A fantastic achievement for the North East achieving 2nd place from over 500 teams nationally, and it’s only the second year the North has been represented.

Royal Grammar School from Newcastle entered a team of three drivers beating over 35 local teams to get to London, and only just missing out of the accolade of national champions.

This UK wide initiative was launched to stimulate interest in Motorsport following Lewis Hamilton’s arrival on the F1 scene. Last year’s entries were just over 250 teams, 12 months later has seen entries double to 500.

Kart Circuits throughout the UK held regional race events open to 12 to 18 year olds with the winning teams being invited down to Daytona raceway near London for the national final. 34 teams attended the final with many already experienced drivers. Three teams made it to the final, Royal Grammar School from Newcastle, Hartlepool College and Seaham School near Sunderland.

Further Information contact Dave Glynn Karting North East Tel 0191 5214050