GALLERY: Friday Flashbacks, go-kart racing in the early 90s

There was plenty of high-speed action as drivers from near and far took to the Bendigo Go-Kart Club's circuit in Marong Road, West Bendigo.

The early 90s also featured the Bendigo Grand Prix in the city centre.

Bendigo's Carly Rowe rcing in the midget class.

James Berias was among more than 200 competitors at the Victorian championships run in Bendigo. The 10-year-old raced in the rookies division.

Drivers race through a chicane in the Bendigo Grand Prix.

Long-time motoring writer for the Bendigo Advertiser, Brian Reed is all set to show his karting skills.

Christine Ceveri and David Williams prepare to race in the rookie class in 1994.

Bendigo's Chris Tieman wins a heat for the division two clubman heavy class.

Bendigo Go-Kart Club members in the lead-up to the Bendigo Grand Prix. Back: George Johnson, Chris Tieman, Scott and Craig Jelbart. Front: Marlene Paynting and Heath Jelbart.

Malcolm Pethybridge powers to victory in the super heavyweight class at the Bendigo Go-Kart Club's final meeting for the year in 1992.

Craig Arnett won the clubman light class and Ashley Gale triumphed in twin clubman at the Agip Motor Oil Kart 1000 classic in 1992.

Bendigo's Brett Yanner competes in the clubman medium class at a meet on the Marong Road track in West Bendigo.

David Williams, No. 52, and Christine Ceveri, No. 53, racing in rookie class.

Ian Franks, No. 52, leads the pack on his way to victory in clubman heavy final on the Bendigo track.

Leon Whittle and Ashley Gale with a Super 200 Kart.

Brett Arnett and Steve Kelson put in some serious practice before another championship campaign.

Heath Jelbart leads Anthony Nankervis as they race around the Bendigo Go-Kart Club 's circuit in Marong Road, West Bendigo.

Mick Smith from the Eastern Lions Kart Club practises in the lead-up to the Dragon City Titles run at the Bendigo Go-Kart Club's circuit in West Bendigo.