We’ve set out below a few thoughts and links to help get you started.
If you’re lucky enough to get an opportunity to go to a ‘Come and Try Day’, they’re a great way to see what it’s all about without needing a KA license or your own kart. Of course, plenty of people are happy to just jump in with both feet and get started.
For Championship Karting you will need to get:
- A KA License
- Membership at one or more clubs (many racers have 2 or more memberships)
- A go kart and safety gear that meets the requirements of the class you’re entering
- A transponder. See: MYLAPS TR2 Transponder – Kart
The best place to find out more about licensing and some other tips is:
When you sign up to KA you need to select your first club, but let us know directly if you’d like to include WKC as a second club.
There are several Kart suppliers in South East Queensland that can help you out. These include:
POWER REPUBLIC – TONY KART STOCKIST & RACE SUPPLIES – GOLD COAST – Power Republic
You can also try your luck with the second hand market:
(but make sure you understand the minimum specifications for each class)
To formalise your KA license you will need to do an Observed Driving Session (ODS). The most convenient time to do this is probably going to be the practice day before a race meeting. Reach out to the club on Facebook Messenger if you want to arrange this.
The club also reserves some parking bays at the front of the paddock for newbies and P platers.
On race day itself:
- make sure you turn up early for Drivers Briefing
- P platers need to get their kart inspected before each race, go to the shed behind the out-grid just before Drivers Briefing if you can
- Take a note of which Classes are racing before yours. Keep track of who is racing at any given time by downloading the ‘MyLaps – Speedhive’ app on your phone
Speaking of P plates – when you sign up for a race in KOMP, don’t forget to click the ‘Endorsement’ option. This will help you upgrade from your P’s in time