Frequently asked questions:
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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.
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.
For the drivers who have not qualified for the Local Finals, you will remain a reserve unless a qualifying driver denies their space. These are the only drivers who will be contacted.
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.
Yes, a TeamSport Elite Membership, a Junior Club Membership or a Race Academy Advanced License is required to take part.
The qualifying round opens on 1st June 2024, and all qualifying laps must be submitted before 31st August 2024.
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 (114kg).
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 depending on the type of session you attend to complete your laps i.e. 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 National Final will be £80 per driver.
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 (114kg).
The Championship is set out into four stages. The first round is your Local Qualifying: participants are required to set three lap times across three visits to determine their average lap.
The second round is your Local Final: The top 20 from the Cadet Class and top 24 drivers in the Junior and Over 16 weight classes will be invited for a race night to compete, with the top drivers progressing through to the next stage.
Round 3 is the Regional Final: the top drivers from each class from the Local Final will race in their designated region at a race night, with the top drivers progressing to the next stage.
Round 4 is the National Final: With the top drivers from each category in the Regional Final, battling against each other in the final race to be crowned the 2024 British Indoor Karting Champion.
We will be announcing our 2024 prize sponsors very soon.
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.
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 on the day may check your racewear to confirm it meets requirements.
Unfortunately, the Championship is not open to staff members.
We will do our best to cater for any kart breakages but as this is rental karting it is part of the game, unfortunately.
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 for 2024.
Qualifying laps are valid on any race format whether it be an Ultimate Race Experience or a Member event.
Once a Member has registered and selected their weight category for BIKC, this will be confirmed at their track reception on arrival. Every lap they do is recorded automatically, between 1st June — 31st August 2024. It will then automatically calculate the average of their fastest 3 laps over the whole period.
Members who qualify will be personally invited to a local event by their local track Chief Instructor.
There will be a weigh-in for every stage of the competition. The first weigh-in will be at entry to the competition, which will happen when registering at the track. Then at the start of every stage of the competition and also random weight testing through the race meetings. You will be required to initially select your weight category at registration to determine your category, and then our track teams will verify this on the arrival of your first BIKC qualifying session.
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