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Race Academy with TeamSport is the ultimate way forward for children 8-15 years who want to progress their karting skills.
Every student follows a clearly structured progression pathway, aimed to take them from a Beginner to an Advanced karter.
All students start Race Academy at Beginner level. Here our fully qualified instructors will teach you the basics.
Each lesson includes 20 to 30 minutes of track time.
✔ Licence provided to track progress
✔ Learn Track Safety
✔ Understand the Racing Line
Those who pass the Beginner lessons will be awarded their Intermediate licence.
Here lessons will become more challenging as you progress.
✔ Tailored tuition to suit ability
✔ Develop Advanced Racing Tactics
✔ Gain a Racer’s Advantage
Step into the world of competitive karting! Earning an Advanced Licence opens the door to competitive karting, where the action gets truly exhilarating.
Our lessons will teach you elite strategies and sharpen your abilities to dominate the track.
With an Advanced Race Academy licence you can take part in Leagues and Championships
Race Academy League - 8 to 12 years
Grid Series - Local Championships
British Indoor Karting Championship - National Championship
To join Race Academy you first need to become a Race Academy member.
This also unlocks the fantastic Member Rewards including discounted karting, loyalty points and a free race on your birthday.
Once you've become a member your next step is to book your first Beginner lesson.
Lessons run weekly on Sunday mornings and Monday evenings to suit after-school club times and family life.
Whilst weekly attendance will ensure your child progresses on the quickest path, it is not mandatory and you will only pay for sessions that your child attends.
Enjoy up to 25% off karting, a free race on your birthday, and earn loyalty points every time you race!
Get access to Race Academy member only sessions and exclusive training material including a handbook and access to academy-hub.com.
Be part of a passionate karting community with over 200k members, sharing the thrill of racing together.
Each lesson includes 20 to 30 minutes of track time and 60 minutes off track for feedback, additional coaching and rest time.
Lessons run weekly on Sunday mornings and Monday evenings at TeamSport tracks Nationwide.
Start racing in a competitive environment
Race Academy League with TeamSport is for those who have attained there Advanced Race Academy licence and want to put their skills to the test by racing against other Advanced Race Academy drivers in a competitive environment.
Drivers 13 years + with an Advanced Race Academy licence, who want to try competitive racing should check out Grid Series Championships & Member 342 events.
The GRID Series is a Go karting championship-based competition held locally at all TeamSport tracks nationwide. Grid Series is for Elite and Race Academy Advanced drivers who are looking to race against local members and prove they have what it takes to come out on top. It serves as a perfect series to practice for the British Indoor Karting Championship.
This session is for Members only and includes 3 races with breaks in between, where you'll be competing against other members for the best lap time.
Select a Monday to see availability for Member 342 at your local track.
TeamSport Race Academy Membership unlocks rewards including; Discounted karting, Loyalty points to redeem for karting and a Free race on your Birthday.
Find the full range of Rewards and Benefits and the Terms and Conditions on a Membership tiers page.
Race Academy Advanced Membership includes a Motorsport UK K-I Licence.
In order to participate in BIKC you are required to hold a Motorsport UK K-I Licence, which forms part of our Race Academy Advanced Membership at no additional cost.
As Race Academy Advanced Members your details will be shared with MotorSport UK in order for them to fulfil the dispatch of your K-I Licence. For any queries regarding the issue of your K-I Licence please contact the Motorsport UK.
To view the MotorSport UK Privacy Policy click here or to ask any licence questions please contact privacy@motorsportuk.org
Cadet Drivers | 8 to 12 years - Must have an inside leg measurement of at least 25 inches. Cadet drivers will learn in slightly smaller, less powerful Karts.
Junior Drivers | 13 to 15 years - Must have an inside leg measurement of at least 29 inches. Junior drivers will learn in Adult Karts.
Before booking Race Academy Lessons you need to Join as a Race Academy Member
Lessons run weekly on Sunday mornings and Monday evenings at TeamSport tracks Nationwide.
For a discount on full priced karting first find the experience you would like to book. You can then redeem your Membership discount by logging into your existing TeamSport account as you proceed through the checkout or purchase through our app.
On special Member events, your discount is already applied and is reflected in the price.
Each lesson includes 20 to 30 minutes of track time and 60 minutes off track for feedback, additional coaching and rest time.
All karters will start as a Beginner, with a focus on the basics such as track safety and the racing line. From here they will progress to Intermediate where the sessions will become more challenging as your child progresses, for example learning racing strategies. When they achieve their intermediate licence, your child will be signed off as Advanced.
You first need to attain an Advanced Race Academy licence to take part in Leagues and Championships.
Once you have the world of competitive racing is open for you to compete in.
Race Academy League - 8 to 12 years
Grid Series - Local Championships
British Indoor Karting Championship - National Championship
No, membership discount is only applicable for the individual who has the membership and cannot be used for additional drivers. When booking, you must use your membership account to receive your discount and loyalty points.