The 2021 FIA Karting Calendar
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has confirmed the 2021 FIA Karting calendar.
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Vic Poll: Should Club Day Dates Be Staggered?
Unlike other states, Karting Victoria reserves the last Sunday of each month for its clubs to conduct their own ‘closed club’ (ie, club members only) race meetings. But in light of the COVID recovery of karting, should this be changed?
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Green Light For Vic Return
Despite rollback on some restrictions in the state, Karting Australia has given Victoria the green light to resume race days this weekend.
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Bart Price: COVID & The Karting Industry
COVID-19 has impacted people and commerce around the globe. We had a chat with Bart Price about how it’s affecting DPE and the Australian karting industry.
Kart Globe: Edition 4
The 4th edition of Kart Globe looks at how the karting industry is coping and attempting recovery from the COVID-19 lockdowns. This weeks guests include Danilo Rossi, Cash van Belle, Daniil Kvyat, Dino Chiesa and many more…
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QR-Codes for KNSW
Karting NSW will keep a record of all spectators and participants attending KNSW sanctioned events via its new QR-code system.
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KA Racing Resumes as Restrictions Ease
Karting Australia sanctioned competition will be underway in almost all states by the end of this month, and Pro Tour and AKC could resume in August and September respectively.
Statement: Bathurst Kart Club
The Bathurst Kart Club has released a statement regarding issues surrounding its proposed kart racing circuit on top of Mount Panorama.
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NZ Karters Turn Up The Heat
Kart racing has returned to New Zealand, 270+ drivers taking to the track in Auckland, Rotorua, Palmerston North, Christchurch and Dunedin – though those at Dunedin had to clear the ice first!
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Karticle: Coming Out of COVID @ Albury Wodonga
Bailey Dixon wraps up COVID-19 as seen by his local club at Albury Wodonga – plus a Karticle Kartoon!
FIA Partner With Ferrari for Girls
Scuderia Ferrari has partnered with the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission to detect and nurture 12-16 year old female drivers to help them develop a professional career in motorsport.
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New Date & Venue for Rotax Grand Finals
BRP-Rotax has moved the 2020 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals into next year, and the event will now be held in Europe instead of Bahrain.
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KNSW: Full Racing From July 1st
Karting NSW Inc clubs will be able to run full race meetings, possibly even with spectators, from July 1st.
KA’s 2019 Annual Report
Karting Australia has released its Annual Report for 2019. The report includes messages from the Board Chairman and CEO plus financial information, Governance statement, information about the Track Development Fund etc.
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Darwin: We’re Racing!
The Darwin Karting Association will return to competition at the Hidden Valley Circuit on Sunday, June 14. There is no entry number cap or limits on pit crew – even spectators are allowed!
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AIDKA Return To Racing Update
The Australian Independent Dirt Kart Association has today published an update of where the return to racing stands for the organisation in the various states in which it has clubs – WA, NT, SA and QLD.
Kart Globe – Episode III
Here’s the latest episode of Kart Globe, the Karting Global News Network. Host Jenni Wade chats with a range of special guests from around the world.
European Championship Round Cancelled
The Swedish round of the European Championship for the OK and OK Junior categories will not be run in 2020 – and it’s for the same reason a number of significant local events will not run this year – a lack of time in the back-half of the season.
KA: Racing Possible From June 12
Despite some State Governments now allowing competitive sporting events to take place, Karting Australia has announced June 12 is the earliest any competition under its watch can take place.
“We Did It!” – Statement From Karting NSW
Karting NSW has issued a statement after returning to racing at Lismore and Orange today, the first kart race meetings since the COVID-19 lockdowns began.
AIDKA Clarifies Racing Return
The Australian Independent Dirt Kart Association has communicated its standing regarding returning to racing across the various states in which it operates.
KNSW Confirms Racing This Sunday
Karting NSW Inc has confirmed it has written confirmation from the NSW Police Operational Legal Unit to run racing events this Sunday at Lismore and Orange.
Racing Resumption: It’ll Be State-By-State
Karting Australia has confirmed racing will resume on a state-by-state basis as the individual State Government restrictions allow. And while KA will not allow racing in NSW just yet, KNSW is going green this Sunday at two venues.
FIA Open Ethics & Compliance Hotline
The FIA has opened an ethics and compliance hotline. It gives anyone the opportunity to report breaches relating to regulations, misconduct, manipulation of results, drug use plus a whole lot more.
Kart Globe – Edition 2
The second edition of Kart Globe has been released. Host Jenni Wade catches up with karting media from around the world to discuss the sport and it’s recovery, plus an interview with RGMMC Group’s James Geidel (promoter of the FIA Karting Championship).