The 2010 Mi Sedaap Pro-Kart Series kicks off on TVNZ’s Skoda Game On channel Sunday September 19 on ONE at the mighty KartSport Wellington CRC Raceway. See the nations top KZ2 shifter kart drivers battling it out and with numbers growing every round all you armchair racers can sit back in the comfort of your own lounge and lap up the action as our drivers rip up the country. And take a close look at the 12-17 year old KF3 Junior class, be amazed with the level of dicing and pure race craft the youngsters show in this wicked International Class.

Screening Times: Skoda Game On

Sept 19 – 12.45pm Sept 26 – 1.00pm Oct 3 – 2.00pm Oct 10 – 1.30pm Oct 17 – 1.00pm

All times are subject to change so please consult television guides for final broadcast details.

It is with much sadness that we have learned today of the passing of Ray Davis from KartSport Manawatu. Ray passed away in his sleep around 5.30am this morning. Our thoughts and condolences go to his wife and family at this time.

The Hamilton Anniversary Club Invitation event will be hosted by the Hamilton Kart Club at the Airport Rd track on 19th September 2010. Go to the Event Details page and follow the link for further information plus an Entry Form and Information Sheet for download. Entry for this event is also available via KartSport Online - click here

Christchurch Kartshop, WKS Karting Supplies, have advised that although their premises are close to the Christchurch CBD which is a "no-go" zone following the recent earthquake, they have escaped with very minimal damage and it is "business as usual".

KartSport New Zealand has issued Rule Change 2010-10 covering changes to prices/fees as a result of the GST increase 1 Oct 2010. Go to the Rules and Notices page and follow the New and Updated link for the rule change details.

The fifth and final round of the 2010 Formula S Pro Kart Series and Rotax Max Challenge will be hosted by KartSport Auckland at the Moselle Panel & Paint Raceway, Rosebank Domain, Avondale over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd October. Go to the Event Details page and follow the link for further information plus an Entry Form and Information Sheet for download. Entry for this event is also available via KartSport Online - click here

KartSport New Zealand has issued Rule Change 2010-9. These are mostly catch ups/tidy ups from the Technical Department including for Yamaha KT100, Raket 85, Raket 120 and Rotax Max engines and also includes changes made as a result of Round 21 proposals and directions given by Clubs at Conference. Go to the Rules and Notices page and follow the New and Updated link for the rule change details.

Whether you’re a competitor, supporter or avid fan there are just two places be in NZ at Labour Weekend in October – Auckland and Christchurch for the running of KartSport New Zealand’s annual North and South Island Sprint Championships. Kartsport Auckland are the proud hosts for the North Island event at their Moselle Panel & Paint Raceway in Avondale’s Rosebank Domain. Entry forms and information are now available for download from the Event Details page and online entry is also available via KartSport Online - click here

The Sports Tribunal of New Zealand has advised that is has revised its sanctions in anti-doping cases involving cannabis with the starting point now 4 months ineligibility (suspension). Click here for the Sports Tribunal notification letter with details.

The 2010 KartSport New Zealand South Island Sprint Kart Championships will be hosted by the Christchurch Kart Club at the Armstrong Motor Group Raceway, Carrs Road, Halswell, Christchurch from 22nd to 24th October. Go to the Event Details page and follow the link for further information plus an Entry Form and Information Sheet for download.

Video coverage from the Pre Finals and Finals for all classes at the 2010 NZ Sprint Champs presented by Quality Inn Napier are now available for viewing. Go to the Videos page and follow the links to watch.

The KartSport New Zealand National Technical Officer, Gary Wilson, has advised that testing of tyre and  fuel samples taken at the 2010 National Sprint Championships have been concluded. Of the samples tested, these were found to comply with the  rules and all results are now confirmed.

KartSport New Zealand has issued Rule Change 2010-8 clarifying rule G3.2 - clothing - that for KartSport New Zealand sanctioned events, race suits homologated by the CIK-FIA have no expiry date. Go to the Rules and Notices page and follow the New and Updated link for the rule change details.