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)
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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)
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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.
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Poll: A Karting Christmas?
Were karting related items part of your Christmas this year – or not? Cast a quick vote in this reader poll!
New Kart Shop
After a period of closures and consolidation, a new kart shop has opened in Melbourne – RPM Karting.
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DPE Christmas Trading
DPE Kart Superstore will be closed for a couple of weeks and orders that need to be delivered for Christmas need to be placed by mid-next week!
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New Tech Manager for FIA Karting
French engineer Thomas Gomis was appointed the new FIA Karting Technical Manager recently, and is currently preparing for a bumper 2026 that features one of the largest calendars for FIA karting.
CC Racing Trading Hours
CC Racing will be taking a break from servicing engines over the Christmas and New Year period, so if you need work done prior to the break, you’d better get organised.
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A National Karting Development Centre?
Karting Australia and the Gold Coast Kart Club are supporting a proposal to create a National Karting Development Centre on the site that was formerly the Xtreme Karting Complex at Pimpama.
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3-Year 7Plus Deal for AKC
In another milestone move for the sport, Karting Australia and the Seven Network have confirmed a three-year broadcast deal for the Australian Kart Championship.
Black Friday SALE
There are BIG savings to be had at DPE Kart Superstore, from Friday (tomorrow) to Monday.
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Fake Sensors
DPE has issued a bulletin concerning counterfeit Bosch lambda sensors that have hit the karting market.
Photo Submissions Open
Submissions are being taken for Karting Australia’s 2025 Photo of the Year Award, across four different categories.
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Top Gun Confirms Tony Kart
The Top Gun Driver Academy team has confirmed it will use Tony Kart chassis for its 2026 Australian Kart Championship campaign.
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New E-kart From Rotax
Rotax has released another electric kart into the market, targeting Cadet-aged drivers, and again claim “zero-emission racing”…
DPE Closed Tuesday
The Race That Stops The Nation (no, not Bathurst) does not stop the nation, but it sure brings things in Melbourne to a grinding halt.
Big Brands Bought
A number of major karting brands – BirelART, IAME and Kart Republic – have been acquired by a new Italian motorsport business.
Percat Retires
Nick Percat has announced his retirement from full-time Supercars racing – but why is that news on a karting website?
Anti-Launch Poll Result
Over 75% of readers think the new ‘anti-launch’ safety fairings will not be good for the sport. Click through for the results, plus FIA Karting video about the device.
DPE in NSW
The DPE Kart Superstore truck will be at the NSW Kart Championship at Dubbo this weekend, from September 26 (Fri) to the 28th.
Footy Closure
DPE Kart Superstore will be closed this Friday 26th September due to the AFL Grand Final Public Holiday in Victoria.
Insight: Top Gear Trailers
20 years ago, Top Gear Rotorua was founded with a vision to deliver top-tier mechanical and engineering services to the forestry and speedway industries. But karting soon became part of the mix.
Job Vacancy: Melbourne
DPE Kart Superstore has a vacancy for a Warehouse Store Person at the Keysborough (Melbourne) headquarters.
Hoey Launches New Race Team
Multiple times Australian Kart Champion Harrison Hoey has launched his own race team which will have official support from the OTK Kart Group.