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Motorsport UK Girls Karting Academy is a national programme to support and develop the next generation of young female karters.
The Girls Karting Academy provides girls from ages 8 to 12 the opportunity to learn and progress into Motorsport UK’s talent pathway, under its Academy programme.
Taster days Easter 2025
✔ Run by our expert Chief Instructors who have been specially trained by Motorsport UK
✔ 2 hours of off-track activities
✔ 30 minutes on the track, divided into 10 minute lessons with breaks in between
Exclusively for girls
8 to 12 years old
No previous experience required
Exclusively for girls aged 8-12 years, our Girls Karting Academy team includes three-thrilling 10 minute on-track sessions and two-hours of engaging off-track activities, with a focus on fitness and nutrition. Led by our Chief Instructors, trained by Motorsport UK, the day aims to identify those girls showing potential racing talent to join the Girls Karting Academy programme.
Hosted nationally across ten TeamSport locations, the day aims to leave girls feeling confident in a kart both on and off the track. Girls need no previous experience of karting or motorsport to participate, they will be supported by TeamSport Chief Instructors throughout the day.
Participants will undergo activities designed by Motorsport UK’s Academy coaches and experts in sports science to test competence and skills both on and off the track. Girls who demonstrate the right mindset and talent at assessments will subsequently be offered development sessions with TeamSport.
£30 Taster day Limited time offer!
Normal price £40
| BOOK ON TO A GIRLS KARTING ACADEMY DAY | |
|---|---|
| Bristol 16/04/2025 | |
| Cambuslang 16/04/2025 | |
| Crawley 16/04/2025 | |
| Coventry 16/04/2025 | |
| Southampton 16/04/2025 | |
| Leeds 16/04/2025 | |
| Mitcham 16/04/2025 | |
| Newcastle 16/04/2025 | |
| Nottingham 16/04/2025 | |
| Manchester Trafford 15/04/2025 | |
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Less than 2% of licensed racing drivers worldwide are women
#1 Attend a Taster day
Three-thrilling 10-minute on-track sessions and two hours of engaging off-track activities. Led by our Chief Instructors, trained by Motorsport UK, the day aims to identify those girls showing potential racing talent to join the Motorsport UK Girls Karting Academy.
The day aims to leave girls feeling confident in a kart and wanting to continue karting.
#2 Invite to Lessons
Girls who show potential talent will be invited to join the Motorsport UK Girls Karting Academy, a series of five progressive instructor-led sessions. Building on the foundations of the Motorsport UK Girls Karting Academy, these five coached sessions will equip the girls with the skills and techniques necessary to compete in a junior level of karting.
#3 Competitive Karting
Our ultimate goal is to support girls to progress into competitive motorsport, we host Championships including our Grid Series and the British Indoor Karting Championships
About Motorsport UK Girls Karting Academy
Motorsport UK Girls Karting Academy is operated by Motorsport UK, the national governing body for motorsport in the UK and operated by TeamSport UK, who have nationwide indoor karting venues across the UK.
The Girls Karting Academy will provide girls from ages 8 to 12 the opportunity to learn and progress into Motorsport UK’s talent pathway, under its Academy programme.
The exciting initiative will enable drivers to hone their skills, before being encouraged to set a qualifying time at a regional circuit near them and having the chance to take part in the British Indoor Karting Championship (BIKC) Regional Finals to win a fully funded place with the Club100 Karting series.
For more information on the British Indoor Karting Championships, qualification process and eligibility criteria visit www.bikc.co.uk
Find out more about Motorsport UK by visiting www.motorsportuk.org
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