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Many of you will be aware that in 2010, Jake Dennis was the winner of the first CIK-FIA Under 18 Junior World Championship. Jake’s dad, Steve, had been a frequent racer with us in 250 National over the last 10 years or so. Ken Walker is the Series Commentator for the CIK U18 World Championship and we can tell you that every opportunity to ‘plug’ British Superkarts was seized on by Ken in Jake’s championship winning season.

Now, we have another Superkart Son making a name for himself. Several of you will remember, and have raced against, Steven Webb, former European D2 Superkart Champion and winner of 2 British Superkart GPs. Steven’s young son Harry was the winner of the Junior Class in the recent Rotax Winter Cup in Campillos, Spain and is likely to race in the Euro Challenge this year. Ken is also that Series Commentator and can’t wait to start telling folks about his dad’s Superkart pedigree. That series no longer broadcasts live images of the racing but does offer live internet streaming of the commentary, so plenty of scope for Ken to ‘Spread the Superkart Word’ there.

In fact, at the Winter Cup, the Senior Class was won by Harrison Scott. He had raced in a racesuit belonging to a former champion, Luke Varley, whose name was emblazoned on the back. But Ken was quick to point out that this was nothing new in karting. One of the best MSA British Superkart Champions, John Riley, raced a complete championship winning season wearing the leathers of former champion and 5 times winner of the British Superkart GP, Chris Stoney.

UK Cup 2nd June Bishopscourt

Bishopscourt Kart Club in Northern Ireland are already preparing for their 2012 'Biggie' - the UK Cup to be held on 2nd June this year. Negotiations are under way for Friday testing and they hope to have an answer soon. The usual safety aspects will be advanced ie. drivers new to the circuit need familiarisation, and of course there will be a tangible benefit to the hotel and catering industry. Cost for the day's testing is likely to be in the order of £50-£60.

BKC fear that they may not have as many mainland competitors as in previous years due to the continued dire economic climate, but they hope that the Friday testing and the low entry fee (compared to mainland events) will work in their favour.

Bishopscourt - Off to the Show.

Next weekend 10th to 12th Feb is the Northern Ireland Motorcycle Festival at the Kings Hall exhibition centre in Belfast. Bishopscourt Kart Club will have space on the 2 &4 Wheel Motorsport stand, and Keith Campbell will have his own small stand from which he will be displaying the 125cc Superkart he has been working on all winter. This will be in Transplant Sports NI colours and the aim is to raise awareness of the need for people to sign up to the organ donation list. There will be information posters on the stand and leaflets handed out by people from Transplant Sports. The show attracts 15,000 to 20,000 visitors every year so Keith hopes to sign up a significant number to the donor list.

Latest Testing Dates

So far 18 drivers have booked in for this test but there are lots of spaces still available. The cost is £60 and four sessions on circuit are available. You can book on line via the Oulton Park website

To date over 50% of the available places have been booked so don't leave it to the last minute as this test looks as if it could be oversubscribed.

(please note if there are stoppages during the Kart sessions for whatever reason on the day we can’t extend the sessions as we are running to a tight schedule with our retail customers.)

Garages bay cost: £60 on the day, but as I said each bay would take about 10 Karts!

All participants must produce a current MSA/FIA Competition Kart Licence when Kart testing and during signing on. A parent or legal guardian must counter-sign the registration form of participants under the age of 18 years. All participants need to be over 16 years old.

I confirm that I am solely responsible for my own conduct and my vehicle and that I shall at all times drive in a safe manner to ensure that I do not put myself or other users at risk and in any event in accordance with all instructions provided throughout the day. I further acknowledge that if I fail to drive in a safe manner, I may be removed from the circuit at any time in Silverstone Circuit Limited’s absolute discretion and that in such circumstances no refund will be given.

Access to the Venue: From 07:30am on Sunday 4 March – we are unable to allow access any earlier.

The first event of the new season takes place at Darley with some excellent racing and friendly atmosphere in prospect at this club long circuit. Entry fee is £100 at all Darley events.

There will be three sessions available at Oulton as part of a general test day for the meeting on the Saturday. Booking can now be made on line via the Oulton park website

The opening event in the MSA British Championship for F250 National and BSA F250/450 Clubman Challenge. Part of a BRSCC Car meetings. There will be a qualifier and two races. The elections for the drivers representative posts will be done at this event

The N Ireland season kick off at Kirkistown. Great hospitality to be enjoyed. All gearbox classes race together.

The F125 Championship kicks off at Croft with a Qualifier and two races. Although the event is primarily for 125's and 210's other classes are more than welcome to compete. It is especially suitable for those drivers wishing to get upgrade signatures on their licence. The elections for the 125 drivers representative posts will be done at this event. Not sure yet if we are on circuit both days. Will confirm later once the timetable has been finalised.

I am sorry but because of the very restricted amount of noisy days they are allowed at Croft testing is not possible on the Friday.

Testing is available on the Friday afternoon. Booking will be possible shortly via the Silverstone website

Opening event for the BSA Division 1 Superkarts Championship plus second in a series of six for the MSA British Championship for F250 National and BSA F250/450 Clubman Challenge. Part of a BARC Car meetings.

There will be an untimed practice, qualifier and two races. The elections for the Div. 1 drivers representative post will be done at this event

There will be three sessions available at Oulton as part of a general test day for the meeting on the Saturday. Booking can be made on line via the Oulton Park website once posted

Second in a series of six for the F125 Championship with a Qualifier and two races. Although the event is primarily for 125's and 210's other classes are more than welcome to compete. It is especially suitable for those drivers wishing to get upgrade signatures on their licence.

UK Cup - Bishopscourt - Ferry Discounts

To ensure your travel cost are keep to a minimum we suggest you use the services of Nutt Travel who are supporting the event with discounted travel.

If you click on the Nutt Travel Logo below it will take you to a price request form. NOTE you will need to put in UK Cup Bishopscourt in the event box so you get a competitors discount.

James O'Reilly to Div 1 With MS Kart

Jan Cramer from MS Kart in Holland has reported that James O'Reilly will race a Div 1 in 2012. He will be using the MS Kart with the VM Engine. James's first race will be at Hockenheim with the German Superkart Series. O'Reilly will also contest the 4 CIK European Championship Rounds.

125 Open Numbers are UP

In both Mainland UK and Northern Ireland we have seen an increase in the number of drivers entering the 125 Open class. With complete equipment going for around £2000 its a cheap entry class in to the sport.

What we might see now is the latest engines from KZ 1/2 coming in to give the current top drivers a run for their money.

However will the manufactures be able to support this upsurge with new open chassis's if needed?

We know having spoken to this years champion he bought his kit second had for £1500 several years ago. With some hard work and TLC over the past 4 he has managed to get it to top racing spec.

Within the class there is support available from all the drivers / teams who will help new drivers when problems arise.

New MSA / ABKC Licence

Due to new rules within the sport, drivers under 18 will need to to ensure their parent or guardian have a PG licence. If a under 18 wants to race without their parents attending the race meeting then they will need to carry a signed authorisation from their parent or guardian. These forms are on our down load page.

Autosport Show

The BSA would like to thank all the people that helped man the stand over the 4 days of the Autosport Show an the NEC. We had Gavin Bennetts 2012 spec Div1, Paul Platts MSA Championship winning kart and Ben Willshire's 125 IOpen. All are current BSA / MSA Superkart Champions.

Silverstone Test - Sunday 4th March

(please note if there are stoppages during the Kart sessions for whatever reason on the day we can’t extend the sessions as we are running to a tight schedule with our retail customers.)

Garages bay cost: £60 on the day, but as I said each bay would take about 10 Karts!

All participants must produce a current MSA/FIA Competition Kart Licence when Kart testing and during signing on. A parent or legal guardian must counter-sign the registration form of participants under the age of 18 years. All participants need to be over 16 years old.

Please can you circulate this information, we will require at least 20 karts booked on for this date to go ahead, I am sure that this is achievable.

Testing in 2012.

Silverstone have a testing slot we could take on Sunday March 4th on the National circuit which is the one we will be using in May for the Championships. There would be five 15 minute sessions available during the day. It would be open to all classes as long as the driver has an MSA competition licence. It is not very often weekend test days come along.

How many are interested ? They are keen to give us the slot but obviously want some worthwhile numbers taking part to justify it from their point of view. Can you indicate by return please if you are interested.

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The first race event looks like being Darley on March 18th with the first Championship event likely in late March/early April

Northern Ireland - 125 Open Explosion

It is nothing short of astonishing how the 125 Opens in Northern Ireland have clawed back from the brink of extinction - just 2 of them racing with the 250s when I last commentated at a NI domestic round and I have also commentated the 250s twins and singles at Nutts Corner when there were no - ZERO (0) - 125s racing!

So well done to all who have brought them back from the brink. As Keith says, may the downward spiral in numbers in this class in mainland Britain also be reversed.

Also on another upbeat and happy note, Multi Irish Long Circuit Champion (250 and 125) and former British National Champion in 125 Open, Matthew Campbell gets married to Kelly on Thursday 12 January. So a public Congratulations from/on behalf of the Brirtish Superkart fraternity.

Dear Keith battles on tirelessly with his karting work despite his debilitating illness, and long may he continue to do so, and with improving health in 2012 hopefully.

Medicals

If any of you need to get a medical done for your licence application then it is possible to get one done at Darley Moor on Satuday 25th February. The cost is £30 which is a very good rate.

If you want to take advantage of this service please give Terry Bateman a ring on 01782 816808 or 07831 854896 or e-mail him on terry@go-handsfree.co.uk

2012 Provisional Dates

Ian Rushforth has been working tirelessly over the past months to ensure the championships have some of the most historic and famous circuits in Europe to race on.

MSA British Superkart Championship supported by Ginetta Cars Ltd (F250 National)

Division 1 Superkart - A BSA National Championship with Euro Concept International

F250/450 Clubman Challenge

Formula 125 Open - A BSA National Championship

Pleaase note that drivers using ICC/KZ based equipment in the 125 Open National Championships will have to conform to ICC/KZ rules if they want to score points in the specific Gearbox Masters L/C rounds.

ICC/KZ and 125 Open karts will race together at the British GP but as separate classes and awards of course.

Dinner Dance

The BSA would like to thank all of the 120 people who attended the Awards night. We hoped you had a good evening and will return next year. We are still counting up the Auction money but it looks to be around the £1500 mark. Once all the money is in the BSA will present Cancer Research with a cheque.

Suggestions on where? I was thinking in the main straight at Oulton Park during the February test day (lunch break).

The Vibe team who did the disco and photos have supplied the link below. You can purchase photos direct from them.

2011 Dates

The first race event looks like being Darley on March 18th with the first Championship event likely in late March/early April.

Newsletter 2011 - 2 October 2011 Compiled by Ian Rushforth

Many thanks for all your support during the year at the various BSA race events. Compared to many other forms of motorsport Long Circuit racing has done OK this year with good attendances whether it be Championship level or club level racing.

Our friends in Ireland have worked hard on new recruits which is paying off nicely particularly in the 125 class where the members have used their own equipment to allow newcomers to have a go. This has brought several into the sport and it is interesting to note that there has been a good transfer of second hand equipment passing from this side of the water to the other.

Terry and his team at Darley have seen good grids with quite a few new people tackling the Darley Superkart experience and taking their ARKS test at Darley again resulting in new faces coming into the sport.

At Championship level we have seen excellent grid sizes this year in the 250 classes but not so good in the 125 classes. The choice of circuits has had a positive effect on this. In some cases we only had room for registered drivers at the 250 events.

Slightly more drivers actually competed on L/C than last year whether it was just at Darley or just in Ireland or by contesting the Championships. 176 drivers had a go this year compared to 171 last year. Across the three clubs in the Association there were 81- 250 singles, 7- 450’s , 36 - 125 Open’s, 14 - 125 ICC’s, 8 – 210’s and 30 - Div. 1 drivers that competed in at least one L./C event in 2012, so an encouraging amount.

With 125 Open having the second biggest class participation on L/C across the UK wouldn’t it be nice to get a lot of these guys competing in the National Championships thus preserving the National Championships into the future. The MSA have again issued a yellow card for the 125 series so the National Championships is under threat if we do not show it has the numbers to keep it going. The 125 Open class has been dropped from Short Circuit racing of course already. The Div. 1 class also received a yellow card for its National Championship even though the numbers were up a bit so work to do there also. 2011 has been a good year for us but we should of course not be complacent as I don’t think 2012 is going to be any easier money wise.

Many congratulations to all of our very worthy 2011 Champions. See photos on the home page.

The bulk of the rules will stay the same as this year but the Management Committee of the BSA recently discussed and approved a few changes and some tidying up in various places. They are :

The wording that specifies the criteria of who gets accepted in the event of a meeting being oversubscribed will be changed to :

Entries will be first come first served but in the event that an entry is oversubscribed the following criteria will be used to decide priority.

Reason - The old wording included a criteria that stipulated the number of points the drivers had attained up to the event but this is difficult to administer when two/three classes are racing together specially if one of the classes has not done the same number of races to that point in time

The BSA F250 Clubman Challenge will now be entitled - The BSA Clubman Challenge for F250/450 National

As you know the winner of the Clubman Challenge is usually seeded to the MSA British the following year but because the 450 National class is a trial class as far as the MSA is concerned whilst it proves itself to be a growing entity the MSA will not allow 450’s in the MSA British Championships. We are therefore unable to seed Andrew Gulliford who won the Series this year and he will now remain in the Challenge competition. The series regulations will be refined to reflect the wishes of the MSA with regard to 450’s and promotion to the MSA British until such times as the MSA fully recognise the class.

As part of the Clubman Challenge there will be a “Cyclone KTM Cup” for competitors who compete with KTM engines built and prepared to a defined specification by Richard Cornick of Cyclone Racing. The purpose of this sub group is to ensure even competition and to minimise the development race that can so easily escalate cost and make it unaffordable for many. The engines must conform fully to the general F450 regulations.

With the F125 ICC class showing quite small entries in the Championships in recent years (four in 2011) we have decided to combine the two 125 classes into one Championship for 2012. The BSA F125 National Championships will be run under F125 Open regulations which do of course encompass and embrace the specifications F125 ICC karts in any case. Races this year have proved that the most recent ICC engines are competitive with those in Open anyway.

The advance and cartography may under no circumstances be modifiable whilst the kart is in motion

Reason - The previous rule was designed to stop the driver changing the ignition settings whilst in motion. This rule takes it another stage to stop signals from things such a temperature and det count changing the ignition settings whilst in motion.

Reason - To eliminate the use of thin walled 50mm dia. axles seen in smaller capacity classes such as F125ICC, Rotax Max etc. Failures have been seen in short circuit racing with these thin walled axles.

CIK Style Bodywork will only be permitted in F250/450 National if fitted with bumpers detailed in gearbox regulations.

CIK Crash tested bodywork is only permitted if fitted with bumpers (front & side) specified in U17.2 to U17.12.11 and U17.14 through to U 17.17.4 of the MSA Blue Book

Reason - CIK Style Crash Tested Bodywork and there accompanying bumpers were not designed and tested with the heavier weights and speed of 250/450 in mind.

The minimum weight with driver on the completion of any part of the event will be 195kgs with just bumpers and side bars. If a wing is fitted to the above the weight will be 200kgs.

All 4 stroke series production single cylinder engines up to a maximum of 450cc. All components (except ignition, and piston) used must be OEM parts as at the time of manufacture and be on the parts list of that manufacturer

Honda CRF450, Husqvarna SM450, KTM SXF450 & SMR450, Kawasaki KX450F, Suzuki RMZ450, TM MX450F & SMX450, Yamaha YZ450F, Rotax DS450efi

f) External appearance of the engine other than the ignition system must be as original.

h) All systems of injection and/or spraying of products other than permitted fuel are forbidden.

(i) It is not permitted to have an electronic connection to a carburettor unless this was standard OEM at

(a) Fuel injection is permitted but only if Original Equipment Manufacture. i.e If fitted as standard to the

original motor type. It is permitted to upgrade motors and fit injection provided the latest version of

that model has Injection fitted OEM. All upgrade parts must come from the manufacturers parts list

The ignition system type is open BUT the electronic unit box and the coil must receive only one feeding energy source of the rotor/stator or of a battery and one crankshaft pick-up signal in order to set the ignition signal.

The advance and cartography may under no circumstances be modifiable whilst the kart is in motion

Reason - To emphasis the fact that engines must use in the main standard OEM parts and to define what can be altered more clearly

Dry and Wet tyres are open to any homologated for Superkarts by the CIK in the periods 2002 through to 2013

Having gone through a tender process where four commanies placed bids we have decided to maintain continuity and go once more with fuel from Petrochem Carless for 2012 so the MSA F250 National Class will use Hyperflo Kart and the Div. 1 twins will use Hyperflo 250. Vital Equipment will again provide the order process.

We would like to thank John Dickinson whose company Euro Concept International will be helping us with the stand once again.

Do please come along and see us at the shows for the very latest news on the 2012 season.

Well not too much to report yet as the dates settle out with the various car clubs and circuits.

There are as you know three clubs that make up the British Superkart Association and all of them contribute greatly to the wellbeing of Long Circuit racing during the course of the year. They are :

The Bishopscourt Kart Club, The Long Circuit Racing Kart Club (changing to Superkarting UK) and the British Superkart Racing Club

Darley will be continuing with their monthly events from March through to October with maybe a foray onto another circuit or two with their planned 125 series. Their provisional dates can found on their new website www.superkarting-uk.com

The guys in Ireland will be running their usual set of events at Bishopscourt and Kirkistown with events for gearbox karts also at Nutts Corner. Our Bi Annual visit to Bishopscourt for the UK Cup will most likely be on the June bank holiday.

The BSRC will be working with the BARC once more to get access to the UK’s best circuits.

Championships wise we have asked the BARC for circuits such as Silverstone, Donington, Cadwell, Thruxton, Oulton and Croft. Providing a suitable date can be agreed the BGP will be at Snetterton in 2012 and will be a combination of the British Grand Prix and a round of the CIKFIA European Championships for Division 1 karts plus some car racing which will bring in valuable additional revenue. Two dates have been offered to the CIK with the July date looking the most likely at the moment. Nothing is confirmed however.

Besides the Bishopscourt UK Cup event the only other confirmed championship event at the moment is Thruxton on August 18/19^th. We are very pleased to have been invited to be part of the circuits 60^th anniversary celebration event.

The next three year registration period for engines begins in 2013 so the MSA will be kicking off the process during next year and we feel it is important to think about where we may want the class to go in future. There may of course not be any new applications in which case we will continue with the same list of engines, on the other hand there may be applications for new engines to go on the list so it is a good time to discuss and debate the future direction.

The MSA will ultimately decide and make the decision but we can have an input to guide and recommend.

The major manufacturers that we depend on for engines (Honda) have in the main stopped production of two strokes, others smaller ones have indicated they will cease in the near future so where do we go for engines in the future if we want two strokes to continue in our sport, which I am sure we do.

The BSA committee has discussed things a little but no conclusions have been reached so your opinions would of course be welcomed.

Can I emphasise that the following discussion points are there to provoke debate and there will be many more points no doubt. Rest assured though we are very conscious of the potential that new engines could have on a class and the last thing we want is to do is drive people from the sport who cannot afford to keep up with things.

Please bear in mind there will be a test day at Oulton Park in February. The circuit will plan in a day around the middle of the month. Naturally I will let you know the exact date as soon as I have it. It will be posted on there website for online booking.

2012 RACE NUMBER ALLOCATION

The BSA has allocated the following numbers for use in 2012. Although optional we would like to see the drivers display these numbers in 2012. British Championship Numbers will always take precedence in the event of a clash with other classes.

Classes running with the MSA British Championship will use 00, 01, 02, 03 etc. where appropriate

Seeded drivers cannot take part in the BSA F250 Clubman Challenge in 2012 as well as All past and current World, European, British and National Champions

In addition to the Champions the seeded drivers are : Toby Davis, Louis Wall, Ashley Mack, Aaron Sifleet, Sam Moss, Dan Clark, Lee Shepherd

Charity Auction and Raffle

Given the recent loss of the world’s leading Superkart racer and top kart manufacturer, Martin Hines, after his battle with Cancer, we thought it was only fitting that this year’s auction was in aid of Cancer Research. As you may also be aware we also lost Roger Hatfield this year and several other people very close to the sport have had treatment for Cancer. The auction will be held at the annual British Superkart Association (BSA) awards evening will be held on the 19th of November in Solihull present the MSA British Superkart Championship prizes.

Awards Evening and Dinner

The Awards night is on the 19th of November 19:00 for 19:30 at the Village Hotel in Solihull just of the M42. It will be combined with the BSA AGM (Time to be confirmed) which will be held in the afternoon. Partners are welcome to use the hotels facilities in the afternoon.

The ticket price is 37.50 each. Cheques to British Superkart Association, 19 Deanes Close, Suthview, Basingstoke. RG21 5HR or send money via PayPal postmaster@superkart.org.uk

Hotel — Village Hotel & Leisure Club Solihull. We have access to all the leisure facilities during our stay so if you arrive early you can use the pool etc. www.village-hotels.co.uk/hotels/solihull

Accommodation — How to book To book bedrooms please contact 0844 9800118 option 1 and quote booking reference. Booking Reference: BRIT191111. If you book now you will get your rooms for £65.00 B&B. You will be asked for a £25.00 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit. If you book after the 16th of October your rooms will not be under our discount agreement.

You may have read in the Motorsport News last week that the European Champs might come to Snetterton. Well just to put you in the full picture here is what is being considered.

Both the BGP and a round of the European Championships are on their own difficult to make viable so the plan is to combine the two into one great event. It is not possible to hold the European races at Cadwell because the circuit cannot take enough on the grid to satisfy the CIK so we had to move it to a circuit somewhere in the same hire charge bracket which Snetterton is. Many of you would of course have liked Donny or Silverstone perhaps but this is just not possible financially as they are hugely more expensive than Cadwell and Snetterton.

We would love to hold it on the 300 circuit but that may not be possible because the 300 is £5k per day more expensive than the 200. If we can get backing then this can be considered. Snetterton although perhaps not the same challenge as Cadwell does have much better facilities which include garages and fully tarmaced paddock. We were in any case thinking of a change of venue after several people lobbied us for a change venue.

If it comes off the Division 1 Grid will be run to the CIK Championship format with the British GP being an addition race to the programme for the Division 1 guys. The grid for the British GP could then be decided by the drivers fastest lap from two CIK Championship races. This has not been decided and is open to debate.

There will in addition be some cars races as part of the programme to bring in much needed addition revenue. This would have been the case if we had gone to Cadwell again.

Currently a decision is awaited from the CIK regarding dates. They have been offered one in June and another in July. July being our favoured date.

The other CIK dates could well be Assen on Aug. 4/5th and Le Man on Sept. 8/9th although Hockenhiem in April is also a possibility. The CIK are trying to broker an agreement to have the period between the first event at Snetterton and the third round at Le Man dedicated to the CIK European Series with no other Div.1 races around Europe. The French have announced their dates and satisfy this wish. More info as it gets sorted

Mr Martin Hines

It is with great sadness we have to report that Martin Hines has passed away. Mr Karting as he was known as was an inspiration to many young karter's and was instrumental in long circuit karting.

I am sure you will all join us in passing our condolences to the Hines Family and close family friends.
RIP Martin.

The Latest Superkart News

Oulton Park 24th October

Demand continues to be heavy and the indications are that we will only be able to take British Superkart Association Championship registered drivers as we have only forty places available and even then it is likely we will have to take into account the second of the criteria in each of the Championship class regulations i.e drivers with the highest number of points so far achieved. Entries however must be here by close on Saturday Sept. 17th to be in the hat for the places.

We will now be using the full international circuit and not the Island circuit as originally planned.

Testing is available on Friday 23rd and can be booked via the Oulton website. Just follow the trail via testing and you will find a slot for Superkarts. The cost is £60 and three sessions are planned.

Please do not get confused. MSA / BSA Championship registered drivers are not the same as BSRC club registered drivers as this has caused some confusion.

Interview at Cadwell Park GP with Henk Hail from the ISS

Kris Meeke Wins Irish Kart KP

Kris is normally known for getting a WRC Mini in to positions kart racer's don't go. This was his first time out this year in his Superkart and he showed the crowds why he is a WRC driver. He placed his Anderson / Honda on 3rd position for Final at Nutts Corner. He battled with MSA Championship driver Richard Dewart for most of the race. As Dewarts engines shouted no more with 2 laps to go Kris cruised his out fit home.

It would be nice to see Kris get MINI's first podium in Germany this weekend in Rally Deutschland.

Kris stated he would like to get out in his kart more often. Lets hope he can enter some of the 2012 races in the UK. The last rally driver to come and race in the BSA meetings was Colin McRae.

BSA 125 Open National Championship

The championship went to the final meeting at Oulton Park. According to the circuit commentators it was the best racing they had seen all year at any event. Well do to all the 125 drivers

Congratulations to Ben Willshire on winning the championship by winning the first race by 2.1 seconds from Danny Butler. Willshire also won the second race of the day thus winning the UK Cup. The top 3 were covered by a 0.10 of a second.

BSRC Club Championship Standings

The BSRC 125 Open Club Championship has been won by Ben Willshire on a Anderson / PFP SGM.

The BSRC 125 ICC Club Championship has been won by Kevin Gray on a Tonykart / TM.

Paul Kennings is currently leading Div 1 and Sam Moss is leading the F250 National Class with 2 meetings to go. Thruxton on the 3rd Sept and Oulton Park on the 24 Sept.

Roger Hatfield

Unfortunately Roger Hatfield, past away Saturday night, July he was diagnosed with a brain tumour, it was first thought it could be dealt with, but unfortunately were it was in the middle of the brain, this wasn't the case.

BSA Awards Night / Dinner Dance

This years Awards night is on the 19th of November at the Village Hotel in Solihull just of the M42. It will be combined with the BSA AGM which will be held in the afternoon. Partners are welcome to use the hotels facilities in the afternoon.

Tickets - The ticket price will be announced shortly. We are just finalising the details. Tickets will be arrange by Rob Willshire. rob.willshire@superkart.org.uk

Hotel — Village Hotel & Leisure Club Solihull. We have access to all the leisure facilities during our stay so if you arrive early you can use the pool etc. www.village-hotels.co.uk/hotels/solihull

Location - Just of the A34 and around 1 mile from J4 of the M42. The hotel is quite new and is not even on the maps yet. Address is Village Hotel & Leisure Club Solihull, The Green Business Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4GW

Accommodation — How to book To book bedrooms please contact 0844 9800118 option 1 and quote booking reference. Booking Reference: BRIT191111.

If you book now you will get your rooms for £65.00 B&B. You will be asked for a £25.00 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit. If you book after the 1st of October your rooms will not be under our discount agreement.

PHOTOGRAPHER - Chris form C-Images will be on site to do photos of people attending plus group shots. Photos will be on sale during the evening. During the evening Chris and his team will be doing table photos, Team Trophy shots etc.

MENU - This will be posted ASAP and if you have any special dietary need then let us know.

Oulton Park - Superkart Test Sessions

Please don't leave it to the last minute as it is always possible if not many people book in they can re-schedule it for cars so we could lose the opportunity. A lot depends on the amount of demand from each sector sometimes

British Superkart Grand Prix Winners

Congratulations to the GP winners who experienced some testing track conditions.

Bennett Makes A Comeback Run To Win Final at Laguna

Gavin Bennett had a very poor race on Friday and had to start 27th for the Saturday final but he quickly started moving through the field which was initially lead by Eddie Lawson, followed by Malcolm Crowe. Crowe passed Lawson and they're still racing, Lawson now clawing back for P1.

Meanwhile, Bennett is still moving forward at a fast clip. Well, all of a sudden, Crowe had a problem and Lawson is back in the lead with Bennett still on the move and eventually passing Lawson for the lead with about six(?) laps to go.

Lawson was chasing hard but couldn't make it happen. Sam Zavaglia had moved up into third by passing Johnny West but had a problem on the last lap and was trying to push the kart across the line for the final podium position but it didn't work and JW took third.

Notes: JR Osborne was losing water, Sam Zavagllia lost a crank on the last corner of the last lap, Malcolm Crowe had a plug wire come off

Bennett On Pole For Laguna Seca Race
Britian's Gavin Bennett grabbed the pole for the Superstars of Superkarts at Laguna Seca with a qualifying time of 1:25.401 in F/E and one of the fastest times turned of all the classes at the track. (don't ya just love it when that happens!! :)

Colorado's JR Osborne was second fastest with a 1:26.080 (first in Super IC/E) and Eddie Lawson rounded out the qualifying podium with a 1:26.353.

In 4th was Brit Malcolm Crowe at 1:26.472, 5th, Aussie Sam Zavaglia, 1:26.756, 6th, Jay Lewis at 1:28.847, 7th, Johnny West at 1:29.847 and 8th, Anthony Williams at 1:30.383.

Lawson Wins Race 1
Multi-time Laguna winner Eddie Lawson comes from third to take the win in Saturday's Stars of Superkarts race at Laguna Seca.

Gavin Bennett, who started from pole, had a nice lead from second place starter JR Osborne, with Lawson in third, Malcolm Crowe in fourth and Johnny West in fifth.
Osborne was (I think) the first to slow, which moved everyone up a place, and then Crowe passed Lawson to move into second.

Lawson re-passed Crowe, then Bennett had problems and pulled into the pit, DNF, so it is now Lawson, Crowe and West in the top three which is where they finished. Good job to all!

IC/E had a great race between Anthony Williams and Ryen Miller for first and second as they went back and forth the entire race and with a drag race to the line out the last corner, Williams was able to take today's win.

Superkarts in Scunthorpe, Lincoln and at The Waddington Air Show

Over the past few weeks several drivers and Superkart enthusiasts have been promoting the sport in different locations around the Cadwell Park Area which should benefit the sport in general.

Tony Pickering of the Parishes Shopping Centre offered the BSA 3 areas within the shopping centre to dispay Superkarts and promote the coming Grand Prix. The stands were manned by Tony Pinder, Kyle Dixon and Ian Rushforth. SCH Karts also provided equipment.

This coming weekend we have another GP promotion in Lincoln Shopping Centre. This was also arranged by Tony Pickering and Ian Rushforth.

We also understand that Graham Barker (Barker Racing), Keith Parker and Dave Harvey were at the annual Waddington Air Show with a selection of karts. This show normally allows a live demonstration that "wow's" the crowd. We are waiting for an update on this.

Superkarts on The Streets of Assen

Ten of thousands of spectators were watching the CITY DEMO in the centre of ASSEN

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Superkarts in Scunthorpe, Lincoln and at The Waddington Air Show

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Latest News

Chip off the old block by Ken Walker

UK Cup 2nd June Bishopscourt

Bishopscourt - Off to the Show.

Latest Testing Dates

UK Cup - Bishopscourt - Ferry Discounts

James O'Reilly to Div 1 With MS Kart

125 Open Numbers are UP

New MSA / ABKC Licence

Autosport Show

Silverstone Test - Sunday 4th March

Testing in 2012.

Northern Ireland - 125 Open Explosion

Medicals

2012 Provisional Dates

Division 1 Superkart - A BSA National Championship with Euro Concept International

F250/450 Clubman Challenge

Formula 125 Open - A BSA National Championship

Dinner Dance

2011 Dates

Newsletter 2011 - 2 October 2011 Compiled by Ian Rushforth

2012 RACE NUMBER ALLOCATION

Charity Auction and Raffle

Awards Evening and Dinner

Mr Martin Hines

The Latest Superkart News

Oulton Park 24th October

Interview at Cadwell Park GP with Henk Hail from the ISS

Kris Meeke Wins Irish Kart KP

BSA 125 Open National Championship

BSRC Club Championship Standings

Roger Hatfield

BSA Awards Night / Dinner Dance

Oulton Park - Superkart Test Sessions

British Superkart Grand Prix Winners

Bennett Makes A Comeback Run To Win Final at Laguna

Superkarts in Scunthorpe, Lincoln and at The Waddington Air Show

Superkarts on The Streets of Assen

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Send mail to with questions or comments about this web site.
Copyright © 1997 British Superkart Association The word Superkart® is registered to Cadwell Car & Kart Club and we would like to acknowledge they have copyright on the word "Superkart"©
Last modified: February 19, 2012