Electric Countries
BRP-Rotax has confirmed 18 countries will include an electric category in their national Rotax MAX Challenge events in 2026.
Impact Recording Mandatory
In 2026, all karts competing in FIA Karting events must be fitted with an Impact Data Recorder, a small device the competitor must purchase that provides data for the FIA.
Lightning Strikes!
Clubs and circuits that operate under Karting Australia need to comply with new thunderstorm regulations and might need to install special lightning rods and grounding devices to track structures.
The GPS Opener
It’s been another epic start to Victoria’s Golden Power Series, around 300 entries hitting Hume International for the opening round of 2026.
Pushback Bumpers Cancelled
A major change is happening for the 2026 SKUSA Pro Tour – removal of the push-back bumper system in a number of key classes.
WSK Super Master
William Calleja was the top placed Australian at the third round of the WSK Super Master Series at Leopard Circuit, Viterbo (Italy) across the weekend.
Q&A: Tips & Info
Derek answers a range of karting tech questions in this latest video from Power Republic.
City of Sydney 2026
The 2026 City of Sydney Titles have been run & won with over 160 entries taking to the track in what was once again a fabulous event.
Nosecone Cruelty
Another Australian has crossed the line first at an international karting event, only to lose victory due to a post-race nose cone penalty.
IAME Homologation Update
Karting Australia has advised the homologation documents for the IAME KA100 and X30 engines have been updated for 2026.
WSK Euro, Round 1
Over 250 drivers contested the opening round of the WSK Euro Series, including Australia’s Ava Lawrence who started the OK Junior final inside the top 20.
Gippsland Opens 2026
It was a warm and sunny first race day of the year for karters at the Gippsland Go Kart Club on Sunday. Racers enjoyed four heats per…
Ippy Dirt Opener
Ipswich City Dirt Kart Club started the year with record attendance for a club day round at the opening event of the 2026 Championship. The Nosie reports!
New Speedway Class
A new category for five and six year old drivers has been approved by the Speedway Karting Association of Australasia.








