National success for young dirt karter

Dylan Bowering Secures National Title at 2023 Australian AIDKA Dirt Kart Championship

Dylan Bowering, who first took the wheel of a dirt kart at the tender age of seven, has achieved a remarkable feat at the rescheduled 2023 Australian AIDKA Dirt Kart Championship. Fast forward five years, and the 12-year-old racing prodigy emerged as the champion in the Junior Light Class.

The event took place at the Tatiara Karting Club in Bordertown at the end of last month, a rescheduled running of the 2022 championship which was washed out due to weather conditions.

Dylan’s impressive performance included recording the fastest lap times in four out of his six heats. He faced stiff competition in a field of 30 drivers hailing from South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. Notably, the 2023 championship marked the largest in its history, with over 500 karts competing across 13 different classes.

In a thrilling race, the Junior Light Class podium was an all-local affair, with Bordertown’s Max Cook and Lachlan Virgin securing the second and third positions, respectively.

Dylan’s journey in the world of dirt kart racing began in the rookie class, and he moved up to the juniors three years ago. Over the course of his budding career, he has participated in five State championships, achieving mixed success. Notably, he finished fourth overall across the four rounds of the Junior Kart Championship.

It’s evident that motorsport runs in the Bowering family’s veins, with Dylan’s father, Aaron, being a passionate rally driver, and his sisters also actively participating in motorsport. Dylan’s racing journey began as soon as he was old enough, and now, at the age of 12, he races almost every other weekend, having completed around 25 meetings this year.

Dylan’s racing adventures take him all over the state, as he competes in various locations, including the Northern Territory State Titles over the past two years. He also travels to Adelaide and the Riverland for racing events. Additionally, to further sharpen his skills, he indulges in simulated racing on his computer.

The future holds more exciting challenges for Dylan. He is eagerly looking forward to competing in the South Australian Titles in Loxton next year, and he aims to defend his national championship in Lucindale next October.

Notably, as Dylan has recently turned 12, he has secured a Motorsport Australia License, opening up a new chapter in his racing career. He will soon participate in motorkhana and khanacross events with the South Eastern Automobile Club next year, showcasing his commitment and passion for the world of motorsport.