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Luciani shows the youngsters in Geelong
25 October 2010
Karting icon Remo Luciani proved too good for his younger rivals on his way to victory in the Formula 100 Nationals at the Corio karting complex near Geelong in Victoria across the weekend.
Lecocq Takes the Double at WA State Kart Racing Championships
04 October 2010
Jason LeCocq snared the biggest wins of his karting career when he was victorious in two categories during the KTEQ Rentals Western Australian State Championships held at the Cockburn International Karting Raceway in Henderson, Perth across the weekend.
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Three in a Row for Hryniuk at NSW Kart Championships
03 October 2010
Jason Hryniuk won his third consecutive state kart racing title in the Clubman Heavy category at the New South Wales State Championships in Tamworth today.
Baker Sets the Qualifying Pace for NSW Championships
01 October 2010
With 287 competitors vying for the championship honours the action came thick and fast during qualifying day for the New South Wales State Championships at the Oakburn Park Motorsport complex in Tamworth today.
Ready, Set, Go For Tamworth Kart Racers
28 September 2010
The scene is set for the biggest karting event hosted by the Tamworth kart club in over 15 years and the local racers are ready for action.
CIK Stars of Karting Series Expands For 2011
27 September 2010
Following on from a successful return to Australian circuits this year, Australia’s premier karting series, the CIK Stars of Karting Series, is set to expand in 2011.
Study On Hold as Noonan Chases Karting Glory
27 September 2010
While many Year 12 students will spend these holiday’s cramming for their upcoming exams, Lumen Christi College’s (Perth, WA) Rhett Noonan will have more than study on his mind.
Dianella's Fastest Family Aim for Karting Glory
24 September 2010
With three children under the age of 13 Dianella’s (Perth, WA) Steve Kostecki is kept busy on the weekend, but unlike many parents who trudge from junior football to junior soccer followed by junior netball, his children all share the same passion for the same sport – karting.
Speed Racer From Secret Harbour
23 September 2010
Josh Wood was four years old when Santa brought him a go-kart, a present that started his love affair with the sport of karting. next weekend the youngster, who has resided in Secret Harbour for the past two years, competes in the 2010 KTEQ Rentals Western Australian Championships.
Tamworth Hosting Top Karters
21 September 2010
Next weekend (October 1-3) almost 300 competitors will suit up to compete in the New South Wales State Championships at Tamworth’s Oakburn Park Raceway.
PCR-AVG Drivers in the World Top 12
17 September 2010
In addition to fighting for victory with their most experienced driver Manuel Renaudie, the AVG Racing Team also revealed a young talent, Dylan Davies, in the very hard fought KZ1 World Cup in Portugal. Two PCR chassis in the world elite: another brilliant result that follows the German Champion title recently conquered by Renaudie and AVG.
Huge Entry For WA State Karting Championships
17 September 2010
The 2010 KTEQ Western Australian State Karting Championships is gearing up to be the biggest event in the state for many years with in excess of 330 competitors lining up for the prestigious event next month (October 1-3).
Karters Set To Blast Into Ballarat This Weekend
16 September 2010
Kart racers from various parts of the state are heading to Ballarat to contest round five of the Victorian country series to be held at the Haddon Park venue this Sunday.
Karting World Cup Podium for CRG and Maxter
15 September 2010
CRG and Maxter proved once again the competitiveness of their products at the World Cup held in Braga. From Jorrit Pex's pole position in KZ1 to Max Verstappen's podium in KF3, the Italian karts showed their potential on the difficult Portuguese track.
Endurance Racing To Resume At Eastern Creek Next Month
10 September 2010
Almost five months after it started, The Endurance Karting Association’s (TEKA) Eight Hour enduro event will be completed next month.
Sera's fifth title at Rotax Nationals
05 September 2010
Sera wins to move to third outright on the all-time winner’s list. Sera, had a disappointing run during the opening two heat races yesterday, fired back in today’s wet conditions to start from fourth position in the championship final.
Mawson and Lehane lead the pack at Rotax Nationals
04 September 2010
Two of Australia’s brightest young karters, Joseph Mawson and Pierce Lehane, were the pacesetters during the opening day of the Sparco Rotax Nationals at Ipswich, Queensland today.
RTKF-SODI Team Triumphs at Le Mans
3 September 2010
For the second year in a row, SODI chassis won the 24 HOURS OF LE MANS, the most prestigious karting endurance race in the world.
Beitske Visser Wins in WSK Master Series
30 august 2010
In addition to the many visitors who come to the city during summer time, Siena (Tuscany) also hosted karters on 28th and 29th August for the much-awaited launch of the new WSK Master Series. Beitske Visser was up for the challenge, with a phenomenal race where she snatched victory at the very end of the race, at the wheel of her Intrepid-TM. For the Dutch girl this means another great performance to add to her list of achievements.
New South Wales Karting Championships Entries Close Next Monday
01 September 2010
Competitors are reminded that the entries for the 2010 New South Wales Open Sprint Kart Championships, to be hosted by the Tamworth Kart Racing Club on October 1 - 3, 2010, are set to close next Monday September 6, 2010.
Eclectic Summer for Andrick Zeen
1 September 2010
Andrick Zeen did not go on holiday in July, but had a busy sporting beginning of summer, marked by top level performances. The American driver from the Sodi Team does not hesitate to compete on several fronts, or rather categories, at the same time. A regular in KF2, he also won one heat in the Euro Endurance Series in Normandy and put in some brilliant performances at the first round of the U18 World Championship in Wackersdorf, Germany.
State Title Shakedown in the West this Weekend
31 August 2010
The Tiger Kart Club hosts its final shakedown meeting this weekend ahead of the upcoming KTEQ Rentals Western Australian State Championships to be held at the Cockburn International Raceway on the opening weekend in October.
Estonian Karting Champion Heading to Rotax Nationals
27 August 2010
Estonian karting champion Mario Vendla takes on some of Australia’s top young drivers when he contests the Sparco Rotax Nationals hosted by the Ipswich Kart Club in Queensland next weekend
City of Adelaide Karting Titles This Weekend
25 August 2010
South Australia’s best kart racers will be in action at the annual City of Adelaide Titles to be hosted by the Southern Go Kart Club at the Bolivar Raceway, just north of Adelaide, this weekend.
Australian Karting Association's New Look National Executive
23 August 2010
There is a new look National Executive of the Australian Karting Association following the Annual General Meeting held in Queensland at the weekend.
Local Karters Aiming for Newcastle City Cup
21 August 2010
Karters from around of New South Wales will take to the Mt Sugarloaf circuit near Newcastle to contest the annual Newcastle City Cup next weekend.
Rotax Nationals Entries Close Tomorrow
19 August 2010
Kart racers are reminded that entries to one of Australia’s Blue Ribbon events, the 2010 Sparco Rotax Nationals, close tomorrow (Friday August 20).
Victorian Country Series To Hit Hamilton This Weekend
18 August 2010
Hamilton karters are preparing for their biggest meeting of the year when the Hamilton kart club hosts round four of the Victorian Country Series, incorporating the annual Handbury Titles, this Sunday.
Treseder - The Driver's Driver For 2010
16 August 2010
Bundaberg’s Kel Treseder recieved the most prestigious award in the CIK Stars of Karting Series, the Dunlop Kartsport Driver’s Driver Award, at the Presentation Dinner on Sunday night.
BRM Kart Stolen In Melbourne Last Night
12 August 2010
Tasmanian kart racer Steven Wrigley has had his world turned upside down last night following the theft of his prized BRM kart and two Clubman engines along with a host of other accessories.
Newcomers Shine in Gippsland
10 August 2010
As the elite karters strutted their stuff at Port Melbourne in the final round of the CIK Stars of Karting Series last weekend, a few hours down the road more than 120 newcomers to the sport were vying for top honours at the Gippsland circuit in the Annual C and D Grade Australasian Titles.
Karters Etch Their Names In History
09 August 2010
Kart racers Matthew Wall, Cian Fothergill and Pierce Lehane etched their names in Australian karting history during the final round of the 2010 CIK Stars of Karting Series at Todd Road this weekend..
Hughes and Macken Impress on Qualifying Day at Todd Road
07 August 2010
CIK Stars of Karting Series debutant Adam Hughes upstaged his more fancied rivals during qualifying day at the final round of 2010 at Port Melbourne in Victoria today.
Top Aussie Karters to Battle at Todd Road
06 August 2010
In Australian karting, the hottest property this year is the John Pizarro trophy, awarded to the winner of the Pro Gearbox category in the CIK Stars of Karting Series.
Radio SEN Broadcasting Live From CIK Stars Of Karting
05 August 2010
Australia’s leading motorsport radio program ‘On the Grid’ will be live on Melbourne’s SEN Radio (1116 AM) this Sunday from the CIK Stars of Karting event at Port Melbourne.
Speed Comparison At CIK Stars Of Karting
04 August 2010
This weekend’s final round of the 2010 CIK Stars of Karting Series in Melbourne will feature a unique demonstration across the weekend highlighting the different levels, and speeds, of Australian karting.
Melbourne's Karting Blue Ribbon Double Header
01 August 2010
Kart racers searching for some high quality racing in Victoria need to search no further than the home of the Go-Kart Club of Victoria over the next two weekends.
Supplementary Regulations for 2010 K-Teq Western Australian State Karting Championships
29 July 2010
The Supplementary Regulations for the 2010 K-Teq Rentals Western Australian State Karting Championships to be hosted by the Tiger Kart Club on October 1-3, 2010 are now available.
AKA Statement on Hayden Stephensen
28 July 2010
Australian Karting Association (AKA) said Competitor Hayden Stephensen, 25, has been issued with a two-year period of ineligibility for the attempted use of testosterone following an investigation by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA).
CIK Stars Of Karting Head To Melbourne
27 July 2010
The battle is on to win a drive overseas as Australia’s top kart racers head to Melbourne’s Todd Road circuit next weekend (August 7/8) for the final round of Australia’s elite series, the CIK Stars of Karting Series.
McBride Home Following Challenging Weekend In Germany
22 July 2010
Defending CIK Stars of Karting Series Pro Light (KF1) Champion Hayden McBride returned home after finishing seventh in a challenging weekend competing in a round of the German Championships at the Amfing circuit.
Race Is On For Family Fun At Wimmera Kart Club
22 July 2010
Family fun will be the name of the game for the 2010 Wimmera Open at the Wimmera Kart Racing Club next Sunday, August 1.
Grother and Rayment Win Gladstone Enduro
19 July 2010
John Grother and Matthew Rayment took victory in an entertaining Australasian TAG 125cc Enduro Title at Gladstone Kart track on Saturday night.
CIK Championship Contenders Change Chassis For Final Round
16 July 2010
Two of the top three competitors chasing the Pro Gearbox (KZ2) Championship in the CIK Stars of Karting Series are changing chassis for the final round in Melbourne on August 7/8.
V8 Supercar Drivers For Karting Enduro
15 July 2010
This weekend’s Australasian TAG 125 Kart Enduro in Gladstone will see no less than three V8 Supercar drivers heading back to the form of motorsport where they began their careers – karting.
Tight Tussle For East Coast Titles
14 July 2010
While much of the focus in the CIK Stars of Karting Series this year has been on the Pro classes, the action has also been coming thick and fast in the battle for the East Coast Titles presented by Yamaha.
Aussie Champ Getting Set For German Adventure
08 July 2010
Defending CIK Stars of Karting Series Pro Light (KF1) Champion Hayden McBride jets out of Australia on Sunday to compete in a round of the German Championships at the Amfing circuit next weekend.
Special Offer On CIK Stars Of Karting Series IAME KF Engines
06 July 2010
For competitors looking to make the step into Australia’s elite karting series, there is no better time than now to get on board with a special offer on the IAME 125cc KF engines.
Hard Fought Wins At Queensland Karting Championships
04 July 2010
The action came thick and fast during the Queensland Karting Championships presented by Dunlop Kartsport in Mackay across the weekend.
Queenslanders Lead The Way During Qualifying In Mackay
02 July 2010
Drivers from the home state were the stars of the show during qualifying for the Queensland State Karting Championships at the Mackay kart track in Palmyra, just south of Mackay, today.
Local Lad Wins At Territory Titles
28 June 2010
Darwin teenager Brodie Green took a popular victory in the Northern Territory Karting Championships held at the Hidden Valley Karting Complex over the weekend.
Mitchener Wins in France
26 June 2010
Melbourne kart racer Lee Mitchener is still coming to the realisation that he has beaten some of the best drivers from around the world in France recently.
Father And Son Combo Are Ready To Rumble In Mackay
25 June 2010
The Garioch family are used to going fast. For years Bevan Garioch travelled the country racing ski boats before turning his hand to karting seven years ago so his entire family could enjoy a sport together.
Top End Titles On The Line This Weekend
24 June 2010
Aspiring kart racers from various parts of the country have arrived in Darwin ahead of the Northern Territory Championships to be held at the Hidden Valley Karting complex this weekend.
Breakthrough CIK Wins At Eastern Creek
21 June 2010
Sydney driver Damien Radosevic and Sunshine Coast’s Kyle Ensbey broke through to claim their first CIK Stars of Karting victories during round three held at Sydney’s Eastern Creek International Karting Raceway over the weekend.
CIK Qualifying Day Action from Eastern Creek
19 June 2010
The action came thick and fast during qualifying day in round three of the CIK Stars of Karting Series from Eastern Creek International Karting Raceway near Sydney.
Big Fields ForQueensland Karting Championships
18 June 2010
There are over 300 entries or the Dunlop Kartsport Queensland Karting State Championships hosted by the Mackay Kart Club on the first weekend in July (July 2-4).
CIK Stars Of Karting Series To Honour Australian Karting Greats
16 June 2010
Three of the greats in Australian karting are set to be honoured later this year with the announcement that the Champions of the CIK Stars of Karting Series will each be awarded a perpetual trophy.
Elite Karters Heading To Sydney This Weekend
15 June 2010
Australia’s elite karting series, the CIK Stars of Karting Series, is heading to Sydney’s Eastern Creek International Karting Raceway for Round Three hosted by the North Shore Kart Club this weekend.
Overseas Championship Rewards For CIK Stars Of Karting Winners
09 June 2010
Organisers of the CIK Stars of Karting Series are pleased to confirm the rewards for the top three finishers in this year’s series with the winner in each of the Pro categories to compete in marquee overseas events.
Last Shakedown Before Queensland States In Mackay
09 June 2010
With the Queensland State Karting Championships to be held in Mackay only a few weeks away, many competitors will be travelling to the region to gain valuable track time at this weekend’s final shakedown meeting.
Tight At The Top Of The Trans-West Manufacturer's Challenge
07 June 2010
At the mid-way point of the 2010 CIK Stars of Karting Series it is Kosmic, imported into Australia by Remo Racing, that holds a narrow lead in the Trans-West Manufacturer’s Challenge.
Get Your Discounted Transponder Now
07 June 2010
With Australian karting set to make the next step in its electronic era on July 1, members are encouraged to purchase their transponders by June 30 to ensure they receive them at a discounted rate.
Melbourne Karters Set To Fly The Aussie Flag In France
04 June 2010
Melbourne kart racers Adam Hughes (Mentone) and Lee Mitchener (Greensborough) will jet out to Europe next week to compete in the second annual Bruno Grana International Trophy (June 12/13) at the Lavelant circuit in France.
Dunlop Signs Up For Queensland Championships
02 June 2010
Dunlop is the naming rights sponsor for next month’s Queensland Karting Championships to be held in Mackay (July 2-4).
Action a Plenty in Cobden for Country Series
24 May 2010
The South West Kart Club hosted one of the largest events in it’s history on the weekend with in excess of 220 kart racers converging on the Cobden Raceway to compete in round three of the Victorian Country Series.
Nelson Shows The Way In Mackay
17 May 2010
Gold Coast-based driver Brendan Nelson showed his opposition a clean pair of wheels during round two of the Supercheap Auto kart racing Series in Mackay over the weekend.
Brooker Crowned Clubman Super Heavy National Champion
13 May 2010
It is now official, Victorian Josh Brooker is the National Champion for 2010 in the Clubman Super Heavy category.
After crossing the line first in the final at the National Sprint Karting Championships in Puckapunyal last month, Brooker was later excluded by officials for a coming together with Scott Simpson on the final turn.
Treseder Snares Maiden CIK Stars Of Karting Win
09 May 2010
Bundaberg’s Kel Treseder broke through for his maiden victory in the CIK Stars of Karting Series in Ipswich, Queensland at the weekend.
Thick And Fast Action During Qualifying Day At Ipswich
08 May 2010
The action came thick and fast during qualifying day at Round Two of the CIK Stars of Karting Series hosted by the Ipswich Kart Club in Queensland today.
Whincup Rates Pro Gearbox Drive Up There With F1
07 May 2010
Dual V8 Supercar Champion Jamie Whincup has rated his drive of a six-speed Pro Gearbox kart in Ipswich (Queensland) today right up there alongside his drive of a Formula One car from earlier in the year.
Hayden Patrizi To Line Up In CIK Stars Of Karting Series
03 May 2010
West Australian Hayden Patrizi returns to top level karting when he lines up in round two of the 2010 CIK Stars of Karting Series at Ipswich, Queensland this weekend.
CIK Karters Heading To Ipswich Next Weekend
29 April 2010
While much of the focus for motorsport fans in South East Queensland this weekend is focused on the V8 Supercars event at Queensland Raceway, the spotlight next weekend (May 8/9) turns towards the stars of tomorrow in the CIK Stars of Karting Series.
Treseder Aims to Break Down the Wall in CIK
21 April 2010
After winning four National Championships and numerous State Championships Bundaberg kart racer Kel Treseder entered the 2010 CIK Stars of Karting Series because he wanted a new challenge in the sport he loves.
Grother - There Is A Long Way To Go
15 April 2010
While he may have had a disastrous opening round, Tracksa Racing’s John Grother hasn’t given up on claiming the 2010 CIK Stars of Karting Series Championship.
Karters Set To Race All Night Long At Eastern Creek
14 April 2010
The Endurance Karting Association (TEKA) has confirmed that one of the most popular endurance karting events is back in 2010 – an eight hour night race at Sydney’s Eastern Creek International Karting Raceway.
Aussie Jackson Brings Home NZ Silverware
07 April 2010
Australian kart racer Jackson Delamont will arrive home to his hometown of Young in New South Wales today armed with some extra silverware after claiming the biggest win of his career in New Zealand over Easter.
Mawson Doubles Up At Karting Nationals
04 April 2010
Sydney teenager Joseph Mawson was the star of the show at the 2010 National Sprint Kart Championships held at the Hume International Raceway in Puckapunyal, Victoria today.
Mawson won both the Junior National Light and Junior Clubman finals. The Hinchenbrook youngster became the first junior driver since Ashley Walsh in 2003 to take two titles at the same event.
Sera Sets The Pace On Pre-Final Day At The Nationals
03 April 2010
David Sera starts on pole position in the finals for the Leopard Light and Clubman Light categories at the National Sprint Kart Championships in Puckapunyal, Victoria tomorrow.
Sera steered his Arrow kart to victory in the pre-final of Leopard Light over Dean Foster. His run in the Clubman Light was nearly as impressive taking out two of his three heat races and finishing second in the other.
Shane Price On The Pace At Karting Nationals
02 April 2010
V8 Supercar driver Shane Price has made a great start in his campaign at the 2010 National Sprint Kart Championships by qualifying equal fastest in the Clubman Heavy category in Puckapunyal today.
Tension Building At Puckapunyal Ahead Of Karting Nationals This Weekend
31 March 2010
The tension is beginning to build around the Hume International Raceway in Puckapunyal, Victoria where over 350 drivers are assembling for this weekend’s 48th Australian National Sprint Kart Championships.
Turning Back The Clock: 2007 Nationals
30 March 2010
At three days out from the 2010 National Sprint Kart Championships at the Hume International Raceway in Puckapunyal, Victoria it is time to focus on the Nationals of three years ago - the 2007 Championships held at Sydney’s Eastern Creek International Karting Raceway.
Turning Back The Clock: 2006 Nationals
29 March 2010
At four days out from the 2010 National Sprint Kart Championships at the Hume International Raceway in Puckapunyal, Victoria it is time to focus on the Nationals of four years ago - the 2006 Nationals held at the Bolivar Raceway just north of Adelaide in South Australia.
Just when it seemed as though James Sera was finally going to break through and win a national title, along comes South Australian Mason Merritt to steal the show.
An Inspiration To Sing At Kart Nationals
29 March 2010
Six years ago Rhiannon Tracey was a teenager who enjoyed singing as a passion and as a young 15 year-old sang the national anthem at the 2004 National Sprint Kart Championships in Puckapunyal, Victoria.
With the event returning to Hume International Raceway this weekend, she will sing again, however, this time it is not just about the sounds that she produces but more so the steps she takes.
Turning Back The Clock: 2005 Karting Nationals
28 March 2010
At five days out from the 2010 National Sprint Kart Championships at the Hume International Raceway in Puckapunyal, Victoria it is time to focus on the Nationals of five years ago - the 2005 Championships held at the Wanneroo Raceway just north of Perth in Western Australia.
Turning Back The Clock: 2004 Nationals
27 March 2010
At six days out from the 2010 National Sprint Kart Championships at the Hume International Raceway in Puckapunyal, Victoria it is time to focus on the Nationals of six years ago - the 2004 Championships held at the same venue.
The 2004 Nationals saw a number of first up winners, including Kel Treseder in Clubman Heavy and Kristian Lindbom in Junior Clubman.
Turning Back The Clock: 2003 Karting Nationals
26 March 2010
At one week out from the 2010 National Sprint Kart Championships in Ipswich, Queensland it is time to focus on the Nationals of eight years ago - the 2003 Championships hosted by the Ipswich Kart Club.
Bendigo Brigade Ready Take On Australia's Best
26 March 2010
A group of karters from the Bendigo region are ready to take on Australia’s best drivers at the National Sprint Kart Championships to be held at the Hume International Raceway at Puckapunyal, Victoria next weekend (April 2-4).
After winning the Victorian Championships in the top junior category, Junior Clubman, last May Kyneton’s Jarrod Egan made the move into the senior ranks late in 2009.
Turning Back The Clock: 2002 Launceston Nationals
25 March 2010
At eight days out from the 2010 National Sprint Kart Championships in Puckapunyal, Victoria it is time to focus on the Nationals of eight years ago - the 2002 Championships held in Launceston, Tasmania.
Family Cancer Battle Inspires Navy Sailor To Chase Karting Glory
25 March 2010
A cancer battle and the love of his family have inspired a Melbourne-based Royal Australian Navy sailor to embark on a fundraising quest at the National Sprint Kart Championships in Puckapunyal, Victoria next weekend (April 2-4).
Turning Back The Clock: 2001 Nationals
24 March 2010
At nine days out from the 2010 National Sprint Kart Championships in Puckapunyal, Victoria it is time to focus on the Nationals of nine years ago - the 2001 Championships held at Newcastle, NSW. Mark Winterbottom wins title number nine as Shane Price Beats Tony D'alberto at Newcastle
Local Karting Ace's Toughest Challenge
24 March 2010
Shepparton karting ace Travis Kodric is getting set to tackle his biggest challenge of his karting career in the National Sprint Kart Championships at Puckapunyal, Victoria next weekend (April 2-4).
After winning the Northern Territory Title and finishing third in the Victorian Championships during his final year in the junior ranks Kodric, 17, has this year stepped into the senior ranks of the sport.
Turning Back The Clock: 2000 Nationals
23 March 2010
Current V8 supercar drivers Mark Winterbottom, Steve Owen and Taz Douglas win at Mount Gambier
As the countdown towards this year’s National Sprint Kart Championships (April 2-4) at the Hume International Raceway in Puckapunyal, Victoria intensifies, it is time to look back at the Champions of yesteryear.
Frampton Family Eyeing Off National Glory
23 March 2010
With National honours on the line at their home track in Puckapunyal next weekend (April 2-4), Kyabram’s Lachie and Jaymee Frampton have got their sights set on victory in the National Sprint Kart Championships.
The siblings, who started their career behind the wheel over seven years ago when Lachie was ten and Jamyee eight, are all set to take on the best drivers from across the country in the Clubman Super Heavy and Junior National Heavy categories.
Seymour Karter Taking On Australia's Best On Home Soil
22 March 2010
Seymour kart racer Brad Wearie faces his toughest kart racing challenge as he competes against Australia’s best drivers in the National Sprint Kart Championships in Puckapunyal next weekend (April 2-4).
Australia's Best For Puckapunyal Karting Nationals
17 March 2010
Aspiring kart racers are coming from all across the country to compete at the National Sprint Kart Championships held at the Hume International Raceway in Puckapunyal, Victoria over Easter (April 2-4).
With 356 entries received across the ten categories being contested at the prestigious event, the race will be on to see who will be crowned the National Champion in their respective category.
Wall Reigns Supreme In CIK Stars Of Karting Opener
07 March 2010
Victorian Matthew Wall made it count when it matters most on his way to victory in the opening round of the CIK Stars of Karting Series in Newcastle this weekend.
The karting veteran took out both races in the Pro Gearbox (KZ2) category in convincing fashion.
Hays, Lehane And Fothergill Show The Way In Newcastle
06 March 2010
Rising Gold Coast star Chris Hays, Sydney’s Pierce Lehane and Gladstone’s Cian Fothergill have shown the way on qualifying day at round one of the 2010 CIK Stars of Karting Series in Newcastle today.
Hays, 15, was a shining light in the Pro Gearbox (KZ2) category to out-qualify his more fancied rivals and earn the right to start on pole position for the heat races aboard his Vodafone-backed Tony Kart.
CIK Stars Of Karting Series Gives Newcastle A Buzz
05 March 2010
The atmosphere around the Newcastle Kart Track was a buzz today with the CIK Stars of Karting Series firing into action for practice ahead of round one at the venue this weekend.
The series, that helped fine-tune the skills of V8 Supercar stars Jamie Whincup and Mark Winterbottom, make a return to the track this year after a five-year hiatus and the karting community is excited about it's return.
Underdog Tag Doesn't Faze Roberts in CIK Stars Of Karting Opener
03 March 2010
While much of the pre-season hype focused on defending champion Hayden McBride, fellow local driver Simon Roberts is determined to steal the spotlight in opening round of the CIK Stars of Karting Series in Newcastle this weekend.
The pair starred in the 2009 championship but Roberts, who finished third in last year’s championship standings, is focused on turning the tables on his fellow Novocastrian during 2010 and is not fazed by being the 'underdog'.
Victorian Country Series to Kick Off in Horsham
02 March 2010
Kart racers from various parts of Victoria and South Australia will be heading to the Wimmera region to compete in the opening round of the 2010 Victorian Country Series at Horsham this weekend.
Over the last few years the series has continually grown with almost 200 competitors travelling to each of the rounds throughout 2009 and series organisers are confident of bigger and better things in 2010.
Supercheap Auto Kart Series 2010 Round One Change Of Venue
01 March 2010
Organisers of the 2010 Supercheap Auto Kart Series would like to advise competitors that the venue for the opening round has now changed.
The April 10-11 opener will now take place at Toowoomba and not Coolola Coast as originally scheduled.
CIK Stars Of Karting Series Kicks Off In Newcastle Next Weekend
25 February 2010
The karting series that assisted to fine tune the skills of the likes of dual V8 Supercar Champion Jamie Whincup, IndyCar Series star Ryan Briscoe and many other Australian motorsport stars fires into action at Newcastle next weekend (March 5-7).
The 2010 CIK Stars of Karting series is the elite level of karting in the country with competitors taking to the circuit using equipment similar to that used in the European and World Karting Championships.
Aussie Karters Flying The Flag Overseas
23 February 2010
Australian karters have been competing in different parts of the globe over the past couple of weeks with various successes in New Zealand and America.
Mt Eliza (Melbourne) teenager Ricky Capo and Victorian compatriot Matt Hayes contested the CIK Trophy of New Zealand in Wellington recently while Jonathan Venter (Sydney) competed in a round of the Florida Winter Tour in America over the weekend.
Top Gun Team Ready To Fire In CIK Stars Of Karting Series
19 February 2010
Led by multiple Australian karting champion Troy Hunt, the Top Gun Racing outfit is ready to fire in the 2010 CIK Stars of Karting Series which kicks off in Newcastle in two weeks time (March 5-7).
Trans-West Continues To Support CIK Stars Of Karting Series
17 February 2010
Trans-West Insurance Brokers continues its support of karting in Australia by partnering with the CIK 2010 Stars of Karting Series .
As an Australian owned and licensed Insurance Broker Trans-West Insurance Brokers have been offering insurance and risk management services to commercial and industrial organisations since 1979.
The partnership with the CIK Stars of Karting Series is a continuation of the support shown by Managing Director Sam Sofi and his team to not only karting but Australian motorsport as a whole.
Hays Winning Senior Debut At Victorian Karting Championships
14 February 2010
Gold Coaster Chris Hays made an impression with his senior karting debut at the Victorian Open Sprint Kart Championships at the Oakleigh circuit in Melbourne this weekend.
Hays, the reigning national champion in the Junior Clubman category, claimed a dominant victory in the hard fought 100cc Clubman Light category ahead of Melbourne karting identity James Sera.
Local Drivers Lead Qualifying At Victorian Karting Championships
12 February 2010
Victorian drivers used their local knowledge to their advantage on qualifying day at the 2010 Victorian Karting Championships being hosted by the Oakleigh Go Kart Racing Club in Melbourne, Victoria.
Adam Hughes led the charge for the local competitors by setting the pace in both the 125cc Leopard Light and 100cc Clubman Light categories.
Wall And Hays Team Up For Stars Of Karting Series
11 February 2010
Two of Australia’s leading drivers, Matthew Wall and Chris Hays, team up in an all out assault on the Pro Gearbox(KZ2) Championship in the 2010 CIK Stars of Karting Series.
The pair, are current national champions and they will be guided throughout the four-round series by leading Australian karting identity Jon Targett.
Clubman, Junior National, Tag Restricted On The Cards For Opening CIK Stars Of Karting Round
08 February 2010
Clubman, Junior National and TaG Restricted drivers have the opportunity to compete at the opening round of the 2010 CIK Stars of Karting Series to be held on March 5-7 in Newcastle, New South Wales.
For the Clubman and Junior National drivers the event marks the opening event in the battle for the East Coast Title presented by Yamaha. The winner of the Clubman class across the four rounds will receive a trip to the All Japan Kart Championships later in the year.
Karting - Not Just A Boy's World
08 February 2010
Last weekend Danica Patrick made the first step towards the next chapter in her career by competing in a NASCAR race as she aims to break into America’s toughest motor racing series.
Patrick is more than just a glamour girl, she is a racer in her own right having won in the IndyCar Series. Her success in a sport that has been dominated by males has been an inspiration for many young girls across the world, a handful of which will be competing this weekend in the Victorian Karting Championships at Oakleigh.
Grubel Is Aiming For The Stars
03 February 2010
Barden Ridge (Sydney) kart racer Trent Grubel is getting set for the biggest year of his karting career with the 15 year-old set to compete Australia's elite series, the CIK Stars of Karting Series, during 2010.
State Honours On The Line In Melbourne Next Weekend
01 February 2010
State honours are on the line next weekend (February 12-14) when drivers from all across the country converge on the Oakleigh karting circuit to compete at the 2010 Victorian Open Sprint Kart Championships.
Over 300 competitors, ranging in age from seven to over 50 years old, are set to battle for the honour of being crowned the state champion in their respective category at the prestigious event.
Jason Richards Impresses, Johnston Wins At Rotax Pro Tour Opener
01 February 2010
Brad Jones Racing's V8 Supercar driver Jason Richards impressed in his return to karting as Max Johnston scored a thrilling last corner win in Rotax Light during the opening event in the 2010 Rotax Pro Tour at Geelong, Victoria over the weekend.
Baker Continues To Emerge As A Karting Star
25 January 2010
Castle Hill (Sydney) racer Daniel Baker continues to emerge as a star on the Australian karting scene with victory in the Brian Farley Memorial at the Eastern Creek International Karting Raceway recently.
Ipswich Back On Track For A Big Year Of karting
25 January 2010
Ipswich to host Rotax Nationals and CIK Stars of Karting round in 2010
After several months of hard work by the Ipswich Kart Club, the premier karting venue in South East Queensland, is back on track for a bumper year in 2010.
Following several hiccups with a new track surface last year, club members worked with Boral to rectify the issues and now has in place a surface that is of a similar quality to that of the Albert Park Formula One circuit in Melbourne.
Grother To Lead Five Kart TRACKSA Team
22 January 2010
Gladstone kart racer John Grother will lead a five-kart assault in Australia’s elite karting series, the CIK Stars of Karting Series, in 2010.
The 28 year-old, who won the final two rounds of the 2009 championship, will be joined by fellow Central Queensland karters Cian Fothergill, Elle Brydon, Alistair Ingram and Brenton Simonds in the line-up for the TRACKSA Racing team.
Patrizi To Head Up Remo Racing CIK Program
20 January 2010
Former Australian karting champion Michael Patrizi will head up the Remo Racing outfit in the 2010 CIK Stars of Karting Series.
Patrizi, who has competed in the V8 Supercar Championship Series over the past two years, was a regular competitor in the CIK series under its former guise against the likes of Mark Winterbottom and Jamie Whincup.
Charitable Fast Femmes To Take Over Lithgow
18 January 2010
This Sunday January 24 the Lithgow Kart Circuit will be inundated by around 100 fast femmes from across the country as the circuit revs up for the third annual All Ladies Race Day.
With female karters coming from across NSW, as far north as Townsville in Queensland and throughout Victoria, the event is set to be the epicenter of the Women’s Karting Community while raising much-needed funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Dunlop Continues Trackside Support At CIK Stars Of Karting Series
15 January 2010
Dunlop Kartsport will continue its support of the CIK Stars of Karting Series in 2010 with an increased trackside presence courtesy of a new 25 ft Pace Trailer recently imported from America.
With each of the Pro classes in the series – Pro Light(KF1), Pro Gearbox(KZ2) and Pro Junior(KF3) – using the tyre manufacturer’s product, Les May and his Dunlop crew will be on hand to supply tyres and provide technical support to all competitors.
Information From AKA Regarding Personal Transponders
15 January 2010
Australian karters have the opportunity to assist in moving the sport into a new era by purchasing their personal transponder.
By purchasing a transponder from their Club or State Office at a discounted price (*this price may vary slightly depending on the location) competitors will have the opportunity to see all lap times from race events using the new AKA timing system, which is currently being rolled out across the country.
Karting Hotshots Heading To Sydney This Weekend
12 January 2010
Many of Australia’s top line kart racers will be heading to Sydney to contest the fourth annual Brian Farley Memorial event at the Eastern Creek International Karting Raceway this weekend.
May Is Eyeing Off His Next Challenge
08 January 2010
Gold Coast kart racer Scott May is eyeing off the next challenge in his karting career as he gets set to contest the Pro Junior(KF3) category in the 2010 CIK Stars of Karting Series.
Plumb To CIK: Bring It On
30 December 2009
Thirteen-year-old Brock Plumb of Forest Lake, Queensland, and his Birel kart is set to contest the Pro Junior (KF3) class of the 2010 CIK Stars of Karting Series.
Plumb entered the sport as a Midget at eight years of age after being introduced to the sport by his father Glen, who raced himself some 20 years earlier.