NT Titles Cancelled
Darwin Karting Association has confirmed the 2020 Northern Territory Kart Championship in July has been cancelled.
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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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April Fools: Cancelled For 2020
Yep, April Fools Day was essentially cancelled for 2020. But look back at WTF happened in 2009!
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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.
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…
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Kiwis Extend Licence Duration
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.
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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.
World Championship Re-Schedule
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 .
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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its clubs and state associations that no more event permits will be issued, and previously approved permits are to be withdrawn today.
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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.
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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Q&A – Karting Tips & Tricks
Questions answered: here’s the latest karting tips-and-tricks Q&A session video by Derek Jones at Power Republic.
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New Zealand Karting Shut Down
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 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.
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AIDKA Cancels ALL Events
Due to today’s Government announcement of further restrictions to mass gatherings, all AIDKA events have been cancelled effective immediately.
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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.
2020 FIA Karting Season Delayed
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 COVID-19 Update
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.
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 In Victoria Shut Down
Karting Australia sanctioned kart racing in Victoria will cease, probably through until June. Karting Victoria has just distributed the following to its licence holders.
Speedway Kart Titles Are Off
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.
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.
AKC Postponed; Pro Tour is GO
KARTING AUSTRALIA CORONA VIRUS UPDATE: Everyone attending a Karting Australia event must fill in a Travel Register form; AKC round 2 postponed; Pro Tour round 1 is going ahead; plus other info.