Happy New Year 2006

The best New Year wishes to you all. May 2006 be a great year with many pole positions and even more race wins for you all....

The KAT official New Year card can be found here.

Christmas gifts - the UK way....

Peter Christodoulou fined £30k by MSA National Court
The court has fined Mr. Peter Christodoulou £30,000 (THB 2 100 000) after he admitted to modifying kart racing engines in an illegal manner. This followed the removal of four kart engines for inspection during a race meeting at the Rowrah circuit on 5 June 2005. The court heard that the cheating in this case was “very deliberate, very sophisticated and very expensive”. The verdict and more details can be found at Kartlink here.

2006 Race Schedule

The 2006 race schedule has now been completed for all 18 races planned for in Thailand in 2006. As always be wise to the fact that due to circumstances outside the control of the KAT and the individual organizers, changes both to dates and venues may happen. The latest schedule can be found here.

2006 Race Schedule

The preliminary 2006 schedule has already seen some changes. The current schedule is now updated here.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all !

Tentative 2006 Schedule

A tentative schedule for two of the three expected kart series for 2006 is now presented and can be found here. Please note that there may still be changes to these venues. The Toyota Super kart program as presented by the organizers can be found in Thai here and English here.

New Bira track tested

Last week a lucky few teams were invited for an early test and shake down of the brand new Bira track. The F1 standard asphalt is now in place and the track had been set up in a long configuration of 1330 meter. Although kerbs, grass and run-off areas were still not complete, the drive was fantastic. Easily the smoothest track in Thailand with fast straights, inward bending tightening corners, as well as fast sweeping corners similar to those the old circuit was famed for. The track is expected complete by year end and facilities, including air conditioned VIP paddocks, should be complete by March 2006. An overview photo can be found here.

2005 Toyota SuperKart Challenge 6, December 4th

The final round of the Toyota SuperKart Challenge is on this weekend, 4th of December at Seacon Circuit in Bangkok. This is also the last official race in Thailand on the karting calendar for 2005 so you do not want to miss the opportunity.

2005 Rotax Max World Championships

The Rotax Max World Championships in Langkawi has just concluded with a good showing of the Thai drivers. Confirming his place amongst the best kart racers in the world, James Grunwell in Rotax Max Junior finished 9th. Tin Srithrai in Rotax Max Challenge finished 28th.

Official details and additional information can be found here.

National Championship Round 7 on 19-20/11-05

The final Championship for 2005 has just been successfully completed in Rayong and the following are the list of the National Champions can be found here.

Pictures from Round 7 in Rayong can be found here.

The National Championship points section has been updated here.

Update

The season finale is fast approaching for the National Championship. This weekend, Klaeng - Rayong, is where Thailands racing elite will be congregating. A record number of teams were seen preparing and testing at Klaeng last weekend. Beautiful, sunny and cool Rayong whether is hoped for, bearing in mind the rainy season should be over by now, yes ?

Several new good offers has been added to the Used Kart section.

"New track"

The track in Hua Hin, Thailands only banked kart circuit, is now under new management and has undergone several upgrades. The track invites both professional karters and rental karts alike. The standing track record of 36.62 seconds begs to be beaten. Click here for additional information and pictures from this exiting track.

Unconfirmed rumors has it that high level discussion has taken place for the possibility for arranging future national races on this track. Yihaaa, Hua Hin here we come...

Sorry....

We regret the long delay in bringing you the latest information. Loooong travel to blame...

In the meantime, you may want to check out www.asiankarting.com if the upcoming Macao race in December is of interest to you....

The next National Championship 7 in Rayong 19-20/11-05

The next National Championship Race will be raced in Rayong at the Klaeng Circuit. Although the new Bra Circuit is fast being completed, with track works only 2 weeks away from completion, it has been decided to compete the final 2005 national race in Klaeng, Rayong on November 19 (qualifying) and race on 20th. This has been selected in order to avoid date clashes in December.

The Rotax Max Challenge will also be co-organized on the same event and the various Rotax Max classes will be integrated into the National classes.

National Championship 6 in Khorat - Results

Much delayed the race report can be found here, we regret the delay.

The race results are now updated on MyLaps.com and and can be found here.

The points section has been updated and can be found here.

National Championship 6 in Khorat 22-23/10-05

Still one week to go until the next National Championship Race in Khorat. Several teams are already on the track for early practice this weekend. Conditions are reportedly excellent and promises for an exhilarating next weekend in Isan.

For those accompanying, but not on the track all the time; within a few minutes drive from the race track there is a Zoo, Choke Chai Farm, Khao Yai National Reserve, Khorat city and an area famous for all its elaborate stone carvings as well as huge selection of rare Orchids.

Toyota SuperKart Challenge 5 - Race Results and Rok Cup in Italy

The results after last weekends Toyota SuperKart Challenge has been updated and can be found in the points section here.

Individual heat results and qualifying times can be found here.

The organizers announces that the following racers have been selected to race in the Rok Cup in Italy on 28-30 October.

Next Race : National Championship 6 in Khorat 22-23/10-05

The penultimate Thailand National Championship race of the 2005 season will be in Khorat at the famous Sathorn Circuit. The track is back for the second time this season through popular demand. Probably one of the best circuits in Thailand, this long track takes you out in the farm lands through winding S-curves, full speed sweeping corners and nail biting tight chicanes. The track is known as one of the longest on the calendar and one that is know to reward technical drivers. The "Tree curve" is famous throughout the motor sport community in Thailand and one that requires nerves of steel - but greatly rewards the lap times of those who master it.

If you only race once a year - this is it. You do want to try your skills at the Sathorn Circuit at least once in your life time. See you in Khorat !

Click here for location /track info. Khorat Hotels (near Sathorn Circuit):

Toyota SuperKart Challenge 5 - Race Report

Last weekends fantastic race at the blistering KR Circuit in Pattaya has been updated and can be found here.

Race results and points will be updated as soon as received from race organizers.

Rotax max Challenge #5 - Pictures

Pictures from the last Rotax max Challenge has finally been updated and can be found here. The race results and points from this series can be found at www.rotax-thailand.com.

Update and Next Race

The site has been updated and some misspelled names in the points section has been updated. If yours was among them, as a hint: Make sure you fill in the race forms with readable capitol letters...

The next race is fast approaching with this coming weekends Fifth Round of the Rotax Max Challenge at the fantastic MotorSportLand. The race line has just been updated and can be found here.

TV Broadcast of the fifth National Championship Race (UBC 36)

Change of Schedule/Event

The next upcoming race event in Thailand is the Rotax Max Challenge, Round 5 at MotorSportLand in Bangkok which will go ahead as planned on September 17-18.

The following Toyota Club SuperKart Challenge, Round 5 on October 2 will change to KR Racing Circuit in Pattaya.

Then the National Championship, Round 5 on October 22-23 will change to Khorat (Sathorn Track).

The reason for the changes is the upgrade of the Bira Circuit and that the Seacon Circuit surface is now unsuited for kart racing.

National Points Update

The National Championship Points has been updated with racers age, nationality and team sponsor. Additional information including make of frame and engine, as well as links to personal web pages will be provided/offered shortly.

Thailand National Championship Round 5 - Results

Fantastic race ! Fantastic Weekend ! The fifth National Championship round provided a memorable last race at Bira Cirquit before its major upgrade. Nice, clean racing all around and very good organization. The race report can be found here.

Official National Points after Round 5 can be found here.

Upcoming Thailand National Championship - Update

This last weekend saw Bira Circuit packed with race teams practicing for next weekends National Championship round. The entire pit lane was already full - one week ahead. So, aim at coming early next weekend for a good pit location and prime sponsor positions. Most major TV stations in Thailand is expected to cover the event as it coincides with the SuperCar Race at Bira International Circuit.

Set Up Guide

A very good kart Set-Up guide/trouble shooter has been provided by the Rotax Max distributor and can be found here.

Channel 3 "The Record" MiniMax Endurance Race 21/8-05

The Channel 3 program "The Record" featuring last weekends MiniMax Endurance kart race at MotorSportLand, will be airing this coming Sunday (4/9-05). Many of Thailand's young racers will be featured in this program focusing on "kids in the fast lane". The endurance race was eventually won by Vasin Srithai who completed the 1 hour race without any pit stops.

Toyota Club SuperKart Challenge Chieng Mai - Race Results

The Toyota Club Superkart Challenge race results from last weekends event in Chieng Mai has been provided by the organizers and can be found here.

Thailand National Kart Race Round 5- September 3-4, 2005

Rotax Max Challenge #4 - Race report

Wow, what a race ! Screaming at full RPM down the back straight, then slam on the brakes for the sharp 180 degree turn, hang on for dear life - then full throttle back up towards the front straight. It was an exhilarating Round 4 of the Rotax Max Challenge in Bangkok this weekend. Fantastic racing, loads of overtaking and a great event that saw even a massage boot in the Paddocks. Definitely a "must" for all future races. The race report and pictures has been updated and can be found here.

The KAT has announced after it's resent meeting in Bangkok that one kart in the Yamaha class was disqualified from Round 4 for illegal engine modifications. The points section has consequently been corrected and updated and can be found here.

Rotax Max Challenge #4 - Racing Line

The racing line for the coming weekends Rotax Max Challenge 4 has been updated and can be found here. The configuration this time seems to cater for fast racing, but with good overtaking possibilities. Have a good race !

Rotax Max Challenge #4 - Race

The forth Rotax Max Challenge is the next race on the calendar at 14th of August (qualifying on 13/8). As usual this race venue is at the still new and still exiting MotorSportLand in Bangkok. Race configuration and track location can then be found on www.rotax-thailand.com.

***IMPORTANT NEWS***

The KAT has just announced that there will be a change of date for the fifth National Race at Bira, to one week later then originally posted. The new race date will be on September 4th, with qualifying on the 3rd. This change has been made in order to follow the RAAT Thailand Championship which will also be competing at a major motorsport event on Bira the same weekend. The track will again be run in reverse in order to allow the AMB system to track the start.

The next race coming up will be the Rotax Max Challenge in Bangkok on August the 14th at Motorsportland.

There will also be a fun race in Chiang Mai for Komer, Puma and Yamaha classes, planned in connection with the Toyota Vios Cup on August the 14th.

TV Broadcast of the Andy race on UBC SuperSport (UBC Channel 36)

Thailand National Kart Race Round 4 - Race Report/Points

Pictures and race report from this weekends superb Thailand National Kart Race - Round 4 have been updated and can be found here.

The National Points have been updated and can be found here.

Congratulations to Marco and Angie on their wedding

Half of Thailand's racing elite was gathered for Marco and Angie's fantastic wedding reception in Bangkok on the 9th of July. Absolutely a race wedding !

Congratulations and the very best of wishes for bride and groom !

A larger copy of their fantastic wedding picture can be found here.

2006 Prototypes and other karting secrets

It is that time of year again when we have to start planning for next years ultrafast frame and engine. What will be hot to contest in ? Some of the more mouth watering "must have" models can be seen here.

Do not forget the next race up is the Thailand National Championship at Andy's Speedway in Pattaya on 16-17 July. A large number of karts are already confirmed with many new racers as well. This is an excellent opportunity to join the fast growing kart racing community in Thailand.

Toyota SuperKart Challenge - Race Report

Pictures and race report from last weekends Toyota SuperKart Challenge have been updated and can be found here.

Toyota SuperKart Challenge - Race Results

70 kart racers had found their way to this sunny Sunday at KR Racing Cirquit in Pattaya. As always the KR track provided fast and intense racing. The track was at its fastest , with amazingly good laptimes seen in all classes. The race results have been updated and can be found here. The race report and pictures will follow shortly. A big thank you to the organizer for a well organized event !

Site Update

The Used Kart section has again been updated with many new mouth watering offers for great mid-season kart offers. Championship winning karts such as RM1's, Tony Karts, Zip karts, TSK's, etc. are up for grabs at incredible prices. Now place your order before stock runs out !

The updated results/points for the Toyota Superkart Challenge is just in from the organizers and can be found here.

After last weeks KAT/RAAT meeting in Bangkok penalties were issued for discrepancies during the last National Race. The National Championship table has been corrected and can be found here.

Thailand National Championship - Round 4, July 17th at Andy's

Mark your calendars for the next Thailand National Championship Race at Pattaya Speedway (Andy's) on July 17th. Last years race in Pattaya drew huge crowds and even more are expected to this hugely popular racing event this year. The KAT informs that Qualifying runs will be held on Saturday 16th of July, starting from 15:00. The Speedway is a short and very technical track and plenty practice to find the ultimate set-up is advised. A number of race teams have already taken advantage of the great Pattaya weather and have been practicing regularly over the last few weeks. Track information can be found here. See you in Pattaya !

Rotax Max Challenge #3 - Results

The RMC 3 results/points standing have now been updated and can be found here.

Toyota SuperKart Challenge

Next weekends race at KR is fast approaching and the race program can be found here. The organizers inform that all classes will be racing on Bridgestone YGK. KR is a popular race track and many entries are expected.

Toyota SuperKart Challenge

The next race will be on at KR in Pattaya on July 3rd with the forth of the Toyota Superkart Challenge series. A message from the race organizers can be found here.

Rotax Max Challenge - Third race - 19 June, Bangkok

The race report and pictures have been updated and can be found here.

Site update

The used kart section has been updated again.

Reminder to all that next weekend (19/6) the 3rd Rotax Max Challenge is on in Bangkok.

Race results and race report from last weekends Bira race will be provided as soon as received from Khun Kitti, the race organizer.

Site update

The used kart section has been updated.

Reminder to all that next weekend (12/6) there is a Clubrace at Bira and the following weekend (19/6) there is the 3rd Rotax Max Challenge in Bangkok.

Rotax Max Challenge - Third race - 19 June, Bangkok

The third Rotax Max Challenge race has just had a change in date and will now instead be ran one week earlier - on 19 June. Additional race and event information can be found on www.rotax-thailand.com.

Rotax Max Challenge - Second race - 22 May, Bangkok

The second Rotax Max Challenge race is the next race up - next weekend only! Again, and as always the new MotorSportLand track is the venue. The large number of karts at the previous meeting and Khun Pong's hard work to oragnize the event promises well for another international standard event. Additional race and event information can be found on www.rotax-thailand.com.

Bira National Race #3 - Report

The race report from last weekends third National Race has now finally been updated and can be found here. We apologize if not all pictures, podiums etc. are present this time.

A number of pictures are usually taken, by several photographers on race day, if you should see any pictures here you would like a copy of, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will Email you a large version of it.

Bira National Race #3 - Results

Last weekends race results have now been updated and can be found here. The race report will follow shortly.

Site Update

The Used Kart section has been updated and can be found here.

Bira National Race #3

The next National Race is fast approaching at Bira International Circuit in Pattaya. Qualifying will be run Saturday afternoon and the races will be this coming Sunday 8th of May. As earlier announced this race will be run in revers on the track. Early times seems to indicate that the times may be almost a second slower than in the "normal" direction. So, get ready for a "completely new" and challenging track at Bira this weekend.

Toyota SuperKart Challenge April 24, 2005

The Toyota SuperKart Challenge points section has been updated with the results from the last round at Seacon and can be found here.

KAT Announcement re. Radiator for Rotax Max

The KAT has just announced that drivers who use ROTAX MAX engine in TAG classes can use bigger RADIATOR and put it on the left side of the kart (same as Clubman). Additional water pump is however not allowed. This is in line with the new regulation from TAG USA and also as the temperature here may be too high with the original radiator.

Toyota SuperKart Challenge April 24, 2005

The next race on the 2005 calendar is fast approaching with the Toyota SuperKart Challenge at Bangkok Racing Circuit (Seacon) on April 24th. A number of both local and foreign drivers are set to be descending on the track, this time set up in a shorter approx. 700 meter configuration. Practice makes perfect, as they say, so make sure you get your practice laps in over the next couple of weeks...

More Tire Information

The Bridgestone YJP Wet tire is CIK/FIA homologated 2005. You can buy the tire from importer KCKart Thailand for 6200.00 Bath (or 5500.00 if you order and pay in advance). These tires will normally not be available on track.
Contact: Mr. Kitti 01-7015849 or 02-7219601

TV Broadcast of the Rotax Max Challenge 1 (UBC Channel 36)

Messages from the KAT

The next and third national race of the season has now been confirmed for Bira Race Circuit. It has also been decided that the track shall be run in reverse of the normal direction.

New important regulations:
As was announced at Bira all racers must now use neck protectors.

Rain tires will from now on be allowed for all classes except Comer.
VEGA is offered for 5700.00 Baht if pre ordered (30 days) or for 6800.00 from available stock Contact Bangkok: Khun TIK 09-4555559, Khun PONG 01-6324774, Pattaya Khun KOB 01-9496549

Khun KITTI has Bridgestone rain tire in stock.
Contact: Mr. Tee 01-7015849

Bira National Race #2

The Bira race report has been uploaded and can be found here.

Bira National Race #2

The second National Race at Bira concluded this last weekend in blistering heat. 88 race entrants braved the wet Saturday practice and qualifying and the subsequent Sunday race. The KAT and RAAT really proved they can put on an international standard event to the highest standard. The race points and championship standings has been updated in the points section. The race report will follow shortly.

Biland

Team Biland Kart-Power AG (Switzerland) are looking for new dealers in Asia. Interested parties can contact Cornelia Stoll on info@kart-power.com or check their website at www.kart-power.com

National Race #1, Points

The National Points standing has been updated with Khorat scores.

Rotax Max Challenge

The first Rotax Max Challenge was held last weekend at the newly opened MotorSportLand in Bangkok, complete with its own castle. Both track and event turned out to be very successful. Pictures and updates can be found in this race report. Score updates will be provided soon.

Rotax Max Challenge - First 2005 race - 13 March, Bangkok

Motor Sport Land map above. Rumors have it that already more than 60 karts has pre-registered for this first Rotax Max Challenge event of 2005. The organizers are promising quite an event, with sponsor hand outs, 2 lap Shoot outs and Rotax Max Party.

Simon Racing New Website

The Simon Racing Team unveils their new web site. Cool pictures of Simon with various F1 contenders and lots of information to be found on this Tony kart dealers page:

www.simonracing.net

Rotax Max Challenge

The Rotax Max Challenge has now got a new home in Thailand under the following web site:

www.rotax-thailand.com

Updated Rotax Max and Max Challenge information and forms can be found on this very good web site.

The Toyota Superkart Challenge 2005 introduces a new class and new price structure for the clubraces this year. Read the latest information and updates from the organizers on the Open 125 cc Class here.

TV Broadcast of the KR race on SuperSport (UBC Channel 36)

***IMPORTANT NEWS***

The KAT has just announced that there will be yet another change of venue. The second National Race on 27 March 2005 will be held at Bira International Circuit in Pattaya.

Rotax Max Challenge - First 2005 race - 13 March, Bangkok

The season opening Rotax Max Challenge AND the very first race on the new and much anticipated Motor Sport Land in Bangkok will commence on the 13th of March. The Rotax Max Challenge is raced under the "Win with your skill. Same Engine - Same HP" slogan, promoting fair and transparent racing. Additional information about this race series can be found here. Remember that the winners here is eligible for a sponsored race in the World Finals, an excellent opportunity to go for that coveted World Champion title !

Lotta Hellberg has passed away.

Charlotte Hellberg has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Lotta, who was 34, was considered one of our times best female kart racers. She won the European Super A Championship in Italy in 1996. She ended her active racing career in 1998 and have the last few years been acting as a team manager for PDB Racing. Lotta was regularly seen on the race events in Thailand and will be missed. Our thoughts are with the family.

Khorat - National Race weekend

The first race of the National calendar was held last weekend in Khorat. The race report has been updated and the points section will follow shortly.

Khorat - Practice weekend

Arguably the best track in Thailand, the Satorn Circuit in Khorat is fast, long and fun to race. In addition lets mention that it is dry and hot, hot and hot. More than 60 karts were practicing for next weekends first national race. The new Vega tires turned out to be fast, although maybe not quite as fast as Bridgestone. Below are some sample times that was observed on karts running on weight and Vega tires:

Points Section for Toyota Cup Challenge

The results and points for the first Clubrace at KR Circuit in Pattaya last week is now official and can be found here.

James Grunwell at the track in Bahrain for the 2005 test

Local kart hero James Grunwell recently tested for the 2005 BMW Scholarship in Bahrain. Rumored to have been the fastest on track James is now looking to enter a sponsored team of his own to compete in this exhilarating series.

Site Update

Dealers information - dealers information updated
Used karts section - more karts for sale
2005 Thai Regulations - new revision updated
Khorat information - map, description, etc. can be found here
Rotax Max World Championship - pictures updated in the RM News section

Season opening Toyota Cup Challenge at KR 30/1-05 - Report

The 2005 season's first race saw a total of 82 karts racing for glory at the KR Circuit in Pattaya. With new Bridgestone tires for most, the track invited to very fast driving and lap times never seen before at KR. Several new drivers were initiated and new and improved 2005 regulations were also introduced. The race report can be found here and the race results will be updated as soon as the official results has been received from the race organizers.

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

The 2005 Regulations (in Thai) have now been issued and can be found here. The English translation is being prepared and should be available shortly.

Thai racer Tin Srithai secured 11th place in the Rotax Max Junior World finals in Lanzarote on the 22 of January. Well done Khun Tin !

Thailand is currently 17th in the Rotax Max World Championship in Lanzarote!!!!

Tin Srithai drove himself up from a 27th qualifying position to 17th in the first heat. 2 more heats to go for today before pre-final and final on Saturday. Stay glued and follow the excitement in Lanzarote, courtesy of Khun pong from RT Karting.

Super Rok

The Rok engine importers introduces the new Super Rok engine in Thailand. Additional information on this engine can be found in the below pdf file.

Super Rok info

***IMPORTANT NEWS***

The long awaited opening of the new Bangkok circuit, Motor Sport Land seems to have been delayed and the KAT has just announced that the track will not be ready in time for the first race. Consequently the first National Race on 20 February 2005 will instead be at Sathorn Racing Circuit in Khorat.

Motor Sport Land will instead play host to the second National Race on 27 March 2005.

Khorat Hotels (near Sathorn Circuit):

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

Season opening SuperKart Challenge at KR 30/1-05

The 2005 season's first race is fast approaching, with only two weekends to go until the SuperKart Challenge race at KR. A large number of karts from all classes were already practicing last weekend. Especially pleasing it is to see all the new young drivers entering both Comer, Puma and Yamaha classes.

With Bridgestone tires the KR track has become incredibly fast, with several classes now doing sub-30 second laps. Come race day and most likely both Clubman and TAG classes will see 29 second qualification times. Sizzzeling...

KAT Info

The KAT is now in possession of a fuel tester that will be used on sanctioned races. Fuel testing will be made on a random basis. The fuel tester has been provided courtesy of RT Karting, the Thailand Rotax Max distributor. Their slogan this year is for: "Race with your skill. Same engine, same HP" and their commitment for racing on equal terms is clear.

Any regular 95 Octane PTT/Jet gasoline station fuel will pass the test and fuel calibration will be done on raceday against gasoline from the nearest regular gasoline station.

Update

The 2005 Clubrace programs have now been uploaded and can be found on the below pdf links. Please note that these races are organized outside of the KAT and may therefore not necessarily be in conformance with KAT rules and regulations. The below information is provided by the organizers themselves.

The Kart Dealers section is now being updated with contact and product information for the various dealers in Thailand. If any of the provided information is wrong or insufficient please let us know.