Who Are We?

We are a group of like-minded petrol-heads who like to race on the grass.
Our goal is to have fun at a reasonable price.

The SECOND SUNDAY of each month will usually be the General race meeting.
Other meetings may be added as approriate.
Our current daily Race Fee is $20, or $30 per family.
Where possible, any rained off meeting will be POSTPONED until the FOLLOWING SUNDAY.

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If we do not yet have your mobile number then email us at
WaikatoGrassKarts@gmail.com
or TXT / PHONE on Mobile 0224 781 709

Keep watching this website for any changes or additions.


2023/2024 SEASON CALENDAR

DATE
VENUE
8 October 2023 Morrinsville Recreation Grounds
12 November 2023 Thornton Park - 116 French Pass Road, Cambridge
10 December 2023 Morrinsville Recreation Grounds
14 January 2024 Thornton Park - 116 French Pass Road, Cambridge
27 & 28 January 2024 (2-day special event for Auckland anniversary weekend) Bring tents to stay overnight for both days or can come on one day Thornton Park - 116 French Pass Road, Cambridge
18 February 2024 Morrinsville Recreation Grounds
10 March 2024 Thornton Park - 116 French Pass Road, Cambridge
14 April 2024 Morrinsville Recreation Grounds
12 May 2024 Thornton Park - 116 French Pass Road, Cambridge
9 June 2024 Morrinsville Recreation Grounds
14 July 2024 Thornton Park - 116 French Pass Road, Cambridge

116 French Pass Road, Cambridge



MORRINSVILLE RECREATION GROUND

30 Avenue Road, Morrinsville, Off State Highway 26.

OUR BASIC RULES.

Our GOAL is to adopt the NEW ZEALAND 2019 GRASS KART RULES.
Please Note: This is the latest official NZ rules for national competition.
These rules will give you a good idea of what the karts are all about.


** GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. **

A CLUTCH. You must have a clutch as races are started from a stationary grid.

APPROVED GRASS TYRES. These are listed in the Grass Kart Rules.

BUMPERS and MUDFLAPS. These must meet the required dimensions.

See the REQUIREMENTS for bumper and mudflap dimensions and construction details here.

BRAKES on the REAR AXLE only.

NO KT100 engines. Suitable engines are described in the Grass Kart Rules.


BASIC SAFETY.

HELMETS
A correct fitting Helmet is to be worn at all times while in the Kart.
It must be in good condition and undamaged.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Suitable protective footwear, eye protection, gloves and clothing, overalls or racing suit must be worn at all times when in the kart.
No synthetic clothing is to be worn against the skin.
A minimum of bare skin should be showing.

HAIR
All hair must be contained within the helmet or overalls / race suit.

NECK BRACES
Neck braces are COMPULSORY for all children / juniors.
At this stage they are optional for adults.

REFUELLING
The driver is to vacate the kart during fuel transfer.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Recommended for all drivers pit areas.

FIRE HAZARDS
Any accumulated grass deposits around the kart engine or exhaust to removed to reduce the risk of fire.

NO SMOKING OR ALCOHOL INSIDE BOUNDARY FENCE.


SUGGESTED SITES FOR KART PARTS.

Swampend Parts Catalogue - Huge selection of Grass Kart parts.


SUGGESTED ENGINES.
Production Motor Cycle engines are typically used.
Air-cooled 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke engines up to 610cc.
Water-cooled 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke engines up to 510cc.
Pit bike engines are allowed.
We are mainly using LIFAN 163FML engines (Chinese clone of Honda XR200 engine, 200cc 5 speed).
We have a LIFAN 125cc 4 speed auto-clutch engine for use by the kids.
Stationary engines, of the correct cc rating, are also acceptable.


OTHER CLUBS AND GROUPS
King Country Grass Karts - FACEBOOK.

Franklin Dirt Kart Club - FACEBOOK or Franklin Dirt Kart Club - WEBSITE.

Te Aroha Dirt Kart Club - WEBSITE.

Karts not your thing?, Try Bay Waikato Mower Racing Club .


RACE DAY TIME SCHEDULE

GATES OPEN 9:30
TRACK LAYOUT 10:00
SCRUTINEERING 10:00 to 10:30
DRIVERS' BRIEFING 10:30
PRACTICE - VARIOUS CLASSES 10:30 to 11:00
RACING - VARIOUS CLASSES 11:00 to 12:00
LUNCH - TRACK CLOSED - NO ENGINES RUNNING 12:00 to 12:30
RACING - VARIOUS CLASSES 12:30 to 3:00
SHUTDOWN - TRACK REMOVAL AND CLEANUP 3:00

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