A National Karting Development Centre?

Karting Australia and the Gold Coast Kart Club are supporting a proposal to create a National Karting Development Centre on the site of the kart track (formerly Xtreme Karting) at Pimpama.

“The project is currently progressing through the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) process, a planning pathway that reviews environmental, traffic and community impacts to ensure the facility is safe, sustainable and beneficial for the region” Karting Australia posted.

“A proposed National Karting Development Centre facility will deliver purpose-built tracks, driver training, school road-safety programs and the capacity to host major karting events – all designed to develop Australia’s next generation of talent.”

• press release and project summary, below
• further information is on the NKDC website – https://www.nationalkartingdevelopment.com.au/
• support the project by completing an online survey: https://forms.gle/eBPiMDjYM8TicrsH7

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Press Release

National Karting Development Centre: Driving Australia’s Motorsport Future

A bold vision for the future of Australian motorsport has been unveiled with the announcement
of the National Karting Development Centre (NKDC) on the Gold Coast.

Located at Lot 2, Litchfield Lane, Pimpama (formerly Xtreme Karting), the NKDC will combine
world-class karting facilities with education, training, and competition programs designed to
develop the next generation of Australian drivers.

The Centre will feature purpose-built tracks, professional driver training, school-based road
safety initiatives, and the ability to host state and national competitions. Its design is focused
on creating a safe, sustainable, and accessible environment where young drivers can learn,
compete, and grow into elite-level talent, all while engaging the local community.

To bring this vision to life, the project is seeking endorsement for the project via the Ministerial
Infrastructure Designation (MID) process, an assessment framework that facilitates delivery of
community infrastructure. The MID ensures rigorous planning, environmental, and traffic
assessments, with a focus on stakeholder engagement through various stages of the
assessment process.

“The NKDC is more than a motorsport facility – it’s a pathway for Australian talent and a hub for
community engagement,” said Project Director Sera Rohan.

“Through the MID process, we can ensure the facility meets the highest standards and delivers
long-term benefits for the Gold Coast, both on and off the track.”

The NKDC is expected to generate local employment opportunities, boost grassroots
motorsport, and position the Gold Coast as a premier destination for national and international
karting events.

Community support for the project is currently being sought through an online survey and
engagement process that is currently underway.

For more information or to provide feedback, visit nationalkartingdevelopment.com.au