3. New Kart Classes
3.1. The acceptance by the ASN of any new non-gearbox Kart Class( except Bambino) is subject to the proposed Class being currently certified under ASN Kart Class Homologation Regulations which are available from the Technical Department of the ASN.
3.2. New non-gearbox Kart Classes( except Bambino) will only be homologated at three yearly intervals the next period commencing 01.01.2026. Applications for new Kart Class Homologations must be made in writing to the ASN by no later than 31st March of the year preceding the next period.
3.3. Exceptionally any CIK-FIA recognised and / or Homologated Class may be introduced by the ASN at any time.
3.4. Only one non-gearbox Class per Category will be permitted from any single manufacturer.
4. Specific Types of Kart Race
4.1. An Endurance Kart Race is a Kart Race of a minimum of 60 minutes duration where the need to refuel and / or make Drivers stops or changes is an integral part of the Race. Drivers must have reached their 16th birthday. A group of licensed Drivers may be referred to collectively by their Team name without the requirement to hold an Entrant Licence.
4.2. There are two types of Endurance Kart Events and which require different licence grades:
a.
b.
Engines which do not exceed 17hp in total per Kart Drivers must hold a minimum of a Kart Clubman Licence.
For engines exceeding 17hp in total per Kart Drivers must hold a minimum of a Kart Interclub Licence.
4.3. A Kart Clubman Event is a Kart Event run primarily as entry level Karting. Competitors must hold the minimum of a Kart Clubman Licence.
4.4. Senior Kart Clubman. For age 16 years and over. Engines may not exceed 17hp in total per Kart. 4.5. Junior Kart Clubman. For age 11 to 16. Engines may not exceed 10hp in total per Kart.
4.6. A Super K-X Event is a Kart Race Event run primarily for entry level low cost club Karting. Competitors must hold the minimum of an RS Clubman Licence endorsed by the Organising Club for racing following a competency test. Organiser’ s guidelines are published by the ASN.
4.7. A Kart K-X Event is an `Arrive & Drive’ format comprising of multiple Championships, offering a variety of Events, designed for both entry level and the more experienced Kart Competitor. Competitors must hold the minimum of an RS Clubman Licence endorsed by the Organising Club for racing following a competency test.
5. Bambino
5.1. Kart Teams are prohibited in the Bambino Category with the exception of those specifically approved by the Organising Club / Championship. An approved Team must:
• hold a valid ASN Entrant Licence
• have at least £ 5 million Public Liability Insurance
• have at least the Team Manager with a valid Suitability Check through the ASN.
• provide discounted space with assistance for a new Driver( s) at an agreed fee for, at least, the Driver’ s first Event( s)
5.2. A Team is a Race legal entity or other racing Team operating commercially and hosting Drivers and providing any race services or covered accommodation whether receiving financial gain or not where the principal is not also the PG Entrant Licence holder.
5.3. Bambino Event: Time Trial: Pre-Race training which can only be held on Circuits specifically licensed
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
Chapter 18- Karting 643