Mount Gambier Karting Club

Club day Saturday 13th June, Entries now open on Komp! Great opertunity to get some track time before Black plate! 🏎🏁

Reminder working bee Saturday 30th at 8.30am

Members of the Mount Gambier Karting Club travelled to Hamilton last weekend to compete in Round 2 of the Victorian Country Series, taking on strong fields across multiple categories. The event provided a valuable mix of experience, with seasoned drivers and newcomers stepping up to larger-scale competition.

In KA3 Junior Light, Orlando Brown faced a competitive 28-kart field in his first major outing. He qualified 21st, just 0.8 seconds off pole, highlighting the tight competition. Unfortunately, a crash in Heat 1 resulted in a DNF, forcing him to start from the rear in Heat 2 where he finished 21st. Brown showed resilience in Heat 3, climbing from 23rd to 19th. However, the final ended prematurely after being caught up in another incident.

Tag Restricted Medium featured three Mount Gambier drivers in a 24-kart field. Grady Hutchesson led the charge in qualifying with 6th, only 0.21 seconds off pole. After a spin in Heat 1 dropped him back, he recovered strongly throughout the heats, including an impressive drive to 6th in Heat 2 and 5th in Heat 3. Starting 8th in the final, Hutchesson’s run ended early due to contact from another driver.

Matt Hensel qualified 8th in an incredibly tight field. A difficult Heat 1 saw him drop to 17th, followed by a challenging Heat 2 where he finished 18th after avoiding contact. He bounced back in Heat 3 with a strong drive to 9th. In the final, Hensel worked into the top 10 before being spun, ultimately recovering to finish 18th.

Jason Fewins made a welcome return to major competition, qualifying 18th. Across the heats, he improved steadily with finishes of 23rd, 16th, and 15th. In the final, while running inside the top 15, he was caught in an incident and finished 20th.

In KA3 Senior Medium, Sam Taylor competed in a field of seven and showed consistent improvement across the weekend. With each heat, he reduced his lap times significantly, culminating in a strong final performance in his first major event.

KA3 Senior Light delivered one of the standout performances of the weekend. Levi Jones qualified 9th in a tight 27-kart field. He maintained position in Heat 1, surged to 4th in Heat 2, and delivered an outstanding drive to 2nd in Heat 3. Starting near the front in the final, Jones continued his strong form to secure 3rd place and a podium finish.

Also in KA3 Senior Light, Cooper Foale qualified 19th in his first major meeting on bitumen. Despite challenging heats and race incidents, he gained valuable experience, though his final ended early after a first-turn crash.

In Tag Restricted Light, Shane Moreland was a standout performer. Qualifying 2nd, just 0.058 seconds off pole, he dominated the heats with three consecutive wins. In the final, Moreland led for much of the race before finishing a close 2nd, just 0.2 seconds behind the winner.

Tag Light saw Jacob Fitzsimmons take on a 23-kart field. After qualifying 13th, he battled through the heats and showed determination in the final, climbing from 19th to finish 13th.

In the Victorian Combined Masters class, Mark Heemskerk delivered a strong weekend performance. Qualifying 2nd, just 0.1 off pole, he secured consistent 2nd-place finishes in Heats 1 and 2. In Heat 3, he was classified the winner. Starting from pole in the final, Heemskerk led early before finishing in a solid 2nd place.

Overall, it was a weekend of strong performances, valuable experience, and determination from all Mount Gambier Karting Club drivers and their pit crews. The team now looks ahead to Round 3 of the Victorian Country Series in Portland at the end of June.

🏁 Festival State Cup Series – Round 3 Entries NOW OPEN! 🏁
📍 Barossa Go Kart Club
📅 30–31 May

Entries are officially LIVE for Round 3 of the Festival State Cup Series in the beautiful Barossa wine region! 🍇🏎️🔥

Get ready for a massive weekend of racing, including Heat 2 under lights on Saturday night ✨🌙

🎟️ Enter now via KOMP or:
https://portal.karting.net.au

🎁 Once again we have some great prizes up for grabs:
• Tyres thanks to Karting Australia, Karting SA & Barossa Go Kart Club
• Vouchers from DPE Superstore

A huge thanks to all our sponsors and supporters for helping make the Festival State Cup Series possible 👏

Don’t leave your entry until the last minute — lock it in and we’ll see you in Barossa! 🏁

Barossa Go-Kart Club Southern Go Kart Club Mount Gambier Karting Club The Go Kart Club of SA Whyalla Kart Club. Jordan Pianezzola Commentary Port Lincoln Go kart Club Inc DPE Kart Superstore Karting Australia Karting S.A.Karting Victoria

Working bee to be held this coming saturday 30th, focusing on:
Finishing off tyre bolting
Spectator fencing
Grandstand modifications
Other jobs
Reach out on here or to a commitee member if you can help out
Thanks MGKC 😃

🏁 Festival State Cup Series – Round 3 🏁
📍 Barossa Go-Kart Club
📅 30–31 May

We’re heading to the Barossa for Round 3 of the Festival State Cup Series! 🍇🔥

After two action-packed rounds we reach the halfway mark of the championship, the battle continues at the fast and flowing Barossa Go Kart Club — set right in the heart of one of SA’s best wine regions.

We welcome back Jordan Pianezzola Commentary to provide the voice of excitement and action throughout the weekend.

Saturday will bring something special with Heat 2 run under lights ✨🌙, adding an extra challenge and atmosphere as the track comes alive at night.

🎟️ Entries opening soon via KOMP or:
https://portal.karting.net.au

🎁 Up for grabs once again:
• Tyres thanks to Karting Australia, Karting S.A. & Barossa Go Kart Club
• Vouchers from DPE Kart Superstore

A massive thanks to our sponsors and supporters for continuing to back the series and make these events possible 👏

Great racing, awesome prizes, and a top location — Round 3 is shaping up to be a big one.

Who’s ready for Barossa? 🏎️💨

Southern Go Kart Club Mount Gambier Karting Club The Go Kart Club of SA Whyalla Kart Club Port Lincoln Go kart Club Inc Karting Victoria Mildura Kart Club Broken Hill Kart Club Inc

SA Black Plate - 27 - 28 June
Make your plans to be in Mt Gambier, plenty of accomodation options available.
All states welcome!

Reminder track is closed tomorrow morning due to track inspection