Vale Joseph Bianchini
The Australian karting community is in mourning following the passing of junior driver Joseph Bianchini yesterday.
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Vale World Champion
Former Formula E (Superkart) World Karting Champion Wade Nelson has passed away.
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Schembri 3rd in British GP
Nicholas Schembri finished third in the premier 250cc Division 1 class of the British Superkart Grand Prix at Donnington Park last weekend.
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Interview: Jesper Carlsen
Jesper Carlsen, a 49-year-old Dane with extensive karting, Formula Ford, F3 and Porsche Supercup experience, has been appointed FIA Karting Championship Coordinator.
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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Hollywood Hits Asia IAME Series
Australia will have a Masters driver at the third round of the INF1NITY IAME Series Asia this weekend, in addition to a bunch drivers racing under the Birelart Asia banner.
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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)
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.
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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!
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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)
RIP Graeme Monds
Karting has lost a legend, and many have lost a true friend (EDIT: now includes live stream link and funeral details)
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JND/Percat Team Ready for AKC
Matt Stone Racing Supercars Nick Percat is shaping the next generation of motorsport stars through JND Racing, the karting team he launched last year.
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Italian Camp for AKC Opener
Italian Champion Moritz Ebner is set to make his Australian debut at the opening round of the 2025 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship presented by Castrol in Melbourne next weekend …
Changes at Pace Images
There will be a change of focus for Pace Images in 2025. Click through for the statement from Ben.
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Hall of Fame for Sera
Australia’s most successful karter has been inducted into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame. David Sera was one of six to be inducted at a ceremony at Albert Park today …
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The Only One
Jess Golding is the only eponymous female karting Team Principal in the country. She’s also the last woman to have won a National Championship in asphalt sprint karting… 20 years …
Lewis Leaps Into 2025
A couple of high-profile Australian karters will get their European season of racing underway this weekend at the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series at Franciacorta, Italy.
Deadly Returns To Racing
18-times Australian Champion, ‘Deadly’ Dave Sera, will return to competition at Monday’s Stars of Karting event at Todd Rd – and he’s finding it tough!
Smooooth Operatorrrr
10-year-old karter and Formula One hopeful Lazarus Añonuevo has made the ABC National News.
Kennedy & Campbell for Academy Trophy
Queenslanders Annabel Kennedy and Hamish Campbell will be the drivers representing Australia in this year’s FIA Karting Academy Trophy series.
The New Hall of Famers
Another four people were inducted into Karting Australia’s Hall of Fame at the 2025 Honours and Awards Dinner a couple of weeks back. Here’s some further background on each of the four:
2025 Photo Awards
Karting Australia added “Photo Of The Year” awards to its annual Honours & Awards program, recognising four categories – Action, Emotion, Overall and Non-AKC. The inaugural winners are:
Hall of Fame for Dave Sera
Winner of a record breaking 18 Australian Championships, Kart Class owner & coach David Sera has formally been inducted into the Karting Australia Hall of Fame.
Excellence Honoured at KA Awards Dinner
Karting Australia proudly hosted its 2025 Honours and Awards Dinner at Sea World Resort on the Gold Coast a week ago, celebrating the remarkable achievements and dedication of individuals who …
