Wood the Latest Kiwi Winner on Aussie Pro Tour
Wellington teenager Ryan Wood is the latest Kiwi karter to claim a class win – and with it a State title – at a round of Australia’s Rotax Pro Tour.
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Pro Tour Series Points After Round 4
The driver and manufacturer points have been tallied after the 4th round of Rotax Pro Tour on the weekend.
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Feeney and Hoey Lock Out Junior Max Front Row
Two Australian Juniors were up against a barrage of Kiwis in the Junior Max Top 5 qualifying shootout at Pro Tour this afternoon, and it was Queenslander Broc Feeney who came out on top. Friday qualifying report from Coffs Harbour
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Karting News Briefs
Quick karting news from here and abroad – DPE X5 release plan, event information, Super One videos, WAMS Scholarship, club and driver updates, Fernando fires back.
Australia’s Best Flood Coffs Harbour For Pro Tour
Australia’s best Rotax karters will flood Coffs Harbour for the Pro Tour round this weekend – but they’ll need to take on a trio of locals and some rapid Kiwis if they plan to make the podium in a capacity Rotax Light field.
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Pro Tour Timetable & Entry List for Coffs Harbour
Here is the official timetable, entry list and track map for this weekend’s round 4 of the 2017 Rotax Pro Tour. The Coffs Harbour event will also see the NSW State Rotax Champions crowned.
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Interview: Nastasi to ‘Arrive & Drive’ a KZ At Next WA Round
This year the WA KZ2 Series has been awarding X30 drivers an “Arrive & Drive” entry in the gearbox class. Tyler Nastasi is the next recipient, set to suit up at Wanneroo later this month.
Photos: Alonso’s European Championship Round
The Official CIK/FIA photos from the Euro KZ/OK/OK-Junior round on the weekend.
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How To Master The Art of Kart Driving
A new karting book is now available, and there’s a special half-price delivery deal for Australians! Written by successful karting coach Terence Dove, “Learn How To Master The Art Of Kart Driving” is real tool chest of helpful hints, ideas and information for any kart driver who wants to improve their game.
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Statement: Coffs Harbour Kart Club
“On behalf of Coffs Harbour Kart Club I’d like to thank all competitors, pit crews and officials for their understanding and efforts over the weekend…”
Aussies In Spain This Weekend
Australian karters Jack Doohan and Flynn Jackes are competing at Fernando Alonso’s race track this weekend in the Spanish round of the European Championships, but Tony Kart’s Marco Ardigò has had to withdraw.
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Technical Specification Updates For Rotax MAX
Rotax Australia wish to advise competitors of updated Homologation & Technical Specification bulletins recently issued by Karting Australia. They concern the use of a new NGK spark plug cap, plus the fitment of gaskets to the ignition pickup sensor.
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KA Launch Quarterly E-Zine
Karting Australia is now producing its own media publication. The first issue of its new online magazine, titled Full Throttle, went live today. But it’s not the first time the governing body has been involved with publishing.
Karting Australia Launch Club Resource Website
Karting Australia has launched a new website designed as a resource to assist KA clubs with their management, running of race meetings, track maintenance and a whole bunch of other things. There are links to a wide range of resources – even the State Departments of Health for food safety!
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Vintage Birel Stolen In South Australia
A vintage Birel kart, restored as a replica of that driven by former F1 driver Ricardo Patrese, has been stolen from JK Tuning in South Australia.
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$1000 Off Kosmic & FA Kart!
DPE Kart Technology has a huge $1000 off offer on Nordix and TS30 karts!
Preview: 32nd Annual Sunbelts To Kick Off Kiwi Mainland Series
For over 30 years, karters on the South Island – plus some from the North – have travelled to Nelson and Blenheim at Queen’s Birthday for NZ’s annual Sunbelts meeting. This year will be no different.
NZ Goldstar Winners To Celebrate After Championship Meeting
Karters from throughout New Zealand will be in Palmerston North this weekend celebrating the success of the recently completed Manawatu & TRC Toyota WPKA Goldstar Series at the linked, but standalone ‘Championships’ meeting.
AKC Teams & Manufacturers Championships
Here are the latest points and positions for the Teams and Manufacturers Championship after round 3 of the 2017 Australian Kart Championship.
New Name Plus Motocross For Eastern Creek Karts
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Eastern Creek International Karting Raceway will change its name to Sydney Premier Karting Park and will have Australia’s first indoor motocross park built at the facility.
Tassie Duo To The Fore
It’s been a long time since two Tasmanians have been at the front of a national championship grid, but that’s what happened at round three of the AKC at Monarto on the weekend.
Aussie to Contest European Superkart Championship
Jordan Ford has confirmed he will compete in all three rounds of the 2017 CIK-FIA European Superkart Championship, kicking off at Donnington next weekend where he’ll attempt to defend his British GP title.
Follow Australian Kart Championship Round 3 This Weekend
Here are the links you need to follow round 3 of the Australian Kart Championship at Monarto across the weekend.
Birel ART Demonstrate Electric Kart at Formula E Race
Birel ART’s electric E-Kart was demonstrated on the track at the sixth round of Formula E Championship in Paris last Saturday.
Preview: Kiwi Karters at AKC Round This Weekend
The eight Kiwi karters competing at the third round of this year’s Australian Kart Championship at Monarto in South Australia this weekend are in very good company.