ABkc 8 page - Association of British Kart Clubs

■ Learn how to drive safely and race 

karts at your local ARKS School. 

■ The only officially sanctioned 

professional kart schools. 

■ Race from the age of 8. 

■ Take your ARKS test at a 

School or one of our 

participating clubs, to 

obtain your MSA 

competition licence. 

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The Association 

of Racing Kart Schools 

BAYFORD MEADOWS KART SCHOOL 

Bayford Meadows Kart Circuit 

Symmonds Drive, Eurolink Ind Estate 

Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3RY 

Tel: 01795 410707 Fax: 01795 423814 

DRIVE TECH 

Drive Tech Ltd, Castle Combe Circuit 

Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7BW 

Tel: 01249 783010 Fax: 01249 783223 

NUTTS CORNER CIRCUIT 

11, Dundrod Road, Crumlin, 

Northern Ireland BT29 4SR 

Tel: 02890 825301 Fax: 02890 812144 

LEE RENNISON RACING 

Clay Pigeon Raceway, Wardon Hill 

Evershot, nr Dorchester, DT2 9PW 

Tel: 01935 83713 Fax: 01935 83792 

SUPERKARTING UK KART RACING 

SCHOOL 

Secretary, 157 Carlton Avenue, Tunstall, 10 

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, ST6 7HF 

Tel: 01782 826111 Mobile:07831 854896 

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MOTORSPORT WORLD ARKS ACADEMY 

Rye House Kart Raceway, Rye Road 

Hoddesdon, Herts, EN11 0EH 

Tel: 01992 460895 Fax: 01992 468812 

PROTRAIN ACADEMY 

Unit 6, Hillcrest Way, Buckingham Ind Est 

Buckingham, MK18 1HJ 

Tel: 01280 814774 Fax: 01280 814007 

SISLEY RACING SCHOOL 

Buckmore Park Kart Circuit 

Maidstone Road, Chatham 

Kent ME5 9QG 

Tel: 01634 201562 Fax: 01634 686104 

THE RACING SCHOOL 

Three Sisters Race Circuit, Bryn Road 

Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan 

Lancs WN4 8DD 

Tel: 01942 270230 Fax: 01942 270508 

THRUXTON MOTORSPORT CENTRE 

Thruxton Circuit, Andover 

Hampshire, SP11 8PW 

Tel: 01264 882222 Fax: 01264 882201 

TOCKWITH MOTORSPORTS CENTRE 

Control Tower Office, Tockwith Airfield 

Tockwith, Yorkshire, YO26 7QF 

Tel: 01423 358501 

Fax: 01904 738605 

TOM BROWN RACING DRIVERS SCHOOL 

Cambuslang Karting 

91 Glasgow Road, Cambuslang 

Glasgow G72 7BT 

Tel: 0141 641 0921 

Mobile: 07984 807 183 

ZIEMELIS MOTORSPORT 

Podium House 

10, The Highway 

Great Staughton 

Huntingdon, Cambs PE19 4DA 

Tel: 01295 760091 

Mobile: 07860 742386 

Contact your nearest ARKS school above or by visiting our website 

www.arks.co.uk 

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Daniel Ticktum - S1 ABkC & British Cadet Champion 

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Want to 

Start Karting? 

www.abcdesign.co.uk 

Here’s How! 

Study this leaflet for the classes that might suit you, take your age, 

driver weight, mechanical ability and experience into account. Don’t 

worry, kart racing has classes to suit everyone from age 6 upwards. 

Don’t rush out and buy the first kart you see! 

Do go to your local circuits and look at the classes that are racing. Look 

to see which karts the local traders support. Talk to other drivers and 

officials to help make your choice of class. Choose a well-supported 

class. 

Do take an introductory course at an ARKS School. (See back page). 

This will offer you the chance to try a race kart without too much 

expenditure. The ARKS Schools offer professional tuition and many run 

their own race teams. 

If under 16 you can have a low cost taster session through the ‘Lets Go 

Karting’ scheme, visit www.letsgokarting.net 

Bambino caters for children between their 6th and 8th birthdays 

Kart Tyro may suit you? It is a low powered class where an ARKS Test 

and medical are not required. 

Buy Karting Magazine and look at www.karting.co.uk for new and used 

kart adverts. Your local club noticeboard may also have adverts. 

Edward Brand - ABkC Super One Rotax Max Champion 

Buy the Start Karting pack from the MSA or ARKS School. This costs £49 

and contains your novice driver licence application form and for under- 

18’s the Parent/Guardian Entrant licence form. Study the regulations 

and the DVD. (If you are exempted from buying the pack, or a Bambino, 

download a licence form from the www.msauk.org website. Exemptions 

include having previously held a licence, holding a foreign licence or a 

NATSKA licence. You may just need to take the written part of the test.) 

After you have had enough practice, and have learnt the regulations, 

book the ARKS novice driver test. Certain clubs can carry out the test, as 

well as the ARKS Schools. If you are 18 or over, you need to have a 

medical. Both you and your doctor need to complete parts of the licence 

application form. This usually costs about £90. 

Take the ARKS test, this costs £90. It is in two parts, a driving test and a 

multiple choice questionnaire covering the flag signals and regulations. 

If you fail either part, you can re-take it later for an additional fee. If 

you need to hire a kart for the test, there will be an additional fee. 

Join a kart club, making sure it is a member of the ABkC. Send for your 

competition licence, (£34, free for under 16’s). Enter your first race. 

(Under 18’s can race immediately)

Kart Classes Explained 

Karting really does have classes for almost every age, size and ability from age 6 upwards, but sometimes the sheer number of options can 

be somewhat confusing. This pictorial display should help to explain. There are basically five different categories – Bambinos, Cadets, 

Juniors, Seniors and Gearbox for karts with gears. The non-gearbox ‘direct-drive’ karts only need to have a brake on the rear axle 

(although some top classes have a front brake too) whereas gearbox karts must have brakes operating on all four wheels. Most of the 

modern direct-drive karts have a centrifugal clutch so the engine can tick-over. Many are TAG – meaning they have an electric start button. 

Bambino Age 6-8th Birthday 

Boys and girls can start at the age of 6 in a Bambino karts. The only competition 

allowed is time trials, and only after an ARKS Instructor or Examiner has certified 

that the youngster is safe to take part. 

Cadet Age 8-13 year 

Boys and girls can start racing karts at the age of 8 in one of the Cadet classes. 

They can continue until the end of the year of their 13th birthday, although they 

may be getting too heavy by then and so can move into certain Junior classes 

from the age of 11 or Super Cadets. The three Cadet classes are described below 

and all are permitted to race together. All have a centrifugal clutch and a recoil 

starting cord or electric start. The special minikarts used are registered with 

prices controlled to an agreed maximum. Top speed is about 50mph. The FKS 

series holds the British Comer Cadet Championship whilst the Super 

One Series has the ABkC championship for Honda and Comer. WTP has its own 

Little Green Man championship. Note that from 2013 there may be a new Cadet 

engine introduced. 

COMER & WTP 60cc 2-stroke 

Uses sealed engines so rebuilds have to be carried out by an approved service 

agent. 

HONDA CADET 160cc 4-stroke 

Uses a 4-stroke long life low cost GX160. 

Super Cadet Age 11-14th year 

A ‘bridging’ class between Cadets and Juniors with more powerful 60cc 2-stroke 

un-sealed engines and slightly larger karts. 

What’s Extra 

Transponders 

ABkC clubs will require the driver to have a transponder. These are usually of the 

AMB TranX-160 type. The use of transponders allows for computer timing and lap 

scoring. Clubs may also be able to hire out transponders per event. The kart 

regulations specify the fitting requirements. 

Protective Clothing 

To race a kart you must wear approved protective clothing, see Competitors 

Yearbook for full lists 

Gloves and Boots 

Strong gloves are needed and boots that cover the ankles. 

Juniors Age 11-17th Birthday 

There is no doubt that the 125cc water-cooled Rotax Max TAG categories have taken 

over from Formula TKM as the most popular classes in the UK. Drivers can start 

racing in Rotax MiniMax or Junior TKM at age 11, then move into the more powerful 

Junior Max from age 13. All Rotax classes are TAG, whereas for TKM it is an option. 

Rotax are more expensive initially but the engine runs longer between rebuilds, so 

the running costs can be less. The TKM’s are at the economy end for initial purchase 

with strict price controls. You may also see the new 125cc KF3 international class at 

championship events, and possibly at club races too. Top speeds in the junior classes 

vary from 55mph to 75mph. The best advice here, as in all classes, is to visit your 

local circuit to see what is popular in your area. 

MINI MAX 11-15 years 

Is the lowest powered class of the Rotax family, and uses a very restricted 125cc 

2-stroke TAG engine. All Rotax engines are sealed and have a log-book showing the 

service history. 

By taking the restrictor out of a MiniMax it is converted to a Junior Max (age 13-17 

yrs). It is one of the most powerful junior classes, with top speed about 70 mph. 

JUNIOR TKM 11-17 years 

Is a popular traditional kart class using a BT-82 100cc engine to a strict non-tuning 

regime. The junior engines have a restrictor between the carburettor and the engine 

to limit the power. 

Tal-Ko, who make the TKM engines, also make a 200cc long-life 4-stroke. 

There are other 4-stroke classes for Junior and Seniors which only run at certain 

clubs e.g. Honda classes & World Formula (senior only). 

KF3 

The premier British championship class 

in the Super One Series for 13-17 yrs. 

Also raced at European 

and world class level. 

Not a class for 

the inexperienced. 

Crash Helmet Standards 

The ECE EN22 standard, as sold in motorcycle shops, is NOT acceptable for 

kart racing. 

The helmet must also carry a blue MSA sticker (green for the K types, yellow 

for CMR/CMS) which can be purchased from a scrutineer and cost £1.70 

BS6658 Type A/FR - Red Label (Type A or Type B are not acceptable) 

Snell SA2000, SA2005, SA2010 

Snell K2005 K2010 (Kart racing only) 

Snell-FIA CMS or CMR2007 for all Cadets, Bambinos and will be mandatory for 

all under 15’s from 1.1.13.

From 

Karts to F1 

The ABkC congratulates our two successive British Formula 1 World 

Champions, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button. Lewis was the Super 

One ABkC 1995 Cadet Champion and the 1997 Junior Yamaha 

Champion, Jenson was the Super One 1991 Cadet Champion, and the 

1992 Junior TKM Champion, both proving that "S1 to F1 really is a reality". 

Seniors 

Age 16 upwards 

The junior classes all have more powerful senior equivalents. 

The most popular senior class in the country is Rotax Max, but 

there are other options worth exploring at your local circuit. 

The TKM Extreme class is popular in certain areas, eg in the 

Midlands, and if you live in such an area it should be 

investigated. There are other TAG engines as well as Rotax, and TKM has a senior 4stroke 

class. Once some experience has been gained there are further options within 

the premier international classes, raced primarily at the major championships. 

The KF2 classes uses a variety of 125cc TAG engines, similar to Max. They are 

restricted in maximum rpm for longer life. It is raced in the Super One Series being 

the MSA British Championship. Senior classes top out at 85mph. 

TKM Extreme 

Is for 16 yrs upwards (although as in all the classes juniors already racing may 

move into the senior classes in the year of their 16th birthday). The engine is a115cc 

variant of the BT82 with a TAG option. It’s one of the most economic classes and 

there are two weight categories. 

Rotax Max: 

The senior equivalent of Junior Max, with a very powerful 125cc TAG engine. 

Although the maximum revs are limited electronically, they are nearly as quick as 

KF2, but much lower maintenance, and sealed to prevent unapproved tuning. Care 

needs to be taken if starting in this class. Like many classes there is a higher weight 

variant called Rotax 177 for the 

heavier driver. 

Kart Suit 

Drivers must wear an approved kart suit. The current type has a CIK homologation 

and year code embroidered under the collar. Level 1 suits are acceptable for 

national racing, whilst Level 2 suits are mandatory for international racing. 

Other Essentials you will need 

Fire extinguisher Every competitor must carry an approved size fire extinguisher in 

their car or van to BSEN3 standard with a minimum 55B size rating. (70B is a 

popular size to purchase). Competitors with enclosed awnings should have a 2kg 

foam or powder at the entrance. 

Gearbox 

Age 16 upwards 

Gearbox karts offer the highest powers and speeds. They can 

have either 2 pedals brake and accelerator - like the direct drive 

classes, or 3 pedals, one of which is a foot clutch, like a car. Most 

125’s use karts very similar to the direct drive karts except for the 

four wheel brakes. They have a hand clutch mounted next to the 

steering wheel, which is only needed to move off from a standstill. At most circuits a 

standing start is used, as opposed to the rolling formation start that direct drive karts 

have. Gearbox karts can also be used on the long motor racing circuits, although most 

drivers start on the short circuits which are typically 900 to 1300 metres in length. 

ICC UK (KZ2 UK) & KZ1 

ICC, or KZ2 as it is known internationally, is the most popular gearbox class. Although a 

little more expensive than a direct drive class, they can be surprisingly economical to run. 

The 125cc water cooled engines have six gears, sequentially operated like a motorcycle 

using a gear-lever mounted next to the steering wheel. 0-60mph times are less than 4 

seconds, top speed is 90mph on short circuit, 110 - 120mph on long circuit. The ABkC Super 

4 championship is promoted by the NKF. KZ1 is the premier international class, with a 

slightly lower class weight. 

250 National 

This is the most powerful short-circuit class using 250cc single cylinder motocross 

5- speed engines. The karts are often equipped with large full width nose cones 

and wings, especially when used on the long circuits. Top speeds are 100mph on 

short circuit, 140mph on long circuit. The NKF hosts the ABkC Super 4 championship. 

210 National 

A classic class using the Villiers 197cc engine or derivatives. Administered by the 210 

Challenge group, contact is Kate Bateman on 01527 870834. 

Superkarts are only raced on 

the motor-racing circuits, reaching 150mph+, 

and use twin cylinder 250cc engines 

offering about 90bhp. 

Tools and things 

As well as a kart you will need a kart trolley or stand to wheel it about and work 

on it. Many karts will fit into the back of a hatchback or estate car but small 

trailers or vans are also popular. You will need some basic tools, including a socket 

set, screwdrivers and pliers, 10mm, 13mm and 17mm metric spanners, an Allen 

key set and a tyre gauge and foot-pump. For spares and consumables you will 

need 2-stroke oil to mix with the petrol if using a 2-stroke engine, chain spray, 

cleaning fluids and rags, a spare spark plug, a chain and some sprockets to 

change the gearing for different tracks. You will also need a set of wet weather 

tyres if it rains, as karts normally race on slick tyres with no tread.

Karting Organisations 

Association of British Kart Clubs (www.abkc.org.uk) 

The ABkC was formed in 1990 to act as an interface between the kart clubs and the MSA, 

with whom there is a high degree of discussion and co-operation. The member clubs are 

represented by a Steering Group that is elected every year at the AGM, held in the Autumn. 

Representatives from all kart regional associations, the MSA, the BKIA and championship organisers 

are also eligible to sit on the group. The MSA Kart Committee comprised of members from all the 

regions oversees proposals and amendments from either the Kart Sporting Committee or the Kart 

Technical Committee, the specialist groups. All clubs undertake to organise meetings to the 

ABkC regulations in the Gold Book, so for instance competitors can use the same type of 

tyre in a class throughout the country. The ABkC promotes national and single 

weekend - ‘O’ Plate - championships. 

The Super One Series (www.s1series.co.uk) holds all the national direct drive 

championships (for karts without gears), and the NKF 

(www.northernkartingfederation.co.uk) hold the ABkC gearbox championships. The 

top 15 numbers (9 in gearbox) are reserved for the top drivers from these championships. 

Association of Racing Kart Schools (www.arks.co.uk) 

ARKS is the U.K.’s trade association for the professional kart schools, and holds a contract with the 

MSA to administer and operate the novice kart driver test. Together they have set up a licensing 

system for instructors and club examiners. The ARKS Schools can fulfil different roles, from a kart 

experience day, through one to one tuition for novice or expert, as well as offering the test. Some 

run their own race teams, offering a full arrive-and-drive service. Whatever your particular agenda, 

an ARKS recognised school is the place to start, and perhaps continue, your active involvement in 

motor racing. 

British Kart Industry Association (www.bkia.co.uk) 

The BKIA is the ‘not-for-profit’ trade association for the kart industry. On behalf of its members the 

BKIA represents the industry’s manufacturers, retailers, circuits, associated businesses and 

organisations. All BKIA members adhere to a strict code of conduct. Present and future participants 

in karting are encouraged to talk to a BKIA member. 

Kart Club Information 

Kart Club Circuit Location Map Ref Usual Raceday Club Contact Circuit Telephone 

Bayford Meadow* Bayford Meadow Eurolink Ind Est 1ml E of Sittingbourne ME10 3RY 1 4th Sunday 07789 488424 01795 410707 

Buckmore Park* Buckmore Park Chatham Kent between M2 J3 & M20 J6 ME5 9QG 3 3rd Sunday 01634 661604 01634 201562 

Camberley* Blackbushe Airfield off A30 near Yateley Surrey 4 4th Saturday 01500 951990 N/A 

Chasewater Chasewater Awaiting new track near Brownhills 6 N/A 0121 3585588 N/A 

Cheshire* Hooton Park near Ellesmere Port 14 2nd Sunday 01606 551506 N/A 

Clay Pigeon* Clay Pigeon mid-way Yeovil/Dorchester on A37 7 2nd Sunday 01935 83713 01935 83713 

Cumbria* Rowrah 4 mls from Frizington Cumbria 8 2nd Sunday 01900 67513 N/A 

Dragon Kart Club* Glan-y-Gors Park Conwy 10ml from Corwn off A5 North Wales 2 3rd Sunday 01490 420770 01490 420770 

Dunkeswell* Mansell Raceway 5 mls from Honiton Devon 9 Last Sunday 08445 447690 N/A 

Durham & Yorkshire None - 27 0191 2568109 N/A 

East of Scotland Crail Fife, NO 627 094 30 Varies 07764 771069 N/A 

Forest Edge* Forest Edge Barton Stacey near Andover off A303 10 1st Sunday 01344 762887 N/A 

Grampian* Boyndie 3 mls west of Banff Banffshire 11 2nd Sunday 07889 769333 N/A 

Guernsey* St Sampsons Guernsey Channel Islands n/a Varies 01481 247892 N/A 

Hoddesdon* Rye House Rye Road Hoddesdon EN11 0EH 5 1st Sunday 07766 113467 01992 460895 

Hunts* Kimbolton 10 ml WSW of Huntingdon N of village 12 2nd Sunday 01353 720390 N/A 

Isle of Man* Jurby Near Douglas Isle of Man 20 Varies 07624 493001 N/A 

Jersey* Sorel Point Sorel Point, St John, Jersey - Varies 07797 921173 N/A 

Lincs* Fulbeck Stragglethorpe Newark between A17 and A1 15 4th Sunday 0114 2302381 N/A 

Llandow* Llandow 9ml from Cardiff on B4270 21 3rd Sunday 01685 874814 01446 795568 

Manchester & Buxton* Three Sisters Bryn Road Ashton-in-Makerfield near Wigan 16 4th Sunday 07984 224932 01942 270230 

NATSKA* Varies Varies n/a Varies 01270 760241 N/A 

North of Scotland* Golspie Little Ferry Golspie Sutherland 17 Last Sunday 01463 870875 N/A 

RAF MSA* Varies n/a n/a Varies 01553 691052 N/A 

Rissington* Rissington Ex-RAF airfield Little Rissington Stow Glos 19 1st Sunday 01684 299292 N/A 

Shenington* Shenington Airfield 8m NW Banbury Oxon off A422 OX15 6NW 23 3rd Sunday 01926 812177 01295 688035 

Stars Varies Varies n/a Varies 01723 859973 

South Yorks* Wombwell Wombwell Sports Stadium, 6ml Barnsley 24 2nd Sunday 07946 299818 N/A 

Trent Valley* PF International lm Nr Brandon Newark between A17 and A1 25 1st Sunday 01636 626424 01636 626424 

Ulster* Nutts Corner 4 mls from Crumlin Northern Ireland 26 Varies 02892 605395 02890 825301 

West of Scotland* Larkhall South of Hamilton Strathclyde off M74 28 3rd Sunday 01501 731870 N/A 

Whilton Mill Whilton Mill 5ml East of Daventry East from A5 junction 29 4th Sunday 01280 816512 01327 843822 

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Motor Sport Association 

& Competition Licences 

Globally all motorsport is governed by the FIA from its office in Switzerland, and it devolves the 

organisation of motorsport in each country to individual bodies. In the U .K. it is MSA that governs 

motorsport and issues competition, officials and track licences. The CIK is the part of the FIA that 

sets the international kart regulations. The MSA’s Kart Sporting Committee sets the overall safety 

and general kart regulations, which are contained within the MSA Competitors Yearbook, also 

known as the ‘Blue Book’. Once you have your competition National B (Novice) kart licence (the 

starting grade) you need to complete to the MSA Steward’s satisfaction five more races after your 

ARKS Test, as a Novice, using black number plates on your kart, and starting from the back of the 

heats. Thereafter you may use the normal coloured number plates for the class, and upgrade to 

National B status. Then, if you want to progress to the bigger meetings, you need a further 6 

signatures at a minimum of three different circuits and then upgrade to a National A licence. 

The Motor Sports Association is at Motor Sports House, Riverside Park, Colnbrook, Slough, SL3 0HG 

Tel: 01753 765000 (765050 for licences) Fax: 01753 682938 Website: www.msauk.org 

Lets Go Karting 

Certain kart clubs and circuits offer a low cost taster session for youngsters on a racing kart, see 

www.letsgokarting.net for further information. 

Disabled Drivers 

It is possible for disabled drivers to obtain a kart race licence, although each case is considered on 

merit. Any potential applicant should contact the British Motor Sports Association for the Disabled 

in the first instance for specific advice. The MSA can give details. 

Karts in many classes can be successfully converted to full hand control, even the gearbox 

categories. Drivers have to display a D number plate in addition to their class numbers. 

Parent/Guardian Entrant Licence 

A parent or guardian of all drivers under 18 years of age must take out a PG Entrant licence which 

costs £16. This licence must always accompany the driver, and if the named parent is not present a 

letter of authority given to the person signing on the driver. 

Volunteers in Motorsport 

Officials and marshals are always required in kart racing, and even if you are unable to race you 

can help your local club in other ways. Training will be given. See 

www.volunteersinmotorsport.co.uk for more details. 

Further 

Information 

Further information about the ABkC and 

kart racing from: 

Secretary of ABkC 

Graham Smith 

Stoneycroft, Godsons Lane 

Napton, Southam, CV47 8LX 

Tel/Fax: 01926 812177 

Email: secretary@abkc.org.uk 

A free DVD is available to those interested in starting kart racing. 

Useful Books, CD’s and Magazines: 

A large selection of books, calendars, CD’s and DVD’s on all aspects of 

karting including show to get started as well as the popular monthly 

“Karting Magazine” are available from Lodgemark Press, Moorfield 

House, 15, Moorfield Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0XD. 

Tel: 01689 897123 Fax: 01689 890998 

www.kartingmagazine.com 

The weekly “Motorsport News” also covers kart racing. 

Tel: 08456 777820 

Long Circuit Racing: 

Drivers can go into the long circuit 125cc and 210cc classes at 16 but must 

be 17 or over to race the 250cc classes. Gearbox classes, whether long or 

short circuit, offer the nearest thing to powerful single seater car levels of 

acceleration and handling. The long circuit championships are organised 

by the British Superkart Association, further information from Ian 

Rushforth, 2 Lion Close, Bawburgh, Norwich. NR5 OUQ or at 

http://www.superkart.org.uk 

Historic and Classic Kart Racing: 

http://www.britishhistorickartclub.com for the club’s website, preserving 

karts from yesteryear. 

Summary of Main Kart Classes for 2012 

Class Number Weight kg 

Plate/No. (with driver) Ages Tyres – Dry Tyres – Wet Comments 

Or Chairman of ABkC 

(Russell Anderson) 

Tel: 07970 845117 

Email: chairman@abkc.org.uk 

Comer Cadet Yellow/Black 99 8-13 Dunlop SL3 ‘RAC’ KT3 ‘RAC’ 60cc Comer sealed engine, clutch, pull starter 

Honda Cadet Yellow/Red 103 8-13 Dunlop SL3 ‘RAC’ KT3 ‘RAC’ GX160 4-stroke budget engine, clutch, pull starter 

WTP Cadet Green/White 103 8-13 Dunlop SL3 ‘RAC’ KT3 ‘RAC’ 60cc sealed WTP engine, Electric Start 

Super Cadet White/Black 115 10/11-14 Dunlop SL3 ‘RAC’ KT3 ‘RAC’ 60cc homologated engines, clutch, TAG unsealed 

Junior TKM 2S Blue/White From 123 11-17 Maxxis TKM Green F TKM As TKM with restrictor, optional clutch, optional TAG 

MiniMax Yellow/Black 135 11-15 Mojo D1 Yellow Mojo W2 CIK Restricted version of Rotax Junior Max 

Junior Max Red/White 148 13-17# Mojo D1 Yellow Mojo W2 CIK Junior version of Rotax Senior Max 

KF3 Yellow/Black 145 13-17# B’stone YLC ‘MSA’ YKP 125cc International TAG class 

TKM 2S Extreme Red/White 146 or 152 16 Maxxis TKM Green F TKM 115cc BT82, optional clutch, optional TAG 

TKM K4S Red/Yellow 162 16 Maxxis TKM Green F TKM 200cc 4 stroke, clutch 

Rotax Max Blue/White 162 16 Mojo D2 Yellow Mojo W2 CIK 125cc d/drive commercial TAG class (electric start) 

Rotax Max/177 Green/White 177 16 Mojo D2 Yellow Mojo W2 CIK Heavy-w’t version with 85kg min driver weight 

Honda Senior White/Red 175 16 Dunlop SL1 KT3 2 x GX160, clutch, pull-start 

KF2 White/Black 160 16 B’stone YLB ‘MSA’ YKP International 125cc TAG class 

125 ICC (UK)/KZ2 Green/White 180 16 Dunlop DEH KT11 125cc reed valve 6 gears with 30mm carburettor 

250 National White/Black 195/200* 16+ Open Open Motocross 250cc single cylinder engines 

Key: + means 17 years minimum for long circuit racing. 2S: 2-stroke engine; 4S: 4-stroke engine (Classes are 2S unless otherwise shown) 

Many class regulations call for specific tyre markings on the tyres e.g. ABKC, JAG, MSA, GB etc, See Kart Race Yearbook. 

Junior classes have a minimum driver weight, for safety reasons. Junior TKM 38kg or less, MiniMax 37, Junior Max 40, KF3 40. 

# KF3/Junior Max may race in year of 13th birthday for experienced drivers 

*250/210 Gearbox has two weights, one when short circuit or no bodywork is fitted, the heavier for when wings or long circuit bodywork is fitted.

The British Kart Industry Association 

The BKIA is a non-profit organisation, which is affiliated to the Motor 

Sports Association, the sport's governing body. 

Membership to the BKIA is generally on a voluntary basis, however in 

some cases it is a requirement. It has been made compulsory by the MSA 

for manufacturers and suppliers who wish to homologate chassis and - 

hose who do join voluntarily must meet and adhere to certain criteria. 

This helps to ensure the commitment of dealers to their products and 

prevent any influx of rogue traders into the sport. 

If you are starting Karting you may find it difficult to locate the right 

people to help you but there are many specialists tucked away all over 

the country; it is our job to make it easier to find them. The membership 

list is increasing all the time so you may find new ones on our website. 

BKIA member companies may well be experts in differing aspects of the 

sport, but they will all have one thing in common, the development and 

betterment of their sport both locally and nationally. 

Karting arrived in the UK more than 50 years ago and some of our 

members have been involved since the early days; they therefore have a 

wealth of knowledge and a true dedication to the sport. 

The BKIA includes all aspects of Karting; there are Chassis, Engine, 

Clothing and Accessory manufacturers and suppliers. You will also be 

able to find Clubs, circuits, teams and associated services. 

In extraordinary circumstances the BKIA has been successful in an 

arbitration role working independently between a customer and a 

member of the Industry to resolve a dispute. 

For many years the British Kart Industry Association has 

been the reference point for the quality end of the market 

in Karting. It is true to say that the very best and most 

reliable members of the trade are BKIA subscribers. 

If you are not able to find a BKIA member in your area, please go to our 

website www.bkia.co.uk there you will find an up to date membership list 

as well as other useful information. 

Alternatively you may contact us by email: info@bkia.co.uk 

Paul Gladstone, our administrator, can be contacted on 01903 241921. 

www.bkia.co.uk 

Or write to: 

British Kart Industry Association 

PO Box 2122 

Worthing 

BN12 9DA

Contact Members 

Company Town Post Code Telephone Website SH EN TM CH CB SH TK AD TY CG AS C 

7Kart UK Ltd Hertford SG14 3HF 01920 831000 www.7kart.co.uk ✓ ✓ ✓ 

ABkC Southam CV47 8LX 01926 812177 www.abkc.org ✓ 

ACR - Andy Cox Racing Bromsgrove B60 4DJ 01527 889595 www.acrbirel.com ✓ ✓ 

AFR Andy Fairless Racing Milnthorpe LA7 7RH 01539 562256 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Atlantic Engineering Kelty KY4 0AE 01383 839109 www.atlanticracing.co.uk ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Beddall Race Tuning Ltd Brierley Hill DY5 3LB 01384 75664 www.brtkarting.co.uk ✓ 

BHSS Perth PH2 6HH 01821 640355 

Buckmore Park Karting Ltd Chatham ME5 9QG 01634 201562 www.buckmore.co.uk ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Dartford Karting Dartford DA1 1JN 01322 222645 www.kartstore.co.uk ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Delta Karting Ltd Swansea SA7 9AY 01792 792485 www.deltakarting.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

DG Power Racing Ltd Maidstone ME14 5QP 01622 662581 www.dg-racing.co.uk ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Force Motorsport Selby YO8 5JH 01757 708897 www.forcemotorsport.com ✓ 

Formula Kart Stars Brackley NN13 5JP 01280 701492 www.formulakartstars.com 

GFM Motorsport Bishops Stortford 01279 812607 

Global Karting Ltd New Southgate N11 1EJ 01279 841291 www.globalkartingltd.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

JKH Manley WA6 0PF 01928 740090 www.jkhonline.co.uk ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

John Mills Engineering Ltd Brandon NG32 2AY 01636 626424 www.jmracing.co.uk ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Karting Magazine Orpington BR6 0XD 01689 897123 www.kartingmagazine.com ✓ 

kartpix.net Coleby LN5 0AB 01522 810957 www.kartpix.net ✓ 

Karts N Parts UK Basildon SS13 1LG 01268 453124 www.kartsnparts.co.uk ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Kartune Motorsport Grantham NG32 2AY 01636 626005 www.kartune.co.uk ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

M & P Direct Swansea SA4 9HN 01792 224410 www.mandp.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Mti Distribution Hoddesdon EN11 0DD 01920 898123 www.mti-distribution.co.uk ✓ ✓ 

NJR Motorsports Ltd Ware SG12 8ED 01920 877447 www.njrmotorsports.co.uk ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Project One Racing Sittingbourne ME10 3RY 01795 474720 www.projectone-racing.co.uk ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

RS100 Holmfirth HD9 4DS 01484 852099 www.tommymotorsport.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Shark Motorsport Camberley GU15 1RZ 07979 806553 www.sharkmotorsport.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Spellfame Karting Ltd Wellingborough NN8 6AB 01933 679810 www.spellfame.co.uk ✓ ✓ 

Steve Ogden Engineering LLP Boroughbridge YO51 9LS 01423 324738 www.steveogden.co.uk ✓ 

Super One Series Manley WA6 0PF 01928 740090 www.superoneseries.com ✓ ✓ 

Tal-Ko Racing Sandy SG19 1QY 01767 682020 www.tal-ko.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

The Kart Shop Chatham ME5 9QG 01634 672256 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Tillett Racing Seats Ltd Sittingbourne ME10 3RZ 01795 420312 www.tillett.co.uk ✓ 

TRED Lisburn BT27 4PQ 02892 677983 www.tred-power.com ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Walker Racing Barnsley S71 4BY 01226 723156 www.walkerracing.co.uk ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Zip Karts Silverstone NN12 8TN 01327 855310 www.zipkarts.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Zip North Manchester M27 3HN 0161 7945511 www.zipnorth.co.uk ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Zoom Kartmart Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4JW 01623 512463 www.zoomkarts.com ✓ 

■ Shop or Online Sales ■ Engine Importer/Builder ■ Race Team ■ Chassis Manufacturer/Importer 

■ Club/Association ■ School/Instructor ■ Track/Circuit ■ Arrive & Drive 

■ Tyre Importer/Distributor ■ Clothing/Helmets ■ Associated services ■ Component Manufacturer

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