Competitors are advised that entries for the re-arranged Formula Blue Challenge, round 2 , will take place at the Clay Pigeon Raceway on 12th July.
There will be practice, for those who wish it on Saturday 11th. Both Practice and the Sunday race are entered for separately on the Clay pigeon website. The link for entries is at the foot of this news brief.
The entry list will close at midnight, on Saturday 4th July, however, please be aware that under current Coronavirus circumstances, Clay Pigeon, to ensure they comply with the government distancing requirement may close their entry list earlier once their maximum allocation of numbers is reached. All entrants must be registered with the NKRA and be members of a club affiliated to the NKRA, prior to the closing date.
To enter on-line please click here.

Despite difficulties regarding ‘Coronavirus’ affecting fixtures, the Formula Blue grid will be back in action in July. Unfortunately, the Formula BLUE Challenge Round, scheduled for July 5th at Rissington, will NOT go head, as the Rissington Kart Club is experiencing difficulties obtaining permission from the MOD (their landowners) and they are unable to confirm that the race weekend will take place. Taking this into consideration and the planning and organising that drivers have to undergo in preparing to attend championship rounds, a level of advance notice is required. Consequently, the Rissington Blue challenge round is, reluctantly, postponed. It is hoped that another date may be available at Rissington later in the year.
On the plus side, Clay Pigeon has offered us a slot at their July 11th & 12th race meeting.
Next weekend ( June 27th / 28th) should have been the return of the ‘Blues’ to the Lydd Circuit. An event eagerly anticipated by all, especially those who raced there in the early days, Coronavirus has, unfortunately, put paid to that! The Good News is, that Lydd Club has offered us another weekend. This will be added to an amended Blue Challenge fixture list, which is in the process of being completed and will be available and posted very shortly.

Take care everyone and we look forward to seeing you at Clay Pigeon in July.

TABOR Karting advise that they are now open. Visits by the public are by appointment only to ensure that self-distancing guidelines are complied with. Ring 01305 774074
The TABOR Engineering workshop is also open for engine re-builds and associated work.
TABOR confirms that there is no disruption to their mail order service.

The MSUK has advised that, in accordance with government guidelines, racing could re-commence as of July 5th.
With regard to the resumption of the Formula Blue Challenge, the next scheduled round is due on July 4th & 5th at Little Rissington. We have been advised by Rissington Kart Club that they intend to go ahead with the race weekend subject to certain criteria of their own. Once we have received confirmation it will be announced on the news post section of this website www.planetkarting.co.uk.

In view of the current Covid 19 Corona Virus situation, we will be following government instructions and guidelines.
As of 15.3.2020, we will be closed to all visitors, however, we will still be able to operate a mail-order delivery service, by courier only, subject to their restrictions.
Please telephone 01305 774074 with your requirements or email to mail@planetkarting.co.uk.
Stay safe and stay at home!

Thanks for your understanding and support

TABOR KARTING

Following the announcement from the MSUK that all race meetings are cancelled up until the end of June, the NKRA advises that 5 of their Regional Rounds will now not take place. These include Clay Pigeon on 12th April, Forest Edge on 3rd May, Mansell on 31st May, Clay Pigeon of 14th June & Lydd on 28th June.
As a consequence, there will obviously have to be a revision of the Championship. This will take place later, once our Association is aware of all future implications ( including Government & Motorsport UK guidelines) with regards to the Corona Virus Pandemic.

In the meantime, please stay safe and self isolate where possible.

Best wishes to all

Ron Shone , NKRA Chairman

Motorsport UK COVID-19 Update

Video action from the FORMULA BLUE CHALLENGE AND NATIONAL KART RACING ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1 at Clay Pigeon on 8th March. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ACTION

Re. Norovirus.
The Motorsport UK have issued the following bulletin ‘ It is with regret that Motorsport UK is suspending all organising permits……… until at least 30th April 2020’.
This, under current Coronavirus conditions, was not unexpected and both the NKRA and 2 Counties Kart Club are in full agreement. It means that the Blue challenge round 2 scheduled for Clay Pigeon on 12th April, will now be cancelled. Regulations are in place to cover such eventualities ( see NKRA Clubmans Championship web page, on the drop-down menu, on the www.planetkarting.uk website). Should the situation with regard to the pandemic, continue as expected beyond April 30th then the Championship and the rounds involved will be reviewed.
For the present, please stay safe, follow all guidelines and self-isolate where necessary.

Competitors are advised that entries for Round 2 of the Formula BLUE Challenge and the Wessex Championships at the Clay Pigeon Raceway are now open to enter on-line.  There will be practice, for those who wish it on Friday. The Wessex Championship will take place on the Saturday with the Blue Challenge being raced on Sunday. Both competitions are entered for separately on the Clay Pigeon Website ( the link for entries is at the foot of this news brief)
The entry list will close at midnight on Saturday 4th April.
Entries received after the closing date may still be accepted but will be given a rear of the grid start and pay non-members fees.
All entrants must be paid up members of a club affiliated to the NKRA, prior to entering on-line. TO ENTER ON-LINE PLEASE CLICK HERE