Getting Started Getting started at Eastern Lions Kart Club couldn’t be easier! Come along to one of our club days, see the action up close, and experience the excitement for yourself. You’re welcome to say hello to our friendly members, ask questions, and learn what karting is all about.
Why Eastern Lions Kart Club? We are welcoming, family-focused, member-based club, driven by a passionate committee, volunteers, members, and sponsors. Every helping hand counts, whether it’s an hour, a day, or a full weekend.
Interested in Volunteering? You don’t need to be a driver to get involved! ELKC is proudly 100% volunteer-run, and we’re always looking for extra hands, from groundskeeping, working bees, canteen support and race-day officials. Make a Difference.
In karting, volunteers play a vital role in keeping the sport running. From race-day officials and safety marshals to event organisers and club helpers, every contribution helps create a safe, exciting, and professional environment for drivers and spectators alike.
It’s a unique opportunity to get closer to the action, learn the inner workings of motorsport, and contribute to the growth of the racing community.Through volunteering, you’ll gain valuable experience in teamwork, communication, and leadership—all while building friendships with people who share your passion. You’ll develop confidence, expand your network, and experience the satisfaction of knowing your efforts make a difference on and off the track.
Most importantly, volunteering brings a strong sense of purpose. Whether you’re helping a young driver take their first lap or supporting a major race event, every role matters. Together, volunteers help power the spirit of karting and keep the community moving forward. Not all volunteers have family racing; they’re simply part of the Eastern Lions family. Get involved. Support the sport. Be part of the drive. Ask our team how to get involved.
Just want to drive? We have got you. An ELKC Membership along with a Karting Australia Licence is a good start , these combined allows applicants to access to Social Karting and ELKC Organised Social Karting, amongst other club advantages. Ideal way to build confidence, learn race craft, and progress through Cadet, Junior, or Senior classes.
A Karting Australia (KA) licence is required to participate in karting at any affiliated track or event, ensuring the sport remains safe, fair, and professionally managed. It confirms you understand the rules and safety procedures needed for on‑track driving, while also providing personal accident and public liability insurance during approved practice and race activities.
Holding a valid licence allows you to compete in official events, club days, and practice sessions, and ensures all drivers meet consistent standards for fair competition. It also supports your progression in the sport, helping you build skills and advance through different racing levels as your experience grows.
Karting is one of the most fun, exciting, and cost‑effective forms of motorsport in Australia. It’s the perfect weekend sport for families, offering a social, healthy, and rewarding environment surrounded by a friendly community of like‑minded people.
What does a Club Day look like at ELKC? Club Days are planned throughout the year on Sundays controlled by our volunteer officials. Supported by Organised Social Karting on the Saturday prior, technical checks, a fully stocked canteen, great coffee from Mobile Café Amore, stay for dinner, and overnight camping. View our event calendar, come along and join us
When are ELKC Club Days? Check out our event calendar to view when the next event is scheduled. Whether you want to race, volunteer, or just be part of a great community — there’s a place for you at ELKC.
Want to learn more? Reach out to our Membership Secretary or visit the Contact Us page and contact one of our team to learn more.
Do you have more questions? Just reach out and ask our team in the section of this website, they have volumes of experiance.
Karting Victoria - Getting Started.
Karting Australia - Getting Started
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Eastern Lions Kart Club - Contract Us
Drivers
At all times, you must only drive with others of the same classes, therefore Cadets(6-12yo), Junior(12-15) and Senior(15+) drivers. Depending on the quantity of drivers for each class, these classes can be broken down further by the Karting Activity Controller (KAC) or by an official. The Karting Australia manual can be located at https://www.karting.net.au/administration/rules/ and is updated frequently, providing more detailed information on the rules that we follow. General requirements applicable to drivers whilst engaged in the act of operating a Kart, as set out in the KA Manual, must be adhered to.
Protective clothing
• Helmet – Must be of the full face type and not exceed 10 years from the manufacture date.
• Driving Suit – Must be a one-piece garment that is worn as an outermost layer. It may be constructed of a single layer or multiple layers and is designed to entirely cover the wearer except for the head, hands and feet. Must have full-length sleeves and trousers of which the ankles and cuffs must be close-fitting. Must be adequately secured at the neck, wrists and ankles.
• Gloves – One-piece item of protective equipment that must cover the hand entirely, extending partway up the arm. Must be securely fastened at the wrist. Must provide full finger protection. Must be resistant to abrasion.
• Shoes – Must cover the whole foot and extend above the ankle. Must be securely fastened. Must be resistant to abrasion.
• Rib Protectors - are mandatory for all Cadet and Junior Drivers
• Neck Braces and chest protectors - are recommended for all Drivers
• Ear Plugs - are recommended for all Drivers
Long hair must be securely retained with a hair net, hood, balaclava or driving suit. All safety equipment should meet the standards set in the current KA Manual.
