3BA radio links
For those wanting to learn more about the club this morning's 3BA Ballarat interview:
- Facebook Page (We are most active on this page)
- Aerial History Video (Animated circuit changes from 1961 to now)
- Getting Started Guide
- Apply for a Karting Australia license and club membership
- Current Ballarat Kart Club fees and track access
- Victorian Country Series
- Girls Race Too
Victorian Country Series Round 1 Entries Open
We've had a great first day with over 50 early bird entries kicking off proceedings, so we reckon this big be a BIG event.
Get in early so you don't miss out, as grid spots are limited.
You have until Sunday February 16 to enter, and you can enter online at https://portal.karting.net.au
Download the Supplementary Regulations
Club day entries are also open for Sunday Feb 16
2024 Club Champions and Presentations
Life memberships for Sandra and Noel Hocking
We did say there would be a special or announcement or two today, and we're so happy that many of you were there for it.
End of Year Club Day - THS Sunday November 24
- Free Cadet Tyres just begging to be given way if a Cadet class forms!
- Great early practice for next year's first VCS round.
- Special long 36 lap final as something new.
- BBQ and Beers after competition.
- 2024 Club champions awarded.
- A special announcement or two...
You must enter by MIDNIGHT Friday night, we can no longer do late entries on the day with KOMP.
Practice/E Grade license holders - DON'T Forget - Most practice licenses can enter ONE club day per year to ACTUALLY race.
As long as you have the compliant equipment, this is a great chance to meet your fellow club members and jump in at the shallow end.
Spectator entry is free, and questions about getting into the sport are welcome.
New for 2025: Monthly New Member Nights
Upcoming Dates for 2024:
TBC December
TBC January
TBC February
Next club day SUNDAY September 15
We cant wait to get out of winter and into some spring racing.
Make sure you save the date.
NOTE: There is no October club day planned , so this is your second last chance to race a club day this year.
2024 Club Calendar
Calendar is provisional, all dates are subject to changes/variations
Huge Victorian Country Series Round Run and Won
Congratulations to the winners, and thankyou to our army of officials and volunteers, and also the Haddon community.
Big events are absolutely NOT easy to run.
We all worked dusk till dawn for 2 days and still got through the weekend with most of our sanity intact.
So now it's time to kick our feet up for a bit.
We sincerely hope that whatever your final result, you had fun and enjoyed the challenge this weekend.
We are massively proud of this track upgrade, and our club
Mega April at Ballarat Kart Club
Its been a great start to our new circuit, with many karters out burning a groove into the new surface.
This month is a busy month and we are expecting some great action and big entries.
Sunday April 14 - Club day with the VC4SS Trail
Saturday - Sunday April 27-28 DPE Victorian Country Series Round 2
We need plenty of help from our members for both events, so make sure you pencil these weekends in.
2023/2024 AGM Results
Congratulations to all members who have stepped up to take a bigger role in the club for 2024.
We particularly thank life member Michelle Shields as our long serving canteen manager.
That position is temporarily vacant as Michelle steps back, and we will be looking to transition the role.
President: Justin Malcolm
Vice President: Mitch Arrow
Secretary: Paul Feely
Treasurer: Daniel Findlay
Race Secretary: Bill West
Member Protection Information Officer: Justin Templar
New Member Liaison: Mal Mason
Karting Victoria Delegate: Ray Dumesny
Co Delegate: Mal Mason
VCS Delegate: Daniel Findlay
Club Safety Officer: Mal Mason
Canteen Manager: Vacant
Trophy Buyer: Ray Dumesny
2024 Committee:
Justin Malcolm
Bill West
Mal Mason
Paul Feely
Ray Dumesny
Mitch Arrow
Daniel Findlay
John Page
Matthew Bristow
Justin Templar
Jason Carter
Jason Douglas
Charles Carnie
Grant Johnson
Junior advisors
Flynn Carnie
Dom Kucina