Kart

Karting

World Champions Lewis Hamilton, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher were all successful kart racers.Karting is widely regarded as the first step on the motor racing ladder and is the starting point for many young aspiring racing drivers.

Although karts look much alike to the uninitiated, there are many classes. available to suit a wide range of needs and abilities.

Karts are divided into two basic categories: those with direct drive (which race on short circuits), and those with gearboxes (which race on both the long and short circuits).

Minimum Requirements

Please refer to the current MSA Competitors’ and Officials’ Yearbook for current Safety Equipment specifications.

Before you can even apply for a licence, you must do the following:

Obtain a "Starting Karting" pack from the MSA which contains a DVD, the MSA Kart Race Handbook, the MSA Motor Sports Yearbook, a Fixture List, a list of organising clubs, and useful

advice on driving techniques.

If 18 or over and applying for a Kart Race licence (not Endurance), you must obtain a medical certificate (the form for completion is in the "Starting Karting" pack).
Complete a half-day MSA assessment for novice kart racers, run by members of the Association of Racing Kart Schools (ARKS) . (For the cost of the course please visit the ARKS website ).
HOWEVER! For youngsters aged 8-14years old who are not sure if they would like karting they can try it for just £5 at a “Let’s Go Karting” centre. For more details please visit the “Let’s Go Karting” website by clicking here .During 2009 you will qualify (subject to availability) for a £25 voucher to be used at an ARKS recognized Kart Race School.

To purchase a ‘Karting’ starter pack to obtain a

MSA Kart License click on image.

For list of driving schools see the

Association of Racing Kart Schools