KNSW Licences “On Hold”
Karting NSW has placed all members’ race licences on hold until the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and karting resumes.
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KA Extend Tyre Contracts
Karting Australia has extended the current tyre contracts for a further year (ie, use the existing tyres to the end of 2021) and has suspended the tender process for what would have been the 2021-2025 supply contract.
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DPE’s Online Orders Processed Each Monday
Update from DPE regarding online orders and delivery of karting products.
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Reader Poll: Are You Sim Racing to Replace Karting?
With no on-track action at kart circuits around the world, many karters have turned to online sim racing. Have you?
CIK-FIA Homologations Extended due to COVID-19
Due to the Corona virus impacting production of components, the CIK-FIA has extended the validity of currently homologated chassis, brakes and bodywork for an extra year, meaning it won’t expire until 31st December 2021.
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IKD Honoured In Rotax Awards
International Karting Distributors (IKD), the Australian distributor for BRP-Rotax karting products and organiser/promoter of the Rotax Pro Tour, has been named one of the top three Rotax distributors for 2019.
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Interview: Giancarlo Tinini
CRG President Giancarlo Tinini shares his opinion on the consequences of the Corona virus on the sport of karting, the industry and his company. Plus some suggestions for the FIA…
Governments Shut Down Karting
It’s not just race meetings that have been banned, karts tracks around the country are now closed or closing due to Government directives. Ie, no practice allowed, stay home.
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DPE Shuts The Doors
DPE Kart Technology / DPE Kart Superstore has elected to close the doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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No More Karting Australia Events
Karting Australia has communicated with its clubs and state associations that no more event permits will be issued, and previously approved permits are to be withdrawn today.
Message From Motorsport Australia
Motorsport Australia, under which Karting Australia falls as the delegated authority in this country, has issued a statement by its President, Andrew Papadopoulos, concerning the sport and COVID-19.
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IAME Series Australia Cancelled
Remo Racing has cancelled the IAME Series Australia program for 2020 due to the issues around the Coronoa virus. While the X30 feature races may be run later in the year, they will not earn points or have series prizes. Statement from Remo & Sabrina.
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Karting Australia Launches Officials’ Academy
Karting Australia has launched an online Officials Training Academy that will allow its officials across the country to undertake training on a regular basis.
A Tour Through Patrizicorse
Michael Patrizi, the owner at Patrizicorse, grabbed the selfie stick and videoed a walk through the Patrizicorse facility on the Gold Coast.
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KA Settles Debt Recovery With KNSW
Karting Australia statement regarding the settlement with Karting NSW over non-payment of licence fees collected on behalf of KA and driver levies collected for the AKA Track Development Fund Trust.
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New Zealand Nationals Postponed
The New Zealand National Sprint Kart Championship will not take place over the traditional Easter long weekend due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation.
Karting NSW Vs. Karting Australia
Karting NSW has today revealed it has come to settlement with Karting Australia regarding one of the matters currently before the courts, and that KA has been unsuccessful at reclaiming safety grants it provided to a number of clubs.
Pro Tour Postponed
The opening round of the 2020 Sparco Rotax Pro Tour will not take place this weekend, Karting Australia citing a reluctance from competitors to travel interstate in the current COVID-19 climate.
Kart Manufacturers Shut Shop
With the lock-downs in place in Italy due to the Corona virus, several kart manufacturers have announced they have temporarily suspended production.
COVID-19 And Karting
UPDATED 14/3/20 – While it’s just the past few days that it’s become a more significant issue in Australia, the COVID-19 ‘Corona virus’ has been impacting karting for several weeks now. Includes statements from Karting Australia and AIDKA.
New Sparco Karting Range
IKD now has in stock the new 2020 range of Sparco karting apparel and merchandise – check out all the new model racing suits, boots, gloves and bags!
Helmet Homologations Cancelled
Karting Australia advise three helmets have had their approval cancelled for safety reasons and must not be used at KA events. The directive comes from the FIA and Motorsport Australia.
Karting Quickies
Another BIG round of karting news briefs. These Quickies include updates on industry, politics, drivers, events, products, clubs and more…
DPE Selling AGP Celebrity Karts
DPE Kart Superstore is selling the fleet of Arrow X5 4SS karts that were used by celebrities in the recent Australian Formula One Grand Prix promotion – at a big saving over the retail price.
KA Update: Australian Karter
Karting Australia today issued its latest ‘Australian Karter’ update to members. It covers a wide range or programs, such as Junior Sprockets, Officials training, girls racing, club webinars and relocation of the national office to Queensland.