What does it cost? CKNZ club fees are among the lowest in the country. For complete transparency, CKNZ club fees are $40 per senior ($20 for Junior) per calendar year (or $20 Senior and $10 Junior if you register after 1st of September). You also require a Karting NZ license which is currently $35 per year. These are your annual fees.
There is a $5 per karter per event ($10 per family per event) fee payable to the CKNZ Club for each event we host. Finally, the Karting NZ Club itself that we host events at charge a track usage fee (usually around $30-$40 per day). Any other costs you’d incur would of course be the purchase of a kart, tools, its running costs and repairs/maintenance, and travel and accommodation at the event (the latter often having the kart club providing free camping at the track)
To participate in our regular events, you are required to have:
- CKNZ Club Membership
- Karting NZ Classic License
And of course, have a kart that adheres to CKNZ rules and karting attire (suit, gloves, helmet, rib protector etc) that adheres to Kartsport NZ rules Note that from 1st August 2024, rib protectors are mandatory so add this to your shopping list. If you need any assistance in selecting an appropriate kart or attire, please contact us and/or join the facebook group and ask. Our current members are more than willing to help!
- CKNZ membership is valid from 1st January to 31st December of that calendar year
- Karting NZ license is valid from 1st September to 31st August the following year
Steps…
- Obtain CKNZ Club Membership (2026) HERE
- Obtain a Karting NZ Classic license (2026/2027) HERE
- Join our Facebook Group HERE
Can I try it out first?
If you aren’t sure if karting is for you and want to have a go first, you are more than welcome to come along to one of our practice days (CKNZ Club days and the annual Grand Prix are excluded) Contact us before turning up, so we can ensure there is a member available with a suitable kart for you to use. You will need to pay a one-day demonstration license and sign an indemnity form.
To find out when the next practice day is, please refer to the Events page.