KARTING IDENTITIES SHOW SUPPORT FOR REVIEW OUTCOMES

A number of identities in the karting industry have thrown their support behind Karting Australia’s Whole of Sport Review that was released recently.

Detailed below are some thoughts on the report from a variety of highly respected members of the karting industry and their thoughts on the Whole of Sport Review.

A number of questions have also been posed and issues raised since the release of this report. Some have come to us from our member State Associations, some from competitors and officials through traditional channels of communication, some through social media.

For the benefit of those who have legitimately sought to raise matters that are of concern to them as members of Karting Australia affiliated Clubs we will endeavor to provide clarification of the most frequently raised questions and issues. This is in the form of a Question & Answer document that has been broken down into three parts – General, Engines and Competition.

Bart Price – General Manager, DPE Kart Technology
“In all of my time of being involved in the sport and the industry – and speaking with George (Turton) and Drew (Price) who’ve been around longer than me – we’ve never seen something so comprehensive and professional be presented to the karting industry. READ MORE…

Troy Hunt – Multiple-time Australian Champion, proprietor Top Gun Racing Academy
“My general view is that going forward, it is the best thing for the sport. Every customer I’ve spoken to from Club through to the top level can see how it is going to make it easier for newcomers and help grow the sport. READ MORE…

Ian Black – Managing Director, International Karting Distributors
“It is important that we all get behind the changes and make them happen. Over the years this sport has been so negative, now we’ve got strong leadership and a clear direction it’s time to be positive about the future. READ MORE…

William Yarwood – Multiple-time Australian Champion, proprietor Project X Racing
“The new engines that are coming in are fantastic, I now know that when I sell an engine to a customer that I can look them in the face and honestly say that I have sold them something they can be competitive in once they learn their racecraft. READ MORE…

Les May – Managing Director, Dunlop Kartsport
“It is a definitive, positive step forward. It is something that we have all been asking for, or saying that has been lacking in the sport. I don’t think it’s 100% right, but the basis that is there is a huge step forward for the sport. READ MORE…

Remo Luciani – Managing Director, Remo Racing
“From a general point of view, there is change, which is what we needed as a sport. The Board have implemented change and we should all give it a go before we criticise it. READ MORE…

Shayne Piper – Two-time Australian Karting Champion, Proprietor, Shayne Pipe Race Engines
“I believe now is a good time for karting in Australia to move to an engine that will provide my customers, and all competitors for that matter, with a fair and even chance of performing well and an even chance of winning. READ MORE…

Troy Farley – Proprietor, Troy Farley Race Engines
“I love that our sport is taking a new turn of events, the Board is taking the ‘Bull by the horns’ and leading the way. READ MORE…