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22/12/2009 MERRY CHRISTMAS 2009 AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010! A NEW YEAR PRESENT FOR YOUR DESKTOP
Click here for a new year celebration gift for your computer desktop. (Right click and choose 'save as wallpaper') Available only in one resolution size (1280 x 960 pxls).

WARNING: Street racing is illegal. The picture is computer generated and the kart was never there at the Democracy Monument!!!
22/12/2009 MERRY CHRISTMAS 2009 AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010! NEWS FOR YOUR RACING NEXT YEAR HERE TOO!

That was all for 2009 season. Now let's talk 2010! The following (which can be downloaded here) are tentative schedules for 2010 season, which is set to be one of the most exciting as ever! Apart from the usual suspect of Thailand National Championship (NAT), Super Kart Thailand (SKT) and the Rotax Max Challenge Thailand (RMC), we have been told to brace for another new series, the Asia Zone race status of Thailand Open Kart Prix 2010 (TOKP) organized by XF Racing. The rumor has it that this international Asia series will run with the premiere line of Super KF engines with biggest prize ever in Thailand's kart racing. Take that!!

Date Race Round Venue
Feb 20-21 NAT 1 Bira Kart
Feb 20-21 TOKP 1 Bira Kart
Mar 7 RMC 1 Bira Kart
Mar 21 SKT 1 Bira Kart
Apr 3-4 NAT 2 S.C. Saraburi
??? ???    
Apr 25 SKT 2 S.C. Saraburi
May 9 RMC 2 Bira Kart
Jun 12-13 NAT 3 Bira Kart
??? ???    
Jul 4 SKT 3 S.C. Saraburi
??? ???    
Jul 25 NAT 4 S.C. Saraburi
Aug 8 RMC 3 S.C. Saraburi
Aug 22 SKT 4 Bira Kart
Sep 4-5 RMC 4,5 Bira Kart
Sep 18-19 NAT 5 S.C. Saraburi
??? ???    
Oct 3 SKT 5 S.C. Saraburi
Nov 6-7 NAT 6 Bira Kart
Dec 4-5 TOKP 6 S.C. Saraburi

Note that ??? remains in questions as it was marked hidden in the official file. Possibly the Thailand Open Kart Prix tentative slots.
30/11/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 6 - RESULTS & FINAL STANDINGS
The complete results of the National Championship final race can be found here (ZIP file). The final championship standings here. Congratulations for all top three classified drivers. Note from the championship standings that final-round absent drivers hilighted in yellow are not eligible for the championship determination.
30/11/2009 AKOC AT MACAU AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5 ON TRUESPORT 2

AKOC MACAU will be broadcasted on TrueVision Truesport 2 on NOVEMBER 30 (MONDAY) Time 1400h

Thailand National Championship 2009 Round 5 will be broadcasted on TrueVision Truesport 2 on the following date and time:
DECEMBER 5 SATURDAY --- Time 1130h
DECEMBER 6 SUNDAY (LATE SATURDAY NIGHT - EARLY SUNDAY MORNING) --- Time 0400h
DECEMBER 7 MONDAY --- Time 1700h
13/11/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 6 - SCHEDULE, STANDINGS & HANDICAP
The schedule for Round 6 can be found here. Standings after round 5 (REVISED ON 26 NOV IN CLUBMAN) here. Weight handicap for the start of round 6 here.
13/11/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 6 - THE FINAL SHOWDOWN
The final round of this year's racing is here. Thailand National Championship Round 6 is held at Bira Kart on November 28-29. Invitation letter can be found here both in Thai and English.
13/11/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5 WITH AKOC - RESULTS
The result of the exhilarating THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5 WITH AKOC can be found here. The results of 125 JUNIOR OPEN class is still pending stewards decision.
03/11/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5 WITH AKOC - REGULATION FOR CLUBMAN and YAMAHA-ENGINED CLASSES
Please note that for all CLUBMAN and YAMAHA-engined classes (YAMAHA CHALLENGE, YAMAHA SL, SUPER CADET) will run according to Thailand National Championship Regulations! These CLUBMAN and YAMAHA classes will use BRIDGESTONE tires!

(Revised 04/11/2009) Add Clubman class for Bridgestone tires.
30/10/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5 WITH AKOC - EVENT SCHEDULE UPDATED!!!
The official practice and raceday schedule of Thailand National Championship Round 5 with AKOC has been updated here. The event will start with free practice on Thursday November 5 and round up on Sunday November 8. The event regulation can be found below. See you there at the biggest kart event this year!
30/10/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5 WITH AKOC - IMPORTANT TECHNICAL BULLENTIN ON KF CLUTCH
Attention to all Formula 125 Junior and Formula 125 Senior entrant. According to the AKOC TECHNICAL BULLENTIN (CLICK HERE), ALL FORMULA 125 JUNIOR AND FORMULA 125 SENIOR MUST USE NEW CIK CLUTCH 2009!
28/10/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5 WITH AKOC - EVENT SCHEDULE
The official practice and raceday schedule of Thailand National Championship Round 5 with AKOC can be found here. (OBSOLETED, PLEASE SEE ANNOUNCEMENT ON 30/10/2009 FOR UPDATED) The event will start with free practice on Thursday November 5 and round up on Sunday November 8. The event regulation can be found below. See you there at the biggest kart event this year!
16/10/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5 WITH AKOC - CLARIFICATION ON OVERALLS AND HELMETS
Please note that, for the upcoming Thailand National Championship Round 5 with AKOC:
- DRIVERS WHO REGISTERED ONLY FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ONLY: You may use the overalls and racing helmets as usual (Non-CIKFIA overalls or non-SNELL helmets may still be used for driver in this category)
- DRIVERS WHO REGISTERED IN AKOC (BOTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP & AKOC or AKOC ONLY): It is compulsory by regulation for you to race with CIKFIA LEVEL 2 RACING OVERALLS with SNELL STANDARD HELMETS!
05/10/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2010!!!
Just as the 2009 season is still under the way with two more rounds to go, we have received the tentative schedule for 2010 season. You can have a look at here:
ROUND 1 FEBRUARY 7, 2010
ROUND 2 APRIL 4, 2010
ROUND 3 JUNE 6, 2010
ROUND 4 JULY 25, 2010
ROUND 5 SEPTEMBER 19, 2010
ROUND 6 NOVEMBER 6, 2010
02/10/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5 WITH AKOC - PRESS RELEASE AND SCHEDULE
Press conference for the upcoming round 5 of Thailand National Championship in conjunction with AKOC can be found here (in Thai)
Practice and raceday schedule can be found here.
01/10/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Important information concerning ROUND 5 of Thailand National Championship in conjunction with AKOC can be found here in the invitation letter here in Thai / English. Please read carefully as there are supplementary regulation announced!
22/09/2009 SUPER KART THAILAND 2009 - THE CHOSEN ONE!

Super Kart Thailand 2009 Round 5 has concluded last weekend. The final championship standings for the series can be found here. Congratulations for the series champion in various ROK classes who will represent the Thailand National Pride in the ROK CUP on 18-25 OCTOBER. Also, with great support from Khun Kajorn, champions of various classes will get subsidy to race in Macau in the Asian Karting Championship as well! May we cross the fingers for all Thailand team drivers the best of luck in their challenges!
07/09/2009 SUPER KART THAILAND 2009 - ROUND 5 THE FINAL SHOWDOWN!

Super Kart Thailand 2009 Round 5, the final race of SKT this year will be held on 20 SEPTEMBER at S.C. Saraburi. This will decide who will represent Thailand in the Rok Cup Finals. The organizer would like to emphasize that no private cars and light truck can be driven in the paddock aread during 0740h - 1730h. Unloading must be done only before or after the said period. Motorcycle and any automated transportation are banned from the paddock. Except for all emergency and organizer vehicle. Race organizer would like to remind for high possibility of percipitation and call for good preparation of rain equipment.

Practice schedule and raceday schedule can be downloaded now. As well as Championship Standings up to round 4.
28/08/2009 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 4 ON TRUESPORT 2

Thailand National Championship 2009 Round 4 will be broadcasted on TrueVision Truesport 2 on the following date and time:
AUGUST 29 SATURDAY --- Time 1130h
AUGUST 30 SUNDAY (LATE SATURDAY NIGHT - EARLY SUNDAY MORNING) --- Time 0400h
AUGUST 30 SUNDAY --- Time 1600h
13/08/2009 SUPER KART THAILAND 2009 - CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS AFTER ROUND 3

Championship after round 3 of Super Kart Thailand 2009 can be found here.
11/08/2009 SUPER KART THAILAND 2009 ROUND 4 - SCHEDULE

Super Kart Thailand 2009 Round 4 will be held on 22-23 August at BIRA KART. You can find the PRACTICE SCHEDULE HERE and RACING SCHEDULE HERE. The race will also be broadcasted live on TrueVisions TrueSports 2 on 23 August 1500-1700hrs. Racing invitation letter can be found here. All drivers are requested to attend the opening ceremony as per this invitation.

Please carefully read the regulation amendment regarding ROK carburetor on 09/07/2009.
11/08/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 4 -RESULTS, RACE REPORTS, CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS & WEIGHT HANDICAP FOR ROUND 5

Race results of round 4 in the following classes can be found here: BABY ROK // SUPER CADET & MINIROK // YAMAHA SL // YAMAHA CHALLENGE // 125 JUNIOR OPEN // 125 JUNIOR OPEN (ROK/MAX) // 125 SENIOR MAX // 125 SENIOR OPEN & CLUBMAN // KF2

Also here:- Race reports in Thai // Championship Standings after round 4 // Weight handicap for round 5
16/07/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 4 - CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS, SCHEDULE AND WEIGHT HANDICAP UPDATED
SCHEDULE AMENDMENTS!!!!!!

Thailand National Championship Round 4 - Practice day is on AUGUST 8th and race day AUGUST 9th at S.C. SARABURI. Weight handicap for race winners can be found here. // Schedule for practice and race day here. // Championship standings covering Round 3 here (corrected). // Racing Invitation Letter here.

*** IN THE RACING INVITATION, THE KARTING ASSOCIATION OF THAILAND ANNOUNCES THE SCHEDULE ALTERATION FOR ROUND 5 AND 6! GIVEN THE TIGHT SCHEDULES OF AKOC AT MACAU ON 11 OCTOBER MAKING IT LOGISTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR DRIVERS TO RACE AT BOTH SERIES. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5 IS RE-SCHEDULED TO FORMERLY ROUND 6 AT S.C. SARABURI IN CONJUNCTION WITH AKOC ON 8 NOVEMBER. ROUND 6 WILL MOVE TO 22 NOVEMBER AT BIRA KART
16/07/2009 SUPER KART THAILAND 2009 ROUND 4 - SCHEDULE

SEE ANNOUNCEMENT ON 11/08/2009

15/07/2009 SKT ROUND 3 ON TRUEVISION

Super Kart Thailand 2009 Round 3 will be broadcasted on TrueVision TrueSport 3 on the following date and time:

SATURDAY JULY 25 --- Time 14.30 PM
SUNDAY JULY 26 --- Time 01.30 AM (LATE SATURDAY NIGHT - EARLY SUNDAY MORNING)
SUNDAY JULY 26 --- Time 19.00 PM

SATURDAY AUGUST 1 --- Time 11.30 PM
SUNDAY AUGUST 2 --- Time 01.30 AM (LATE SATURDAY NIGHT - EARLY SUNDAY MORNING)
SUNDAY AUGUST 2 --- Time 19.00 PM

09/07/2009 SUPER KART THAILAND - IMPORTANT REGULATION AMENDMENTS!!!

 

 

Due to recent advantageous gains over those fitted with illegal special carburetor jets in all BABY/MINI/JUNIOR/SENIOR ROK. These jets are not available locally and strictly against the regulation of ROK organization. Only main jet is allowed to be varied, all other jets must remained original ATD brand according to regulation. The next meeting will be strictly scrutinized on carburetors as stewards are now equipped with examination tools. Racers are required to read the following regulations for each class!

CARBURETOR REGULATION FOR BABY ROK // CARBURETOR REGULATION FOR MINI ROK // CARBURETOR REGULATION FOR JUNIOR/SENIOR ROK
06/07/2009 PTT ROTAX MOJO MAX CHALLENGE ROUND 3 - TRACK LAYOUT AND SCHEDULE

A reminder from the race organizer of PTT ROTAX MOJO MAX CHALLENGE. Round 3 of this series will be on JULY 12th, 2009 at BIRA KART. The all-new race track layout can be found here. Expect the challenging line and ample overtaking opportunities. Race schedules are being finalised and can be found on the series website http://www.thailandrmc.com

UPDATE! For those who are unable or haven't practiced this new layout, the aerial picture with the new track layout can be downloaded here. This should help those who haven't driven this new line. Note that lines are drawn based on CENTERLINE of the track, not the actual racing lines. Expect challenging opportunities in overtaking at the far left (snail complex) which has been cut half into double apex kink right hander followed by double S's turns. Aerial picture courtesy of Michel Petrochenko. (kartingphotography.com)
17/06/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 4 - CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS, SCHEDULE AND WEIGHT HANDICAP

Thailand National Championship Round 4 - Practice day is on AUGUST 8th and race day AUGUST 9th at S.C. SARABURI. Weight handicap for race winners can be found here. // Schedule for practice and race day here. // Championship standings covering Round 3 here (corrected).
29/06/2009 RACE RESULTS FROM SKT ROUND 3
Complete race results of last weekend's SUPER KART THAILAND ROUND 3 at S.C. SARABURI.
Further information can also be found at the series website http://www.superkartthai.com
23/06/2009 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3 ON TRUESPORT 3

Thailand National Championship 2009 Round 3 will be broadcasted on TrueVision Truesport 3 on the following date and time:
JULY 4 SATURDAY --- Time 1130h
JULY 5 SUNDAY (LATE SATURDAY NIGHT - EARLY SUNDAY MORNING)--- Time 0400
JULY 5 SUNDAY --- Time 1600h
17/06/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3 - RESULTS AND SELECTED PHOTOS

64 karters raced in Round 3 of Thailand National Championship at Bira last weekend. Only two are missing on mission to AKOC at Macau Coloane. The entire results can be downloaded here. Selected photos here.
13/06/2009 SUPER KART THAILAND 2009 - ROUND 3 AT S.C. SARABURI

Super Kart Thailand 2009 Round 3 at S.C. Saraburi track is on 27-28 JUNE. Final heats will be live broadcasted on True Sports 2 TrueVisions from 1500h-1700h. There will also be 21 young cadets from True Vision Drivers Training joining the race for the first time this round! Please book the pits with Khun Noom Tel. 086-3773915. All racers are asked to attend the opening ceremony by the Governor of Saraburi and Khun Kajorn, souvenirs will be distributed only at the ceremony. All comprehensive details including practice schedule, race schedule, scrutineering schedule, weight handicap for winning drivers, invitation to opening ceremony and location map, can be found respectively, or you can download the complete information pack here.
26/05/2009 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE KARTING ASSOCIATION OF THAILAND

  • Confirmation of the next round, Round 3 on 13-14 JUNE at BIRA KART
  • All classes except SUPER CADET and MINI ROK will use BRIDGESTONE YKC tires
  • HRH Crown Prince Trophy will still be presented to CLUBMAN class
  • KF2 (30 UP) will have HRH Crown Prince Trophy status instead of the 125 SENIOR OPEN (35 UP)
  • Cost and budgets from all previous rounds will be declared at the track's announcement board
  • Racers in 125 OPEN/125 JR OPEN who applied, for example, 125 JR OPEN and 125 MAX JR, will pay only 2000 Baht in the adjunct class
  • TrueVisions program drivers may join the MINI ROK class in this round

More details can be found in this letter.
21/05/2009 SKT ROUND 2 ON TRUEVISION

Super Kart Thailand 2009 Round 2 will be broadcasted on TrueVision TrueSport 3 on the following date and time:
Saturday 23 MAY --- Time 1430h
Sunday 24 MAY --- Time 0030h (Saturday Night)
Sunday 24 MAY --- Time 2300h (Sunday Night)
04/05/2009 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2 ON TRUESPORT 3

Thailand National Championship 2009 Round 2 will be broadcasted on TrueVision Truesport 3 on the following date and time:
MAY 9 SATURDAY --- Time 1130h
MAY 10 SUNDAY (SATURDAY NIGHT)--- Time 0030h
MAY 10 SUNDAY --- Time 2300h
04/05/2009 RACE REPORT - SHOGUN NOW RANKS 12th FROM 287 IN JAPAN ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE

A race report on the expedition of Shogun in his racing in Suzuka Championship Round 3.

- Free Practices, Official Practices and Race Day run on dry conditions around 17-20C
- There were 48 karts in Sho's Class. He qualified at 10th, started pre-final at 10th and finished at 7th.
- He started the final grid at 14th and finished at 8th.

He now ranks 12th out of 287 entries in JAPAN ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE. Race report and photo courtesy of K. Beng
02/05/2009 SUPER KART THAILAND 2009 - ROUND 2 - REGULATION AMENDMENTS!!!

The organizer of the Super Kart Thailand 2009 announces for the change in regulations of MINIMUM WEIGHT of FORMULA A/B in each engines. The main idea is to bring up the performance on the same par. However, increasing the weight of KF2 karts would lead to safety concerns, Hence, the organizer reduces the weights handicap of all engines in FORMULA A/B EXCEPT FOR KF2 ENGINES by 3 kg. Please see details in the attached file here (THAI) and here (ENGLISH).

Also, the organizer announces the tyre changes from BRIDGESTONE YKB to slightly harder compound BRIDGESTONE YKC in this round, except for MINI ROK and CADET A category which still run on BRIDGESTONE YJL. See details here (THAI) and here (ENGLISH). New regulations amended are effective Round 2.

A piece of warning to all competitors: There will be 9 official stewards on the control tower and 59 on the corner posts. SKT organizer will conduct a full stream of FUEL TESTING for all TOP 3 finishers. All karts finish on top 3 will have their fuel collected in a container which drivers must sign to confirm the samples. Fuel will be submitted to the laboratory the following day for thorough check. Any irregularities will be disqualified and trophies confiscated.
01/05/2009 PTT ROTAX MOJO MAX CHALLENGE ROUND 2- RACE REMINDER
A reminder from the race organizer of PTT ROTAX MOJO MAX CHALLENGE. Round 2 of this series will be on MAY 31st, 2009 at S.C. Saraburi.
01/05/2009 SUPER KART THAILAND 2009 - ROUND 2

The organizer of the Super Kart Thailand 2009 kindly ask for all the racers to attend the opening ceremony on this Round 2 at Bira Kart, which is 10 MAY. The attire is racesuit and helmets on the start/finish straight. Meeting time is 1440h and LIVE BROADCAST is 1500h onwards on TRUEVISIONS and NBT-CH11. Please see the detail in the attached letter.

The schedule for official practice and raceday for Super Kart Thailand 2009 Round 2 is available here.
01/05/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2009 - ROUND 2 - POINTS STANDING
Points standing after Round 2 of Thailand National Championship 2009 can be found here. Also, the weight handicap for the next round, Round 3 at Bira on 14 JUNE can be found here.
27/04/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2009 - ROUND 2 - RESULTS
Results of Thailand National Championship Round 2 at S.C. Saraburi can be found here separated in each class:

SUPER CADET/MINI ROK
YAMAHA CHALLENGE
YAMAHA SL
125 JUNIOR OPEN/MAX/ROK
125 SENIOR MAX
125 SENIOR OPEN/CLUBMAN/KZ2
KF 2
30/03/2009 RACE REPORT - SHOGUN 9th IN ALL JAPAN CHAMPION WEST ROUND 2

A race report on the expedition of Shogun in his racing in All Japan Champion West Round 2. He raced in KF2 class.

SHOGUN/ 2009 ALL JAPAN CHAMPION WEST ROUND 2/ NAKAYAMA CIRCUIT
- Free practising on Friday went on dry/ windy condition, 15-19 C;
- Official Practising on Saturday run on wet/ rainny track in all sessions;
- Race day was back on dry condition again but colder than on Friday.
- There were 14 karts in KF2 class in total, Shogun qualiified 9th, finished pre-final at 5th and the final at 9th.

Pictures can be found here, courtesy of Mr. Pakpoom
25/04/2009 SKT ROUND 1 ON TRUEVISION & ROUND 2 SCHEDULE

Super Kart Thailand 2009 Round 1 will be broadcasted on TrueVision on the following date and time:
25 APRIL --- Time 2300h
26 APRIL --- Time 0400h
26 APRIL --- Time 1130h

The schedule for official practice and raceday for Super Kart Thailand 2009 Round 2 is available now.
22/04/2009 ROUND 2 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IS NOW A GO!!
ROUND 2 OF THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IS A GO!!!!
After the week of political uncertainty and instability concerns, we are pleased to announce that Round 2 of Thailand National Championship is CONFIRM on 25-26 APRIL at S.C. SARABURI! All schedules and supplementary regulations as endorsed on 02/04/2009 are still applied in this race. Hope to see you all on track!
22/04/2009 ROK CUP INTERNATIONAL FINAL 2009
K.C. Kart Thailand, the organizer of Super Kart Thailand 2009, announces the ROK CUP INTERNATIONAL FINAL 2009. The event will select the best of Thai drivers to represent Thailand in the events on 21-25 OCTOBER 2009 at SOUTH GARDA KARTING, ITALY. This is the golden opportunity to race abroad representing Thailand, sponsored by K.C. Kart Thailand. You can find the TECHNICAL REGULATIONS and SPORTING REGULATIONS of this year's final here.
14/04/2009 STOP PRESS - ROUND 2 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IS RESCHEDULED!
ROUND 2 OF THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IS POSTPONED BY ONE WEEK!

Due to possible safety and security threat and still brewing political instability concerns, Karting Association of Thailand regreattably announces that, Round 2 of Thailand National Championship 2009 IS POSTPONED BY ONE WEEK awaiting steady state. ROUND 2 IS PROVISIONALLY ON 25-26 APRIL AT S.C. SARABURI. Please stay tuned for any further announcement!

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and for previous mis-understandings on the racing status in the afternoon. After long consulting with all parties involved, it is concluded that the race should be postponed to allow for the stability to be restored and confidence regained.
02/04/2009 RACE REMINDER - ROUND 2 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
After the Songkran Festival is the convergence of Thailand National Championship Round 2 at S.C. Saraburi. The first race of the year at this track. The raceday is on 19 APRIL 2009. Drivers and mechanic teams are suggested to read the Invitation Letter here as there are some regulation changes. (Now in Thai and English) Saturday practice and Sunday raceday schedule here.
01/04/2009 RACE RESULTS AND PICTURES FROM SKT ROUND 1 + SCHEDULE CHANGES!!!!
Race results and Points standings of last weekend's SUPER KART THAILAND ROUND 1 at BIRA KART. You can find selected pictures from the organizer here.
Further information can also be found at the series website http://www.superkartthai.com

ANOTHER SCHEDULE ALTERATION! ROUND 3 OF SUPER KART THAILAND 2009 HAS BEEN MOVED TO 28 JUNE 2009 AT S.C. SARABURI TO ACCOMODATE RACERS OF THE TWO SERIES.
30/03/2009 BREAKING NEWS - CEO OF WILLIAMS F1 TEAM TO VISIT THAILAND!!
An invitation from 2W Karting and Mr. Kitti of Super Kart Thailand to all karters to attend the seminar of "Dream Chasing to F1 with Williams F1 and 2W Karting." On TUESDAY 31 MARCH from 1330h-1530h, that is TOMORROW AFTERNOON, the CEO of WILLIAMS F1 TEAM, Mr. Adam Parr, will visit Thailand en route from the exciting Australian Grand Prix. The event will be held at BALLROOM 1 of THE SUKHOTHAI HOTEL, SATHON ROAD. You can find the invitation letter here and the hotel location here.
30/03/2009 RACE REPORT - SHOGUN 11th IN SUZUKA CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2
A race report on the expedition of Shogun in his racing in Suzuka Championship Japan Round 2. He finished 11th in this ultra-competitive series and went as high as 2nd in qualifying session. Race report, results and Shogun's championship standing can be found here, race pictures courtesy of Shogun's dad Mr. Beng can be found here.
17/03/2009 LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT - THE 10th ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS 2009
According to the website of Ghibli International Raceway and kartsportnews.com, the location of this year's the 10th ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS 2009 has been announced. After 2008 edition in La Conca, Italy, this year the 1308-metre GHIBLI INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY in Sharm-el-Shiekh, EGYPT takes host on DECEMBER 5-12, 2009. This is the second time the Grand Finals visit this track after 2003 and after 2007 when it last held in the sandy middle east at Al-ain, UAE. THREE winners of this year's JUNIOR MAX, MAX CHALLENGE+MASTERS and DD2 will be qualified for these three seats. This is a golden opportunity for racers to race in the international standards with 216 karts from 55 countries!
14/03/2009 RACE REMINDER - SUPER KART THAILAND 2009 - ROUND 1
A reminder from the race organizer of SUPER KART THAILAND 2009. Round 1 on MARCH 28 at BIRA KART. Announcement regarding the JUNIOR ROK EXHAUST can be found here. Track layout is here. Also, Saturday practice and Sunday race schedule and invitation letter in Thai and English.
You can now follow the news of SUPER KART THAILAND racing series at their new website http://www.superkartthai.com
14/03/2009 ASIAN KARTING OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2009 - ANOTHER SCHEDULE CHANGES
Yet another changes to the 2009 calendar, this time the ASIAN KARTING OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2009. The FIRST ROUND of AKOC 2009 has been moved to JUNE 14, still COLOANE, MACAU. Please note that the schedule is now in collision path with Round 3 of THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! Clarification from organizers should come soon!
14/03/2009 PTT ROTAX MOJO MAX CHALLENGE THAILAND 2009
Racers can find the posters of the PTT ROTAX MOJO MAX CHALLENGE THAILAND 2009 series here. Race results and photos will also get published in various magazines to be announced!
04/03/2009 PTT ROTAX MOJO MAX CHALLENGE 2009 - ROUND 1 SCHEDULE UPDATES AND TECH BULLENTIN
SCHEDULE UPDATES: A few modification has been made to the race schedule on the SERVICING PARK OPEN time period. Please use this revised schedule here for this weekend race.

TECHNICAL BULLENTIN: Please note that the new cylinders cannot be used in the first race. The new cylinders are valid as of after the first race. New cylinders DO NOT PROVIDE ANY GAIN OR LOSS IN PERFORMANCE! Please read the technical bullentin here.
04/03/2009 RACE REPORT - SHOGUN 6th IN SUZUKA CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1

Nanin 'Shogun' Indra-Payoong raced in Round 1 of Suzuka Championship. Here are the race reports, results and the pictures courtesy of Mr. Pakpoom Indra-Payoong:

  • There were 41 karts in Sho's Class in Suzuka Championship Round 1
  • Free Practices on Friday went on rain condition
  • Official Practices on Saturday run in dry, cold temperature about 5-7 C in average
  • Qualifying Session on Sunday morning went back to wet condition, Sho did 6th position in the time trial
  • Qualifying Heat run in dry/ slick tyres, Sho finished 5th position
  • Final was also in dry condition, Sho started 9th position in the final grid and finished final at 6th position
01/03/2009 PTT ROTAX MOJO MAX CHALLENGE 2009 - ROUND 1
The first round of PTT ROTAX MOJO MAX CHALLENGE ROUND 1 is on March 8, 2009 at BIRA KART. The schedule for practice and raceday can be found here. The event will run according to strict regulations, which can be found in the series announcement on 02/02/2009 or in Racing Series section. Only sealed engines are allowed to score towards Grand Finals Seats. Please note the Supplementary Regulation for RADIATORS exception and also FRONT BRAKES are not allowed in 125 MAX class. Track layout has been finalized as practice has already started, hence it should be updated soon.
01/03/2009 SUPER KART THAILAND 2009 - ROUND 1
The first round of SUPER KART THAILAND 2009 is on March 29, 2009 at BIRA KART. The invitation letters can be found here in Thai and English. Important announcement for CADET CLASS A, MINI ROK and JUNIOR ROK class, especially the JUNIOR ROK which calls for centrally allocated exhaust. Tires used are Bridgestone. The schudule for practice and raceday can be found here. Note also the addition of KZ Shifter class in the SUPER KART THAILAND 2009.
24/02/2009 ATTENTION - ANOTHER SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR SUPER KART THAILAND 2009!
ANOTHER SCHEDULE CHANGE: Round 2 dates have been restored back to MAY 10, 2009 at BIRA KART. Round 3 is now changed to JULY 5, 2009 at S.C. SARABURI. This should clear up the schedule conflicts with Round 1 of AKOC at MACAU.
Round 1 29/03/2009 Bira Kart
Round 2 10/05/2009 Bira Kart
Round 3 05/07/2009 S.C. Saraburi
Round 4 23/08/2009 Bira Kart
Round 5 20/09/2009 S.C. Saraburi
The complete racing calendar can be easily seen on right hand side of your screen.
21/02/2009 MORE PICTURES FROM ROUND 1 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2009
More pictures from the first round of Thailand National Championship 2009 at Bira Kart. Courtesy of Michel Petrotchenko of kartingphotography.com.
20/02/2009 PTT ROTAX MOJO MAX CHALLENGE ROUND 1 - RACE REMINDER
A reminder from the race organizer of PTT ROTAX MOJO MAX CHALLENGE. Round 1 of this series will be on MARCH 8th, 2009 at BIRA KART. Please have your engines SEALED according the technical regulation. Engines without seals will not be eligible for points scoring. Sealing is free-of-charge, you can read more about the sealing requirement in the news from 02/02/2009.
20/02/2009 ATTENTION - SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR SUPER KART THAILAND 2009!

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NO LONGER VALID SINCE 24/02/2009: ANOTHER SCHEDULE CHANGES ARE ANNOUNCED!		 Due to the schedul clashes between the Round 2 of Super Kart Thailand and Opening Round of Asian Karting Open Championship in Macau, the organizer of the Super Kart Thailand have decided to alter their schedule to accomodate with all racers. ROUND 2 OF SKT WILL CHANGE FROM MAY 10, 2009 AT S.C. SARABURI TO MAY 3, 2009 AT BIRA KART. PLEASE BE NOTED THAT THERE ARE CHANGES TO THE RACING VENUE ON ALL FOLLOWING ROUNDS. The new calendar for SKT is now:
Round 1 29/03/2009 Bira Kart
Round 2 03/05/2009 Bira Kart
Round 3 28/06/2009 S.C. Saraburi
Round 4 23/08/2009 Bira Kart
Round 5 20/09/2009 S.C. Saraburi
The complete racing calendar can be easily seen on right hand side of your screen.
15/02/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2009 - ROUND 1 - PICTURES & RESULTS
Selected random pictures from the first round of Thailand National Championship 2009 - Round 1 at Bira Kart Circuit. Million thanks for the race organizer and the hard-working course marshall who worked in the scorching dry and hot climate of over 38 C. Pictures can be found here. Results and Podium Pictures here. UPDATES! MORE PICTURES!!!!
12/02/2009 THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2009 - ROUND 1
THE WAIT IS OVER! After three months off the action, the first round of Thailand National Championship 2009 is this weekend. Everyone is welcomed to participate, either as racers or spectators. Official practice and COMPULSORY APPLICATION, SCURTINEERING and DRIVERS' MEETING is on Saturday February 14 (of course, St. Valentine's Day). Time trial and race are on Sunday February 15. Invitation letter, which contains important plastic bumper updates and hotel discounts, can be found here (both in Thail and English) and schedule here. See you at the track.
04/02/2009 SHORTCUT FOR RACING SERIES INFORMATION AND UPDATES ON RMC
Please note that, in the menu bar on the left hand side you can quickly find all three RACING SERIES information of Thailand. Thailand National Championship, Superkart Thailand and PTT Rotax Mojo Max Challenge. All updates on regulations will be repeated in the menu. Please note as well that Thailand Regulation of PTT ROTAX MOJO MAX CHALLENGE 2009 has been updated as well.
03/02/2009 PROMOTION FROM CRG THAILAND
CRG THAILAND announce their very interesting new promotion to welcome the 2009 season! With exciting products like KZ2 SHIFTER kart package and many new products at special price, you can read further in their newsletter here. Contact information can be found in the newsletter as well.
02/02/2009 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PTT ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE 2009
Attention to all racers and entrants of PTT ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE 2009:
According to the Technical Regulations, ALL ROTAX ENGINES raced in PTT ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE 2009 must be inspected and sealed by the Rotax service center, BIRA RT KARTING. (The engines have to be sealed with specific ROTAX engines black anodised aluminium seal with ROTAX logo and a 6 digit serial no.) Therefore, only the drivers racing with SEALED engines will be eligible for point scoring towards the Grand Finals qualification. UNSEALED engines can be raced as non-point scoring.

It is advised that drivers in this series to have their engines SEALED by the Rotax service center as soon as possible. Engines can be serviced and sealed by the service center or at customer's own choice workshop and bring them to inspect and seal at the Rotax service center free of charge! Please arrange for this sealing service by calling Mr. Shine on Tel. 0819129448.
02/02/2009 ROTAX MICROMAX ENGINE RENTAL
BIRA RT KARTING offers the "MICROMAX" class driver the engine rental at a very SPECIAL price. MICROMAX class is designed for drivers age 7-10 with child chassis. This rental offer is based on either "ENGINE ONLY," for drivers with chassis and mechanic team or "RACING SERVICE INCLUDED," for drivers to arrive with chassis only. This is a golden opportunity for the cadet racers to race in this exciting series at an affordable fee!

Further details on MICROMAX engines and ROTAX MAX family tree can be found here. For those interested, please contact Mr. Shine of BIRA RT KARTING. (Tel. 0819129448)
02/02/2009 SERIES INFORMATION - PTT ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE 2009
PTT ROTAX MOJO MAX CHALLENGE 2009, the official one-make engine series of Rotax Max Challenge, has been officially announced. Organized by BIRA RT KARTING, the FIRST RACE of the 5-round calendar is on MARCH 8 at BIRA KART. In this win-with-the-same-horsepower series, three winners in each of the class JUNIOR MAX, MAX MASTERS/CHALLENGE and DD2 will be selected as official drivers representing Thailand in the 10th Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals.

Series newsletter can be found here. All participants involved are strongly advised to read the following series regulation here, as well as internationally applied Rotax Max Challenge: Sporting Regulations 2009 and Technical Regulations 2009.
02/02/2009 SUPERKART THAILAND 2009

K.C. Kart Thailand informs you that, the final 3 rounds of this year SUPERKART THAILAND 2009 will be broadcasted live via Truevisions. The schedule for the live broadcast are:

  • Round 3 / 28 JUN 2009 / BIRA KART
  • Round 4 / 23 AUG 2009 / S.C. SARABURI
  • Round 5 / 20 SEP 2009 / BIRA KART

Channels to be informed later. Many credits for the K.C. Kart Thailand and Truevisions.
02/02/2009 ENGINE RENTAL SUPPORT

K.C. Kart Thailand has informed us about the racing engine rental promotion. This is for those who would like to race but has got no engines. The engines available are ROK 125, ROK JUNIOR and MINI ROK at very attractive price. These engines are applicable to race in the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP and SUPERKART THAILAND.

For anyone interested, you can simply download all the details from here in Thai and English. Alternatively, you can contact Mr. Kitti of K.C. Kart Thailand by Tel. 0817015849
01/02/2009 SERIES INFORMATION - SUPERKART THAILAND 2009
K.C. Kart Thailand, race organizer of the SUPERKART THAILAND 2009, has announced their five-round race calendar. The FIRST RACE for this championship is on MARCH 29 at BIRA KART. Special feature of this series is that, the overall champion of various classes, i.e. ROK 125, ROK JUNIOR, MINI ROK and CADET CLASS A, will be selected as Thailand representatives to race in Italy.

As usual, sporting and technical regulations has been updated. It is strongly advised that all participants read through them carefully. You can download them here in Thai and English (You will need Adobe Reader to open pdf documents.)
01/02/2009 SERIES INFORMATION - THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2009
THAILAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2009 has been officially announced. The calendar consists of 6 rounds, alternating the two venues of Bira Kart and S.C. Saraburi. The FIRST RACE is on FEBRUARY 15 at BIRA KART. KF2 and 125 JUNIOR OPEN are nominated for the prestigious HRH Crown Prince Trophy this year. And for the first time in the history of Thailand karting, the Shifter kart, in KZ2 category, has been included in the championship.

There are some notable changes to the championship's sporting and technical regulations. We strongly suggest all racers and mechanics to read through carefully. You can download them here in Thai and English. (You will need Adobe Reader to open pdf documents.)
01/02/2009 COMPLETE 2009 SEASON CALENDAR
On the right hand side of the new kartthai.com, you will find the complete 2009 season calendar. It consists of the three major series, Thailand National Championship, Superkart Thailand and Rotax Max Challenge. This calendar will stay there permanently, which should keep you well informed all the time!
31/01/2009 CHAMPIONS DAY 2008 UPDATE

The CHAMPIONS DAY 2008 party took place on January 31, 2009 at Jitta Phochana. Prize winners in various categories of the Superkart Thailand and the Thailand National Championship, including the prestigious HRH Crown Prince trophy, were awarded and celebrated. Photo updates will follow soon! Many thanks to the great hospitality of Jitta Phochana.

PS. Many racers, including the champions awarded, will go straight for pre-season practice at Bira right after the party! So you should start your practice for the first race now to avoid disappointment!
31/01/2009 kartthai.com is back!

The website of KARTING ASSOCIATION OF THAILAND, kartthai.com, is now back online! The website is now undergoing renovation, so please allow for a period of interim time for everything to settle down. For any of you: race promoters, racers and dealers, who would like to publish relevant articles, i.e. race information, promotions, new products; you can simply contact your new kartthai.com administrator Mr. Kanit at crgkanit@gmail.com

Once again, it's been pleasure to have Martin helping us taking care of the kartthai.com website in our wonderful karting communities for the past 5 years. We would like to wish him all the best!

31/01/2009 2008 SEASON NEWS

The contents and news from 2008 seasns can be found here. (Links will be in pop-up window.)
01/01/2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!
We would like to wish all of you a very happy new year of 2009! Despite world economic turmoil and political uncertainty, karting scene of Thailand is set for another exciting year. With 15 race weekends calendar over 3 famous racing series in Thailand and various international races possibilities, this should keep everyone as busy as ever. Those who haven't had a good season so far, this year is your chance! Start practicing NOW! Look forward to seeing everyone in serious racing!