Historic Karting

[Ross Hollings]

Interesting idea,but think you would be hard pressed to find old,original karts,most got dumped or cut up and tube bends used for other fabrications.Dont think i would want to run a Mc Culloch Motor again,sods of things ,used to call them hand grenades,the Honda was ok. RH

[Habu]

Is there no interest or facility in karting for historic racing along the lines followed by motorcycles and cars ? The chassis aren't very big and wouldn't take up too much room in the attic....

Yes! There is a register for Historic Karts in NZ. Events are held throught the year, and the "demonstrations" attract a vast array of interesting and unique machinery. I have a vintage kart and usually run it at the Christmas meeting at Auckland each year. Lots of fun, and like cars "the karts are the stars"

[rf84]

There is indeed a very strong vintage karting movement in NZ. There have been a number of races for vintage karts run in conjunction with other meetings (eg the Blossom Festival meetings in 2014 and 2015), Taranaki Gold Star, Hamilton a few weeks ago etc. In March 2015 there was the first ever NZ Vintage kart GP meeting held at Hastings which attracted some Aussie competitors. The Australians won the Trans Tasman challenge, not through their prowess on the track but by winning the pie eating/beer drinking race.
There is a "Facebook" page and a dedicated vintage karting website.

[rf84]

There is indeed a very strong vintage karting movement in NZ. There have been a number of races for vintage karts run in conjunction with other meetings (eg the Blossom Festival meetings since about 2008), Taranaki Gold Star, Hamilton a few weeks ago etc.
In March 2015 there was the first ever NZ Vintage kart GP meeting held at Hastings which attracted some Aussie competitors. The Australians won the Trans Tasman challenge, not through their prowess on the track but by winning the pie eating/beer drinking race.
There is a "Facebook" page and a vintage section at http://www.kartsport.org.nz At last count there were about 130 vintage karts registered.

[GD66]

Excellent ! That might be the way to go, Ross. At least to roll up and talk crap in the pits.

Cheers, lads.

[Ross Hollings]

Just found this,thought it had got lost,Rosebank Rd,around 1978, myself in front,[but not for long,Graeme Wade coming up fast behind and along side Adele Ineson/Karlsson.

[Roger Dowding]

Just found this,thought it had got lost,Rosebank Rd,around 1978, myself in front,[but not for long,Graeme Wade coming up fast behind and along side Adele Ineson/Karlsson.[ATTACH=CONFIG]60421[/ATTACH]

Classic Ross - Having a great time ..

[nigel watts]

[nigel watts]