Racing Next at Castle Combe Junior Karting Championship - 17th August '25
CHAMPIONSHIPS
CLUB 100 CADET SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT
Club100 has been around in the karting scene since 1993 and has evolved to become the highest level of ‘Arrive & Drive’ 2 stroke Kart Racing in Europe. Offering a multiple choice of North / South championships, cadet and juniors and 2 weight classes, and racing at more than 10 of the best circuits in the United Kingdom.
Club100 is designed for drivers who have previous experience at either indoor or outdoor rental Karting looking to move up a level. The Club100 Cadet Championship is the next step on the ladder!
The cadet karts are: Chassis - Birel N35X, Engine - Rotax Micro Max 2 Stroke, Top Speed - Around 50 mph.
DANIEL RICCIARDO SERIES
The Daniel Ricciardo Series was originally set up solely as a dedicated low-cost owner-driver series, and was launched in 2019 by Andy Cox and F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo. The DRS series has envolved over the years and now has several classes these include DRS40 and DRS50 (Cadets Arrive and Drive(A&D)) and DRS100 and DRS125 (Owner Drivers). In the DRS A&D cadet series drivers are aged between 8 to 13 years old, and in the 2025 season have had the opportunity to race at 8 of the most challenging tracks around the United Kingdom inside a full blown Motorsport UK DRS race meeting environment.
The DRS40 and DRS50 cadet karts are: Chassis Birel N32, Engine Rotax, Top Speed around 55mph (2025 ecu upgrades).
CASTLE COMBE JUNIOR KARTING CHAMPIONSHIP
The Castle Combe Karting Championship is one of the most challenging and competitive Arrive & Drive Outdoor Karting Championships in the South West. This fast flowing 350m track is a Motor Sports Association (MSA) approved (MSUK now) and was built in 1988.
The Junior Kart Championship takes place over 10 rounds, and drives are aged between 10 -15 yrs old, and the best 6 rounds count to your final standing. This championship is cost effective way to get started in the outdoor karting scene.
The karts at Castle Combe are Biz Karts, with a 200cc motor, and get to a top speed of around 30 mph (track restricted).
SRK CHAMPIONSHIP
Southern Rental Karts (SRK) is one of the UK’s most accessible and competitive entry-level rental karting championships. Primarily based in the south of England, SRK features a diverse range of classes, including the inaugural 2025 Cadet series (5 rounds), Junior, Senior, and Endurance, all spread across a full 10-round season.
For many, SRK offers their first experience of true championship racing—complete with qualifying sessions, live points tables, strategic challenges, and the need for consistent performance throughout the season.
The karts used in SRK Championship belong to the tracks that they visit, therefore change depending on the location of the event.
HEREFORDSHIRE RACEWAY
THerefordshire Raceway is a fast flowing and challenging 600 metre karting track located in the stunning Herefordshire countryside, and is a firm favourite of both seasoned karters and the public. This challenging outdoor circuit was opened in July 2001 and has fast sweeping curves and tight hairpins and unique under and over bridge which provides an AWESOME racing experience for all levels of driver. The circuit is owned and run by Chris Powell.
Herefordshire Raceway runs its own official championship across the year over 6 rounds, best 4 count. Cadet category drivers are 8-12 yrs old (weighted 7 stone) and Junior 13-17 yrs old (weighted 10 stone). These contain 3 categories - beginner, novice and main.
The karts of the circuit are British built Biz Karts, which are powered by two Honda Gx160, with top speeds of around 50 mph. These karts have been upgraded Aug 2025.