Albury Wodonga Kart Club

12/06/2026

Thoughts are with Matt family, friends and the entire karting community.
We have lost a man with so much passion for our sport, a great commentator and true gentleman.
RIP Matt 💔

VALE: MATT PAYNE

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of long-time karting commentator Matt Payne aged 46.

For more than 20 years, Matt has been the voice of Australian karting, providing media and commentary services at events across the country. Through his work as a commentator and journalist, he witnessed the development of countless young drivers who have gone on to successful careers in motorsport, and he took genuine pride in helping tell their stories and celebrate their achievements. His passion for karting, his knowledge of the sport, and his familiar voice will be deeply missed by competitors, officials and families alike.

On behalf of everyone at Karting Australia and the broader karting community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his mother Helen, his brother Daniel, and the extended Payne family and friends during this very difficult time.

Details of Matt’s funeral arrangements will be shared once they are available.

10/06/2026

We are pleased to announce our partnership with Quest Wodonga , offering an exclusive accommodation discount to our competitors. Simply enter the promo code AWKC26 on the Quest Wodonga website https://www.questapartments.com.au/properties/vic/wodonga/quest-wodonga
to receive 15% off all room types, based on the Best Flexible Rate, for stays throughout the remainder of the year.
Don't forget to enter the code in the designated box on the homepage to redeem your discount.

09/06/2026

🏁🔥 BRAD JONES KARTING CHALLENGE – LEADERBOARD UPDATE! 🔥🏁

The points are in after two exciting rounds of the Brad Jones Karting Challenge, and we're thrilled to announce that Albury Wodonga Kart Club currently sits on top of the Club Championship leaderboard! 🏆

🥇 AWKC – 13,152 points

🥈 Numurkah – 10,771 points

🥉 Wagga – 8,655 points

4️⃣ Griffith – 6,423 points

5️⃣ Rochester – 4,270 points

A huge congratulations to every AWKC driver who has travelled, raced and represented our club so far. Remember, the beauty of this challenge is that any driver can be randomly selected to score points for their club. Every entry matters. Every lap counts. Every driver can make a difference!

But don't get too comfortable... there are still three rounds remaining and plenty of points up for grabs. The chasing clubs will be coming hard!

🎥 Be sure to check out the video message from Brad Jones himself. Brad has thrown his support behind this unique interclub competition and encourages you to enter!

The next opportunity to score valuable points for AWKC is:

🏁 Round 3 – Griffith Kart Club

📅 Saturday 11th July

If you've never raced at Griffith before, now is the perfect time. Griffith Kart Club is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, fantastic facilities and great racing. Better still, make a weekend of it! Gather your mates, camp out, enjoy the beautiful Riverina region and be part of what is quickly becoming one of the most enjoyable club series in the country.

💥 Let's get a huge AWKC contingent to Griffith and show everyone what our club is all about! Let's help Griffith host an exciting competitive round!

Who's coming to Griffith? Let us know in the comments! 👇

01/06/2026

🏁 AWKC Club Championship – Round 2 Recap 🏁

What a fantastic day of racing at Albury Wodonga Kart Club for Round 2 of our Club Championship on 31st May! We mixed it up by running the reverse short track!

With over 40 drivers competing across 9 classes, the grids were packed and the racing was fierce from the first session to the final chequered flag. It was great to see such strong participation and enthusiasm from drivers, families and supporters throughout the day.

👏 One of the highlights of the meeting was the introduction of a dedicated Provisional Class for our P Plate junior drivers. This initiative gave our newest racers the opportunity to compete amongst their peers, build confidence and gain valuable race experience in a supportive environment. We loved seeing these young drivers out on track and developing their skills!

🌧️ The track was still carrying plenty of moisture from the steady rainfall the day before and was slow to dry in the chilly conditions. Drivers and teams faced changing track conditions throughout the day as patches of grip emerged and racing lines evolved. Thankfully, the sun eventually broke through, bringing some welcome warmth and allowing classes to transition onto slick tyres as the circuit dried.

🤝 A special thank you to our friends from Wagga and District Kart Club, who brought a fantastic contingent of drivers and support crews to join us for the weekend. The support between our neighbouring clubs helps create strong fields, quality racing and lasting friendships. It’s this spirit of cooperation and community that makes grassroots karting in our region so special.

We'd also like to thank everyone who travelled from other clubs to race with us. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps make our race meetings successful.

👏 As always, a massive thank you to our officials, volunteers and club members who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Without you, club racing simply wouldn't happen.

📅 What's coming up?

🏎️ GPS Round 3 – Gippsland – 13th & 14th June

🏎️ VCS Round 3 – Portland – 20th & 21st June

We look forward to seeing AWKC members flying the flag at both events!

See you at the track! 🏁

01/06/2026

Back to our normal layout and clockwise direction at the track.

29/05/2026

Tyre announcements for 2027!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18nhbTkpDJ/

KARTING AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES TYRE SUPPLIERS FOR 2027-2031

The Board of Karting Australia has confirmed the appointment of Maxxis and Vega as the tyre suppliers for Karting Australia sanctioned competition from January 1, 2027, through to December 31, 2031.

This outcome follows an extensive tender and evaluation process undertaken over the past 18 months by Karting Australia management and directors.

2027-2031 Karting Australia Tyres
Group 1 (Cadet 9 and Cadet 12) – Maxxis KA-Cadet
Group 2 (KA3 Junior, KA3 Senior, TaG 125 Restricted) – Maxxis RED MAO
Group 3 (TaG 125, Rotax, KA2) – Vega KA-H
Group 4 (KZ2, X30, Open Performance) – Vega KA-M
Group 5 (4SS, 4SS Supersport) – Maxxis Sport

Read More on www.karting.net.au

25/05/2026

AWKC Members... Where Are You?? You've been out and about racing across the country side and now it is time to come home for a club day race. Only the 2nd race in the AWKC Championship this year, who will lead the way on the short reverse track?! This layout is fun, technical and will test your racing skills! Random grid might give you a chance to lead the start and stay in front! We welcome drivers from other clubs. Don't let this be another cancelled event! Get your entries in NOW! Well done to AWKC members who raced at VCS in Hamilton on the weekend! Shout out to Bas and Rory!

22/05/2026

Our track direction has changed in preparation for our upcoming club day.
Head out to the track to get in some practice before next weekends club day.
Don't forget entries close at 10pm Thursday 28th for club day.

20/05/2026

🏁 A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEER OFFICIALS 🏁

Behind every lap, every race, and every successful race meeting is a dedicated team of volunteers giving their time, energy, and expertise to make karting possible.
They are the backbone of our club, and their tireless efforts ensure that every event runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. From race control and scrutineering to grid, scales, flag points, canteen, timing, and everything in between — thank you for your unwavering commitment, patience, and hard work. Your selflessness and dedication are the reasons why our drivers, families, and community can enjoy the thrill of karting. 👏
Your passion and dedication keep our club running like a well-oiled machine each race day, and we truly appreciate everything you do for our drivers, families, and community. You are the unsung heroes of our sport, and we are forever grateful for your contributions. ❤️
Please take a moment to thank an official next time you’re at the track — without volunteers, there is no racing. They are the ones who make it all possible, and their efforts should never go unnoticed.

We would like to extend a special thank you to our amazing team of officials who have been photographed: James Reynolds, Cody Macdonald, John Reynolds, Gerard Hudson, and absent John Robertson and Steve King.
Your hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed, and we are honored to have you as part of our team.

19/05/2026

🏁 MAY CLUB DAY ENTRIES ARE OPEN 🏁

Entries are now open on KOMP for Club Day on Sunday 31st May at the Albury Wodonga Kart Club!

📍 Reverse Track B

🕗 Practice
• 2 x 8 Minute Practice Sessions

🏁 Race Format
• Heat 1 – 10 Laps (Random Grid)
• Heat 2 – 10 Laps (Random Grid)
• Heat 3 – 12 Laps
• Final – 15 Laps

⏰ Entries close:
11:00pm Thursday 28th May

📢 Entry numbers will be updated below.

Get your entries in early and we’ll see you trackside! 🔥🏎️



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