| The Grand Prix Karting Club
welcomes membership applications from anyone aged 16 years and over. Membership is free but the Committee require proof of ID, including proof
of address, before an application may be considered. There is a Junior Section for 12 to 15 year olds where membership | additionally requires the consent, and appropriate ID, of a parent or legal guardian.
Motorsport can be dangerous and members are expected to abide by the published rules of the Club, breaches of which may result in
membership being withdrawn without notice. |
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Members Clubhouse has been completely refurbished and now includes a separate registration desk and viewing area for the GP & Junior Circuits, as
well as a designated wet weather briefing room serving the entire Centre. The new facilities have been well received and members have particularly
welcomed the addition of drink and confectionery vending machines which have reduced the pressure on Tricia in the Pit Stop Diner. Members booking
events on the National and Club Circuits will be delighted to learn that the Secretary | has negotiated the
continued use of the Corporate Hospitality Suite and Driver’s Paddock for the duration of their event.
Work has been undertaken on the National, GP and Junior Circuits to ensure that they remain well ahead of all safety guidelines issued by the
National Karting Association. The 'daylight' floodlighting on the Main Circuit has also been further upgraded and it remains the most sophisticated
floodlighting of any motorsport venue in the UK. |
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Nathan Freke (above), Chief Instructor, multi class winner and four times British National Champion,
has announced his intention to seek full A.R.K.S. School recognition for the Academy. Together with Nathan's advanced coaching scheme this
would formalise our capability to progress drivers through from novice to the very top levels of the sport.
 The Club are delighted to announce that they are now able to offer members special Arrive
and Drive sessions on the main National and Club Circuits. Club Secretary, Jon Sheppard, announced that the special sessions would start
immediately and would be based on the format used for the Exchange & Mart F1 Drivers Challenge.
Sessions must be booked and paid for in advance and feature all safety gear, briefing and a full 30 minutes of Main Circuit Track Time.
Members with Pro Racer Cards, issued by the Kart Control Board and Association of Racing Kart Schools (A.R.K.S.), may be able to credit
their session towards a fast track MSA Kart License. Please note that the card must be signed by an the authorised Clerk of the Course
and/or Grand Prix Karting Club Race Director at the time of the session.
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