TOOWOOMBA (QLD)
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1960 - CHARLTON GO KART CLUB
The world of Dirt Kart racing started in the Toowoomba region at Charlton in 1960, it has be reported that the club may have had more than one track location in it time.
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1960 - CHARLTON GO KART TRACK (1)
It has been reported that the first dirt kart track was situated north of the town centre and off to the west.
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1960 - A group of karters lining up for a days racing. Photo: Mark Campbell collection.
1960 - Members of the 4GR Go Kart team at Charlton. Photo: Mark Campbell collection.
1960 - Dirt Kart action at Charlton. Photo: Mark Campbell collection.
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CHARLTON GO KART TRACK (2)
Another potential dirt kart track has been reported around Charlton, It is opposite the old Westbrook Detention Centre (now the Darling Downs Correctional Centre) behind a house.