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How-To Video: Rotax MAX Tuning

Wednesday 16th October, 2019Wednesday 16th October, 2019 by ksn_admin

Here’s another tech how-to video by Derek Jones at Power Republic – carby tuning on the Rotax MAX, covering things like jetting, float heights and needle positions.

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Karting Internationals at Movie World

Wednesday 16th October, 2019Wednesday 16th October, 2019 by Media Release

Supercars Champion James Courtney hosted International Karting Stars Davide Forè from Italy and Frenchman Anthony Abbasse at Gold Coast’s Movie World this morning.

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Interview: Luca Filini

Wednesday 16th October, 2019Wednesday 16th October, 2019 by Media Release

Luca Filini has gained valuable experience as a kart mechanic, assisting many drivers in major international competitions. When the merger between the two famous companies Birel and ART Grand Prix became a reality at the end of 2014, Luca Filini (33 years old) joined the factory based in Lissonne near Milan.

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Interview: Nikita Bedrin

Wednesday 16th October, 2019Wednesday 16th October, 2019 by Media Release

13-year-old Nikita Bedrin is one of a promising generation of Russian drivers who have invaded the paddocks of major international karting events.

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More Karting at Eastern Creek

Monday 14th October, 2019Monday 14th October, 2019 by ksn_admin

More kart racing is set to take place at Eastern Creek in 2020 with news that Karting NSW has reached an ‘in principle’ agreement with venue operator Gary Holt.

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Pro Tour 2020

Monday 14th October, 2019Monday 14th October, 2019 by Media Release

IKD have made significant cost saving changes to the 2020 Rotax Pro Tour, specifically in the area of travel. Also, here’s a teams list and what they’re offering for next year.

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CC Success at Junior Sprint Classic

Monday 14th October, 2019Monday 14th October, 2019 by Media Release

Driver’s using CC Racing engines again starred at the annual Junior Sprint Classic held last week at Puckpunyal. CC Racing enjoyed wins in five of the nine classes, including a 1-2-3-4 lockout

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Kiwi Report: ROK Cup Superfinal

Monday 14th October, 2019Monday 14th October, 2019 by Media Release

Two of the eight Kiwis who contested the ROK Cup Superfinal in Italy on the weekend are heading home with trophies.

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Aussie Assault: 24 Karters Racing Overseas

Saturday 12th October, 2019Saturday 12th October, 2019 by Media Release

Twenty-Four Australian kart racers will be in action across three separate International karting events over the next three weeks.

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Abbasse Arrives for Race of Stars

Saturday 12th October, 2019Saturday 12th October, 2019 by Media Release

Reigning Race of Stars Champion Anthony Abbasse has arrived in Australia ahead of next weekend’s event on the Gold Coast.

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NZ Top Half Round 3

Saturday 12th October, 2019Saturday 12th October, 2019 by ksn_admin

Junior drivers turn up the heat – Cold winds and wet weather challenged drivers and crew members alike at the latest Top Half kart series round at Tokoroa Raceway last weekend,

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Preview: Kiwi ROKkers in Italy

Saturday 12th October, 2019Saturday 12th October, 2019 by Media Release

KIWI EIGHT ‘READY TO ROK’ AT BIG CUP SUPERFINAL EVENT IN ITALY They have qualified by beating their peers at home. And last weekend each got to complete what effectively was a dry run at the big Trofeo D’Autunno (Autumn Trophy) meeting at the South Garda Karting Complex at Lonato in northern Italy. Now the …

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Countdown On for Team Australia Drivers

Tuesday 8th October, 2019Tuesday 8th October, 2019 by ksn_admin

The countdown is well and truly on for the 20th Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals which commence in Italy on October 19 – and seven of the 13 members of Team Australia already have World Finals experience.

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Winning Start for Sharp

Tuesday 8th October, 2019Tuesday 8th October, 2019 by Media Release

Young Christchurch karter Louis Sharp enjoyed a winning start to his first racing trip to Europe, the 12-year-old storming through the pack to win the Mini ROK class B Final at the annual Trofeo D’Autunno (Autumn Trophy) meeting in Italy on the weekend.

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2020 International Calendar

Tuesday 8th October, 2019Tuesday 8th October, 2019 by ksn_admin

The FIA karting calendar for 2020 was confirmed at the recent World Motor Sport Council meeting. Dates and events are…

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Williams Champion of Champions

Sunday 6th October, 2019Sunday 6th October, 2019 by ksn_admin

Kobi Williams has taken out the 2019 Champion of Champions feature race at the annual Junior Sprint Classic meeting at Puckapunyal today. Williams beat home Bailey Collins and Nicholas Sacco in the 20-lap race for KA3 Junior.

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Nyora Opens Speedway Season

Sunday 6th October, 2019Sunday 6th October, 2019 by ksn_admin

Round 1 of the Yarra Valley Speedway Kart Club’s 2019-20 season kicked off with a night event at Nyora Speedway on October 5.

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WA Kart Championship

Sunday 6th October, 2019Sunday 6th October, 2019 by ksn_admin

Twelve blue plates were awarded at the West Australian Kart Championship at Esperance last weekend. Here’s the full class-by-class race report.

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