the line for the trio, but also a birth to join Team Canada at the Rotax Max World Finals later this year in Egypt.

"This weekend was very important to us," Launi said. "We knew with the level of competition in DD2 that it would be a tough haul, but I had confidence in our Innisfil Indy team, and the GP Racing Karts."

Launi, who qualified second in DD2, while his teammate Meyer was third and Lombardi slotted in 12^th. In the heat races, Launi and Meyer were consistently at the front, while Lombardi made his way up the crowded field.

In the final, it was all Launi from the drop of the green flag. Launi took the lead early during the fifth lap and never looked back. It was a huge - and very popular - win for Launi.

"I just want to thank everyone that had a part in this win," Launi said. "It couldn't have gone any better in the final, and I am very happy to have another chance to represent Canada at the World Finals. Our GP Racing Kart chassis was perfect the entire 30 lap distance, and my Rotax engine performed perfectly thanks to my brother Joe. This is a great win for our team, and once again thanks to everyone that made this happen - especially my dad and my brother."

Meyer also had a decent result in the final, finishing fifth, and Lombardi, after starting seventh, had a good run going until he had an issue with his nose cone that forced him to retire. Eric Gerrits, who was also on a GP Racing Kart finished 7^th in DD2.

GP Racing Karts Quick facts.

GP Racing Karts are distributed by Innisfil Indy Karting. Team drivers Frank Launi, Zack Meyer and Michael Lombardi compete on GP Racing Karts. For more information on GP Racing Karts, contact Frank Launi at 905-775-4686, or visit them at www.innisfilindykarting.com/gp/

DD2 Final - Official Top Ten Results

1. Frank Launi (GP)
2. Daniel Morad
3. Sal Ditta
4. Darren White
5. Zach Meyers (GP)
6. Jeffery Petriello
7. Eric Gerrits (GP)
8. Eric Simon
9. Enrico Menotti
10. Tyler McEwan