Wherrell Wins FIA Karter Ranking
Junior driver Lewis Wherrell has taken out the FIA’s inaugural International Karting Ranking point score. Best placed Australian was William Calleja, ranked 49th.
DPE’s 50th Anniversary Jewel!
DPE will manufacture a Limited Edition run of a very special 50th Anniversary Arrow X6.2. Just 50 karts will be built, each identified by a numbered plate built into the chassis and issued with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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322% Increase Over 4 Years
Auskart Racing has experienced a 322% increase in its average entry numbers from 2020 to 2023. These impressive figures were revealed at the club’s presentation which saw three new Arrow karts given away.
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Retro Racing Calendar
The 2024 Retro karting series will kick off with three State Championships followed by the Tony Agland Memorial and conclude with the RKA Nationals in Victoria.
DPE Confirms OTK Split
DPE has confirmed it has parted ways with the OTK Kart Group and will no longer import Kosmic, EOS and LN karts.
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New Series Hauler
WSK Promotion unveiled its new mobile ‘Business Lounge’ at the final event of the WSK season on the weekend.
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Aussies @ WSK Final Cup
Five Australians contested the WSK Final Cup round in Italy on the weekend, Xavier Avramides qualifying fourth and three of the five making it through to the finals.
Tasmanian Kart Championship
The Southern Tasmanian Kart Club hosted the 2023 Tasmanian Kart Championship at the spectacular – but wet and slippery on race day! – AWC Raceway on the weekend.
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Another Dirt Karting Promo
Dirt karting has really gained momentum these past few years and will be further boosted by a couple of great promotional videos. Here’s a second documentary based around the recent AIDKA Nationals – “Dirt Kart Dream; Fuelling a Dirt Kart Passion”
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Gippsland’s Season Ender
For it’s final race day of the year, the Gippsland Go Kart Club ran a Saturday afternoon club day followed by a BBQ dinner and end-of-year presentation.
Black Friday Discounts
DPE Kart Superstore is offering 10%, 20% and 30% discounts on a variety of karting products as part of its Black Friday sale!
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Vic Country Series Finale
The Ballarat and South West kart clubs worked together to present the sixth and final round of the DPE Victorian Country Series at Cobden on the weekend. Andrew Hayes reports.
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IKD Expand OTK Offering
In a major industry shake-up, International Karting distributors (IKD) has expanded its agreement with the OTK Kart Group to be the ‘master distributor’ for ALL brands of OTK chassis in Australia!
Karting Australia Survey
Karting Australia is asking its membership to complete a survey to provide data that can be used to help plan for the future of the sport.
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Anagnostiadis’ Abu Dhabi Win
Australian James Anagnostiadis has taken victory in the OK-N Junior class on the second day of racing at the inaugural Champions of the Future Academy Program in Abu Dhabi (with video).
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Dirt Done for 2023
The Ipswich City Dirt Kart Club concluded its 2023 race season with another cracker night time meeting on the weekend. The Noise reports.
AKC Regs for 2024
The Sporting Regulations for the 2024 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship can now be downloaded. The 21-page document includes everything from the dates & venues to a new practice schedule (& restrictions), the engine claim process and even the type of ignition rotor for KA3 Junior.
Basso’s Double Championship
Driver PR – Mathew Basso’s superlative season continued on the weekend, claiming Victorian Country Series titles in Junior Light and Junior Heavy.
IKC Busy in 2024
Ipswich Kart Club has confirmed its 2024 race dates, which will include the 2024 Queensland Kart Championship in late June, the Rotax National Cup in August plus eight Club Championship rounds.
Dirt Kart Life!
Check this out, a fantastic promotion for dirt karting, a documentary based around the Australian Dirt Kart Titles.
Aussies Abroad
Jack Webster, one of 13 Aussies competing at the event, has qualified fastest in OK-N at the Champions Of The Future Academy Program in Abu Dhabi.
News Briefs
It’s been a while since we did a Quick News Briefs post, so there are lots of points to cover in this one! PEOPLE news, INDUSTRY news, CLUB news, PRODUCT news…
WSK Final Cup, Round 1
Four of the six Australians contesting the opening round of the WSK Final Cup on the weekend made it through to the finals, William Calleja the best placed grabbing seventh in the Mini final, while Dante Vinci crashed out of a promising run in OK.
Vic Country Series – Final Points
The final point score and placings for the 2023 Victorian Country Series have been published. Sponsored by DPE Kart Superstore, 296 entrants contested the 11 classes across six rounds.
Additional Aussies in Italy
Six Australians are in Italy this weekend contesting the opening round of the WSK Final Cup at Lonato, Brodie Norris (Yendle) and Jay Kostecki joining the four ‘regulars’. (Includes stream & results links)