KR Availability Update
DPE Kart Superstore has now loaded all KR, FA and DAP parts into its online store. Existing stock of these products can now be ordered.
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Update: DPE & Kart Republic
DPE Kart Superstore has issued an update regarding supply of Kart Republic manufactured karts and parts, plus a number of dealers with exclusive brand rights and territories.
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DPE To Distribute KR, FA & DAP!
Breaking industry news: DPE will take over from TWM as the importer & distributor of Kart Republic, FA and DAP!
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F1 Pilot For AKC!
Honorary Australian Valtteri Bottas will compete in the Newcastle round of the Australian Kart Championship in a deal that will see Arrow return to KZ2 competition (Edited)
Changes at Pace Images
There will be a change of focus for Pace Images in 2025. Click through for the statement from Ben.
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Noisy Merch
Renowned trackside commentator Kev “The Noise” Davies has launched a range of merchandise.
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Karting Kicks Off F1 Race Week
A special “invitational” karting event to promote the sport will kick off race week for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix next month.
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2025 Photo Awards
Karting Australia added “Photo Of The Year” awards to its annual Honours & Awards program, recognising four categories – Action, Emotion, Overall and Non-AKC. The inaugural winners are:
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Racing Ready Workshops
Racing Ready Workshops, a new hands-on program designed to help kart racers and mechanics gain essential skills to improve performance on and off the track, will kick off in Queensland next month.
RMC Returns To NZ
An informal arrangement has been agreed that will see a Rotax MAX Challenge return to New Zealand karting, which includes four seats for the Kiwis at the 2025 Grand Finals.
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Vital Start for Pantano
Pantano Racing Kart is now in Australia, Leigh Cocker’s Vital Karting Australia inking a deal with the former F1 driver’s eponymous brand..
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Saving Karting’s History
Gordon Mellis believes British karting’s history is at risk of being lost. Much of that history sits in out-of-production print publications, a format that is only accessible to the few …
BRK Is Hiring
Dirt kart manufacturer BRK Karts in Adelaide is looking to hire a new staff member in a combined manufacturing, assembly and sales role.
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Changes at DPE for 2025
DPE Kart Superstore has announced some changes for 2025 to streamline operations and best service its customers.
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Wayne Russell Funeral Details
Family and friends of Wayne Russell are warmly invited to attend a celebration of his life this Tuesday, January 7.
Golding Adds Technical Partner
Jess Golding Motorsport has added a third and final brand of chassis to the team’s line-up for 2025.
Karting Job Vacancy
DPE is looking to appoint a Store Person in the logistics area of the business. This is a full-time position, based at DPE HQ in Melbourne.
DPE Christmas Orders
Thursday December 19 will be the last day that DPE Kart Superstore will be dispatching customer orders in the lead-up to Christmas, however orders for some states will need to be made earlier for Christmas delivery.
Remo Racing’s Christmas Message
“As we approach the close of another year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude…”
Global Karting Plan
The FIA has announced a “Global Karting Plan” that includes the provision of arrive-and-drive categories utilising single-make karts with spec chassis and engines, plus an “Excellence Centre” pathway designed to feed the winner into Formula 4.
WSK Suppliers 2025
Vega, LeCont, Panta and Sparco have been appointed contracts to be the technical partners of WSK Promotion in 2025 for tyres, fuel and staff clothing.
Top Pics Recognition
KA photographers, start sorting through the gazillion photos that have been taken in 2024 and pick out your best pics! Karting Australia will declare a Photographer Of The Year for 2024.
New Directors on KA Board
Karting Australia has confirmed the appointment of two new Directors to its Board – David White and Dr Sarah Ryan.
CC Racing Closure
A reminder that CC Racing in Melbourne will be out of action for an entire month over the Christmas/New Year period.