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SKC Notice - Changes to the Statewide Series Information Sheet
There have been a number of changes to the Statewide Series Information Sheet for 2010. These changes are: Running Tas Cadets and not Midgets. Midgets are starting again on July 1st Tag Restricted is now running Light (160 kg) and Heavy (180 kg) All races count for points in the series (i.e. not dropping worst 2 races) Tyres for the TAG class are under revision at SKC. Once Janine Evers has been advised of the decision she will let us know The revised copy of the entire Statewide Series Information Sheet can be downloaded from here.

SKC Notice - Changes to the Statewide Series Information Sheet

There have been a number of changes to the Statewide Series Information Sheet for 2010. These changes are:

Running Tas Cadets and not Midgets. Midgets are starting again on July 1st
Tag Restricted is now running Light (160 kg) and Heavy (180 kg)
All races count for points in the series (i.e. not dropping worst 2 races)
Tyres for the TAG class are under revision at SKC. Once Janine Evers has been advised of the decision she will let us know

The revised copy of the entire Statewide Series Information Sheet can be downloaded from here.

Transponder Information
The AKA has formulated a document regarding personal transponders. To view this document, click here.

Working Bees
There will be working bees on at the STKC on Tuesday the 19th of January and Wednesday the 27th of January, both starting at 4:30pm. It would be great to see as many members as possible come along to assist in getting the finishing touches put on our track for its new clockwise direction, as well as peparing the complex for the State Titles in November. The quicker the work gets done, the quicker we can open the track for clockwise direction!

Working Bees

There will be working bees on at the STKC on Tuesday the 19th of January and Wednesday the 27th of January, both starting at 4:30pm.

It would be great to see as many members as possible come along to assist in getting the finishing touches put on our track for its new clockwise direction, as well as peparing the complex for the State Titles in November.

The quicker the work gets done, the quicker we can open the track for clockwise direction!

(Updated) STKC 2010 Club Titles / Rnd 1 Statewide Series
The Information Sheet for the 2010 Club Titles incorporating round 1 of the 2010 Statwide series is now available. The (revised) Club titles Information Sheet is available from here. The (revised) Statewide Series Information Sheet is available from here. Both are also available from the Downloads and Documents page. Please note that this is NOT the version that was mailed to Karters, this is newer. These changes were released after the entry forms were printed and enveloped.

(Updated) STKC 2010 Club Titles / Rnd 1 Statewide Series

The Information Sheet for the 2010 Club Titles incorporating round 1 of the 2010 Statwide series is now available.

The (revised) Club titles Information Sheet is available from here.
The (revised) Statewide Series Information Sheet is available from here.

Both are also available from the Downloads and Documents page. Please note that this is NOT the version that was mailed to Karters, this is newer. These changes were released after the entry forms were printed and enveloped.

2010 AKA Manual
The Electronic copy of the 2010 AKA Manual is now available from here. The download size is 5.13 Megabytes.

2010 AKA Manual

The Electronic copy of the 2010 AKA Manual is now available from here.

The download size is 5.13 Megabytes.

LKC Young Guns / Rnd 1 Super 200 Series Info Sheet
The Information Sheet for the 2010 LKC Youngs Guns / Rnd 1 Super 200 Series meeting being held on January 17th is now available from here. Entries close on January 6th so make sure you get your entries in quick. A copy of the sheet was only just received.

LKC Young Guns / Rnd 1 Super 200 Series Info Sheet

The Information Sheet for the 2010 LKC Youngs Guns / Rnd 1 Super 200 Series meeting being held on January 17th is now available from here.

Entries close on January 6th so make sure you get your entries in quick. A copy of the sheet was only just received.

Important SKC Information for 2010
There are going to be a number of changes in place for 2010 with respect to race classes, these changes will be effective January 2010: Over 40 weights for 2010 will be Pro at 150 and Super Heavy at 180. Rotax and Leopard will not run, in lieu Tag will run using Rotax, Leopard, Fireball and Cheetah engines using MG Red Tyres and MG White wets at 167kg Any Leopard x30 engines will be 172kg. Tag restricted will run behind Clubman Light. Junior Performance will not be offered during 2010. Transponders will be available from the State Treasurer from Early January. All of these changes will be monitored during the course of the year. The official document can be downloaded from here.

Important SKC Information for 2010

There are going to be a number of changes in place for 2010 with respect to race classes, these changes will be effective January 2010:

Over 40 weights for 2010 will be Pro at 150 and Super Heavy at 180.
Rotax and Leopard will not run, in lieu Tag will run using Rotax, Leopard, Fireball and Cheetah engines using MG Red Tyres and MG White wets at 167kg Any Leopard x30 engines will be 172kg.
Tag restricted will run behind Clubman Light.
Junior Performance will not be offered during 2010.
Transponders will be available from the State Treasurer from Early January.

All of these changes will be monitored during the course of the year. The official document can be downloaded from here.

Transponders for 2010
Transponders will become compulsory for all karters starting from 1 July, 2010. Please note that they are currently compulsory for all state and national titles, as well as some mainland states. The cost of a transponder is $275. If you would like to purchase one, please contact Tim Rushworth by phone or email. Only 40 transponders are being ordered at a time, so be quick if you are planning to race on the mainland in the very near future.

Transponders for 2010

Transponders will become compulsory for all karters starting from 1 July, 2010.

Please note that they are currently compulsory for all state and national titles, as well as some mainland states.

The cost of a transponder is $275. If you would like to purchase one, please contact Tim Rushworth by phone or email. Only 40 transponders are being ordered at a time, so be quick if you are planning to race on the mainland in the very near future.

Helpers in the canteen required!
As we all know, Kylie and the other canteen helpers have done a tremendous job improving the canteen and keeping us all fed on race day. However, Kylie cannot run the canteen on her own and really needs some help on both Club Days and Open Race Meetings. Wives, girlfriends, anyone who can help out on race days, please come and give us a hand, even if you can only for a short period (particlarly around lunch time). If you can help out, please come along on race day and have a chat to Kylie, she would be really grateful and more than happy to have your assistance!

Helpers in the canteen required!

As we all know, Kylie and the other canteen helpers have done a tremendous job improving the canteen and keeping us all fed on race day. However, Kylie cannot run the canteen on her own and really needs some help on both Club Days and Open Race Meetings.

Wives, girlfriends, anyone who can help out on race days, please come and give us a hand, even if you can only for a short period (particlarly around lunch time).

If you can help out, please come along on race day and have a chat to Kylie, she would be really grateful and more than happy to have your assistance!

Pets not allowed at the STKC Complex
Please note that pets are not allowed in the STKC complex. This is because the pit area and associated complex area is dangerous, and pets could be injured, or cause injury by accident. The only exception to this are guide dogs. We apologise for any incovenience.

Pets not allowed at the STKC Complex

Please note that pets are not allowed in the STKC complex. This is because the pit area and associated complex area is dangerous, and pets could be injured, or cause injury by accident. The only exception to this are guide dogs.

We apologise for any incovenience.

Sub-Committee for the STKC annual club dinner & awards night
To help make the future STKC Annual Dinner & Awards nights even better, the STKC has decided to form a sub-committe whose only job for the year will be to organise this event. We would like a minimum of 5 persons for this job. If you think you could lend a few hours in late 2009 / early 2010 to help organise this annual event, please contact Kris on 0415 492 839 or by email here. UPDATE: Lyn Cengia has put her hand up to be part of this important role.

Sub-Committee for the STKC annual club dinner & awards night

To help make the future STKC Annual Dinner & Awards nights even better, the STKC has decided to form a sub-committe whose only job for the year will be to organise this event.

We would like a minimum of 5 persons for this job. If you think you could lend a few hours in late 2009 / early 2010 to help organise this annual event, please contact Kris on 0415 492 839 or by email here.

UPDATE: Lyn Cengia has put her hand up to be part of this important role.

Statement from the AKA.
Can all drivers / officials please read the following from the AKA:br /> The Australian Karting Association Inc (AKA) would like to make the following statement regarding the regulations of the AKA, the Association's insurance coverage and alternative Karting groups. Over the past weeks the AKA has received numerous enquires relating to certain Karting events and in particular a series being promoted within NSW. It has become apparent that there are other groups conducting Karting events in Australia, which due to the names of classes and also event names, that could appear to be in a similar class structure outlined in the 2009 Karting Manual. It should be recognised that the 2009 Karting Manual and previous publications is the intellectual property of the AKA and cannot be copied or reproduced without the express permission of the AKA. One such category is the TaG 125 class which is designed to incorporate the increasingly popular TaG categories (Leopard, Rotax, PRD, Biland, and SQ Cheetah) into one class and in 2009 the TaG Super Series is being contested in conjunction with the 2009 Premier State Cup in New South Wales. This should not be confused with the Super Series that is being currently promoted by private groups. All AKA events and series conducted in Australia are contested under the rules outlined in the 2009 Karting Manual, which is published by the AKA and subject to the International Sporting Code of F.I.A (Federation Internationale de L'Automobile) and recognised by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS). Also there have been comments made that these groups have the same insurance levels as the AKA. The AKA cannot confirm the validity of these comments. The AKA National Executive would like to advise its members and the wider community that the AKA's Insurance Policy, issued through Trans-West Insurance Brokers, not only offers AKA Clubs, officials, volunteers, employees, licence holder and competitors with public and products liability to the limit of $50 Million but also personal accident insurance to other various specified limits. The AKA is the only motorsport organisation in Australia that pays the premium for a personal accident policy for its officials, drivers, pit crews and voluntary workers. This policy covers for bodily injury resulting from an accident which occurs whilst engaged in the following activities: engaging in official kart club activities including championship titles, club or State representative titles/activities; engaging in official organised training or practice for activities as described in (i) above travelling directly between the activities (i) or (ii) above, and their residence or place of employment or the premises of the insured; engaging in administrative or organised social activities of the AKA. Staying away from their home district during a tour for the purpose of participating in such activities. For a comprehensive understanding regarding the depth of coverage provided by the AKA's insurance refer to the 2009 Karting Manual in chapter 3. "The AKA is one of the longest running governing bodies in Australian motorsport and operates to promote and protect the sport of Kart Racing it's members volunteers and employee's in Australia" said AKA National President Richard Erdmann." "As an Association we pride ourselves on a high level of protection provided by our insurance coverage for our members, association clubs, licence holders and volunteers, but also the rules that we operate under which provides protection and justice for all persons associated with the Association." "We have over 7,500 licence holders in the AKA with 92 clubs across the country and along with thousands of officials and volunteers they are all covered under the Association's insurance policy." "Should our licence holders or officials wish to participate in events conducted by other organizations I would strongly recommend that they make themselves fully aware of what insurance coverage they are being provided and also what rules they may be operating under. They should request a copy of the rules and insurance policy or policies to satisfy themselves that they have adequate protection. Do not accept a verbal undertaking from any individual or group, verbal statements do not protect you should you be injured or have a grievance regarding rules."

Statement from the AKA.

Can all drivers / officials please read the following from the AKA:br />
The Australian Karting Association Inc (AKA) would like to make the following statement regarding the regulations of the AKA, the Association's insurance coverage and alternative Karting groups.

Over the past weeks the AKA has received numerous enquires relating to certain Karting events and in particular a series being promoted within NSW.

It has become apparent that there are other groups conducting Karting events in Australia, which due to the names of classes and also event names, that could appear to be in a similar class structure outlined in the 2009 Karting Manual.

It should be recognised that the 2009 Karting Manual and previous publications is the intellectual property of the AKA and cannot be copied or reproduced without the express permission of the AKA.

One such category is the TaG 125 class which is designed to incorporate the increasingly popular TaG categories (Leopard, Rotax, PRD, Biland, and SQ Cheetah) into one class and in 2009 the TaG Super Series is being contested in conjunction with the 2009 Premier State Cup in New South Wales. This should not be confused with the Super Series that is being currently promoted by private groups.

All AKA events and series conducted in Australia are contested under the rules outlined in the 2009 Karting Manual, which is published by the AKA and subject to the International Sporting Code of F.I.A (Federation Internationale de L'Automobile) and recognised by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS).

Also there have been comments made that these groups have the same insurance levels as the AKA. The AKA cannot confirm the validity of these comments.

The AKA National Executive would like to advise its members and the wider community that the AKA's Insurance Policy, issued through Trans-West Insurance Brokers, not only offers AKA Clubs, officials, volunteers, employees, licence holder and competitors with public and products liability to the limit of $50 Million but also personal accident insurance to other various specified limits.

The AKA is the only motorsport organisation in Australia that pays the premium for a personal accident policy for its officials, drivers, pit crews and voluntary workers.

This policy covers for bodily injury resulting from an accident which occurs whilst engaged in the following activities:

engaging in official kart club activities including championship titles, club or State representative titles/activities;
engaging in official organised training or practice for activities as described in (i) above
travelling directly between the activities (i) or (ii) above, and their residence or place of employment or the premises of the insured;
engaging in administrative or organised social activities of the AKA.
Staying away from their home district during a tour for the purpose of participating in such activities.

For a comprehensive understanding regarding the depth of coverage provided by the AKA's insurance refer to the 2009 Karting Manual in chapter 3.

"The AKA is one of the longest running governing bodies in Australian motorsport and operates to promote and protect the sport of Kart Racing it's members volunteers and employee's in Australia" said AKA National President Richard Erdmann."

"As an Association we pride ourselves on a high level of protection provided by our insurance coverage for our members, association clubs, licence holders and volunteers, but also the rules that we operate under which provides protection and justice for all persons associated with the Association."

"We have over 7,500 licence holders in the AKA with 92 clubs across the country and along with thousands of officials and volunteers they are all covered under the Association's insurance policy."

"Should our licence holders or officials wish to participate in events conducted by other organizations I would strongly recommend that they make themselves fully aware of what insurance coverage they are being provided and also what rules they may be operating under. They should request a copy of the rules and insurance policy or policies to satisfy themselves that they have adequate protection. Do not accept a verbal undertaking from any individual or group, verbal statements do not protect you should you be injured or have a grievance regarding rules."