The 2025 British Indoor Karting Championship (BIKC) has officially completed its qualifying stage, marking another incredible year for the world’s largest indoor motorsport competition.
Spectacular Participation
- 4969 drivers took part in this year’s qualifying
- Together, competitors set an incredible 14,308 qualifying laps across the UK
- BIKC continues to grow as the most accessible entry point into motorsport, opening the door for drivers from 8 years and up
Female Representation on the Rise
Female participation reached a new milestone this year, with 169 women and girls competing in qualifying – up 225% from 2024.
- Female qualifiers make up 6.13% of the total number of drivers this year
- The Motorsport UK Girls Karting Academy has played a significant role in encouraging and supporting female talent entering BIKC
Competitive Categories
Drivers battled across the Cadet (8-12 years), Junior (13-15 years), Lightweight (weighing under 70kg), Middleweight (weighing no less than 70kg) and Heavyweight (weighing no less than 85kg) categories, with each category performing well;
- Cadet entries: 971
- Junior entries: 1616
- Lightweight entries: 670
- Middleweight entries: 811
- Heavyweight entries: 901
Most Active Tracks
The top five venues by participation were:
- TeamSport Crawley – 342 entries
- TeamSport Eastleigh – 309 entries
- TeamSport Nottingham – 237 entries
- TeamSport Leeds – 211 entries
- TeamSport Preston – 203 entries
Looking Ahead
With qualifying complete, the championship now moves into the next stage: Local and Regional Finals, before culminating in the National Final on the 15th and 16th November 2025 at TeamSport Warrington, where the UK’s best indoor karters will battle for the BIKC 2025 title.
"This year’s qualifying rounds have truly highlighted the remarkable skill, enthusiasm, and commitment of drivers nationwide. As we head into the Local and Regional Finals, the energy is electric, and anticipation is high to see who will rise to the challenge and earn a place at the grand finale in Warrington. The BIKC is all about opening the door to national motorsport success for everyone, and 2025 is proving to be one of our most thrilling and competitive seasons yet."
James Hislop, Head of Membership
About BIKC The British Indoor Karting Championship (BIKC) is the world’s largest indoor motorsport competition, run in conjunction with Motorsport UK, across 37 TeamSport tracks nationwide. The BIKC provides an accessible pathway from grassroots karting to competitive racing.
For more information, visit: www.bikc.co.uk