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Scott Manson v KartSport New Zealand
Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO – Junior kart driver (S) finished first in final race at event but was disqualified for having an unmarked carburettor, contrary to the relevant rules, at inspection after final – event part of a series and winner of series represents New Zealand overseas – disqualification ultimately meant he was second…
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Thomas Emmerson v KartSport New Zealand Inc
Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO – jurisdiction – executive of KartSport NZ changed rule dealing with permitted fuels, including prohibiting use of bio-fuel blends in open class races – appellant (E) uses bio-fuels in his kart and at subsequent race meeting competed in one class but was not able to compete in open class due…
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Brook Reeve v KartSport New Zealand Inc
Overview: Appeal against decision of national sporting organisation (KartSport) – junior kart driver (B) appealed against being placed second in race – karts fitted with transponders and electronic timing system used – initial result screens linked to electronic timing system showed B won race – however Finish Line Judge and 3 lap scorers saw finish differently…
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Brook Reeve v KartSport New Zealand
Overview: Appeal against decision of national sporting organisation (KartSport)- jurisdiction – Tribunal ruled it did not have jurisdiction to hear this appeal pursuant to KartSport’s rules – those rules require an appeal to Sports Tribunal to be preceded by a KartSport appeal board hearing and decision – appellant had intended to appeal to KartSport appeal board…
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Christopher Cox v KartSport New Zealand
Overview: Appeal against decision of national sporting organisation (KartSport) that junior kart driver breached rules during race by overtaking after a yellow flag was shown – field of play – Tribunal cannot question in these circumstances whether yellow flag should have been shown or not – however this did not dispose of issue of whether was…
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Cody McMaster v Kartsport New Zealand
Overview: Appeal against decision of national sports organisation – appeal against disciplinary penalties – appellant allegedly using motor vehicle in an irresponsible and dangerous manner on a public road outside a Kart race meeting venue – Tribunal concluded appellant had been denied natural justice – summonsed to hearing without being supplied with details of charges against…
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Simon Hunter v Kartsport New Zealand
Overview: Appeal against decision of national sports organisation – appeal against disciplinary penalties imposed as a result of appellant’s alleged involvement in a fight after a prize-giving function – Tribunal concluded appellant had been denied natural justice – summonsed to hearing without being supplied with details of charges against him – told hearing to consider penalty…
