Country Series Kick Off
The South West Kart Club hosted over 150 entries for the opening round of the DPE Kart Superstore Victorian Country Series at Cobden on the weekend.
Lawson Returns for CIK Trophy of NZ
Open-wheel racer Liam Lawson will have his final kart race on home soil before returning to Europe when he contests the CIK Trophy of New Zealand this weekend.
advertisement
Aussie Wins in Orlando
Praga ambassador driver Jonathon Marcusson overcame a number of engine issues to win rounds three & four of the Rotax Winter Trophy at Orlando, Florida, recently.
advertisement
IAME’s Sunny Winter Cup
Over 200 drivers across three X30 categories contested the IAME Winter Cup in sunny Valencia last weekend (includes video – check out the X30 Senior final – shunts & chicane cutting!)
Euro Video – WSK Super Masters
Video – Here’s the highlights package from the WSK Super Master Series round 1 at Lonato.
advertisement
Race Day Positions at JGM
Jess Golding Motorsport is looking to add race day personnel to its expanding team for a number of upcoming events at Ipswich.
advertisement
Big Opener for Ipswich City Dirt Karters
Ipswich City Dirt Kart Club opened its year of competition with almost 100 entries competing across 12 groups in round one of its two and four-stroke Championships. The Noise reports.
Mitch Hangs Up The Mic
Mitchell McLellan of MMS Media and Commentating has decided to pull the pin on his karting media and commentary work.
advertisement
WSK Super Master Rnd 1
Nine drivers flew the Australian flag at the opening round of the WSK Super Master Series at Lonato, Italy, on the weekend. Here’s how they went (plus official finals day report and pics)
advertisement
Remo Confirms Another Year
Remo Luciani has confirmed he’ll be racing hard for at least another year of competitive karting.
Engine Warmers
Tyre blankets are not allowed, but several teams were spotted using engine blankets at the WSK Champions Cup event in Italy recently.
advertisement
IKC Championship To Open with Cadet Titles
Over 300 entries are set to contest the opening round of the 2023 Ipswich Kart Club Championship on Saturday, with Cadet 9 and Cadet 12 drivers duking it out for the IKC Cadet Titles.
advertisement
Kids of Racers
Several of the Mini class drivers at the recent WSK Champions Cup at Lonato come from notable motor racing stock.
Video Highlights: WSK Champions Cup
Here’s the highlights package from the WSK Champions Cup finals at Lonato on the weekend (KZ2, OK, OK-J, Mini, Mini U10, X30 Jnr, X30 Snr – English commentary)
advertisement
The Pink Plate
Delayed from 2022, the Albury Wodonga Kart Club successfully ran The Pink Plate on the weekend, attracting a strong representation of female drivers from around the country.
advertisement
Calleja Comeback at Champions Cup
William Calleja was top placed Australian at the WSK Champions Cup at Lonato on the weekend. Calleja put in a strong comeback after qualifying 20th in the Mini class to eventually place fifth in the final.
Lawson Shines as Youngsters Impress
Red Bull Junior race driver Liam Lawson displayed his stunning skills on a soaked circuit to win KZ2 at the City of Sails at Auckland on the weekend.
advertisement
Karting NSW Sick of Rumours
Sick of false rumours and allegations made by parts of the karting community, Karting NSW has made a public statement addressing a range of issues.
advertisement
Tony Quin Boosts NZ KartStars
Triple Eight Engineering major shareholder Tony Quinn is backing this year’s KartStars series in New Zealand via his Hampton Downs circuit and the Tony Quinn Foundation.
Jess Golding Motorsport Launches
Former Australian Karting Champion Jess Golding officially launched her new race team “Jess Golding Motorsport” at Ipswich Kart Club, offering “big team support without the big team price tag.”
advertisement
Oliver Wickham Sets Young Guns Record
By winning the 26th annual Wyllie’s Kart City Young Guns feature race at Launceston on Saturday, Oliver Wickham has become the first driver to win the event in Cadet 9, Cadet 12 and now Juniors. Jade Stone reports.
advertisement
News Briefs
Latest industry movements, Mr Rescue video, OK-N postponed, driver signings, Aussies in the ice, plus more!
Tony Kart Seats
Tony Kart Australia is looking for suitably skilled drivers to fill the remaining spots in its 2023 Australian Kart Championship campaign.
advertisement
Super Heavy Superkarts
Australian Superkart Events has added a new Championship class to its roster this year – Dunlop Super Heavy for Rotax Max karts.
IKR & How It Works
Last October, the FIA World Motor Sport Council approved the introduction of an International Karting Ranking (IKR) for 2023 and onwards. More information about how it works has now been released.