Annabel’s International Experience
Queensland teenager Annabel Kennedy returned from the opening round of the 2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy – Senior armed with valuable international experience.
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Reader Poll Results
A couple of reader polls were conducted the past few weeks. Here are the results!
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Barrichello Kart for Rotax Grand Finals
Chassis partners for the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals have been announced and another signature brand of kart will makes its debut in Bahrain.
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Kart Track Re-Opens
A refurbished karting circuit has re-opened in New Zealand. Westland Kart Club celebrated the occasion with a special ceremony that garnered support from fellow South Island kart club members (includes video).
Street Meet Revival?
Street races are both crazy AND brilliant! A post by Vroom has stirred up interest once more for ‘street meets’.
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KR on DPE Accounts
With the recent change in distributor for the Australian market, there is also a change in how Kart Republic Australia social content is shared.
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Chelsea’s Back On Track
After two decades away from competitive karting, Chelsea Preen has found herself back on track – literally – thanks to a community that knows how to get behind one of their own (includes video)
Ferrari Wins First Senior Academy Trophy
Despite crossing the line fourth, Riccardo Ferrari became the first winner of the new FIA Karting Academy Trophy “Senior” on the weekend, in a field that included Gold Coaster Annabel Kennedy (includes Aussie Wrap)
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CCTV For KNSW Clubs
Karting NSW has approved funding to ensure all its active clubs have closed circuit television systems capable of monitoring track activity 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
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Tight at The Top of AKC Juniors
Just two points separate the top three drivers in the standings, so there’s significant focus on the junior KA2 class at this weekend’s round of the SP Tools Australian Kart Championship.
Racing Ready
Jess Golding Motorsport ran its first ‘Racing Ready’ workshop at the Warwick kart circuit on Saturday.
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AKC On Free-To-Air!
A landmark deal has been struck to have the remaining rounds of the Australian Kart Championship broadcast on 7plus Sport – the Seven Network’s digital streaming platform.
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Driver Development for Dirt Karters
The Australian Independent Dirt Kart Association has launched a Driver Development Program for its members.
KR Availability Update
DPE Kart Superstore has now loaded all KR, FA and DAP parts into its online store. Existing stock of these products can now be ordered.
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$20K for IKC’s First IROC
A $20,000 cash prize pool will be paid out at the first ever “Ipswich Race Of Champions” IROC meeting, which will also be a Rotax Life Event plus the final round of the Pineapple Cup.
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Mullet Drives Change
Queensland junior driver Gabriel Elkayam is growing out a “magnificent mullet” in support of mental health – and you can help!
More 4-Strokes for KNSW
Three new 4-stroke classes for kids have been introduced to Karting NSW’s 4SS competition, effective immediately.
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Update: DPE & Kart Republic
DPE Kart Superstore has issued an update regarding supply of Kart Republic manufactured karts and parts, plus a number of dealers with exclusive brand rights and territories.
Preview: European OK/OK-J Championship
Four Australians with significant international racing experience are entered for the opening round of the FIA European Karting Championship in Spain this weekend.
Griffith To Host Ultimate Club Racer
The fifth edition of Karting Australia’s Ultimate Club Racer event will be held at Griffith later this year.
DPE To Distribute KR, FA & DAP!
Breaking industry news: DPE will take over from TWM as the importer & distributor of Kart Republic, FA and DAP!
Preview: IKC Cadet Titles
There’s some strong interstate representation to take on the locals for the Cadet Titles at Ipswich Kart Club this Saturday, an event that will be live streamed for free via YouTube.
F1 Pilot For AKC!
Honorary Australian Valtteri Bottas will compete in the Newcastle round of the Australian Kart Championship in a deal that will see Arrow return to KZ2 competition (Edited)
AKC On YouTube
The opening round of the Australian Kart Championship in Melbourne this weekend will be live streamed on YouTube on Saturday and Sunday.
FIA Season Revs Up
FIA Karting has released its 2025 ‘Presentation Kit’ and season promotional video on the approach to the opening round of the European OK-OK-J Championship.