Welcome to NKC
NKC is a national kart racing championship taking place over six rounds at six different circuits across England and Wales.
We have classes for Juniors and Seniors in Rotax, TKM and 100UK.
Drivers are strictly limited to TWO SETS OF SLICKS for the whole championship which along with low entry fees, makes NKC one of the most affordable owner driver karting championships in the UK.
Classes
Our senior classes in 2021 produced some fantastic racing with grids regularly over 25 drivers.
For 2022, we reintroduce junior classes to NKC.
Minimax
Junior Rotax
Senior TKM
Senior Rotax
Rotax 177
100UK
100UK Junior
Tyres
NKC is a 6 round championship. Only TWO sets of slicks are allowed for the championship. Registration includes your first set of slicks. Wets are unlimited.

- Slicks – Maxxis Sport
- Wets – Maxxis SLW

- Seniors: Slicks – Dunlop SL3
- Seniors: Wets – Maxxis SLW
- Juniors: Slicks – Maxxis Sport
- Juniors: Wets – Maxxis SLW
Calendar
NKC is visiting 6 tracks across the England and Wales in 2022. The championship is decided on the driver with the most points from their 5 best rounds.
Calendar
NKC is visiting 6 tracks across the England and Wales in 2022. The championship is decided on the driver with the most points from their 5 best rounds.
Format
The format will be 3 heats and a final.
Drivers will each get a starting position near the front, the middle and the back which will decide their starting position in the final.
Race entry includes practice on Saturday and racing on Sunday.
Costs
NKC are proud to be one of the most affordable owner driver national championships in the UK. For 2022, we are pleased to have been able to keep the costs the same as last year.
Registration – £160
Weekend race entry – £110 (Guests £120 and no points scored)
FAQs
We’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions here but if you have any questions, feel free to email us at race@kartcup.co.uk, send us a message on Facebook or ask on the Facebook drivers group.
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