Race Classes
Race Classes
This is a summary of the Club Championship Classes that compete each year.
For full details and specifications, please check the Class Rules in the Speedway section of the current Karting NSW regulations.
Class Name | Ages | Numbers | Tyres | Motor | Min. Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Novice |
7-9 |
Red on White |
MG,Dunlop,Hoosier |
Comer SW80 |
85kg |
Rookies | 10-12 | Red on White | MG,Dunlop,Hoosier | Yamaha KT100J (18mm Restrict) Vortex Mini-Rok |
100kg 103kg |
Junior Mid | 13-16 | Black on White | MG,Dunlop,Hoosier | Yamaha KT100J Yamaha KT100S (28mm Restrict) IAME 100 Reedjet (22mm Restrict) |
120kg 125kg 127kg |
KT Modified Light/Heavy | 15+ | White on Red | As per list in Rules | Yamaha KT100S | 130/150kg |
Pro Standard Light/Heavy | 15+ | Black on White | Any Commercially Available | Yamaha KT100S IAME 100 Reedjet Tag 125 Restricted Engines |
130/150kg 137/157kg 150/170kg |
Pro Open Light/Heavy (B Grade+) |
15+ | Black on White | Any Commercially Available | Tag 125 Open Engines | 150/170kg |
4 Stroke (New) | 15+ | Black on Yellow | MG, Dunlop, Maxxis, Unilli | Single 4 Stroke motors listed in rules | 140/160kg |
*Note: There are Maximum Kart weights for Heavy and Super Heavy classes. |
Number Specifications
For further information regarding size and placement of numbers, please refer to the Speedway Rules.
However, note that for Speedway, your front and rear numbers must comply to the rules, but side numbers may be any colour combination.
Please ensure that all numbers on your kart are clean and clearly visible prior to each race.
Weight Minimums
You need to use the scales supplied by the promoter of an event on race day, to ensure you are running correct weights for your class.
Penalties are issued to drivers who fail to meet the minimum weights before/after each race.
Be aware that weight variations may also be listed for specific Events. Check the Supplementary Regulations.