18-19 July 2026
Adding to what promises to be a landmark weekend for Scottish karting, the event will be clerked by British Kart Championship Race Director Dan Ashton, bringing a wealth of top-level experience to the championship.
Race format
Saturday AM Practice
Practice sessions will be held Saturday morning with heats starting in the afternoon.
4 Random Grid Heats
Heats will be 8 mins + 1 lap for all classes apart from Bambino which will be 7 mins + 1 lap. Points scored in heats determine grid position for the final only.
Finals
Finals will be 15 mins + 1 lap for all classes apart from Bambino which will be 10 mins + 1 lap. Winner of the final wins the ‘S’ Plate.
Costs
Race Entry – £150
Race entry covers Saturday and Sunday. Friday practice is free to GKC Members who have entered the race weekend.
Friday Practice (non GKC members) – £40
To compete in the Scottish Championship you must register a number with the ASKC. If you’re not a member of an ASKC registered club we can offer you an Event Membership for £40 to cover you for the weekend.
1x Set of race slicks
Prices will be approx RRP – the club will not be adding a markup on any tyres sold.
GKC are excited to announce the first ever live streamed Scottish Karting event. Karting Live TV will be on site covering the event live streaming to over 8k subscribers.
The team will be conducting interviews in the paddock and commentary will be played over the tannoy trackside.
What do you need to enter?
The Scottish Karting Championship is a Motorsport UK event and will require the competitor to have a Interclub Kart Race licence and for under 16s the parent or guardian a PG licence. Grampian Kart Club is offering our members half price ARKS tests, it’s simple and quick to get on the grid.
- Purchase a starter pack from Motorsport UK which includes your first years licence fee. (£78)
- Arrange an ARKS test with Martin Towler, this includes a multiple choice test on flags and safety gear. You will also complete some laps on track to demonstrate your competency. (£25)
- You’re now eligble to compete at Motorsport UK events!
To compete at the Scottish you must register a number with the ASKC. If you are not a member of an ASKC registered club, GKC can offer you an Event Membership to allow you to compete in the event. The fee for this will be £40 and can be purchased in our Alpha Timing shop.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Grampian Kart Club have a range of fantastic partnership opportunities available for businesses of all sizes to get involved and showcase their brand at the first ever live-streamed Scottish Karting Championships.
From class sponsorship packages through to live stream advertising and event branding opportunities, there are plenty of ways to put your business in front of competitors, teams, spectators and viewers watching across the UK.
To find out more and discuss the available opportunities, get in touch with the team today.
Rules & Regulations
The rules and regulations for the event are currently being finalised with Motorsport UK.
All recognised kart classes with a grid will be supported.
A key regulation that Grampian Kart Club will be implementing for the Scottish Championship is that the mandatory set of race slick tyres must be purchased directly through the club. Tyres will be sold at the same price the club purchases them for, with no profit being made from the transaction.
This process is being introduced in the interests of fairness and parity across the grid. Tyres will be allocated randomly on Saturday morning and scanned into the event system by the scrutineering team upon issue.
Facilities
Camping is available to anyone who would like to stay on site. The club has electric hook-up points available at £12 per 24 hour period.
The clubhouse will be open throughout the weekend with access to toilets and showers.
We are working with our catering provider to offer a meal for competitors staying over the Saturday night.
Social
The club are working on some evening entertainment. Previous years have included Team Endurace races on the club hire karts.
Details to follow.
FIA light panels
GKC has recently invested in the same info display boards and marshal flag panels as the new Silverstone Kart Circuit. These will be in operation for the Scottish Championship adding to the overall experience.