Preview (Cadets) – QLD Championship
The Cadet classes promise some exciting competition at the Onsite Rental Group 2024 Queensland Kart Championships at Ipswich Kart Club this weekend.
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Aussie Euro Podium
Two Australian karters scored top ten placings at two separate events in Europe on the weekend, one of them climbing onto the podium.
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Dunlop For KNSW
Karting NSW has confirmed it will switch from Maxxis to Dunlop for the tyre supply in the majority of its classes in 2025 and 2026. It has selected the Dunlop DHH as the slick tyre, but it won’t be available to purchase until December.
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Quick News Briefs
A range of quick karting news briefs, local and international happenings – event, club, people, product etc
Preview (Juniors) – QLD Championship
One of the most anticipated things about the upcoming Onsite Rental Group 2024 Queensland Kart Championships, is the massive numbers and huge amount of talent that will be on display in the Junior classes.
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Six Aussies in Slovakia
Lewis Francis is the highest qualifier of the six Australians contesting the third round of the European OK and OK-Junior Championship (plus Academy Trophy round 2) at the Slovakia Karting Centre this weekend.
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The Bob Gartside Special
It was another great day-nighter at Ipswich City Dirt Karts for the Bob Gartside Special Race Day on the weekend. The Noise reports from an event that had almost 150 entries.
Mildura’s Tradition Continues
The locals and the ladies starred at the 51st running of Mildura Kart Club’s annual North West Titles last weekend. Ayrton Creagh reports.
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Dubbo’s Doubles
Dubbo’s Lincoln County Raceway hosted almost 150 karters for a Southern Stars Series / Coast-2-Country double-header last weekend. The Noise was there.
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Rotax Euro Trophy, Round 2
Drivers with links to Australia qualified pole in Juniors and moved into the lead of the championship in Seniors at the second round of the Rotax MAX Euro Trophy at Wackersdorf, Germany, on the weekend.
Sponsors Announced for QLD Championships
The Onsite Rental Group has been confirmed as the naming rights sponsor for the 2024 Queensland Kart Championships at Ipswich later this month.
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QLD Entries Confirmed
A massive 388 entries have been confirmed for the Queensland Kart Championship at Ipswich later this month.
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Pole at Champions of The Future
William Calleja qualified fastest at the latest round of the Champions Of The Future Euro Series at the Slovakia Ring.
Dezzy’s Comeback!
Derek Jones of Power Republic fame had his first race at the Ipswich Kart Club in 10 years. Was it successful or was it a disaster?
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AKC Record Breakers!
Troy Loeskow and Brad Jenner created history under lights at Emerald last night, each taking record round victories under tricky conditions.
Australian Speedway Kart Titles
After lots of close racing on the dirt of Maryborough Speedway, ten new champions were crowned at the SKAA Australian Speedway Kart Titles held a month ago. Here’s a belated event report.
Would You Enter The World Championship?
This guy has decided to lodge an entry in the FIA Karting World Championship. But instead of going with a team, he’s doing it solo as an independent private entry.
Update: QLD State Championship
Personalised shirts will be presented to 359 entrants at this year’s Queensland Kart Championship. Late entries can still be lodged and bump-in will commence on the Wednesday prior.
Sagaidak Sets The Pace in Emerald
Kosmic mounted Bailey Sagaidak has been the surprise packet in KZ2 while a couple of kids from KA2 spend the night in hospital – Friday update from Emerald AKC round 3.
AKC Lights Up Emerald
Round 3 of the Australian Kart Championship will be lit in Emerald this weekend – and not just the on-track action! A new world-class lighting system will allow races to run into the evening.
Clean Sweeps at Gippsland
The winners in all but one of the classes at the Gippsland Go Kart Club’s May race day enjoyed a clean sweep of victories to earn maximum club series points.
ProKart Challenge Hits Halfway
With a further boost of numbers in the KA100 Senior class, the California ProKart Challenge series hit the halfway mark at the Santa Maria Karting circuit earlier this month.
Great Barrier Reef Titles
A fabulous weekend of racing was held in Proserpine, the 2024 Great Barrier Reef Titles and round 2 of the NQ series being held at Whitsundays Kart Club. The Noise reports.
AKC Order & NGK Plugs
DPE and Remo are recommending an NGK plug for IAME engines and these plus the full range of DPE products can be delivered to AKC competitors at the next round of the series.
Double Podium for the Scotties
Australia’s Masters drivers Scott Howard and Scott Cleveland finished first and third respectively at round three of the Rotax MAX Challenge Asia Trophy in Malaysia on the weekend.