Uncertainty about the future of harness racing in Taranaki did not stop the smaller version going ahead in Hāwera over Easter weekend.
The Taranaki Kids Kartz club has previously held its annual race meeting as part of a harness racing day at Egmont Racing Club.
But when no dates were allocated to Taranaki this year, they decided to go it alone, secretary Claire Prestidge said.
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