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posted 16th Dec 08 Christmas News Flash!!!
Presentation Night
TEKA would like to thank everyone that attended the presentation night. What a great night and terrific venue. Its always good to see everyone in their good gear and out of their race suits for a change! If you have any photos from the evening please email them in!
The calendar for 09 is out!!
Absolutely fantastic, check out the 2009 Calendar here! For those who were at the Presentation we’re sorry for suggesting we would consider a round on Mother’s Day. The women in our lives are extremely important and they deserve their day! The Canberra event will now be held on Saturday 9th May.
AGM and fun night
The AGM meeting will be held on the 24th January at Picton Kart Track, along with licensing and karting fun (ask anyone who came last time)! It’s important to remember that ALL positions are available for nomination and TEKA really needs the competitors support so have a think about how you could get involved. The AGM kicks off at 4pm everyone is welcome. After that there will be some licensing both new and renewals, and karting for all with the track exclusively available (for 4 stroke Endurance karts only) from 5pm to 10pm, along with a BBQ throughout the evening!
The cost will only be a flat fee of $50 per kart for the afternoon with no further track license costs.
Please make your nominations by downloading a Nomination Form and returning to TEKA prior to the AGM if possible.
Fuel for 09’
Due to the hazard of carrying fuel and government requirements, next year fuel will be brought to the track by competitors. They will purchase approved containers from TEKA at $20 each. Before each round competitors will be informed how much fuel is to be bought and which service station it’s to be bought from.
Honda Engines - time for a rebuild?
For competitors planning to run Hondas (in case you don’t know) you can purchase engines at any Honda dealer (or 2nd hand through the series) and have them sealed by one of these sealers.
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Darrell Mitchell ( SOUTH ) 0431 471 860 |
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Todd Maiden ( NEPEAN ) 0409 397 075 |
Briggs and Stratton - Animals, grab two of em.
If you’re interested in or have ordered a Briggs and Stratton Animal engine through TEKA, we have documented this process here - B&S Animal Engines / Ordering Process.
If you have any questions regarding the B&S Animal engine, why not join the discussion on the endurancekarting.com.au website - they have setup a forum topic especially for us, check it out Briggs & Stratton - Tech Talk. Thanks Eric and Team Canberra 88.
posted 3 Dec 08 TEKA '09 Calendar – soon to be released!
The 2009 calendar is just about confirmed. The really exciting news is, there are two tracks (all time favorites) that TEKA didn’t race on in '08, and one other that we’ve never been to before! The series has been created with the members in mind providing a good variety of tracks while keeping many within a reasonable distance from Sydney (in most cases). The length of time between rounds again is as long as possible allowing those who need it, heaps of time for other things.
Loads of interest from new drivers and teams, the introduction of a number of Animal powered karts, along with a huge contingent of Honda’s! The calendar will be presented for the first time at this Saturday nights Presentation and will be available on the website soon after….stay tuned!
posted 1 Dec 08 Final Championship Results!
The Official results from Round 8 at Oran Park and the final Championship Points are now available.
Congratulations to the following teams for taking out their respective championships!
| A-Grade | Road Runner Racing |
| B-Grade | W.A.R. Racing |
| B2-Grade | Emus Racing |
Congratulations and a huge thank you to all teams who competed this year for making it such a great season.
Bring on 2009!!!
posted 30 Nov 08 What a year!
What an end to the 2008 season!
A great final round with the championship finally decided. Official results and final championship placings will be available shortly. For those attending the presentation night, get your party gear on - it should be a great night!
The calendar for 2009 is being worked on and will be available soon - should be a ripper!
Looking for a kart to get into the TEKA series, or to upgrade? Take a look at our For Sale section on some great karts which have just become available.
posted 19 Nov 08 The Final is here!
Oran Park will be open from 6am this Saturday and it’s vitally important all teams be on time. With a 5 hour race the schedule is tight. Please come with all the paper work filled out and your kart prepared ready for scrutineering.
Could be some showers on the way, so remember to pack those wets! and keep an eye on the Weather Forecast.
Also we would like to know who is coming to the Presentation Night on Saturday at the latest! We hope everyone can make it! It’s going to be a big one, the previous years have been great fun, so come along and enjoy.
The calendar is taking shape for '09 and will be heavily local based with plenty of time between rounds again and two trips away to a couple of our favorite tracks. So stay tuned and if there is anyone interest in taking part who is not already involved feel free to give Justin a call 0417 330229.
Also current members with karts for sale, we are experiencing a good number of enquiries for next year from people who are interested in buying karts so expect some calls and bear in mind the more helpful and realistic your are at the moment the more likely you’ll achieve a result!
posted 11 Nov 08 Final Round - Oran Park
Entry Forms and APPROVED Supplementary Regulations for Oran Park are now available.
posted 2 Nov 08 Official Round 7 Results
Official results from Round 7 at Newcastle and the latest Series Points now available.
posted 1 Nov 08 Photos from Newcastle
We were lucky enough to have two photographers at Newcastle, both of whom have a massive bunch of fab photos of the event up on their web sites and available for purchase by members.
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posted 28 Oct 08 Newcastle Preliminary Results
Preliminary Results from Newcastle and Championship Standings have been posted to MyLaps. Official Results and Series Points Tally will be available shortly.
posted 20 Oct 08B&S Engine Pricing and Ordering
As announced on Saturday at Newcastle, pricing for the B&S Animal motor has been finalised.
Price to TEKA members: $860 ( inc. GST ) each engine. Delivered to Sydney region.
Motor is complete with:
- muffler, c/w all brackets and bolts, manifold
- carby
- all blocks and heads TEKA stamped, inspected, sealed and individually log booked.
To complete the setup members will require to supply and fit:
- air filter
- throttle cable
- fuel pump (pulse pump as currently used with Honda motors works fine)
- Noram clutch and drive sprocket (sprocket teeth for 2009 yet to be finalised and announced)
- engine mounts and bolts (same as those for the Honda)
In order to receive motors prior to Christmas, we must have orders by close of business this coming Friday, 24th October. Orders emailed to the secretary please. A deposit will be required once order is confirmed with the balance payable upon delivery.
Please be aware that officially the motor has not yet be homolgated by the AKA. However, at a meeting with AKA NSW they advised that they so no reason as to why the motors will not be homologated at the National AKA meeting in Novmber and that AKA NSW will be supporting the application.
posted 14 Oct 08 Newcastle - Scrutineering of Fuel Tanks
Teams competing at Newcastle are advised that all fuel tanks will be measured during the day on Saturday (18-Oct) to ensure they conform to the seven (7) litre maximum capacity requirement. The scrutineers and/or committee members will be calling teams randomly throughout the day to conduct the testing. Every effort will be made not to inconvenience any team.
posted 29 Sep 08 TEKA 2008 Gala Awards Night - Sat 6th Dec 2008
By now all TEKA members should have received their invitation to the 2008 Gala Awards night:
| Date: | Saturday 6th December 2008 |
| Time: | 6pm - 11pm |
| Dress: | Formal |
| Cost: | $65 per guest. |
| Includes a wonderful 3 course dinner and drinks. | |
| RSVP: | by 15th November 2008 |
Please ensure you RSVP by 15th November using the card and pre-paid envelope provided.
If you are a TEKA member and haven't received your invitation, please contact Karen Gardiner.
posted 24 Sep 08 Official Round 6 Results
Official results from Round 6 at Lithgow and the latest Series Points now available.
posted 21 Sep 08 It's Business Time... Round 7 - Newcastle
Many are looking forward to a solid 7 hour race around Newcastle, and so they should be! To make the weekend even more pleasurable for competitors, TEKA has arranged a couple of extras.
A roast will be served at the track after qualifying on Saturday late afternoon. We'll endevour to make it early enough so that teams who are staying else-where can pack up and enjoy a couple of light ales and a great feed before they go, without having to wait around too long.
Those who have experienced it before know what a great feed it is! Keep an eye out on the entry form to nominate how many you'll have wanting to eat with us.
There is the opportunity to hang around the track and relax, have a few drinks enjoy the company. If anyone is thinking of staying at the track there is a number of us who will be inside the facility when the gates are locked (seeing as we're not allowed to refer to it as camping).
For those who want something more substantial, we have put aside ten self contained apartments (which sleep four) at Jesmond Villas, and five two bedroom's at Macquarie Serviced Apartments Cardiff. Ring Jesmond or Macquarie on Ph. 02 4955 5888 and let them know you’re from TEKA and would like to confirm a room.
Entry Forms and Supplementary Regulations for Round 7 at Newcastle are now available.
Check out the Newcastle track page for all details of the event, accomodation links, directions and an up to date weather forecast.
posted 21 Sep 08Down to Business - Lithgow Race report
As much fun as all the competitors involved in the TEKA Endurance Series have, this is the business end of the season. Round 6 was crucial for a number of teams, for others it's just an excuse to get away with friends and family and spend a good 10 hours of track time on one of the country's best go kart tracks.
Read all about it in the latest Race Report from Round 6 at Lithgow.
posted 21 Sep 08Gear for Sale - Online Auction
A fellow member has pointed out the following online auction of some good race gear - perhaps a bargain or two? Check out Grays Online Auction.
posted 17 Sep 08 B&S Voting
The vote is now closed and has been counted in front of an independant witness. The vote was in affirmative by a majority of 37 to 15. The committee will now take the necessary steps to proceed with homologation of the B&S engine as an alternative for 2009.
posted 2 Sep 08 Lithgow Preliminary Results
Preliminary results for Lithgow have been posted to MyLaps.
posted 10 Sep 08 Motivations behind the B&S
For those who have not yet submitted a vote on the B&S or who are still on the fence, we'd like to recommend you have a read of this explanation which was put together by a TEKA member after his discussions with the TEKA committee about the motivations behind the B&S plan.
posted 2 Sep 08 Member Voting Time
The time has come to cast your vote regarding adoption of the Briggs & Stratton Animal Motor as an additional class to TEKA competition starting 2009.
Be sure to visit the B&S Information page and be fully informed before casting your vote.
Please complete the Voting Paper, sign and return to the Secretary, to arrive no later than 14th September 2008.
| Email: | secretary@teka.com.au |
| Fax: | 02 8213 3658 |
| Post: | Unit 107, 20A Lexington Drive, Bella Vista, NSW 2153 |
Voting closes 14th September 2008.
posted 21 Aug 08 Animal Q&A Part 2
Thanks to all the TEKA members that submitted questions regarding the B&S Animal engine. Please be sure to visit the B&S Information page and read the responses. Keep the feedback coming!
posted 18 Aug 08 Lithgow Accomodation
Accommodation is available only a couple of minutes from the track! Camping may be a little chilly so we’ve arranged somewhere convenient and warm to stay - the Colonial Inn, located literally at the end of the street.
See the accomodation section of the Lithgow event page for more information including pricing and contact details. Rooms are limited, so be quick!
posted 17 Aug 08 The competition hots up!
Racing is always close at The Creek and Round 5 of the AKA Endurance Series would be no different!
Read all about it in the latest Race Report from Round 5 at Eastern Creek.
posted 13 Aug 08 Round 6 - Lithgow 2+2 Hour
Entry Forms and Supplementary Regulations for Round 6 at Lithgow are now available.
Check out the Lithgow track page for all details of the event, accomodation links, directions and an up to date weather forecast.
posted 04 Aug 08 Updated Official Round 5 Results
The updated Series Points following Round 5 at Eastern Creek (and correction of a few typos) are now available.
posted 30 Jul 08 Photos from Eastern Creek
Thanks to Sabaar photography for the great shots from Eastern Creek. Please support their efforts and order a photo or two.
posted 27 Jul 08 Briggs & Stratton Update
Looking for information and updates on the proposed Briggs & Stratton Animal engine? Check out the B&S Engine update page from the sidebar menu. You'll find useful information including specifications, links to brochures and technical guides as well as an Information Pack for TEKA members on the proposal. Future updates on the B&S engine proposal will be posted there.
posted 26 Jul 08 Count Down!
Grand Final – great news, we have made an alteration to the calendar to provide a home Grand Final. TEKA is always interested in it’s members feedback. In respect to this event we have been open to feedback from teams and drivers. The huge amount of interest in local rounds this year as opposed to the away ones is also a reflection of what the members prefer.
Oran Park will host the Grand Final for 08’ on the 22nd November (the same date already allocated to the final round). We continue to experience a huge amount of interest in the local races and it’s important to make the epic final round as accessible as possible.
Lithgow - there is plenty of time to prepare, repair, practice, test, or simply forget karting for a while and relax. It’s bound to be an exciting round, the first round of the run to the final! It will be run as a single day event with practice, qualifying and the races all on Sunday making it easier for some. For anyone who would like to make a weekend of it and practice on Saturday the track is open. Lithgow is well located just an hour and a half from Sydney, camping may be allowed and there is reasonably priced motel accommodation at the end of the street.
TEKA had decided to mix up the formats this year and with a 7hr at Newcastle following this round Lithgow presented the opportunity for a change. A couple of reasons for the format -
- a smaller less technical track lends itself to a shorter race distance
- the most exciting parts of our races are the start and the run to the finish, why not experience that twice
- if anyone has a failure of some sort their weekend is not lost, they have another chance to enjoy the racing and grab some points
Can’t wait!!
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