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The WKA Florida Karting Championship Series (FKCS) kicked off the first of its six races in the series, at the Anderson facility in Palmetto Florida. Race Sport Karting brought a handful of drivers and collected three podiums in the process. The Micro Max class saw driver Joseph Terribile have a painfully close challenge for the second spot, but came up half a Kart short at the wire. Congratulations to him and his family. Race Sport's Emily Lander in her debut (FKCS) Rotax Senior race captured the pole position in under less than ideal conditions. As the temperature and rain were falling, the competitors took to the track for qualifying. Inspite of the 37 degree wet conditions Emily showed the way with a commanding margin over the field. Dry conditions prevailed as the track went back to mandatory slicks just prior to the pre final. With the Rotax class combined with Tag light Emily started outside pole on the front row. A venture into a "still wet off line corner" sent Emily back to last on the final lap. With darkness rapidly approaching the final race was shortened from 10 laps to 5. Starting from the 7th position Emily set out on a mission. 5 short laps later she was waxing the bumper of the of the second place finisher and had to settle for third position. Emily also received the FKCS fast lap award. 

The Stock Moto class had Race Sport's Butch Lander, qualify in the pole position and finishing first in both the pre final and final events. Butch also received the FKCS fast lap award.

Check the FKCS website www.flwkasprintseries for updates and results. Next race at Homestead FL, April 10,11.

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