Get Started
Start Racing
01
Pick Your Class
Review the classes below and find the right fit for your age, budget and experience.
02
Contact a Club
Your local member club is the best place to start — they'll walk you through equipment and race schedules.
03
Get Licensed
Racing licences are issued through Speedway Australia. Applications are completed online in minutes.
04
Gear Up
Your club will advise on kart and safety equipment. Second-hand karts are a great way to start.
05
Head to Race Day
Attend a practice day first, then enter your first race meeting. Welcome to the family.
Racing Classes
SKA sanctions ten classes spanning all ages and experience levels — from a non-competition introduction class for 5–6 year-olds through to open 125cc senior racing. Ages and weights shown are indicative; refer to the current SKA Rulebook for confirmed eligibility.
Midget
Non-Competition
A non-competition introduction class for the youngest drivers on a stock Honda GX35 (or approved clone). Drivers move up to Sub-Junior on their 7th birthday.
Sub-Junior
The first competitive class, with a choice of Restricted J, Comer SW80 or 4-Stroke 6.5hp engines — all fitted with a clutch. Eligible for Club, State and National points.
Junior "J"
A single-engine class run exclusively on the Yamaha KT-100J, spanning a wide age range and eligible for State and National Titles.
Junior Standard
Bridges Junior "J" and senior competition — the full Standard class engine specification, run by age-restricted drivers only.
Standard Light
The senior single-engine Standard class on the Yamaha KT-100S. Drivers cannot also run Standard Heavy on the same program.
Standard Heavy
Identical Yamaha KT-100S specification to Standard, run at a higher minimum weight bracket.
Modified
Internal engine modifications permitted within the KT100S/A.R.C. platform for increased performance over Standard.
Ladies
A Standard-specification class for women drivers. Modified engines and the previous weight allowance are no longer permitted, effective 1 July 2026.
100cc Outlaw
Open to any purpose-built 100cc 2-stroke kart engine (rotary, reed or piston port). Internal modifications permitted; engine must remain visibly stock.
125cc
Non-Gearbox & Gearbox
The top open class, run as separate Non-Gearbox (Title-eligible) and Gearbox divisions at Blue Ribbon events. Clutches are compulsory.
Also available: the All Powers Class combines Standard, Modified, Outlaw and 125cc entries into one race; a club-only 4-Stroke 6.5hp class runs at Sub-Junior (80kg), Junior (120kg) and Senior (130kg) weights; and 200cc Open and 250cc run as sign-off-only demonstration classes. See the full Rule Book for complete specifications.
General Rules & Notes — All Classes
All competitors must hold a current Speedway Australia racing licence before entering any sanctioned event.
An approved full-face helmet (rated to Snell SA or equivalent) is mandatory in all classes.
Racing overalls, gloves, neck brace and appropriate footwear are required at all times on track.
Karts must pass technical scrutineering before each race meeting — your club scrutineer will guide you.
Minimum age requirements apply at the time of the first race meeting in the season.
Weight minimums include driver and kart — refer to the SKA Rulebook for class-specific requirements.
Ready to Race?
Apply for Your
Racing Licence
All competitors require a current Speedway Australia racing licence before entering sanctioned events. Applications are completed online and take just a few minutes.
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Booklet
Our official getting started guide will cover class information, equipment checklists, licensing steps and exactly what to expect on your first race day. In the meantime, get in touch with any questions.
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Local Club
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