DPE Kart Superstore Truck Operations
There seems to be some confusion around the DPE Kart Superstore truck in 2026 – there is no change to this service which will continue to operate as usual (Statement from DPE)
KNSW 2026 Kart Stars
The Dunlop Kart Stars Championship kicks off in Canberra later this month, over $30,000 in cash prizes on offer across the seven rounds (and drivers from any state can enter :p )
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Preview: Cadet Titles / IKC Rnd 1
Two classes are already at track capacity for the opening round of the Ipswich Kart Club’s 2026 Championship later this month, the Cadet Titles.
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South Pacific Titles Return
Orange Kart Club has confirmed the iconic South Pacific Titles will be contested in 2026 following the highly successful revival of the event last year.
Poll: State Series Restrictions
Do you agree with Karting Australia’s new State Series driver restrictions?
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Interstate Restrictions!
Karting Australia and its various state organisations will restrict interstate competition at some state-level events in 2026.
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RPM Take Over DPE Race Team
RPM Karting will take over the running and infrastructure of the DPE race team and has already signed one of Australian karting’s most decorated drivers (Note: the DPE spare parts truck will continue normal operations servicing customers at race meetings)
Bianchi Kart Recovered
One of the karts stolen from the family of the late F1 driver Jules Bianchi has been found.
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Kerbed Ambition
Kerbed Ambition: The Documentary – a great video that follows Kiwi karting icon Daniel Bray and his battles on the world stage against legends of the sport.
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How To: Castor/Camber Kit Fitment
Dezzy’s back! The first Power Republic video for 2026 shows how to install the KartShop Castor Kit to allow custom front-end setups.
Aussie Named Rookie Of The Year!
Australia’s James Anagnostiadis has been awarded the FIA Karting Rookie Of The Year title in the OK category.
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IAME Homologation Update
Karting NSW has updated the Technical Specification Documents for IAME 100 Reedjet and IAME X30 engines.
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Winter Champs Crowned
The first Rotax champions of the 2026 season have been crowned at the RMC Winter Cup in sunny Spain on Saturday.
LIVE: RMC Winter Cup
135 drivers are contesting the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Winter Cup, live streamed from Spain.
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Retro Calendar
Retro Karting Australia has published its race calendar for 2026 which includes a one-event Nationals and four-round Oceania series.
Spec Karts for Rotax
A ‘Trophy Class’ spec category will be available for Australian Rotax racers in 2026 and Junior MAX will be ditching the Junior engine.
Junior Advanced Driving Course at Sandown
Driver Dynamics will be presenting a Junior Advanced Car Control and Vehicle Dynamics Training Course at Sandown Raceway next month.
New Exhaust Socket for Rotax
A new exhaust socket for Rotax engines competing in TaG Restricted classes has been approved by Karting Australia.
10 Years for Pace Images
It started by taking photos of club days at Todd Rd. This year, Ben Roehlan’s Pace Images celebrates 10 years of motorsport storytelling.
AIDKA Re-Brands
AIDKA (Australian Independent Dirt Kart Association) has re-branded to Dirt Karting Of Australia.
Poll: A Karting Christmas?
Were karting related items part of your Christmas this year – or not? Cast a quick vote in this reader poll!
Merry Christmas
Season’s Greetings and best wishes to all the KartSportNews readers and all the individuals and families involved in this great sport.