Gippsland’s March Club Day
Here are the results and lots of photos from a mixed day at Gippsland’s March race day
Team Press: A Win & Podiums at La Conca WSK
CRG Racing Team Press: KZ2 win and podiums in OK & OKJ at the La Conca WSK Super Master Series round
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Aussies Make Finals – WSK Super Master Round 3
Both Australians competing at the WSK Super Master Series round at La Conca on the weekend made the finals. Here’s the race wrap and lots of photos as Paolo De Conto wins KZ2 ahead of the returned Marco Ardigo.
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Preview: New Zealand National Championships
The countdown has begun for the 2018 Kiwi Kart Nationals, a three-day event across the Easter Weekend that will see three Aussies competing. Here’s the official event preview and live stream link.
WSK Moves On After Cancelled Round
After round 2 was cancelled due to ice, the WSK Super Master Series moves on to round 3 this weekend at La Conca. Again, there are Australians competing. Here are some Thursday practice pics and the live links.
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Record Field For 4-Stroke Enduro Season Opener
After a name change in the off season, the 4-Stroke Karting Association of NSW kicked off the year in grand style at Eastern Creek last weekend, a record entry fronting for the 8-hour opening round.
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Pro Tour Point Score
Now that Dubbo’s round has concluded, here are the Official Series Points (drivers & manufacturers) for the Rotax Pro Tour after 2 of the 6 rounds.
Split Round for Vic Superkarts at Winton
Three new lap records were set at the second round of the Victorian Superkart Club’s championship, conducted in a split format at Winton Raceway.
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The Kiwi Pro Tour Report – Dubbo
Josh Hart’s calculated win in Rotax Light was the highlight of a mixed weekend for the Kiwi contingent at the second round of Australia’s Rotax Pro Tour at Dubbo last weekend,
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Entry Open & Dedicated Practice for Pro Tour Round 3
Entries are now open for Round 3 of the Rotax Pro Tour at Ipswich (May 4-6) and the club advises there will be a number of dedicated ‘Rotax Only’ test days.
Kiwi Veteran Shines at Pro Tour Dubbo
New Zealand international Rotax star, Josh Hart, has taken a hard fought victory in Rotax Light at the second round of the Rotax Pro Tour. Here’s the official RPT report from Lincoln County Raceway, NSW.
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Enzo’s Big Win Honours His Dad’s Late Friend & Rival
Enzo Trulli has taken out the Andrea Margutti Trophy at Lonato, an event held in memory of a young driver that was a friend and rival of his dad, Jarno.
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Pro Tour Dubbo – Results & Videos
Here are the final results and the live stream video of today’s Pro Tour action at Dubbo, including the trophy presentation
Karting News Briefs
Lots of event information & updates in this lot, plus driver news, Country Series change, world TV and a racing job vacancy.
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4SS In Victoria – It’s All Go at Pucka
The Eastern Lions Kart Club ran the new 4SS class at its February club day, and will be running it again next weekend.
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New Arrow & Sera Clothing From DPE
New Product: Here is DPE Kart Technology’s new range of Sera and Arrow apparel, which includes soft shell jackets, t-shirts and caps.
Kiwis Well Placed Ahead of Pro Tour Round 2
Kiwi Preview: New Zealand’s Tasman-hopping Australian Rotax Pro Tour karters are well placed ahead of the second round of the 2018 series at Dubbo this weekend.
IP Karting Build on Pro Tour Momentum
Team Press: The IP Karting Australia team is looking to build on the momentum from round 1 at this weekend’s round 2 of Pro Tour in Dubbo.
Tasmanian State Championship Cancelled
The 2018 Tasmanian Kart Championship has been cancelled. Read the statement posted by Karting Tasmania and the Southern Tasmanian Kart Club.
Junior Sprockets Dates & Venues 2018
Karting Australia has confirmed the initial dates and venues for the 2018 SP Tools Junior Sprockets program, encompassing events in Qld, NSW, SA and Vic.
Sorensen Retains the Graham Acreman TaG Title
Scott Sorensen has retained the Graham Acreman Trophy for the second time running when he won the TaG Title race at Ipswich’s championship round 2 on Saturday. Includes lots of videos by The Noise, Kev Davies.
Additional Best of 2017 Interviews
Interviews with World Junior Champion Jonny Edgar (a name to remember), Leon Köhler (Euro KZ2 Champion), Nicolas Scelles (Team Leader, Le Mans 24 Hour winners), Alessandro Irlando (KZ2 Super Cup winner) and Peter Elkmann (well deserved second superkart title).
Newcastle Club Championship, Round 3
Newcastle Kart Racing Club held the third round of its 2018 Championship on Sunday. Despite a storm hitting the circuit just prior to the KA3 Junior final, all the kids (and/or their parents?) agreed to stay on slicks.
Ipswich Grade Development Class Drivers
In an effort to re-build competitor numbers, the Ipswich Kart Club has kicked off a new initiative to grade their drivers (Group 1 through 3) for the ‘development’ classes.
Poll Result: Series or Standalone?
We asked if you prefer racing in a series with a point score, or competing across a number of standalone events. Here are the results of the latest Reader Poll.