Quick News!
Some news briefs – various event infos (City of Sydney returns, escape winter in the NT, win a new Arrow), JP karter in cars this weekend, DPE rain suit, Rotax race package lease deal, etc.
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AKRA Round 2 at The ‘Gong
Eighty-two entries fronted at Wollongong for the second round of AKRA’s Championship last weekend. Judging by the quotes in the results, much fun was had!
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Rotax Confirm Chassis Partners for 2021 Grand Finals
BRP-Rotax has announced the chassis partners for the 2021 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain.
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O/S Aussie Wrap
A couple of Australians competed in karting events overseas last weekend. James Wharton had a strong finish inside the top ten of the OK final at the European Championship opener in Belgium, while Victorian KZ2 driver Blaine Densley contested the third round of the ProKart Series in New Zealand.
Slip & Slide at European Championship Opener
A sudden rain shower lead to a massive crash in an OK Junior heat race at the opening round of the European Championship on the weekend.
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Vic Metro Series, Round 2
The people at Pucka have been kept busy with two big events in a row. Mitch McLellan reports from the second round of the Vic Metro Series that attracted around 130 entries on the weekend.
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How To: Wheel Alignment WITHOUT Lasers
Do you need laser alignment tools to do a front-end alignment on a kart? The answer is NO! This video goes Old School 馃檪
RIP Paul Ardill
Former kart manufacturer, engine tuner and magazine publisher Paul Ardill has lost his life in a cycling accident.
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People Awards
A couple of “karting people” in NSW have been recognised for their services to the sport – Max Laybutt and Michael Parsons.
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Rotax Push Back Grand Finals
BRP-Rotax has changed the date for the 2021 edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain.
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Mothers Day Meeting at Warwick
With their mate going into semi retirement, the Restricted TaG class drivers did an on-track salute to Jimmy Fritz at the Warwick Mothers Day meeting on the weekend. The Noise reports, with video.
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New Honour for Over 40s Titles
The annual Over Forties Titles at Coffs Harbour are going to be very different this year. The Coffs Harbour Kart Club will honour one of its and the event’s founding members who sadly passed away last year – Russell Grimson.
Golden Power Series, Round 3
With 280 karters entered in the meeting, the Eastern Lions’ club round of the Golden Power Series on the weekend was one of the largest the series has seen. Packed with action, red flag delays resulted in some shortened finals. Bailey Dixon reports from Pucka.
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Quick News!
Karting news roundup – new chassis brand hits Oz, track plans and blockages, spectacular on-boards & lap records, new products, club/local & international news and updates, RIP Ron McIntyre, plus more…
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Venue Change for Speedway Titles
The Victorian Speedway Kart Title that was due to be held at Laang Speedway on May 29 will now be held at Avalon Raceway.
How-To: Fast Seat Adjusters
In this week’s video, Power Republic show how the new Fast Adjusters product could be the easiest way to adjust a go kart seat position.
Lismore’s Hot Shots
Overnight showers caused a wet track in the morning, but from there Lismore put on its best weather for the ‘Hot Shots’ meeting last Sunday, which doubled as the second round of the Club’s 2021 Championship.
Strong Entry at IKC 4SS Titles
Changeable weather conditions made for a challenging days racing during Round 3 of the Ipswich Kart Club Championship on Saturday that included the 4SS categories as feature classes.
Retro Karting’s Bolivar Round Cancelled
Just days before the event was scheduled to run, Retro Karting Australia has advised this weekend’s round of the RKA Championship at Bolivar will not take place.
4SS Triple Crown, Round 1
Over 60 entries contested the opening round of the Coolum Karts 4SS Triple Crown at Ipswich on Saturday, the event doubling as the Ipswich Club’s 4SS Titles meet. The Noise reports.
How-To: Scaling a Kart & Weight Distribution
In this week’s video, Power Republic show how to use bathrooms scales to weigh your kart and calculate weight distribution which can assist when moving the seat or adding ballast to keep the kart balanced.
Follow The Action! AKC Round 3
Can’t get trackside at Bolivar? Here are all the links you need to follow the third round of the Australian Kart Championship in South Australia this weekend!
WSK Super Masters Crowned
The fourth and final round of WSK Super Master Series was conducted at Lonato on the weekend, both Australians contesting the event making it through to their respective finals.
QLD Superkarts Round 2
It was clear blue sky at Queensland Raceway for Round 2 of the Qld Superkart Series as 13 Karts took to the track for qualifying.