Upgrading Criteria – Karting( Appendix 6)
Kart Clubman
( or Bambino Version)
ARKS Test
Kart Interclub( Bambino)
Kart Interclub( UK Only)
Kart National
Kart International ITE, ITF, ITG
If 6 Clubman or KX Races have been completed, only the written part of the ARKS test is required.
6 Bambino Clubman events( Time Trials) can be used towards an Interclub licence, which can be applied for in the year of 8 th birthday and will be restricted to 1 venue.( See Chapter 18)
Same type of ARKS test for all aged applicants.
From age 6 to the end of the year of 8 th birthday, an Interclub Bambino grade can be applied for.
If aged 8 driver can opt to go straight to Kart Interclub.
Moving from Kart Interclub( Bambino) to Kart Interclub.
Either at 8 th Birthday or, during the calendar year of 8 th Birthday if 3 Bambino Kart Races have been completed( See Chapter 18)
Kart Interclub to Kart National.
10 signatures from Kart Races, spread across a minimum of 3 different venues.
1 signature awarded from passing the ARKS test.
( The requirement for removing Novice plates is to have completed 5 races from any venue)
No further signatures / results are needed as qualification is automatic based on achieving Kart National.
Age of applicant will determine if an ITE, ITF or ITG licence is obtained, as per FIA Appendix L.
FIA Driver Safety eLearning Module is also required.
Motorsport UK 2025 National Competition Rules Version 11
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