KA’s Building Better Clubs Conference
Karting Australia’s Building Better Kart Clubs Conference last weekend has provided inspiration and direction for its clubs and state associations.
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KA’s Strategic Plan Released
Karting Australia has unveiled a new Strategic Plan “Australian Karting Towards 2030” at this weekend’s Building Better Kart Clubs Conference in Melbourne.
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CIK-FIA Parrilla/DAP Tribute
The CIK-FIA has paid tribute to Angelo Parrilla, co-founder of DAP, who passed away recently.
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Change of Ownership at IPK
There has been a change in the ownership structure of IPKarting in Italy (the manufacturer of Formula K karts), Petr Ptacek selling his shares in the company to long-time business partners Daniel Sliva and Petr Ulbert.
KA Supports New Race Site
Karting Australia has expressed its support of the location for a new ‘home of motorsport’ at Avalon Airport in Victoria. But will it include a kart track?
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No Karts For New Super Circuit?
It would appear there is no kart track on the agenda for a proposed “Super Circuit” in Victoria, despite a recent strategy overview published by Motorsport Australia announcing the state needs a multi-disciplinary motorsport precinct that can address some of the key infrastructure and participation challenges faced by the industry.
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Strategy Overview: ‘Home of Motorsport’ a Priority
A ‘Home of Victorian Motorsport’ is a key priority that is identified in the recently released Victorian Motorsport Infrastructure and Participation Strategy Overview.
Remo To Miss AKC Round
IAME importer and distributor Remo Luciani will miss the upcoming Australian Kart Championship round in Western Australia due to his recent medical issues.
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Inside A Big Team
Leigh Cocker of Vital Karting followed the Rush Performance team at the opening round of AKC at Monarto last month and published this video about the advantages of joining a team when competing at the top level.
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Remo Inducted
Remo Luciani was officially inducted into the Motorsport Australia Hall of Fame today at the Australian Grand Prix circuit (includes video).
KA Does Deal With Rotax
Karting Australia has dealt directly with BRP-Rotax to re-establish the Rotax classes under its sanction. KA will organise a local Rotax Max Challenge to qualify drivers for the Grand finals, and has expressed a strong interest in introducing electric powertrains to Australia.
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Hooly Interviews Big Tom
Tom Williamson runs one of the biggest karting teams in Australia and is a major industry player importing and distributing Kart Republic products. Daniel Holihan has the big talk with Tom (warning: spicy language)
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Jess Golding Launches Mini Team
Jess Golding Motorsport has launched a new “Mini Team” to provide support for club racers at Ipswich Kart Club Championship Rounds.
Wider CIK-FIA Approvals
The World Motorsport Council has approved the European Masters for KZ2, plus the inclusion in the CIK-FIA regulations for air-cooled & four-strokes to compliment TaG, electric powertrains and chassis for rental karts.
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News Briefs
Rick Kelly Outlaw karts video, industry news, calendar & event updates, and who’s the top-placed Aussie in the world ranking?
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Patrizicorse Partners with Junior Development Program
Patrizicorse has partnered with Jess Golding Motorsport to offer a discount voucher to all 2023 school holiday junior driver development attendees (includes program dates)
Race Day Positions at JGM
Jess Golding Motorsport is looking to add race day personnel to its expanding team for a number of upcoming events at Ipswich.
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Mitch Hangs Up The Mic
Mitchell McLellan of MMS Media and Commentating has decided to pull the pin on his karting media and commentary work.
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Jess Golding Motorsport Launches
Former Australian Karting Champion Jess Golding officially launched her new race team “Jess Golding Motorsport” at Ipswich Kart Club, offering “big team support without the big team price tag.”
Tony Kart Seats
Tony Kart Australia is looking for suitably skilled drivers to fill the remaining spots in its 2023 Australian Kart Championship campaign.
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Super Heavy Superkarts
Australian Superkart Events has added a new Championship class to its roster this year – Dunlop Super Heavy for Rotax Max karts.
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Shamick Shuts in Australia
Shamick Racing will no longer contest karting events in Australia, team founder Shane Wharton announced via social media he is moving on from karting in Australia,
Verrall Joins Patrizicorse
Having been on the fringes of the sport for the past few years, former driver, race team manager and kart shop proprietor Dale Verrall has returned to a full-time position in karting, accepting the role of Operations Manager for racing activities with Patrizicorse.
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Lots of News Briefs
Monster post of karting news – there’s sure to be something or importance or interest in here! Local & international snippets,. products, events and info.
Free Karting Stream
Want to watch some top-notch karting coverage for free? SKUSA’s 2023 Winter Series and ProTour will be live streamed and totally free for viewers to watch – no subscription required.