Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all !

2005 Race Calendar

The 2005 schedule has now been presented by all 3 series running in the coming year, namely the National Championship, the Super Kart Challenge and the Rotax Max Challenge. No less than 19 races to choose from in Thailand next year, with possible additions of new Inter-Asian tournaments still being planned. Be wise though to the fact that in previous years there have been several track and date changes through the season.

Seacon, Bangkok 19 December 2004 - Race Report

The race report has been uploaded. More pictures than normal, so be patient and let it load please. The few pictures we have from the 2004 Champions Party we have (courtesy of Khun Mai), has been uploaded.

The 2005 event calendar and race options (there will be many) will be presented shortly. Thailand will be hosting some of Asia's largest karting events next year, so stay tuned for more information and updates.

Seacon, Bangkok 18-19 December 2004 - Results

Most of the results have been updated from the weekends 7th National Race at Seacon. The results are though not yet official. A total of 101 karts competed in this event, the highest number in more than 10 years. Race report to follow over the next days. Do not forget the National Motor Sport event at Yes Indeed on Monday 2-/12, it will be broad cast live on Channel 11 for those who can not make it.

Update

General site update and corrected some names in TAG/VIP points section (you guys really need to get your numbers sorted out next year !).

Good luck everyone for the upcoming race weekend at Seacon, do not forget that qualifying is on Saturday this time.

Seacon, Bangkok 18-19 December 2004

Large numbers of karts are now being seen at Seacon in preparations of the season ending race weekend on the 18-19 December. The track has recently been upgraded with shiny new paint. Expect this to be a record turn out event as kart racing is literally exploding in Thailand.

2005 KAT information

In 2005 all National classes will be racing on Vega Red tires. These will be sold at Bath 5200.- per set. All national classes (except Cadet Comer) will also be allowed to use rain tires.

www.vegatyres.com

Update

First of all my apologies for the long absence and lack of web updates. As most of you know I met with a fairly large accident while racing the last Bira race. This led to injuries that required operations and hospital stay and consequent months of recovery. It is for this reason that no work has been done on the web site and I do apologize.

Now for the important news:

1) For the 7th National round at Seacon:
The qualifying will be run on Saturday 18/12 at 15:00
The race will be run as regular on Sunday 19/12

2) The regular KAT season ending party will be held at Seacon after the race.

3) The National Championship and Veloil trophies (for Winner and 2 runner up in each class) will be presented at a televised party at "Yes Indeed!" Restaurant at Ramintra-ekami. This is a combined Veloil and Superkart arrangement and additional information from the organizers and winners lists can be found here.

4) We have unfortunately not yet received any information from the Veloil Club Race and are therefore unable to bring you these results.

Bira, Veloil 24 October 2004 - National Race

Bira Veloil Super Kart Race on October 14th, 2004.
Welcome back to the long and fast Bira Circuit for the last of the 2004 Clubraces. Close to 100 karts are expected to attend this large event and Bira will as always provide for fast and exiting racing. Being one of the largest circuits in Thailand it offers good overtaking possibilities as well as fast sweeping corners. This is an ideal opportunity to launch your racing career in Thailand and all, new and old are welcome. Price money in the large Clubman class is from THB 15000 for the winner down to THB 3000 for 5th place. Well worth racing for. Open practice from 07:00 in the morning and drivers meeting at 09:00. See you at the track !

TV Broadcast of the Khon Kaen race on SuperSport (UBC Channel 31)

"Popping Rotax Max" solutions

Rotax Thailand has provided additional advice for the many Rotax Max riders, how to deal with "popping" engines. Check out the Rotax Max Technical Section for the latest updates.

Technical Problems

We apologize for technical problems with the 2004 Points Section. This has now been replaced with an Adobe Acrobat version that is easier to read and print.

Big Pho, Khon Kaen 24 October 2004 - Race Results

Fast and Furious. A fantastic race weekend in the hart of Isarn, the Big Pho race circuit offered the tightest racing of the year. Though short, the track offers challenges to everyone, as the races would prove. Race report and points section has been undated.

Big Pho, Khon Kaen 24 October 2004 - National Race

Big Pho - what a blast ! The track is by far the most technically demanding we have in Thailand. Smooth, with high grip surface and some corners that calls for planning well ahead. The track is relatively short, yet has both ample overtaking possibilities as well as nice layout. ...and if you miss corner 6 you will find yourself on a train heading for Laos - just you wait and see!

Several teams, including Team Castrol, Berger Racing, Singha, Pizza Company and others tested at the track over the weekend and reference times and pictures has been updated here.

"Silly Season" - continued...

After a marathon meeting last week the KAT has confirmed that there will not be any changes to the Clubman engine regulations for the 2005 season.

Official KAT 2004 Season Points

The points section has been corrected and verified by the KAT. There were mix-ups with drivers being posted in wrong age groups, with wrong start numbers and in wrong classes. Two good advice to avoid confusion:

1. Write your name and number clearly on the race registration forms.

2. Make sure you have the right unique start number for your age/class.

"Silly Season" in Thai karting

Rumors are rife on track changes, class changes, organizational changes, fuel testing, Hot Lap tire softeners and the like. Issues relating to the 2005 season should be decided soon, especially in regard to the tracks. The KAT has confirmed that the seasons last race indeed will be held at Seacon in Bangkok. Hot Lap tire softeners has been declared illegal, even though it is somewhat unclear how this will be policed. Fuel testing with a new and reliable test-equipment should start shortly. Rumors of changes to the Clubman engine regulations are also making the rounds -to most peoples utter astonishment.

Anyway, the next race is soon on in Khon Kaen and racers and fans the like is expecting to be heading north east wards in droves. Expect a fresh track report from the new and "untested" Big Pho track. Information and maps can be found here. See you in Isarn !

KR Club Race September 19, 2004 - Short report

Apologies for a short and much delayed report on the last event at KR in Pattaya. Pictures has been posted here.

Off to Italy

K.C. Kart Thailand will take 3 Rok winners to attend the Rok International Final 2004 in South Garda Karting circuit in Italy on 15th to 17th October. The following 11 persons will be away from Thailand from 13th October until 18th October 2004 representing Thailand for the event.

We wish them luck and hope they will keep us posted on their progress.

Broadcast of the KR race on SuperSport (UBC Channel 31)

Broadcast of the KR race on SuperSport (UBC Channel 31)

Mika Hakkinen to race in the Thai Kart Championship ?

Check out the attached Mika report from Rotax Max Finland. Mika would not have stood a chance here in Thailand....

KR Club Race September 19, 2004

What a race ! 24 karts on the Clubman grid, 20 in the TAG class and a total of 84 karts took to the circuit at KR. A very well organized event and credit should go to Khun Kitti and the race stewards for managing the event so punctually and well. With that many karts on the relatively short KR circuit controversies on and of the track would be inevitable. The Club race points section has been updated, but is not yet official.

Rotax Max Technical Update

More Rotax Max setup, chassis and driving tips has been updated in the Rotax Max technical section. Much to learn and valuable tenths to be saved here. Information provided by the Rotax Max distributor RT Karting.

National Race # 5, Bira - Qualifying Times

Bira qualifying times has been updated and is stored under Bira Track here.

KR Club Race September 19, 2004

Race Day - September 19th

It is on again ! KR racing circuit, one of Thailand's fastest and most exiting races, only 2 weeks away. There are already several teams venturing down to Pattaya for racing practice and maybe some R&R, as well. The last Club race at KR in May saw a record number of karters and some nail biting racing action. As usual the race will be broadcast by UBC and several of the regular Thai TV channels cover this race as well. This is an excellent opportunity for you to start your racing career, all you need is a kart, safety equipment and a heavy right foot....

Big Pho - Koen Kaen, National Race #6 - Race info

Track location, circuit map, pictures, free transportation and hotel booking information has been updated in the Big Pho track page here. Check it out. This is promising to be the great Isarn race and well worth going out of your way for. This is the very first time a national race event is hosted in Koen Kaen and virtually no one has had a chance to practice on this track - it's all down to man and machine for this one, so go for it !

IMPORTANT - Race Date Changes

We have just been informed that the next Club race at KR scheduled for September 12th, has been postponed to September 19th.

Likewise the next National race at Peak-Po, Koen Kaen has been postponed from October 17th to October 24th.

National Race # 5, Bira Race Cirquit, August 29, 2004

National Race # 5, Bira Race Cirquit, August 29, 2004

National Race # 5, Bira Race Cirquit, August 29, 2004

Race Day

The fifth round of the National race series is fast approaching, less than 3 weeks away now. Many teams have already been observed practicing at Bira, one of the longest tracks on the calendar. Karting in Thailand is growing rapidly and we expect to welcome many new racers at Bira. Whether you are fast or not-so-fast you are warmly welcome to join this exiting sport. Early times posted on Vee Rubber tires: Yamaha: 52.1, Intercon: 48.8, Rotax Max: 49.7, Clubman 50.2

Wanted

Broadcast of the Andy race on SuperSport (UBC Channel 31)

More Corrections

Apologies to the Intercons, you are now included in the race report...

Correction

Another points correction made in lieu of the Rotax Max Junior Challenge.

National Race # 4, Speedway (Andy), July 18, 2004 - Race Report

Well OK then, so the editor is not as young as he once was and needs a few days of rest after a long race weekend...,but here you will finally find the Andy race report. The points section has also been corrected due to some mistakes that must have snuck in during the satellite link up. Should you still find any inconsistencies please report them to us at info_english@kartthai.com

National Race # 4, Speedway (Andy), July 18, 2004

85 karts ! It was hot and the racing was intense in this very well organized event with the highest number of participants in recent years - well done Khun Mai ! The points section has been updated and the race report will follow shortly - the editor just needs to regain some arm-strength and breath first...

KAT information

Khun Eh from the KAT will be at Pattaya Speedway (Andy's) from Saturday 13:00 onwards to take "early bird" registrations. There will be 8 classes racing on Sunday so it is advisable to do an early registration and avoid the Sunday morning cue.

KAT information

Open practice starts at: 07:15
Drivers meeting starts at: 08:40
Time trials: 10 minutes each on Alfano/stopclock

KAT information

For Round 4 on 18th July Vortex ROK 125 will be running in the National Championship. These will be running together with the Rotax Max class, but will have separate trophies (for first 5). Drivers must be over 16 years old and minimum of 165 kg.

Kart Technical Training Day

Who should attend: Kart drivers and mechanics

Topics Covered:
- Appropriate level for Toe-in/out & Camber/Caster
- How tire pressure affect handling and how to find optimum pressure?
- What is the optimum front/rear width and how to get there?
- How a seat stiffness affect handling?
- How chassis height affect handling?
- How axle stiffness (soft/medium/hard and 40mm vs 50mm) affect handling?
- How rear hub (Long/Medium/Short, Aluminum vs Magnesium) affect handling?
- How seat position (forward/backward, low/high) affect handling?
- Setup for wet condition
- Rotax Max 101: the design of Rotax Max and its concept
- Rotax Max engine HP curve and which RPM range that we should use
- What is the most critical things that affect Rotax Max's performance
- Why my Rotax Max perform badly

National Race # 4, Speedway (Andy), July 18, 2004

On and a half weeks left until one of the most exciting kart races on the calendar in Thailand, the "Andy" Speedway race in Pattaya. This is made for fast and exiting racing and you do not want to miss this one. Now dust of you kart and get yourself down to Pattaya.

18th July !

Bira Clubrace June 20th - Report

Race report and pictures has now finally been updated here.

Bira Clubrace June 20th - Update

Results from the 3rd club race round has now been received and the points section updated accordingly. A total of 78 karts turned up for this very successful race event. Race report and pictures will follow shortly.

KR Clubrace - Update

Points from the 2004 Clubrace series have been updated in the Clubrace Points section. All names have unfortunately not yet been added, due to translation problems. Please bear with us.

Bira Clubrace June 20th

IMPORTANT !

As the Asian Porsche Cup will be running as warm up at Bira for the Super Kart race (..or is it the other way around ?), a large number of spectators is expected at the 30 000 capacity circuit. Parking will be difficult and each kart racer needs to get an admission badge and parking sticker to access the circuit. In order to obtain your entrance/parking badge, you need to send driver's name and race-class to:
Khun Kitti, fax: 02 2602146, Email: kitti_kart@hotmail.com

VORTEX ROK 125 cc Update

Additional Vortex Rok and 2004 Vortex Rok Cup information can be find under VRC News.

Information for the upcoming (next Sunday, 20th June) race at Bira can also be found here.

Clarifications from the previous Club Race at KR

According to race organizer, Khun Kitti, it had been agreed that established Rotax Max drivers should compete with 180kg in the VIP class. Possible misunderstanding and lack of communication between drivers, scruteneering and organizers may then have lead to some drivers being told to run with 165kg and subsequently found themselves disqualified after the final.

VORTEX ROK 125 cc Update

VORTEX ROK 125 cc Dellorto Jet Selection Charts can be found here:
Vortex ROK Jetting Table 1
Vortex ROK Jetting Table 2
These are not for Rotax Max. We apologize for the misunderstanding.

More Vortex ROK information can be found here: www.vortex-rok.com

Update

Another kart has been advertised in the Used Karts section.

Midway through the season, the powers that be, have decided to split the Clubman class into two groups, 16-35 years and + 35 years. The point section have been updated accordingly.

Points from the recent Clubrace at KR have unfortunately not yet been received. We are still hoping to bring you these soon....

KR Club Race May 30,2004

MiniSiam, Qualifying times updated

The qualifying times has been updated on the MiniSiam track info page, here. Also some mistakes in the points section has been corrected.

If your name has been misspelled, please let us know at info_english@kartthai.com

National Race # 3, MiniSiam, May 16, 2004 Report

The race report and pictures from last weekends race has been updated.

Do not forget the first of the Cub races is only a week and a half away (30 May) at KR Racing Circuit in Pattaya. The price money for the Clubman has now been raised to 15 000 Bath, so make sure you are in there for a shot at this loot !

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National Race # 3, MiniSiam, May 16, 2004

Hot! The que word in so many ways for the 3rd National round at MiniSiam, it was hot in the sun, hot on the track and hot in the many races. A total of 62 karters fought in the blistering sun. The grueling heat saw several racers relent to exhaustion and overheating. Race results has been updated in the Points section. The race report and pictures to follow shortly.

2004 Regulations Updated

The freshly issued and KAT approved 2004 Rules and Regulations has now been posted here. Read up on the do's and don'ts as well as all the regulatory information you may need to race gokarts in the Thailand National Championship.

Scores for all classes from Round 2 in Khorat has now been updated. We apologize for the delay, caused by a glitch in the satellite data communication with the KAT headquarters.

Round 3 at MiniSiam is happening this coming Sunday at MiniSiam in Pattaya. Based on the number of teams already observed practicing there it looks to be a well attended event. The MiniSiam is not known as the easiest track to overtake on, so make sure you get some good practice laps in before that all important qualifying run. Good luck !

Pattaya Clubrace series announced

The Veloil Super-Kart Challenge moves to Pattaya and challenges YOU for the 2004 clubrace championship, as well as the chance to reach an all paid for international world championship in Italy. Plenty of prices, even money to be won for fast racers. All classes are represented and anyone can join. Get ready, the first race is only a month away on May 30th 2004 at KR !

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Rotax Max - New weight limit from Round 3 onwards

It has just been announced by the KAT that from round 3 at the MiniSiam track and onwards the new weight limit for the Rotax Max class will be 165 kg.

The KAT announces a new class for Round 3

As a replacement for then previous Rotax Max VIP a combined class has just been announced by the KAT. This will allow different engine brands to race together in a class controlled by weight. The new class will be called TAG and the following limitations has been set:

Intercon drivers are not eligible for this class.
The engine must be standard from manufacturer with no modification.

IMPORTANT News from the KAT.

We have just been informed that the third round (MiniSiam) of the National Championship has been moved one week back in time to start on the 16 of May instead of the original 9/5 date.

TV Broadcast of the Khorat race on SuperSport (UBC Channel 31)

National Race # 2, Khorat, April 11, 2004 Report

Qualifying times from the Khorat race has been updated here.

Read more about the Khorat Race here.

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A highly successful and enjoyable 2004 Khorat Race Weekend has just been completed. Unofficial points for some of the classes has been updated. Race reports and confirmed results will be updated as soon as the RAAT/KAT confirmations are in.

Unofficial practice at the Khorat race track this weekend saw the following times:

The season is on !!! Sunday saw the first day of both the hot season and the National Kart Season. With temperatures soaring to around the 35 C mark, a total 67 karters fought for track positions, trophies and the attention of umbrella girls. With many new teams and drivers there were heavy competition through the ranks. Standings are updated in the point section, but only for the first 5 in each class while we are waiting for the confirmed results from the Royal Automobile Association of Thailand (RAAT).
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