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The North Island's top-half karting championship — four rounds across Tokoroa, Bay of Plenty, Hamilton and Auckland, open to Cadet ROK through KZ2, where every point counts toward the 2026 Top Half Series title.
Four rounds. Four of the North Island's best circuits. One title that comes down to who shows up every single time.
The Top Half Series runs across Tokoroa, Bay of Plenty, Hamilton and Auckland — Cadet ROK right through to KZ2 — with four pre-determined gridded heats and a final at every round. Here's what sets it apart: every point counts.
No dropped rounds. No throwaway races. Nowhere to hide a slow weekend. The driver who's consistent, round after round, is the one lifting the trophy.
Want to know where you really stack up against the top half's fastest? Grid up.
Open to NZ T1 and NZ T2 rated Drivers and Karting Australia A and B rated Drivers. Four Rounds of 4 pre-determined gridded races plus a final. ALL points count with NO dropped races for the Series.
Round 1: Tokoroa
Round 2: Bay of Plenty
Round 3: Hamilton
Round 4: Auckland
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The North Island's top-half karting championship — four rounds across Tokoroa, Bay of Plenty, Hamilton and Auckland, open to Cadet ROK through KZ2, where every point counts toward the 2026 Top Half Series title.