Creating a culture which facilitates the further participation of women in all aspects of the sport
Karting is a sport that is truly mixed and open to all, which has enabled many women to compete at all levels of the sport throughout Australia and they’ve also been involved behind the scenes as well. The Karting Australia Women in Karting Program has been developed to further enhance the fact that the sport of karting is open to women in all aspects of the sport, whether as competitors, officials, managers or mechanics.
05/08/2026
GURNEY STILL ON TOP HEADING TO ROUND 4
Alana Gurney has maintained her lead of the Girls Race Too Trophy chase after Round 3 of the Penrite Australian Kart Championship in Townsville.
We have just under 20 female competitors in the 2026 Penrite Australian Kart Championship, so a massive congratulations to all who made the journey to Townsville and we can’t wait to see you in Seymour for round 4! 🏁
15/07/2026
Beck Connell is this month's Girls Race Too Profile Spotlight feature. Throughout her years in the sport, Beck has been an incredible driver who has been known to push to the limit and aim high, never letting anything get in her way of succeeding both on and off the track.
Girls Race Too has many meanings to all who are involved in our sport, but for Beck Connell it reflects her time as a driver and avid advocate for those women around her.
To read more, head to www.karting.net.au 💜
There's so much we could say about Karting, but we'll let the video do all the talking.
Lismore Kart Club captured their Junior Sprockets event perfectly. They recently held a "girls only" Junior Sprockets day filled with learning and empowerment; setting up all of the girls in attendance for success by providing support, knowledge, and encouraging the passion for motorsport these young soon-to-be superstars held in their hands.
If you'd like to know more or are interested in attending a Junior Sprockets event, head to our website and find out how you or your family can give karting a go! 🔥 And remember; Karting isn't just for the boys because Girls Race Too! 💫
Click here 💜 https://www.karting.net.au
25/05/2026
Alana Gurney is your Girls Race Too trophy leader after Round 2 of the Penrite Australian Kart Championship.
We have just under 20 female competitors so far in 2026 Penrite Australian Kart Championship, all of them continue to push the limits and are showing serious momentum on track.
Congratulations to all who competed at Ipswich Kart Club, we can’t wait to see you in Townsville this July. 🏁
24/04/2026
Girls Race Too isn't just for our female racing competitors, it's also for our team owners, mechanics, officials, and volunteer personnel.
Our very first Profile Spotlight is with Jess Golding, team owner of Jess Golding Motorsport.
With Karting Australia, Jess takes a look at where she began in the sport, to where she leads now.
For more, head to https://www.karting.net.au/girls-race-too-spotlight-jess-golding/
Jess Golding Motorsport
21/04/2026
Wonderful to see so many girls and women in action on the weekend at the Joseph Bianchini Memorial Event held at the Griffith Kart Club.
Competing on the track in Cadet 12, KA 3 Senior and KA3 Junior Heavy and helping run the event behind the scenes in Timing, Medical, Stewards and Clerk of the Course.
14/04/2026
With more than 20 female drivers participating at the Victorian Kart Championship last weekend, it’s clear to us that we have some superstars coming through.
We congratulate all who raced over the weekend, and a huge congratulations to Lana Flack for finishing runner-up in the final of the KA2 class.
For the full results, click here https://speedhive.mylaps.com/events/3454797
Karting Victoria Karting Australia
27/03/2026
Take a look at the Girls Race Too Trophy points after Round 1 of the 2026 Penrite Australian Kart Championship that took place at Coffs Harbour earlier this month.
Lana Flack currently leads the standings on 90 points. Be sure to keep an eye on these incredible ladies competing over the five rounds of AKC this year.
Penrite Oil 7Sport Karting Australia Australian Kart Championship
06/03/2026
Girls Race Too Liaisons Jess, Emma and Sheree are at the F1 Australian Grand Prix this weekend at the Karting Australia display to promote Karting to all who attend this massive event.
They made a visit to In Her Corner – a collaboration between Engineers Australia and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, in celebration of International Women’s Day, with the aim of inspiring the next generation of engineers.
Girls Race Too is a program that also aims to celebrate and showcase what is possible for girls and women in karting clubs across Australia. The aim is for girls and women to be inspired by the stories they see and hear and come along and be part of it.