Bill Sisley Kart School

Formed in 1974 and responsible for training twenty world and European kart champions - including F1's Jonny Herbert - the renowned Sisley Kart Racing School has relocated to the awesome Three Sisters Circuit in the form of the Bill Sisley Kart School. Bill Sisley discovered Lewis Hamilton at the age of 8, and was involved in the career of Jenson Button as well as many other up-and-coming British racing drivers.

The ARKS instructors of the Bill Sisley Kart School help young drivers learn the art of kart racing in a structured manner and a safe environment. Available for ages 8-11 yrs (Cadet) and 12-15 yrs (Junior),

Bronze Level requires no previous experience. This 2-hour introductory session includes a track walk and covers basic driving theory and skills. Once completed, and provided the instructor is happy with the child's progress, the driver is able to move up to Silver Level.

Silver Level lasts for 90 minutes and introduces drivers to the concepts of racecraft and advanced driving techniques through a number of intense, 10-minute sessions. Tuition will be focused on maintaining the racing line, as well as use of the throttle, brakes and steering to help improve lap times. Provided the instructor is happy with the child's progress, the driver will be able to move up to Gold Level.

Gold Level lasts for 90 minutes and concentrates on techniques such as understeer and oversteer, plus the best way of planning how to overtake. Drivers must achieve or beat specific lap times to bring them up to a level suitable for taking part in the Kart Club Championship. Again, this is carried out over 10-minute sessions. Drivers will also have to complete a homework pack to pass this stage.

Prices:

Bronze Level (£68 per lesson): 2-hour lesson, safety briefing, in-depth track-walk, 10-minute karting sessions, debrief.
Silver Level (£68 per lesson): 90-minute lesson, safety briefing, 10-minute intense karting sessions, debrief.
Gold Level (£68 per lesson): 90-minute lesson, safety briefing, 10-minute intense karting sessions, highly personalised debrief.

Key Information

For ages 8-11 years (classed as Cadet)
For ages 12-15 years (classed as Junior)
Biz 160cc Honda powered single-engined karts
All equipment supplied
Entries must be booked and paid for in advance
Minimum height 4'2".

Please note that if a driver intends to wear a race helmet provided by the circuit, they are also required to wear a balaclava. Please either bring one with you, or we will supply one for the lesson.

All children must be accompanied by an adult who must remain on site and be responsible for the child during the period of the booking.

Upcoming Kart Lessons

Starts Summer 2025

Dates to follow - watch this space.

Circuit used for training and races (click to enlarge) :

Three Sisters Junior Circuit (for 12-15 years)

ARKS Test

Three Sisters Circuit is a member of the Association of Racing Kart Schools (ARKS) and is recognised by Motorsport UK / Karting UK. Private one-to-one tuition with a professional ARKS instructor costs £99 and is run on either the Club or Valley circuits.

The ARKS test costs £98 including VAT, if applicable, and includes both written and practical tests. If you should fail one part of the ARKS test, the written test can be re-taken for £50 and the driving test for £60. The hire fee for a suitable Three Sisters kart is £40.

There are some exemptions for drivers who have had a National A licence before, or who have enough signatures from Tyro/Clubman events, and in some cases these people only need to sit the written test. Check with Motorsport UK or ARKS to see if that might affect you and whether you also need to purchase a Start Karting Pack which costs £69 from www.motorsportuk.org (includes the cost of the first licence).