HARD. X-Kart Scholarship 2023
Team HARD. Racing have partnered with X-Kart for a new exciting scholarship for the 2023 race season.
HARD. X-Kart is offering you the opportunity to win a fully-funded drive in the 2023 Junior Kart Championship (JKC) series in the newest X-Kart chassis worth £25,000.
Having run our track racing scholarship for a number of years we are delighted to be able to offer something for the younger racer (aged 12-15) who is at the start of their career.
The venue for stage 1 of this programme is Team Karting in Rochdale, the UK’s highest rated and longest all tarmac, indoor track.
Stage 1 @ TeamKarting
Stage 1 is simple. Visit Team Karting in Rochdale and head out onto the track and set a lap time, the top 50% of drivers will qualify for stage 2 of the programme. Entrants have until 30th August 2022 to set their lap times.
Stage 2 @ (Location TBC)
Successful applicants from stage 1 will be invited to an outdoor track in a race spec XKART, judge not only on laptime but also mechanical sympathy, kart control and race craft. The day will also feature some teambuilding activities, media training, fitness assessment and sponsorship workshop.
Stage 3 @ TeamHard HQ
Consisting of a VIP Tour of TeamHard HQ, Meet the top team and some Xkart drivers. Informal chats and interviews explaining what to expect.
The HARD. X-Kart Scholarship award will operate on an arrive and drive basis across all race weekends and test program, including the following:
• Championship and race entries
• Race fuel and tyres
• Test day entries, fuel, and tyres
• Latest X-Kart chassis hire
• Mechanics and driver support
• In-house management & representation
The HARD. X-Kart Scholarship is open to anyone between the ages of 12-15.
Prizes
• 1st place will receive a fully funded season in the Junior Kart Championship (JKC) for the 2023 season.
• 2nd place will receive free entry into the Junior Kart Championship (JKC) and take part in a test day in a current X-Kart chassis.
• 3rd place will receive free entry into the Junior Kart Championship (JKC) and receive 10% off a brand new X-kart chassis.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch at [email protected] or on 01622 739 900 if you have any questions or queries.
Championship Info
– Junior Kart Championship 2023
– 8 Rounds (March – October)
– All races streamed live on Facebook and/or YouTube
– Controlled tyres, even playing field
Frequently Asked Questions
How Am I Assessed?
Stage 2 will see entrants assessed not only on laptime but also kart control, mechanical sympathy and race craft.
Stage 3 is designed to get to know the finalists better. Easy going chats and interviews are what to expect here.
When Does it Go Ahead?
Note: Before attending you must have paid your registration fee of £99.
My Child has no Karting Experience, does this Matter?
What is the Age Range?
Anyone between the ages of 12-15 are eligible to enter .
Where does Stage 1 Take Place?
Ensor Mill
Queensway
Rochdale
OL11 2NU
How Much is it to Enter?
There is a registration fee of £99 followed by a £50 charge for each stage 1 session.
Please note: Entrants are not limited to just one attempt at setting a lap time.
How Many Days Am I Needed?
Stage 1 can be completed when it suits the entrant and anyone who gets through to stage 2 or stage 3 will be notified well in advance of the day.
When Do I Need To Sign Up By?
How Much is Each Stage?
After your £99 registration fee there is a £50 charge per session in stage 1 of the scholarship
Please note: entrants are not limited to just one attempt at setting a lap time.
If you make it to stage 2 there is a fee of £275 (+£50 pptional insurance).
Stage 3 is free of charge.
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