"British Karting Championships (BKC) partner Wera Tools and Radical Motorsport have partnered to provide a unique opportunity for one budding driver to win a place in the 2025 Radical Championship season.
The Radical Racing Rebels Academy will see one lucky entrant receive a Motorsport UK Racing Starter Pack and a heavily supported season, with the driver only needing to cover insurance and entry costs for the 2025 Radical Championship.
The competition is open to drivers aged from 16 to a maximum of 20 years old by 31 March 2025.
Drivers will need to attend an assessment day at Donington Park, during which their competency behind the wheel will be reviewed, prior to attending a series of interview-style assessments in front of a...
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"As announced earlier this summer, preparations are underway for the Rotax Grand Festival, set to be held at Karting North East – Warden Law near Sunderland, United Kingdom on the weekend of September 20th-22nd.
Born from a desire to provide increased opportunities to younger drivers on the Rotax ladder, the RMC Grand Festival began in 2017. Since then, the annual race has provided a platform on which drivers in both the Micro MAX and Mini MAX categories can experience competitive, international-grade racing and, by emerging victorious, qualify for the centre-piece event of the Rotax calendar – the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals.
Once again in 2024, the Micro MAX and Mini MAX classes will stand as the headline act for the Rotax...
"Cast YOUR vote!
The Wera Tools Driver of the Day Award shortlist for Event 7 at Kimbolton is now LIVE.
Now is your chance to vote for the driver who impressed YOU the most during the weekend, with the winner receiving the coveted Wera Tools trophy, a Wera BKC winners hat, a Wera BKC winners visor sticker, and a free practice session at the next BKC event.
The nominations have been made up of drivers that impressed the panel throughout the weekend and now you can play your part in deciding the winner.
Nominations are:
MicroMaxUK – Joss Huschka #55 Sam Pollitt Racing – A breakthrough weekend for Huschka, achieving the best results of the season so far for kart #55. With a clean weekend through qualifying, the heats and finals...
"Motorsport UK is thrilled to announce the launch of the first-ever O Plate for electric Bambino karting, set to take place at the renowned Whilton Mill karting circuit on September 7-8, 2024. This groundbreaking event follows an extremely successful debut season within the Champions Kart Club, which saw grids grow to capacity with Darren Beavers Championship and will continue to run the official, Motorsport UK Championship in 2025. The event marks a significant milestone for Bambino karting, combining innovation, competition, and a commitment to sustainability with Electric karts featuring on the British Kart Championship schedule for the first time.
Event Highlights:
Operated by the British Kart Championship Team: The event will be...
News Experience the excitement of the final round of the Rotax Wera Tools British Kart Championships, now with VIP Hospitality!
"Following extensive feedback from the competitors, parents and teams, Motorsport UK is delighted to offer full weekend hospitality in conjunction with Whilton Mill for the final round of the Rotax Wera Tools British Kart Championships from 6th to the 8th of September.
VIP ticket holders are welcome to come and enjoy a selection of locally sourced produce at the dedicated hospitality awning, where breakfast and lunch offerings on Saturday and Sunday will be complemented by a range of tea, coffee, and soft drinks, available from the Friday. Throughout the entire weekend, attendees can soak in the thrilling trackside action and access a live stream of the entire event.
Dan Parker, Head of Karting, Motorsport UK comments, “At the last...
"Cast YOUR vote!
The Wera Tools Driver of the Day Award shortlist for Event 5 at Warden Law is now LIVE.
Now is your chance to vote for the driver who impressed YOU the most during the weekend, with the winner receiving the coveted Wera Tools trophy, a Wera BKC winners hat, a Wera BKC winners visor sticker, and a free practice session at the next BKC event.
The nominations have been made up of drivers that impressed the panel throughout the weekend and now you can play your part in deciding the winner.
Nominations are:
Water Swift Restricted – Chester Forkes
Such a mature weekend from the privateer taking a pair of runner up finishes in the finals and fighting for the lead every step of the way.
Water Swift – Jarlath Sayer
The win...
"Motorsport UK and Karting North East are pleased to confirm that entries are now open for the highly anticipated 2024 Rotax Grand Festival, set to take place over the weekend of September 20-22nd.
With three tickets available to the 2024 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Sarno available, the largest entry in the history of the Grand Festival is expected to descend upon the track known as the UK’s ‘Jewel of the North’ as drivers also seek to secure the E Plate title.
The first Grand Finals ticket will be awarded in the Micromax category as the youngest members of the Rotax family seek to join current Motorsport UK O plate and Rotax International Trophy Champion Joshua Cooke on Team UK. Whoever joins Cooke in Sarno will have big...
"The prestigious Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Festival will be held in the UK for the first time this September as the world-class Warden Law circuit plays host to the unique event, held specifically for the youngest Rotax drivers.
In a collaboration with Motorsport UK, Karting North East and Warden Law Kart Club near Sunderland will lay down the marker as the debut host of the event on 20 – 22 September for the progressive Micro Max and Mini MAX youngsters.
The event will be supported by the UK distributor JAG Rotax, with prizes including RMC Grand Final Tickets for the champions at the famous event which will be held in Sarno, Italy in October, plus new Rotax engines to be won by the top-finishing privateers in the duel for the Micro...
"Cast YOUR vote!
The Wera Tools Driver of the Day Award shortlist for Event 5 at Warden Law is now LIVE.
Now is your chance to vote for the driver who impressed YOU the most during the weekend, with the winner receiving the coveted Wera Tools trophy, a Wera BKC winners hat, a Wera BKC winners visor sticker, and a free practice session at the next BKC event.
The nominations have been made up of drivers that impressed the panel throughout the weekend and now you can play your part in deciding the winner.
Nominations are:
Micro – Khloe McGill
A career best weekend where she got faster and faster . From 24th in qualifying she finished 17th and 23rd in her heats before gaining 10 places in the pre final to finish 15th and then went even...
"Cast YOUR vote!
The Wera Tools Driver of the Day Award shortlist for Event 4 – Whilton Mill is now LIVE.
Now is your chance to vote for the driver who impressed YOU the most during the weekend, with the winner receiving the coveted Wera Tools trophy, a Wera BKC winners hat, a Wera BKC winners visor sticker, and a free practice session at the next BKC event.
The nominations have been made up of drivers that impressed the panel throughout the weekend and now you can play your part in deciding the winner.
Nominations are:
IAME Water Swift Restricted – Alfie Davidson
Davidson took his tally of final wins to four from four on Sunday. Continuing to assert his scoreboard strength over the rest of what is still a competitive IAME...
"The 2024 Wera Tools British Kart Championships have introduced an exciting new accolade for this year’s series, the Wera Tools Karting Excellence Award.
The all-new honour will be in addition to the familiar Wera Tools Driver of the Day Award and has been created to recognise the mechanic or kart team that has demonstrated exceptional collaboration with their driver or team during each event on the BKC calendar.
The new Wera Tools Karting Excellence Award has been created to reward some of the hard-working team members behind the scenes of each karter in the paddock and the winner will receive a Wera Tools BKC Tool Kit worth over £1,300. Drivers and teams can nominate deserving candidates after each event, and the winner will be...
"Motorsport UK welcomes MyRaceLab, provider of race team level technology, as the official sponsor of the British Karting Champtionship (BKC).
MyRaceLab offers cutting-edge data analytics tools and personalised insights, empowering drivers and karters to optimise their performance on the track, through accessing their own ‘pocket pit crew’ via the MyRaceLab app.
Users can break down their laps into sectors, turns and straights, allowing for measurements and comparisons during sessions, while also comparing results against previous sessions. The innovative software enables drivers to explore different ways to improve their overall racing performance.
Adam Bennett, General Manager, MyRaceLab comments, “We are thrilled to sponsor the...
"OFFER ENDING SOON…!!!
All engines purchased between 1st January to August 2023 qualified for a revised cylinder. Depending on the date of purchase this offer was either 50% discount or free of charge.
This campaign will end on 30th April 2024.
If your engine qualifies and you haven@t already received a cylinder please contact =AZX0VaDbwH5jJ4bpXg7LGJhBIS9CICWwax4MMoD6RUr_As0yIVXEQ0dfM1D-Qmsx9S4YhJVEljgKMwBH8Q3dLzUqsz0i6VCF86FMTGMJMXtZAHJRrJaZ_UFViZdunE_CMPuvxhTGG4iQk3dUuKNYRtFcw2z-k7pWYd1levPdljkKiKWojOkx7KUL7VLoKHUg7DA&__tn__=-]K-R']JAG ROTAX or your service centre.
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"The Wera Tools British Kart Championship will see the Tillotson T4 Senior category join its coveted lineup at the second event of the season at PF International on 11-12 May.
The popular class brings an affordable, competitive four-stroke racing option to the BKC, catering for drivers aged 15 years and above with at least a Motorsport UK Interclub License.
Known for its global presence, the T4 Series runs in numerous countries across the world, culminating in the T4 Nations Cup which takes place in Valencia, Spain on September 5th – 8th.
The appearance on the British Kart Championships roster also serves as a qualifier for the prestigious 2024 T4 Nations Cup, offering drivers a unique opportunity to represent their country and...
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"New Micro Max Format (As of 1st April 2024)
The new permitted format for the Micro Max class will be as follows:
Fixed gearing 14/80
New 16mm exhaust socket
Carb restrictor part number (267536)
New Vega tyres
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"A new era for karting in the UK will begin when the Wera Tools British O Plate Championship for Honda and Rotax classes becomes the inaugural event to adopt the new Vega cadet tyres. This pivotal move comes ahead of Vega becoming the exclusive tyre supplier for the cadet category for the next two years.
The selection of the new Vega tyres follows a comprehensive testing programme, where the product was tested to ensure that the high standards expected by competitors in the ultra-competitive cadet class arena. The decision has been met with enthusiasm from teams, drivers, and competitors alike, who have expressed their support for the change.
Feedback from early testing phases has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the...
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"The Wera Tools British Kart Championships will feature in the FIA International Karting Ranking for the first time in 2024, a computerised global ranking system offering an opportunity for British Kart Championship drivers to be propelled onto the world’s stage.
Open to any registered driver in the 2024 BKC*, the International Karting Ranking system is an FIA leaderboard open to all drivers holding a licence issued by a National Sporting Authority (ASN) recognised by the FIA. The system is based on a model similar to the ATP rankings in tennis and other sporting global ranking systems.
This ranking gives an overall view of a driver’s performance regardless of the category* in which they compete within the BKC. It’s an...
"Motorsport UK today welcomes KartSim, the number one professional kart simulator and simulation software provider, as an official partner for the Wera Tools British Kart Championship (BKC).
Based in Silverstone, UK, KartSim provides karting simulators designed specifically for the karting industry with unrivalled life-like turnkey simulation that uses the latest technologies.
As part of a broad partnership, in 2024 KartSim will have a presence within the BKC paddock, enabling the simulators to become a central part of race preparation for competitors and teams. KartSim branding will also feature trackside and in the livestream coverage of every BKC round, which reached 1.5million viewers in 2023 alone. KartSim will also offer...
"INTER EXHAUST
It has come to our attention that there has been an error in the manufacturing process of the inter exhaust.
It appears that the steel mesh surrounding the baffle tube has not been fitted on some.
Could all competitors please check their exhausts comply to the Rotax Max Technical regulations (5.14.3) before entering any events.
Any baffles found without the steel mesh please contact JAG.
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"Outline entry information for the highly anticipated 2024 Motorsport UK Rotax and Honda British Open Championships has been released as the coveted event marks the first major British titles of the year on 29-31 March.
Hosted at the challenging and highly acclaimed Wilton Mill Kart Circuit, the Northamptonshire track event always provides ultra-close and breathtaking on-track action in one of the most competitive single race titles in world karting.
After a successful event in 2023, the Rotax and Honda drivers will once again come together for an action-packed weekend. The Championship will crown drivers in the Honda Cadet class, as well as contenders in Rotax Micro Max, Mini Max, Junior and Senior Max.
This year, organisers have...
"In one of the most significant moves for the world of Bambino karting in the past 10 years , Motorsport UK are delighted to announce that the Champions Kart Club proudly announces its role as the official organiser and promotor for the official Motorsport UK Championship for the new MightE Bambino Class and also the Comer C50 Petrol Bambino Championship from 2024.
With roots dating back to 2010, Champions Kart Club has history as the Bambino Kart Club, highlighting its longstanding dedication to the Bambino racing community. The club boasts a legacy of notable drivers who have achieved success in past championships, adding to the prestige of the upcoming competition. Darren proudly holds the distinction of initiating the first-ever...
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"MICRO & MINI CHANGES FOR 2024
Following discussions with Rotax Service centres, Customers, Motorsport UK and external stakeholders – JAG are pleased to confirm the roadmap and timeline for the technical specs for the Mini and Micro Classes for the UK in 2024.
Global regs will be followed as near as possible although some parts do not meet U.K criteria, check with Jag Rotax Technical Regulations 2024
The Mini Max class will follow the 2024 Global regulations, using the Mojo C2 Slick tyre and a fixed gearing of 13 x 80 (wet and dry) for all tracks from 01/01/24.
The Micro Class will see a new inlet and or exhaust restrictor created which will be an evolution of the current red inlet restrictor and exhaust manifold, testing is underway...
"The Motorsport UK Wera Tools British Kart Championships have unveiled a brand new look to the calendar for 2024, with a revitalised format for each of the classes for the season ahead.
The Championship will once again ensure high-level, fair, competitive racing for all via its on-track CCTV and Race management system, with a dedicated and comprehensive live stream broadcast at each event.
Control fuel continues to be provided by series partners Vital Equipment who will also offer onsite fuel testing each weekend. Trackside support will also be offered at all rounds for competitors.
More information on Championship rounds and the opening of registrations will be available shortly.
2024 Wera Tools British Kart Championships IAME...
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"Contenders from the Wera Tools British Kart Championships put on a sensational display at the IWF23 in Portimao in Portugal, bringing the X30 Mini, X30 Junior and X30 Senior crowns back to the UK in an almost dominant display at the high-regarded IAME Motorsport event.
X30 Mini
, Portimao, 28 October 2023. IAME IWF, © 2023, Alexandros Vernardis / The RaceBox.
Will Green secured the ultra-competitive X30 Mini finals victory with an excellent display, after fighting his way to the front from 8th on the grid. After wining the second Super Heat, Green would have it all to do thanks to his grid spot but the front-runners tangled, allowing Green to capitolise and take the chequered flag out front.
Many other BKC drivers featured during...
"Mini Max driver Harry Freeman has been named the Wera Tools Driver of the Day from Event 11 of the 2023 British Kart Championships, at PFi.
Freeman was nominated by the panel of judges, along with a driver from each of the remaining classes thanks to their on-track performance, sporting act or overcoming adversity. Each karter was in line to scoop the coveted Wera Tools Trophy and Wera Tools prizes, whilst Motorsport UK will supplement the prize with a free test day at a BKC venue in 2023 or 2024. The winner was decided by a public online poll.
The judges nominated the young karter at the weekend, commenting “Talk about an up and down weekend, but for Harry his final would be an up.
After qualifying in P9, Freemans weekend would...
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