Interview: Joakim Ward, Ward Racing
Now 50 years old, Sweden’s Joakim Ward is a respected team manager in the international karting paddocks, where he has a strong presence, particularly in OK and Junior.
Aussies in Vegas
SuperNats is GO! A bunch of Aussies are in Las Vegas for SKUSA’s headline event, the 23rd running of the SuperNationals. Click thru for the links to follow your favourite driver.
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Junior Sprockets in 2020
Karting Australia has released the dates and states (though not yet the venues) for an expanded Junior Sprockets program in 2020.
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NSW Speedway Kart Titles
The event was planned to be a two-dayer, but with possible thunder storms coming, officials decided to run into the night under lights and put the 2019 NSW Speedway Kart Titles into the record book.
Hamilton & Douglas Head 7-Strong Kiwi SuperNats Bid
The top Kiwi finisher at the 22nd SKUSA SuperNationals meeting last year, Matthew Hamilton, and fellow Christchurch karter Jacob Douglas, spearhead a seven-strong Kiwi squad at the 23rd annual running of the event that starts today in Las Vegas.
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Another Race for Junior MAX & Mini MAX
IKD and the Ipswich Kart Club have put out the reminder that there’s an opportunity for Junior MAX and Mini MAX drivers to fit another race in this year via the Blue Datto Enduro event.
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Kartsport SA Heads to The Mount
KartsportSA will be running its first 2-day event at Mount Gambier on November 30 / December 1st and there will be tyre giveaways (two sets) and, thanks to an event sponsor, better-than-half-price wine to purchase.
Interview: James Wharton
Throughout 2019 an Australian junior karter consistently took it to Europe’s best on the international karting stage. James Wharton speaks with the CIK-FIA.
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Video: November Q&A, Part 2
Karter’s questions answered – here’s part two of Power Republic’s November Q&A session.
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Pro Karting Drivers for SuperNats
The Prokarting Australia team is sending three drivers to race with Benik Kart at the SKUSA Supernationals in Las Vegas.
Country Series Final
202 entrants contested the final round of the hugely successful 2019 DPE Victorian Country Series at Ballarat last week. Here’s the official report, photos, results and series points!
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Arrow X5 Cadet – Now Available!
After many months of on and off track development, the stunning new Arrow X5 Cadet kart is now available.
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Venues Confirmed for 2020 Pro Tour
International Karting Distributors has confirmed the venues for the 2020 Rotax Pro Tour, which will commence in Melbourne in March.
The Bend To Open 2020 AKC
Hosted by Barossa with the support of several other SA clubs, The Bend will host the opening round of the 2020 Australian Kart Championship. There’s also been a date change for the final round at Todd Rd.
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Team Wrap: Sam & Jack at Warwick
GF Motorsports team report from the latest round of the Warwick Kart Club Championship.
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Piquet Kart for SuperNationals
Nelson Piquet Jnr is yet another F1 racer to launch their own brand of kart. The Miami-based Piquet Kart is manufactured in Brazil and will be promoted at the upcoming SKUSA SuperNationals. But there’s a good reason it won’t be racing at the Vegas event.
Collie Grand Prix Called Off
The 2019 edition of the Collie Grand Prix in Western Australia has been cancelled “for reasons beyond our control”.
Pie Eaters & Old Buggers Tour Finale
117 karters turned up at Warwick on the weekend at the final round of the Pie Eaters & Old Buggers Tour, which encompassed the 6th round of the Warwick Kart Club Championship.
WSK Open Cup Round 2
James Wharton was the best performed of the five Australians that contested second and final round of the WSK Open Cup at the International Circuit 7 Laghi in Italy on the weekend. But he didn’t finish the final.
CRG Homologate Two Chassis for Mini Class
CRG has homologated two configurations of chassis for the International Mini kart (Cadet) category in 2020.
No State Series in Tassie in 2020
Karting Tasmania has pulled the pin on the Apple Isle’s Statewide Series for 2020, citing it was not financially viable to run. The change, however, means the 2020 calendar will contain “some new and exciting events”.
Wet Weather Affects NZ Top Half Final
Wet conditions added an extra challenge to the final round of the Top Gear Top Half kart racing series at the Kartsport Bay of Plenty club’s Visi-Line Raceway at Te Puke on Sunday.
Interview: Valentino Fritsch
His father manages the famous Wackersdorf kart circuit in Germany, but it’s only in the last few years that Valentino Fritsch took up the sport. Now he’s making up for lost time.
Video: Q&A Session
The people at Power Republic have put together a Q&A video covering a wide range of questions from viewers.
RKA Expands In 2020
Retro Karting Australia will expand its 2020 series to five rounds, with a new event planned for South Australia in July. It’s also looking at adding a Clubman Super Heavy class.