Australian Karting Association Life Member Mick Stott, who had dedicated more than five decades of service to Australian karting, sadly passed away last Saturday.
Karting Australia issued the following statement
Mick’s funeral will be held at 1:30pm on Tuesday (July 21) at Taylor & Forgie Funeral Directors, 98 Adelaide Road, Gawler South, South Australia.
Statement from Karting Australia
VALE: MICK STOTT
It is with great sadness that Karting Australia acknowledges the passing of Australian Karting Association Life Member Mick Stott, who passed away on Saturday July 4, 2026.
Mick dedicated more than five decades of service to Australian karting after first becoming involved in the sport in 1971 as both a competitor and official. His passion for karting, and in particular the safety of everyone involved, saw him serve as the Australian Karting Association’s National Track Safety Coordinator for 12 years.
Throughout his time in the role, Mick was instrumental in improving safety standards at karting circuits across Australia. His commitment was driven by a simple philosophy: to ensure every competitor had the opportunity to return home safely after every event.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the sport, Mick was awarded Life Membership of the Australian Karting Association in 2011. He was also a proud Life Member of the Australian Karting Association South Australia.
Mick’s knowledge, dedication and willingness to share his experience earned him the respect of competitors, officials and volunteers across the country. His contribution to Australian karting has left a lasting legacy that will continue to benefit the sport for generations to come.
Karting Australia extends its sincere condolences to Sue, the Stott family and Mick’s many friends during this difficult time.
advertisement
Mick’s funeral service will be held on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, commencing at 1:30pm, at Taylor & Forgie Funeral Directors, 98 Adelaide Road, Gawler South, South Australia
Statement from Karting South Australia
It is with great sadness that Karting South Australia acknowledges the passing of Mick Stott, who passed away on Friday, 4 July 2026.
Mick dedicated more than five decades to our sport, beginning his karting journey in 1971 as both a competitor and official. His unwavering commitment to the safety of karting saw him serve for 12 years as the National Track Safety Co-ordinator, where his passion was always clear:
“I’ve been very passionate about track safety and wanting every one of our competitors to go home in one piece.”
In recognition of his extraordinary contribution to karting, Mick was awarded Life Membership of the Australian Karting Association in 2011 and was also a proud Life Member of the Australian Karting Association South Australia (AKASA).
Mick’s knowledge, friendship, dedication and tireless work have left a lasting legacy that will continue to benefit generations of competitors, officials and volunteers across Australia. He was respected by all who had the privilege of working alongside him, and his contribution to our sport will never be forgotten.
On behalf of Karting South Australia and the greater Australian karting community, we extend our sincere condolences to Sue, the Stott family, and Mick’s many friends during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Mick. Forever remembered. Forever part of our karting family.
advertisement