Classes competing at this event

Championships feature a number of different classes based on driver age and kart specification. Each class has its own races within the meeting.

M1 Bambino

Age 6-8

Bambino
  • 6-8 years old
  • Comer C50 engine
  • LeCont all weather tyres

Water Swift Restricted

Age 8-12

Cadet
  • 8-12 years old
  • 950mm CIK/MSUK (Group 3) homologated chassis
  • IAME 60cc Water Cooled Engine
  • Vega tyres
  • British Kart Championships numbers 1-99

Water Swift

Age 10-13

Inter
  • 10-13 years old
  • 950mm CIK/MSUK (Group 3) homologated chassis
  • IAME 60cc Water Cooled Engine
  • Komet tyres
  • British Kart Championships numbers 110-199

Junior X30

Age 12-15

Junior
  • 12-15 years old
  • Restricted 125cc water cooled IAME engine
  • Komet Tyres
  • CIK/MSUK (Group 1 or 2) homologated chassis
  • British Kart Championships numbers 210-299

Senior X30

Age 15+

Senior
  • 15 years old upwards
  • 125cc water cooled IAME engine
  • Komet Tyres
  • CIK/MSUK (Group 1 or 2) homologated chassis
  • British Kart Championships numbers 310-399
SILVERSTONE WEATHER

The Silverstone karting track is a new, FIA-licensed international-grade circuit that opened in Autumn 2025. At 1,377 meters long, it has six different configurations and was designed with input from former F1 drivers David Coulthard and Anthony Davidson. It is open to the public for leisure driving and can accommodate corporate events and professional racing, with aspiring race drivers able to start from age six.

Circuit overview

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Circuit length

International - 1,377 mtrs

Pole position

Karts - Left

Address

Silverstone Circuit
Towcester
Northamptonshire
NN12 8TN

Club website

www.silverstone.co.uk