In a day of mixed weather conditions, Ian Branfield swept all before him taking pole position and then winning by 4 seconds.  Kevin ford claimed 2nd overall with Duncan McLeod 3rd.  Branfield, by virtue of this stunning series opener,  also took the lead in the Top Weight sections with D. McLeod taking up 2nd spot and Mitch McLeod 3rd.   Ford heads up the Master and Veteran sub-groups with D. McLeod 2nd in both.  Rob Mortimore finished 3rd overall in the Master group with Graham Dudley 3rd in the Veterans. It is G. Dudley, however, who claims the lead in the Legend Category with Stuart Gray and Kevin O’Neill 2nd and 3rd respectively.
The Challenge now moves on to Mansell Raceway in Devon for round two, on the 26th March.

For more info. and results please click here, or visit the results tab on this website.

The opening round of the S & B Automotive Academy is scheduled for March 12th at Clay Pigeon Raceway. Competing Drivers are reminded that they need to be a member of the NKRA. Registration forms, for those not yet registered are available by downloading a form from this website, in the NKRA section, or click here for the form.  The complete list of  registered drivers will be submitted,  as per. usual,  to the host club 3 days before the race weekend.  Drivers not on  this list may be charged full non-members entrance fee !   

Tabor Karting will be in attendance, as usual,  at the Clay Pigeon Raceway,  with their mobile shop for the race meeting on 11 & 12th March, which includes round 1 of the S & B Automotive Academy, Blue Challenge.   Whereas they carry a reasonable amount of spares for  all the classes, on the race weekend, they obviously can not plan for every eventuality.
If any competitors require specific spare parts or tyres , please order your requirements in advance ( Tel 01305 774074)  by 1pm Wednesday  8th March,  for collection at the circuit on the race weekend.
Thank you.

Leader, Branfield, McLeod and Shone win classes (including sub-groups) to tale the lead in the 2 Counties Club Championships…………….
For more results please click here                      For Race report please click here 

Junior & Senior drivers are reminded of the new 2017 front bumper bar dimensions / distance from the front fairing.   To view diagram and dimensions click here 

Drivers competing in the 2017  Two Counties Club Champs are reminded,  it is only
3 weeks to the entry closing date. The first round is  scheduled for the end of February ( 26th) at Mansell Raceway.   Entries are available on-line  at   www.dunkeswellkartclub.co.uk or click here.
To view last years results please go to the results page on this site or click here.

Divers competing in the Formula Blue NKRA Championship are reminded that in the event of  a driver winning a trophy in either the open class or sub-group, only one trophy will be awarded. The trophy will reflect this achievement and recognition of the success in the other sections will also be engraved on the trophy presented.

As previously published in December.  Junior Blue and Formula Blue drivers  are reminded that the restrictor exchange ‘deal’  ends on  Feb 1st 2017.
See copy of previous advice below.

  1.  All Restrictors marked TAB 3 are being withdrawn from use.
  2. The Following restrictors are being changed.
GREY  TAB  L  –  becomes  RED  TAB N
GREEN TAB M  –   becomes  RED  TAB N
BLACK TAB M  –  becomes GOLD TAB L
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a)  New Restrictors will,  in the first instance,  be available on an exchange basis at a cost of only £15 each.    Upon receipt of the old restrictor(s) a new one(s) will then be sent out, which will be  on a ‘FIRST COME’ basis. 
b) Any other unwanted / unused restrictors irrespective of type or colour,   may be returned for a credit value of £10 per Restrictor.  
c)  Open purchase  ( without the need for an exchange)  of  the new Restrictors will occur after February 1st  2017,  at a cost of £ 30. 
Please send your restrictors for exchange together with a cheque for the appropriate fee to  Tabor Karting,  125 Lanehouse Rocks Road, Weymouth. Dorset. DT4 9HY Continue reading →

The 2017 National Kart Racing Association Championship Registration is now open.
Classes:- Cadet Honda, Cadet IAME, Junior Blue, MiniMax, Formula Blue (including top Weight, Master, Veteran & Legend sections)  & Rotax Max.
TO DOWNLOAD A DRIVER REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE CLICK HERE

S & B Automotive Academy have announced their continued partnership with the Formula Blue Classes for 2017.  They will continue to supply a set of tyres, awarded by a free ballot,  at the commencement of each round.