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Entry Requirements & Eligibility
How old do I have to be to participate?
To enter the Championship, our Cadet class starts at a minimum of 8 years old, and a minimum inside leg measurement of 25 inches is required. All drivers under 16 must also hold a Race Academy Advanced License.
Do I need to be a member to take part?
Yes, a TeamSport Elite Membership, a Junior Club Membership or a Race Academy Advanced License is required to take part.
Is there a height and weight restriction?
A minimum 25″ inner leg measurement is required for cadet class and a minimum 29″ inner leg for adult kart classes. There are three weight classes for drivers aged 16+. Our recommended maximum weight is no more than 18 stone (114 kg).
Can TeamSport and Scotkart staff participate?
Unfortunately, the Championship is not open to staff members.
Qualifying & Registration
When can I enter?
The qualifying round opens on 1st June 2026, and all qualifying laps must be submitted before 31st August 2026.
What sessions are qualifying laps valid on? (e.g., Member Events or Normal Sessions?)
Qualifying laps are valid on any race format whether it be an Ultimate Race Experience or a Member event.
How does a member submit their lap? Who do they need to speak to at track?
Once a member has registered and selected their weight category for BIKC, this will be confirmed at track reception on arrival. Every lap is recorded automatically between 1st June — 31st August 2026 and the system automatically calculates the average of the fastest three laps.
How will a member know if they’ve qualified?
Members who qualify will be personally invited to a local event by their local track Chief Instructor.
Will the non-qualifiers be notified that they haven’t got through?
For the drivers who have not qualified for the Local Finals, you will remain a reserve unless a qualifying driver declines their space. These are the only drivers who will be contacted.
Competition Structure & Progression
What is the format for the competition?
The Championship is set out into four stages:
Local Qualifying: Participants set three lap times across three visits to determine their average lap.
Local Final: The top 20 from the Cadet Class and top 24 drivers in the Junior and Over 16 classes will race in a local event, with top drivers progressing.
Regional Final: Top drivers from each class at Locals race in their designated region, with top drivers progressing.
National Final: Top drivers from each category from Regionals compete for the title of British Indoor Karting Champion.
How many people qualify for each round?
Local Finalists to Regionals – The top 5 cadet drivers will progress through to the Regional Finals and the top 6 drivers from the Junior, Lightweight, Middleweight and Heavyweight categories will progress through to Regionals.
Regional Finalists to Nationals – The top 2 cadet drivers will progress through to the Regional Finals and the top 3 drivers from the Junior, Lightweight, Middleweight and Heavyweight categories will progress through to Regionals.
Where is the competition taking place?
Round 1 and Round 2 will be held at your local (home) tracks. The Regional Final will take place at a track specified for your region. The National Final will be held at TeamSport Warrington.
At what stage is weighing required and how often? And at what stage does it determine category?
There will be a weigh-in at every stage of the competition. The first weigh-in is at entry when registering at the track. Then at the start of every stage and random weight checks throughout the race meetings. You initially select your weight category at registration, and track staff verify this at your first qualifying session.
Costs & Membership
How much does it cost to take part?
An Elite Membership & a Race Academy Advanced License costs £34.99 per year and is required for entry into the Championship.
For the Qualifying stage, pricing is based on the type of session you attend to complete your laps (e.g., an Ultimate Race Experience or Member Event) and can vary across venues. A minimum of three sessions is required to submit three laps for your average lap.
Entry to the Local Final is £40 per driver; entry to the Regional Final is £60; and the National Final is £80 per driver.
My membership expires during the championship, can I still enter?
You will need a valid Elite Membership or Race Academy Advanced License throughout to take part, so please ensure you renew your Membership before it runs out.
Race Day & Practical Information
How many spectators are we allowed?
Spectators are allowed to enter the event venue – there is no current limit but please be mindful of venue capacity and other drivers. We would advise no more than 2 spectators per event. Spectators must remain in the designated spectating areas for the duration of the event. We will always follow the government guidelines and will update accordingly if there are any changes.
What clothes should I wear to race?
Comfortable clothing is a must. We provide everything you need to get behind the wheel, including a protective jumpsuit. You can wear your own racewear, as long as it meets the minimum standard required by TeamSport Indoor Karting. Staff may check your racewear on the day to confirm it meets requirements.
What happens if a kart malfunctions?
We will do our best to cater for any kart breakages but as this is rental karting it is part of the game, unfortunately.
Prizes
What are the prizes?
We will be announcing our 2026 prize sponsors very soon.
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