Bill Sisley Kart Club

Starting from nothing, the Sisley Kart Club rose to regular starting grids of 100 per month. Participants have become better road drivers as they leave childhood behind and take to the wheel on public roads. Some particularly talented young karters have been spotted by owner/driver race teams and are now successful car racing drivers, including F1's Alex Albon and WEC racer, Jack Aitken.

A prerequisite of a driver being able to race in the club is that they should have completed tuition at the Bill Sisley Kart School to Silver (Intermediate A) level, achieving the required target lap times. If the instructor is happy, a driver can then take part in club events.

Club rounds take place during school holidays with points being gained at each round. The driver with the most points wins the championship. Points are counted from however many rounds there are in the championship, minus the lowest one (known as the 'dropped round'), which means that the driver could miss a round and still remain in contention. However, if there is a tie for the win then all rounds count.

The championship has classes for two age groups: 8-11 years (Cadet) and 12-15 years (Junior). Drivers are free to enter as many rounds as they like, with points being automatically scored as they enter. There is no registration fee to take part in the championship.

Prices:

• £75 per person per event.

Race Format

• Safety briefing
• Practice
• Three heats per driver
• Final.

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. All lessons include a balaclava.

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.