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Championships

KNE SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

The Sprint Championships resume on 1st February 2026, and we’re pleased to be offering a discounted entry fee when booking the first three rounds before the end of 2025.

Held on the first Sunday of the month, the series will give drivers the opportunity to pit their skills against each other in the highly competitive race day.

SENIORS (Lightweight/Heavyweight) (16 yrs+)

JUNIORS (14/15 yrs)

CADETS/INTERS (8-13 yrs)

In addition, a Rookie Cup will be awarded to the highest finishing rookie in the Lightweight and Heavyweight Championships, for those new to the championships. Please remember to register as a rookie upon booking if appropriate.

For full details, please view the relevant championship regulations in the sections below.

New for 2026, we will be offering all championship drivers 10% off* mid-week karting the week leading up to each race day.

*Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.

Call the circuit on 0191 5214050 to register and book a race day or to take advantage of this special offer.

Senior Race Days Junior Race Days Cadet/Inter Race Days

Senior Race Days (16 Yrs +)

Next Race Day:

(Closing date 29th January)

Format

Running both a light weight (<80kg) and heavy weight (80kg+) class, each driver will compete in a 15 minute qualifier, 15 minute heat and 15 minute final. Grid positions for the heats will be determined by fastest lap times in each qualifier, and grid positions for the finals will be determined by finishing positions in the heats. Please note, a championship registration fee will be payable upon booking your place in a championship round. For full event details see the regulations below.

Price

£65 per driver

Senior Sprint Round

£65.00

Heavyweight and Lightweight Championships.

Call to book
16+ Yrs

Regulations

Results

Junior Race Days (14/15 Yrs)

Next Race Day:

(Closing date 29th January)

Each driver will compete in a 10 minute qualifier, 10 minute heat and 15 minute final. Grid positions for the heat will be determined by fastest lap times during the qualifier, and grid positions for the final will be determined by finishing positions in the heat. Please note, a championship registration fee will be payable upon booking your place in a championship round. For full event details see the regulations below.

Price

£55 per driver

Junior Sprint Round

£55.00

Junior Hire Kart Championship from 14-15 Years Old

Call to book
14 – 15 Yrs

Regulations

Results

Cadet & Inter Race Days (8-13 Yrs)

Next Race Day:

(Closing date 29th January)

Each driver will compete in one qualifying session of 10 minutes with the fastest lap times determining the grid positions for the race. Drivers will then compete in one 15 minute race. Based on the number of entries, qualifying groups will be split into equal groups at random with separate sessions being run. Drivers will then be split into finals based on qualifying times and driver numbers. Please note, a championship registration fee will be payable upon booking your place in a championship round. For full event details see the regulations below.

Price

£45 per driver

Cadet & Inter Sprint Round

£45.00

Cadet & Inter Hire Kart Championship from 8-13 Years Old

Call to book
8 – 13 Yrs

Regulations

Results

2025 Championships Points

2025 Junior Championship Results

2025 Cadet Championship Results

2025 Inter Championship Results

2025 Lightweight Championship Results

2025 Heavyweight Championship Results

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