Quick News!
Some news briefs – various event infos (City of Sydney returns, escape winter in the NT, win a new Arrow), JP karter in cars this weekend, DPE rain suit, Rotax race package lease deal, etc.
AKRA Round 2 at The ‘Gong
Eighty-two entries fronted at Wollongong for the second round of AKRA’s Championship last weekend. Judging by the quotes in the results, much fun was had!
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Rotax Confirm Chassis Partners for 2021 Grand Finals
BRP-Rotax has announced the chassis partners for the 2021 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain.
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National Volunteer Week – Julie & Michael O’Brien
On day four of National Volunteering Week we celebrate not one, but two hard working volunteers – Julie and Michael O鈥橞rien who have been volunteering in Victoria for 16 years.
Class Veteran Keeps Winning
Auckland karter Ryan Grant has been racing and winning in New Zealand鈥檚 premier 125cc/6-speed KZ2 class for 14 years. And if he continues to drive with the pace, precision and …
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Driver PR: Mathew Basso, Metro Series Rnd 2
Leading the championship after winning the opening round at Oakleigh, Mathew Basso took to the second round of the Victorian Metro Karting Series over the weekend at the Eastern Lions Kart Club.
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O/S Aussie Wrap
A couple of Australians competed in karting events overseas last weekend. James Wharton had a strong finish inside the top ten of the OK final at the European Championship opener in Belgium, while Victorian KZ2 driver Blaine Densley contested the third round of the ProKart Series in New Zealand.
Slip & Slide at European Championship Opener
A sudden rain shower lead to a massive crash in an OK Junior heat race at the opening round of the European Championship on the weekend.
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National Volunteer Week – Ian Watson
Karting Australia’s ‘Day Three’ National Volunteer holds many roles in South Australian karting, from Track Inspector and State President to First Aid Officer at his local club.
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Driver PR: Reece Cohen, KZ2 Super Series
Despite not getting any practice on the Canberra circuit, Reece Cohen was able to progressively work his way forward to win the third round of the NSW KZ2 Super Series on the weekend.
Driver PR: Ashton Cattach, Metro Series Rnd 2
Cattach, in only his third meeting since moving up from the junior ranks, was up against a competitive KA3 Senior Light in the second round of the Metro Series on the weekend.
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Vic Metro Series, Round 2
The people at Pucka have been kept busy with two big events in a row. Mitch McLellan reports from the second round of the Vic Metro Series that attracted around 130 entries on the weekend.
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Driver PR: Lucas Rickard, Metro Series Rnd 2
Cadet 9 racer Lucas Rickard took to the Eastern Lions Kart Club for the second time in two weekends, competing in the second round of the Victorian Metro Series.
Driver PR: Ashton Ardley, Metro Series Rnd 2
Junior driver Ashton Ardley took to the second round of the Victorian Metro Karting Series at the Eastern Lions Kart Club over the weekend, his second consecutive meeting at the circuit.
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National Volunteer Week – Tracey Driscoll
Seeing kids have fun is what Tracey Driscoll says is the most reward thing about being a Karting Australia official in this, the second of KA’s National Volunteer Week profiles.
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How To: Wheel Alignment WITHOUT Lasers
Do you need laser alignment tools to do a front-end alignment on a kart? The answer is NO! This video goes Old School 馃檪
RIP Paul Ardill
Former kart manufacturer, engine tuner and magazine publisher Paul Ardill has lost his life in a cycling accident.
People Awards
A couple of “karting people” in NSW have been recognised for their services to the sport – Max Laybutt and Michael Parsons.
Driver PR: Richardson Motorsport, GPS Rnd 3
Richardson Motorsport took to the third round of the Golden Power Series last weekend at the Eastern Lions Kart Club, Charlee competing in KA4 Junior Heavy while Erin lined up in TaG Restricted Light.
Rotax Push Back Grand Finals
BRP-Rotax has changed the date for the 2021 edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain.
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Mothers Day Meeting at Warwick
With their mate going into semi retirement, the Restricted TaG class drivers did an on-track salute to Jimmy Fritz at the Warwick Mothers Day meeting on the weekend. The Noise reports, with video.
New Honour for Over 40s Titles
The annual Over Forties Titles at Coffs Harbour are going to be very different this year. The Coffs Harbour Kart Club will honour one of its and the event’s founding members who sadly passed away last year – Russell Grimson.
Driver PR: James Ceveri, GPS Rnd 3
James Ceveri looked to continue his strong season in Junior Light at the Golden Power Series over the weekend before moving to the Senior ranks for the next round.
Golden Power Series, Round 3
With 280 karters entered in the meeting, the Eastern Lions’ club round of the Golden Power Series on the weekend was one of the largest the series has seen. Packed with action, red flag delays resulted in some shortened finals. Bailey Dixon reports from Pucka.