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Motorsport UK Extends Vega Tyre Contract for Cadet Karting

Tuesday 22 July 2025

Motorsport UK is pleased to confirm the extension of its agreement with Vega as the exclusive tyre supplier for Cadet karting across the UK. Following the initial appointment for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, the contract has now been extended until 28 February 2028, ensuring continued consistency and quality for young drivers competing in Cadet classes.

Since its introduction, the Vega tyre has been universally welcomed by competitors, teams, and event organisers alike. The tyre has delivered consistent performance in all conditions across all Cadet classes , contributing to closer racing, greater reliability, and a level playing field.

The selection of Vega followed a thorough tender process and technical assessment, and its extension reflects Motorsport UK’s commitment to providing a fair, competitive, and cost-effective environment for the next generation of British karting talent.

Dan Parker, Head of Karting at Motorsport UK, commented:

“We’ve been really pleased with how the Vega tyre has performed since its introduction. The consistency across conditions and classes has helped support both fair competition and driver development. Extending the agreement gives stability to the Cadet categories and demonstrates our commitment to Vega as the exclusive supplier for the cadet classes.”