Various snippets of karting news from here and abroad…
TININI EXPLODES – CRG’s Giancarlo Tinini has called the new anti-launch wheel fairings “An abomination” and will be unwatchable. “And how does it prep them for open-wheel formulas?” he asks. “Simpler fixes could’ve boosted safety without this mess; expect trackside plastic carnage…” This and more in the full interview on Vroomkart.com HERE.
TOP 20 – Speedcafe has published a Top Twenty Australian and New Zealand karters for 2025 list. Penned by Oscar Targett, see who’s in positions 20 through to 11 HERE. For 10th to first, go HERE.
CHASSIS SWITCH – Ward Racing will switch chassis brands for 2026. The renowned Swedish team has been synonymous with Tony Kart for many years, but has now reached an arrangement to run Parolin. The first on-track appearance is scheduled for the opening round of the WSK Super Master Series at La Conca.
RIP JOAQUIM – It has been confirmed a karter was one of the 40 victims in the tragic New Year’s Eve fire at Crans-Montana. 18-year-old Swiss driver Joaquim van Thuyne was celebrating at the venue with his junior football teammates. “Joaquim’s professionalism, kindness and his passion for sport left a lasting impression on all who knew him and competed alongside him” FIA Karting posted. “During the early years of his career competing in Switzerland, Joaquim demonstrated a love for motor sport and great promise, including a recent top‑ten finish in the highly contested X30 Challenge Switzerland.”
SELL OUT – Ipswich Kart Club’s inaugural “Future Champions Clinic” is full. 35 new drivers are booked in for the event on Saturday, January 17. “We kick off at 11am and with our awesome team of driver trainers and club members, all attendees will be well trained to ensure their transition to racing at IKC is an enjoyable experience” the club posted.
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CLOSED DATES – Southern Go Kart Club’s Bolivar circuit will be closed numerous days this month and into February due to track maintenance works:
POLL RESULT – Seems it was a not-so-merry Christmas in 2025! Almost 78% of you said there was nothing karting related in your Christmas, which compares to 69.7% when we asked the same question in 2022.
PINEAPPLES – Ipswich Kart Club will again offer the Pineapple Cup Series at selected IKC Championship Rounds in 2026. The Feature Classes this year will be KA2 Junior and X30 Senior. Round 1 will be on Saturday the 31st of January, Round 2 on Saturday the 2nd of May and Round 3 will be the Ipswich Race of Champions on Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th of August. Entries for Round 1 are expected to open Thursday this week, 15th January.
4SS SPRINT – Another 2026 race calendar, this time the NSW-based Cumberland Ford 4SS Sprint Series, over 5 rounds:
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