Dirt Karting
Karting has been a popular sport for over 60 years and was first introduced as a fun past time for war weary RAAF pilots. The first machines were very simple affairs back in that time. However, the machines and motors of today are as technically advanced as any level of motor sport in the world.
Whether you are looking for adrenalin pumping action, or a fun day out with the family, then Dirt Karting may be just the thing for you.
Karting is competitive and top drivers race extremely finely-tuned machines at high speeds with all the thrills that open-wheeled racing has to offer but without the usual high costs involved. The sport of Karting is fast becoming a very popular past time for both male and female alike. It is an inexpensive way for the whole family to enjoy the thrills of motor racing, catering for children from seven years right through to grandparents!
Junior Classes
Rookies
Age: 7 to 8 year olds and new junior drivers
Engine:Yamaha KT100J with 13mm exhaust restictor to lower power output.
Approx Power: 5.5 HP
Weight Class: no weight restrictions
Juniors
Age: 8 up to 14 year olds
Engine:Yamaha KT100J
Approx Power: 10-12 HP
Weight Class: 100kg inc kart
The Yamaha KT100J is the only engine used in Junior’s under AIDKA racing. There are some modifications allowed but please consult your local kart shop or contact Kartbay. Area’s such as compression, port durations etc all have certain specifications which must be met.
Senior Classes
KT Open (Great Starting Class)
Engine: Yamaha KT100S
Approx Power: 16-20 HP
Weight Class: Light-120kg Medium-140kg Heavy-160kg (including kart)
J Open
Engine: Yamaha KT100J
Approx Power: 10-12 HP
Weight Class: 115kg (including kart)
100cc Open
Engine: 100cc reed or rotary, air or watercooled
Approx Power: 30-35 HP
Weight: 140kg (including kart)
Twin KT
Engine: Two Yamaha KT100S
Approx Power: 36-40 HP combined
Weight Class: 160kg (including kart)
125 Open
Engine: Parilla 125cc Leopard, PRD or Rotax 125 Max,watercooled engine with clutch and electric start
Aprox Power: 26-28HP
Weight Class: Light 135kg Heavy 160kg (including kart)
200c Open
Engine: Two 100cc reed or rotary, air or watercooled
Approx Power: 60-70 HP
Weight: 160kg (including kart)
To start racing, you'll need to:
Option One
Second hand karts suitable to compete can be bought out of the papers starting from approx $1500 these will need a little work and wont be as fast as the newer models these karts could be up to ten to fifteen years old.
Option Two
You can purchase a new kart or a more expensive 2nd hand kart which will get you running with the top karts faster. These karts will start from $2500 up to $ 4500 for the faster karts.
- Buy a motor - to suit the class you wish to compete in.
- Racewear - racesuit, helmet, gloves, enclosed shoes.
- Purchase oils, tools, stands and spares
- Membership to a Club. (AIDKA & Club Details Can Be Found Under The Morgan Dirt Kart Club Link On Kartbays Home Page).
- Purchase AIDKA Licence
- You are ready to race………
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