Thu 10 Nov 11

MK Racewear offers great BSKC discount.

Registration for the British Schools Karting Championship 2012 is going well - there are already over 300 teams registered from over 100 schools and colleges!

Although all of the equipment is provided within the BSKC as your teams get into their karting they may find that they want to buy there own racewear.

Our long time supporter,MK racewear have kindly offered teams competing in the BSKC a discount on karting helmets and other kit. See the info below for more details.

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Schools across the country have very positive things to say about the BSKC.Read what teachers have to say about the BSKC.

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British Schools Karting Championship: www.bskc.co.uk
Tel: 0845 2990 213
E-mail: info@bskc.co.uk

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Wed 07 Sep 11

The Chance for Schools to Uncover the Next Lewis Hamilton.

From today, schools across the UK can register teams for the British Schools Karting Championship (BSKC) 2012, the only school motorsports competition of its kind in Britain.

The BSKC is a nationwide team-based karting championship open to any school or college with students aged 13 to 18 who want to take part. Schools can enter multiple teams and students do not have to have any previous experience in karting or any special equipment to participate in this exciting team sport.

Mark Turner, Championship Manager at the BSKC, said: “The championship was started in 2006 to encourage schools to get involved in karting - a sport that was not historically open to schools. The BSKC is a great way of giving children that are not interested in other team games the chance to try something new and discover a hidden talent.”

BSKC 2011 National Final drivers at Daytona Milton Keynes

The competition continues to grow in popularity. Last year over 450 teams participated representing schools from all over Britain. To date, over 5,000 students have taken part in the BSKC.

“Teachers support the competition for a number of reasons. Some take part because they have students interested in the sport, others as an alternative PE activity for those students who have no interest in football or rugby and some as part of an extended engineering or design curriculum. We also have schools and colleges that use it as a reward for pupils who maintain a good attendance or achievement record,” continued Mark.

Five new karting circuits have been added this year for the local heats so that most schools will not have far to travel to find their nearest centre in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

The total cost of entry into the competition is £135 for a team of three students (£45 per driver). This includes the hire of all equipment, a practice session and entry into the local heats and regional finals if the teams make it that far. “We have not raised our prices for 2012 as we want as many schools as possible to take part,” said Mark.

BSKC 2011 National Final race at Daytona Milton Keynes

The best teams in each area will qualify for the regional finals and will then go on to the national final to be crowned as British Schools Karting Champions of 2012, if successful.

The 2011 champions from Altrincham Grammar School for Boys were rewarded with a VIP tour of the Red Bull Racing factory and driver training at Arden International’s state-of-the-art simulator.

For more information on the BSKC, visit www.bskc.co.uk. You can also follow them Facebook and Twitter @karting_bskc

Thu 18 Aug 11

ARKS joins forces with BSKC to help bring karting into UK schools

August 2011 – Strengthening the links between schools karting and MSA competition, the Association of Racing Kart Schools (ARKS) has become an official partner of the British Schools Karting Championship (BSKC). The partnership will see ARKS work closely with the BSKC to give the young drivers that are introduced to this exciting sport a clear route to further participation in kart racing.

Ian Ward, Chairman of ARKS commented “ARKS are delighted to partner BARC with promoting the BSKC. We in ARKS see this championship as the ideal starting point for young kart racers, and we will be working together to encourage them to progress towards taking their ARKS test, joining a kart club and starting to race at MSA events. Our schools with their experienced licenced instructors are the best place to start that journey.”

Mark Turner, BSKC Championship Manager added “We are very proud that the BSKC can announce the partnership with ARKS. The BSKC is about introducing kids to competitive karting. Over the last six years we have seen over 5,000 students take part; with ARKS on board we are able to offer the students the best route to further participation in the most exciting sport in the world!”

Drivers at the final of the BSKC 2011

ARKS is the only kart school body recognised by the Motor Sports Association (MSA). The organisation is responsible for the novice kart driver test leading to the first competition licence, which is necessary to race in MSA karting events. The association’s recognised schools offer the best place to start active involvement in motor racing, from a kart experience day, through one to one tuition for novice and expert drivers. For information on the official kart schools visit www.arks.co.uk.

The BSKC is a team based arrive & drive karting championship that offers competitive, cost-effective kart racing to UK schools. The knock out tournament includes practice sessions, local races, regional finals and a national final. By using the arrive & drive format schools don’t need any equipment to participate allowing teenagers of all abilities and backgrounds to take part. The Championship started in 2006 with 22 teams but has quickly grown. In 2011 over 1350 students competed; most of which were new to karting.

Registration for the 2012 BSKC opens in September with the racing starting in early January. For more information on the BSKC, visit www.bskc.co.uk. You can also follow them Facebook and Twitter @karting_bskc