ARKS License
Minimum Requirements to start Kart Racing

A kart must comply with MSUK regulations

A crash helmet and overalls.

Kart hire

If 18 or over and applying for a ‘normal’ (not Endurance) licence, you must obtain a medical certificate (the form for completion is in the “Starting Karting” pack).
Complete a half-day MSA assessment for novice kart racers, run by members of the Association of Racing Kart Schools (ARKS) .
For the cost of the course visit the ARKS website. You will also need to purchase a voucher to present to the instructor on the day you are taking your test.
The Novice Kart Drivers Scheme
A competitor making an application for a kart licence for the first time may be required to purchase a novice kart driver “Go Karting” pack from the Motor Sports Association and then to complete an approved training course at one of the Association of Racing Kart Schools (ARKS) before applying for a competition licence or attending their first race meeting.
Some kart clubs also offers ARKS training courses provided by their ARKS licensed club examiners.
The procedure to be followed is contained in the pack.
Specialist Contact: Association of British Kart Clubs (ABKC) – www.abkc.org.uk