KA Covid Advice to Victorian Clubs
Karting Australia has issued the following update to its Victorian clubs, flagging a possible return to competition in November.
Tuning Tips Video: Front Track Width
Here’s another back-to-basics tech video from Power Republic – how to measure and adjust the front track width, plus some tips and measurements to help you set the thing up.
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Brazil Cancelled
FIA Karting has finally conceded there will be no World Championship event in Brazil this year. Instead, the OK & OKJ World Championship will be held in Spain next month.
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Two Aussies at WSK Open Cup
Young Australians William Calleja and Griffin Peebles are contesting the WSK Open Cup round in Italy this weekend, and Calleja has already enjoyed a top ten result in one of his heats.
Warwick Honours Alf
Warwick Kart Club honoured Alf Capri at its race meeting last weekend, rounds 5 and 6 of the club’s 2021 Championship plus Noisy Tour round.
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Vale Mozza
An outpouring of grief and respect has followed the sudden and unexpected passing of Adrian ‘Mozza’ Morrisby in Tasmania on Wednesday.
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Karting & Covid – Poll Result
We ran a second reader poll earlier this month, asking where karters sit regarding COVID vaccination. Here are the results, with reference to the previous poll plus one by speedcafe.
New KNSW Ambassadors for 2021/22
As part of its #TOGETHERWERACE initiative, Karting NSW has named two new Ambassadors for 2021/22
– Imogen Radburn and Luke Angilley.
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Willow Springs’ ProKart Challenge Round
The California ProKart Challenge hosted the penultimate round of the 2021 season on the September 11-12 weekend at the Willow Springs International Raceway.
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Karting Resumes on Sapphire Coast
With lifting of Stay at Home Orders for the Bega region, social karting activities are able to resume at Sapphire Coast Kart Club.
Tuning Tips Video: Rear Track Width
Here’s another back-to-basics tech video from Power Republic – how to measure and adjust the rear track width, plus some tips and measurements to help you set the thing up.
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Karting Returns to Parts of Regional NSW
As of today, karts can return to a bunch of tracks in regional NSW due to easing of restrictions announced in yesterday’s NSW Public Health Order.
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Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Finale
The final round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy took place at the challenging Wackersdorf circuit in Germany last weekend. Here’s the official race report, images and video.
Costs Orders Made Against KA
Following the NSW Supreme Court Judgment last month, costs order have now been made against Karting Australia.
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Victorian Karting Update from KA
Karting Australia has issued an updated message to Karting Victoria and its regional clubs over the new restrictions in the state and what they mean for KA karting.
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Karting To Re-Start in Regional Victoria
With the easing of some restrictions in the state, social karting will be able to re-commence in most parts of regional Victoria from this Friday.
Interview: Nikola Tsolov, Bulgarian FA Driver
Few Bulgarian drivers try their luck in major international events. This year, Nikola Tsolov was the only representative of his country in the European Championship.
KA100 Titles Feature at Ipswich Races
An on-track tribute to Alf Capri was part of the spectacle at the latest round of the Ipswich Kart Club’s 2021 championship, Saturday’s event featuring the KA100 categories.
AusKart Series Kicks Off at Dalby
The opening round of Auskart Racing’s SE QLD Championship was held at Dalby on the weekend, 56 entries contesting the ten categories.
Robinson Secures 5th Straight Rotax Grand Finals Ticket
Overseas-based Australian Lachlan Robinson has secured his fifth straight Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals ticket.
Karters & COVID – Reader Poll #2
Motorsport website Speedcafe.com is asking readers “Will you get vaccinated in order to attend motorsport events?”. We’re not asking that question, but we are asking the same ‘karter & covid’ questions we asked back in July. How much have things changed since then?
Wharton 5th in International Super Cup!
Australian James Wharton has claimed an amazing fifth place in the KZ2 International Super Cup in Sweden on the weekend. Includes full video of the final
Local Wins KZ World Championship
Local Swedish driver Noah Milell has taken out the 2021 FIA Karting World Championship for KZ. Milell dominated the final and lead home a Tony Kart Racing Team one-two. Here’s the official report, results and video.
Karting Essentials: Safety Gear
What’s the safety gear you need to go karting? Derek at Power Republic runs through the essential equipment you need (or should have!) to reduce the risk of injury in a karting crash.
KNSW Opens Up Practice Tyre Regs
Karting NSW has opened up its tyre rules to allow any recognised competition kart tyre to be used in ‘unofficial’ practice sessions at its tracks. The organisation acted on a rule change request put forward from a member.