Hire Kart Series

Introduction

The ‘Hire Kart Series’ is GKC’s only ‘arrive & drive’ series where we provide everything required to go racing. For 2025 we have invested in a brand new fleet of Sodi 390cc hire karts.

Participants will automatically accumulate points for each round they compete – there is no registration or commitment required to do all the rounds. Championship trophies will be on offer for both lights (<80kg) and heavies (>80kg). Competitors must be aged 15 years + to participate.

Entries will be limited to 30 drivers per round run as 2 grids of 15 drivers.

Format

The format is as follows:

  • 3 lap practice
  • 3x 6min + 1 lap
  • 1x 7min + 1 lap final for all

There will be two classes consisting of lights (<80kg) and heavies (>80kg) – this will be based on the club’s scales with all safety gear on ready to race. No ballast can be carried on your person – if your weight is touch and go please weigh yourself on the scales to ensure you’re in the correct class.

If enough in each class they will be run as separate grids, if not they will be run together but points counted separately.

Calendar

  • Saturday 8th March (3:00pm-5pm)
  • Saturday 12th April (4:00pm-6pm)
  • Saturday 7th June (4:00pm-6pm)
  • Saturday 13th September (4:00pm-6pm)
  • Saturday 11th October (4:00pm-6pm)

4 of 5 rounds to count to the Championship. Your worst score will be dropped including any not attended. You can’t dropped excluded results for driving infringements.

Timetable

  • Arrive at least 30mins before the start time and check-in at race control
  • Drivers briefing will start at the start time in the clubhouse – all drivers must attend
  • Races will be run back to back with one race break between your races. Your visit will be approx 2.5 hours in total.

Cost

Entry is £80 per round which includes kart hire and all required equipment. You are welcome to use your own suit, helmet or gloves assuming they are suitable for the application.

Entries for 2025 will now be handled on our online platform provided by Alpha Timing. You will be required to register an account and pay on entry to secure your space. You may withdraw your entry for a full refund by Monday 12:00pm the week of the event by emailing hirekarts@grampiankartclub.com Withdrawal after this time will forfeit half the entry fee.

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General Rules

  • 1. Karting is a non-contact sport. Contact can’t be used to force a passing opportunity and if done so will be penalised.
  • 2. Starts will be rolling 2 by 2 formation. There will be no rolling lap, karts will leave the pit exit in formation and head to the start area on the main straight as controlled by the pole sitter. Karts will stay in formation until the red light is extinguished when you may acclererate and commence racing.
  • 3. The track is defined by the white line. Excessively running off the track or abusing the kerbs will result in warnings and subsequent penalities. This is in the interests of preventing kart failures.
  • 4. Flags and signals from marshals must be obeyed at all times. Failure to do so will result in peanlities.

For a full run down of the general BDOC rules the rule book can be found here.