Tasman Grass Kart Club

12/09/2026

Massive thanks to Ryan and the team at MTF Finance Richmond for coming on board and sponsoring 100 new cones for our club.

If you need anything finance related from sneaking a new kart into the shed or buying the wife that new spa (because you snuck another kart in the shed) give the team at MTF finance Richmond a call.

09/09/2026

South Canterbury Family Kart Club once again delivering some great content I think we all need a reminder of this.

Locally we don’t have the e light system and a slightly different start light.

The flag rules are the same for us all nationally and a great reminder what to look out for.

🚩 KNOW YOUR FLAGS!

Flags are one of the most important ways our Marshals communicate with drivers. Knowing what they mean — and what to do when you see one — is an important part of racing safely.

Here’s a quick refresher:

🟢 GREEN – START RACING!
The track is clear and racing conditions are active.

🟡 YELLOW – CAUTION
Slow down and NO OVERTAKING. There is a hazard ahead. Be prepared to stop.

⚫ ROLLED BLACK – WARNING
You have been given a warning. Report to the Head Marshal at the end of the race.

⚫ WAVED BLACK – STOP
Stop racing immediately and follow the instructions of the Marshals.

🔴 RED – STOP RACING
Stop racing immediately. Slow down and stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Proceed back to the start/finish line and follow the instructions of the Marshals.

⚪ WHITE – LAST LAP
The race leader has started the final lap.

🏁 CHEQUERED – RACE FINISHED
The race is over. Slow down and return safely.

🚩 eFLAG LIGHT SYSTEM

SCFKC also operates an electronic flag/light system at our events.

The eFlags provide another highly visible way for Marshals to communicate with drivers around the track.

The eFlag RED or YELLOW light signal has the same meaning as the corresponding flag.

🚦 ELECTRONIC STARTING LIGHTS

We also have a separate electronic starting light system used at the start line.

The start sequence is:

🔴 RED
🟡 YELLOW
🟡 YELLOW
🟢 GREEN – GO!

A couple of simple pieces of technology helping us make our race meetings clearer and safer.

SEE IT → KNOW IT → OBEY IT

Knowing your flags isn't just about avoiding a penalty — it's about keeping yourself, the other drivers and our officials safe.

If you're a new driver or you're not sure what a signal means, ask!

That's what the club is here for...

07/09/2026

Racing this Sunday the 13th of September.

We have an exciting new property for this event, so dust of those karts and let’s see you track side!

Remember club memberships are now due so follow the link and get your memberships in,

https://form.jotform.com/252591831363863

Look forward to seeing you all there

04/09/2026

Memberships

Memberships are now open for the 2026/2027 season at Tasman Grass Kart Club.

Membership fees have stayed the same for another year at,
Single Membership $50.00
Family Membership $70.00 (2 adults and up to 3 kids living at the same address)

Follow the link below,

Please click the link to complete this form.

02/09/2026

2025/2026 Annual General Meeting.

Last night we held our AGM and wow what a response from our members! In my time within the club that was the highest rate of attendees to date.
Thank you for coming along and sharing with us leading into the 2026/2027 season.

Firstly, I'd like to thank the committee for their efforts over the past year. With a few stepping down from roles but remaining on committee I think we have a good mix of new and existing committee to get stuck into this year.

Your 2026/2027 committee is as follows,

President, Andrew Simpson
Vice President, Tony Manson
Club Captain, Brad Fenemor
Treasurer, Faye Templeton

Committee,
Kim Green
Brad Keay
Shane Ohlsen
John McNaught
Kiel Boynton
Rani Bear
Corban Walton
Braden Lawton
Brent Mack
ShelbyLawton
Simon Routledge
Dylan Shadbolt
Lucas Fenemor
Ken Scoltock

Keep an eye on the club page as memberships will be sent out ready for the new season.

Send a message to learn more

02/09/2026

Some great tips from the South Canterbury Family Kart Club.

🔧 THE DARK ART OF KART WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Ever wondered why someone is lying on the ground in front of a kart, staring at the front wheels and muttering about toe, camber and caster?

Welcome to the dark arts of kart setup!
A few small changes to front-end geometry can make a surprisingly big difference to how your kart turns, how stable it feels and how the tyres behave.

So, what does what?

TOE
The direction the front wheels point in relation to each other.
A small amount of toe-out can help the kart respond to steering input, while too much can make it nervous and scrub speed.

CAMBER
The angle of the wheel when viewed from the front.
This affects how the tyre sits on the track, particularly when cornering, and can influence grip and tyre wear.

CASTER
The angle of the steering axis.
Caster affects how the kart loads the inside rear wheel when steering. More caster generally gives more front-end bite and helps lift the inside rear, while less caster can make the kart freer and easier to rotate.

And then there are ride heights, kingpin inclination, chassis stiffness, tyre pressures...

That's when the dark arts really begin!
The important thing is that there isn't necessarily one "perfect" setting. What works on a dry, grippy track may not be what you want on a slippery track, and different drivers and karts can require different setups.

📏 SCFKC ALIGNMENT KIT
SCFKC has a Rigetti Ridolfi laser wheel alignment kit available for hire by club members.
It allows you to accurately measure your toe and camber, rather than trying to set everything by eye.
The kit comes in its own case with the alignment tools, lasers and the required accessories.

If you're new to kart setup, don't be afraid to ask one of the more experienced members for a hand. There's usually someone around who's already made the mistake you're about to make!
Measure it. Change it. Test it. Learn from it.

30/08/2026

Don’t forget our AGM is on Tuesday night.

Come have your say on the future of your club!

15/08/2026

BBQ is set and the lads are good to go track side.
See you all there!

Let’s try this again. Racing this Sunday the 16th of August.

We would love to see you all there for another fun day of racing at the Barker family property.

The club bbq will be available once again so make sure you bring your loose change.

Full event details in the flyer

13/08/2026

Hi All

Our Agm is upon us and we intend to have this on the 1st of September. This will be held at Armadillo's at 700 pm.

This is a chance for all financial club members to have a say in the selection or re appointment of committee and positions

If you wish to make a submission to the club , i.e. a rule or something that you would like us to vote on; this is the time. the submissions must be sent via email and be received by no later than the 25th of August.

If you are considering attending you can contact or tell any of the committee or email also

The current committee is as follows

President ; Andrew Simpson

Vice President ; Rani Bear

Treasurer ; Shane Ohlson

Secretary ; Tony Manson

Committee ; Brad Fenemor, Brad Keay, Kiel Boynton, Corban James Walton, Kim Green, Braden Lawton, Shelby Lawton , John McNaught

These positions are all up for nomination on the night. If you wish to join you can talk to Andrew or myself or anyone on the committee.

The club members on this committee all put their own time in the running of the club . I myself am thankful of those on the current committee especially Andrew Simpson our President and how he has led the club implemental in our national relationships with the other clubs putting us on the map.

This last year saw 8 members attend Nationals a goal of Andrews and was a trip to remember

Look forward to seeing members there

Yours Tony Manson

10/08/2026

Let’s try this again. Racing this Sunday the 16th of August.

We would love to see you all there for another fun day of racing at the Barker family property.

The club bbq will be available once again so make sure you bring your loose change.

Full event details in the flyer