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The Girls Karting Academy will provide 8-12-year-old girls with the opportunity to progress through Motorsport UK ’ s talent pathway
Girls Karting Academy launched
Motorsport UK has launched its Girls Karting Academy , a national programme to support and develop the next generation of young female karters
Working in collaboration with TeamSport , the Girls Karting Academy will provide 8-12-year-old girls with the opportunity to learn and progress through Motorsport UK ’ s talent pathway , under its renowned Academy programme that created 19 champions in 2024 alone .
Throughout 2025 , 10 TeamSport venues will host introductory days during school holidays , where girls will have the opportunity to enjoy karting and fun off-track activities to learn about and experience motorsport . These Girls Karting Academy sessions will enable girls to test themselves in TeamSport ’ s arrive and drive karts , offering them a progressive step into the sport .
Participants will also take part in fun activities , designed by Motorsport UK ’ s Academy coaches and experts in sports science , and the sessions will be delivered by TeamSport Chief Inspectors who are all Motorsport UK qualified .
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The first sessions take place in April in Bristol , Crawley , Cambuslang , Coventry , Mitcham , Leeds , Nottingham , Reading , Manchester Trafford and Newcastle , with further sessions to follow in May and October .
Girls who demonstrate the right mindset and talent at the introductory days will be invited to take part in a more indepth development programme , starting with five sessions over five consecutive weeks at these same TeamSport locations .
The exciting initiative will enable drivers to hone their skills , before being encouraged to participate in the annual British Indoor Kart Championship ( BIKC ). Girls who set a qualifying time ( June to August ) at any of TeamSport ’ s nationwide venues will have an opportunity to progress through to Local , Regional and National Finals with a prize of a fully funded place in the Club100 Karting Championship on offer .
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