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.
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…
In the wake of the COVID-19 situation, Kartsport New Zealand has announced all their current licence holders will automatically get a free three month extension.
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.
With the re-scheduling of the Le Mans 24-hour sports car race, FIA Karting has moved the KZ/KZ2 World Championships from Le Mans (France) to Lonato (Italy). While the venue has changed, the date hasn’t .
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its clubs and state associations that no more event permits will be issued, and previously approved permits are to be withdrawn today.
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.
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.
The KartSport New Zealand Executive has this morning suspended all competition permits until further notice due to the Government’s latest Covid-19 announcement.
Karting Australia has launched an online Officials Training Academy that will allow its officials across the country to undertake training on a regular basis.
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.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic currently spreading in Europe and much of the world, the CIK-FIA has had to change the schedule for the start of the 2020 season.
AIDKA has cancelled the 2020 SA State Titles due to the outfall over the Corona virus, however its clubs are free to choose whether they run their own club events, on the provision entries do not exceed 125 competitors and a bunch of protocols are followed.
Karting Australia sanctioned kart racing in Victoria will cease, probably through until June. Karting Victoria has just distributed the following to its licence holders.
Australian and South Australian Speedway Kart Titles have been postponed due to the corona virus crisis. The Speedway Karting Association of Australasia hopes to re-schedule the events, but is unable to confirm at this stage.
