Let’s Go Karting is a nationwide campaign that will give thousands of young people a taste of kart racing for just £5.00.

 

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Let’s Go Karting is being funded by the Motor Sports Association the governing body of UK motor sport to provide karts, equipment and instructors at locations throughout the UK. The scheme will enable young people to experience the thrills of karting without having to make the financial commitment of purchasing their own equipment. The nominal charge of just £5 per person makes it accessible to any person, from any background. From Age 6 to 60 years of age.

 

 

 

How to book YOUR place at our next event

 

 

Contact Susan on 07763 149391

or ukcgetstarted@gmail.com

 

What to do next?

Want More Practice

If you would like a longer practice session you can contact Nutt’s Corner Circuit on 028 90 825301 to enquire about availability.



Get your Competition Licence

Before you can enter races you will need to complete your drivers test
called Arks test (Association of Racing Kart Schools) which is a
requirement of the Motor Sports Association (MSA).
The local examiner is Percy Jordon 07533 706393
who can put you through the test or contact Nutts Corner please speak to Tony Rogers.
You need to purchase your MSA karting pack from Susan McCutcheon or
The MSA web site at www.msauk.org click on ‘’Getting Started’’ then click on ‘’Karting’’.
At the bottom of the page you will find the link to order you pack.
This pack will cost you £44.00 (2009 price) and includes your forms, DVD, regulations and year book etc which is full of advise on driving techniques.


Choose a class to race in.

Depending on your age etc you will need to pick a karting class to compete in. You can visit our web site at www.ulsterkartingclub.co.uk/classes where you will find a description on each class and the age requirements etc. Make a visit to a race event where you can see each class for yourself and talk to the competitors who race them.
You can also ask one of our let’s go karting team for advise on which class is right for you.

How to race (2 options).

1. Purchase your own kart and tools etc to look after yourself on race day with some guidance form our Let’s go karting team and fellow competitors in the paddock.

2. Contact one of the race teams who attend Nutts Corner Circuit and speak to them about the costs involved for their personal equipment and guidance.



Race Teams
J&F Motorsports  07973 130422     -    NCC Team  028 90 825301            

MMD Racing       07802 360421      -    Kart-e-Quip 07850 377367   

MSport                07710 287242      -    Kart Shop 028 92 638312



Race Number

You will also require a racing number to be displayed on your kart. These race numbers can be purchased for £10.00 a year from the NIKA rep Keith Wilkinson on 07779 115414 who can advise you on what numbers are available in each class.


Buying a Kart and Equipment

Before purchasing any equipment we advise you to contact some of our let’s go karting team who will be more than happy to give you advice on which equipment and karts are right for you.
Visit our web site at www.ulsterkartingclub.co.uk/buy_sell where you will find new and second hand equipment for sale. As well as a Kart you will also need a helmet (karting standard only) suit etc.


Let’s Go Karting Team             

Trevor Roberts:        (Lurgan)         07977 422626

Niall Quinn:              (Dungannon)  07776 243498                                        

Susan McCutcheon: (Bangor)        07763 149391



What happen’s on race day?



The first step to enter a race is to send in your race entry form and fee which must be received five days before the event. This race entry form can be found on our web site at www.ulsterkartingclub.co.uk/race_entry_form .You can either pay online or post a cheque to the address listed on the entry form.




Step 1.
On race day you must sign on which and make sure your paper work is in order. You will be issued with a scrutineering card which you must fill in. You will also be issued with a dummy grid pass to allow you entry in that area.

Step 2.
Bring your Kart, helmet, race suit boots and gloves for inspection by the Scrutineers with your completed Scrutineering card given to you at signing on. All your equipment will be safety checked.

 

Step 3.
You must attend drivers briefing (driver and parent if you are a junior) where you will be briefed on  safety and racing issues.

 

Step 4.
Make your way to the dummy grid when called. Take your grid position for your practice session and race heats.



Step 5.
On finishing your heats you will be weighted and your kart checked to ensure it meets the legal racing requirements.

 

 

Step 6.
Attend prize giving to collect your trophy after the final’s are finished.

 

 

 

 

Take the whole family to our next race!

 

To Visit our next race event. Please check the race calendar on our web site www.ulsterkartingclub.co.uk/events_calendar for our next race.

 

 

 

Contact Susan to arrange complementary tickets to attend one of our race meeting if you are part of the Let's Go Karting scheme.

Let’s Go Karting contact: Susan McCutcheon
Tel: 07763 149391
email: ukcgetstarted@gmail.com

 

  

 

 

 

Contact Susan on: Tel 07763 149391