Kartsport Nelson

14/08/2026

Reminder that the Memorial Night Meeting that was originally planned for this weekend has been postponed and we are now running a DOUBLE header weekend on the 12th and 13th of September.

Saturday 12th of September will be the Memorial Night Meeting and the 13th will be Round 3 of the Kartsport Nelson Club Points Championship.

Please note that this is two separate events so it does require two separate entry forms if you wish to race both days.

For the Memorial Night Meeting Enter Here: https://www.kartsportnelson.co.nz/viewform/525245

And for the Club Points Round Enter Here: https://www.kartsportnelson.co.nz/viewform/525244

Reminder that If you enter online before Wednesday 9th September you will go into the draw to WIN a set of MG SH2 Tyres.

Current Entry Lists. 21/8/26

Memorial Night Meet - Saturday

Briggs Junior (1)
Joshua Hughes

Rotax Heavy (2)
Kevin Barker
Logan Williams

Briggs Heavy (2)
Matthew Cunneen
Logan Williams

Nelson Club Points Round 3 - Sunday

Briggs Junior (1)
Joshua Hughes

Rotax Heavy (1)
Kevin Barker

Briggs Heavy (1)
Matthew Cunneen

10/08/2026

Seeing as we don't have club meeting on this month, what a great opportunity to head down to Westland Kart Club on the 22nd and support their very first club day in 20 Years!

KartSport Westland is back.

First Race Day in over 20 years.

22 August 2026

Don’t miss it.

Gates open 8.00 am

Drivers Brief 9.30am

Racing 10.00am

Lunch after two rounds for 30 minutes

First run tuning

Four runs after these 3 heats 8 laps and final

All classes welcome

There are hot drinks and food on site

Entry link

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/525247?fbclid=IwZnRzaATkwdRwZG9mBWZkaWQWUMLnAASbFZkOlY8gFyy0bnTQQKaXsWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7oDTgYH0VDsR5VQOeKxKzV0xTsLoYUE878lgbs_MKiOhgoG3y2TjSgsXYhAw_aem_VIROoAEFX-hvAX1-7epcdQ

25/07/2026

We are racing today at Redwood Valley.

Spectator entry is FREE and our pitstop cafe is open in the clubhouse so all are welcome to join the action.

Racing kicks off at 10am til 4pm

See you there

20/07/2026

Important! Date Change, Double Header...

We wanted to get this information out as soon as possible but due to the Kartsport New Zealand conference falling on the same weekend as our Memorial Night Meeting which was planned for the 15th of August we have had to make the tough decision to postpone this meeting to the 12th of September.

Although we recognize and appreciate that September is already a very busy month for our karting family with the Southern Series and Garden Cities on, there was a few key factors that help make our decision.

If we were to keep it on the original date set in August we either wouldn't of had anyone available to represent our club at the Kartsport NZ conference or we would of lost some key personnel that help out with the running of our race meetings. We also factored in that being a night meeting it will be slightly warmer but still dark enough to be running a night meeting.

We do apologize for any inconvenience this may of cause but we are excited to be running this double header weekend and hope you are able to make.

19/07/2026

Just wow! The strength and vibe of our club members and non members is just amazing at the moment, and today's working bee was evidence of that.

We had around 30 people show up today and just got stuck in and achieved everything we had planned to do and then some more.

It was great to see everyone working as a team and enjoying themselves. Thanks to everyone involved, your efforts are much appreciated.

We are looking forward to having you back next weekend for our club day next Sunday.

17/07/2026

Working Bee 19th July.

Hey team, we have quite a few jobs that need ticking off so we have planned a working bee for this Sunday the 19th of July between 10am and 3pm.

🥪🥤 We will provide a FREE BBQ lunch and refreshments for everyone that comes along to give us a hand. All are welcome!

The jobs that need ticking off include -
🚧 Repairing aged fencing from dummy grid to turn 4.
🚧 Replacing bottom rails along front straight up to the clubrooms.
🚧 Repairing top rail of fencing at turn 1.
🚧 Water blasting toilet block and getting it ready for painting.
🚧 Flag point 5/6 top rail and access gate (Self closing)
🚧 Closing in behind flag point 5/6
🚧 Removing concrete behind kerb at turn 1
🚧 Level out ground by the septic tank outside stewards room.
🚧 Toilet Roll and Hand Towel holders need installing in ladies toilet.
🚧 Nails in clubrooms deck need hitting down.
🚧 Dig two post holes along roadside fence.
🚧 Cut down old metal frames for scrapping.
🚧 Emptying rubbish bins and other smaller jobs that will be added to this list.

Please bring tools that may be useful with the jobs above. We need members to bring the following (If possible)
🛠️ Chainsaw
🛠️ Battery Skill saw
🛠️ Impact Gun (with square drive / allenkey / socket fittings)
🛠️ Shovels, Spade and Rake
🛠️ Sledge Hammers
🛠️ Wheel Barrow
🛠️ Angle Grinder and Cutting Disc/s
🛠️ Tape Measures

Remember a club is only as good as it's membership base, it will be a great time to be social with each other without the racing and many hands make light work. We hope to catch up with you there

14/07/2026

Next up is the Cartridge Universe Kartsport Nelson Club Points Round 2 on Sunday 26th July.

Early online entries close Thursday 23rd July.

Reminder that If you enter online you will go into the draw to WIN a set of MG SH2 Tyres.

Enter here: https://www.kartsportnelson.co.nz/viewform/519166

Supps here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=0a61128d-350d-4911-9ffe-635a2076e875

Digital Drivers Briefing here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=311973df-77e3-40b1-866d-86064c74de53

Currently entry list - Updated 23rd July at 11pm

Cadet Rok (5)
Jenson Shrimpton
Bentley Hart
Quinn Dunn
Jay Flood
Oliver Knowles

VMR (2)
Taylor Costello
Jett Randall

Briggs Junior (1)
Joshua Hughes

Rotax Light (3)
Laylah Nicholson
Casey McConnon
Josh Rutledge

Rotax Heavy (3)
Kevin Barker
Tim Manshade
Derryn French

Open (1)
Alistair Hart

Briggs Light (6)
Rob Frans
Ryan Delany
Jared Ewers
Mason Puklowski
Kerry Diamond
Sylis Djukanovic

Briggs Heavy (9)
Matthew Cunneen
Ian McLeod
Reilly Dabinett
Aaron Graham
Thomas Hart
John Cunneen
Kevin Barker
Derryn French
Kahlan McFedries

Bucket Bikes (11)
Zander Green
Lachlan Moore
Daniel Penney
Cayden Palmer
Greg Finch
Zander Green
Harrison Field
Kristoff Ford
Paul Jameson
Peia Ifopo
Olly Ward
Cameron Cross

13/07/2026

Congratulations to our members that attended the 2026 KartSport New Zealand National Schools at KartSport Canterbury over the weekend.

And just wow! Bentley Hart who is our youngest and smallest member qualified his kart on the front row in the Cadet Rok class and battled hard all day with the current 1 & 2NZ and finished on the podium in a well deserved third.

Another stand out from the weekend was Laylah Nicholson, although her 9th place finish wasn't the result they were hoping for she showed front running pace all weekend so that was a huge positive to come home with.

Mega job by all drivers and crew, you all should be proud of your efforts.

09/07/2026

Good Luck to our Nelson Members that are heading down to KartSport Canterbury to take on New Zealand's best, at the 2026 KartSport New Zealand National Schools Championship this weekend.

Also a shout out to Ollie Hendry who was fired up to attend his very first National event but unfortunately broke his collarbone and had to withdraw his entry but he still heading down to support the Nelson team.

We have also heard that our newest commentator Danny Frans has had the call up to commentate his very first National event.. Good luck brother I'm sure you'll smash it!