Karting conflict continues

THE conflict between Motorsport Ireland and Kart Ireland continues, with the latter claiming one of the five karting venues have nailed their colours to the mast of the governing body by agreeing to host three events – two championships races and the C Plate races – organised by the Irish Karting Club (IKC).

The composition of a karting committee comprising representatives of Motorsport Ireland and Kart Ireland almost brought an end to the dispute until the former, according to Kart Ireland, reneged on the deal. The intervention by the track owners was seen as a positive step but the composition of a new karting committee that was to have two representatives from Motorsport Ireland, two from Kart Ireland and one from the track owners, didn’t curry favour with the governing body.

Part of Motorsport Ireland’s 16-point plan for karting includes a reduction in costs that will see an entry fee of €95 per entry with the Competitors Personal Accident insurance provided free of charge. Kart Ireland views this as a subsidy and wonders what other spectrums of the sport, such as rallying, feel about this arrangement.