Video: Custom Pedals For Little Racers
This week’s Power Republic video shows how to customise the pedal setup for smaller drivers with the installation of OTK’s pedal platform.
Products
What’s New: Tony Kart EVS 950mm
Derek at Power Republic runs through what’s on the new Tony Kart EVS kart for the Cadet/Mini kids classes.
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MG Replaces Mojo at Rotax Pro Tour
A global supply shortage of Mojo tyres will see several classes in the Rotax Pro Tour switch over to MG rubber for the next round of the series.
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Burris Supply Update
Edward Kart Wheels, the importer and distributor for Burris in Australia and New Zealand, has provided an update on the supply of Burris dirt kart tyres.
Arrow’s New X6 Range
Five different chassis comprise the release of Arrow’s striking new X6 series of kart. Here are the key features of each, including brochure with images and link to the suggested chassis setup for each model.
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Video: What’s Inside the Vortex Rok GP 125
See what’s inside the Vortex Rok GP 125 TaG engine, then see what numbers it pulls on the dyno – and the dramatic effect of changing the power valve spring.
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Cable Ties To Be Banned
In a move designed to push the sport to be more environmentally friendly, single-use plastic cable ties (zip ties) will soon be banned from the race track. UPDATE: Happy April Fool’s Day!
New Arrow Unveiled!
DPE Kart Technology has taken the wraps off its new weapon – the Arrow X6. This new Australian-made kart (welded, built & assembled in Melbourne) will be available in two …
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Video Tour: Tony Kart 401RR
Derek at Power Republic gives the new Tony Kart 401RR the once over, going through what’s new, and what’s carry over from the previous model.
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FIA Helmet Safety Statement
The FIA has expressed concerns regarding karting competitors attaching cameras, removing HANS attachments and using non-approved replacement visors on homologated crash helmets. FIA Karting’s full statement is below. It should …
Tillotson Approved
The Tillotson 225RS 4-stroke engine can now be used for testing and practice purposes for four-stroke endurance racers on Karting NSW circuits.
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Dyno Test: Old v New Rotax Restrictor
In this week’s Power Republic video, Derek throws an engine on the dyno and does a direct comparison of last year’s exhaust restrictor to this years and lets the wiggly lines of the dyno run tell the tale.
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Limited Edition Model Kart
How cool is this? Vroom has launched a line of 1:12 scale model race karts, kicking off with a limited edition representation of the 2013 CRG/TM World Champion.
2022 Kart Republic at TWM
The 2022 range of Kart Republic chassis will be available in Australia and New Zealand through Tom Williamson Motorsport and the TWM dealer network.
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OTK Trio at IKD
With the addition of Gillard and Redspeed to their range, 2022 will see IKD offer three of OTK’s brands to the Australian market (includes video clip)
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Images – The 2022 PCR
Here are the photos of chassis, components and decoration of the 2022 model PCR.
Four Brands of S14 Range in 2022
Birel ART has announced and shown its new for 2022 “S14” range of chassis under four brands for next year – Ricciardo, Leclerc, Kubica and the house BirelART brand.
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KARTech – Innovative Products
Did you know there has long been a range of “Australian Born” karting products and accessories?
The New OTK Karts for 2022
What’s your colour? OTK has officially shown off the new 2022 look for its range of kart brands. Check out the styling for Kosmic, Exprit, EOS, LN (Lando), Redspeed, Gillard and original Tony Kart.
Tony Kart Unveil The 2022 401RR
Tony Kart has officially unveiled its 401RR chassis for 2022 and the new karts are set to be in Australia next month.
Lando Kart Coming to Oz
DPE Kart Technology has confirmed it will be distributing the new Lando Norris kart in 2022 with the first batch of chassis expected to hit our shores late March next year.
News Briefs!
Click through for a quick round of news briefs covering various industry, product, club and event categories.
How To: Read The Tune with Data Analysis
This week’s Power Republic How To video covers LAMBDA data analysis to tune the engine, from videoing Easitune lights to using MyChron’s awesome software to really investigate what’s going on.
Comparison: Easitune v MyChron
In this week’s Power Republic tuning tips video, Derek compares the Easitune LAMBDA sensor and the MyChron LCU1 kit. He shows the fitting of each to a kart, then runs through a comparison of the two systems based on cost, ease of use and functionality.
CRG Presents New Homologation Chassis
A new brake system with ‘adaptive brake assistant’, new aerodynamic bodywork and a new KT5 chassis are the features of CRG’s latest equipment homologation.