Has Sim-Racing Benefited or Hindered Karting?
Sim-racing has exploded in popularity in recent years, with many karters turning to platforms like Kart Racing Pro or iRacing. Whether...
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Shane Burke
Sep 252 min read
The last round of 2024 and possibly for the club?
As the MI Karting season draws to a close, it leaves us questioning whether this is truly the end of just the season. Recently, I shared...
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Shane Burke
Apr 183 min read
An Open Letter to Motorsport Ireland's President, Aiden Harper
Dear Aiden Harper, I hope this letter finds you well. Firstly, I want to express my disappointment at the recent developments regarding...
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Shane Burke
Mar 202 min read
The Thrilling Battle of Irish Karting: IAME vs. ROTAX
When the words "Irish Karting" and "war" are mentioned together, one might expect a negative connotation. However, in this case, it's a...
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Shane Burke
Jan 242 min read
Is it really a disaster?
The Motorsport Ireland calendar has been released, although the locations are still unknown. This year, the championship will consist of...
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Shane Burke
Dec 15, 20231 min read
FIA about to raise the cost of Motorsport equipment
As of my current writing, certainty is elusive in this matter as some manufacturers and FIA are engaging in debates on the issue. Racing...
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Shane Burke
Nov 21, 20233 min read
Looking at the positives and alternatives
Ok so it's all been doom and gloom recently ( sorry ) so let's try look at our current situation and see what's positive about it and...
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Shane Burke
Nov 15, 20232 min read
Should we panic?
Should mention before I dig into this long post of a unstructured mess ( writing isn't my strong point.. ) that I HAVEN'T seen anything...
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Shane Burke
Apr 25, 20232 min read
Kart Club Racing: When the Fun Stops and the Competition Takes Over
Karting is a fun and exciting activity that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to get your adrenaline pumping and to make...
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Shane Burke
Mar 16, 20232 min read
Gearbox racing making a comeback?
We're nearly set for the road for Tullyallen Championship Round 1 at Watergrasshill, Cork. If you were to look at the entry list I think...
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Shane Burke
Dec 19, 20222 min read
One track down, Could we combine Championships? Or add a track from Northern Ireland..
Firstly before I dive into this, I'll make it clear because I know I've a few people ready to dig me.. I don't know much about the...
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Shane Burke
Nov 10, 20222 min read
Kart Republic gaining momentum but is it about to stop?
I'm not meant to be biased but i'll be honest I love the Kart Republic brand, so seeing them more and more is great in my biased...
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Shane Burke
Nov 3, 20222 min read
Could we race for money?
No and here's numerous reasons why I can't see any races where you could win decent money in Ireland at least. First, no respect between...
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Shane Burke
Oct 25, 20223 min read
Rental Karting could have and still could boost numbers..
With Drive to Survive boosting Formula 1 ratings through the roof in the last few years, it massively benefited Rental Karting or at...
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Shane Burke
Sep 26, 20222 min read
Was this the best year of Junior racing?
Tell me the last time we had easily 10 drivers going into every race with the chance of a victory? In my years in and out of the paddock,...
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