With 3 rounds to go Joey Foster, who had a reasonable lead, was unable to attend the NKRA Grande Finals, due to a work commitment. His lead was cut back by Anthony Cleal and Mike Bell but he remains in front, albeit by the margin of only 4 points.

First on the day was Alex Fortune, returning from a layoff and sporting his all-new MAC 22 Kart. Equal 2nd was Anth Cleal and Will Hollis with Mike Bell 4th and Robin Stoddart-Stones 5th. Competitors now have a months break, following the exertions of the Grande Finals, before the next scoring round at Forest Edge in the 2 Counties Championship round.

For points and more details view results page on www.planetkarting.uk PLEASE CLICK HERE

Tickets are now available for the celebrated, end-of-year awards presentation evening and dinner, for the National Kart Racing Association and the 2 Counties Kart Club, plus TABOR Challenge. The event will be held at the Royal Hotel, The Esplanade, Weymouth. On the 26th of November 2022.
This year the NKRA celebrates its 30th year anniversary, it will be a very special evening with many previous winners present. Tickets will be allocated according to a set order and it is anticipated there will be a strong demand for these tickets. To ensure a place, it is highly recommended to purchase tickets early.
For tickets, hotel details and menu choices – please see below.
To view 2021 NKRA WINNERS CLICK HERE
To view 2021 TWO COUNTIES WINNERS – CLICK HERE

ALL COMPETITORS IN THE FORMULA BLUE & JUNIOR BLUE CLASSES AT THE NKRA GRANDE FINALS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A MARKED PARTS SCRUTINEERING CARD FOR THIS EVENT. CARDS WILL BE ISSUED ALONG WITH THE CONTROL TYRES ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND ARE TO BE HANDED BACK WHEN DEPOSITING CONTROL TYRES ON SATURDAY AFTER PRACTICE. ( SPECIFIC TIMES AND THE AREA FOR COLLECTING THE TYRES AND THE MARKED PARTS CARDS WILL BE NOTIFIED ON THE DAY).
THESE MARKED AND SEQUENTIALLY NUMBERED ‘TAB’ PARTS ARE – CLUTCH DRUM, CLUTCH, CYLINDER, ECU, PISTON & IGNITION (ROTOR & STATOR ARE MATCHED NUMBERS), AND ARE LOCATED AS FOLLOWS –
CYLINDER – on side of Cylinder
PISTON – on top of Piston
DRUM – on outside face of Drum
CLUTCH – on outside face of clutch
IGNITION – on outside face of Rotor and Stator (matched numbers)
ECU – on front face of ECU
TO VIEW JUNIOR BLUE CLASS REGULATIONS – CLICK HERE
TO VIEW FORMULA BLUE CLASS REGULATIONS – CLICK HERE
TO VIEW CHAMPIONSHIP ASR’S – CLICK HERE

TO VIEW THE FORMULA BLUE AND JUNIOR BLUE RANKINGS PRIOR TO THE GRANDE FINALS
GO TO THE FORMULA BLUE MENU , FORMULA BLUE POSITIONS ON THE DROP DOWN PAGE ON THIS www.planetkarting.uk website – OR PLEASE CLICK HERE

The Junior BLUE, Formula BLUE & Cadet HONDA Points prior to the Grande Finals, along with the NKRA 2022 Championship regulations and Additional supplementary regulations are posted on the NKRA menu button on this www.planetkarting.uk website.
To view the Junior Blue, Formula Blue & Cadet points prior to the Grande Final PLEASE CLICK HERE

Following on after the NKRA Championship programme, which culminates in the Grade Finals at the Forest Edge Circuit on the weekend of September 3rd & 4th, the 2022 S.W. of England Series will take place.
This year, the Series is open to Junior Blue competitors. There will be 3 rounds, with all to count on a Final grid position plus Final result basis. The dates are: Oct 2nd at the Forest Edge Circuit, October 30th at the Mansell Raceway, and November 13th at the Clay Pigeon Raceway. (There is no extra registration or fee)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Tabor Karting will be in attendance, as usual, with their mobile shop at the Forest Edge Circuit on the 3rd & 4th of September for the Club meeting, which includes the NKRA Grande Finals for Honda Cadet , Junior BLUE & Formula BLUE.
Competitors requiring Tyres/spares for all classes, for this event, please order and purchase your requirements in advance prior to 12 noon on Wednesday 31st August for delivery/collection at the circuit on the race weekend.
NB. Junior Blue and Formula Blue competitors are reminded that for this event there is a compulsory slick tyre purchase. These tyres will be available from the afternoon of Saturday 3rd September.
Telephone 01305 774074

Congratulations to the following winners on MAC GT 30 Karts.
Junior BLUE – 1st – Sam Mitchell
Formula BLUE – 1st Joey Foster

Congratulations to the following drivers achieving the fastest laps in the Final on engines with TABOR preparation.
Junior BLUE – Fastest Lap – Rhys Read
Formula BLUE – equal Fastest Lap – Anth Cleal
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Competitors are advised, that entries are now open for the NKRA Grande Finals at Forest Edge on September 4th. There will be practice for those who wish it, on Saturday the 3rd of September. The Sunday race can be entered on the Forest Edge website, the link for entries is at the foot of this news brief. The entry list for Junior and Formula Blue will close at Midnight on Saturday the 27th of August. Late entries will not be accepted for this NKRA Grande Final. Total numbers may reach the capped limit before the closing date, especially as this is the Grande Final and therefore full attendance is anticipated. To ensure inclusion all ‘BLUE’ competitors are advised to enter the event forthwith.
To enter this event, please go to the Forest Edge website link or CLICK HERE

NKRA GRANDE FINALS  2022 – Additional Supplementary Regulations
                              
                 On  the 4th of September   –  at the Forest Edge Circuit

Additional (1) Supplementary Regulations for NKRA Grande Final Competitors in the Junior Blue and  Formula Blue Classes .

*To complement post-race scrutineering and to ensure compliance with the requirement for Marked Parts and Sequential Numbering,  a Formula Blue specific additional Scrutineering Card will be issued,  where the sequentially numbered parts must be listed against the engine(s) in use.
The sequentially numbered parts are: 
CLUTCH DRUM;  CLUTCH; CYLINDER; PISTON; IGNITION (ROTOR & STATOR);  ECU;
This will be extra to the standard scrutineering procedure,  as performed the host club  and must be presented to the designated ( on the day) NKRA assistant before the start of the heats ( i.e. pre. Race).  If during the meeting the sequentially marked parts change (eg: a clutch change) the designated NKRA assistant must be informed. ( eg:  Go see the  nominated NKRA assistant and log the changed details)
The Carburettor, although marked & sequentially numbered will not be included in the above.
In the event of the scrutineer requiring sight of sequential marking and numbering, it is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure that the markings are visible.  In the case of the Piston head (if a carbon-producing oil is used), the competitor will be allowed to scrape any carbon deposit off to reveal the official marking and numbering.
The cards will be available from TABOR on the weekend of the race meeting.

Additional (2)  Supplementary Regulations for NKRA Grande Final  Competitors 

1. The following NKRA classes are accepted for the meeting – Cadet Honda, Junior Blue and  Formula Blue.
2. There will be  4 Heats and a Final for Junior BLUE & Formula BLUE.  Grid positions will be computer-generated, to produce equality in the heats. 
3. Entries for the meeting will open on the issue of the regulations and close 7 days prior to the event,  on Saturday 27th August (at midnight). Late entries will not be accepted. 
4. Withdrawal after the closing date will result in the full entry fee being charged. Withdrawal before the closing date will result in a  £ 20 admin charge.   
5. NKRA trophies will be presented at an awards event on 26th November.   Final Trophies on the day ( first over the line) as per Forest Edge Kart Club Regulations.
6. TYRES: as per MSA regulations (For Junior Blue and Formula Blue, for details – please view race class page on www. planetkarting.co.uk).    Tyres are limited to one dry set per meeting.  Wet tyres are unrestricted.  Junior Blue and  Formula Blue controlled Tyres will be by compulsory purchase and will be available for collection at the circuit on Saturday afternoon.    The exact time and area for collection to be notified at the event.  The control Tyres, as collected on Saturday, must be returned to the area (as designated) at the end of the Saturday practice, in a secure named tyre bag and must be deposited between 5. 30 pm and 6.30 pm on Saturday evening.   These tyres will be available for collection on Sunday morning between  8.00 am  – 8.30 am. 
7. Post-race scrutineering will take place, however, if deemed necessary by the scrutineer, the first  3 engines and/or any randomly selected engines may be taken by the eligibility scrutineer to the importers, for a more detailed inspection. The driver, or an elected representative, will be able to be present.   In this event, all results, announced on the day,  are deemed provisional until all aspects of scrutineering are completed. 

 10.08.2022