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Tecno releases new Junior Kart 19/12/09
Tecno Racing has announced the release of new junior chassis the Scout 60. The Scout 60 will contain all of the technical inovations found in its big brothers the SS30 & SS32 including independent caster and camber adjustment system, direction slider and interchangeable axle spindles. Read here for more.
Remo wins 50th State Crown 19/12/09
It may have been his longest wait for victory, but Remo Luciani was last night officially declared the winner of the 2009 South Australian State Karting Championship for the Clubman Over 40s category.
The belated victory now means that Luciani can officially lay claim to have won 50 State Championships during his illustrious career.
The decision of the appeal by Luciani means that he remains undefeated in the Clubman Over 40s division at a State Championship level since 2006. During this time he has secured ten consecutive state crowns in the class.
"It is a big relief to have finally been awarded the win," said Luciani.
"It is the first time in my 30 years of being involved in karting that I have been in front of a tribunal, it is not a good feeling but I am pleased that the ruling went in my favour which allows me to proudly say I have still got an unblemished record.
"The Officials of the meeting were doing their job and policing the rules that are in place, I respect them for that. There appears as though there was a `grey´ area in a ruling on how it can be interpreted which is why it ended up at the tribunal.
"I believe that there are already measures being put in place to clean the wording of the rule up to ensure there can be no misinterpretation again."
As a father of three young children, Luciani understands the importance of role models and as the role model for many younger karters he is required to set an example.
"No matter who you are, you are never above the rules of the sport and if you are doing the wrong thing you should always be pulled up. As one of the role models in the sport I consider myself always very fair and someone that always adheres to the rules," said Luciani.
In other news from State Championship appeals it can also be confirmed that the placegetters in the Junior National Heavy class at the Western Australian State Championship has been finalised.
Adam Marjoram, who was able to accept his winner´s trophy on the day, remains unaffected by the outcome of the decision. Bunbury´s Jason Hounsfield is now officially the runner-up ahead of James French, local driver Matt Smith and Siobhan Sutherland.
MKC Christmas Party 05/12/09
MKC will be having our Christmas Barbeque on the 20th December, all customers are welcome. Read here for more.
Oakleigh Track Closed 04/12/09
The Oakleigh Go Kart Racing Club track will be closed until Thursday 10th December for track repairs. Please check the club website (www.ogkrc.com.au) for further information.
Checkmate Custom Paint 04/12/09
Starting out on his own, mid 2009, after 5 years of experience in a well known custom helmet paint shop, Simon Checkley decided to take custom painting into he's own hands to offer high quality work at a reasonable price.
Tyre Tender Results 14/11/09
The results of the Tyre Tender are out and the news is no changes to the status quo with Group One tyres remaining the MG Yellow, Group Two (Clubman) tyre remaining the MG Red and the Group Three (Nationa, Midget and Rookies) the Dunlop SL1.
Vale Marj Mckinnon 26/10/09
It is with great sadness and shock that we here at MKC Racing learnt of the passing of Marj Mckinnon. A familiar face to karters across Victoria, Marj will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mckinnon family in this difficult time.
2009 Leopard Final Shootout Entry List 24/10/09
Progressive entry list for the 2009 Leopard Final Shootout has been release and can be located here.
This event is shaping up to be HUGE attracting some of the best drivers from around Australia such as;
Adam Hughes (Kosmic) and James Sera (Azzuro) from VIC, John Grother (Gillard) and Hayden Stephenson (Marinello) and Matt Greenbury (tonykart's) from QLD, Phil King (Kosmic) NSW, Paul Pittam (Omega) and Ben Kilsby (Kosmic) from SA and there is Brad Fitch (Tonykart) from WA.
IAME's CEO... in OZ for Leopard Final 24/10/09
Remo Racing has much pleasure in announcing that IAME's CEO, Filippo Fagnani is making a special trip to Australia to support the Leopard drivers at the Leopard Final.
We are extremly greatful to IAME for the X30 engines that they will be sponsorting Leopard Heavy and to Filippo for making this trip especially for the drivers.
Pre Final - 03/10/09
Leopard Light
| Name | Gap | Best Time |
| 1. #1 Phillip King | 41.078s | |
| 2. #81 Fergus Symes | 0.544s | 41.218s |
| 3. #1 Tyler Greenbury | 1.203s | 41.187s |
| 4. #9 James Kovacic | 2.230s | 41.325s |
| 5. #20 Cian Fothergill | 3.460s | 41.325s |
Clubman Super Heavy
| Name | Gap | Best Time |
| 1. #23 Scott Simpson | 45.162s | |
| 2. #4 Ben McKinlay | 0.286s | 45.424s |
| 3. #11 Josh Brooker | 1.042s | 45.460s |
| 4. #15 Mark Muscat | 1.685s | 45.308s |
| 5. #27 Bruce Otter | 2.563s | 45.601s |
Clubman Light
| Name | Gap | Best Time |
| 1. #1 David Sera | 43.176s | |
| 2. #13 Matthew Waters | 0.432s | 42.998s |
| 3. #57 David Whitmore | 1.066s | 43.058s |
| 4. #96 Lydon Dodge | 3.218s | 43.121s |
| 5. #19 Steely Noda-barnes | 4.982s | 43.418s |
Heat 2 - 03/10/09
Leopard Light
| Name | Gap | Best Time |
| 1. #1 Phillip King | 41.397s | |
| 2. #81 Fergus Symes | 0.150s | 41.235s |
| 3. #1 Tyler Greenbury | 0.604s | 41.244s |
| 4. #41 Adam Mercer | 1.656s | 41.437s |
| 5. #90 Lee Mitchener | 1.807s | 41.412s |
Clubman Super Heavy
| Name | Gap | Best Time |
| 1. #11 Josh Brooker | 45.523s | |
| 2. #27 Bruce Otter | 2.452s | 45.772s |
| 3. #4 Ben McKinlay | 2.810s | 45.194s |
| 4. #70 Glen Stallbaum | 3.082s | 45.745s |
| 5. #25 John Rowley | 3.209s | 45.423s |
Clubman Light
| Name | Gap | Best Time |
| 1. #1 David Sera | 43.257s | |
| 2. #13 Matthew Waters | 0.697s | 43.319s |
| 3. #14 Tyler Greenbury | 0.891s | 43.328s |
| 4. #64 Adam Hughes | 2.186s | 43.376s |
| 5. #96 Lydon Dodge | 2.483s | 43.260s |
Heat 1 - 02/10/09
Leopard Light
| Name | Gap | Best Time |
| 1. #64 Adam Hughes | 48.178s | |
| 2. #18 Philip King | 0.669s | 48.261s |
| 3. #9 James Kovacic | 4.896s | 48.287s |
| 4. #90 Lee Mitchener | 7.587s | 48.871s |
| 5. #20 Cian Fothergill | 7.719s | 48.713s |
Clubman Super Heavy
| Name | Gap | Best Time |
| 1. #23 Scott Simpson | 45.308s | |
| 2. #4 Ben McKinlay | 0.274s | 45.309s |
| 3. #15 Mark Muscat | 1.602s | 45.278s |
| 4. #59 Craig Arnett | 4.730s | 45.712s |
| 5. #27 Bruce Otter | 5.042s | 45.825s |
| 6. #11 Josh Brooker | 5.361s | 46.139s |
Clubman Light
| Name | Gap | Best Time |
| 1. #1 David Sera | 43.382s | |
| 2. #57 David Whitmore | 3.444s | 43.812s |
| 3. #96 Lydon Dodge | 4.126s | 43.339s |
| 4. #19 Steely Noda-barnes | 4.311s | 43.765s |
| 5. #13 Matthew Waters | 4.646s | 43.280s |
Qualifying - 02/10/09
Competing in the NSW State Titles MKC's Adam Hughes has put his Kosmic on pole for Leopard Light a tenth clear of the field, with Philip King snaring fourth.
Leopard Light
1. #64 Adam Hughes 40.857
2. #81 Fegus Symes 40.925
3. #41 Adam Mercer 41.033
4. #18 Phillip King 41.063
5. #1 Tyler Greenbury 41.075
Adam also qualified in second place in Clubman Light, missing out on the top spot by an amazing one hundredth of a tenth!
Clubman Light
1. #1 David Sera 43.160
2. #64 Adam Hughes 43.191
3. #14 Tyler Greenbury 43.196
4. #19 Steeley Noda-barnes 43.261
5. #57 David Whitmore 43.272
Topping of a great morning for MKC Josh Booker qualified second in Clubman Super Heavy.
Clubman Super Heavy
1. #23 Scott Simpson 44.754
2. #11 Josh Brooker 44.990
3. #15 Mark Muscat 45.013
4. #4 Ben McKinlay 45.101
5. #59 Craig Arnett 45.258
Levi Hagan wins the AKA Northern Zone 17/09/09
Congratulations to MKC customer Levi Hagan on his victory in the 2009 AKA Northern Zone Series in 125 TAG Restricted aboard his MKC maintained Rotax powered Arrow chassis. Levi will be concentrating his preperations on the upcoming Western Australian State Titles.
Levi Hagan makes the press 04/09/09
AKA AGM and NKC Conference outcomes 26/08/09
The Australian Karting Association (AKA) held its Annual General Meeting on the 21st August 2009 followed by a General Meeting of the National Karting Council (NKC) across the weekend in Melbourne.
During the AGM Victorian Trevor Crane was elected as the new National President for the AKA. Crane replaces Richard Erdman on the National Executive alongside the re-elected Vice President Simon Whiting, Treasurer Max Laybutt and Secretary Pam Arnett.
Following the AKA AGM the NKC met in a special meeting with a number of positive outcomes for the karter were established across the weekend including the continuation of its agreement with BAM Media, the NKC calling from a marketing plan to be presented at the November conference and the implementation of a Junior Performance class.
The Junior Performance class will be designed to incorporate the use of 125cc TaG restricted engines and the ARC spec 100W engine will also be removed from Junior Clubman effective 31st December 2011.
Also decided across the weekend was the inclusion of the IAME X-30 engine for non State and National Championship events in the Leopard class as an evaluation throughout 2010. Initially there will be a 5kg weight difference between the IAME Leopard and X-30 engines but will be reviewed quarterly throughout the year.
For the complete AKA Press Release click on the following link
http://www.karting.net.au/news_article.asp?news_id=10940
CHANGE OF VENUE FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 9/07/09
The Barossa Go-Kart Club have announced a change of venue for the 2009 South Australian Open Sprint Kart Championships to be hosted by the Club on November 27- 29, 2009.
Originally scheduled to be held at the Liberty Oil Raceway in Nuriootpa the event will now be held at one of the most popular venues in Australia, the Bolivar Raceway. Located approximately 30 minutes North of Adelaide, the Bolivar Raceway is a real `driver´s´ circuit and has hosted a number of National and State Championships throughout the past 30 years.
The decision to move the event from the Barossa Go-Kart Club´s spiritual home in Nuriootpa isn´t one that has come easily for President Stephen Blee. "When hosting a State Championship in the modern era a Club has to look at more than just a race track but also the facilities and available space for karters and all of their equipment. Unfortunately, our venue just hasn´t got the space required and we couldn´t guarantee the neighbouring Rocland Wines, who we thank for their continued support, that using their land wouldn´t significantly impact on their business," said Blee.
"The Southern Go Kart Club has offered their facility and assistance to run the Championships, we have taken them up on their generous offer."
"As a result the Championships will be held at the Bolivar Raceway, it is truly a generous act and is evidence of the positive contribution that Southern Go Kart Club makes to karting in South Australia."
To assist with the build up to the Championships the Southern Go Kart Club will be holding the City of the Adelaide Titles four weeks prior on October 31st and November 1st.
Tecno wins X30 International Trophy 2/07/09
The X30 International 'Bruno Grana' International Trophy was held in Lavelanet, France on the weekend of June 29th. The Bruno Grana International Trophy which will be run over one single event reserved to X30 engines manufactured by the Italian Firm and dedicated to the name of Bruno Grana, memorable Managing Director and President of IAME.
The inagural event was taken out by Kenny Vermeylen (Belgium) driving a Tecno, who came in some 1.2 seconds ahead of Lorenzo Donniacuo (Belgium) in an Danilo Rossi kart and Nathanael Berthon in an FA kart.
In the future (may be starting next year) the X30 International 'Bruno Grana' International Trophy will be shaped as a X30 European Championship.
For more information click on the following link
http://www.karting-sud.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=231
ACCC institutes legal action against Australian Karting Association (NSW) 11/06/09
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has instituted legal proceedings in the Federal Court, Sydney, against the Australian Karting Association (NSW) Inc (AKA) various AKA clubs and officers for alleged contraventions of the Competition Code of New South Wales.
For complete ACCC press release click on following link
http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/876390/fromItemId/142
Adam Hughes 2009 Victorian Leopard Light Champion 11/05/09
Congratulations to MKC's Adam Hughes on taking out Leopard Light in the 2009 Victorian Open Sprint Kart Championships and following it up with second in Clubman Light.
2009 Victorian Open Sprint Kart Championships Race Commentary 11/05/09
Check out the official race commentary by Steve Polak and Luke Dickson from the 2009 Victorian Open Sprint Kart Championships finals. Click here for more.
MKC Closed for the Victorian Open 5/05/09
Due to our participation in this weekend’s Victorian Open Sprint Kart Championships the MKC shop will be closed on Friday 8th May and Saturday 9th May. We will be back on Monday 11th May, hopefully with two blue plates.
Change of date for the Golden Power Series 31/03/2009
The Bendigo Kart Club would like to advise of a date and venue change for round two of the 2009 Golden Power Series.
Originally scheduled to be held on May 2/3 at the Bendigo circuit, this date has been moved to now become the final round of the series on November 21/22 at VACC Park in Melbourne.
“After much consideration and discussion it was believed that given the rescheduling of the Victorian Open Sprint Kart Championships to the second weekend in May entry numbers for round two, set for the weekend before, would have been seriously affected,” said Arnett.
“It was therefore chosen to move the date to later in the year, however, this meant that we had to also move the venue as the Bendigo club has committed to upgrading it’s facilities later this year.
“On behalf of the Bendigo Club I would like to thank the Go-Kart Club of Victoria for their assistance in working with us and the Golden Power Series organisers on this matter.”
The new scheduled dates for the Golden Power series are as follows:
Round 2 - Rochester on July 11/12th.
Round 3 - Eastern Lions November 8/9th
Round 4 - Bendigo (to be held at VACC Park) November 21st/22
The series raffle prizes and engines will be drawn on the Saturday on November 21 at VACC Park where a spit roast will available.
Competitors MUST have competed in all four rounds of the series and be in attendance to win the raffle prizes and engines.
In replacement of the rescheduled event, the Bendigo Kart Club will be holding a Charity meeting Saturday May 2nd at the Bendigo kart track. All proceeds will be donated to the Bendigo Bushfire relief appeal. The Supplementary Regulations for this event will be out soon.
Any enquires can be made to the Club President - Craig Arnett on 0419545411 or the Race Secretary - Harold Arnett on 03 54496207.
Alfano Tyre Control 17/03/09
MKC now has avaliable the Alfano Tyre Control. The Tyre Control allows you to measure and memorize the temperatures on the tyre surface in 1 or 3 sections by tyre, measure and memorize pneumatic pressures, regulate pneumatic pressures, measure and memorize auxiliary temperatures and transfer data recorded to the PC.
The Tyre Control is available online or instore for just $858.00. Click here for more information.
Spare Melbourne F1GP Tickets 16/03/09
A General Admission Family Pass to F1 Qualifying on Saturday 28th of March has become available any mkc customers interested in a loan of these tickets should give us a call or drop us a line.
Monaco makes the cover of VROOM 7/03/09
Italian karting magazine Vroom has featured Casey Stoner and the Monaco GP6 on the front cover of its March issue.
Leopard engine rev limiting CDI units now avaliable 04/03/09
The new Leopard Green CDI Units are now available. For the Remo Racing press release please click here.
Dylan 'Boof' Slits wins his first club day 22/02/09
MKC would like to congratulate Dylan 'Boof' Slits who won his first club day at Morwell's February Club Day.
All new GP6 launched 18/02/09
The new Monaco GP6 was released recently by Remo Racing. The new kart is designed for the higher perfomance classes such as Leopard, Rotax, TaG125 and even Formula 100. Read here for more.
Oakleigh Night Practice for Fire Fundraiser 13/02/09
The Oakleigh Kart Club is holding a night practice this Saturday, Feb 14th and proceeds from the night will go towards the Victorian bush fire victims. There will be a $10 fee per kart, plus a BBQ etc.
Victorian Open Championships Postponed - AKA Press Release 13/02/09
The Executive of the Victorian Karting Association (VKA) has decided to postpone this weekend’s Victorian Open Sprint Kart Championships, scheduled for the Hume International Raceway in Puckapunyal, because of the fire conditions in surrounding areas.
The decision is one that was not made lightly, but has been made in the best interests of the safety of AKA members and the local communities.
Considering the high level of demand for resources, especially the emergency services, within the region to assist those who have been affected combined with a number of road closures still in place and the pressure being placed on accommodation houses, the VKA Executive believe that the decision is in the best interest of the sport and the region.
“It is unfortunate that we have had to postpone this weekend’s Event, however, I’m sure all members would agree that at this point in time the support for the victims of the bushfires is the most important issue,” said VKA President David Murray. “The Eastern Lions Kart Club have worked tirelessly to prepare for this Event and it is inopportune we have had to make this decision.
“The safety of the karters and the communities surrounding Puckapunyal needs to be our number one priority.
“The Club had the full support of the Mitchell Shire Mayor to run the Event and Puckapunyal hasn’t been directly affected by the bushfires, however, it is more the people and the surrounding towns that needs to be taken into account.
“Until today, the full extent of the impact of having a large number competitors in the region wasn’t fully known. Given that there is now over 5,000 people homeless added to the death toll and a number of road closures still in place, we have a community responsibility to uphold not to take up resources that could be better used by helping those affected.
“We sincerely apologise to those competitors who have travelled interstate to attend this Event but I’d hope that everyone understands that this decision is not one that has been made lightly and is in the best interest of the sport.” The VKA and the ELKC would like to encourage all members to support the bushfire relief funds throughout the country as their thoughts and prayers go out to those who
have been affected by this tragedy.
A rescheduled date will be advised for the Event when appropriate.
Tecno in the press 13/02/09
