Qualifying: European OK & Junior Championship
The 139 participants in the fourth round of the FIA Karting European Championship for OK and Junior have met sweltering conditions in the middle of Spain this weekend.
Victorian Event Postponements
Karting Victoria has confirmed the postponement of several more events in the state, leading to what will likely be a tight and busy schedule for the back end of the year.
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Gippsland’s July Race Day
The Gippsland Go Kart Club’s July race day featured another new driver to the sport, Harry Jones making his first start in the Cadet 12 class. Race wrap, results and photos.
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New Date for City of Melbourne & SA Championship
The City of Melbourne Titles and the South Australian Kart Championship have been rescheduled due to issues around COVID restrictions.
KA100 Class Highlight of California ProKart Round
The California ProKart Challenge entered the second half of its season at Santa Maria last weekend, and it was the KA100 Senior category that was the largest class at the event.
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South Australian Karting Closes
In line with Government requirements, Karting Australia has shut down all KA karting activity in South Australia. Click through for the official statement.
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Aussie Wins at Euro Rotax Round
Lachlan Robinson enjoyed another strong performance at the latest Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy round, finishing first on the road in both Senior MAX finals in Germany.
Two Karting Icons Pass
It has been a sad few days for Australian karting with two prominent industry and karting identities passing away within a matter of days – Alf Capri and Neil Coleman.
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Champions of the Future Battle Spanish Heat
Two big fields of OK and OK Junior battled 37-deg temperatures at the Zuera round of the Champions of the Future series. James Wharton made the final but was not able to feature.
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Corberi Loses Appeal
Luca Corberi, the driver who received a 15 year ban for his actions at last year’s KZ World Championship, has lost his appeal.
How-To: Balance Your Wheels
Is it worth balancing your wheels? It is if you’re looking for every ounce of performance! In this week’s Power Republic video, Derek shows how to use small self-adhesive lead weights to balance wheels that are fitted to the kart.
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Storm Lashes NZ Schools Championship
New Zealand’s top school-age karters proved their mettle as torrential rain lashed the Tokoroa circuit that hosted the 103 entries for this year’s KartSport NZ National Schools’ Championship meeting on Saturday.
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Reader Poll: Karters & COVID Vaccination
There are new lockdowns, border and travel restrictions, race meetings postponed, Government promoting vaccination, dissidents promoting the opposite. Regardless of where you sit in the political/ethical/medical/logical landscape, we’d like to know where you, the karter, sits regarding COVID vaccination.
Remaining AKC Rounds Postponed
With growing COVID restrictions this week, Karting Australia has decided to postpone next week’s round 4 of the Australian Kart Championship and will push back the fifth round as well.
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Temporary Tyre Rule Change
Karting Australia has advised its licence holders of a temporary change to the permitted wet weather tyres in the Cadet 9, Cadet 12 and KA4 classes, allowing various tyres from Vega, Dunlop, MG and Mojo to be used alongside the regulated Bridgestone.
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Preview: NZ Schools’ Championship
Having missed last year due to COVID, the 18th running of KartSport New Zealand’s National Schools’ Championship will take place this weekend with over 100 kids entered for the event.
Driver PR: Ashton Ardley, ELKC Race Day
Ashton Ardley took on the KA4 Junior Light field at the July Round of the Eastern Lions Kart Club Championship over the weekend.
Driver PR: Lucas Constanzo, ELKC Race Day
Lucas Costanzo had his final hit out at the July Club Day, before his tilt at the fourth round of the Australian Kart Championship later this month.
Driver PR: Chadd Moore, ELKC Race Day
Chadd Moore took on the July round of the Eastern Lions Kart Club Championship over the weekend, now taking on the premier KA3 Junior class in preparation for a big 2022 season.
Driver PR: Ashton Cattach, ELKC Race Day
Ashton Cattach, in his first full senior season, had his final Australian Kart Championship preparation at the Eastern Lions Kart Club over the weekend.
Facility Closed; Race of Stars Cancelled
The Xtreme Karting facility near Pimpama on the Gold Coast has closed, forcing the cancellation of the annual Race of Stars karting event.
Antonelli & Keeble Take Euro Round 3
While Freddie Slater was busy celebrating imminent victory in the Junior final, Harley Keeble snatched it by 0.002s in a photo finish at Sarno on the weekend. Australian James Wharton finished 12th in the OK final (includes video).
How-To Video: Avoid Disaster
You’re on the grid, the gate slides open, you push the button to start the engine – but nothing happens… This week’s Power Republic video shows how to switch out a failed button with an after market replacement.
Vale Yvonne Tolmer
South Australian karting is in mourning with the passing yesterday of iconic Southern Go Kart Club Life Member Yvonne Tolmer.
Poles in Sarno
Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli and American James Egozi have qualified fastest for round 3 of the European OK and Junior Championship at Sarno, Italy, this weekend. James Wharton posted the 18th fastest time in OK.