Multiple people have been recognised and honoured for their services to the sport at Karting Australia’s Building Better Kart Clubs Conference.
The organisation awarded six Life Memberships, one Impact On Karting recognition, plus three Hall of Fame inductees.
Congratulations and well done to all!
- photos from the conference are on KA’s Facebook page HERE
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KARTING AUSTRALIA – IMPACT ON KARTING RECIPIENT – CRAIG DENTON
Craig Denton’s four decades of leadership, governance reform and international representation have been recognised with Karting Australia’s Impact on Karting Award
2026 KARTING AUSTRALIA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE – MARK WINTERBOTTOM
Mark Winterbottom’s record-setting karting career and pathway to Supercars stardom have been honoured with induction into the Karting Australia Hall of Fame.
2026 KARTING AUSTRALIA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE – JIM MORTON
Jim Morton’s legacy as a pioneering importer, team owner and mentor has been recognised with induction into the Karting Australia Hall of Fame for shaping generations of top drivers.
2026 KARTING AUSTRALIA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE – DARRELL SMITH
Darrell Smith’s journey from international race winner to global Rotax leader has earned him induction into the Karting Australia Hall of Fame for his elite competition success and industry impact.
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2026 LIFE MEMBERSHIP RECIPIENT – TRISH BARTLETT
Trish Bartlett’s pioneering work in timing systems, infrastructure and administration has been honoured with Karting Australia Life Membership for her transformative service to karting.
2026 LIFE MEMBERSHIP RECIPIENT – KIM LIGHT
Kim Light’s lifelong volunteerism and administration in Western Australian karting have been honoured with Karting Australia Life Membership for her lasting contribution.
2026 LIFE MEMBERSHIP RECIPIENT – PHIL LANE
Phil Lane’s leadership, governance and high-level officiating across all tiers of the sport have been recognised with Karting Australia Life Membership.
2026 LIFE MEMBERSHIP RECIPIENT – JENNY TAYLOR
Jenny Taylor’s 35+ years of governance, timing innovation and volunteer service have earned her Karting Australia Life Membership in recognition of her impact on karting in the Northern Territory and across the country.
2026 LIFE MEMBERSHIP RECIPIENT – CHRIS ROBINSON
Chris Robinson’s decades of officiating, leadership and mentorship have been recognised with Karting Australia Life Membership for his outstanding service to karting.
2026 LIFE MEMBERSHIP RECIPIENT – BARRY FISHER
Barry Fisher’s grassroots leadership, promotion and mentorship have been recognised with Karting Australia Life Membership for growing and strengthening regional karting.
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