03/02/2026
Announcement - Resignation of National Steward
Outlaw Karts Australia (OKA) advises that Mr Richard Mapp (Richo) has resigned from his position as OKA National Steward.
Richo was instrumental in the establishment of OKA, playing a key role in the development of the framework for the incorporation constitution and overseeing its formal legal recognition with the appropriate government body. He was also responsible for achieving a number of other critical milestones during the formation of OKA as an incorporated body, including the development of the OKA logo.
The Executive Committee sincerely thanks Richo for his significant contribution to the organisation and his dedication to the sport. We wish him every success in his future endeavours and look forward to seeing him trackside again in the not-too-distant future.
With Richard’s departure, the National Steward position is now vacant. OKA will be accepting expressions of interest for this role, with the intention of appointing a suitably qualified individual to this critical position.
The role of National Steward is:
a. To liaise with all level Stewards from each state ensuring the Rules of Competition are adhered to and facilitate steward’s meetings.
b. To provide guidance to the Committee when Rules of Competition are disputed.
c. To provide informed and unbiased advise to The Committee on rule matters.
d. To ensure that each SMC adheres to The Rules of Competition where required and that state and national titles are stewarded and run strictly in accordance with the Rules of Competition.
e. Assess and approve upgrades to steward’s licences
f. Liaise with Speedway Australia on rule changes.
g. Be involved or facilitate disciplinary appeal meetings, unless a conflict of interest.
h. Any reasonable request to assist the executive committee.
Regards OKA executive committee.
