Driver PR: Jai George, The Season So Far
Victorian karter Jai George turns ten today, which ends his career in the Cadet 9 class.
Australia
Temporary Tyre Rule Rescinded
The temporary class rule adjustment for wet tyres in the Cadet and KA4 Junior classes has now been rescinded. With freight delays for the Bridgestone tyres now resolved, these classes revert to their regulated rubber from September 1st.
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KA Covid Update for Qld Clubs
Karting Australia has updated advice to its clubs, with no competition allowed this weekend in a number of affected Local Government Areas.
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Partial Re-Opening For Victorian Kart Tracks
Kart tracks in regional Victoria will be permitted to re-open from tomorrow (August 10) and Karting Australia will allow its non-Metro clubs to run social and competition events this weekend.
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.
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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.
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Karting Australia COVID Update, 4/08/21
Karting Australia has issued the following advice to its states and clubs, summarising restrictions across the country that may affect you and your club.
Quick News!
LOTS of news grabs from the past few weeks, including Karters & COVID poll result, club/track updates, Euro video highlights, Dave Sera’s Top 10, industry news, RIP Walter Newton, product info, advice from Marcos, event updates etc
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AIDKA To Resume Racing in SA
AIDKA racers in South Australia are set to go back racing. The organisation posted a Covid update for its SA-based clubs outlining the requirements for this weekend.
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AKC Update
Karting Australia has distributed an update regarding the remaining rounds of the 2021 Australian Kart Championship, reminding competitors the intent is to run all 5 rounds, but there is unlikely to be any racing prior October 1st.
Superkart Delays
Various upcoming major Superkart events have been affected by lockdowns and travel restrictions, including the second round of the SKA National Series plus the National Festival of Superkarts.
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Re-Jigged Race Calendar for Victoria
Karting Victoria has released a new race calendar for the rest of the year. There will be no ‘open’ race meetings in August, however clubs will be able to run their ‘club day’ race and social events.
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25th Running of Lismore Young Guns
Despite lockdown restrictions in parts of NSW, the Lismore Kart club was able to get the 25th Anniversary Young Guns in the books with drivers from NSW, the ACT and Queensland.
Preview: TaG Restricted Titles / Ipswich Round 4
The huge numbers for karting events in South East Queensland will continue this weekend, with another 265 entries confirmed for the 4th Round of the Ipswich Kart Club Championships on Saturday that will feature TaG Restricted Light, Medium and Masters.
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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.
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Alf Capri Tribute at Nugget C&D Titles
The late Alf Capri was celebrated at the Cooloola Coast Kart Club last weekend during the running of The Golden Nugget C & D Titles. The Noise caught it on video.
COVID Update: Vic & SA Back On Track
Victorian and South Australian karters can get back on track as of tomorrow, Wednesday July 28, however there are a number of requirements that need to be followed, and there will be no racing this weekend.
Victorian Event Postponements
Karting Victoria has confirmed the postponement of several more events in the state, leading to what will likely be a tight and busy schedule for the back end of the year.
Gippsland’s July Race Day
The Gippsland Go Kart Club’s July race day featured another new driver to the sport, Harry Jones making his first start in the Cadet 12 class. Race wrap, results and photos.
New Date for City of Melbourne & SA Championship
The City of Melbourne Titles and the South Australian Kart Championship have been rescheduled due to issues around COVID restrictions.
South Australian Karting Closes
In line with Government requirements, Karting Australia has shut down all KA karting activity in South Australia. Click through for the official statement.
Two Karting Icons Pass
It has been a sad few days for Australian karting with two prominent industry and karting identities passing away within a matter of days – Alf Capri and Neil Coleman.
Reader Poll: Karters & COVID Vaccination
There are new lockdowns, border and travel restrictions, race meetings postponed, Government promoting vaccination, dissidents promoting the opposite. Regardless of where you sit in the political/ethical/medical/logical landscape, we’d like to know where you, the karter, sits regarding COVID vaccination.
Remaining AKC Rounds Postponed
With growing COVID restrictions this week, Karting Australia has decided to postpone next week’s round 4 of the Australian Kart Championship and will push back the fifth round as well.
Temporary Tyre Rule Change
Karting Australia has advised its licence holders of a temporary change to the permitted wet weather tyres in the Cadet 9, Cadet 12 and KA4 classes, allowing various tyres from Vega, Dunlop, MG and Mojo to be used alongside the regulated Bridgestone.