The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) has appointed Superkarts Australia (SKA) to take on the national category administration for superkarts, allowing SKA to adopt a more proactive and comprehensive role to coordinate the competition for superkarts at this level. CAMS strongly encouraged SKA to take on the administration role and operate in a similar way to the competitor representative groups which continue to be a successful part of the Formula Ford, Formula Vee and HQ Racing series at a national level. Lyn Punshon, Chairman of the Australian Motor Racing Commission (AMRC) said, “We have seen how other national categories have benefitted from a coordinated approach and we are encouraging the state based superkart clubs to work in with the SKA to develop participation in the sport at a national level.” In its new role, SKA will directly affiliate with CAMS and will offer memberships to those competing at national level superkart race events. SKA will retain its own member base and operate independently of the clubs, a move it considers necessary to the long term future of the category. SKA recognises the important role played by state clubs and will continue to work with them to further participation in the sport. Clint Brown, Chairman of Superkarts Australia said, “SKA is very excited about its affiliation with CAMS as it enables all superkart racers to have their own national voice within a very competitive racing community.” The SKA Board of Directors will be expanded and the company shareholding will be revised by the end of February 2010.
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