Project Update
A Facebook group supporting the establishment of a National Karting Development Centre at the Pimpama circuit on the Gold Coast has posted an update on the project.
Industry
KA Oil Call
Karting Australia has put out a call to its members who are business owners, inviting them to consider using Penrite-brand lubricants and products.
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KA Sparks
Karting Australia has partnered with NGK Spark Plugs to present a Rising Star award to an Australian Kart Championship competitor at the end-of-season AKC gala.
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Travel Grants
A second round of travel grants have opened that could see karters in the Northern Territory able to access funds to assist competing interstate.
Matt’s Memorial
A memorial service will be held for karting commentator and motorsport media man Matt Payne on Friday, June 26.
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BIG Sale!
All manner of karting products have reduced prices in DPE’s End of Financial Year stock take sale!
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Oh What A Feeling!
Toyota is set to enter the karting market with chassis manufactured under its Gazoo Racing brand.
Annual Report
Karting Australia has published its annual report for 2025 – read it now.
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LeCont Out, Vega In
Karting Australia has announced the dry weather tyres that will be used in KA competition from 2027 to 2031 inclusive.
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Top Gear Karter Trailer
Top Gear Trailers has a range of karting-specific haulage solutions, including this 3-metre long single-axle version that has LOTS of options.
Biomass Fuel Approved
A racing fuel derived from biomass waste will continue as the approved control fuel for FIA Karting championship events.
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AKC Parts Pickup
Attention AKC competitors (and IKC locals) – DPE Kart Superstore can deliver all your karting parts, accessories and consumables direct to the Ipswich track.
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RPM Kart Schools
These three services are coming to RPM Karting – RPM Kart School, RPM Kart Check plus a Kart Buying Service!
Trophy Karts Unveiled
The new karts for the Rotax Trophy Class have been unveiled by IKD.
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WYDA
A ‘World Young Drivers Academy’ has just been announced in Italy to help young karters achieve a career in racing.
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Velcro Victory Lane
A new partnership with Karting Australia will see Australian Kart Championship round winners drive into a VELCO-branded Victory Lane, starting this weekend in Coffs Harbour.
New AKC Title Sponsor
Aussie-owned lubricants brand Penrite has picked up the naming rights sponsorship for the 2026 Australian Kart Championship.
Coffs Collection
AKC competitors – have your parts delivered directly to the track at Coffs Harbour and pay zero freight (order with DPE Kart Superstore prior to 3pm this Sunday)
JSH Confirms Coffs
Despite having lost all its equipment in a workshop fire a couple of weeks ago, Jackson Souslin-Harlow has confirmed his eponymous team will contest the opening round of the Australian Kart Championship.
DAP Colour Clearance
Enjoy a massive 35-75% off all DAP Sticker Kits plus $1000 off selected DAP karts.
Karting Australia’s Reform Plan
Karting Australia has announced a plan to reform the governance of the sport (includes link to download the White Paper)
KA’s Big Announcement
Karting Australia is proposing a new structure to govern the sport that will ditch the state-based Federation model and replace it with a single national organisation.
DPE Kart Superstore Truck Operations
There seems to be some confusion around the DPE Kart Superstore truck in 2026 – there is no change to this service which will continue to operate as usual (Statement from DPE)
RPM Take Over DPE Race Team
RPM Karting will take over the running and infrastructure of the DPE race team and has already signed one of Australian karting’s most decorated drivers (Note: the DPE spare parts truck will continue normal operations servicing customers at race meetings)
10 Years for Pace Images
It started by taking photos of club days at Todd Rd. This year, Ben Roehlan’s Pace Images celebrates 10 years of motorsport storytelling.