In order to clarify the regulations relating to the measuring of ‘hot’ parts at post-race scrutineering, the NKRA has issued an Additional Supplementary Regulation (No. 1), as follows:

NATIONAL KART RACING ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP 2025

NKRA Additional supplementary regulation 1 – 24.6.2025
FORMULA BLUE
If, during the task of scrutineering, an engine or carburettor, that may be affected by heat expansion during competition,  fails measurement requirements, a fixed time period will be allowed before re-measuring.  A second failure, at this point, will result in an exclusion. The fixed time period of 20 minutes,
commences from the time of entry of the race winner into the scrutineering facility. During the time allowance, the part in question must remain in situ with the scrutineer and may not be cooled by any artificial means whatsoever.

Tabor Karting will be in attendance at the Clay Pigeon Raceway supporting the NKRA / FORMULA BLUE CHALLENGE ROUND 4 . This event is hosted within the CPR-IKR event. There will be practice on Friday 27th June with racing on Saturday 28th June.
Drivers requiring tyres and / or spares for delivery/collection at this event, please order and purchase your requirements from TABOR in advance, prior to 12 noon on Tuesday 24th June (Tel 01305 774074)
Thanks and see you there!

A steady performance by Alex Fortune at Whilton Mill shoots him up from 4th to 1st place, passing the absent Callum Jobson on the way. Jobson does hang on to 2nd spot, although Mike Bell moves up to share the position with him. Another steady drive by Ron Shone, scoring points with consistency, sees him take over 4th place a mere one point ahead of Russell O’Neill in 5th.
The next scoring round is at Clay Pigeon on Saturday 28th June.
CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST RESULTS/POSITIONS or go to the Results menu on the www.planetkarting.co.uk website.

Rhys Read, newly registered racer only turned 16 a few days ago, has upped the ‘anti’ at the front of the Formula BLUE Championship. As an ex-Junior BLUE Champion, he was more than capable of putting down fast laps. this he did at Round 3 of the BLUE Challenge at Whilton Mill starting from Pole and securing the win. His Zero points score has leap-frogged him straight into 17th spot in the overall standings. The newly crowned ‘O’ plate Champion, David Watts finished 2nd on the day, consolidating his lead in the championship. The current number 2, Harry Smithson did all he could but couldn’t quite match the pace of the front two. He did, with a 3rd place on the day, reinforce his 2nd overall position in the championship. Dean Smithers scored a creditable 4th place on the day, moving him up to 3rd place in the championship standing, just ahead of Callum Jobson by one point. Alex Fortune, having not opted for new tyres, raced a little off the front group but still managed to round off the top five in the overall standings.
Watts extended his lead at the front of the Masters sub-class with a zero points tally. Smithers finished 2nd on the day and remains in 2nd overall. Fortune, by taking 3rd on the podium moves up to 3rd overall ahead of Stuart Gray and Billy Thomas.
John Hartshorne won the day in the Veteran group moving up to 2nd in the championship behind Gray. Ron Shone, 2nd on the day, moves up to 3rd overall ahead of Nigel Vickery and David Waldron.
Hartshorne also cleaned up in the Legend sub-section, chased home by Shone. Gray continues to sit in the Championship lead with Hartshorne in 2nd, followed by Shone, Graham Joseph and Robin Stoddart-Stones.
Smithers dominated the Top Weight sub-class with a pole and win from Fortune, Shone and Thomas.
The championship standings show Smithers in a clear lead from Thomas, Fortune, Shone and Max Gunter.
The Championship now enjoys a 4 week break before round four. This is scheduled for Saturday 28th June at the Clay Pigeon circuit.
The UK Kart Series organisers of the Whilton Mill event, apologised for the misunderstanding regarding the presentation of Trophies and confirmed that the correct trophies will now be presented at LLandow, round 5, on 13th July.
The entry list for this event is now open and taking entries (please note, the Formula BLUE entry closes 7 days prior to the event at midnight).
For more results and details please view the Results menu on the www.planetkarting.uk website
OR CLICK HERE.

Competitors are advised, that entries are now open for the NKRA CHAMPIONSHIP & BLUE CHALLENGE ROUND 4 on Saturday 28th June at the Clay Pigeon Raceway.
There will be practice for those who wish, on Friday 27th June
The Saturday race day is entered for on the Clay Pigeon Raceway website, however, payment is made upon arrival in the circuit reception. The link for entries is also at the foot of this newsbrief.
The entry list for NKRA Formula Blue & Junior Blue will close (7 days before the event) at Midnight on FRIDAY 20th JUNE. Late entries may be accepted, however, they will be placed on the back of the grid for all heats.
To enter the event please go to the CLAY PIGEON KART CLUB WEBSITE, or please CLICK HERE

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Tabor Karting will be in attendance at the Whilton Mill Race Circuit supporting the NKRA / FORMULA BLUE CHALLENGE ROUND 3. This event is hosted within the UK Kart Series. There will be practice on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st, with racing on Sunday 1st June. Please bring cash to pay for the practice sessions on Friday and or Saturday.
Drivers requiring tyres and / or spares for delivery/collection at this event, please order and purchase your requirements from TABOR in advance, prior to 12 noon on Wednesday 28th May (Tel 01305 774074)
Thanks and see you there!

An accident in the heats which resulted in a bent kart, sidelined Alex Fortune from the Final at Lydd.
Callum Jobson took full advantage forging into the overall lead from Joey Foster. A fine performance from Toby Tozer allowed him to move up from 6th to 3rd, a mere point ahead of Fortune, who in turn sits 2 points ahead of Mike Bell.
The third scoring round takes place at Whilton Mill on June 1st.

For more results and scores CLICK HERE, or go to the results menu on the www.planetkarting.uk website.

After a delay with the link to the on-line entry system, for the 3rd round of the NKRA Blue Series, at Whilton Mill on 1st June, we are pleased to let you know that you can now enter via the Alpha timing system. This round is incorporated within the UK kart Series Championship. You can enter on-line for this event, via the link here https://ukks.alphatiming.co.uk/register/events/15278
Formula BLUE entries close 7 days prior to the event on Saturday 31st May at midnight. Late entries may be accepted but will start on the back of grid for all heats.
Practice is available on SATURDAY, this is payable to the hosts UKKS at the circuit by CASH ONLY on the day. Friday practice is arranged with the Whilton Mill circuit.
We look forward to seeing you all again at this event.

With a pole position, from the heats, and a clear-cut Final win, David Watts regained the ‘0’ Plate, making amends for his ‘slip up’ last year.
More details and results follow soon ………………..