Latest News
19/04/2024
Saturday morning 20th April will be a working bee from 9am until 1pm. So track is strictly closed to all karters at this time for track use. Any member that can assist please come down and assist for a few hours with gravel trap weeding etc. Track will open at 1pm as normal until 6pm.
17/04/2024
On Anzac day Thursday 25th April, 2024 the Geelong Kart Club track will be closed until 12pm. The track will then be open between 12-6 pm as per normal. "Lest we forget"
16/04/2024
Saturday 20th April will be another working bee. The working bee will start at 9am and finish at 1pm. From 1pm the track will be open as per normal. Any GKC members who can assist we will focus on weeding gravel traps, edging, clubroom cleaning etc, nothing too difficult.
On top of the Champions Trophy for Tag 125 Light on May 5th Junior Light will also be a feature class with $500 up for the top three.
09/04/2024
With the ever increasing entry list on Club event mornings the entry confirmation office will now open at 7.45am until 9.00am for entry confirmation instead of the old time of 8.00am.
06/04/2024
Important daylight savings update. As of Sunday night 07.04.2024 members gate cards will revert to 6pm access. So as of tomorrow you must be out of the complex before 6pm. This will be the case for the next six months until daylight savings returns.
01/04/2024
Tag 125 Light Champions Trophy Class Instructions
Please click on the class instructions which has been published to assist competitors with what to expect regarding the event. Any enquiries please call Dom on 0447 607 796.
01/04/2024
Sunday 14th April is Club Event 4. This is also the first ever Yamaha S Heavy City of Geelong Titles. This new annual event is as per GKC class rules to be found on the Club Event Class Structure. This is in addition to Clubman Heavy which will run as per normal on this day. There will be special trophies, extra pre final and longer 15 Lap Final. $200 for pole position, $500 for first place, $300 for second place, $200 for third place and a set of DFM tyres random draw for all entrants in the class. Class weight is 160 kgs running MG Red AZ or Dunlop DFM. Entry fee is $75. Entry as per normal on the Club event morning.
29/03/2024
Sad news today that Bruce Benson (of Benson Karts) died peacefully in Adelaide last week after a short illness. Bruce was known to be a great supporter of the Geelong Kart Club in the 1980's and 1990's. He is fondly remembered by those that knew him. Please message Dominic for funeral details if you require.
25/03/2024
The track will be closed all day Tuesday 26th March 2024 due to track works. The late notice is due to machinery required being available at late notice to GKC. Track will re open Wednesday morning as per normal at 9am.
03/03/2024
Track configuration is now back in the standard anti clockwise direction running the long track until further notice.
Advance warning of track closure for three days from Wednesday 13th March 2024 up to and including Friday 15th March 2024.
18/02/2024
Tag 125 Light Champions Trophy will be a very special event to be held on May 5th 2024 as part of Club Event 5. There will be 1 x 6 min qualifying, 2 x 8 lap heats, 1 x 10 lap pre final and 1 x 16 lap final. Entries will be taken on the morning of the race as per normal. Entry fee will be $90. The prizes are incredible. The winner will receive a brand new Arrow X6.2 Tag Chassis which will be in the clubrooms to be collected at presentations. There will also be 3 x sets of Dunlop DFM tyres random drawn at the mornings driver briefing for all entrants in the class. Second place will receive $500 cash and 3rd place $300 cash. Thanks DPE and Dunlop Kartsport.
17/02/2024
Southern Mallee Kart Club will officially open on March 10th 2024. SMKC is officially running the same AASA system as GKC. The important message for all GKC karters is that your current GKC license will enable you to practice and race etc. As per convention you would make prior contact with Tom at SMKC on 0427 620 422 and ask permission. This is the same process as SMKC members wanting to practice at Geelong. SMKC will be running the same tyres and rules as GKC. There will be future collaboration on a race series in due course. This is a great development and you can view progress on SMKC on Youtube.
11/02/2024
Track as of 12/02/2024 until 03/03/2024 is now in the normal anti clockwise direction running the traditional short track. The 3rd club event of the year is on Sunday 3rd March in this format.
31/01/2024
Yamaha S Heavy City of Geelong Titles - 14/04/2024
Sunday 14th April is the first ever Yamaha S City of Geelong Titles. This new annual event is as per GKC class rules to be found on the Club Event Class Structure. This is in addition to Clubman Heavy which will run as per normal on this day. There will be special trophies, extra pre final and longer 15 Lap final. $200 for pole, $500 first place, $300 second place, $200 third place. Set of tyres random draw for all entrants. Class weight is 160kgs running MG AZ red or Dunlop DFM. Entry fee is $75. Entry as per normal on the Club Event morning.
31/01/2024
Work has started on new concrete works to further clean up our pit area just outside the in grid. This will remove loose gravel and be a defined trolley spot. Just take care around the works for the next few days if you are going to track.
Club event two is just around the corner on Sunday February 11th. Track format is opposite direction long track. Feature class will be Tag Restricted light. $500.00 prize money for top three as always.
29/01/2024
Sunday 4th February 2024 will be another Karts and Parts swap meet - 9am to 2pm. Free to all GKC members to set up stall. $20 non GKC members. Display and sell karts, parts, products etc. Just attend at entrance office and you will be given a spot. Track open for karting to members as per normal. Non members $5 entry fee. Free for under 15 year olds.
20/01/2024
A downloadable flag sheet displaying all the flags drivers need to understand for racing at GKC are available under the resources tab on the website.
12/01/2024
- Advanced notice of track closure on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 and Wednesday 24th January 2024 due to track hire from RMIT University. Track will be closed all day on both these days. We will use these days to get some works completed also.
- Two new auto lights will be installed behind the clubrooms to further enhance the safety of buildings during night hours.
- Further concrete works are to be completed to remove gravel and mess from where trolleys are left near the in grid. This will further enhance the look of the pits and complex overall.
31/12/2023
Just a couple of important rule updates for the latest Club Event Class Structure :
- In the 4 Stroke class the minimum weight for the Clubmaxx engines has been reducted 5kgs to 150kgs. The Supermaxx minimum weight remains 175kgs.
- In Clubman Classes any non KA 100 engine has the option to use the Dunlop DFM or the the MG Red AZ as used in RKA. All other rules remain the same.
24/12/2023
The latest version of the Club Event Class Structure Version 4.1 has now been released. Please view and check out updates to your class rules for 2024 championships.
30/11/2023
The following dates are all University track hire days where the track will be closed. These days earn income during a quiet period just prior to school holidays starting which is used to maintain and improve the facilities. GKC will also use these dates to complete maintenance and works where possible.
Monday 4th December 2023
Wednesday 6th December 2023
Thursday 7th December 2023
Friday 8th December 2023
Monday 11th December 2023
Tuesday 12th December 2023
29/11/2023
The Club Championship Presentation night will be held at the Geelong Harness Racing Club located within Beckley Park Complex on Tuesday 19th December 2023 starting at approx 6pm. This night is also an actual Harness race night there will be some great Harness racing taking place which you can look down upon from the function room. The express menu and booking form are available by clicking the hyperlinks.
You can simply call Jodi at the Harness Club directly with your food choices and names of those attending and pay by CC Card. Otherwise you can pay using the Harness Club details below and send in the completed booking form.
Geelong Harness Racing Club
BSB - 633 000
ACC - 109 296 244
PH: 0407 324 965 or 5275 4880
( Tues-Fri 8.45 am - 2.30pm )
28/11/2023
The 2023 Geelong Kart Club Final championship points are up for viewing under the championship points tab. Worst result for the year has been deducted as per normal.
27/11/2023
Due to last minute track hire request from RMIT University the track will be closed all day Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th November 2023. Track will re open at 9am on Thursday morning. Don't forget to check Tuesday for final Club championship points results which will be posted.
Also please note that the initial 2024 Geelong Kart Club Race Calendar has now been updated on the GKC website.
15/11/2023
The track will be closed Friday 17th November all day due to track hire by Swinburne University. Track will re open as normal Saturday morning at 9am.
12/11/2023
The annual KZ2 City of Geelong Titles feature event is on again on Sunday November 26th 2023. There is a random draw for a set of tyres for all entrants who pre enter prior to the 25th November. Entry fee is $200 and entries are to be emailed to : gkc10@outlook.com Details required are full name, race number, mobile number, transponder, license type, club associated with and credit card details for payment. There will be qualifying, two heats, pre final and final only counts. There will be a top four shoot out also. Prize money will be announced prior to event.
01/11/2023
The Vic Open has been run and won. It a great event and all results can be found on speedhive. In the next week the top three results from all classes will be posted permanently on the Club Championship Points tab on this website.
Reminder that the AGM will be held this Saturday 04/11/2023 at the GKC Clubrooms at 11am.
And don't forget that the last club event for the year is set for November 26/11/2023. The feature class will be KZ which is the annual City of Geelong Titles. There is a set of tyres random draw for drivers that enter prior to the day. There will also be $500 for the top three results finishers.
21/10/2023
As per state title supp regs the GKC track is closed Monday 23rd October up to and including Thursday 26th October 2023. This is in preperation of State Title event. Friday is the practise day for the event and is only available for entrants of the race meet.
09/10/2023
Due to daylight savings now being in place the track will open until 7pm instead of the usual 6pm. This will continue until the the end of daylight savings. All members cards will work until 7pm. Please ensure you have left the track prior to this time.
17/09/2023
The main grand stand will soon have a full roof which will offer protection for spectators from the sun and rain. This may even be completed in time for the Vic Open.
There will also be a general meeting held at the GKC Clubrooms on Thursday 21.09.23 starting at 7pm. This is open to all members and will focus on preperations for the 2023 Vic Open and Club Events for 2024.
12/09/2023
There will be hard copy Vic Open entry forms available at GKC this weekend. They can be quickly filled out and handed back in. They will be available from the GKC entrance office Saturday and race entry office Sunday. Don't forget Notice is the feature class this weekend.
Also GKC will soon be set up to take EFT payments in the canteen by no later than the October club event.
Also remember that any current KA or KNSW license holders can enter GKC race meetings with these licenses. For the Vic Open this will also allow you to practice on the Friday of the event which will be held on October 28th and 29th.
05/09/2023
Dunlop V8 Supercar Grid Kids Program available for GKC members again in 2023. There is an opportunity for four 13-15 year olds to be grid kids at Sandown on Sunday 17th September. Click on the highlighted hyperlink here to download the Dunlop Grid Kids Application Form 2023 which needs to be completed and emailed to gkc10@outlook.com
With only 10 days to go you will have to be quick. You don't have to be a racer it is open to any club members between ages 13-15. For all information please download and read the information pack.
25/08/2023
Need to know more about the 2023 GKC AASA Victorian Sprint Kart Championship. You can find the Supp Regs on the GKC website. Just click on the events calendar tab and there is a link to the Supp Regs beside the event date. The Supp Regs have been updated with the additional Clubman Super Heavy class which will include Yamaha S and ARC aircooled at 180kgs and ARC watercooled at 185kgs.
You can also download via this hyperlink.
The latest new GKC facility, being a three roller door wide storage shed was completed Monday 21.08.2023 one day after another fantastic club event with $1000 dollars handed out for the two feature classes. Well done to our feature class winners Scott Mceachran in Clubman Heavy and Harry Gore in Rookies.
12/08/2023
Important update for all club event racers. As of now the only tyres that will be allowed to race on club events will be the correct class tyres. This includes dry and wet. Sufficient time has now passed for all drivers to have the correct class tyres. As always the tyres are available for purchase from GKC including on race day.
05/08/2023
Very sad news of the passing of GKC life member Jeffrey Brown. Jeff over several decades was a fierce competitor, offical and life member. Due to ill health Jeff had not been around for the last few years but those that knew him will never forget their time with Jeff and those brilliant one on one conversations. Jeff was a well known personality around the karting community and is sadly missed. Rest in peace Jeff.
03/08/2023
Great night for budding racers last night at the GKC clubrooms with excellent attendance. GKC entrance will be open Saturday and Sunday morning for tyres, memberships, licenses and general information. Also any member that has a junior kart package for sale please contact Dom and he will pass your info onto new member looking for same. And last but not least get your entry in early for the GKC AASA Vic Open. Supp regs available on website.
28/07/2023
Very sad news of the passing of GKC member Andrew Gill, father of Clubman Heavy racer Cian Gill and who was much loved and respected by those who knew him. Andrew attended the last club event on the 16th July and as always was looking after Cian. Andrew loved his karting and will be greatly missed. Cian will continue the karting legacy of his father. Rest in peace Andrew.
27/07/2023
Vic Open Online Entry Now Available
On the GKC website homepage in the top right hand corner there is now a button "Vic Open Entry GKC". This is a newly developed entry option for the GKC AASA Vic Open that can now be used to submit entries and payment. If you experience any issues you can also enter via the three other manual options listed in the supp regs which are also available on the GKC website. This entry system is only to be used for Vic open and not Club Events at this time.
Supp Regs Can be downloaded here
24/07/2023
Thinking of completing your first ever kart race but just a little unsure of some things. Well here is your chance to get some of those questions answered. GKC will be holding an open information night at the GKC clubrooms on Wednesday the 2nd of August 2023 between 6pm and 9pm. Just drop in at your leisure and spend as much or little time as your like asking questions of experienced karters from Geelong and get those doubts you have covered off. Any member that attends and has never raced prior will receive a $20 voucher off their first club event entry. There will be Pizza, tea, coffee and soft drink provided. A good idea would be to write down any questions you have so you don't forget them. It is informal and you can ask whatever you need to.
21/07/2023
The latest version of the Club Event Class Structure V3.6 has now been published. This includes the major change of the addition of 4kgs weight to the Iame engine in Clubman for improved parity with the Yamaha/Arc engines.
17/07/2023
Track closed Tuesday 18/07/23 afternoon between 12pm and 6pm due to grass mowing. Track still available tomorrow between 9am and 12 pm.
20/06/2023
Version 3.5 of the Club event class structure has just been updated. The major change is the reduction of 5kgs weight in the 4 stroke class for the Torini engines. Weights are now 155kgs for clubmax and 175kgs for supermax.
13/06/2023
Club event 6 is on July 16th. This event will run on the short track configuration. The track will remain in the long format until the weekend prior to the race event and will then be in the short track status for the week of the race meet. There will be twin feature classes for this race being Clubman Light and Tag Restricted Heavy.
08/06/2023
Track will be closed all day Friday 09/06/2023 due to late notice from track sealing company that works will be carried out. This is very important works and we must take the opportunity to have the work completed when we can. Track will re open Saturday morning at 9am as per normal.
29/05/2023
Supp Regs for the 2023 AASA GKC Victorian Sprint Kart Championship are out. Just click on the underlined text to upload. This is the first of what will be a yearly championship.
25/05/2023
Upgrade to Geelong Kart Club Timing System Reaches the Next Stage.
Hello to all Geelong Kart Club members. As mentioned in previous news from Dominc I would like to update on our Mylaps track timing system as of May 2023.
Over the last few months we have been working on the installation of underground cabling for two extra timing loops on the 1001 metre long track (3 sectors) also giving us one extra on the 758 metre short track (2 sectors) installing new timings loops across the bitumen. You may notice the timing loops at canteen corner and the other at the northern end of the back straight, the distance between each loop including Start / Finish line are approximately 335 metres each, exact distance will be provided later.
Over the next couple of months we intend to install two new decoders, providing you with accurate sector times, together with track position of each kart via a track schematic or google map overlay (TBC) for qualifying and racing live on the Speedhive App.
GKC will continue to look at providing drivers, pit crew, family, friends and spectators live accurate information from the Mylaps (speedhive), whether at the circuit or anywhere in the world via the internet.
Regards
Doug Wilson - Timing and Scoring
17/05/2023
Karts and Parts Swap Meet Sunday 28th May, 2023
GKC will hold the second karts and parts swap meet to assist our members to sell off items on Sunday the 28th May 2023. From 9am onwards GKC members for free will be able to set up a stall/trailer and sell karts/parts at their leisure. There will be sites marked for each person of approx 6m x6m directly opposite the GKC entrance office. The track will still be open as per normal. This will be a great opportunity to sell off some of your unwanted items or even swap with others. Non GKC members can also attend and set up a stall for $30. Non GKC members wanting to attend will have to pay a $5 entrance fee per person. There is no need to contact the club beforehand. Just turn up to the GKC entrance office and you will be allocated a spot to sell your stuff. This is a great opportunity to display karts for sale and swap items with other members. License and membership renewal, tyres will also be available from the GKC entrance office.
01/05/2023
A major CCTV camera upgrade is taking place at the track today which will complete the network and provide total coverage of buildings and infrastructure. Track is open but you may have work vehicles around so just be aware of their location. This has been years in the making and will include one special camera which will cover the first corner during race meetings. Take note that the out grid will be fully covered also. Work is expected to be completed by the end of Tuesday. Remember that track is closed Wednesday onwards for the RKA race meet. Pit set up for RKA is strictly from Friday morning onwards.
22/04/2023
Retro Karting Open meeting is on next week so for advanced notice the track will be closed to all members from Wednesday 3rd May until 9am Monday morning of the 8th May. No exceptions for this. We will also use this time to complete some track works which includes some innovative timing system advancements. So in summary :
Track closed to all members from Wednesday 3rd May until 9am Monday 8th May, 2023.
21/04/2023
Thirty metres of new 2 metre high color bond fencing has been now been completed replacing the old damaged wire fence that seperated the dog track and GKC in the corner nearest to the GKC entrance office We think it looks great and adds to the professionalism of our complex. One more step on the road to perfection :)
17/04/2023
The GKC track is now in the long track configuration ready for Retro Karting in three weeks time.
The feature class for the June 11th Club Event 5 will
be the 4 Stroke class.
03/04/2023
Club Event 4 is on Sunday 16th April 2023. The feature class is Junior Light. Get set for another huge Club Event whilst the weather is still good.
There will also be a general club meeting to be held at the GKC clubrooms on the 08/04/2023 starting at 11am.
02/04/2024
Remember daylight savings has now ended so the track closure time is now 6pm. You must have left the complex by 6pm as your gate pass will stop working between 6pm and 9am each day.
31/03/2023
Junior Light will be the feature class for the April 16th Club Event 4 with the usual $500 prize money for the top three finishers.
22/03/2023
We received call from bitumen company this morning that the track works will be taking place Friday so the track will be closed all day Friday.
Track will re open on Saturday morning as normal from 9am along with the parts and karts swap meet.
Track will be in the short format for the weekend including the Club Event as advised earlier this month.
07/03/2023
Track closed tomorrow Wednesday 8th March, 2023 due to the start of track and concrete works. Update will be posted tomorrow when possible to update on track re opening. Should be Thursday morning 9am at this time. The track will re open in the short track configuration until further notice.
27/02/2023
The next feature class for the March 26th Club Event 3 will be Tag 125 Open Light. The usual prize money will apply. Junior Light will be the April Club Event feature class.
26/02/2023
Please keep an eye out for one of our members trailers and two karts that were stolen Saturday night/Sunday morning from outside their hotel room near the kart track. Please read the below info and if you have any information contact the club or Corio Police Station.
There were 2 go karts in the trailer ( Rego W17987 ) that look very similar, one is a 2019 Tony Kart model with a KA100 engine and the other is a 2021 Tony Kart with an Iame X30 engine.
2019 KA 100 Information:
Chassis Number: CY45084
Engine Number: N37AU27
2021 X30 Information:
Chassis Number: CY57763
Engine Number: 007570
Inside the trailer was multiple tool box's and heaps of spare parts for the karts including tyres, rims, oil etc.
22/02/2023
Entries for this Sunday's Club Event are taken strictly between 8am and 9am. You must have your own transponder to enter. All drivers must ensure that they take note of the race order and are ready to go on the grid in a timely manner. Tag 125 Heavy is the feature class for this weekend with the usual $500 prize money for the top three. So lets see you all at the track this weekend for a great race weekend and remember to be on time and help us keep the show running smoothly. And you should all be reading the updated Club Event Class Structure to understand your class weights/tyres etc.
11/02/2023
Feature class for the February 26th Club Event 2 is the Tag 125 Open Heavy. This class has been going great guns and we look forward to it being the next feature.
08/02/2023
The next initiative is designed to help our members sell some of their karts and unwanted items. We will set aside some weekend dates where members free of charge can sell any karting items they like in a specifically designated area at the track in the pits. We will allocate a space to each person who wishes to set up a stall etc. Any non GKC members will have a $10 entrance fee per person or $30 to set up a stall. Stall size will be approx 6m x 3m each. We will advise further down the track. We will look to offer this service perhaps once every few months. This will also be a great opportunity to perhaps swap items between members as we all have changing karting needs. Let's see how it goes. Of course members will also be able to drive the track as per normal on these dates....... of course.
28/01/2023
Bump in track to be removed.
In the next 4 to 6 six weeks track works will be completed to remove the bump that you are probably all aware of. This has now had time to settle and we have put in place the works to get this last remaining issue sorted for our drivers. No more sore ribs hopefully :)
There should be minimal disruption and we will let you know further when the works are completed. The track will initially be closed for one or two days and then the short track will run for a couple of weeks.
22/01/2023
Updated version of Club Event Class Structure V2.9 has now been released the main change being the addition of Yamaha S engines into Junior Restricted. Don't forget the new larger 22mm restrictors are now in place in this class also.
First Club Event of the year is next weekend on Sunday 29th day of January 2023. Entries taken in the clubrooms between 8am and 9am Sunday morning.
15/01/2023
The feature class for the first Club Event of the year is Tag Restricted 125 Light. Remember $250 for 1st, $150 for 2nd and $100 for 3rd. Minimum 10 entries or prize money reduced. This year for the feature class there will not be an extra pre final. There will be 2 x 10 Lap heats and a 15 Lap final only counts. Entry fee remains the same at $50.
10/01/2023
The first club event of the year is on Sunday the 29th January. Full club event calendar is up on our website. Further open meetings will be added in due course. Keep up the good work on getting those license and memberships renewed. GKC entrance office will be open this Saturday and Sunday between 9am and 2pm for license and membership renewal and purchase of tyres. Make sure you read the updated Club Event Class Structure document which is quick and easy to read and have a full understanding of your class rules.
07/01/2023
Track Closure Tuesday 10th January 2023.
Due to timing system upgrade works. There is 300 metres of trenching being completed around the track to install new technology that will soon be available to all members. Sorry for the short notice but often the availability of equipment happens quickly. Track will re open Wednesday morning at 9am as per normal. Further information will be put out soon the new technology and timing advancements GKC is looking to achieve.
20/12/2022
See below some important updates to Club Event Class Structure document V2.8
- Rotax Evo Engine no longer has a 3kgs weight penalty in the Tag 125 open Class in 2023.
- Rotax Evo Engine weight penalty in Tag 125 Restricted reducted from 4kgs to 2kgs with 24.5mm restrictor in 2023.
- Junior National light weight for 2023 is set at 132kgs and Heavy at 149kgs. The new engine restrictor size is 22mm.
- Rookies weight increased by 2kgs to 110 kgs for Vortex or 105 kgs for Yamaha J.
19/12/2022
The 2023 Club Event dates are now up on the race dates tab on this website. The date for the RKA Open meeting is also up. Further meeting dates will be added as they are finalised. The opening round of the 2023 Club Championship will be Sunday January 29th. The feature class for this first day will be Tag 125 Restricted Light.
17/12/2022
2023 Race Calendar dates we have so far have now been updated onto the website. Please clip on the race calendar tap to view. Several other meetings will be advised as dates are finalised.
10/12/2022
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
There is a large number of members that expire in the early part of January 2023. Help out GKC and avoid losing access by getting onto your membership renewal ASAP. Simply check your existing digital license to see your expiry date. Renewing 4 weeks prior to expiry is preferred. The expiry dates remain the same regardless of date of renewal.
07/12/2022
Club Championship Presentations
Will be held on Sunday 11th December at the GKC Club Rooms. Free BBQ between 11am and 1pm. Presentations at 1pm.
03/12/2022
2022 Club Championship Points Now Available
2022 GKC Club Championship points are now available for all categories under the Club Championship Tab. Simply click on the class and all results will be presented. Don't forget club championship presentations will be held at the GKC clubrooms on Sunday 11th December 2022. A free BBQ for GKC members will be held between 11am and 1pm. Soft drink will be able to be purchased within canteen. Presentations will take place at 1pm. And of course the track is open for karting all day also.
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