Due to excessive work and travel commitments I regret that I am not be able to maintain this web site on a regular basis any longer. If anyone should like to support the karting in Thailand by helping with this, you shall be most welcome (training will be provided).

For any other information please contact the KAT through President Deo on deo1961@yahoo.com or 081 8072000.

I would like to thank all who have been following this website for the past 5 years and look forward to seeing you on track in 2009. All the best wishes for the upcoming festive season to you all.

Martin

Thai race teams are again heading out both east and west. Several teams will be in Macau next weekend for the final round of the AKOC races there. Watch kartingphotography.com for any news and updates from Macau, as their roving reporter is expected to cover the activities.

Three representatives from Thailand will be heading to La Conca Italy for the Rotax Max World Final and we will try to provide daily updates from November 25 onwards on Sandy's website here.

And, for those that has opted to stay home the next couple of weeks, there are excellent practice conditions at both Bira and Saraburi, with nice cool and dry weather and excellent track conditions. Hit it !!

The Super Kart Bangsaen 2008 (Charity race) will run on December 19-20, 2008 at the Saensook beach road in Bangsaen. The race information, practice and race schedule can be found here.

	Sandy Rotax Max Jr.	Tisanu Rotax Max Sr.	Kanit Rotax Max DD2

Going to Italy and La Conca to represent Thailand in The Rotax Max World Final on November 30, will be Sandy, Tisanu and Kanit. We hope to again bring daily updates from the races and events in this southern Italian racing town. 72 drivers in each class, from over 50 counties will be fighting for the World Championship. Stay tuned for more...

The final leg of the Asian Karting open Championship will run alongside the FIA CIK Asia Pacific round and promises as usual to be the premier Asian karting event of the season. A large contingent of Thai Karters is expected to be racing for glory and the Thai flag in Macau.

On December 5th, 2008 the Municipality of Saensook has to use all the area of Laemtan Parking to organize the National Father Day Ceremony.  As such, the Super Kart Bangsaen 2008 (Charity) will be have to be postponed to December 19-20, 2008 however at the same time and the same place.

Whoever booked the Tide hotel need to notify the hotel to change the date to 19-20 December 2008.  However, the cost of the room will be the usual 1900 Baht and there will be 50 rooms. Any racers who would like to make a reservation for the Tide please call 038-399000/038-399222 or Khun Jira, the Sales Manager at 081-8504367.  Please do it as quickly as possible while rooms are still available.

The organizers apologize for this inconvenience and hope you all can participate in this charity event.

Updates...

The Asia Karting Open Championship was held at Saraburi Circuit last weekend and the results can now be found here. The last leg of the championship that was planned for Hong Kong has been cancelled and the Macau leg on November 29-30 will therefore be the last race of 2008.

The planned Rotax Max Endurance race at Bira has been cancelled.

The Bangsaen Kart Grand Prix scheduled for December 5th will be the final race in Thailand for the 2008 season. This is the 3rd year this street circuit race is held and in previous years this has gone down as probably the best race in Thailand. Everyone is welcome to join the race and if you should need any further help, kart, engine or advice, please contact race organizer Khun Kitti (kc_kart@hotmail.com).

The 2009 Thailand Race Schedule is now out and can be seen here. As in previous years please expect changes to dates and venues to come before the schedule becomes final.

This weekend also sees Thailand's largest car racing event with the fabulous Bangsaen Grand Prix around the street of this coastal resort town. Judging by the daily TV images the event is packed with race cars, promotions and shows. Well worth visiting. The official web site is here.

The National Championship Round 6 should be airing on UBC True Sport 62:
Saturday  1 November 2008                     11.30
Sunday    2 November 2008                     00.30
Sunday    2 November 2008                     16.00

We regret the lack of updates lately, the lightening that came with the heavy rains of late knocked out the kartthai web section completely. Now barely back on, we are transmitting from Saraburi Circuit where today close to 90 karts are practicing.

The AKOC Thailand leg is again set to be a mega event, one you do wish to attend. A very international flavor is already over this event and we may see over 100 karts here by the weekend. This is your chance to join a truly international event, right here in Saraburi. Join us !

Some comments and pictures from True Vision Team Thailand in Italy can be found here:

The results from the National Championship has been updated, including the results from Round 6. Check here for the details.

The True Vision Team Thailand is setting off for Milan, Italy tomorrow evening to represent Thailand in this one of the largest karting World Championships. It has been rumored that over 300 kart racers will congregate to northern Italy for this enormous event. Michael Schumacher was there last year, who will be there this year ? The Thai troop is hoping to provide daily updates and glimpses from Italy during the long race weekend.

Updates will be published here (internet connections and pasta serving times allowing...).

Thomas is closing his kart shop and is selling out a huge stock of new and used supplies at hugely reduced prices.

Oil for 650, kart stand for 800, MIniRok for 30 000, sprockets for 400, many used karts, etc. Check out a more complete list here or ring Thomas on 081 929 1940.

Don't miss it ! This is the most international kart racing event in Thailand this year ! If you want a chance to test yourself against Asia's best, then this is it ! 40+ racers from Hong Kong, Macau, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and more will be joining the best from Thailand for this mega event. YOU can also join it and race for your country's colours!

If you need help or advice for the AKOC races, contact Mike Ord (michelin@hcm.vnn.vn) or Simon Tan (simonracing@hotmail.com) and they can provide all from tire pressure advice to complete arrive and drive race packages for you. As we said, don't miss it !!!

We are unfortunately still waiting for the results from National 6 and will advice as soon as these are out...

One of our Thai racing aces were secretly flown off last weekend to Hungaroring for testing a Formula 1. Information has naturally been scarce so far, but we have through our underground channels managed to obtain some top secret photo's from the session. At time of press we are still working hard to identify the person in cockpit. Check out the pictures here.

Firstly, as you all know, this weekend will host the last National Championship race of the season at Saraburi Circuit. Apart from the exiting races there are many other good reasons to join this race. There will be a big party on track Saturday evening, hosted by the organizers. There will be discussion and plans laid for next season's regulations and new classes proposed or introduced (see below). This coming weekend, October 4-5.

Asian Karting Open Championship (AKOC) will host it's next round in Thailand and at Saraburi Circuit. Expect the most international of all events and a large influx of foreign drivers. The AKOC series is raced to full international CIK level and is a must for any up and coming or down and going racer. October 29 - November 1. More info to follow.

After season Endurance Race ? Have no fear, Rotax Max Thailand is organizing a 2 Hour Endurance race at Bira Circuit outside Pattaya. Classes from Cadet through to Senior and DD2. Bira November 16, 2008. More information can be found here.

There will be another Bangsaen Grand Prix ! This super street race event is again planned for this year in commemoration of His Majesty the King's birthday. This is one of the ultimate highlights of the Thai racing calendar and should not be missed. Bangsaen December 5-6, 2008. Information can be found in Thai and in English.

Rumors have it that a Shifter Kart Series may be launched next year, 125 cc. Anyone interested should definitely make their way to Saraburi this weekend, as this will be one of the topics discussed. Alternatively contact President Deo to voice you approval or support.

3 of Thailand's young and promising racers, James (in Formula V6), Ratthapark (in MotoGP 250) and Sandy (in Karting) were recently featured in Thailand's exclusive Prestige Magazine. You can see the whole article here.

The National Championship Round 5 should be airing on UBC True Sport 62:
Saturday  4 October 2008                     11.30 or 14.30
Sunday    5 October 2008                     00.00
Sunday    5 October 2008                     11.30 or 14.30

The next and final Thai calendar race of the 2008 season will be the 6th round of the Thailand National Championship at Saraburi Circuit on October 4-5. The race invitation letter from the KAT is here, the additional weights here and the race schedule is here.

The results after last weekends National Championship Round 5 at Saraburi Circuit can be found here. The championship standing has been updated here. Some random pictures from the event can be found here.

The next race on the national calendar will be the 5th installment of the Thailand National Championship on Saraburi Circuit on September 20-21. As always, everyone is invited to join the races. The race invitation letter from the KAT is here, the additional weights here and the race schedule is here.

The points section has also been updated here.

Do yourself a favor: Click here, turn up your volume to violent, sit back and enjoy!

Wow, what a race ! 83 karts showed up for the season ending SuperKart race and through rain and sun it went. Yet another very nice event. The results from qualifying, heats and races, as well as prices for fastest laps can be found here (Corrected 9/9).

SuperKart Thailand Round 5 at Bira

The last of the SuperKart series races is on at Bira this weekend. Live TV again ! Lots of karts practicing for the race so do expect a good race event as always. AFOS races including Formula Renault and ATCC are on the big track so lots of action at Bira this weekend.

Judging by the number of karts practicing at Bira this last weekend (approx. 50), the next weekends final race at Bira Circuit this season, should be one not to miss ! An exiting layout makes for challenging and fun racing, with good overtaking opportunities. The SKT Round 5 newsletter can be found in Thai and English. The weight penalties can be found here. There are as always classes for everyone and anyone is welcome to join the races. Special trophies will this time also be handed out for fastest times in qualifying and heats.

Jack Lemvard won this weekends ADAC Pro race at Oschersleben in Germany, boding well for his entry into the World Touring Car Championship next season. Read the Ocean Tower 1 sponsored drivers own account of his 2 races and of hearing the Thai National anthem on the podium in Germany here.

By virtue of his commanding points lead in the Asian Touring Car Championship, our karting ace, Jack Lemvard already has secured the 2008 ATCC crown. Next week he is off to Germany and Oschersleben to race in the ADAC Pro race in support for the World Touring Car Championship. Jack is hoping to race next years full WTC Championship with his current sponsors. All the best to Jack as he is taking Thai racing to new heights.

The next race will be back to Bira Circuit for the season ending and super exiting Round 5 of the 2008 SuperKart Thailand series. Most championships are already settled so this will be a race for the race and a race to enjoy. Everyone is welcome to join the races. The track layout can be found here.

The National Championship Round 4 should be airing on UBC True Sport 62:
Saturday  6 September 2008                     11.30
Sunday    7 September 2008                     05.00
Sunday    7 September 2008                     16.00

The SuperKart Thailand Round 4 should be airing on UBC True Sport 62:
Saturday  30 August   2008                     11.30
Sunday    31 August   2008                     01.30
Sunday    31 August   2008                     14.00

The 4th round of the National Championship saw 45 karts racing at Saraburi Circuit in dry and nice conditions. The results can be found here and a report from the event (in Thai) can be found here. View the opening photo here.

AKOC Round 3, Sentul Indonesia

Tin obliterates the AKOC Field in the AKOC Round 3 in Sentul Indonesia.

After first having to DNF from a huge lead in the Pre-final with a broken engine, the outlook in the 22 kart grid looked dim for the Thai karting ace. In the final Stefano Marcello got off to a good lead followed by Ryan Mumford, all while Tin charged mercilessly up the field. Astonishingly, after only a hand full of laps he had gotten past all but Stefano and Ryan, who must have felt the pressure. When Stefano then seased his engine, Ryan pushed hard with Tin fast catching up, but then Ryan snapped his throttle cable and Tin could cruise in to an amazing victory.

Sandy Nicholas finished 3rd in The Rotax Max junior category on a very exiting and surely one of the very best tracks in Asia. The Sentul track has seen major upgrades and is now a dream to race at with superb facilities.

National Championship Round 4, Saraburi Circuit on Aug. 16-17

Saraburi Circuit it is and by the early signs a nice a cool race weekend should be the aim. The forth round of the Thai National Championship is on and YOU are invited. There are classes and levels for anyone, so do come and join the races.

The forth leg of the Asian Karting Championship will also run in Sentul, Indonesia this same weekend and some of our racers will be in action there as well. The next leg of the AKOC will be in Thailand and at Saraburi, so much to look forward to !

The next race will again be back to the beautiful race track by the lake, Saraburi Circuit. Do bring your barbeque grill and enjoy the weekend !

The race invitation is here, the schedule here and the ad on weight for the winners are here.

Pictures, in random order and sequence, from last weekends SuperKart race has been added here.

Yet another superb event in the Thailand SuperKart series at Bira last weekend. A hot and dry day with exiting and intense racing up and down the grids. With no less then 5 different children and youth categories, it is clear that kart racing is growing in Thailand. All credit to Khun Kitti and Khun Kajorn for contributing so much positive to the local karting scene. And, for those that was not at the track, everything was served up live on TV as a warm up to the Formula 1. The results from the SKT 4 can be found here and the points standing after this 4th round is here. Pictures from the event will be updated shortly.

SuperKart Thailand Round 4 at Bira

Do you want to be seen nation-wide on live TV ? Well Bira is the place for that this weekend. The SuperKart races will again go live with plenty of racing action. There are classes for everyone to join, children to seniors, beginners to top level international, so come on down to Bira this weekend and have your dose of adrenalin rush ! The weather should be nice and cool and perfect for racing. More information can be found below. Join us !

The National Championship ROUND 3 should be airing on UBC True Sport 62:
Saturday  2 August   2008                     11.30
Sunday    3 August   2008                     05.00
Sunday    3 August   2008                     23.00

So...., just a few more days until we finally meet again for the 4th Round of the SuperKart Thailand series, and we are back at Bira Circuit again. The race invitation and information in Thai and English can be found here. The race circuit layout can be found here and the weekends practice and race schedule is right here.

Everyone is welcome to join the race and if you should need any further help or advice, please contact race organizer Khun Kitti (kc_kart@hotmail.com).

The Thai contingent of 4 drivers thoroughly enjoyed the rather wet and again typhoon rich race weekend at Carmona Circuit. With intermittently blue skies and torrential downpour, set up was all but a gamble as competitors from all over asia raced it out. In Formula 125 Open Pasin did an excellent job securing 4th, while Jonathan struggled with engine problems, but still secured a third in Rok Senior. Petch had his hands full and had a thriller of a final in intermediate wet/dry conditions and numerous overtaking's, eventually securing 3rd. Sandy spun out of the prefinal, but the weather worked to his advantage with heavy rains just before the final, allowing him to go from last up to 4th overall in Open Junior and win the Rotax Max Junior category.

Shogun qualified 3rd, pre-final 2nd and final 1st podium at Inagawa Circuit last weekend. All practice sessions and Race Day were in dry and hot weather of 34-36 C, Sho raced bumper-to-bumper with All Japan's junior champion/Tony Kart Japan's factory driver in both pre-final and the final, another milestone for a Thai kid in gaining experiences abroad. His next race will be at Nakayaka Circuit.

Regret there will be no web updates this week, as we are all off to the Philippines for the 2nd leg of the Asian Open Kart Championships (AKOC).

Last weekends Rotax Max Challenge Round 4 & 5 was completed in grand style and the champions have been crowned. Results and World finals details when we return.

The next race in Thailand is of course Round 4 of the SuperKart and details will be posted early next weekend. The venue though is Bira Circuit and you need to start practice asap, as the competition will be tough as always. If you need any advice, engines or kart for this event, please contact race organizer Khun Kitti (kc_kart@hotmail.com).

The next race on the busy racing calendar is now the final 2008 Rotax Max Challenge of the year, with the World Finals qualifying up for grabs. Again, it is back up to Saraburi Circuit, the beautiful circuit by the lake and this time it will be a double race, as all heats will count with points towards the 2008 Championship and towards the World Finals. The weekend program can be found here.

The Points standing after Round 3 can be seen here.

The results from last weekends race in Khorat has just been received and has been posted here.

The results from the first race in Macao can be found here.

National Championship Round 3, Khorat on July 5-6

This time it is off to Khorat, for the National Championship Round 3. Remember to bring wet tires as chances of rain should be fairly high. Check up on the latest updates for the race below. A challenge for this weekend may also lay in the transition from 95 Bensin to 95 Gasohol... As always, everyone is invited to join the races !

SUPER KART THAILAND 2008   ROUND 3 should be airing on UBC True Sport 62:
Saturday  5 July   2008                     18.30
Sunday    6 July   2008                     03.30
Sunday    6 July   2008                     22.30

In Macao, for the first Round of the Asian Open Championship, Tin secured the win in the noble KF2 class, while Jonathan came second in the Rok Sr. Sandy finished 2nd in the Rotax Max Junior Class and Petch got third after leading until the last lap in the MiniRok class. Pasin had a very strong race in KF2, before having to retire after a big incident on the rain drenched circuit.

Over in Japan, Top won the Rotax Max junior race at the Mizunami Circuit for the Japan Regional Championship and Shogun finished 2nd and Kittitat 14th. Pattarapol finished 2nd in MiniMax and Turbo was back in action again finishing 7th in Rotax Max Senior.

The next race now will be the National Championship Round 3, scheduled for Sathorn Race Circuit in Khorat on July 5-6. This is one of the premier "upcountry" events of the season and should not be missed. The Sathorn Circuit is a blast to race on with ample overtaking opportunities. The KAT race invitation can be found here and the weekends schedule here. Please note that there has been a weight change in TAG Jr, where 3 kg has been added to the X30 engines. Please also be advised that you now will be racing on 95 Gasohol. Temperatures should be cool, but it is highly recommended to bring rain tires.

The results from the 2007 Khorat National race can be found here.

The hotel situation, Khorat Resort (Tel. 044-935111), Best Hotel (Tel. 044-278604) and Sima Thani Hotel (044-213100). The 2 best options are probably Khorat Resort and Sima Thani, the latter is a 4-5 star deluxe hotel with excellent evening buffets. Both are approx. 15 km from the track, while Best Hotel is around 7 km away. Additional info here.

The points standing after 3 rounds of the SuperKart Thailand series is here.

Statistics, fastest laps, positions, lap number, etc. is all here for the what if's...

Some random pictures from last weekends excellent race event in Saraburi has been updated. The race saw celebs, VIP's, Live TV, excellent weather, large grandstands packed with spectators and most importantly intense, but fair and clean racing. Very good event ! Read on >>>

The results after the weekends exiting SuperKart Thailand races at Saraburi Circuit has been updated here.

SuperKart Thailand Round 3, Saraburi Circuit June 15

Back to Saraburi Circuit again for the third Round of the SuperKart series. This time don't forget we will be LIVE on TV and there will also be a large contingent of new mini racers to join the event. Weather is getting more unstable now, so make sure you bring an extra set of wets. The upside though should be nice and cool temperatures. All are welcome to join the races !

The soon upcoming SuperKart Round 3 will be broadcast Live nationwide on UBC 62. In connection with Khun Kajorn's kids karting experience, a team of 16 new mini racers will join the event ! Everyone is kindly requested to help out the new racers with assistance and advice, to make them feel welcome into our karting fraternity. And behave... Curt, you reading this ?

The race schedule can be found here and the official race invitation here. As the race is broadcast live, the schedules will be more strict then normal and Qualifying will only be 5 minutes.

Are you joining the AKOC race in Macau in 3 weeks ? Get a birds eye view courtesy Google Earth of this FIA approved track here.

Want to race there ? Contact Mike Ord (michelin@hcm.vnn.vn) or Simon Tan (simonracing@hotmail.com) and they may have a complete race package for you.

The next race is only a week and a half away, with the SKT3 coming up at Saraburi Circuit on June 14-15. If you need any help assistance to join this race, please contact the race organizer SKT by Khun Kitti (kc_kart@hotmail.com).

There has been another change to the Rok Jr. regulations and a screw cap will now be fitted to the exhaust. The weight limit for Rok Jr. is again back to 145 kg. The organizer has indicated that a vote might be held amongst the competitors whether to do a lottery for the exhausts or not. This is in an attempt to make the huge variations in the exhaust performance more fair to all the racers.

The last round of the Rotax Max Challenge had even more international flavor then normal, with two visiting racers from Japan. Last years Japanese MiniMax Champion Takashi Kasai (12) and his sister Kana Kasai (14) both raced in the Rotax Max Junior class, with Takashi-san securing a 4th overall placing for the day. Click on pictures above for larger view.

KC Kart (SuperKart Organizer) has just informed us that there will also be a weight change for the Rok Junior class, from 145 kg to 150 kg. This is an attempt to limit the speed of this class, which undoubtedly will be one of Thailand's fastest. This move will also suit many slightly heavier pilots and allow them to stay in this class longer.

The official information from SuperKart Thailand re. the change in regulation for Rok Jr. exhaust pipes. Also, attached please find the Rok Fische and a drawing of the now changed Exhaust pipe. Anyone requiring further clarification, please contact SKT by Khun Kitti (kc_kart@hotmail.com).

เรียน นักแข่ง รุ่น ROK JUNIOR ทุกท่าน เรื่อง แจ้งเปลียนกฎกติกา ท่อไอเสีย เนื่องจากการแข่งขัน 2 สนาม ในปี 2008 ที่ผ่านมาแล้ว นักแข่งหลายท่าน ได้มีความสงสัย ว่าท่อไอเสีย ในรุ่น ROK JUNIOR ที่มี ท่อร่วมไอเสีย แต่ละอัน ไม่เหมือนกันโดยเฉพาะท่อร่วมอันเล็กของรุ่น ROK JUNIOR ไม่เท่ากัน มาจากโรงงาน ผลิต จะทำให้มีการได้เปรียบ เสียเปรียบ กันมาก คณะกรรมการได้มีความเห็นว่า ให้นักแข่งในรุ่นนี้ ตัดท่อร่วมไอเสียที่มีในรุ่น ROK JUNIOR ออก แล้วปิดรู ให้เหมือนในรุ่น ROK 125 cc ( รุ่นผู้ใหญ่) ตั้งแต่ สนาม 3 วันที่ 15 มิถุนายน 2551 เป็นต้นไป น้ำหนัก / กฎกติกาเครื่องยนต์เหมือนเดิม คณะกรรมการหวังนักแข่งทุกท่านคงเข้าใจในการเปลียนครั้ง เพื่อทุกๆท่านจะได้ไม่มีปัญหาเรื่องท่อไอเสีย ในรุ่น ROK JUNIOR ต่อไป คณะกรรมกาจัดการแข่งขัน

They returned this week full of praise for the Meritus Formula BMW Team, who had invited them to come and test the Formula BMW's at the Sepang F1 Circuit in Malaysia. After 2 full days of testing, some sore arms were reported, but the two budding Formula pilots were overjoyed with the experience. Both Jonathan and Pasin have been regulars on the karting Podium of late and are now looking to enhance their racing experience further. You can see pictures from the test here.

KC Kart (SuperKart Organizer) has just announced that there will be a change to the Rok junior regulations with immediate effect. The exhaust pipe extension for Rok Jr. will not be required anymore. The extension piece can now be cut of and welded shut. This is a move intended to make the ROK Jr. class more even and fair for everyone. The Rok Jr. class already promotes one of the most fun and fair classes to race in Thailand and although this announced move will make the class a little faster, this is considered still to be within acceptable levels. Come on and join this very exiting class, it is open for anyone in the age group 12 to 16 years old !

Just back from Saraburi Circuit after practice in preparation for the next 2 upcoming races. SC has seen several track improvements and numerous new white pit tents were being raised in the upper pit area as we left. The weather was nice and mild, with a very nice breeze coming in over the lake, much like a resort weekend !

The first race is only a week away (June 1), with the 3rd Round of the Rotax Max Challenge coming up. Everyone is invited to race in this very even championship !

Two weeks later (June 15th) will see the 3rd Round of the SuperKart Thailand and True Vison Championship. Just like the RMC, the SKT promotes excellent racing conditions with equally powered Rok engines. Whether a new or experienced driver, you are invited to join the races.

Anyone requiring assistance with transport, mechanics, parts, karts, engines or advice, please feel free to contact us here at info_english@kartthai.com/info_ thai@kartthai.com or RMC by Khun Shine (service.rotaxthailand@yahoo.com), SKT by Khun Kitti (kc_kart@hotmail.com) or Mike Ord (michelin@hcm.vnn.vn).

SUPER KART THAILAND 2008   ROUND 2 should be airing on UBC True Sport 62:
Saturday  24 May   2008                     17.30
Sunday    25 May   2008                     04.00
Sunday    25 May   2008                     14.30

The Pizza Company Motorsport Team just announced the signing of Ratthapark Wilairot for the MotoGP 250 cc class into its race team. Ratthapark (son of famous Thai racer Christmas Wilairot) just finished 8th in this weekends race in China.

Further, The Pizza Company will be sponsoring former Thai karter James Grunwell in the Asia Formula V6 in 2008, seeing James on from karts through Formula BMW to now the big league. Read more on the Pizza Company Motorsport Team web site here.

Mini Siam Racing Circuit is announcing a Charity Race to raise funds for underprivileged children on May 18. The race event will be held at MiniSiam race track and will feature 4 classes: Comer, Yamaha, Honda 275cc (four stroke) and Open 125 cc.

Anyone interested to attend this charitable event should contact Khun Kob on 081 9496549, email kob_superkart@hotmail.com or www.kob-racing-realestate.com

SuperKart Thailand Round 2, Bira Circuit May 4

OK, we are on again ! SuperKart Thailand Round 2, fast and furious !! It is Bira Circuit this time, the track layout is fast - expect lap times in the 45-50 second bracket. Bear in mind that the ROK and ROK Jr classes will be on the new Bridgestone YKB tires. DO NOT forget to bring your ID info this time, you may loose your points if you don't !!! Oh yes, wet tires, make sure you bring wet tires, lots of them, Bira Circuit has had rain every afternoon for the past many days. The track today was nice a dry until 17:00 by when the flood gates open wide and the torrential rain pored down. All are welcome and all are served ! Welcome to join the races at Bira this weekend.

• Round 1: JUNE 28-29 Coloane, Macau

Rotax Max Challenge, Round 2 at Bira

It is the Rotax Max Challenge race weekend at Bira coming up... Anyone can race in this event, as there are classes all the way from 4 stroke rental karts to fiercely competitive Challenge classes. Practice on Saturday and races on Sunday as usual. The race layout at Bira is a new one and has not been raced before. Lap times so far has been in the 55 second range, but expect this to start tumbling as the Mojo race rubber goes down. Welcome to Bira for the races !

The April issue of Italian Vroom Magazine again has a wide report about Thai Karting, this time it was the SKT2 that was covered. Again this is thanks to Michel Petrotchenko and his website kartingphotography.com, which is now getting international notoriety thanks both to his excellent kart pictures and journalistic skill. In the words of the elusive MP, "the safest way to get YOUR picture in the magazines is to WIN the races". ... it probably helps if MP is taking pictures of you on your way to victory as well !

National Championship Round 2 at Bira

Another weekend - another race! This time we are back to Bira Circuit for the 2nd National Championship event. Temperatures are rising, so make sure to bring plenty of cold drinks... Don't forget that Khun Kitti has offered another THB 10 000 bonus to any winner with a Rok engine, so choose carefully ! As always anyone and everyone is invited to join our races, whether as racer or spectator - Bira has got something for all ! See you track side and welcome !

SUPER KART THAILAND 2008   ROUND 1
should be airing on UBC True Sport 2 [A36 or D62]  as follows:
Saturday  5 APRIL  2008                     16.30 am
Sunday    6 APRIL  2008                     04.00 am
Sunday    6 APRIL  2008                     11.30 am

Wes has announced a fire sale of karts with an additional 30% discount on all his karts. The already heavily discounted, virtually new karts are a steal for any entry level karter. Here is all you need to get started in Junior karting at a very low price. Check out the used kart section.

• Round 1: JUNE 28-29 Coloane, Macau
• Round 2: JULY 26-27 Carmona, Philippines
• Round 3: AUGUST 16-17 Sentul, Indonesia
• Round 4: OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 2 Saraburi, Thailand
• Round 5: NOVEMBER 28-30 Coloane, Macau
• Round 6: DECEMBER 13-14 Diamond Coast, Hong Kong

SuperKart Thailand Round 1, Results

The results from the weekends hot and action packed races in Saraburi is out and can be found here. Again a very nice event with intense and challenging racing up and down the various classes. Worth noting must be Guykoh's classical win in the ROK 125 class, which left the hard fighting Shogun and Jonathan wondering where their lead went. You will not see many of those race endings !! Petch again raced supreme in MiniRok and Viravich won the Comer class. Jukka celebrated his first win of the season in the Formula B, while Shogun blasted to victory in Formula A. Kittitat won the Junior category, while the Cadet Class A will have to await their results pending "deliberations". In spite of both the soaring track temperatures and the intense racing, the event unfolded very nicely and we will be looking forward to the next race.

SuperKart Thailand Round 1, Saraburi Circuit March 16

This weekend see's the Thai karting scene moving back up to the beautiful Saraburi Circuit for the first Round of the SKT this year. Remember to bring your grill for some nice pit lane barbeque, while relaxing in the shades watching the races. As always the SKT series offers great racing fun, both on and off the track, combined with the allure or great offers and the potential of sponsored races in the Rok World Finals. Not to be missed ! See you track side in Saraburi.

There has been some changes to the Cadet Class regulations and to the race Schedule for next weekends SuperKart Race. Please check below. Rumors also has it that the race organizers may come out with a serious sponsorship package for racers in the True Vision Junior Kart Championship this year. Stay tuned for more information...

The points from last weekends Rotax Max Challenge has been update here.