Golden Power Series Round 2 – Bendigo
The Bendigo track was packed for the second round of the Golden Power Series on the weekend. Mitch McLellan reports.
Trio of Aussies at Margutti Trophy
There were mixed fortunes for the Australians contesting the 33rd edition of the Andrea Margutti Trophy at Lonato on the weekend.
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Boon for Ballarat
A $231,000 State Government grant has triggered a redevelopment project for the Ballarat Kart Club that will offer multiple track configurations and increased capacity (includes video).
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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.
Record Numbers at Texas Winter Warmup
A record turnout of 222 entries kicked off the eighth season for the Texas Sprint Racing Series with the ‘Winter Warm-up’ last weekend at NOLA Motorsports Park.
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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!
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Preview: FIA European Championship
Victoria’s Harry Arnett joins two other Australians contesting the OK Junior class at the opening round of the European Championships at Portimão in a week’s time.
Driver PR: Ayrton Dalmaso, Rotax Pro Tour
Ayrton Dalmaso made the move to the ultra-competitive Junior Max category over the weekend at the opening round of the Australian Rotax Pro Tour, then qualified on the front row.
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TWM Site & Online Shop Updated
Tom Williamson Motorsport (TWM) has recently refreshed & updated their website & online shop to include the complete range of Kart Republic, FA & WPK karts and parts. With direct …
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Employment Opportunity at DPE
DPE is looking for an enthusiastic team player to join the company at its Melbourne headquarters. Depending on the applicant(s), this could be a full time, part time or casual appointment.
Champions Of The Future – Euro Round 1
Two Australians contested the opening round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series at Portimao, Portugal last weekend. Griffin Peebles and Dante Vince both contested the 64-kart OK Junior class (includes video and event report/pics)
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Qld Open Performance Titles This Weekend
With an entry approaching 300, racing returns to Ipswich Kart Club this Saturday April 2nd for round two of the Club’s Championship. Who can win the Queensland Open Performance feature class?
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Pro Tour Opens in Canberra
Now under a new promoter and governing body, the Australian Rotax MAX Challenge Series (ie, Pro Tour) opened in Canberra on the weekend.
Expanded Junior Sprockets for Victoria
Karting Australia has expanded its offering of Junior Sprockets programs in Victoria for April and May.
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Auskart Racing SE Qld Championship, Round 1
100-plus four-strokes contested the opening round of the Auskart Racing SE QLD Championship at Greer Park Raceway, home of the Toowoomba Kart Club, on March 26 and 27. The Noise reports!
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Gippsland’s March Race Day
The March race day for Gippsland Go Kart Club was run last Saturday afternoon at the Tramway Park circuit in Morwell. Here’s the wrap, with photos from Steve Dansie.
News In Brief
Karting news in brief, from here and abroad. From club news to international level – words, pictures and video relating to any type of karting.
Nationals Reformat & Reschedule
With the cancellation of its traditional Easter-weekend National Championships, KartSport New Zealand has announced a revolutionalised event format across two meetings later this year.
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 …
“Masters” Super Cup for KZ2 World Championship
A standalone KZ2 Masters class for drivers 35-years or more will be contested at the KZ2 World Championship at Le Mans in September.
84-Year-Old’s Go Kart Memories
84-year-old Alan Griffith set fastest lap in a TaG 125 Restricted heat race at a recent WA South Eastern Zone round. He has provided some memories of his and his family’s involvement in karting.
Jordie Draws First Blood
Two-times British Superkart GP winner Jordie Ford has taken overall honours in the 250cc International class at the opening round of the new-look Australian Superkart Championship at The Bend last weekend.
Noisy Warwick Double
A double Club Championship round was raced at Warwick Kart Club last weekend, the second day doubling as the opening round of the Project-X Noisy Tour. And The Noise was there!
Aussies Improve at WSK Super Master Final
Some personal bests have secured 12th place in the WSK Super Master Series for Australian Mini driver William Calleja, while Oscar Targett also lifted the bar, qualifying for his first ever WSK KZ2 final (includes video highlights, report & lots of photos)
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.