The Queensland Superkart Club is celebrating 50 years of operations in the Sunshine State, still admirably serving as the central organisation for Queensland’s superkart community with a long list of exciting developments on the horizon to finish 2025.

The club, founded back in 1975, as the Queensland Road Racing Kart Club, was formed by a group of Toowoomba kart drivers.

Fifty years later, the same club continues to run strong and continuously looking ahead to even more growth.

Queensland Superkart Club President Doug Amiss stated the club has seen plenty of other clubs come and go, emphasising the level of pride he has for his members to still be in a strong position.

“As President, what I’m most proud of is our club culture. It’s something our life members tell me hasn’t changed in 50 years, and I think that’s our biggest strength,” Amiss said.

“We’re competitive and professional, but also incredibly friendly and social. At any race weekend, you’ll see people helping each other out with tools, parts, or just pitching in to keep everyone racing.

“New members are always welcomed with open arms, and the paddock is filled with families and friends enjoying the weekend together.”

The past six months of superkarts have marked a strong start to the year with Round 1 of the club’s season exceeding expectations with an large field of 16 superkarts on the grid; more than double what the club has seen in the last couple of years.

Round 3 was another standout, with 21 entries; the club’s biggest field in nearly five years. On the track, Russell Jamieson has also been a standout driver, setting lap records at every round this year and now holds nine lap records across Queensland.

Off the track, the club will also add it newest Life Member to its long list of noted servants.

Daryl Bertram first joined the club as a founding committee member in 1975. He raced in the club’s very first meeting, and continues to support the Queensland Superkart Club today as a silver sponsor, despite living in the USA.

Amiss confirmed Bertram will make the trip back to Australia to race in the club’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

The club was also lucky enough to have a static display at the Supercars Ipswich 440 earlier this month, which Amiss was particularly grateful for.

“It’s always great to showcase what superkarting is all about to the broader motorsport crowd,” Amiss added.

“Watching people’s reactions when they learn that our lap record is quicker than the Supercars around Queensland Raceway never gets old.”

For more on the Queensland Superkarts Club, head to www.qldsuperkart.org.