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North Western Kart Club

Locality: Highclere, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 407 091 052

Address: Ridgley Hwy 7321 Highclere, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.nwkc.org.au

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25.01.2022 Love Motorsport, but don’t want to race? Ever considered becoming an official and helping behind the scenes?

25.01.2022 We have 10 spots available for the Annual Awards Dinner. If you would like to eat please book with El Chettle on 0418 597 522 or [email protected] $15 per person. No bookings can be taken on the night

24.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all your our karting dads and best of luck to the NWKC members racing at STKC today. Have a great day

24.01.2022 It was exciting to see this event makes its return

24.01.2022 Full time position for fully Qualified Mechanic. Devonport Monday to Friday. Small family business with lots of varied work from general servicing, brakes etc... to custom suspension, lift kits and more. If your interested in joining us, give us a call or call past. 64245555 or email [email protected]

24.01.2022 Do you have a passion for motorsport, but not interested in driving? Did you know you can become an official? Enjoy a day at the race track from the best seat in the house!

24.01.2022 Entries are now open for the 2020 Tasmanian State Titles.

23.01.2022 Working bee Saturday and Social karting event Sunday

23.01.2022 It’s that time again, we have our monthly Club Committee meeting this Thursday the 3rd of December, starting at 7.30pm held in The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Clubrooms at the track. All members are welcome, please complete the COVID travel declaration form below if your attending. https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/

23.01.2022 Entries close tonight for Round 3 of the NWSS and the 16th running of the Daniel Johnson Memorial. We have 70 entries at the moment with all fields attracting decent fields. Please remember to complete your Covid travel declarations and your scrutineering form

23.01.2022 It was so awesome that the Vintage Kart Club could join us at our race meeting

22.01.2022 Don’t forget to book for a great night

22.01.2022 Just a reminder to all NWKC MEMBERS that club memberships expired on the 30th of September. Your club membership needs to be renewed to keep your license valid. Without a valid licence you can’t enter race meetings or attend Social Karting Events held at any club. To renew your membership you have two options. 1. Renew via the CMS system, just simply click on your my details button, scroll down to membership renewal and follow the process.... 2. You can direct deposit your club membership into the clubs bank account, email the club secretary of payment made and we can do it manually

22.01.2022 Get those entries in

21.01.2022 The winner will of our 50/50 Lucky Number Draw is Number 41, Chris Beechey

21.01.2022 NWKC members had a great success at the Ian Harrington Rising Stars Memorial held at the STKC over the weekend. Congratulations to Denzil Sargent on being the 2020 Ian Harrington Memorial winner. 1st place Chad Edwards Cadet 9... 3rd place Cruz Kelly Cadet 9 2nd place George MacMillan Cadet 12 1st place Denzil Sargent KA4 Junior Light 1st place Patrick Johnston KA4 Junior Heavy 1st place Jorja Edwards KA3 Junior 2nd place Troy Sheahen TAG R Medium 3rd place Allan Sheahen TAG R Medium See more

21.01.2022 Final chance to get some practice in prior to the final round of the NWSS

21.01.2022 What has been known as Tongs corner over the past 16 years has had an update. It is now the B&J Joiners Corner. Over the years it’s had many names, Tongs Corner, Burnie Mitsubishi Corner and prior to that it was known as Steering Brake and Clutch Corner. Does anyone know of any other names this corner has gone by over the years? The NWKC would like to thank Rohan Tongs and Tongs Sheetmetal for their support of the NWKC over many years.

21.01.2022 We are up to 40 entries for Round 3 of the NWSS and Daniel Johnson Memorial being held next Saturday the 29th of August. Cowbiz Stockfeeds are again sponsoring a Female Driver of the Day Trophy Remember that entries close on Thursday the 27th of August and entries will not be taken on the day

20.01.2022 As the sun is setting on the day before The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Burnie Thousands, we’ve had a great turn out for practice today and everyone seems excited for tomorrow’s on track action. Bring on race day!!

20.01.2022 A huge thank you to the NWKC members that took time out of there weekend to come help at the working bee today. The facility looks a treat. The re painted out grid looks awesome. Thanks Eloise Chettle, Troy Sheahen and Mark Munday for your efforts today and a massive thank you to Anthony Rankin from Somerset Decorating Services and Inspirations Paint Cooee for the donation of the paint for the outgrid and control tower.

20.01.2022 The NWKC will be holding a Social Karting event this Sunday the 15th of November from 10am to 2pm. For bookings please contact Patrina Synfield via text or phone call on 0407550366. Phone between 6pm and 8pm, text between 9am and 8pm. Please complete your COVID travel form https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/

20.01.2022 Take 2, after getting to a week away from our premier event for the year as everyone knows we had to cancel the event due the Covid 19 Pandemic. So pencil in the 12th of December for The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Burnie 1000s Proudly sponsored by Cowbiz Stockfeeds, Spreyton Fresh/Spreyton Cider, Fresh Freight, Campbells Betta Home Living and Fulton Enterprises.

19.01.2022 Practice order, Race order and timetable for this Saturday’s racing

19.01.2022 The North Western Kart Club is pleased to welcome Cowbiz Stockfeeds as a major sponsor of the kart Club. Our Clubrooms moving forward will be called the Cowbiz Stockfeeds Clubrooms. The executive of the club would like to thank Robbie and Cindy Edwards from Cowbiz Stockfeeds for their continued support of our club but also the support they have given all the kart clubs around the state

19.01.2022 Still a little time remaining to get those entries in for Round 3 of the NWSS and the 16th running of the Daniel Johnson Memorial. For those that have already entered please ensure you complete your Covid Travel Declaration and your Scrutineering form as soon as possible please. https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/... https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//ka-scrutineering-reco/

19.01.2022 Lets get those entries in

19.01.2022 We have a few brave souls getting in some practice for The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Burnie Thousands this coming Saturday. Entries are slowly coming in. Entries close on the 10th of December at midnight. The Burnie Thousands medium class is only 5 entries away from having there prize pool double from $500 to $1,000. Both the light and heavy classes have a ways to go. Don’t forget all thousands class entries go into a random draw for a free set of DFM slicks, donated by Fulton Enterprises and all support class entries go into a random draw to have your entry fee refunded if you enter before midnight Monday the 7th of December

18.01.2022 Don’t forget to complete your forms

17.01.2022 While this race meeting is a feature for the Combined Thousands Classes(KA3 & Tag R), we haven’t forgotten about the support classes. We have a free entry for any support class that enters before the 7th of December as a random draw prize. So get those entries in for a chance to get a refund on your entry fee

17.01.2022 Dont forget we have a working bee on Saturday starting at 10am. General tidy up, whipping snipping, mowing, clean tiolet blocks. Can everyone attending please complete the travel declaration form https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/

17.01.2022 As posted last week, we are holding our monthly club committee meeting this Thursday the 14th of January, it will be held at The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Club rooms at the track starting at 7.30pm due to the unavailability of the Red Cross Hall in Ulverstone this week. As always all club members are welcome to attend

17.01.2022 It’s been a little while since we held a Social Karting Event, so we will be holding one this Sunday the 27th of September from 10am until 3pm. Contact Allan Sheahen for all bookings and complete the COVID declaration form https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/... And just a reminder that club memberships expire at the end of the month. Don’t forget to renew them so you can continue to practice and race at the LKC Classic in October

17.01.2022 We are very close to having sold all the numbers for the chance to win $500 in our 50/50 Lucky Number draw. All proceeds go to the Highclere Development Fund Numbers available are 35, 45, 48, 52, 56, 58, 59, 61, 65, 71, 76, 84, 87, 89, 90, 92 and 93

17.01.2022 Best of luck to the 27 NWKC members racing this weekend at the Tasmanian Kart Championships being held at the Launceston Kart Club this weekend.

17.01.2022 The North Western Kart Club is in need to fill a number of positions for us to be able to run our race meetings in 2021. Positions that need filling are, Grid Marshall, Scales Marshall, Flag Marshall and a new COVID 19 Club officer. Without these positions filled we aren’t able to hold race meetings, so if you think you can assist the club moving forward please contact us. [email protected] or [email protected] or via Facebook. The club is also in search of a ne...w bar manager. You must have a current RSA, if your able to assist, again please contact us. The NWKC is also in need of a new club treasurer, Eloise Chettle has taken on the role of Race Secretary and will continue on in the treasurers role on a temporary basis until we can find a replacement. If you can help with any of these positions please let us know.

17.01.2022 We need your help, while entries have came rushing in, your scrutineering forms and covid declarations haven’t. Please get them in ASAP https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//ka-scrutineering-reco/ https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/

16.01.2022 Thank you to all the members that took time out of there weekend to come and help at the working bee today to get ready for next Saturdays Round 3 of the NWSS and the 16th running of the Daniel Johnson Memorial. Signage for one of our new club sponsors has gone up. Welcome aboard Mind Games Burnie. And some safety improvements completed. We look forward to seeing everyone at the track next Saturday. Dont forget that entries close on Thursday night and that no entries will be accepted on the day.

16.01.2022 We have 4 numbers remaining 48, 58, 65 and 89 Who feels lucky?

16.01.2022 A few photos from yesterday Cowbiz Stockfeeds Burnie Thousands

15.01.2022 Prep is in full swing

15.01.2022 All support class entries that enter by midnight tonight go into a random draw to win your entry fee back!! Entries close midnight the 10th of December Don’t forget to to book for the 2020 Annual Awards Dinner held after The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Burnie Thousands, Saturday the 12th of December. Contact El Chettle on 0418 597 522 or [email protected] Estimated start time will be 5.30pm

14.01.2022 Hot of the presses, due to a kind donation the Cadet 12 class will now have a prize pool of there own. The winner will receive a $300 gift voucher from Arnoux Kart Supplies, 2nd place will receive a $125 gift voucher from Arnoux Kart Supples and 3rd place will receive a $75 gift voucher from Arnoux Kart Supplies

14.01.2022 The North Western Kart Club will be holding its Annual Awards Dinner on the 12th of December at The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Clubrooms after the The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Burnie Thousands has concluded. The North Western Kart Club board invite all karters, officials and family members from around the state and are all welcome to attend and celebrate the end of the 2020 karting year. $15 per person, Spit Roast, Salads and nibbles will be available for the evening. The Bar will be open.... Booking are essential, please contact Eloise Chettle on 0418 597 522 or via email, [email protected] for bookings and payment details Bookings close on the 7th of December Camping at the track is welcome.

14.01.2022 Don’t forget we have our monthly club meeting this Thursday at the Cowbiz Stockfeeds Clubrooms

14.01.2022 Alright Race fans, today is the last day you can enter for The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Burnie Thousands, entries are sitting at 93!! The Thousands Classes have 44 entries, if entries for the Thousands classes exceed 45 a group D and a extra heat for the Thousands classes will be added to the format as per the supp regs. Don’t forget to to complete your Scrutineering and Covid forms https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//ka-scrutineering-reco/... https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/

14.01.2022 There’s still time to enter for The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Burnie Thousands being held this Saturday the 12th of December!!! We are at 89 entries and 42 of those are in the Thousands classes. Who’s going to push us over the 90 barrier and on towards that magical 100 number and help us make this one of the biggest karting events the state has seen outside the State Championships and Closed State Title in along time!

13.01.2022 It’s race week, still plenty of time to enter, entries close Thursday night. let’s get your covid declarations and scrutineering forms completed ASAP. We don’t want to be chasing people for them.......... https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//ka-scrutineering-reco/ https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/... For those attending the Social Karting event on Friday the 11th of December you only need to do one covid declaration for the weekend. Please contact Patrina Synfield for bookings on 0407 550 366 or [email protected]

13.01.2022 We are still waiting on scrutineering and Covid forms. Please please get these completed ASAP so we aren’t chasing you for them tonight. Links are below https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//ka-scrutineering-reco/ https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/... No vehicles will be allowed in the pit area, unless you are working out of it. Once you are set up, All vehicles must be removed from the pit area and parked on the bank on the northern side of the complex. Please respect we have limited space and if everyone works together we’ll have plenty of room for everyone. You will be asked to remove your vehicle if you fail to do so.

13.01.2022 The North Western Kart Club will be holding a Organised Social Karting Event this Sunday the 10th of January from 9am until 2pm All bookings are to be done via trybooking.com, please follow the link below https://www.trybooking.com/BNXLA... We no longer require Covid travel forms to be completed, but we do need the new Organised Social Karting Activity Form to be completed, please find the link below https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//organised-social-kart/

13.01.2022 Cruz Kelly getting expert advice from one of the best

13.01.2022 Don’t forget about our Annual awards dinner held on the 12th of December. Bookings are a must. Bookings close on the 7th of December

12.01.2022 The NWKC has a working bee this Saturday the 5th of December to get ready for The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Burnie Thousands on the 12th of December. As always, many hands make light work, tasks for the day will be mowing, whipper snipping, general tidy up, and painting the tiolet block floors. Start time is 10am, lunch will be provided by the club. So if you can spare some time, we need your help. We also have Social Karting Events on Sunday the 6th of December from 9am until 4pm a...nd again Friday the 11th of December from 11am until 5pm for those that need some much needed practice for The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Burnie Thousands on the 12th of December. Please contact Patrina Synfield for all bookings on 0407 550 366 or via email [email protected]. Please complete your COVID Travel Declaration if your attending any of these events https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/

12.01.2022 Let’s get those entries in

12.01.2022 Its race week!!! And the NWKC need your help to make the week as easy as possible! Entries are still open for Round 3 of the NWSS incorporating the 2020 Daniel Johnson Memorial Feature for Cadet 12 & 9 and close on Thursday the 27th of August Enter here http://www.karting.net.au/ DANIEL JOHNSON MEORIAL... At the completion of racing there will be a 12 lap Feature Race for the Cadet 9 & Cadet 12 Classes. Grid position for the feature will be from the result of a random grid draw. CADET 12 - Sponsored by the Johnson Family The winner of the perpetual trophy for the Daniel Johnson Memorial will be the Cadet 12 Driver with the lowest overall points from all Heats, Final, and the Feature Race. KA - 0, 2, 3, 4 Points System will used. CADET 9 - Sponsored by the North Western Kart Cub Cadet 9 will be permitted to race this feature arranged behind Cadet 12. The winner of this trophy will be the Cadet 9 Driver with the lowest overall points from all Heats, Final, and the Feature Race. KA - 0, 2, 3, 4 Points System will be used. A trophy will be given to the Female Driver of the Day, proudly donated by Cowbiz Stockfeeds Everyone attending the track on the day must complete the Karting Australia Covid 19 Declaration Form the week of the race meeting and will be checked off upon entry to the facility. https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/ Please complete your online scrutineering form. On the day of the race meeting only D grade license holders need to go through the scrutineering shed. Random checks will be made throughout the day. https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//ka-scrutineering-reco/ Pit Shelters are available for hire for $15 for the day. Please contact Patrina Synfield for bookings [email protected]. Sup Regs and Addendum are in the photos attached Camping at the track Friday and Saturday night is allowed. Anyone wanting to set up Friday afternoon is allowed to do so. Please dont forget everyone coming to the track Saturday must complete the Covid travel declaration form. It must be completed at least 24 hours prior to the day!

12.01.2022 Attention NWKC CLUB MEMBERS. If you are the last person leaving the facility and your locking the gate. ALL FOUR LOCKS must be locked together. The sliver lock is the club members access lock, the other locks are for Hydro Tasmania and Kelly’s Waste Management. If all the locks aren’t locked together, they can’t get access to the track. Please ensure in the future this is done as per the photos

12.01.2022 Don’t forget to complete your COVID travel form for those attending the working bee tomorrow and the social karting event Sunday. Still not to late to confirm your spot. If your attending both days, you only need to submit the form for Saturday

12.01.2022 NWKC members have done themselves and our club proud over the weekend at the first ever Tasmanian Closed State Title the Archerville Classic held at the Launceston Kart Club over the weekend with some great racing, plenty of PB’s and a few lap records as well. Congratulations to all our members. Cadet 9 results are not available at this time KA3 Senior Medium ... 3rd place Mathew Peck KA3 Senior Light 1st Ethan Wyllie TAG R Heavy 1st Allan Sheahen 2nd Jordan Jones 3rd Billy ‘the fuch’ McCullagh Cadet 12 1st George Macmillan 3rd Mitchell Conroy TAG R Medium 2nd Shane Stonehouse 3rd Troy Sheahen KA4 Junior Heavy 3rd Patrick Johnston KA4 Junior Light 2nd Denzil Sargent

11.01.2022 Dont forget we the club is also running a Covid 19 Social Karting Event this Sunday the 23rd of August from 10am until 3pm. Please contact Allan Sheahen for bookings on 0407091052 or send him a message and you must complete the travel declaration form by no later then midnight Friday Due to numbers attending the day, the canteen will be open, simple menu, salad rolls and toasted sandwiches and drinks https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/

11.01.2022 The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Burnie Thousands Supplementary Regulations, Saturday the 12th December

11.01.2022 The North Western Kart Club would like to welcome Jensen Quality Metalworks to NWKC family and thank them for coming on board as a sponsor of the club

11.01.2022 Well it’s a wrap on The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Burnie Thousands and a wrap on the 2020 racing calendar. The club would like to thank all the competitors from around the state that made the event such a success, the officials and volunteers that made the event happen. We like to thank the following sponsors for coming on board and supporting the North Western Kart Club, Robbie and Cindy Edwards from Cowbiz Stockfeeds, Michelle Distill from Spreyton Fresh and Spreyton Cider, Tim Sta...nley from Fresh Freight, Barry Campbell from Campbell’s Betta Home Living Burnie and Bill Fulton from Fulton Enterprises. Thank you. Race Results Burnie 1000’s Light 1st Ethan Wyllie NWKC 2nd Calvin Board LKC 3rd Gemma Wyllie STKC Burnie 1000’s Medium 1st Al Lee LKC 2nd Daniel Hinds CHKC 3rd Gene Medwin NWKC Burnie Thousands Heavy 1st Jackson Callow LKC 2nd Allan Sheahen NWKC 3rd Jordan Jones NWKC B Final 1st Jonty Darcy LKC 2nd Corey Crane NWKC 3rd Liam Taylor NWKC Cadet 9 1st Chad Edwards NWKC and NEW LAP RECORD with a 41.277 in heat 1, beating Toby Callow’s long standing record set back at the 2016 State Titles 2nd Mason Woods STKC 3rd Levi Bush STKC 1st P plate driver Mason Woods STKC Cadet 12 1st Mitchell Conroy NWKC 2nd George MacMillan NWKC 3rd Samuel Gorisch STKC 1st P plate Driver Kai Bush STKC KA4 Junior Light 1st Denzil Sargent NWKC 2nd Oliver Wickham STKC 3rd Cooper Synfield NWKC KA4 Junior Heavy 1st Toby Callow LKC 2nd Patrick Johnston NWKC 3rd Tabitha Ambrose LKC KA4 Masters 1st Johnathan Males LKC Senior Yamaha 1st James Bresnehan STKC We’d love to see any GoPro footage from the Thousands classes

11.01.2022 Dont forget to complete your forms

11.01.2022 We are still taking bookings the Awards Dinner, so if you’d like to attend, please contact El Chettle on 0418 597 522 or via email [email protected]

10.01.2022 Thank you to everyone that has booked for the North Western Kart Clubs 2020 Annual Awards Dinner. We do have limited seating options and due to Covid 19 we have been unable to hire more chairs for the night. Would you all please be able to bring along a camp chair to use for the evening. As most of you will already of been at the track racing all day, we’d be guessing you’ll already have camp chairs with you

10.01.2022 Don’t forget to book for our Annual Awards Dinner held on the 12th of December, bookings close on the 7th of December

10.01.2022 For all our NWKC members racing this weekend at the Archerville Classic at the LKC, let’s give the club a helping hand by getting our Covid travel forms and scrutineering forms in early. You’ll find the links below https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//ka-scrutineering-recor https://bit.ly/DeclarationLKC

09.01.2022 Entries are open for the final round of The Tyre Solutions NORTH WEST SUPER SERIES and Grant Glasson Memorial feature for the Tag Restriced classes to be held at the CHKC on the 19th of September

09.01.2022 Let’s be honest, we all love racing, but karting is so much more than that. It’s about the friendships and how the karting community comes together and supports each other in our own small moments of triumph and heart ache that makes karting great. This is just one of the many beautiful stories that’s happening all around our state at the moment. The hard work and dedication that all four clubs and it’s many members are putting in to our sport to foster and grow the next generation of karters has been wonderful to see over this past year. Our club looks forward to seeing many more stories just like this one happen all over the state.

09.01.2022 Of the 94 entries for this weekends first ever black plate event, The Archerville Classic hosted by the Launceston Kart Club held in Tasmania the North Western Kart Club is well represented across all the classes with 32 entries. The only class we don’t have a member competing in is KA4 Masters. In the Cadet 9 class we have Chad Edwards, Cruz Kelly and Ayden McCullagh. Chad has been the form driver in Cadet 9 all year and would certainly be the favourite heading into this ra...Continue reading

09.01.2022 Entries are open for Round 3 of the NWSS and Daniel Johnson Memorial for Cadet 12s and 9 So far we have 10 entries in the cadet classes and 6 of those are from the STKC!! Tag R Medium is looking like it will be the largest senior class again. Lets keep those entries coming in. The NWKC can always promise beautiful Highclere weather

08.01.2022 The Thousands Classes are open to all license grades, A, B, C and D

08.01.2022 Well what a day at the track!! After tricky conditions greeted the drivers this morning with a damp and slick track the sun finally came out. There was some awesome racing in all the classes across the day. The NWKC would like say a huge thank you the Johnson family for there continued support of the kart club with the 16th running of the Daniel Johnson Memorial and congratulate the podium place getters in both the Cadet Classes. Cadet 9... 1st Lucas Furphy 2nd Chad Edwards 3rd William Creed Cadet 12 1st place and back to back Daniel Johnson Memorial Winner Oliver Wickham 2nd Jordan Wickham 3rd Mitchell Conroy And it was a great pleasure to have some past winners of the event, Ethan Wyllie, Toby Callow and Cooper Synfield to present the feature class trophies

08.01.2022 The NWKC is excited to announce that BLM Auto Electrical has joined the NWKC family in coming on board as a club sponsor. Contact Billy McCullagh for all your automotive electrical needs on 0428632323

08.01.2022 Practice and Race Order for Round 3 of the NWSS and the 16th running of the Daniel Johnson Memorial. Cadet 9 Cadet 12 KA3 Seniors and Tag R Light... Juniors Tag R Heavy and KA4 Masters Tag R Medium *Cadet 12 & 9 will have a combined 12 lap Feature Race after the Finals. Random grid draw. Cadet 9s will start behind the Cadet 12s

08.01.2022 A huge thank you to everyone that came along to our Social Karting Event today. It was awesome to see so many karts on track. The Executive would also like to say thank you to Patrina Synfield and Cindy Edwards for running the canteen for the day. We look forward to seeing you all back next Saturday for Round 3 of the NWSS and the 16th running of the Daniel Johnson Memorial. Dont forget entries close Thursday night the 27th of August

08.01.2022 The NWKC will be holding its next monthly club meeting on the 5th of November in the Cowbiz Stockfeeds Club rooms at the track. Starting at 7.30pm

08.01.2022 NWKC members Chad Edwards and Cruz Kelly have bounced back from a rough day yesterday to finish 4th and 7th respectively in the Cadet 9 Class at the Junior Top Guns meeting held at the Oakleigh Go Kart Club in Victoria. What a fantastic effort from these two young men!! Congratulations

08.01.2022 Another week, another race meeting , STKC members supported our race just gone, lets support them

08.01.2022 We have only received half of the current entry lists scrutineering and Covid forms. Please please get these completed ASAP so we aren’t chasing you for them Friday night. Links are below https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//ka-scrutineering-reco/ https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/... No vehicles will be allowed in the pit area, unless you are working out of it. Once you are set up, All vehicles must be removed from the pit area and parked on the bank on the northern side of the complex. Please respect we have limited space and if everyone works together we’ll have plenty of room for everyone. You will be asked to remove your vehicle if you fail to do so.

07.01.2022 The NWKC Board and Committee would like to wish all of our members and the Tasmanian karting family a safe and happy Christmas and New year period. We look forward to seeing you all in the new year at the four clubs around the state.

07.01.2022 SOLD OUT!!! A Huge thank you to everyone for supporting the club, best of luck on Saturday

07.01.2022 The North Western Kart Club is pleased to welcome B&J Joiners on board as a club sponsor and assistance with some renovations to the control tower in the club rooms. B&J Joiners will be taking over the signage of what has been known as Tongs Sheetmetal Corner for many many years.

07.01.2022 Important Update!! Due to numbers and trying to keep the fields as even as possible weve made a slight change to the practice and racing groups. Also due to the number of groups weve had to reduce the two practice rounds from 8mins to 6mins each.

07.01.2022 Just a friendly reminder to all NWKC members that club memberships are due at the end of September. Fees remain unchanged from last year: Family Membership - $225 Senior Member - $200... Junior Member - $85 Practice Only - $50 Social - $30 You can either renew your memberships via the Karting Australia Website or by Contacting Guy Murphy via email at [email protected] Just a reminder that current access to the track is restricted due to current COVID-19 regulations. Any practice must be approved by the club executive and must abide by the COVIDsafe regs. Remember, KA licences are only valid in conjunction with a current club membership, and no racing or practice can be undertaken without either of these. Pit shelter fees are also due, at $50/yr (or $15 per event). Email Patrina at [email protected] to secure yours.

06.01.2022 Need some practice in the lead up to the final round of The Tyre Solutions NWSS and Grant McGlasson Memorial? Then this is the weekend for you! Book now!

06.01.2022 Thank you to all the competitors and everyone involved in making this years series a huge success, especially our Major sponsor The Tyre Solution Devonport, for supporting both clubs to be able to hold the series this year. We look forward to working with the team at the Circular Head Kart Club in 2021

06.01.2022 The NWKC would like to congratulate all our awards winners this year. New life member John Humphries Club person of the Year Darrell Jeffrey Junior Club person of the Year Rhys Jeffery... Senior Driver of the Year Ethan Wyllie Junior Driver of the Year Patrick Johnston Cadet Driver of the Year Chad Edwards Senior Presidents Award Dave McCullagh Junior Presidents Award Brydon Elphingstone Cadet Presidents Award Olivia Munday Appreciation Award Harding’s Hotmix Appreciation Award Twig Rig

05.01.2022 The NWKC have two of our youngest members racing today and tomorrow at one of the biggest junior and cadet race meetings in Australia, the Junior Top Guns held at the Oakleigh Go Kart Club held in Victoria. We wish both Chad Edwards current Black plate State Champion and Cruz Kelly the best of luck, both Chad and Cruz have been at the front end of the field in Cadet 9 at home in Tasmania and will be looking forward to racing some of the country’s best with a great field of 20 karts. Chad is aiming for a top 10 position and I’d imagine Cruz will be as well. Go get em!!

05.01.2022 We know there are heaps of TAG R Drivers out there, get those entries in for Round 4 of the NWSS and The Grant McGlasson Memorial

05.01.2022 The canteen will be open on Sunday. Simple menu, salad rolls and toasted sandwiches and drinks. Payment via eftpos only

05.01.2022 Entries are open for The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Burnie Thousands on the 12th of December. All entries in the Burnie Thousands Classes will go into a random draw for a set of DFM Slicks donated by Fulton Enterprises at the close of entries on the 10th of December. Prize money for each of the Burnie Thousands Classes is up for grabs!! From 6-14 entries per class $500 total prize pool $300 for the winner and classes with 15 entries + total prize pool jumps to $1000 with $600 to the... winner! If we have enough entries to run the B Final the winner of the B Final will win $100. All support class entries that enter before the 7th of December will go into a random draw to win your entry fee back. Vintage is also being offered.

05.01.2022 The NWKC will be holding a Social Karting Event this Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Please contact Allan Sheahen for bookings via Facebook or 0407091052. All those attending must complete the Covid Declaration form by 6pm Saturday night. https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/ Please remember that you must hold a current valid license(current membership) to be able to practice

04.01.2022 Its been a little while since we held a Social Karting Event, so we will be holding one this Sunday the 27th of September from 10am until 3pm. Contact Allan Sheahen for all bookings and complete the COVID declaration form https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/... And just a reminder that club memberships expire at the end of the month. Dont forget to renew them so you can continue to practice and race at the LKC Classic in October

04.01.2022 What makes you love the sport of Karting? We would love to hear what makes you enjoy karting the most! Don't forget to share this video to show all your friends what Karting is really about!

04.01.2022 Our normal monthly Club committee meeting will not be held this Thursday and will be held next Thursday the 14th of January. We hope you’ve all had a great Christmas and new year break. The club board will update you all early next week on the location and time of our rescheduled committee meeting

04.01.2022 Exciting news!!! The Burnie Thousands Light class has reached 15 entries, so the prize pool doubles to $1,000 and we have enough entries in the thousands classes to run the B Final for those that miss the A final. $100 for the winner of the B final and trophies paid for the top 3

04.01.2022 Still time to enter for The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Burnie Thousands. Entries have jumped in the past few days. The Burnie Thousands light class is only 4 entries away from having there prize pool doubled to $1,000. Medium have already made it. We have enough entries for the AvBvC format. Don’t forget to complete your scrutineering form and Covid declaration forms. https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//ka-scrutineering-reco/... https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/ We are holding a Social Karting Event on Friday, from 11am until 5pm, please contact Patrina Synfield for bookings on 0407 550 366 or via email [email protected]

03.01.2022 NWKC members have done an awesome job at the 2020 Tasmania State Karting Championships bed at the LKC over the weekend. Olivia Munday winning Cadet Driver of the weekend Chad Edwards with Second Place in Cadet 9, Cruz Kelly with 3rd place in Cadet 9. Cooper Super Synfield pole position in KA4 Junior light and Junior driver of the weekend and overall driver of the weekend. Ethan Wyllie Pole position and 3rd place in KA3 Senior Light. Shane Stonehouse 2nd place Tag R Medium.... Allan Sheahen Pole position and 2nd place in Tag R Heavy. All of our members did themselves amd our club proud.

03.01.2022 Numbers available are 35, 45, 48, 52, 53, 56, 58, 59, 61, 65, 71, 76, 84, 87, 89, 90, 92 and 93

03.01.2022 Today is the last day you can enter for the 2020 Tasmanian State Championships held at the Launceston Kart Club this coming weekend, so if your thinking of racing, get those entries in!! The North Western Kart Club still has one major race meeting for the Tasmanian karters to race at before we have a slight break over the christmas and new year period. Take 2 on The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Burnie Thousands, Saturday the 12th of December, proudly supported by the following Businesse...Continue reading

02.01.2022 Dont forget to enter for the Final Round of The Tyre Solution North West Super Series incorporating the Tag Restricted Grant McGlasson Feature hosted by the Circular Head Kart Club. Some great random prizes are up for grabs! Tyres, gift vouchers from Arnoux Kart Supplies and Launceston Kart Supplies, Engine rebuild vouchers from 3D Kartsport and 47 Kart tuning, a driver training day with Chris Schofield from CS Pure Racing for a Cadet or Junior Driver and last but not least... a gift voucher from The Tyre Solution for someone who has competed in all four rounds!! Entries close Thursday the 17th of September. Proudly sponsored by The Tyre Solution Devonport, 135 Don Road, Devonport, Tas, 7320, 03 64245555, [email protected] Contact Michael and his friendly staff for all your Tyre, Wheel and Mechanical needs

02.01.2022 We have our monthly committee meeting this Thursday night starting at 7pm at the Red Cross Hall in King Edwards Street Ulverstone, all members are welcome

02.01.2022 Need some practice in the lead up to round 4 of the NWSS? Head on up the CHKC this weekend to get your fill. For our newer members even those who arent racing at round 4 of the NWSS its always good to experience a new track The NWKC will not be holding any Social Karting Events this weekend

02.01.2022 Entries are open, sup regs will be available shortly

02.01.2022 Just a reminder that we have our monthly committee meeting tomorrow night at the club rooms at the track starting at 7.30pm All members welcome. As we are holding the meeting at the track we need all those attending to complete the Covid travel declaration https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-/

02.01.2022 Want to win $500?! The NWKC is running a 50/50 Lucky Number Draw to be drawn at Round 3 of the NWSS and Daniel Johnson Memorial held on the 29th of August. $10 per number. All proceeds will be going to Highclere Development Fund. We still have numbers available... 35, 45, 48, 49, 52, 53, 56, 58, 59, 61, 65, 67, 71, 76, 84, 86, 87, 89, 90, 92 and 93

02.01.2022 All support class entries that enter before the 7th of December go in to a draw to get a refund on there entry fee. All Thousands classes go into a draw at close of entries on the 10th of December to win a set of DFM Slicks

02.01.2022 Just a reminder that the normal monthly club meeting will not be held this Thursday as it falls on the first day of the month. It will be held on Thursday the 8th of October at the clubrooms at the track. The give everyone a chance to get there on time we will be starting at 7.30pm

02.01.2022 Don’t forget we have a working bee tomorrow and a social karting event Sunday

01.01.2022 Save the date, more details soon

01.01.2022 The NWKC will be holding a working bee on Saturday the 7th of November from 10am. Tasks for the day will be a general tidy up, mowing, whipper snipping, painting and fixing up of some tyre barriers. As always many hands make light work and any help would be greatly appreciated. Lunch will be provided by the club. For all those attending please complete the Covid Travel form the week of the working bee. We will also be holding a social karting event on Sunday the 8th of Nove...mber from 12pm until 3.30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact Allan Sheahen either via messenger or on 0407091052. Again, please complete the Covid travel form the week of the event https://kartingaustralia.wufoo.com//covid19-declaration-n/

01.01.2022 The lucky winner of a free entry to The Cowbiz Stockfeeds Burnie Thousands for any support class entry is William Faux from the STKC in KA4 Junior Heavy