Entries are rolling in for the Sapphire Coast Kart Club's Sapphire Cup this weekend.
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More than 30 racers are already signed up with a flurry of last minute entries expected to see the field rise above 40.
Club vice-president Lance Ogier said it had been a trying year for go karters when the governing body split into two entities late last year.
"That split could have had a detrimental effect on us, but it hasn't surprisingly and it has been a great year," Mr Ogier said.
"We'll hope to have 40 entries or upwards, which is in line with previous events."
He said local officials were definitely keen to just let everyone lay out their efforts on the track and keep the focus away from politics in the sport.
"We're getting to move past that and concentrate on the club."
Visitors are already signed up from Grafton, Bairnsdale, Canberra, Sydney and Newcastle as well as the local contingent of racers.
There will be nine classes in the offing ranging from the Cadet 9s which feature drivers as young as seven right through to open racing with the eldest entrant competing in his 60s.
"It''s a universal sport, it is for everyone and all are on an even playing field with no advantages for boys or girls." Mr Ogier said.
He said the track was in excellent condition ahead of the weekend, but didn't expect any records to be set on the circuit.
"The weather has a massive impact on the way you and the track reacts," he said.
"The tyres and the engines are all affected by the weather."
Surface temperature would be the major impact on the tyres, but he said the hotter less-dense air provided less power from the engine.
"It's quite a tricky sport and can be very technical," Mr Ogier said. "It takes about 12 months to really get your head around it."
Despite not expecting any speed records to be broken, Mr Ogier said the club were anticipating some excellent competition with three days of racing on the circuit.
Practice runs will launch on Friday with an early session Saturday morning before three heats in each class.
Sunday is where the competition is decided with pre-final and finals races for all classes.
Entry is free and spectators are welcome with the club offering a full canteen and amenities.
Kart racing action will be on track from about 10am all three days.
"We'd love the locals to be aware we're out there this weekend - anyone into motorsport or karting can come out and have a chat, we'd love to welcome you."
The Sapphire Kart Club is located at Frog's Hollow on the Princes Highway, just look for the sign about 10km south of Bega.