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.
Industry
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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Dunlop for FIA Shifters
FIA Karting has confirmed a switch to Dunlop tyres for all karts competing in the major KZ and KZ2 international competitions this year, including the World and European Championships.
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RIP Giovanni Corona
The founder of the famous Italian kart engine brand, Vortex, passed away earlier this month.
GoPro & KA Partner Up
GoPro has been announced as the Official Camera Partner of Karting Australia and will be the presenting sponsor of KZ2 in the Australian Kart Championship.
Carlos Sainz Launches Kart Brand
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz has unveiled his own brand of kart – and it’s coming to Australia!
KA Le Cont Statement
Karting Australia has issued the following statement regarding the identification of LeCont LH03 tyres and “earliest use” dates for the latest batch.
2024 Homologated Equipment
Some time back it was agreed the CIK-FIA would extend specific homologation periods an extra year to include 2024. As such, here are the lists of homologated equipment approved for use in international kart racing this year.
The Tinini Interview
Each year, CRG owner Giancarlo Tinini provides the karting media with an open letter summarising the company’s year from a racing and commercial perspective, plus issues the sport is facing. Here’s the 2023 edition.
Kart Expo Cancelled
The International Karting Exhibition planned for January 13-14 has been cancelled.
New Operator Wants Karts
A new operator has been appointed for the troubled Eastern Creek Speedway, and the boss wants dirt kart clubs to make contact to ensure maximum use of the venue.
AKC Transport Offer
Karting HQ can provide transport and pit space options for competitors in the 2024 Australian Kart Championship.
Maxxis Gets FIA Gig
Maxxis has won the contract to supply tyres for the European and World Championships (OK & OK-Junior), OK-N and FIA Academy Trophy from 2024 to 2026.