News Archive - April 2017

Saturday April 29

Nick Percat Commits To Karting Supercars driver signs on for remaining AKC rounds
Liam Carries The Hunter History Forward 4th-Generation karter already on the podium

Liam Carries The Hunter History

His forebears have won 27 National karting titles. His great grandftather was the President of the AKA. Now, 15-year old Liam Hunter carries the family karting legacy into its fourth generation. Click HERE for the full article.


Thursday April 27

Fresh Stock At Tony Kart Australia New chassis, parts and OTK MXL wheels
Remaining Junior Sprockets Dates & Venues Confirmed Six events across QLD and NSW

Wednesday April 26

Mackay Dries Out For April Races Race wrap from Queensland
Video: Rnd 1 European Championships All the action from the Finals at Sarno
Strong Support For Billy Monger at Super One Round 3 report & photos

Monday April 24

Alternative Carby Approved For PRD Galaxy Ibea or Tillotson?
Doohan 14th at European Championship Opener Results and race wrap from Sarno

Alternative Carby For PRD Galaxy

Karting Australia has approved the use of an alternative carburettor on the 125cc PRD Galaxy TaG engine - the Tillotson HW-30A PRD. Click HERE for more information.

Sunday April 23

NSW Kart Championship, Round 1 Results from Orange
  • Follow the Aussie at Euro Championship round 1 - Live Stream of Sunday's action from Sarno will commence at cikfia.tv from 6pm AEST.

Friday April 21

Track Improvements at Warwick Kart Club Changes to turn 1 and pit lane
Rotax Clothing Clearance Big discounts on branded merchandise
Karting Australia's 2016 Annual Report KA's official document now public

Thursday April 20

Karting News Briefs Help for Billy, Industry news, Vic videos, event info etc

Wednesday April 19

Job Vacancy at St George Karts Workshop Assistant required in Sydney
JECKO Racing Seats Are Now In Australia Product Information
CRG Look To Build Championship List Team PR - Euro round preview

Jecko Racing Seats In Australia

Stylish Italian Jecko Racing Seats are now available in Australia. Utilising patented ‘closedge’ technology, there is a wide range of sizes and colours to suit driver build and taste. Click HERE for more!

Tuesday April 18

Two Aussies for CIK-FIA European Championships Preview & entry lists for Sarno
Evolution of a Racing Brute: The Open Class A feature by Frank Viola

Evolution of a Racing Brute:
The Open Class

Over the years, the Super 200 or Open Class has undergone many changes. Frank Viola decided to take a trip down memory lane and share his recollections of these brutal machines. Click HERE for Frank's feature.

Sunday April 16

Hedge & Kinsman Do The Double At New Zealand Nationals Report from Invercargill
Columbrita Wins Brian Farley Memorial Report & pics from Eastern Creek

Brian Farley Memorial

Cody Brewcynski pulled off a bold move on Tim Columbrita in the Pole Shuffle for the feature race, but it was Columbrita who ended up winning the 10th Anniversary edition of the Brian Farley Memorial last week. Click HERE for the event report and photos from Eastern Creek.

Friday April 14

New Zealand Nationals: Qualifying Changeable conditions throw up surprises in Invercargill
Karting NEWS BRIEFS Monster list of updates and info for clubs, racers & fans
California Prokart Challenge Returns to Rosamond Round 2 pics & report
The WSK Super Master Winners The four champions after four rounds

Wednesday April 12

200 Take On Carnival of Karts Extra report & more photos from WA
Super One Series, Round 2 Photos, report & results from Rissington
Novalak Is Tony Kart's WSK Super Master Champion PR (Euro) - Team report from Sarno
Retired Champ Looks Forward to New Zealand Nationals Event preview #3
Pattern of Satisfaction for Birel ART PR (Euro) - Team report from WSK Super Master final

200 Take On Carnival of Karts

Cockburn's annual Carnival of Karts lived up to expectation with 200 racers hitting the track for two days of racing in the opposite direction. Click HERE for the event report and photos from WA.

Tuesday April 11

Great Racing at Carnival of Karts Report from Cockburn's building tradition

Monday April 10

Victorian Kart Championship, Round 1 Photos and results from Pucka
Jackes Reaches Final; Doohan 6th In Series Aussies in Sarno, plus Finals day wrap & pics
Kiwis Head South For NZ Nationals Preview #2 & live steam link for this weekend

Friday April 7

Pro Tour Venue Change Confirmed Round 4 moved to Coffs Harbour
Ipswich Club Championship, Round 3 Race report from last weekend
Karting Vacancy At The FIA Technical Coordinator required for the IKC
Rotax Max Euro Challenge Round 1 Race report from Genk

Wedneday April 5

Qld Superkarts Let Loose at Lakeside Round 1 race report
Dylan Drysdale Best Kiwi At Geelong New Zealanders' AKC round wrap

Tuesday April 4

Rental Kart World Contest Further information on CRG initiative
Five Podiums For Team BCM @ Ken & Ces Memorial PR - Team report
Rotax & MAXSpeed Group Terminate Relationship BRP-Rotax statement about USA market
Dicker Dominates On Debut WA KZ2 round 1 report, pics & points

Monday April 3

2017 TaG Super Series Expands Calendar and classes for this year
Young Guns Titles Called Off Update from Lismore, plus video
Back-to-Back Wins For Ricciardo Pair Finals day report & pics, AKC round 2 + series points

Sunday April 2

VIDEOS: AKC Round 2 Interviews, racing (heats & finals) plus presentations from Geelong
Matt McLean Builds Momentum in Geelong Saturday summary, AKC round 2

Saturday April 1

Follow round 2 of the Australian Kart Championship from Geelong across the weekend:

  • Live timing via Race Monitor is HERE
  • Results are going on KA's CMS HERE
  • Sunday's Live Stream will be HERE



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