Auskart Racing Inc.

About Auskart Racing Inc.

Auskart Racing Inc. is the only karting club operating on Brisbane's north side, based at the iconic Lakeside Raceway on Lakeside Road in Kurwongbah near Petrie. The club focuses on pure 4-stroke karting in both Sprint and Endurance formats, offering genuine grassroots racing at some of the most affordable rates in South-East Queensland — an annual membership of just $75 and a race entry fee of $65 per event, with spectators admitted free. The club also runs an away series at Bundaberg, Cooloola, and Warwick kart clubs, giving members access to a broader racing calendar across QLD. Auskart describes itself as "fast, fun and family orientated" and backs it up: the culture is consistently praised as non-threatening and welcoming for newcomers, with long-term members who make first-timers feel like regulars from the first flag.

The racing & club structure

• Pure 4-stroke racingAuskart runs exclusively on 4-stroke power — a class category that's reliable, cost-effective to run, and highly competitive. Both Sprint (short-circuit time-attack and feature races) and Endurance formats are offered.
• Home circuit — Lakeside RacewayThe club's home base is the historic Lakeside Raceway in Kurwongbah, a well-known motorsport venue north of Brisbane that has hosted all categories of Australian motorsport over the decades.
• Away seriesBeyond Lakeside, the club runs away rounds at Bundaberg, Cooloola, and Warwick kart clubs — broadening the season calendar and giving members the experience of different circuits across Queensland.
• Membership & registrationAnnual membership costs $75 (the same rate for juniors and adults) and runs January to December. Race entry is $65 per event. Online registration is handled through the Racers World licensing system.
• Spectators welcome — freeYou can watch race days at no charge, making Auskart events a great way to experience the club before committing to membership.

Good to know

• No hire kartsAuskart is a member-owned kart club — you'll need your own 4-stroke kart and a current competition licence to race. Contact the club via auskart.au if you're unsure what kart or licence class suits you.
• Getting thereLakeside Raceway is at Lakeside Rd, Kurwongbah — approximately 25 km north of Brisbane CBD near Petrie. Follow signs to Lakeside Park from the Petrie train station area.
• Family friendly atmosphereThe club prides itself on a "non-threatening environment" and welcoming newcomers. Families and first-time karting competitors are actively encouraged to come and watch a race day before joining.
• LicensingA Karting Australia competition licence is required to race. Membership is registered through the Racers World system — see auskart.au for the sign-up process.

FAQ

Quick facts

• ExperienceClub kart racing
• Format4-stroke · Sprint & Endurance
• Home circuitLakeside Raceway, Kurwongbah
• Annual membership$75
• Race entry$65 per event
• SpectatorsFree
• Away roundsBundaberg · Cooloola · Warwick
• Rating5.0 / 5 (4 reviews)

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