Fifey 6th in Quallie, WSK Super Master Series
Josh Fife has qualified an excellent 6th in KZ2 at the WSK Super Master Series opener. Marcos Flack is 27th in 60Mini. Here’s the qualifying wrap and some photos (includes live stream link)
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Poll: How Often Do You Practice?
According to a previous poll, the cost of practice and testing to be competitive at a race meeting is a major factor why people plan to race less this year. So, how often are you at the track cutting laps?
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A New Track for Western Australia?
An application for development approval has been submitted for a new motorsport facility in Western Australia – and it includes a kart track
Funding Confirmed for Canberra Track Extension
The ACT Government has confirmed it will pitch in $200,000 to extend the Canberra Kart Racing Club’s Circuit Mark Webber to meet the international standard.
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Pro Tour Points
Point score for the Rotax Pro Tour after the opening round has now been released.
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Flack & Fife Top Ten Adria International
Australian karters Marcos Flack and Joshua Fife both enjoyed strong showings and made the finals at the opening round of the WSK Champions Cup at Adria International on the weekend (includes event wrap and photo gallery).
New Zealand’s Wood Wins Jnr MAX in Melbourne
Wellington karter Ryan Wood picked up another Pro Tour win on the weekend, and several other Kiwis had strong showings. Here’s the Kiwi Report for the opening round of Rotax Pro Tour.
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Debutantes & Seasoned Pros Take Pro Tour Victories
Rotax Pro Tour round 1 is done. Here’s the official Finals day report and photos from a scorching Todd Rd
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Woolston, Moore and Rogers Lead The Way at Pro Tour
Pro Tour racers had to contend with a hot and humid Melbourne today as qualifying and the heat races were contested at Todd Rd, but the conditions couldn’t stop Troy Woolston, Lane Moore and Josh Rogers from winning all their heats.
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Live Timing: Pro Tour & WSK Champions Cup
Here are the links you need for the weekend to follow the opening round of Rotax Pro Tour in Melbourne, plus the two Aussies in Italy at the WSK Champions Cup round.
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Musical Chairs Off Season for Vic Superkarters
The off-season has been like a game of musical chairs in Victorian Superkarting with several drivers changing class for 2018. Here’s a preview for the opening round at Phillip Island next month.
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The Kiwis in Melbourne for Pro Tour Opener
Nine karters from New Zealand are in Melbourne for the opening round of the 2018 Rotax Pro Tour this weekend.
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SP Tools Become Title Sponsor For Australian Kart Championship
SP Tools has expanded its partnership with Karting Australia to become the title sponsor of the 5-round Australian Kart Championship.
Buckley Scoops Nicole Franks Memorial at Ladies Cup
Alice Buckley was awarded the Nicole Franks Memorial Trophy at the 2018 edition of the Ladies Cup event at Lithgow. (UPDATE: more podium pics added 26/1/18)
Chassis Partners For Rotax Grand Finals
Rotax has announced there will be no change in the chassis partners for the 2018 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals.
AKRA’s Wollongong Series Dates
Australian Kart Racers Alliance has published dates for a six round series at the Wollongong Kart Tack, plus a NSW state title. AKRA’s Nationals will be at Toowoomba.
Ethan Wyllie Nails McDonald’s Young Guns
The Wyllie name is synonymous with Tasmanian karting, and now young Ethan has put his name on one of the state’s most coveted trophies – the McDonald’s Young Guns shield.
How To: Wheel Alignment with Sniper Lasers
Here’s a video demonstration of doing a front-end wheel alignment using the Sniper laser system.
Facebook Changes – And What You Should Do
Facebook’s algorithm is changing. This means your News Feed will change. So here’s what you need to do…
Superkarts Australia Announce National Series
Superkarts Australia has confirmed it will run a two round Nationals Series in 2018, encompassing events at Phillip Island and Sydney Motorsport Park.
IP Karting Australia Set For Strong Pro Tour Campaign
Factory Praga driver Jorge Pescadore will compete in DD2 at the opening round of the Rotax Pro Tour as IP Karting Australia sets up for another strong campaign.
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