News Archive - October 2013

Wednesday October 30

The 2013 Whitsunday Titles Report, results, photos from Mackay
Thrilling Final To European Superkart Championship Vinuales takes title at slippery LeMans
Karting News Briefs Local & international updates, event info, live tyre temps, calendar comp etc
Silhouette Success At Pucka PR - Team news from October race day
Rotax International Open Results and videos of all the finals from Spain

Monday October 28

Photos From Pro Tour Albury A selection of images from the weekend
Oakleigh's Class Titles Race report from club's annual 'championship' - PHOTOS ADDED
National Rotax Rankings Points and placing for five of the six classes
National Rotax Rankings Manufacturers' Cup and State of Origin Shield points and placings
Italian Karting Championship Final Event press release from Castelletto

Sunday October 27

New Winners & Old Favourites Grace Pro Tour Podium Report, photos and results from Albury
National Champs Lead The Way At Island Titles Report, photos and results from Nth & Sth NZ

  • Winners from Pro Tour Albury: Rotax Light - Brad Jenner, Rotax Heavy - Rick Pringle, DD2 - Jordan Boys (Jaie Robson was 1st but got a 10s penalty), DD2 Masters - Adam Hunter, Junior MAX - Callum Walker, Junior Trophy Class - Chris Bregonje. More to follow...

Simonds To Chase TaG Heavy Titles With HDR/Arrow Yatala team signs Queensland driver
European Superkart Championship Qualifying results from Le Mans

Saturday October 26

Rotax Pro Tour Albury Official qualifying and heat race report
Victorian Country Series, Final Round Race report, photos event and series results
News Briefs Karting news updates and entertainment
Fongy's Diary: Gold Coast Race of Stars Luke's spin on the big race
Over $100,000 In Prizes At Vegas Super Nationals Event update; Entry closes Friday
Inter-Club Speedway Challenge Summary of the 2013 Challenge
Rotax International Open - Qualifying Friday report from Spain

  • Follow what's going on at Rotax Pro Tour Albury this weekend via the series' official Facebook or Twitter. Commentary from the track via Ustream.

Thursday October 24

Pro Tour Returns To Albury For New Rankings Season Preview for this weekend
Kinsmans Compete On Both Sides Of Tasman Siblings split between NZ and Oz

Wednesday October 23

Wescranes Nationals Speedway Karting Report, pics and results from 'The Bullring'
OTK CNC Engine Mounts All bolt patterns now available from Kart 1 Racing
News Briefs Videos from here and there (see what got Kip disqualified), plus other stuff
Local Guns Look To Make Their Mark Richardson & Boys prepared for Pro Tour
North & South Island NZ Championships Preview for this weekend's double
CRG Wins Spanish KZ2 Title With Montalbo Team news from CRG

Monday October 21

Bizarre IAME Final For Foster In France Charging drive followed by DQ; Aussie update from Lyon
Jonathan Thonon Moves From CRG To Praga Statements from both teams
Young Kiwi Top Tens @ Race of Stars Cadet driver news

Sunday October 20

Australians Through To Pre-Finals In France IAME International Final update
Local Lad Wins Race of Stars Report, photos and results from yesterday's big event

Race of Stars!

Christopher Hays won the Pro Gearbox class at the Coates Hire Race of Stars on the Gold Coast yesterday, but it was karting that was the big winner. Race report, photos and results are HERE.

Friday October 18

Practice Report: Coates Hire Race of Stars Gold Coast event gets underway, includes video
News Briefs Addendum / IAME video / Race of Stars stuff / etc
Liam Looks to Emulate National Success Overseas McLellan preps for Rotax Worlds and Vegas Supernats
273 Drivers At IAME International Final Update from Remo Racing
Heavy Hitters Rolling In for Industry Trophy PR (Euro) - Event buildup

Thursday October 17

Harrington Doyle Racing To Use Arrow Chassis 'Interim' team livery to be unveiled this weekend
Free Sniper V2 When Buying a Monaco Kart Limited time offer from Kart Connect
Last Chance To Make Rotax World Final Preview: Rotax MAX International Open
Pex Takes 3rd Consecutive German KZ2 Title CRG team news from Genk

Wednesday October 16

Excitement Building For Race Of Stars Karting and car champions prep for Pimpama
Karting News Briefs Mag wheel selection & tests, damaged chassis at NOLA, Kel's KZ wife trailer...
KARTX Magazine - Issue 14 Reports, photos and exclusive news in the latest edition
Kiwis Cross The Ditch For Race Of Stars Marr and Hedge ready for Gold Coast
Euro Superkart Championship, Final Round Preview for Le Mans
New 24-Hour Karting Record Set 1,081 mile solo effort aboard CRG/IAME X30

Tuesday October 15

2014 Victorian Karting Calendar VKA release next year's dates & venues
KARTX 2013 USA Tour Boxing kangaroo tee for Rotax Worlds & SKUSA SuperNationals
Kip To Crush Overseas Hoodoo Foster aims for redemption in France/USA double

Monday October 14

Victorian Country Series Final Round Preview for this weekend
Karting News Briefs Videos of finals at Sarno; Race of Stars news; Remo off to France; etc
IAME Wrap From Junior World Championship Round IAME factory press
Texas Prokart Challenge Final At Nola Report and photos from New Orleans

Thursday October 10

Gurr's CIK Return Interrupted By Injury Cracked ribs wont stop Race of Stars effort
Karting News Briefs Rule changes and "how to drive a KZ kart" instructional videos
One-Make Pooled Engines For UK Juniors? Invite for Tender details

Wednesday October 9

Senior National Noodle Box Feature Report & photos from Tassie; Bricknell wins Goss Memorial
Coates Hire Partners With Race Of Stars Naming-rights sponsor signed for high-profile event
Karting News Briefs Popular page of dribs and drabs from Oz and OS
Rotax Nationals - The Final Wrap Many photos and some news

Monday October 7

Champions Crowned In Western Australia Race wrap and results from WA Championships
Pulcini Leads Junior World Championship Report and results from Sarno
Karting News Briefs Karting news briefs...
Dash For Cash In Southern Tasmania Race report and LOTS of photos

Sunday October 6

Veteran Varley Finally Snags A State Title Race wrap and results from NSW Championships
CRG Junior Worlds Update Team report from wet Sarno
Wet Heats Cause Delays @ Junior World Titles Qualitying & Heats event press releases

Saturday October 5

  • Follow the NSW State Championships via the AKA's Facebook or Twitter feed
  • Follow the Kostecki brothers at the opening round of the Junior World Championships via CIKFIA live timing HERE
  • Follow the AIDKA Dirt Nationals in the NT; results are going online HERE; photo gallery on KARTX Facebook

Friday October 4

  • Qualifying complete at the NSW State Championships - fastest times & news snippets on the AKA site HERE. Full results are going on AKA CMS HERE
  • WA State Championship qualifying complete. Full results are going on AKA CMS HERE

Thursday October 3

Whyalla Club Recognised For Regional Advancement Certificate of Merit as club rebuilds
Karting News Briefs News + videos + pics from here and abroad
CRG To Field Tillett, Dionisios & Romano At Jnr World Championships PR (Euro) - Team news
NSW Southern Stars Series, Round 5 Report from Griffith

Wednesday October 2

Yamaha Announces Japan Drive Winner Brock Plumb to compete in All Japan SL Final
Future Stars Shine At NSW Speedway Round Report and pics from Nepean
Esperence The Karting Capital Of The West This Weekend AKA Preview: WA State Championships
Veterans Set For Title Tilt In Lithgow AKA Preview: NSW State Championships
UK Super One Rotax Series, Round 6 Report, results and lots of photos from final round
Preview: Junior World Championship, Round 1 More official PR from the promoter

Tuesday October 1

Karting News Briefs Regional promotion, art exhibit, broken arm, etc
Cocca & Co Strive For Phil Goss Memorial Event preview for this weekend
Whyalla Club Series, Round 7 Lilly makes her debut; report and results
September Races At Gippsland Photos and results from the weekend

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