KNSW Statement Regarding KA Legal Action
Karting Australia has initiated legal action against a number of clubs in New South Wales, plus the Karting NSW body. Here is a statement from K-NSW.
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Eight Kiwis Prep for ROK Superfinal
The 8-strong Kiwi squad that has assembled in Italy this week to prepare for this year’s ROK Superfinal meeting is set to get a valuable hit-out at the South Garda track at Lonato this weekend at the annual Trofeo D’Autunno meeting.
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Vettel Drives Shifter Kart
Sebastian Vettel drove a shifter kart for the first time on the Monday after the Russian Grand Prix. The track sessions took place at Lonato with the Tony Kart Racing Team. He drove Tony Kart Racer 401R frames in both OK and KZ versions. INCLUDES VIDEO
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QLD State Kart Championship Final
The Noise reports from the second and final round of the 2019 Queensland Kart Championship at Cooloola Coast Kart Club. Includes video of all finals.
How-To: Brake Shims
Another Power Republic video, this time demonstrating a couple of ways to change brake shims in the Tony Kart caliper.
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Gippsland’s September Club Day
The Gippsland Go Kart Club’s monthly race day was held on Sunday. The day remained dry, except for when the Juniors and Cadets raced their 3rd heat.
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Official Video: KZ World Championship
Here’s the official video wrap from Lonato that includes highlights and interviews from the KZ World Championship final, KZ2 International Super Cup and Karting Academy Trophy.
Numbers Up for Team Australia
The Team Australia drivers are now all officially registered and have been allocated race numbers for the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Final. When the live stream starts coming through, these are the numbers to cheer on:
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WA Northern Zone Final
Exmouth locals were treated to the sounds and smells of kart racing a week ago when competitors converged on Exmouth’s kart track for the final of the 2019 Northern Zone Series.
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Golden Power Series, Rochester
Rochester hosted the fourth round of the Golden Power Series last weekend. Bailey Dixon reports with a Karticle.
Karting Quickies
Lots of karting updates, news, information and entertainment from here and around the world.
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Preview: Qld States, Round 2
Kev ‘The Noise’ Davies previews this weekend’s second round of the Queensland Kart Championship at the Cooloola Coast Kart Club – plus driving & setup tips for the track from Derek Jones.
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South Australian Kart Championship
While the absolute numbers were not big, the fields were classy at the South Australian Kart Championship on the weekend with some of the country’s top drivers attending.
Pro Tour 2020
Cutting costs for competitors is one of the key changes to the Rotax Pro Tour for 2020. IKD is implementing tyre saving regulations, shorter…
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Osborne Classy at Top Half Rotorua Round
Clay Osborne was the dominant driver in the Junior Rotax class at the Rotorua Top Half series round on the weekend, grabbing 3 out of 5 race wins plus the Dash for Cash win from grid 24!
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Video: Rotax DD2 Build, Part 3
Here’s part 3 in Power Republic‘s Rotax DD2 race kart build up – installing the DD2 Power Valve and Exhaust on the kart.
Kremers Wins KZ World Championship
Marijn Kremers, who has been a regular racer in Australia, has won the FIA Karting World Championship for KZ at Lonato on the weekend. Includes video and Aussie Wrap.
Tricky Track at Stony Creek
There were tricky track conditions at the September club day for Stony Creek Kart Club. After rains, the track dried out but with water running across it in places, most …
KZ World Champs – Saturday Update
It’s a tough gig for the three Aussies and three Kiwis in Italy for the KZ World Championship and KZ2 Super Cup. Update from Lonato.
Video: OK & Junior World Championship
The official video highlights package of the OK and OK-Junior World Championship meeting in Finland.
Photos: OK & Junior World Championship
Official photos from the 2019 FIA Karting World Championship for OK and Juniors in Finland.
New Winners & Tough Weekends at Vic Country Series Round
Several drivers recorded their first wins of the season, whilst a few of the main contenders had tough weekends at the penultimate round of the DPE Victorian Country Series at Horsham on the weekend.
Aussie Trio In Lonato
Australia will have three representatives on the World stage in Italy this weekend: Troy Loeskow will line up for the KZ World Championship while Henry Johnstone and Zac Zamprogno will contest the FIA International Super Cup for KZ2. Includes links & timetable to follow the event.
How-To: Wiring Up the DD2
Power Republic‘s Part 2 video on setting up a Rotax DD2 race package – assembling and fitting the electricals.
Marco Ardigò To Retire
Professional kart racer and multi European and World champion Marco Ardigò will retire from driving at the end of this year.