Karting dispute takes a turn for the worst

THE continuing dispute between Motorsport Ireland and the breakaway group – Kart Ireland — took another twist this week after the governing body opted out of a planned meeting of both parties with the track owners due to take place yesterday.

Over a week ago, both organisations were intent on running a full calendar of events, despite the general consensus that the sport could not sustain the two elements.

Apparently, following the intervention of the track owners, a meeting was organised. The latest crux could lead to track owners hosting just one group. This could be decided on the basis of proposals from both MI and Kart Ireland. Speaking yesterday, Motorsport Ireland CEO, Alex Sinclair said that MI were focusing on putting their energy into their 16-point plan for karting. On the prospect that the track owners will opt to run with Kart Ireland he remarked: “We will address that issue when it arises.”