Tasmanian Statewide Series, Round 2
The Launceston Kart Club held the second round of the Tasmanian Statewide Series over the weekend, 91 entries taking to the track at Archerville.
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Janker Wins After Travisanutto Disqualification
James Wharton and Christian Mansell were unable to accrue enough points in their last heat to make the Final at round 2 of the European Championships in Britain on the weekend.
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One Heat To Go For Wharton & Mansell
The two Australians competing at the second round of the CIK-FIA European Kart Championship have one heat remaining tonight (Aus time) to see of they can get into the finals at PFI in the UK.
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Vale Brittany Hall
Oakleigh Go Kart Racing Club has reported the sad news of the passing of Brittany Hall.
The Mother’s Day Classic at Warwick
Here’s the race call and all the videos (heats and finals) from the Mother’s Day Classic held at Warwick on the weekend, as captured by Kev “The Noise” Davies.
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Extras Race At Cairns Club Championship Round
Karters came from Mackay and Townsville to compete in round 3 of the Cairns Kart Club Championship on Saturday in preparation for the upcoming NQ Series round at the venue.
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Karting News Briefs
A mixed array of product, team, driver, club, event updates info, pics and video. Plus… we want your news!
Grey Plates For Kart Masters Winners
Grey number plates will be awarded to the winners of the 2018 Kart Masters meeting – rather fitting (or insulting? 馃槷 ) considering it’s an event specifically for drivers 40 years plus!
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DAP GP A-Frame Restoration
A successful racer and part of a dedicated karting family in the 1980s, George Johnson has turned his hand to restoring karts. Here’s the ‘build diary’ for his much treasured DAP GP A-frame.
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Crossed Wires For Electric Kart Championships
18 drivers tested the new Rotax THUNDeR e-kart prior to the category’s debut in the German Kart Championship this weekend. But it’s not, as organisers are claiming, the world’s first national electric kart championship event…
Two Aussies Entered for Kart GP Great Britain
Australian juniors James Wharton and Christian Mansell are entered for the Kart Grand Prix of Great Britain (European Championship round 2 for OK/OKJ), to be held at the PF International circuit on May 18 to 20.
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Tech Tip – Fitting Stickers
Getting your stickers and custom decals to line up and sit down on the kart’s bodywork can be a time consuming and sometimes frustrating experience, especially in cold weather! Watch this video, courtesy of Ringmaster Images.
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OTK Magnesium Hub Range
Changing hubs offers a quick way to alter the grip level of your kart without changing the axle. If you’re chasing grip this winter, these 50mm OTK hubs are available in a variety of lengths.
Breathtaking Finals at Kart GP France
Australian junior driver Beau Russell missed the cut for the finals at the opening round of the 2018 CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy at Salbris, France, on the weekend.聽Here’s the finals day report and video for round 1 of the European KZ & KZ2 Championship.
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Links To Follow Pro Tour This Weekend
Here are the links to follow the Queensland State Championship round of the 2018 Rotax Pro Tour at Ipswich this weekend.
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NSW Kart Championship, Round 1
The Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club hosted the opening round of the 2018 NSW Kart Championship over three days last weekend.
Q&A: Wayne Goldsmith at NZ Officials’ Training Seminar
Here’s the follow-up Question & Answer video to yesterday’s “Decline of Kids In Sport” post from KartSport New Zealand’s officials’ training seminar.
Pro Tour Arrive-n-Drive with DR Racing Kart
DR Racing Kart Australia has a special offer that could see certain karters race with the team at a round of the Rotax Pro Tour.
Central Coast Speedway, Round 3
In the Clubs 20th anniversary year, Round 3 of the Central Coast Speedway Kart Club Championship was held as a twilight meet at Gosford Showground.
Numbers Up At Gippsland’s April Race Day
The Gippsland Go Kart Club enjoyed an increase in race numbers on Sunday, a bunch of P-Platers, some Stony Creek regulars plus several state/national level drivers boosting entries to 39.
Cairns Finally Get Club Champs Underway
After the first two rounds were washed out due to wet weather, Sunday saw the first round of the Cairns Kart Club Championship take place.
The Decline of Kids In Sport
Sport & coaching adviser Wayne Goldsmith was back speaking at the KartSport New Zealand National Conference, this time conducting a Race Officials Training Seminar.
Joe Chalmers Stars at Jennacubbine Dirt Karts
Smokin’ Joe Chalmers was the star of the Jennacubbine Dirt Kart Club’s race day on the weekend, winning all three classes he entered. Over 100 drivers contested the East of Perth event.
Kip Visits The KF Factory
KF Kart’s Kip Foster visited the DPE Kart Technology factory recently to check out the manufacture of his karts in Melbourne.
Colossal Country Series, Round 2
Haddon Raceway was bursting at the seams for round two of the Victorian Country Series a week ago, over 250 entries squeezing in to create a sea of tents and colour.