News Archive - January 2013

Wednesday January 30

Karting News Briefs VKS class/tyre change, Pro Tour video, Euro news and pics
Formula K Shines At Pro Tour PR - Team news

Tuesday January 29

AKA Appoint Inaugural Board of Directors Mick Doohan slots in as AKA Competition Director!
National Rotax Rankings Updated points and placings after Pro Tour
Richert Wins On Debut With KerbRider PR - Team/driver news
Grant's Record Run At CIK Trophy of New Zealand Report, photos & results from Wellington
Pair of Pink Plates For Whitley Wrap, results & photos from Ladies Special Event
Karting News Briefs Doohan wins in USA, Cooloola flooded, Schumacher test and track, etc

Monday January 28

Enthralling Finals Close Pro Tour Melbourne Official event race report
Mawson Confirms Full-Time Euro Factory Drive Joey to live in Italy and race for Top Kart

Mawson Scores Euro Deal With Top Kart Factory

Joseph Mawson will race for the Top Kart factory team in 2013. The 16-year old confirmed today he will be based in Italy and take in the WSK Euro series, European and World Championships, all in the KF class. Full details HERE.

 

Sunday January 27

Photos From The Biggest Pro Tour Round Ever News and pics from Todd Rd

Results from today's Rotax Pro Tour round in Melbourne:
DD2 Masters: 1 Daniel Richert, 2 Hamish Leighton, 3 Adam Hunter, 4 Lee Adams, 5 Peter Newland
Rotax Heavy: 1 Troy Woolston, 2 Lane Moore, 3 Rick Pringle, 4 William Yarwood, 5 Matthew Greenbury
J-Max Trophy: 1 Zane Goddard, 2 Jordan McGregor, 3 Jack Black, 4 Stephanie Stones, 5 Tim Colombrita
Rotax Light: 1 Daniel Rochford, 2 Daniel Connor, 3 Andrew Carey, 4 Matthew Smith, 5 Joel Smith
J-Max: 1 Liam McLellan, 2 Blaine Densley, 3 Joseph Burton-Harris, 4 Callum Walker, 5 Nicholas Andrews
DD2: 1 Jason Pringle, 2 Adam Lindstrom, 3 Kel Treseder, 4 Matthew Wall, 5 Lucas Ward

Above: The winners and placers at Todd Road
pic - Mark Wicks, KartSportNews

Saturday January 26

Huge Fields & Close Racing At Pro Tour Qualifying and heat races wrap from Todd Rd

Follow the Rotax Pro Tour in Melbourne across the weekend via Twitter. Some photos from Friday have been posted on Facebook. Timed qualifying and qualifying heats today, pre-finals and finals Sunday.

AKA AGM Agenda PDF link for Feb meeting
George Russell Joins Birel PR (Euro) - Driver news
Another FWT Victory For Gangi Jnr PR (USA) - Driver news

Friday January 25

Karting News Briefs Rotax rule change, Bella honours Matty, Qld cancellations, K4A

Thursday January 24

Kosmic Racing Australia Confirms 2013 Drivers PR - Team news

Wednesday January 23

Fun Day Races Kick Off Tiger Season Report and photos from Wanneroo
KART X Magazine - Issue 5 What's in the latest issue (shipped today)?
Lenzo Kart Australia Open Retail Outlet Industry news
Karting News Briefs Local and international items
NSW Southern Star Series Series/event details
The FIA & CIK Celebrate Their 2012 Karting Champions Info and images from prize giving

Tuesday January 22

Cash Challenge for VKS Junior Clubman Karting sponsor to throw random $5000 at JC?
Vic Country Series Revamped For 2013 One-day format and family fun the goal
Internationals Join Australia Day Pro Tour Spectacular Preview - this weekend's Pro Tour
Daniel Richert Joins Kerbrider/Energy Vic DD2 Masters champ aims for Pro Tour success
Ackermann Debuts On Birel Spencer fast at Junior Top Guns
Thomas Randle to Race RK With Birel KartSport Australia PR - Team/driver news
Battle Lines Drawn For Brian Farley Memorial PR - Event news
Birel KartSport Australia Announce Rotax Pro Tour Drivers PR - Team news
Top Karters Gather In Wellington Preview - CIK Trophy of New Zealand

Monday January 21

Karting News Briefs Videos, industry news, team lineup announcements
Junior Top Guns, Round 2 Report and a pile of photos from Saturday night
Gee Makes Three Pro Lights For Harrington Doyle Racing PR - Driver/Team news

Saturday January 19

Junior Top Guns, Round 1 Report and photos from Friday night

Friday January 18

Karting News Briefs Various bits of info and updates from around Australia
Saller Confident For Melbourne Rotax Pro Tour PR - Driver news
Aubry Armed For Success PR (Euro) - Driver news
Double Victories For Gangi Jnr At FWT Opener PR (USA) - Driver news

Thursday January 17

Hot Opening For Cooloola Club Championships Report & results from round 1
Joseph Burton-Harris Confirms Euro MAX Deal PR - Driver news
Karting News Briefs 2013 tech specs, mammoth Birel test, SOK >300, etc
UK Super One Series Prize Giving Report and photos
Karting Pavilion Takes Top Award @ Autosport International 'First in class' at UK show
Rookie Driver Sweeps Daytona Kart Week PR (USA) - Driver news

Monday January 14

Saller Prepares For Busy Karting Season PR - Driver news
Karting News Briefs Snakes Alive! Massa charity race, event news, etc

Saturday January 12

Caterham Kart Breaks Cover Photos of new chassis for one-make series
CIK Homologations 2013 Engines (sprint & super), carbs, ignitions, intake silencers, lubricants

Friday January 11

ART GP Distributor Announced For Australia Industry news + chassis pics
Sabré Cook Jumps To Rotax Challenge of the Americas PR (USA) - Driver news

Thursday January 10

AKA Tender Document For Future Cadet/Rookie Engine Detail of what the AKA is looking for
Karting News Briefs Tony Kart for Rotax Worlds? Flogga's a Dad! Sera setup, event news, etc

Wednesday January 9

Ladies All Set For Lithgow Invasion Preview: 7th annual Ladies Only race meeting
Ten Times The Energy For 2013 Treseder & Hays head 10-kart team in CIK
Hall Hails At Winter Series Round PR (UK) - Driver/team news

Tuesday January 8

Karting News Briefs Short and sharp
Gangi Jnr Kicks Off 2013 With Two Wins At Daytona PR (USA) - Driver news

Monday January 7

Karting News Briefs CIK registrations now over 250! Oakleigh/Top Guns practice day/night

Sunday January 6

Kiwi Eyes Aussie Superkart Title After New Year Win Report, photos & results from Manfield

Friday January 4

Funeral Details for Matthew Hayes Service to be conducted on Tuesday
Karting News Briefs Jnr Top Guns addendum, Granja 500, $2000 off Hyper offer, etc
Flandria Kart Moves Production Photo Gallery: Belgian brand enlists Birel

Thursday January 3

Walters Returns To Australia For 2013 PR - Driver news
Great Finish To 2012 For Jordan Boys PR - Driver news
Blackie Rolls His Speedcar Two three video clips of New Year's Day end-for-ender UPDATED