Newcastle The Latest Destination for Kiwi Karters
The Mt Sugarloaf kart track at Newcastle is the destination this weekend for the four young Kiwi karters contesting this year’s SP Tools Australian Kart Championship
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McLaughlin Returns to Competitive Karting
Reigning Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin will return to competitive kart racing at Easter, steering a Tony Kart in the Rotax Heavy class at the 2019 Kiwi Nationals.
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WSK Super Master Final Round
Australian junior James Wharton missed the podium by 0.021s at the final round of the WSK Super Master Series at Sarno overnight. Video, report & pics from Italy
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Two Aussies in Sarno
James Wharton and Peter Bouzinelous are competing in the final round of the WSK Super Master Series at Sarno, Italy, this weekend, and Wharton has won his opening heat race.
Four Drivers Share KZ2 Honours at Rotorua
Not one, not two, not three but four different drivers shared KZ2 class kudos at the second round of New Zealand’s ProKart Series at Rotorua last weekend.
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First Kiwi for FIA Karting Academy Trophy
Young Christchurch driver Jacob Douglas will make history in May when he becomes the first Kiwi to contest a round of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy Series.
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Sons of (Famous) Fathers
Kids going karting with their famous ex-racer fathers at their side is not uncommon. There’s currently quite a few examples competing at WSK events.
Karting News Briefs
As everyone winds down from the AGP, here’s a huge post of Karting News Briefs to end the day – lots of updates, information, entertainment and videos. Check it out, or miss out!
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Boom In Numbers for NZ Prokart Series
With over 90 entries confirmed for the second round at Rotorua this weekend, the 2019 Toyota Racing ProKart Series in New Zealand is going from strength to strength.
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Matteo Vigano: Success Changes Everything
For more than 12 years, Matteo Vigano has regularly occupied the front of the various categories in which he has raced. Last year he finally achieved the FIA Karting International Super Cup for KZ2.
Clay Osborne Top Kiwi at Pro Tour
Hamilton karter Clay Osborne was the top-finishing Kiwi at the second round of the Sparco Rotax Pro Tour series in Sydney on Sunday, working his way forward from 8th to 2nd in an all-action Junior Max class Final.
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Aussies Conk Out at La Conca
The third round of the WSK Super Master Series was not a good one for the three Australians contesting the OK-Junior class (Includes race wrap, photos, video)
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Podium for CRG at WSK R3
The CRG factory team scored a podium in the OK class with Pedro Hiltbrand at the third round of WSK Super Master Series on the weekend.
Interview: Peter Elkmann
Crowned FIA Karting European Champion – Superkart for the second time in a row, the German Peter Elkmann has been almost invincible this season.
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WSK Super Master Series, Rnd 3
James Wharton qualified outside the top ten at LaConca overnight, but was able to move forward and take a second place finish in the opening heat of WSK Super Master Series round 3.
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Kiwis In Sydney for Pro Tour 2
Spearheaded by Aucklanders Bond Roby and Marco Manson, an 11-strong contingent of Kiwi karters will contest round 2 of the Sparco Rotax Pro Tour in Sydney this weekend.
Kiwi Vintage Fans Head to Christchurch
Vintage Kart enthusiasts from all over New Zealand will be in Christchurch this weekend, celebrating the early days of the sport at one of the biggest demonstration events held in NZ so far.
New Chassis Partner for Rotax Grand Finals
The 20th anniversary Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals will utilise chassis from well-known associates, plus a newcomer to one of the world’s biggest karting events.
Lap Records Tumble at NZ Goldstar Round
The lap records tumbled at the latest round of the 2018/19 Manawatu & TRC Toyota WPKA Goldstar KartSport Series in Hawke’s Bay at the weekend with top local driver Zach Zaloum leading the way.
Videos: WSK Super Master Series, Round 2
The WSK Video Archive has been updated following the WSK Super Master Series round 2 in Lonato. The complete footage of the Finals
Filini Replaces Fore’ at Birel ART
Luca Filini has replaced Davide Fore’ as Team Principal at the factory Birel ART team.
Videos: Winter Cup, Lonato
Here are the race videos of all the Finals at the 2019 Winter Cup. James Wharton drives #357 in the OK-Junior race.
Interview: Paul Aron
Best Of 2018: The second international season for Paul Aron in OK-Junior has revealed an undeniable new talent from Estonia, racing with the Ricky Flynn Motorsport team.
Another Top 10 for Wharton
James Wharton has grabbed another top ten in Europe, classified 8th after just missing a podium position in OK-J at the second round of the WSK Super Master Series at Lonato overnight.