Kart Classes
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Kart Classes |
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There are over 20 kart classes in the UK, with all of those listed below recognised by the MSA. Meetings are held for almost all classes on a regular basis by local kart clubs although not all clubs offer racing for all classes, so always check first.
| Comer Cadet | Age: 8 - 13 years |
| Weight: 99kg (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: 60cc Comer sealed engine with Clutch. Recoil starter. | |
| WTP Cadet | Age: 8 - 13 years |
| Weight: 103kg (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: 60cc WTP sealed engine, clutch, electric start. | |
| Junior TKM - 2S | Age: 11 - 17 years |
| Weight: from 120kg (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: As TKM BT82 with restrictor, optional clutch & TaG. | |
| Junior Blue | Age: 11 - 16 years |
| Weight: 122kg to 172kg (Min. Kart & Driver). See regulations. | |
| Engine: IAME Parilla Lynx 100cc TaG, clutch, driver/weight restrictors. | |
| MiniMax | Age: 11 - 17 years |
| Weight: 135kg (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: Restricted version of Rotax Junior Max. | |
| Junior Max | Age: 13 - 17 years |
| Weights: 148kg (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: Junior version of Rotax Senior Max. | |
| KF3 | Age: 13 - 17 years |
| Weight: 145kg (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: 125cc International TaG class. | |
| Junior TKM - K4S | Age: 11 - 17 years |
| Weight: 140kg & 148kg (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: Junior version of Formula TKM, clutch, restrictor | |
| Honda Junior | Age: 11 - 17 years |
| Weight: 152kg (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: 2 x Honda Gx160cc 4-stroke engine, clutch, recoil starter. | |
| Junior Gearbox | Age: 13 - 17 years |
| Weight: 155kg. (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: 85cc engine, 6 speed - Junior Gearbox class entry level. |
| TKM - 2S Extreme | Age: 16 years + |
| Weight: 144kg & 152kg (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: BT82 115cc with optional clutch & TaG. | |
| Rotax Max / 177 | Age: 16 years + |
| Weight: 162kg (& 177kg = Heavy 85kg min. driver) (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: 125cc Direct Drive Commercial TaG class. Electric start. | |
| Formula Blue | Age: 16 years + |
| Weight: 142kg to 192kg (Kart & Driver) See regulations | |
| Engine: IAME Parilla Lynx 100cc TaG, clutch, driver/weight restrictors. | |
| Rotax Max DD2 | Age: 16 years + |
| Weight: 175kg (Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: 125cc Rotax engine with two gears. | |
| KF2 | Age: 16 years + |
| Weight: 160kg (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: 125cc TaG. International class. | |
| Super KF | Age: 16 years + |
| Weight: 160kg (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: 125cc TaG. Premier International Championship class. | |
| TKM - K4S | Age: 16 years + |
| Weight: 162kg (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: TKM 200cc 4-stroke, clutch. | |
| Honda Senior | Age: 16 years + |
| Weight: 175kg (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: 2 x Honda Gx160 160cc 4-stroke engines, clutch. Recoil starter. |
Gearbox Classes
See also 'Cadet & Junior Classes' for junior gearbox. (Novices are not allowed on long circuits)
| 125 ICC (UK) / KZ2 | Age: 16 years + |
| Weight: 180kg (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: 125cc reed valve, 6 gears with 30mm carburettor. | |
| KZ1 | Age: 16 years + |
| Weight: 175kg (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: 125cc reed valve, 6 gears etc. (Lightweight version of above). | |
| 125 Open | Age: 16 years + |
| Weight: 185kg (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: Tuned 125cc reed or rotary valve. | |
| 210 | Age: 16 years + |
| Weight: 185kg Short circuit & 190kg Long circuit (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: Villiers 197cc (or replicas) air-cooled 2-stroke engines. | |
| 250 National | Age: 16 years + (17 years + for long circuit) |
| Weight: 195kg Short circuit & 200kg Long circuit (Min. Kart & Driver) | |
| Engine: 250cc single-cylinder engines with 5 speed gearbox. | |
| Superkarts | Age: 16 years + (17 years + for long circuit) |
| Weight: 210kg (Min. Kart & Driver with bodywork) | |
| Engine: 250cc twin-cylinder engines. |
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