TKC Pathway Program — New Member Pack
From First Laps to First Race — with Flexibility.
A guided 2–4 week onboarding into real karting: licensing, coaching, tyres and race-ready prep. Supportive, flexible, built around your family's schedule.
Why It Works
Flexible pace
Complete in 2–4 weeks, or slower if needed.
Confidence first
Safety, line discipline, braking and track craft.
Race-ready outcome
Finish prepared for your first official race.
What's Included
- Initial Discovery Session (2h): licence setup, gear fitting, first laps.
- 2× Training Sessions: choose 2h or 4h; drills, goals, lap targets.
- Race Ready Friday (Full Day): pre-race coaching, baselines, strategy.
- 1× Brand-New Set of Tyres (~$350 value).
The Journey
Week 1
Discovery & setup
Week 2
Skills block (2h/4h)
Week 3
Skills block (2h/4h)
Week 4
Race Ready Friday (full day)
Timelines are flexible to suit your family.
Start real karting the smart way.
A step-by-step path into Australian karting with coaching that sticks.
Karting Australia aligned • Community-first • North Queensland
THE SEAMLESS PATHWAY
Taste Test
TKC Discovery / Bring-A-Mate session (real race karts). Pick your lane: 4SS (low-cost), KA4/KA3, TaG 125 (Restricted→Open).
Join the ecosystem
Join your KA club (e.g., Townsville). Create your KOMP account; if U18, parent gets a free Participant Licence.
Get your licence
Choose Practice or Competition (start at D/C). Do flag theory/quiz and observed laps (OLS/ODS). Licence appears in KOMP.
Gear up
Kart + engine for class and homologated safety gear. TKC can source, set up and safety-check everything.
First laps
Book practice via KOMP. Baseline setup. On-track shakedown with a TKC coach.
First race
Enter a Club Day in KOMP. Race-Day Mentor helps scrutineering, grids, flags, racecraft and debrief.
Progression
Licence D→C→B as you gain signatures. Step up classes or target series; add data, fitness and goals.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- KA club membership; KOMP account (driver + parent/guardian if U18)
- KA licence (starting grade); medical details current in KOMP
- Helmet (current KA standard); suit, gloves, boots; rib protector (mandatory for Cadets; recommended for all)
- Balaclava / rain gear (optional)
- Kart (rolling chassis) + engine (per class); dry tyres (+ wets if likely)
- Sprockets range, chain(s), plugs; fuel & oil (class-correct)
- Tools: sockets/Allen, torque wrench, tyre gauge, bead breaker, pump, chain lube
- Fix-it: cable ties, race tape, spare nuts/bolts, throttle cable, ballast/lead
- KOMP confirmation, transponder, numbers
- Pop-up shade, chairs, fuel mat
- Drinks & snacks, sunscreen, towels/rags
Under KA rules, kids can practice from age 6 and race from age 7.
HURDLES SOLVED
| Hurdle | What it looks like | TKC fix |
|---|---|---|
| Process confusion | Don't know club→licence→class order | Concierge onboarding: we lodge KOMP with you, book practice, plan first race. |
| Up-front cost | Afraid of buying wrong gear | Starter packages per class, honest used-kart checks, finance referral. |
| Storage/transport | No trailer or ute | Storage plans + track-side transport + pit support. |
| Confidence | First-time nerves | Discovery session + mentor, simple drills, clear milestones. |
| Time | Family calendar chaos | 90-day plan with fixed practice windows; school-holiday blocks. |
90-DAY ONBOARDING
Weeks 1–2
Club join, KOMP, licence, safety gear; TKC intro.
Weeks 3–4
Kart handover + baseline; flags & etiquette; short-run consistency.
Weeks 5–6
Braking drills; apex/exit focus; first data snapshot; pressure tuning.
Week 7
First Club Day with mentor.
Weeks 8–10
Review + reset; three focus corners; race starts; passing zones; fitness primer.
Weeks 11–12
Next event; licence progress (D→C); class plans.
HOW WE COACH (MENTOR FLOW)
Track walk & 2–3 focus points
Session plan (laps × objective)
Hot debrief (2 minutes): feel + one metric
Data check (min corner speed, throttle/brake trace)
Adjust (one change only)
Review (session rating + next-session cue)
Plain-language cues, colour goals, sticker chart, "three wins and a why."
CLASSES AT A GLANCE
Cadet 9 - 12 (age 6-12)
Lowest running cost, long tyre life, ideal learning.
KA3 Juniors (Age 12-15)
Strong club/series grids, great fundamentals.
KA3 Senior /TaG 125 (Restricted)
Great entry level and leads to a Popular pathway to state level
TAG 125 - KZ Shifter
B Grade Licences and above options
FAQs
Yes — TKC Discovery, coaching kart, and short-term hire/lease while you decide.
Classes are determined by Age/Weight and Engine/ Cadet 9-12 (age 6-12) must be in the Cadet Category. KA3 for junior fundamentals; TaG 125 if you want speed (start Restricted); KZ2 much later.
Typically 2–4 coached practices is enough to enter a club day confidently.
Not to start. We provide shared data + video during coaching; we'll advise when it adds value.
Use our Setup Ladder: change one thing, measure, review; or call your coach.
Under KA: practice from 6, race from 7 (with correct class and approvals).