This page is in order of items being removed, not the item date!

3 May
There has been an update to the procedure to purchase a transponder - the one you need to have before July 1st :-)
The State Karting Council now has a web site set up at www.akatas.asn.au/html
It will provide important news and announcements from the AKA Tas, so bookmark it now and have a look there regularly.
Karters will now only receive an email notifying them that the site has been updated with important and/or relevant information.
IMPORTANT - Please note that the email addresses for notices sent to Karters are generated from the AKA Licensing system. Currently 20% of emails are bouncing back and therefore many Karters are not being notified of updates. As this is the primary system of notification, it is vital that you keep that email address up to date. A valid email address is also required for reminders and retrieving forgotten passwords to the system.

Interested in a trip to Darwin to compete in the NT 2010 Titles? See the flyer here.

13 May
Due to the cancellation of the Smithton meeting we want to take the opportunity to have a working bee this Saturday on our club karts to enable us to have a scheduled corporate day. We want 10 willing souls to put in half a day or better at Devon Contractors 18 Fieldings way Ulverstone. Dinner will be supplied and beers upon completion. What we ask for you to bring is a kart trolley and a disused set of SL1 tyres that are no longer in use but not worn out. Tools will be supplied but if you have a simple easy tool kit you can carry bring that too. It won't take us long if we have a dip.
Please call Dion 0408144676 or Steph 0418130691 if you can come. $5 discount off club day entries to all who attend.

10 May
Unfortunately as of tonight, the CHKC meeting that was to be held this weekend has been cancelled due to lack of entries.

23 April
The track will be closed to karters all this weekend. Saturday there will be a working bee, lots to do please bring mowers and brushcutters. Sunday will be a ride day for the TMCC.

9 April
There will be a working bee held this weekend, the 10th and 11th April to do some major works including repairs to fences and the cleanup of the damaged trees. Starting at 10am both days, please come along if you can help. The track will be closed all weekend.

25 Mar
The Supp Regs are now available for the NWKC Club Titles and Round 3 of the Statewide Series.
Also the results after Round 2 of the Statewide Series are available.

12 Feb
The results and some pictures from the Little Legends race meeting are now available.
Congratulations to the Evans family with both Brodie and Brock winning their classes in the feature race.
The track will be unavailable to karters this Sunday the 14th Feb for a TMCC ride day.

28 Jan
Important news from the State office on transponders, email and other items is located in a bulletin here.
Also as in previous years it is the intention to present an award to the Karting Person of the Year.
The State Council of CAMS has extended an invitation to Karting members to attend the annual Motor Sports Awards dinner – see attached flyer.

19 Jan
There is an update for the 2010 Statewide Series available here.

15 Jan
The AKA has published information about the introduction of personal transponders for karts this year. A copy of the information is here.

29 Jan
Don't forget our first event, a Club Day is on this Sunday the 31st

14 Jan
An error with the Little legends Supp Regs saw the Restricted TAG left off the support classes. The amended version is available to download here.

06 Jan
A reminder that the January meeting will be held this Thursday, 7th at 7:30pm at the Highclere clubrooms

01 Jan 2010
Happy New Year
The track is closed to Karters until further notice as the track license has expired for 2009. A lot of work has to be done including replacing the woodchips, repairing fences and fixing tyre bundles. Once that is done the track can be re-licenced. There will be working bees held each Saturday & Sunday 2/3rd Jan, 9/10th Jan & 23/24th Jan. Please come along if you are able to help.

22 Dec
Merry Christmas to all !
Have fun & stay safe.

17 Dec
The track will be closed on Sunday the 20th December for a TMCC ride day.

23 Nov
Due to the success of the Xmas Club Day / Presentation Evening last year, it has been decided that we will again have an informal Annual Dinner this year. Being a Saturday night, 12th December, families can bring a tent and camp the night instead of driving home after the celebrations.
Series trophies and end of year awards, raffles, fun and frivolity will be the order of the day.
A great evening assured. Plus the all important Driver of the Year count.
Any donations for the “trade table” would be appreciated.
WHERE: NWKC Highclere – at conclusion of Xmas Club day. COST: SPIT ROAST & BBQ $10.00 per head $5.00 per child under 12
In order to ensure that enough food is on hand, could each family please bring a salad or desert and RSVP by 1st December with how many will be attending.
Please reply to NWKC PO Box 780, Burnie Tas 7320 or email: secretary-at-nwkc.org.au (replace the -at- with @)
Please advise how many adults / how many kids under 12.
A single page flyer is available here.

2010

23 Oct
As the November committee meeting will fall on a night where most people will be at Smithton, or preparing to go to Smithton, it has been decided to hold the November meeting a week earlier on October 29th. Normal 7:30 pm start at the Highclere clubrooms, all welcome.
Don't forget also that Round 5 of the Club Day series is on the revised date of 1st November at Highclere.

26 Nov
There is a need to tidy up the complex before the Club Day on the 12th December. Working Bees will be held over the next two weekends to spray the weeds, mow the grass and other general tidy-up jobs. If you have some time you can devote over the next two weekends, contact Deon for further details. The track will be CLOSED all weekend.

15 Oct
The track will be closed again this Sunday the 18th for the TMCC to hold a ride day.

9 Oct
The track will be closed this Sunday the 11th for the TMCC to hold a ride day.
A sum of money was taken from the Scrutineering shed during the Masport Cup meeting.
If anyone has any information on this could you please contact Deon or one of the Club executive.

30 Sept
* The Club Day Series Round 5 has been rescheduled for Sunday the 1st of November at Highclere.

31 Aug
The Supp-Regs for the 2009 State Titles in Smithton are now available in the CHKC Section.

30 Sept
A reminder that the next NWKC committee meeting is this Thursday the 1st of October, 7:30 pm at the clubrooms. As usual, all welcome.

25 Sept
PLEASE NOTE - The Club Day this weekend is NOT ON. A Police Permit was not able to be arranged in time due to the change of venue. A new date will be advised as soon as possible.

9 Sept
The track will be closed all this coming weekend, the 12th and 13th due to Working Bees both days. We URGENTLY need volunteers this weekend to come up and help. With all the poor weather we've had recently a lot of jobs have to be done this weekend before the Masport Cup the following weekend. A whiteboard in the clubrooms will have a list of jobs to be done. Any questions please ring Steph or Steve.

19 Aug
The Supp Regs for the Masport Cup are now available in the Documents Section.

6 Aug
Any C Grade Junior driver that is interested in participating in a junior development weekend in Victoria in September please ring or email Steph for details.

15 Sept
Earlier in the year we nominated the next Club Day on the 27th September to possibly be held at Smithton. As it is close to the State Titles meeting and the Circular Head Club is working very hard to prepare for the Titles, it is better that we don't get in the way. It has been confirmed at the last committee meeting that Round 5 of our Club Day series on the 27th September will be held at Highclere. - NOT THIS IS NOT NOW ON - 25/09/2009

10 Aug
The Come and Try day scheduled for the 15th August has been cancelled. At this stage it appears unlikely that it will be re-scheduled this year. If you were planning on attending, are interested in starting kart racing and haven't driven a kart at Highclere before, please contact one of the club committee members or send an email to comeandtryday-at-nwkc.org.au (replace the -at- with the @ symbol) so that we can try and arrange something.

31 Aug
A reminder that this Thursday (the 3rd) the NWKC AGM is to be held at the clubrooms, Ridgley Highway Highclere starting at 7.30pm.
Election of Office Bearers and reporting. All members are urged to attend.

23 July
Notice of AGM to be held at the clubrooms, Ridgley Highway Highclere on September the 3rd 2009 starting at 7.30pm.
Election of Office Bearers and reporting. All members urged to attend.
The membership forms in the Documents section have now been updated for this year.

11 Mar
The Phil Maney Pie Company 50th Anniversary of Karting in Tasmania
A fantastic weekend of karting was capped off with presentations and a dinner on Sunday evening. Many thanks to the large number of people who traveled from all over the country to display and be part of the celebrations. Results for the 50 Years or Karting celebrations are now here. Some pictures are in the Gallery, also see the FOTO+SPORTS site for lots of action. Here's the link to the original information.

16 June
The final points scores for the 2009 Statewide Series are now available in the Race Meetings section.

19 June
The track will be closed to Karters both Saturday & Sunday this weekend to allow for working bees both days. There will be a list of jobs in the canteen for those able to come and help out. A reminder to PLEASE put tools and equipment back in the correct place, either the scale shed or the container after use and NOT leave it in the clubrooms.

6 May
The results of the Statwide Series after Round 3 are now in the Race Meetings section.

5 May
It's with great sadness that we report the sudden passing of Phil Goss. Many of the Over 40s would have fond memories of racing with Phil, a respected driver who was always fast. His daughter Jessie raced in Junior National for some time and wife Teresa was always around to provide support. Our thoughts go out to Teresa, Jessie and the families at this sad time.

A reminder that the next committee meeting is this Thursday night at 7:30pm, to be held at the Highclere clubrooms. The committee meetings will be held at the clubrooms until further notice. As usual, all welcome.

26 Apr
Ross Crack has reported that his trailer with three karts was stolen from his workplace in Lindsey Street, Launceston approx. some time after the football on Saturday (25/4/09). He now has the trailer back but with only two karts. The missing kart is a Tony Kart with an aircooled ARC motor, 28ml Psylo. It was last raced with junior number 18 on it. Other items missing include a toolbox and three jerry cans.
Update 29 April - Please see further information here.

21 Apr
The Come & Try day tentatively scheduled for the 26th April will NOT be held. However, there are lots of jobs to be done around the complex to prepare for the upcoming Club Titles meeting (May 3rd) so working bees will be held both Saturday and Sunday starting at 10:00 am. A sausage sizzle lunch will be provided both days, so please come along and help if you can.

27 Mar
The results of the Statewide Closed Series after Round 2 are now in the Race Meetings section.

20 Mar
The track will be closed to karters this Sunday the 22nd March for the TMCC pocket bike and supermotard ride day.
There will be a Come & Try Day for the public next Saturday the 28th March starting at 11:00 am running to around 3:00 pm. Club volunteers are needed to help run the day from 10:00 am please.

Celebrating 50 Years of Karting in Tasmania
Click here for all the details

17 Feb
Please check out the link above for updated details, Supp Regs and Entry Form of the upcoming 50 years celebrations.
Please note we have had reports of the BSB on some of our forms being rejected, the above link has an updated BSB.
This is now also the start of the Yamaha Vets Series for quote "age dissadvantaged" drivers with the chance to win a Clubman engine thanks to Yamaha Australia.

17 Feb
There is also an Information Sheet for the 2009 Closed State Titles here. Round 1 results here.

There is also an urgent update for Leopard drivers here

9 Jan
There is an update to the 2009 press release now with further details for Cadets, Over 40's, TAG and Junior Clubman.
The NWKC calendar has a number of changes, please ensure you get this new version. A fifth Club Day has been added to the series to compensate for the limited classes to be offered at the 50 Years of Karting event and the clash of the May 31st club day with the V8 Supercars at Symmons Plains.

16 Jan
Please check out the link above for details of the upcoming 50 years celebrations.

31 Dec
There is a 2009 press release here that details a number of changes for 2009 especially for Midgets and Over 40's.
If you run Over 40's and haven't received an e-mail from Dale & Marlene Madden regarding details of possible class weight changes, a copy is here.
Supp Regs are now available for the 2009 Little Legends and AKA Nationals in the Documents page.

4 Dec
FOTO+SPORTS now have a forum in their site which includes an area for Sprint Karts. If it becomes popular it could be a useful addition to our states karters.

9 Jan
A reminder there will be a working bee on Sunday the 11th. Volunteers are needed for a 10 am start and the track will be closed all this weekend.
The 50 Years of Karting event will feature Twins and Masters (over 35) classes along with Cadets and Rookies. There will be no Junior classes or Senior National / Sportsman.

4 Dec
As part of the celebrations of 50 Years of Karting, NWKC will host the 2009 Masters Titles as part of a long weekend of festivities and social events. Read more about it here.

6 Jan 2009
Due to the need to get a range of jobs done before the Little Legends meeting it has been decided to hold the January committee meeting (this Thursday, the 8th) at the Highclere club rooms. In addition, there will be a working bee on Sunday the 11th. Volunteers are needed and a reminder that the track will be closed that Sunday.

31 Dec
New year news - Firstly the NWKC Committee meeting will be held on the 8th January, not the 1st January.
There have been changes to the calendar, Round 1 of the Closed series is now to be held on the 22nd Feb. Note that the Come & Try day scheduled for the 21st Feb will probably move - to be confirmed. There is a revision date at the bottom of the calendars so you can check you have the latest.

5 Dec
The 2009 Calendar is now available here and also in printable pdf format. It's also linked from the Calendar page.

Old news from 2008

30 Nov
The 2008 NWKC Annual Dinner and Presentation Evening, combined with the Official Opening of the Club Rooms is going to be held on Saturday the 13th of December.
All this will be taking place at the conclusion of the Christmas Club Day racing. This year the dinner will be an informal event consisting of a spit roast and BBQ. Cost will be $10 per head. Being a Saturday night, it's suggested you bring a tent and camp the night instead of driving home after what should be a big celebration of our achievements this year. Everyone in attendance will be in the draw for a lucky door prize.
A great evening is assured, with series trophies, end of year awards, raffles, the driver-of-the-day count and much fun and frivolity.
Please advise Jan of numbers attending asap to: secretary@ nwkc.org.au or PO Box 780, Burnie, 7320.

4 Nov
The 2008 State Titles have been run and won. The weather was kind and the racing top class. The interstate visitors took ten of the championships back home, with Tasmanians hanging on to three. Jonathan Males dominated Senior National all weekend, winning Senior National Heavy before being involved in a pile-up whilst leading the Senior National Light final. Brody Appleby was in the top three all weekend and produced a popular win in a close fought Rookie final. Stephen Crocker came good at the right time to win the Over 40s Pro after a weekend of close racing and changing fortunes. Results are now available in the Race Meetings page including a link to all the statistics from MyLaps. Pictures are now in the Gallery. Professional photos can also be purchased from FOTO+SPORTS, direct link to the event here.

2 Dec
The December committee meeting will be held on Thursday the 4th at Short Street, Ulverstone, all welcome.
A note from the recent NKC meeting, the compulsary date for clutches on National & Clubman classes has been deferred until August next year.

5 Nov
With all the excitement and hard work of last weekend it might be easy to forget our next Committee meeting is this Thursday the 6th, 7:30 pm at Short St, Ulverstone. As usual, all welcome.

7 Oct
The 2008 Tasmanian State Titles general information, accommodation and the entrants list are now on a page here.

22 Sept
After a weekend of torrential rain and miserable weather, Waylon Sims put in a fantastic drive on slicks in the wet to win this year's Masport Cup. Pictures in the Galleries page and full results on the Race Meetings page.

27 Oct
Please note that Addendum 1 for the State Titles is now out. The main item for competitors to note is clarification of the permitted fuel supplier. There have been a couple of errors corrected in the final entrants list also.

20 Oct
Please Note - The track will be closed until this weekend to allow completion of work at the complex.
On Saturday and Sunday the 25th and 26th it will be open for practice as per the Supp Regs.
It will then be closed again until Thursday morning, except for confirmation of entries, scrutineering and pit allocation.
Please refer to the Supp Regs for the full details.

19 Sept
The 2008 Tasmanian State Titles Supp Regs are now available in the Documents section.

14 Aug
NOTICE TO ALL LICENSED DRIVERS
Due to a new licensing system being introduced by the AKA later this year, it is a requirement that you send 2 passport photos (done professionally - not just a normal small photo) to Jo Sapwell for use on your new plastic license.
DO NOT send your existing license - just send the 2 photos, with your name and phone number in case needed.
Jo's address was in the e-mail sent to the site mailing list and in the current rule book. Please contact one of the club officers if you need it.

16 Oct
Reminder - Entries close for the State Titles tomorrow, so if you haven't got your entry in yet, it's crunch time.
Please Note - The track will be closed until the State Titles to allow for all the jobs that need to be completed.

30 Sept
Please note that this weeks (2nd October) committee meeting will be held at Highclere, start time 7:00 for 7:30pm. As usual all are welcome.

22 Sept
IMPORTANT - Due to the condition of the complex after the weekend of heavy rain and license problems, this weekends (28th Sept) Club Day has had to be cancelled.

12 May
The Masport Cup will be held over two days, the 20th and 21st September. The 2008 State Titles will be held over three days, Friday the 31st October and the 1st and 2nd of November. Full details of the schedules will be in the Supp.Regs.

16 Sept
Amendment 1 to the Masport Cup Supp Regs is now in the Documents section.

17 Sept
A preliminary release of the 2008 Tasmanian State Titles Supp Regs are now available in the Documents section.
Please check back regularly for the final version to be released soon.

8 Sept
The track is open for private practise again as from today. There are still a number of jobs that have to be completed in the weeks leading up to the Masport Cup and again all the way up to the State Titles, so there may still be short times where you will be asked not to use the track.

Ryal Harris will be conducting a Kart School for juniors on the Wednesday and Thursday before the Masport Cup (17th & 18th) at Highclere. There will be theory and practical sessions. Cost is $75 and places are very limited. Please contact Steve Sims at Kart Central if you are interested.

14 Aug
There will be a working bee this Saturday and Sunday, the 16th & 17th starting from 10:00 am to continue the work on the Club Rooms, 1st Aid Room and the track. BBQ snags for lunch provided.
NOTE - The track is still CLOSED for use until further notice.
Next month is the Club AGM, September 4th. Nomination forms for office bearers will be available here soon.

6 June
The track is CLOSED until further notice to allow for the completion of necessary works at the complex. Volunteers are still needed to complete the painting in the clubrooms. Please contact Steve on 0419547145 for further information.

7 Aug
A reminder that tonight's committee meeting will be held at 14-16 Short Street Ulverstone, just a bit further down the street from Kart Central. Starting 7:30 pm, all are welcome. Septembers meeting will be the NWKC AGM.

11 July
There will be a working bee this Sunday, the 13th starting from 9:00 am to continue the work on the Club Rooms, 1St Aid Room and the track. NOTE - The track is still CLOSED for use until further notice.

2 July
IMPORTANT - The July committee meeting that was to be held on Thursday the 3rd has been postponed one week to now be held on the 10th. Also please note that the track is still CLOSED for use until further notice.

3 April
Please note that you MUST be using the new AKA air-box this weekend. Refer to this addendum.

12 May
There will be a working bee on Saturday the 31st and Sunday 1st June. The focus will be on painting the clubrooms.
News about some upcoming events.

31 March
With the large number of race meetings in the last few weeks it has become difficult to do all the work necessary around the complex in preparation for the Club Titles this weekend. In order to finish that work, the April committee meeting will be held at Highclere this Thursday the 3rd in conjunction with a working bee. The meeting will be as short as possible. Please come along and help complete all the tasks.

22 May
A reminder that the next Club Day is this weekend, Sunday the 25th.

29 April
The May committee meeting will be this thursday the 1st at Kart Central, all welcome.

26 March
Don't forget that the first of our Club Days is this weekend, the 30th, closely followed by the April committee meeting on the 3rd and our Club Titles and Round 3 of the Tas Closed Titles on the 5th & 6th.
Congratulations to all that ran at the Nationals. A good number of Tasmanians made the top 5 in their classes, with our own Byron Bateson finishing 5th in SNL. Others were Mark Brown - 2nd SNH; Zane Wyatt - 4th LH; Jeff Dickson - 5th LH and Samm Harrington - 4th CSH.
Congratulations also to Kelley and her team who raised over $7000 for the Leukaemia Foundation.

6 March
Supp regs are now available for our Club Titles next month.

20 Feb
Dates have now been set for our Club Day series. See the calendar for details. Also the Tasmanian State Titles has been moved to the 1st & 2nd of November with the CHKC meeting scheduled for that weekend now to be held on the 5th October. The Little Legends feature classes results are now available along with a group photo courtesy of Pete in the Gallery. My apologies for the delay getting them here.

20 Feb
It's time for us to help one of our club members help other people. Kelley, willing helper in the canteen and partner of Technical Glen, is participating in the Leukaemia Foundation Worlds Greatest Shave. Her aim is to raise $2000 to help provide accommodation for families of Leukaemia patients. Please visit her page on the Leukaemia site and offer some support. The action happens on the 13-15th March. Maybe she'll model her new hat at the first Club Day?

6 March
Don't forget the monthly committee meeting tonight, Kart Central, Ulverstone, 7:30pm. The track will be closed this Saturday, the 8th for a TMCC ride day.

4 Jan 2008
Payment for pit shelters is now due, please contact Zenon well before the Little Legends meeting to arrange to retain your favourite shelter .

4 Jan 2008
Hoping everyone had a good Christmas and New Year! Back to karting already, we have working bees happening on both days of the next two weekends to prepare the track for its annual license inspection and be ready for the Little Legends on the 20th. Please come along and help if you can. Contact Steph or Steve for jobs to be done. There will be a list of jobs on the whiteboard in the clubrooms also. This does mean that the track is unavailable for use until it is re-licensed. We will announce it's re-opening here.

5 Dec
The 2008 Calendar is now available. A printable one will be available soon.

17 Dec
Our first race meeting for 2008, the Little Legends, will be held on the 20th January. Prior to that a number of jobs have to be completed in order to have the track inspected and passed for it's 2008 license. One of the more pressing jobs is the replacement of the tyre barrier near the sail fence and the installation of conveyor belting. Zenon also needs some help to finish installing the plaster for the ceiling of the control tower. Without this completed he is unable to progress the plaster work on the walls. So there will be a working bee held this Saturday the 22nd December starting at 10am. Please come along and help if you can. The track will be unavailable during the working bee.

5 Dec
A reminder that the next committee meeting is this Thursday, the 6th at Kart Central, Ulverstone, 7:30pm all welcome.
This Saturday the 8th December is our final club day for the year. Santa is expected to make a visit during the day. There will be a BBQ tea after racing as an end of year relaxation activity.