The ABkC was formed in 1990 to act as an interface between the kart clubs and the MSA, with whom there is a high degree of discussion and co-operation. The member clubs are represented by a Steering Group that is elected every year at the AGM, held in the Autumn. Representatives from all kart regional associations, the MSA, the BKIA, NATSKA and championship organisers are also eligible to sit on the group, which is also recognised as the MSA Kart Regional Committee. The Kart Regional Committee is the ‘guardian’ of the MSA Kart Race Yearbook (the ‘Gold Book’), which contains the class regulations, whilst the MSA Kart Sporting Committee is the ‘guardian’ of the kart regulations in the Competitors Yearbook (the ‘Blue Book’). All clubs undertake to organise meetings to the ABkC regulations in the Gold Book, so for instance competitors can use the same type of tyre in a class throughout the country. The ABkC promotes national and single weekend - ‘O’ Plate - championships. The Super One Series (www.s1series.co.uk) holds all the national direct drive champion-ships (for karts without gears), whilst the BRDC Stars of Tomorrow (www.brdcstars.com) and the NKF hold the ABkC gearbox championships. The top 15 numbers (9 in gearbox) are reserved for the top drivers from these championships.
ARKS is the U.K.’s trade association for the professional kart schools, and holds a contract with the MSA to administer and operate the novice kart driver test. Together they have set up a licensing system for instructors and club examiners. The ARKS Schools can fulfil different roles, from a kart experience day, through one to one tuition for novice or expert, as well as offering the test. Some run there own race teams, offering a full arrive-and-drive service. Whatever your particular agenda, and ARKS recognised school is the place to start, and perhaps continue, your active involvement in motor racing.
The BKIA is the ‘not-for-profit’ trade association for the kart industry. On behalf of its members the BKIA represents the industry’s manufacturers, retailers, circuits, associated businesses and organisations. All BKIA members adhere to a strict code of conduct. Present and future participants in karting are encouraged to talk to a BKIA member.
For more details about the kart
clubs visits the club Members section home page
