New to Karting

Speedway Karting is the world’s most affordable form of motor sport. Many people associate it with young drivers, but adults are also very active in speedway karting. Karting is considered the first step in any serious racer’s career. It can prepare the driver for high-speed wheel-to-wheel racing by developing quick reflexes, precision, car control, set-up, mechanical and decision-making skills.

People of all ages can enjoy the sport with children as young as eight competing behind the wheel. Karting teaches these children, both boys and girls, basic driving skills well before they are able to obtain their road license. 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 motor sport, all in a safe and organized environment.

Getting into karting is relatively simple. First you need to become a member of the Yarra Valley Speedway Kart Club.

STEP 1 – JOINING THE YARRA VALLEY SPEEDWAY KART CLUB

Joining the YVSKC club will give you access to that club’s circuit for practice, as well as allowing you to participate in any club championship and social events. Please contact the club for further details.

STEP 2 – GET AN NASR LICENCE

Once you are a member of the Yarra Valley Speedway Kart Club you will require a NASR license. The license comes with a NASR Rule Book, which outlines all the rules and regulations. An NASR License also deals with insurance while racing.

STEP 3 – GET A KART

To help you and to ensure you are purchasing the correct equipment it is advised that you contact the YVSKC as Speedway Karting is somewhat different from Bitumen Karting.

STEP 4 – GET YOUR SAFETY GEAR

Most kart shops will also offer a range of safety gear – that is, full face helmets, race suits, racing boots, gloves, neck braces and other optional safety gear such as padded rib vests. As well as kart shops, motor sport race gear shops carry ranges of karting gear and even motorcycle shops can be good for things like helmets and wet weather driving gear.