STKC

Welcome to the Southern Tasmanian Kart Club!

Latest News:

Proposed STKC Constitution changes
At the AGM This sunday the STKC committee will be proposing a number of changes to the Constitution. If you would like to take an earlier look at the changes, the current constitution can be downloaded from here, and the proposed constitution can be downloaded from here.

Starter Left at the track after STKC Rising Stars
A starter was let on the outgrid after the Rising Stars meeting. It is a Yellow Strike Starter with a brown bottle taped to one side. If you did pick up this starter could you please contact Vlad on 0409 212 332 as he would like to retrieve it ASAP.

CHKC North West Truck Short Track Classic And Clubman Feature
The Information Sheet for the 2010 CHKC Short Track Classic & Clubman Feature is now available. It can be downloaded from here. Entries close Monday 26th July.

Committee Nomination Forms
STKC Committee Nomination forms are now available. They can be downloaded from here or from the Downloads and Documents Page.

(Update) Rising Stars 2010 Information Sheet
The STKC is proud to present the 2010 Rising Stars meeting to be held on the 11th of July, 2010. There is simply an amazing array of prizes on offer this year for our young drivers! Please download the information sheet here.

New Electronic Gate Keys
The STKC's new gate is now in operation. To access the track you will need to contact Graeme Ripper (0417 598 251) for a new gate key. We will swap any existing gate keys for new electronic keys at no charge. If you do not have a gate key already, there will be a change of $50 to purchase an electronic gate key.

UPDATED AKA TAS Website now online
AKA Tasmania have launched their new website for Tasmanian Karters. The website can be accessed by going to http://akatas.asn.au/html/ Please makre sure that the email address associated with your AKA Licence is valid and up to date. This email is used for AKA Tas to send karters information about Karting in Tasmania, as well as the information sheets for Open Race Meetings around the state. A valid email address is also required for karters to be able to recover passwords for the AKA Licencing system and to receive important reminders. Email addresses can be changed by doing the following: Go to http://karting.net.au Click the 'Apply for Licence' option in the top right hand corner of the screen Choose 'Renewal of Licence' Log in using your username and password Click the 'My Details Functions' button in the top right hand corner, and select the 'Request Address or Licence' option You will not need to actually renew your licence to make the change to your email address. Also, make sure that you click 'Save' after making any changes. If you do not know your password for the AKA Licencing system, please contact your club's Licencing Official.

*UPDATED* AKA TAS Website now online

AKA Tasmania have launched their new website for Tasmanian Karters. The website can be accessed by going to http://akatas.asn.au/html/

Please makre sure that the email address associated with your AKA Licence is valid and up to date. This email is used for AKA Tas to send karters information about Karting in Tasmania, as well as the information sheets for Open Race Meetings around the state. A valid email address is also required for karters to be able to recover passwords for the AKA Licencing system and to receive important reminders.

Email addresses can be changed by doing the following:

Go to http://karting.net.au
Click the 'Apply for Licence' option in the top right hand corner of the screen
Choose 'Renewal of Licence'
Log in using your username and password
Click the 'My Details Functions' button in the top right hand corner, and select the 'Request Address or Licence' option

You will not need to actually renew your licence to make the change to your email address. Also, make sure that you click 'Save' after making any changes. If you do not know your password for the AKA Licencing system, please contact your club's Licencing Official.

UPDATED 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. To purchase your transponder(s) you need to contact Steph Peters via email - stephp@internode.on.net, or via snail mail - PO Box 174, Somerset TAS 7322.

*UPDATED* 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.

To purchase your transponder(s) you need to contact Steph Peters via email - stephp@internode.on.net, or via snail mail - PO Box 174, Somerset TAS 7322.

Sub Committee for the 2010 Tasmanian State Titles
As the State Titles for 2010 quickly approaches, we require some assistance from members to make this year's titles the best that it can be. A sub-committee will be formed to oversee the organising of the most important race meeting of 2010. If you are able to assist and become part of the sub-committee, you can contact Peter Fitzpatrick on 0458 282 600 or email Kris here.

Track Direction
Please note that the track direction at the STKC is Clockwise. This means that you turn left as you leave the outgrid.

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.

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.

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 via 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 via 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: 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:
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."