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Race Academy with TeamSport is the ultimate way forward for children 8-15 years who want to progress their karting skills.
Every student follows a clearly structured progression pathway, aimed to take them from a Beginner to an Advanced karter.
Enjoy up to 25% off karting, a free race on your birthday, and earn loyalty points every time you race!
Get access to Race Academy member only sessions and exclusive training material including a handbook and access to academy-hub.com.
Be part of a passionate karting community with over 200k members, sharing the thrill of racing together.
Lessons run weekly on Sunday mornings and Monday evenings to suit after-school club times and family life.
Whilst weekly attendance will ensure your child progresses on the quickest path, it is not mandatory and you will only pay for sessions that your child attends.
All students start Race Academy at Beginner level. Here our fully qualified instructors will teach you the basics.
Each lesson includes 20 to 30 minutes of track time.
Those who pass the Beginner lessons will be awarded their Intermediate licence.
Here lessons will become more challenging as you progress.
✔ Tailored tuition to suit ability
✔ Develop Advanced Racing Tactics
✔ Gain a Racer’s Advantage
Step into the world of competitive karting! Earning an Advanced Licence opens the door to competitive karting, where the action gets truly exhilarating.
Our lessons will teach you elite strategies and sharpen your abilities to dominate the track.
With an Advanced Race Academy licence you can take part in Leagues and Championships.
The Motorsport UK Girls Karting Academy is a national programme designed to inspire, support and develop the next generation of young female karters.
Open exclusively to girls aged 8–15, the Academy provides a clear pathway to develop their skills and progress through Motorsport UK's talent development programme.
Join the action with Taster Days and monthly Club Events.
✔ Exclusively for girls aged 8 to 15 years old
✔ Personalised Development Plan
✔ 12 month Race Academy Membership included
Drivers aged 13+ with an Advanced Race Academy licence who want to experience competitive racing in a lower-pressure environment can take part in Members 342 events.
Drivers aged 8–15 with an Advanced Race Academy licence can compete in the Race Academy League.
8-15 years
Race Academy League with TeamSport is for those who have attained there Advanced Race Academy licence and want to put their skills to the test by racing against other Advanced Race Academy drivers in a competitive environment.
Local Indoor Karting League
League Events
Advanced Academy Drivers
Designed for Elite Members and Advanced Race Academy drivers, Grid Series gives racers the chance to compete against local talent and sharpen their skills. It is the ideal stepping stone for anyone preparing to take on BIKC.
Local Indoor Karting Championship
Explore GRID Series
Advanced Academy Drivers
BIKC is open to anyone with an interest in karting and motorsport, whether you are new to karting and looking for a fresh experience or a seasoned racer ready to compete. Anyone can take on the challenge of winning the British Title. Powered by TeamSport in partnership with Motorsport UK.
National Indoor Karting Championship
Explore BIKC
TeamSport Race Academy Membership unlocks rewards including; Discounted karting, Loyalty points to redeem for karting and a Free race on your Birthday.
Find the full range of Rewards and Benefits and the Terms and Conditions on a Membership tiers page.
Race Academy Advanced Membership includes a Motorsport UK K-I Licence.
In order to participate in BIKC you are required to hold a Motorsport UK K-I Licence, which forms part of our Race Academy Advanced Membership at no additional cost.
As Race Academy Advanced Members your details will be shared with MotorSport UK in order for them to fulfil the dispatch of your K-I Licence. For any queries regarding the issue of your K-I Licence please contact the Motorsport UK.
To view the MotorSport UK Privacy Policy click here or to ask any licence questions please contact [email protected]
Cadet Drivers | 8 to 12 years - Must have an inside leg measurement of at least 25 inches. Cadet drivers will learn in slightly smaller, less powerful Karts.
Junior Drivers | 13 to 15 years - Must have an inside leg measurement of at least 29 inches. Junior drivers will learn in Adult Karts.
Before booking Race Academy Lessons you need to Join as a Race Academy Member
Lessons run weekly on Sunday mornings and Monday evenings at TeamSport tracks Nationwide.
For a discount on full priced karting first find the experience you would like to book. You can then redeem your Membership discount by logging into your existing TeamSport account as you proceed through the checkout or purchase through our app.
On special Member events, your discount is already applied and is reflected in the price.
Each lesson includes 20 to 30 minutes of track time and 60 minutes off track for feedback, additional coaching and rest time.
All karters will start as a Beginner, with a focus on the basics such as track safety and the racing line. From here they will progress to Intermediate where the sessions will become more challenging as your child progresses, for example learning racing strategies. When they achieve their intermediate licence, your child will be signed off as Advanced.
You first need to attain an Advanced Race Academy licence to take part in Leagues and Championships.
Once you have the world of competitive racing is open for you to compete in.
- 8 to 12 years
Grid Series - Local Championships
British Indoor Karting Championship - National Championship
No, membership discount is only applicable for the individual who has the membership and cannot be used for additional drivers. When booking, you must use your membership account to receive your discount and loyalty points.