For Arnold, the package gives him everything he needs to restart his passion for karting, having raced in his younger years.
The prize, valued at around $25,000, included a brand new Arrow racing kart, Yamaha engine, kart trailer, Australian Karting Association licence, local AKA kart club membership, helmet, race suit, boots, gloves as well as a $2000 racing budget.
The competition reaped over 5000 entries, with Patricia lodging just one entry form, at one of Red Rooster franchisee Christine Allen's stores, with Allen also present to lend her support at the Townsville Kart Club today.
"This is one of the most successful competitions we have run here at the Townsville Bulletin," said Townsville Bulletin editor, Peter Gleeson.
"I was excited right from the first time that Kelly Racing suggested we put together such a fabulous prize and the lucky winner truly has everything it takes to get into karting."
Kelly also took time out to offer advise to nine young local Townsville Kart Club members today.
"The young drivers always amaze people. They might be small but they drive like little adults because they have a lot of ability and they certainly know what they're doing out there on the track behind the wheel."
Kelly was also glowing in his praises for the Townsville V8 Supercar event.
"It's a great little track," said Todd Kelly.
"It's a pretty demanding race to do 72 laps around this place. So fitness comes into it and it's almost comparable to Adelaide. It's a hard place but quite an enjoyable circuit to drive around.
"The support from all the fans here has been absolutely outstanding so this event has really blown everyone away."
For further information please contact:
Chris Jordan - BAM Media: +61 412 936 338
Communications Manager - Kelly Racing
