KA Covid Advice to Victorian Clubs
Karting Australia has issued the following update to its Victorian clubs, flagging a possible return to competition in November.
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New KNSW Ambassadors for 2021/22
As part of its #TOGETHERWERACE initiative, Karting NSW has named two new Ambassadors for 2021/22
– Imogen Radburn and Luke Angilley.
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Willow Springs’ ProKart Challenge Round
The California ProKart Challenge hosted the penultimate round of the 2021 season on the September 11-12 weekend at the Willow Springs International Raceway.
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Karting Resumes on Sapphire Coast
With lifting of Stay at Home Orders for the Bega region, social karting activities are able to resume at Sapphire Coast Kart Club.
Karting Returns to Parts of Regional NSW
As of today, karts can return to a bunch of tracks in regional NSW due to easing of restrictions announced in yesterday’s NSW Public Health Order.
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Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Finale
The final round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy took place at the challenging Wackersdorf circuit in Germany last weekend. Here’s the official race report, images and video.
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Costs Orders Made Against KA
Following the NSW Supreme Court Judgment last month, costs order have now been made against Karting Australia.
Victorian Karting Update from KA
Karting Australia has issued an updated message to Karting Victoria and its regional clubs over the new restrictions in the state and what they mean for KA karting.
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Interview: Nikola Tsolov, Bulgarian FA Driver
Few Bulgarian drivers try their luck in major international events. This year, Nikola Tsolov was the only representative of his country in the European Championship.
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Route 66 Series Runs Autobahn Circuit
The third stop of the 2021 Route 66 Sprint Series returned to the Kart Circuit Autobahn inside the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois.
Fluxa, Le & Bradshaw Seal IAME Euro Series Titles
Tony Kart drivers took out the round and the championship in both Senior and Junior X30 categories at the IAME Euro Series finale at Genk on the weekend. Report, pics & video.
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Preview: Ipswich KA100 Titles
A special presentation to honour late karting legend Alf Capri will be held at the Ipswich Kart Club this Saturday as part of the club’s KA100 Titles meeting & 5th round of the IKC Championship.
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More Try Karting at Ipswich
Despite the difficulties of various COVID lockdowns during 2021, the Ipswich Kart Club has still been able to conduct three Come-and-Try days this year. The most recent was on Saturday when 34 newbies got to try out the sport.
Interview: Paul Bizalion, Team Manager
The CPB Sport team has some of the biggest titles in KZ2 competition. Its Manager, Paul Bizalion, talks about the creation of the French team and its functioning.
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Kinsman Dominates Prokart Series Round
An absolutely dominant win in the premier KZ2 class at the penultimate round of the ProKart Series at Tokoroa on Sunday has given ace Auckland driver Mat Kinsman a valuable points buffer ahead of the final round at Hamilton next month. Report/photos/results from NZ.
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O’Meara-Hunt Moves to KZ2 For ProKart Round
Top Kiwi karter Rianna O’Meara-Hunt, who has done a lot of Rotax racing in Australia over the years, will step up to the KZ2 class at this weekend’s NZ ProKart Series round at Tokooa.
Interview: Simo Puhakka, Pro OTK Driver
Turning 33 next month, factory Tony Kart team member Simo Puhakka is one of the most experienced professional drivers on the European circuit.
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Driver PR: Jai George, The Season So Far
Victorian karter Jai George turns ten today, which ends his career in the Cadet 9 class.
KA Forms Women In Karting Commission
Karting Australia has formed a Women in Karting Commission to encourage and facilitate the development and participation of females across the sport. Victorian Sam Sera has been appointed head of the Commission, which includes karting identities from across the country.
Newcastle & Victoria Shut Down
Karting in Newcastle, plus the entire state of Victoria, has been shut down due to lockdowns announced today. Click through for the statement from Karting Australia.
Mixed Conditions Challenge Top Half Karters
142 Kiwi karters were challenged by mixed weather and track conditions at the opening round of the 2021 Giltrap Group Top Half Series at Rotorua on the weekend.
New Winners at IAME Euro Series, Round 3
The IAME Euro Series reconvened at the 7 Laghi Kart track in Italy for the third round last weekend. Despite taking place in the middle of summer with 35-degree temperatures, thunderstorms were a frequent threat throughout (includes video stream).
Three Days of Racing at Midsummer Mashup
The Midsummer Mashup was the fourth round of the 2021 Texas Sprint Racing Series, featuring racing under lights over a Thursday through Saturday stretch last week.
Interview: Maxime Léger, Handikart Champion
Maxime Léger, winner of the International Trophy in Handikart, competed in the European Championship for OK with only one hand on the wheel and a crew of volunteers.
Licence Extensions for KA NSW Karters
In response to the extended COVID lockdowns in the state, Karting Australia has announced one and two month licence extensions for its NSW drivers.