SPONSOR - DISCOUNTS​​​​​​​

KartSport members, family and friends, it is easy to support your loyal sponsors. Just click on the links below for information on a growing range of discount offers.

Share the word. Virtually all are offers are open to family and friends. Simply quote the associated member's licence and or volunteer officials' number.

• Carters Tyres Discount Program HERE
• Cook Strait Ferries Discount Program Click HERE
• SIXT Rental Cars Discount Program HERE​​​​​​​
• ​​​​​​​SP Tools Discount Program TBA

GILTRAP GROUP

It starts here!

The Giltrap Group and their entire family of staff and dealerships are committed to supporting KartSport athletes and members, including the next generation of KartSport and Motorsport champions and all our KartSport family.

​​​​​​​Richard Giltrap and the Giltrap Team strongly believe KartSports' work is vital to the continuing success of our country on the world sporting stage and are delighted to be able to play a significant role in helping us provide the best possible environment for the next generation of racers.  

As the leading vehicle importer and multi-brand distributor in New Zealand, the Giltrap Group represent the most desirable automotive brands in multiple dealerships and distribution outlets across the nation. Founded by car-mad entrepreneur Colin Giltrap in the 1960s, the Giltrap Group celebrates a strong commitment to customer delight and ‘hands-on’ personal service and strives to live out the culture Colin Giltrap created - a love for cars, people, motorsport and dedication to the local community. While Sir Colin continues his interest in the business and motor racing. Sons Richard and Michael continue to live and drive that that passion every day.  

Giltrap Group has continued its long-standing support by providing the transport solutions for our Operations and Competitions teams to travel the length and breadth of our nationwide tracks at weekends, helping to deliver the next generation of champions for which we are eternally grateful.

PHOTO: Mike Muriwai General Manager Giltrap Nissan handover July 2022 to Past President Graeme Moore

Motorsport runs through our veins. It's part of who we are, passionate supporters of Kiwis reaching great heights.
​​​​​​​https://www.giltrap.com/latest-news/motorsport/

TONY HIRST - COOK STRAIT CROSSINGS

Tony Hirst from Cook Strait Crossing Booking Agency is KartSport's authorised Bluebridge and Interislander booking agent, specialising in motorsport competitor crossings. Booking with Tony is safe and easy as you aren't required to pay until one week prior to departure, amendments are permitted as are no cost cancellations.

Cook Strait Crossing Booking Agency bookings for KartSport officials, volunteers, members and friends are also fully flexible and there are no extra charges or penalties for altering or even cancelling your bookings. 

Important notice in regards to COVID-19.

In these uncertain times, we are unsure how limited non-essential travel will be in regards of crossing the Cook Strait. I strongly recommend anyone wishing to travel in the near future book ASAP to reserve a space as passenger counts on the ferries may face restrictions on numbers per sailing due to Covid-19.

Remember if travel isn’t needed closer to the sailing date Cook Strait Crossing Booking Agency can cancel the bookings at no cost to customers.

Please also note Bluebridge has teamed up with Cook Strait Crossing Booking as well and matched the deal Interislander have given us over the last ten years: dealing now with both Bluebridge and Interislander gives you more options to choose from!

Please note that all bookings through Cook Strait Crossing Booking Agency are fully flexible (EASY-CHANGE) and NO PAYMENT is required until one week prior to departure.  (TONY CAN CURRENTLY BOOK FROM 1 MAY 2020 TO 31 MARCH 2021.)

Thank you, Tony - from KartSport New Zealand and all our members. 

Book Direct HERE or call Tony direct: ‭021 726 711‬ 

Book Direct

Booking link HERE, call Tony direct ‭021 726 711‬ ​​​​, or EMAIL

Lascom Motorsport & Dunlop Tyres

Brian Waldmeyer - Lascom Motorsport and Richard Fraser from Dunlop have been long term supporters of KartSport providing the Spec tyre for many of our classes.

Richard Fraser is normally found at Motorsport and Supercar events on any given weekend in New Zealand or Australia.

Brian is usually found trackside in the Lascom van taking his karting business the length & breadth of the country.  Lascom have also, over the years, been very generous in event sponsorship to many clubs & events.

Brian is also waiting for the time when his grandson, whose parents are both ex-karters, is old enough to be kart racing.  Another family with a future generation waiting to go racing.

https://lascommotorsport.co.nz

Paffoni Racing and Vega Tyres

Danny Olla and the family team at Paffoni Racing have been cornerstone supporters of the shifter class of karting for 20 plus years.  Passionate about KartSport and a wealth of knowledge Danny calls a spade a spade in no uncertain terms, does not sugar-coat advice and is fiercely loyal to the Paffoni Team.

Paffoni are the importers of Vega tyres for the KZ2, Open and DD2 classes.

Supreme Kart Supplies and Vortex Engines

Maurice Frost and his Taranaki based team are the authorised distributor and marketing agent for Vortex engines.  Supplying the Cadet, Mini ROK and Junior and Senior DVS classes.  

Maurice is another individual with a wealth of knowledge of KartSport gleaned over many years. Maurice is the instigator and driving force behind the New Zealand ROK Cup; a series that allows further opportunities for young NZ drivers to experience international competition.