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Junior Kart Club

Junior Kart Club

Invitation-only league for top young drivers at Raceworld

Graduates of the Junior Kart Academy compete in bespoke monthly events. This is the best of the best.

What is the Junior Kart Club?

A 12-month, invite-only league for drivers who have proven they’re ready through the Junior Kart Academy. Expect reverse layouts, pit stops, cut-throughs and unique race formats.

Ages: 11–16 Minimum height: 145cm Invite-only via JKA The best of the best!

How it works

Elite racing with structure, safety and sportsmanship.

1

Earn your invite by meeting the Academy’s performance & safety standards.

2

Compete monthly in bespoke formats designed to test pace, racecraft and consistency.

3

Score points towards the club championship and season finale trophies.

4

Celebrate success with podiums, medals and progression into senior karting pathways.

Next Event

The Club meets on the third Tuesday of every month, 18:30–21:30.

Pricing

Same great value as the Academy — all kit included.

Yearly Joining Fee

£10

Pay once per year to be part of the Club.

Monthly Event Fee

£50

Covers your race night entry and track time.

Eligibility & Club Rules

Designed for safety, fairness and elite development.

Eligibility

Invitation-only for drivers aged 11–16 who have demonstrated the required pace, consistency and safety through the Junior Kart Academy pathway.

Standards

Drivers must maintain the Club’s performance benchmark. Instructors may recommend refresher coaching if standards drop.

Conduct

Respect for staff and fellow drivers is mandatory. Dangerous or unsporting behaviour may result in penalties or exclusion.

Equipment

Helmets are provided. You can supply your own equipment, but it must be checked before racing. Wear comfortable clothing and trainers; long hair must be tied back. A responsible adult must remain on site.

Progression to Devon Kart Club (DKC)

When our instructors judge that a driver’s pace, consistency and racecraft are ready to mix with adult grids, they may be invited to step up to the Devon Kart Club.

Performance Standard

Consistent quick laps and safe, confident racecraft in traffic. Instructors will advise when you’re ready to progress.

Safety & Conduct

Excellent flag discipline, spatial awareness and respect for fellow drivers are essential for adult mixed grids.

What to Expect

A year-long monthly championship with bespoke formats, deeper fields and tougher competition.

FAQs

How do you get into the Club?

By invitation only, based on performance and safety in the Junior Kart Academy. Speak to our instructors if you think you’re ready.

Is this a race league?

Yes. It’s a structured monthly league with bespoke formats and a running championship table.

Do we need our own kit?

No. We provide you with a helmet. Wear comfy clothing and flat soled trainers; long hair must be tied back. If you don’t have your own helmet you must purchase a balaclava (£3.50/£5.00).

Do parents/guardians need to stay?

Yes, a responsible adult must remain on site for the duration of the event.

JKC League — Top 20

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Pos Driver Joker Points
1 Edward Cook 🃏 300 pts
2 Dom Hall 🃏
234 pts
3 Will Harrison 205 pts
4 Parker Flood 178 pts
5 Ben Hosegood 162 pts
6 Zack Dunlop 162 pts
7 Lucas Carter-white 161 pts
8 Harvey Bonfield 157 pts
9 Jack Marles 157 pts
10 Tristan Collins 152 pts
11 Lucas Haggerty 149 pts
12 Toby Brown 148 pts
13 Rory Squires 147 pts
14 Leo Maasz 147 pts
15 Hayden Halsey 144 pts
16 Zachary Beckenham 140 pts
17 Sam Wilmott 140 pts
18 Oliver Richens 139 pts
19 Jonah Vanderford 133 pts
20 Seth Willis 130 pts

Junior Kart Club — Race Nights 2026

A season of unique formats, reverse-track mayhem and fun twists — with points up for grabs.

20th January
Full points

Hot Lap Hustle

  • 5-min open qualifier
  • 2 × 30-lap races
  • Reverse track finale
More Info
5-minute qualifier. Two 30-lap races, one with pit stop, one reverse with cut-through.
17th February
Full points

Safety Kart

  • 5-min qualifier
  • 10-lap sprint
  • 45-lap reverse
More Info
Safety kart bunches pack to create overtaking chances.
17 March
Full points

Pit Stop Shot: Bean Bag

  • 10-min practice (no points)
  • 10-min qualifier (full points)
  • 45-lap race + challenge
More Info
10-minute practice (no points), 10-minute qualifying (full points), then a 45-lap race with pit stop (full points). In the pit lane each driver must complete a skill Based game before being allowed back onto track.
21st April
Race Points Only

Wheel of Doom

  • 5-min qualifier (grouping)
  • 2 × 20-lap races
  • 30-lap reverse final
More Info
5-minute qualifier for grouping only (no points). Then 2×20 lap races: Race 1 grid set randomly by a spin of the wheel of doom; Race 2 is reverse grid (full points). Those races qualify you for the 30-lap reverse track final with 1 cut through (full points).
19th May
Full points

Simply Racing

  • 10-min qualifier
  • 2 x 35-lap reverse race
  • 2 x cut throughs
More Info
10-minute qualifying (full points). 35-lap reverse track with two cut throughs, then another 35-lap reverse track with reverse qualifying grid and two cut throughs. Full points for all rounds.
16th June
Mixed points

Team Quizdurance

  • Qualifier to groups
  • Team pick (hat draw)
  • 90-min endurance
More Info
10-minute qualifying to groups only (full points). Each team leader from A group draws a B and C group racer out of a hat. Quiz acts as qualification, then a 90-minute team endurance race (half points). Weights are averaged across each team’s members.
21st July
Full points

To Stop or Not Two Stop?

  • Accelerator round
  • 2 × identical 35-lap races
  • Pit strategy twist
More Info
10-minute qualifying then two identical 35-lap races. Each race starts in reverse order of the league table. Front runners: 0 pit stops, mid pack: 1 pit stop and the back of field: 2 pit stops. Each pit stop is a prompt stop-go with no timed hold (pit whenever). Full points for all rounds.
18th August
Mixed points

Reverse Reversal

  • All reverse track
  • 4 × 10-lap sprints
  • 20-lap final
More Info
(All reverse track) 5-minute open qualifying (full points). 4× 10-lap sprint races (grids reverse of previous heat finish) (half points). 20-lap final: grid positions are reverse of total points through the event (full points).
15th September
Full points

Pit Stop Shot: Golf

  • 10-min practice (no points)
  • 10-min quali (full points)
  • 45-lap race + challenge
More Info
10-minute practice (no points), 10-minute qualifying (full points), then a 45-lap race with pit stop (full points). In the pit lane each driver must complete a skill Based game before being allowed back onto track.
20th October
Full points

Pit Stop Pandemonium

  • 10-min qualifier
  • 60-lap race
  • Random pit triggers
More Info
10-minute qualifier (full points) and a 60-lap race (full points). During the race the marshal shows shuffled kart boards — that racer must pit immediately (5 seconds). Failing to do so results in a points penalty. Once all karts are shown, the boards are shuffled and it starts again… and again… until the race ends.
17th November
Full points

Flip-Flop

  • 10-min qualifier
  • 40-min race
  • Mid-race reverse switch
More Info
10-minute qualifying (full points). One long 40-minute race — halfway, under yellows, the safety kart leads through the pits and straight back out. You continue on the reverse track layout. Full points for all rounds.
15th December
No Points

DKC / JKC / JKA Endurance

  • Full 2-hour race
  • All club members
  • Big season finale
More Info
Full 2 hour endurance combining all Club Members (DKC / JKC / JKA).

Please note: All race formats, schedules and event structures may be subject to change at no notice due to operational requirements, safety considerations or unforeseen circumstances.