Australian Karting Association

Karting is a sport for people of all ages - from as young as seven to over 70 years old, everyone can enjoy it!

With children racing at speeds up to 80km/h it is a sport that teaches these kids, both boys and girls, basic driving skills well before they are able to obtain their road licence. 

There is no doubt karting is competitive but it is also fun and family orientated, with involvement in the sport both on and off the track giving it a strong feeling of community. It teaches driving skills and offers people an opportunity to gain a career in motorsport, all in a safe and organised environment. 

Kart meetings take place at circuits across Australia every weekend and are either a club, regional, state or national level meeting.  There are 92 clubs across Australia affiliated with the Australian Karting Association. 

These clubs are mainly sprint kart clubs which race on bitumen circuits however, some regions also have dirt and speedway tracks which drivers can race at.  An alternative to the traditional style of karting is a recent addition to Australian circuits, endurance karting.

A full list of clubs and contact details for karting clubs across Australia can be found at www.karting.net.au

KARTING CLASSES

Midgets (7 – 11 years)


The purpose of this class is to teach young people to drive karts of restricted performance at a limited cost.  Competitors use a Comer S80 engine with a clutch or a Yamaha KT100J fitted with a restrictor plate.

Approx. Power – 6hp

Rookies (10 – 12 years)


Using the same principal of the Midgets class the Rookies use a Yamaha KT100J engine fitted with a restrictor plate.


Approx. Power – 8hp

Junior National (12 – 16 years)


With two weight divisions this class allows close competitive racing in karts with reliable engines (Yamaha KT100J) still fast enough to teach the basics of racecraft at a low cost. 


Approx. Power – 11hp



Junior Clubman (12 – 16 years)


This class is for juniors making the step up from the National class, for more experienced drivers using faster engines (Yamaha KT100S and ARC Spec 100).


Approx. Power – 16hp

Formula JMA (13 – 16 years)

This is the newest class for the more experienced junior karters in Australia with all drivers using a 125cc watercooled motor with clutch and electric starter. 

Senior National (16+ years)

This class is very popular throughout Australia as a competitive club level class. The engine used is the reliable Yamaha KT100J which is the same as used in the Junior National class.

Approx. Power – 11hp



Senior Clubman (16+ years)


Senior Clubman is the most popular class in Australia. Utilising the Yamaha KT100S, this class offers relatively low cost, yet fast and competitive racing. The Clubman class, as with all ‘controlled’ classes, uses a single brand and compound tyre, with wet weather tyres also an option for inclement conditions.

Approx. Power – 16hp

125cc TAG (Touch And Go - Formula Rotax, Leopard, Fireball etc) (16+ years)


A number of senior classes with an engine capacity of 125cc have recently been introduced to the Australian karting scene. The TAG classes cater for push button or key start engines such as the Rotax MAX, Leopard and Fireball engines. The engines used in these classes are watercooled and are fitted with a clutch. These classes represent the step between Clubman racing and international competition.

Approx. Power – 24 - 28hp

Formula 100 (16+ years)


This class is Australia's version of the 100cc international classes that are sanctioned by the world governing body, the CIK-FIA, for championships on an international level.  The technical requirements for engines are the same as the international CIK classes that are raced throughout the world.

Approx. Power – 32hp

Endurance Karting (16+ years)


Endurance karting involves long distance races that range between four and 24 hours in length. Pit stops, driver changes, refuelling stops, race strategy and kart preparation are all vital to a team¹s performance. Karts are powered by two 6.5 horsepower four-stroke engines. The Endurance Karting Association (TEKA) was established in Australia in 2000 and is affiliated with the AKA in running endurance karting events. Visit www.teka.com.au for further information on endurance karting in Australia.

Approx. Power – 13hp