KA Launch Grants Program
A new grants program has been launched for Karting Australia clubs to access funding for expanding membership, participation and engagement.
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New Logo
Birelart has changed its logo due to the upcoming expiry of its contract with ART GP
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KA Part of Parliamentary Discussions
The Australian Motorsport Council, of which Karting Australia is a member, is pushing for increased government recognition and support.
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Percat Pivots Chassis Brand
There are big changes happening with Nick Percat’s JND Racing team – it will relocate from Melbourne to Queensland and switch from blue FA Karts to red BirelART chassis for the 2025 season.
Tyre Prices Up for Kiwis
The price Kiwi karters have to pay for their race tyres has increased due to the New Zealand Government’s Tyrewise scheme.
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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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Job Vacancy
One of the country’s leading karting product importers and distributors is looking to appoint an experienced karter to a full-time position in the organisation.
KA’s 2023 Annual Report
Karting Australia released its 2023 Annual Report last week and states substantial progress and growth was made for the year.
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Doohan Gets Life
Karting Australia has awarded Life Membership to its former Chair, Mick Doohan, plus a host of other achievements recognised at its 2024 Honours and Awards night.
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Advanced Driving Course for Juniors
ATTENTION JUNIOR KARTERS- there will be a Junior Driver Advanced Driving and Advanced Vehicle Dynamics course at Sandown Raceway during the Term 2-3 Victorian school holidays. But there are limited spots in the program.
Interview: IKD Boss Talks Rotax
IKD’s Ian Black answers questions about the future of Rotax in Australia, what’s happening around Pro Tour, the new cylinder, Grand Finals and more.
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IKD Reclaim Rotax!
International Karting Distributors (IKD) has been re-appointed the official Rotax karting importer and distributor for Australia, effective from 1 May 2024.
New DPE Truck to Debut at AKC Pucka
The new DPE Kart Superstore truck – fully stocked with a wide range of parts and accessories – will make its debut at Round 2 of the Australian Kart Championship at Puckapunyal on April 18-21.
Change to IAME Trackside Service
With DPE’s new service truck now attending race meetings, Australian IAME importer and distributor, Remo Racing, has confirmed it will be switching its trackside parts service over to DPE.
Free Trackside Pickup
If you’re heading the AKC Round 2 at Puckapunyal on April 18-21, you can order all the parts and supplies you need online now, then collect them at the track.
Fuel Fools
Contrary to yesterday’s post, Australian karting will NOT switch to a control fuel, sold and distributed by the kart clubs, in 2025.
Control Fuel for 2025!
Australian karting will switch to a universal control fuel in 2025 and it will be sold and distributed to competitors at the track by the kart clubs (includes reader opinion poll)
KA Sign Sim Partner
Karting Australia has appointed Next Level Racing as the “official simulator partner” for the organisation.
Free Race Stream for IKC
Kart racing will be live streamed from the Ipswich Kart Club’s next race day on April 6. Significantly, the stream will be via the club’s YouTube channel, which is free to view and requires no subscription.
Admin Vacancy at Karting NSW
Karting NSW has a part-time vacancy for an Administrative Support and Promotions person. The position has a “Clerical & Administrative, Grade 3” classification and is for two days (16 hours) per week.
Choosing A Race Team
Instead of running their own show with their own equipment, an increasing number of karters pay a third party to prepare and run their kart. Terence Dove shares his thoughts on choosing a team and some traps to avoid.
IKD’s Targett
International Karting Distributors has officially confirmed a “cooperation agreement” with Australian karting icon Jon Targett to head up a support network for the OTK brands in Australia
Cian’s Calicorse Debuts at Bolivar
Team PR – Based in South East Queensland, the new Calicorse team, run by 3-times Australian Champion Cian Fothergill, was only formed last month and is making its competition debut at this weekend’s AKC round.
Employment Position at DPE
DPE Kart Superstore is looking for someone with excellent MIG welding abilities on light-wall aerospace grade tubing and is open to a full-time or part-time/casual appointment.
Distribution Restructure for Energy Corse Australia
Industry PR – Energy Corse Australia has announced a restructure of its kart distribution in Australia, DJM Race Engineering and Rush Performance being joined by the new Calicorse team.